The lower sixth Foundation Studies program consists of a series of lessons designed to equip students with the key skills necessary for sixth form success and to help prepare them for life after school.
In 2018-19 the sessions include:
- Presentation Skills
- Exploring Health and Social Issues
- Finance and Budgeting
- Introduction to Politics
- Reading for Research
- Road Ready
- Applying to University
- Into Work
- First Aid
Each student is assigned a Lower Sixth Foundation Studies group (A - H) according to their tutor group:
A = S1 , S2 , S3 E = S4 , S5 , S16
B = S9 , S8 F = S20 , S21 , S22
C = S10 , S11 , S12 G = S7 , S13
D = S14 , S15 H = S6 , S17 , S19
Each FS group proceeds around the key skills carousel in a different order according to a chart given to students at the start of the year.
A pdf copy of the schedule can be viewed or downloaded by clicking here.