Date: 27/5/23

Good Luck to all of our Year 13’s as they start their study leave!  Wishing you all the best in your exams – we will miss you

TAP w/c 5^th June 2023

Y12 Thomas Character – self fulfilled, one community

Mon: Watch this talk from gap year provider Project Trust delivered at a different school (start from 2 mins in) to get students thinking about gap years as an option. It’s 30 mins long so you won’t get chance to watch the whole thing. You could also quickly look at the Project Trust website and show students some of the geographical areas they could visit. Project Trust will also be in school during Future Intentions Week to inspire students and answer their questions. Gap Year Talk with Project Trust – YouTube

Tue:  Debate: is tourism a good or bad thing? Is it better to go off the beaten track? What is responsible tourism? Chris Burkard: The joy of surfing in ice-cold water | TED Talk

Weds:  wider reading, well being or revision.

Thu:  future intentions planning or revision.

Fri:  assembly

UCAS ACCEPTANCE DEADLINE

8th June is the UCAS deadline to accept firm choices.  Students should also ensure that they have their accommodation if needed and student finance in place.  For students who have rejected courses, they should ensure that their student finance application reflects their current needs as Student Finance England may not have up to date records where university choices have changed.

Data Collection Sheet

Any students who haven’t returned their data collection sheet, please can you drop it into the Sixth form office.

Sixth Form Finance

The school has been allocated a Discretional Bursary Fund (DBF) which students are able bid into throughout the academic year providing they meet the financial criteria set by the school and outlined in our DBF policy.

For the academic year 2022-2023 students are eligible for funding of up to £400 if their parental income is below £27,000 (proof required) or if they were designated as pupil premium. If a student is a looked after child (LAC) they may be entitled to up to £1,200 of financial support. Students must use this funding to support their Post-16 education.  For example, Sixth Form uniform, transport costs to and from school, textbooks, revision guides, course materials, IT equipment (up to £150), educational visits, UCAS application Fee, University entrance tests etc.

More detailed information will be available in the DBF booklet which students can be obtain from Mrs Walton in the Sixth Form office or by emailing sixthform@tahs.org.uk

Year 12 Lockers

We are offering a limited number of lockers to Year 12 students on a first come, first served, basis.  There is a £5 refundable deposit payable via Parent Pay.

Please can students bring a copy of their Parent Pay receipt to the Sixth Form Office where they will be issued with their key.

Refunds will be issued via Parent Pay when the key is returned.  This must be before the end of Year 13 whilst still on roll.

Date: 20/5/23

TAP w/c 22^nd May 2023

Y12 and Y13:  Thomas Character – mindful

Mon:  Watch this advice from Phil and Holly on Good Morning about how to cope in the exam period. Then teach a friend and try out the oral learner method.

Good Morning how to cope with exams  

Tue:  TED talk or debate:  does listening to music help or hinder your study? Then watch the first 5 minutes of this clip to find out about some studies both for and against listening to music while you study.

Does music help you study?  

Wed:  wider reading, well being or revision:  watch this video to help students understand how to remain calm in the midst of anxious thoughts.

Mindfulness to help with exam stress  

Thu:  attendance check and future intentions planning:   take this quiz to find out what your learning style is. Then adapt your revision strategies accordingly.

Learning style quiz  

Fri:  assembly

UCAS ACCEPTANCE DEADLINE

8th June is the UCAS deadline to accept firm choices.  Students should also ensure that they have their accommodation if needed and student finance in place.  For students who have rejected courses, they should ensure that their student finance application reflects their current needs as Student Finance England may not have up to date records where university choices have changed.

Learn about the Quantum World in Pictures

Data Collection Sheet

Any students who haven’t returned their data collection sheet, please can you drop it into the Sixth form office.

Sixth Form Finance

The school has been allocated a Discretional Bursary Fund (DBF) which students are able bid into throughout the academic year providing they meet the financial criteria set by the school and outlined in our DBF policy.

For the academic year 2022-2023 students are eligible for funding of up to £400 if their parental income is below £27,000 (proof required) or if they were designated as pupil premium. If a student is a looked after child (LAC) they may be entitled to up to £1,200 of financial support. Students must use this funding to support their Post-16 education.  For example, Sixth Form uniform, transport costs to and from school, textbooks, revision guides, course materials, IT equipment (up to £150), educational visits, UCAS application Fee, University entrance tests etc.

More detailed information will be available in the DBF booklet which students can be obtain from Mrs Walton in the Sixth Form office or by emailing sixthform@tahs.org.uk

Year 12 Lockers

We are offering a limited number of lockers to Year 12 students on a first come, first served, basis.  There is a £5 refundable deposit payable via Parent Pay.

Please can students bring a copy of their Parent Pay receipt to the Sixth Form Office where they will be issued with their key.

Refunds will be issued via Parent Pay when the key is returned.  This must be before the end of Year 13 whilst still on roll.

Date: 29th April 2023

TAP w/c 15^th May 2023

Y12 – Thomas Character:  ambition, tenacity

Mon:   Students make a list of the top 14 jobs of the future. Log onto the Future Learn website – did the students guess any of the top careers of the future? Show some moocs that students could study in their 6f7. Top 14 jobs of the future | Careers in high demand – FutureLearn

Tue: TED talk or debate

Wed: wider reading, wellbeing or revision

Thu: future intentions planning. Attendance check.

Fri: Assembly

Y13 – Thomas Character: ambition, tenacity, self fulfilled

Mon:   Revision time. Test a friend.

Tue: TED talk or debate

Wed: wider reading, wellbeing or revision

Thu: future intentions planning. Attendance check.

Fri: Assembly

UCAS ACCEPTANCE DEADLINE

8th June is the UCAS deadline to accept firm choices.  Students should also ensure that they have their accommodation if needed and student finance in place.  For students who have rejected courses, they should ensure that their student finance application reflects their current needs as Student Finance England may not have up to date records where university choices have changed.

Data Collection Sheet

Any students who haven’t returned their data collection sheet, please can you drop it into the Sixth form office.

Sixth Form Finance

The school has been allocated a Discretional Bursary Fund (DBF) which students are able bid into throughout the academic year providing they meet the financial criteria set by the school and outlined in our DBF policy.

For the academic year 2022-2023 students are eligible for funding of up to £400 if their parental income is below £27,000 (proof required) or if they were designated as pupil premium. If a student is a looked after child (LAC) they may be entitled to up to £1,200 of financial support. Students must use this funding to support their Post-16 education.  For example, Sixth Form uniform, transport costs to and from school, textbooks, revision guides, course materials, IT equipment (up to £150), educational visits, UCAS application Fee, University entrance tests etc.

More detailed information will be available in the DBF booklet which students can be obtain from Mrs Walton in the Sixth Form office or by emailing sixthform@tahs.org.uk

Year 12 Lockers

We are offering a limited number of lockers to Year 12 students on a first come, first served, basis.  There is a £5 refundable deposit payable via Parent Pay.

Please can students bring a copy of their Parent Pay receipt to the Sixth Form Office where they will be issued with their key.

Refunds will be issued via Parent Pay when the key is returned.  This must be before the end of Year 13 whilst still on roll.

Date: 5^th May 2023

TAP w/c 8^th May 2023

Y12:  Thomas Character – ambition and tenacity
Mon:   Tutors will log onto the Future Learn website and explore their Moocs with their
form group. Students will be encouraged to sign up for one and to complete this during
their study periods or 6th form 7 time. Moocs help students’ applications for university,
apprenticeships and careers to stand out and also improves their subject knowledge.
Tue:  TED talk or debate
Wed:  wider reading, revision and wellbeing
Thu:  future intentions planning
Fri:  assembly

Y13:  Thomas Character – ambition and tenacity
Mon:  Revision time. Students should make the most of this time to revise alone or with
peers. Tutors will hand out various revision resources.
Tue:  TED talk or debate
Wed:  wider reading, revision and wellbeing
Thu:  future intentions planning
Fri:  assembly

Year 12 reports

Year 12 reports are now available on Talaxy.

Year 12 Lockers

We are offering a limited number of lockers to Year 12 students on a first come, first served, basis.  There is a £5 refundable deposit payable via Parent Pay.

Please can students bring a copy of their Parent Pay receipt to the Sixth Form Office where they will be issued with their key.

Refunds will be issued via Parent Pay when the key is returned.  This must be before the end of Year 13 whilst still on roll.

Uttoxeter Road Runners – volunteers needed – 30^th April 2023

Uttoxeter Road Runners are looking for 6th formers or D of E students to assist with marshalling the junior road race on Sunday 30^th April.

Scouts & Guides will be manning the water stations along all of the routes.

Please contact Mrs Walton or Mrs Griffiths if you would be interested in helping to marshal the race.

Data Collection Sheet

Any students who haven’t returned their data collection sheet, please can you drop it into the Sixth form office.

Sixth Form Finance

The school has been allocated a Discretional Bursary Fund (DBF) which students are able bid into throughout the academic year providing they meet the financial criteria set by the school and outlined in our DBF policy.

For the academic year 2022-2023 students are eligible for funding of up to £400 if their parental income is below £27,000 (proof required) or if they were designated as pupil premium. If a student is a looked after child (LAC) they may be entitled to up to £1,200 of financial support. Students must use this funding to support their Post-16 education.  For example, Sixth Form uniform, transport costs to and from school, textbooks, revision guides, course materials, IT equipment (up to £150), educational visits, UCAS application Fee, University entrance tests etc.

More detailed information will be available in the DBF booklet which students can be obtain from Mrs Walton in the Sixth Form office or by emailing sixthform@tahs.org.uk

Date: 29th April 2023

TAP w/c 1^st May 2023

Year 12 – Thomas Character: One Community

Watch BecomingX: Vladimir Klitschko (or one of your choice).

BecomingX | Wladimir Klitschko

Year 13 – Thomas Character: Ambition, Tenacity, Self-Fulfilled.

Monday – Friday: Revision

Year 12 Lockers

We are offering a limited number of lockers to Year 12 students on a first come, first served, basis.  There is a £5 refundable deposit payable via Parent Pay.

Please can students bring a copy of their Parent Pay receipt to the Sixth Form Office where they will be issued with their key.

Refunds will be issued via Parent Pay when the key is returned.  This must be before the end of Year 13 whilst still on roll.

Uttoxeter Road Runners – volunteers needed – 30^th April 2023

Uttoxeter Road Runners are looking for 6th formers or D of E students to assist with marshalling the junior road race on Sunday 30^th April.

Scouts & Guides will be manning the water stations along all of the routes.

Please contact Mrs Walton or Mrs Griffiths if you would be interested in helping to marshal the race.

Data Collection Sheet

Any students who haven’t returned their data collection sheet, please can you drop it into the Sixth form office.

Sixth Form Finance

The school has been allocated a Discretional Bursary Fund (DBF) which students are able bid into throughout the academic year providing they meet the financial criteria set by the school and outlined in our DBF policy.

For the academic year 2022-2023 students are eligible for funding of up to £400 if their parental income is below £27,000 (proof required) or if they were designated as pupil premium. If a student is a looked after child (LAC) they may be entitled to up to £1,200 of financial support. Students must use this funding to support their Post-16 education.  For example, Sixth Form uniform, transport costs to and from school, textbooks, revision guides, course materials, IT equipment (up to £150), educational visits, UCAS application Fee, University entrance tests etc.

More detailed information will be available in the DBF booklet which students can be obtain from Mrs Walton in the Sixth Form office or by emailing sixthform@tahs.org.uk

Date: 21st April 2023

TAP w/c 24th April 2023

Year 12 – Thomas Character: Mindful

How well do you know the terms for same sex relationships and different genders?

Childline – watch the LGBTQ+ Stereotypes video.  Childline link

There is a list of 15 definitions of different sexualities on this page. How many can you guess correctly?

Ben Hunte – My Coming Out video.  Homophobic bullying

Then read about homophobic bullying. The site gives details of UK telephone numbers and online counsellors. You can also talk to school staff, family and friends.

Year 13 – Thomas Character: Ambition, Tenacity, Self-Fulfilled.

Monday – Friday: Revision

Year 12 Lockers

We are offering a limited number of lockers to Year 12 students on a first come, first served, basis.  There is a £5 refundable deposit payable via Parent Pay.

Please can students bring a copy of their Parent Pay receipt to the Sixth Form Office where they will be issued with their key.

Refunds will be issued via Parent Pay when the key is returned.  This must be before the end of Year 13 whilst still on roll.

Uttoxeter Road Runners – volunteers needed – 30^th April 2023

Uttoxeter Road Runners are looking for 6th formers or D of E students to assist with marshalling the junior road race on Sunday 30^th April.

Scouts & Guides will be manning the water stations along all of the routes.

Please contact Mrs Walton or Mrs Griffiths if you would be interested in helping to marshal the race.

Data Collection Sheet

Any students who haven’t returned their data collection sheet, please can you drop it into the Sixth form office.

Sixth Form Finance

The school has been allocated a Discretional Bursary Fund (DBF) which students are able bid into throughout the academic year providing they meet the financial criteria set by the school and outlined in our DBF policy.

For the academic year 2022-2023 students are eligible for funding of up to £400 if their parental income is below £27,000 (proof required) or if they were designated as pupil premium. If a student is a looked after child (LAC) they may be entitled to up to £1,200 of financial support. Students must use this funding to support their Post-16 education.  For example, Sixth Form uniform, transport costs to and from school, textbooks, revision guides, course materials, IT equipment (up to £150), educational visits, UCAS application Fee, University entrance tests etc.

More detailed information will be available in the DBF booklet which students can be obtain from Mrs Walton in the Sixth Form office or by emailing sixthform@tahs.org.uk

Date: 30th March 2023

TAP after Easter w/c 17^th April 2023

Year 12:  Thomas Character – self fulfilled

Mon:   Inset day

Tue:  Do you have a positive body image? Watch this video and discuss the pressures put on people by photoshop and social media: In a recent survey, over half of girls aged 16 – 21 said they would have surgery to improve their bodies. Over 50% of boys said they would change their diet to get the perfect body. Read this list of helplines for eating disorders and speak to school staff if you or others need support. The Try Guys Get Photoshopped With Men’s Ideal Body Types – YouTube and Useful contacts – eating problems – Mind

Wed:  wellbeing and revision

Thu:  future intentions planning

Fri:  assembly

Year 13

Mon:  Inset day

Tue:  TED talk or debate

Wed:  Tutors hand out their choice of revision planners.

Thu:  revision

Fri:  assembly

Year 12 Lockers

We are offering a limited number of lockers to Year 12 students on a first come, first served, basis.  There is a £5 refundable deposit payable via Parent Pay.

Please can students bring a copy of their Parent Pay receipt to the Sixth Form Office where they will be issued with their key.

Refunds will be issued via Parent Pay when the key is returned.  This must be before the end of Year 13 whilst still on roll.

Uttoxeter Road Runners – volunteers needed – 30^th April 2023

Uttoxeter Road Runners are looking for 6th formers or D of E students to assist with marshalling the junior road race on Sunday 30^th April.

Scouts & Guides will be manning the water stations along all of the routes.

Please contact Mrs Walton or Mrs Griffiths if you would be interested in helping to marshal the race.

Data Collection Sheet

Any students who haven’t returned their data collection sheet, please can you drop it into the Sixth form office.

Sixth Form Finance

The school has been allocated a Discretional Bursary Fund (DBF) which students are able bid into throughout the academic year providing they meet the financial criteria set by the school and outlined in our DBF policy.

For the academic year 2022-2023 students are eligible for funding of up to £400 if their parental income is below £27,000 (proof required) or if they were designated as pupil premium. If a student is a looked after child (LAC) they may be entitled to up to £1,200 of financial support. Students must use this funding to support their Post-16 education.  For example, Sixth Form uniform, transport costs to and from school, textbooks, revision guides, course materials, IT equipment (up to £150), educational visits, UCAS application Fee, University entrance tests etc.

More detailed information will be available in the DBF booklet which students can be obtain from Mrs Walton in the Sixth Form office or by emailing sixthform@tahs.org.uk

Date: 23rd March 2023

UCAS trip – Friday 17^th March

On Friday 17^th March the Sixth Form team accompanied Year 12 students to the UCAS fair at the Derby Arena.

Students had a great day and got to speak to a wide range of universities and employers and collected a wealth of information not to mention free gifts!  We have a large number of prospectuses in the lobby outside the Sixth Form Office, please feel free to come and have a look and borrow any prospectuses of interest.

TAP w/c 27^th March 2023

Year 12:  Thomas Character – self fulfilled, ambitious (Y12 assessment week) Mon:  Take a look at student finance if you are considering university. Log onto Student Finance England during your 6f7 time to find out more and to try their student loan

calculator. Links have been dropped onto the Y12 Team so they are easily accessible. More information about Student Finance will be delivered during Future Intentions week in July. Tutors will show students what is available on these links. 2023 to 2024: It’s time to apply for student finance – Apply now for 2023 to 2024!, and Student finance calculator – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Tue:  TED talk or revision for Y12 assessment week.

Wed:  Wellbeing or revision for Y12 assessment week.

Thu: Read the Unifrog: acing your personal statement resource in your study periods – the document has been added to the Y12 Team. Work through this step by step guide on Unifrog, adding to your competencies during 6f7 time. More information and support for your personal statements will be given during Future Intentions Week in July. Tutors will show students the document (available on the 6th form Team under the Thursday files).

Fri:  Assembly

Year 13:  Thomas Character – self fulfilled, ambitious

Mon:   Inspirational videos from Becoming X. Students can choose which people they would like to watch. BecomingX | Our films

Tue:  TED talk or debate

Wed:  wellbeing or revision (Y13 reports sent home)

Thu:  future intentions planning

Fri:  Assembly

Year 12 Lockers

We are offering a limited number of lockers to Year 12 students on a first come, first served, basis.  There is a £5 refundable deposit payable via Parent Pay.

Please can students bring a copy of their Parent Pay receipt to the Sixth Form Office where they will be issued with their key.

Refunds will be issued via Parent Pay when the key is returned.  This must be before the end of Year 13 whilst still on roll.

Uttoxeter Road Runners – volunteers needed – 30^th April 2023

Uttoxeter Road Runners are looking for 6th formers or D of E students to assist with marshalling the junior road race on Sunday 30^th April.

Scouts & Guides will be manning the water stations along all of the routes.

Please contact Mrs Walton or Mrs Griffiths if you would be interested in helping to marshal the race.

Data Collection Sheet

Any students who haven’t returned their data collection sheet, please can you drop it into the Sixth form office.

Sixth Form Finance

The school has been allocated a Discretional Bursary Fund (DBF) which students are able bid into throughout the academic year providing they meet the financial criteria set by the school and outlined in our DBF policy.

For the academic year 2022-2023 students are eligible for funding of up to £400 if their parental income is below £27,000 (proof required) or if they were designated as pupil premium. If a student is a looked after child (LAC) they may be entitled to up to £1,200 of financial support. Students must use this funding to support their Post-16 education.  For example, Sixth Form uniform, transport costs to and from school, textbooks, revision guides, course materials, IT equipment (up to £150), educational visits, UCAS application Fee, University entrance tests etc.

More detailed information will be available in the DBF booklet which students can be obtain from Mrs Walton in the Sixth Form office or by emailing sixthform@tahs.org.uk

Date: 16th March 2023

UCAS CONFIRMATION OF PLACES

Please can Y13 students check the progress of their UCAS applications on a regular basis.  There may be deadlines to confirm their places.  Confirmation must come directly from students, not TAHS staff.  Please contact the sixth form team with any queries.

Year 12 Lockers

We are offering a limited number of lockers to Year 12 students on a first come, first served, basis.  There is a £5 refundable deposit payable via Parent Pay.

Please can students bring a copy of their Parent Pay receipt to the Sixth Form Office where they will be issued with their key.

Refunds will be issued via Parent Pay when the key is returned.  This must be before the end of Year 13 whilst still on roll.

Uttoxeter Road Runners – volunteers needed – 30^th April 2023

Uttoxeter Road Runners are looking for 6th formers or D of E students to assist with marshalling the junior road race on Sunday 30^th April.

Scouts & Guides will be manning the water stations along all of the routes.

Please contact Mrs Walton or Mrs Griffiths if you would be interested in helping to marshal the race.

TAP for W/C 20^th March 2023

Year 12

Thomas Character: Self Fulfilled

Create, update or refine your CV using Unifrog and this advice from Barclays Life Skills. Continue in your study periods and enrichment time.  12 most common cv mistakes (barclayslifeskills.com)

Year 13

Thomas Character: Self Fulfilled

TAP:  Revision time

Data Collection Sheet

Any students who haven’t returned their data collection sheet, please can you drop it into the Sixth form office.

Sixth Form Finance

The school has been allocated a Discretional Bursary Fund (DBF) which students are able bid into throughout the academic year providing they meet the financial criteria set by the school and outlined in our DBF policy.

For the academic year 2022-2023 students are eligible for funding of up to £400 if their parental income is below £27,000 (proof required) or if they were designated as pupil premium. If a student is a looked after child (LAC) they may be entitled to up to £1,200 of financial support. Students must use this funding to support their Post-16 education.  For example, Sixth Form uniform, transport costs to and from school, textbooks, revision guides, course materials, IT equipment (up to £150), educational visits, UCAS application Fee, University entrance tests etc.

More detailed information will be available in the DBF booklet which students can be obtain from Mrs Walton in the Sixth Form office or by emailing sixthform@tahs.org.uk

Year 12 – UCAS Fair

Coach lists are up in the 6^th Form common room for students to sign up to a coach for the trip. 

The UCAS fair in Derby is on Friday 17^th March.  Students will travel by coach from school after morning registration.  Students will travel back to school in time for their usual home-time.  Any last-minute attendees, please contact the 6^th Form office.

UCAS CONFIRMATION OF PLACES

Please can Y13 students check the progress of their UCAS applications on a regular basis.  There may be deadlines to confirm their places.  Confirmation must come directly from students, not TAHS staff.  Please contact the sixth form team with any queries.

Year 12 Lockers

We are offering a limited number of lockers to Year 12 students on a first come, first served, basis.  There is a £5 refundable deposit payable via Parent Pay.

Please can students bring a copy of their Parent Pay receipt to the Sixth Form Office where they will be issued with their key.

Refunds will be issued via Parent Pay when the key is returned.  This must be before the end of Year 13 whilst still on roll.

Uttoxeter Road Runners – volunteers needed – 30^th April 2023

Uttoxeter Road Runners are looking for 6th formers or D of E students to assist with marshalling the junior road race on Sunday 30^th April.

Scouts & Guides will be manning the water stations along all of the routes.

Please contact Mrs Walton or Mrs Griffiths if you would be interested in helping to marshal the race.

TAP for W/C 13^th March 2023

Y12:  Thomas character – One Community

Mon: Watch this video about LGBQT issues in school.  How could you help?  What might you need to ask staff for – at TAHS, work or if you go to uni?    ‘Ask Me’: What LGBTQ Students Want Their Professors to Know – YouTube

Tue:  debate day

Wed:  wider reading and wellbeing

Thu:  future intentions planning

Fri:  assembly

Y13:  Thomas character – ambition, tenacity, self-fulfilled

Mon:  Revision time. Test a friend.

Tue:  debate day

Wed:  wider reading and wellbeing

Thu:  future intentions planning

Fri:  assembly

Data Collection Sheet

Any students who haven’t returned their data collection sheet, please can you drop it into the Sixth form office.

Sixth Form Finance

The school has been allocated a Discretional Bursary Fund (DBF) which students are able bid into throughout the academic year providing they meet the financial criteria set by the school and outlined in our DBF policy.

For the academic year 2022-2023 students are eligible for funding of up to £400 if their parental income is below £27,000 (proof required) or if they were designated as pupil premium. If a student is a looked after child (LAC) they may be entitled to up to £1,200 of financial support. Students must use this funding to support their Post-16 education.  For example, Sixth Form uniform, transport costs to and from school, textbooks, revision guides, course materials, IT equipment (up to £150), educational visits, UCAS application Fee, University entrance tests etc.

More detailed information will be available in the DBF booklet which students can be obtain from Mrs Walton in the Sixth Form office or by emailing sixthform@tahs.org.uk