Sixth Form: It’s About More Than Passing Exams

Autor: independentschoolparent Publicado el: 15/02/2017
Sixth Form: It’s About More Than Passing Exams

Sixth Form is an exciting journey to adulthood that goes far beyond passing exams, explains Gareth Pearson, Senior Deputy Head at Lord Wandsworth College, Hampshire I always enjoy welcoming back our fifth formers as Lower Sixth students in September. Each year they walk with an extra spring in their step, knowing they are on the threshold of adulth...
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