6th Form Survival Guide 2021

Your role in the house Every year all the boarders and staff elect the prefects they want for the next year. Each Prefect has specific role e.g. competitions, blog, tours, sustainability etc as well as a responsibility and commitment to support the House Tutors and other boarders. Prefects are expected to give advice, help with homework or just have a friendly chat. All new boys to the house will have a mentor who is in the Sixth Form. As a Sixth Former you will help out with running activities and house competitions, carrying out boarding tours and representing the house at open evenings. You are strong role models especially in the younger boarders’ lives. Get to know them, enjoy a chat, play table-tennis, encourage, motivate and inspire as they will be looking up to you. In the words of a past boarder… “An important aspect to note is the influence that Sixth Former’s have on the rest of the boarding house. You may not realise it, but the younger pupils look up to the older students, primarily in the sixth form, so the attitude that you display may be reflected in the younger pupils. That is why the example set to younger pupils should be a positive one, and that may help to shape the attitude and demeanour of a younger boarder.” Off-site trips We strongly encourage you to venture outside of the school/boarding house grounds whether that be to pop to the supermarket for essential supplies and treats, a walk in the countryside, a meet up with friends, a 12/13