Welcome from our Head Prefects
My name is Lucy, and I am a Head Prefect at Braintree Sixth Form.
I am currently studying A levels in English Literature, History, and Religious Studies. I chose to study at Braintree Sixth Form due to its familiar environment and teachers, providing me with a seamless transition from GCSEs to A levels. At Braintree Sixth Form, students are given the freedom to choose from a large selection of A level and BTEC courses and are also given the opportunity to research and complete an EPQ (Extended Project Qualification), which in turn helps to develop students’ abilities and skills beyond the A-level syllabus, which can support university applications. This is something I have just started, and I am looking forward to completing.
During my time here, I have been given lots of opportunities to develop my soft skills, such as leadership, communication, and teamwork. I have also gained invaluable experience from interviews to acquire the role of Head Prefect, organising a stall for the Christmas Fair, and a Work Experience placement week. (Click to Read more...)
Furthermore, the Sixth Form provides ample support for students in the form of tutor time every morning (with frequent one-on-one sessions with tutors to discuss how students are handling their lessons and revision) and the pastoral team, who are always available for a chat. In addition to this, Braintree Sixth Form provides several spaces for studying and socialising, such as the common room, Café 6 and the library, perfect for group and individual work. Students also have the option to use any free classrooms during study and free periods if they want somewhere quieter to work. Moreover, the Sixth Form provides and shares opportunities through the weekly bulletin, such as work experience or volunteering events, which offers sixth formers the chance to develop their skills further and introduce them to different types of careers.
As a Head Prefect, I feel honoured to have a role in representing the Sixth Form, and I am excited to see what positive changes and events that this year’s prefect team could bring!
Hi, I’m Keith and I’m one of the Head Prefects here at Braintree Sixth Form.
For my A Levels, I chose to take four subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Maths. Taking all the sciences allows me to be able to see the links between the different strands, important in today’s scientific world where the divisions between the sciences become less and less firm. Part of my decision to study at Braintree Sixth Form was its smaller size, which helps BSF to have much more of a community feel, which makes our social events that we host - such as our end of year BBQ - so much better. Another benefit of the smaller size is the great pastoral support we receive from our staff, they really take the time to understand and get to know us as people, as well as helping us navigate what can be a hectic and challenging two years.
Studying at BSF has given me so many opportunities that I would never have thought I’d be able to do: attending a multi-school Model UN conference – then returning to be one of the chairs in our own MUN, starting a business in our Christmas enterprise fair, even looking at the sun through a hydrogen alpha telescope! (Click to Read more...)
There are also plenty more opportunities presented to us in our weekly bulletin, ranging from open days, conferences, and work experience opportunities. It’s down to us to make the most of them, although there are great options, we are not forced, as the staff are aware that not everything is for everyone.
For me it’s safe to say that attending BSF has helped me to develop crucial skills such as teamwork, public speaking, and my general confidence, which I am sure I will rely on in the future. There are also chances to give back to this community, developing yourself as a person. You can choose to become a mental health prefect to support your peers in the sixth form or choose to assist in the lower school – Notley High – and become a teaching assistant or join the mentoring programme.
As a head prefect, I am honoured to represent this Sixth Form and work with my peers to improve our already great Sixth Form.
Prefect Team 2024-25
