Life beyond College
Careers advice and University guidance is given in both group and individual basis to ensure that students are well prepared for their life after Abbey Gate. The majority of Sixth Formers go on to Higher Education including study at Oxford & Cambridge, in a wide range of disciplines as diverse as Medicine, Law, Vetinerary Science, Engineering, Art or English.
The majority of Sixth Formers move onto Higher Education and they are well supported in this process. Students are given 1 to 1 help with the personal statement which is reviewed by at least 2 members of staff. Interview preparation and mock interviews are given where necessary/appropriate and whenever requested by the students; this includes support from the Rotary Club in the summer term of the Lower Sixth. UCAS references are compiled in detail by experienced staff, with each reference reviewed fully by the Head before submission.
Typical Calendar of Events
- October - Year 11. University visit and talk by undergraduates
- February/March - LVIth. Choosing a university and course – talk by University Student Liaison Officer
- HE Fair – GMEX – Manchester
- March/April L6th. - Completion of Morrisby Coursefinder Report
- June – LVIth. University Open Day Visit
- June - LVIth. Choosing a university/Writing the Personal Statement – Day workshop
- June - LVIth. Rotary Club practice interviews
- June - LVIth. Talk by University Admissions Tutor – to parents/students
- June - LVIth. Talk by University Admissions Tutor – The Personal Statement
- September - Oxbridge/Vets/Dentistry/Medics – 23rd deadline
- October - UVIth – given half term deadline.
Sixth Formers use the Careers Library, Study Centre and IT Suites to research their options and they are well supported throughout the process. We are committed to recognising each and every student as an individual with distinct aspirations and strengths.
We see our Sixth Formers as leaders of the future; we recognise that position and give them the opportunity to extend their personal responsibilities and to explore their leadership skills. Relationships between sixth formers and younger pupils in the school are friendly, bound by warmth and respect. They have ample opportunity to enhance their inter-personal skills and learn about working with and leading others.
We encourage and support students to improve their capacity for independent learning and develop their intellectual curiosity. In the first term of the Lower Sixth all students enjoy the challenge of a residential in the Lake District at the fantastic Glaramara Centre, honing their study skills for the demands of the two years ahead and beyond.
Latest News
More Musical Success
More Musical Success - Peter Edge wins at the Eisteddfod
Year 11 student Peter Edge won the 15-20 yr old vocal class at the International Eisteddfod at Llangollen coming away with a prize of £200. He competed against singers from all over the world, some of which are already students at music Colleges.
U15 cricket - a first class victory!
On Wednesday 16th June the Year 10 cricket team (plus Oliver Handley from Year 7), entertained Bishop Blue Coat School. In his maiden game as captain Simon Povey won the toss and decided to field first.
The 8 bowlers used proceeded to bowl out the opposition for 40 runs. A prolonged spell of accurate bowling brought its rewards for Rory Jones, who took 3 wickets and Harry Fairclough, who took 4 wickets (including 3 wickets in 4 balls).
Sixth Form Sporting Opportunities
Sixth Form Sporting Opportunities
Rugby- For the first time in over 15 years the College was able to put out a 1st XV team in an U19 tournament played at Sandbach rugby club this February.
Chester Schools Football
Abbey Gate College hosts Chester Schoolboys Footballers Presentation Evening with the Duke of Westminster
Chester Schools Football Association have been running official inter school competition for over 100 years. His Grace the Duke of Westminster has been the President of the CSFA since the 1970s. Without hesitation he donated money and on Saturday 17th April he reaffirmed his Presidency by attending a presentation evening hosted by Headmistress Lynne Horner at the fabulous venue of Abbey Gate College.
Small Business Master Class
Small Business Master Class
Years 11 and 12 attended a Small Business Master Class at the College on Wednesday 3rd March 2010. The class gave the students a valuable insight into the world of business, communications and team work by helping them to develop an understanding of the opportunities open to small business owners The interactive day proved to be very informative and rewarding and in addition most enjoyable.
