Forging Futures
Student life is about much more than academic success, and at Sheffield Girls’ we encourage pupils to pursue an active, engaged and balanced school life.
Our students access a wide selection of activities, programmes and learning experiences that complement Sixth Form study, enabling them to thrive and take charge of their own individual development.
An enrichment programme to suit every student.
Sheffield Girls’ Forging Futures Programme is designed to support our Sixth Form students to fully develop their talents and interests. Our pupils will be able to demonstrate a broad range of personal qualities, interests and transferable skills in the increasingly competitive market for university places and career opportunities. Through Forging Futures, our students prove their capacity to cope with a wide variety of commitments and activities, alongside the challenges of their academic work.
All members of Year 12 take part in at least one hour of timetabled enrichment activities every week, choosing from a range of classes including:
- Photography
- Model United Nations
- Sport and Fitness
- Peer Mentors
- Events Management
- Marketing
Enrichment focuses on broadening personal skills and offering a range of opportunities for students to explore new topics and build new interests.
Forging Futures Film
Tutorials
Our Sixth Formers also have regular tutorials that provide individual, personalised support and guidance on academic progress, university admissions, and pastoral issues. We invite guest speakers into school regularly to discuss relevant topics with our students and regular tutorial sessions cover UCAS applications, interview skills, financial advice, and independent study skills.
Trips and Visits
Our students embark on day trips and residential visits throughout the year. Recent examples include:
- Business and Economics trip to New York
- Politics trip to London
- Art trip to Florence
- Spanish trip to Majorca
- Ski trip to Italy
Leadership opportunities
Our Sixth Form students work in partnership with girls from across all year groups during their time in Year 12 and Year 13. They work as Walking Bus Supervisors, they run lunchtime clubs and lead as Sports Captains, they act as Reading Buddies in the Junior School and support academic departments as Subject Prefects. Our Head Girls team occupy roles of significant responsibility in Sixth Form, acting as role models for all of our pupils and delivering a programme of activities throughout their final year at school.
Through our broad range of leadership opportunities our pupils develop confidence and communication skills, learn to work within, and lead, a team and make new friendships to last a lifetime.
Careers
Our top rated careers support forms the third pillar of our Forging Futures Programme.
Our students can sign up for extensive enrichment and leadership opportunities to complement and enhance their academic curriculum and develop more employability skills. These opportunities include peer mentoring, Young Enterprise and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme.
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Sixth Form students are encouraged to complete work experience placements to explore careers of their choice, further developing and evidencing their employability skills.
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Sixth Form students learn what to expect from different types of interviews including 1:1, group and virtual. They also have the opportunity to participate in mock interviews with an expert in the field.
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Our Sixth Form students can network with students and alumnae from across the network of 26 GDST schools to gain valuable career tips, information and placement opportunities.
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We host an evening event featuring dozens of Higher Education, Apprenticeship providers and employers to help explore and inform their future careers.
