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• Monday 7 October 2024 New Session 6 @ Post 16 begins this Week We are pleased to be offering from this week the opportunity for students to engage with our Session 6 programmes. Staff will be delivering supportive and creative sessions for students on Tuesdays and Thursdays this term from 2:30-3:30pm on a sign up basis. Transport home is the responsibility of the student, but we hope many will come along to try something new!
• Friday 20 September 2024 Option subjects on Fridays allow student passions to shine here at Post 16 Fridays are done differently at Post 16 - with all students embracing an option subject and qualification that supports their interests or a career pathway. We offer construction, hair & beauty, business, childcare, fitness and art options for students to embrace for a morning of just one subject. Below is some of the fantastic work from art this morning.
• Friday 20 September 2024 We're heading to the MK Job Show Sign-ups will be making their way into Year 12 and 13 form groups in their first full week back to be supported in attending the MK Job Show at Middleton Hall on Friday September 20th at 11;30am. For all students ready to explore a part-time job, or to see what companies are hiring in Milton Keynes this is a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with employers and put their CV's out there.
• Wednesday 18 September 2024 Students Explore Law at Buckingham University A group of Post 16 students attend Lawfest today at Buckingham University to explore all careers associated with law, and to hear from employees in both the private and public sector speak about their journey into law careers. It was fantastic to show our students what university life is like and what opportunities are open to them if they apply themselves. It was lovely to meet the Dean of Buckingham University's Law School and we look forward to being able to offer more events like this one to our Year 12s and 13s throughout the year.
• Wednesday 18 September 2024 Picture Day @ Post 16
• Tuesday 10 September 2024 Welcome to all our new Year 12s All new Year 12's will arrive on site tomorrow for 8:30am. Please come to our new Manor Road entrance to be welcomed by staff to see our expansion for the 2024 academic year. We look forward to meeting all new students tomorrow and welcoming them into Year 12.
• Monday 9 September 2024 First Day of Classes for Year 13s We would like to welcome back all returning Year 13's on Monday September 9th at 9am to begin their journey into preparing for work placements with us at the Post 16 Centre. Part of their week is in work placements this year and we will preparing them for this during the month of September with "work ready" sessions.
• Monday 2 September 2024 Outstanding results for our 2024 graduates For the second year in a row all students graduating this year secured an average of 8 qualifications gained over the course of year 12. This year we have had a record number of students improving their English qualifications to a grade 4's or level 2 passes and our Year 13's are the first cohort through to complete the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. For more on our successes click on our results tab.
• Thursday 29 August 2024 It's Official .....We are Outstanding! Over two days on June 5th and 6th Bridge Academy underwent a full Ofsted inspection and we are now pleased to share that the 6th form provision has been deemed an "Outstanding Provider". The staff team could not have been more proud of our young people's successes and the opportunity to showcase what we do to inspectors. We are thrilled to have achieved this for all the young people coming up to us in September and for the strength in our programme to help 16-18's achieve more than they thought possible.
• Monday 20 May 2024 Upcoming Induction Days at Post 16 Upcoming Induction Days at Post 16 Prospective Students will be receiving their letters to interview next month at the Post 16 Centre and plans are already underway for the Inductions Days on Wednesday July 3rd and Thursday July 4th for new Year 12s and 13s to be able to trial lessons, meet staff and enjoy getting to know their new school. we are looking forward to welcoming all new students then!
• Monday 11 December 2023 The Post 16 Centre gets a festive makeover From a sparkling tree in the common room to a festive entrance to the centre. The Post 16 Centre is embracing the upcoming holidays. We will be open and running lessons until Friday December 22ndat 12pm . Students leave early on this Friday and will return in 2024 on Tuesday January 9th . As the weather draws colder please ensure your young person considers a coat, appropriate footwear for the conditions outside. We wish all our parents, professionals and young people a restful break after December 22nd.
• Monday 11 December 2023 Oh yes we did... Post 16’s will be taking to the Pantomime on Thursday December 21st to see the matinee performance of Cinderella. Tickets have been reduced to £5 and tickets have now sold out. It should be a festive and entertaining afternoon. Students will be able to leave from the theatre after the performance.
• Thursday 7 December 2023 The Post 16 Christmas Market Stall for Enterprise As the post 16 Enterprise qualifications are coming to a close – the Year 12’s have been busy making, painting and working on their portfolios to wrap up their Level 1 qualifications this month. Their market stall extravaganza is being hosted at Stephenson Academy on Thursday December 7thfrom 10am with all proceeds being put towards rewards for the cohort. They’ve come up with some really creative ideas this year and the stall is bound to be busy!
• Tuesday 7 November 2023 Exams at the Post 16 Centre The Post 16 centre will be shut today and tomorrow for the November Functional Skills exams series. These are important exams for our students in securing their Maths and English qualifications and the next closures will be in early March for Functionals Skills Level 2 exams. Thanks to all the parents/carers for their support in helping the students to arrive in centre if they had an exam today and for your support in us being closed to help support those sitting exams. Good luck to all our sitting exams over these next two days!
• Wednesday 1 November 2023 Post 16 students join the A.I conference at Bletchley Park In a stroke of luck, the Post 16 Centre was able to secure a handful of tickets to the A.I conference happening today in Bletchley Park. This was attended by several leaders in the field and PM’s including Elon Musk and the Prime Minister. Our students got to see firsthand the advancements and concerns being brought forward with A.I and those students interested in I.T or going into fields that involve cyber security they really enjoyed the day.
• Sunday 22 October 2023 Post 16 students test their driving skills at Silverstone! As part of our October experiences some of our students have been to Silverstone day to experience their driving simulator and to take in the history of motor sport. They were fortunate to have a full tour, including down into the pits and go to see some of the cars and developments of the sport over time. Other trips happening this week were an experience as Waddesdon Manor, to see the grounds and manor house, and Year 13’s headed to the national film and sci-fi museum.
• Friday 6 October 2023 The Stephenson Trust Post 16 Centre is Celebrating! We are excited to announce that we are turning 5 this year and we will be attending the MK SEND morning on October 14th to mark the occasion. Additionally we will be hosting our very own Open Afternoon on Wednesday October 16th from 2-4pm. So if you have any questions about what we do, join us at Oakwood Drive MK2 2JG.
• Wednesday 5 July 2023 We are now an Accredited Lightbulb School After successfully going through the audit process with St Andrews Healthcare and undergoing additional staff training sessions in mental wellness we are pleased to report that the Stephenson Trust Post 16 has become an accredited Lightbulb School. LightBulb is a mental wellness programme that allows us as a provision to demonstrate and showcase excellence regarding mental health practice to regulatory bodies such as Ofsted. It also means that staff have had additional training to improve their knowledge, understanding and skills to identify potential signs and symptoms of mental health issues. We are pleased to be recognised as a provision that prioritises mental wellness for our young people and thrilled to become part of the Lighbulb network.
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• Thursday 8 June 2023 You are Cordially Invited…. Post 16 will be hosting its first ever graduation and leavers day at our new Oakwood Drive campus next Friday June 16th from 1pm. All students, family and friends are welcome to attend this celebration of their achievements over the course of the year and a final send off for our Year 13 co-hort. Light refreshments will follow the ceremony. Students are welcome in centre from 11am to partake in our graduation morning activities and whole school BBQ prior to the ceremony starting at 1pm.
• Friday 26 May 2023 Post 16 Students “Horsing” Around Yesterday afternoon was a beautiful day for Post 16 students to work on their horse care unit for Occupational Studies in the Workplace. Our final day of classes is today, May 26th; from Monday June 5th we will only be having students in for exams and their portfolio completion days according to the timetables we have sent home. If you are not sure when your young person should be in, please contact reception here at Post 16. We would like to wish all of our students a wonderful May half term break – and don’t forget to use sun cream next week in the warm weather!
• Wednesday 17 May 2023 Post 16 Students Take a Step back into History As a wrap up for the car maintenance work students have been working on all year, several students today visited the British Motor Museum to check out the advances that have been made over the years in car manufactory. A great mid-week visit before we head into two days of core exams with Functional Skills English on Thursday and GCSE Maths on Friday morning. Please note that the Post-16 Centre is closed for exams for the next two days for these, but open next week as a normal school week.
• Monday 15 May 2023 The Exam Season Has Officially Begun Today saw the official kick off of the exams season at the Post 16 Centre with Maths Functional Skills exams, this is the first of three days of closures this week. Exam revision and preparation paid off with many students leaving the morning exam with smiles on their faces - we would like to wish all of our students the very best over the next month as we wrap up portfolios and sit exams in a range of subjects.
• Monday 15 May 2023 Post 16 Outside Areas Get Ready for the Warmer Weather
• Friday 5 May 2023 Summer 2023 Exams
• Thursday 27 April 2023 Post 16 continues to challenge its students on hot topics This display went up yesterday to continue to challenge our students at Post 16 on what is “banter” and what is bullying and where does that line fall Having conversations in form times about when they’ve experienced bullying or comments that have made them feel sad or uncomfortable has been eye opening to the experiences of our students and has allowed staff to approach this type of discussion in a really powerful way.
• Thursday 20 April 2023 Spring has arrived at Post 16 We welcomed back all of the students this week to begin the summer term and the necessary exam prep ahead of the summer exams before we wrap up of the year. Personalised calendars for exams will be being sent out next week along with school closures dates for exams. This term will also see some exciting additions to the landscaping. We are beginning a development project that will increase the number of outdoor activities we are able to offer to students on site, and our allotment plans will also begin to take shape this term.
• Monday 3 April 2023 Easter Task Master at Post 16 Post 16 students today experienced a full task master experience working in groups this morning to blow a frozen pea across the maths room, recreate an album, and suggest titles for famous memes. As April begins our month of Co-operation with our character development programme it was great to see the students working together with a competitive edge today. We wish all students at post 16 a wonderful Easter break and look forward to welcoming them back on Tuesday April 18th 8:30am.
• Thursday 30 March 2023 Day Trip to Edinburgh for Post 16 Students Students from the Post 16 centre had a very early start to their Wednesday this week with an early flight to Edinburgh to see the city, do an historic experience of the streets below the city and take in the differences Scotland’s capital had to offer. With several students never having been on a plane before or a tram, it was a great day out for our students to try new things. From ordering food to walking in the crowded streets, several managed their social anxiety well and all had a great day! Its opened their eyes to what they can do in the future.
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