The first day in the Sixth form in any school is as "big a deal" as the first day in Year 7. New courses, new students, students from a wide range of schools, new rules, new dress code, study periods. It's a big leap - no more blazers and ties and greater freedom and responsibility. For that reason, we traditionally start the first day with "team building" led by Mr Allen (Head of Year 12) and visitors from the army. It makes for a great first day and sets the tone for the year. We were also lucky that the sun shone!