Life in the sixth form is not just about working hard on your chosen courses.
It extends deep into your social life as you meet new people and share new experiences.
The sixth form staff-team support a range of established projects and societies outside the classroom, or you can set up your own if you and others have an idea that no-one has thought of.
Take a look at our online story books about current student life…
Take a look at some of the things currently run by and for sixth form students…
Critical Thinking
This is an optional extra AS Level course for students wanting to broaden their analytical skills and develop a more structured critical approach to their work. Valuable across all subjects, the course is of particular benefit to students looking to study Law, Philosophy, History or Business.
Dance Club
Salsa, Streetdance, Breakdance, Free running, or any other type of dance – if you can do it, or want to do it then you’ll want to be there.
Engineering Education Scheme
For those wanting to pursue engineering as a career this is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience working with professional engineers on projects that will allow you to really understand what the job is all about. Great insights and fantastic for your higher education applications.
Music
Not just for music students, the facilities and equipment are there for all to use and with a new sound studio being built next year the opportunity to create music of all genres has never been better at Fortismere.
The Prom
The Year 13 leavers Prom is the big social event to attend and be involved in every year. The organizing team of students is responsible for all aspects of the event, from planning, booking venues, entertainment, selling tickets and seeing to it that nobody forgets their Fortismere Leavers Prom! Want to be a party planner? Here’s your chance.
The Sixth Form Yearbook
Every summer term a group of students from the final year organise a yearbook which shows the face of every member of the year group and a parting comment from them. As you go your separate ways, onto University or the world of work, you can look back at those you shared your sixth form years with… will you miss them or be glad they’re gone?
Ski Trip
Self explanatory really, this is a dedicated sixth form trip to the Alps, to ski some of the best pistes in Europe. From beginners to advanced skiers or boarders all are welcome to join in the fun off the piste and on it!
Sport
Fortismere has a strong sporting tradition both in sports you might expect, Football for example where numerous students have gone on to achieve representative honours for large clubs and country, and recently in other sports such as Basketball and American Football. Whatever your chosen sport the staff and excellent facilities at Fortismere, including our new weights gym, are available to help you succeed.
Trips Abroad
Across the subject spectrum and for those whose course doesn’t ordinarily include field trips there are plenty of opportunities to travel with Fortismere Sixth Form. Recent trips to Berlin, France and New York to name just a few have been a great opportunity for students to get to know each other better and have some fun away from regular lessons.
