• Locker keys and bike shed keys- Please note all Y12 students with a locker and/or bike shed key, need to empty their locker before the holiday, return their key(s) to reception to receive their locker key/bike shed key deposit. We will then go through the same process in September. 

• There is an end of year football tournament for Y12 on Monday 20 July. See the Y12 section below to sign up.

• Counsellor Drop In- Toria from Transforming lives for good, will be offering a counselling drop-off session for anyone who wants to speak to someone confidentially about anything worrying them, on a Wednesday between 12.45pm and 1.45pm in the meeting room opposite G10. Drop in when convenient, no booking required. Any questions see Mrs Apps or Miss Foster.

• An updated enrichment timetable: Final Enrichment Timetable 2025.pdf

• Please remember that if students are ill or absent we do expect parents/carers to phone or email and tell us or leave a message BEFORE the start of the school day where possible. Have the 6th form number (0117 3532073) and the attendance direct line (0117 3773465) on your phone. Also call if you are significantly delayed in traffic. If it is easier then email 6thform@smrt.bristol.sch.uk . Absences known in advance require a form to be completed which is available from reception.

• Here is a link to the letter that was emailed to you, now that exams have finished, with information on results day and progression support: Y13 Results Day and Progression Letter 2026.pdf 

Finishing Strong 

Some things in life are just for a moment; some are for the long haul. This is the last term of what has felt like a long year, with lots of new responsibilities and challenges for you all. I want to encourage you that it is possible for us to finish strong, not just crawl over the finish line into summer, in good mental and physical shape. Make a plan for how you’re going to balance your time between schoolwork, social fun, chasing the sunshine and sleep. Eat enough and drink enough water. Notice where you’re getting a bit sloppy in your organisation, tidiness or note-taking and make a mental note to keep standards up. Your future self will thank you for those efforts! Make fun plans for the summer to look forward to. And most of all, keep going! Finishing strong means we leave here in July feeling proud and satisfied and therefore much more ready for what comes in September – and that is good for our mental health. 

All of our live progression opportunities from the Newsletter are accessible in our Progression Site at www.6thformprog.blogspot.com, including more detail on the items below, and if you would like an appointment with Steve James, our careers advisor, then please contact reception or speak to your tutor to book a slot.

Year 13

1. Student Finance is still open! Make sure you apply as soon as possible to avoid any delay in getting your maintenance loan. If there is a delay, speak to student services at your university as they will be able to help.

2. Clearing opened on the 2^nd July and may be a useful way to plan around results day anxiety. If you have any questions or issues with any of the above see Mr. Jones.

3. Zero Gravity £3,000 Scholarship

4. NEW Degree Apprenticeship @ GKN

5. Have a great summer!!

Year 12 

1. We hope you enjoyed Activities Week! Reflect on the week, what did you enjoy and not enjoy about your week? This will help you plan for the future.

2. Final task for the term is to continue drafting your personal statement on Unifrog. Everyone should have something in Section 2 & 3. If you're an early applicant you need to finish this term with a finished first draft for your tutor to look at. You should send this draft to them on Unifrog so that they can annotate/edit it with you.

Opportunities:

Apprenticeships

Key Information for parents and students on apprenticeships, including first-hand experiences

NEW Higher and Degree Level Apprenticeships have been added: https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/resources/higher-and-degree-listing/ (NEW LISTINGS)

University Taster Sessions & Support (more on the blog!)

• Next Step Bristol - Programme for GEM Yr13 students run by Uni of Bristol

• Summer Residentials at Bath University

Work Experience & Insight Events (more on the blog inc. paid!

• Shape My City programme - applications open! (City planning, design, placemaking)

• Bristol Zoo Volunteering

• Virtual Work Experience Platforms: SpringPod, FuturesForAll, Forage

• Super-curricular is different from extra-curricular (hobbies and activities) in that it is about stretching yourself academically beyond the narrow A Level syllabus, and it is something all the best A Level students will be doing. You can find our recommended reading list on our website at: St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School - Study Links (smrt.bristol.sch.uk) 

• If you are a science A Level student you should absolutely be flipping through the New Scientist magazine every week to keep up with research. We have a hard copy in the library and a login you can access with the email address 6thformlibrary@smrt.bristol.sch.uk and the password Redcliffe.  

• Bristol University have produced lots of resources, including online lectures, to support students in exploring HE options or super-curricular research, You can sign up for access to these at Virtual resources for students | Study at Bristol | University of Bristol 

• Bristol Festival of Ideas rumbles on, which the full index of talks at https://www.bristolideas.co.uk/attend/?pageNumber=1  

• Another fantastic reservoir of free on-line lectures to add power to your University personal statement can be found through Gresham College at https://www.gresham.ac.uk/  

• Swansea University has a great range of webinars related to the full range of Uni course they offer and wider issues at https://www.swansea.ac.uk/study/webinar-series/  

• Speakers for Schools run an excellent series of online talks relating to particular areas of work through the year. The full list is at Upcoming Broadcasts - Speakers for Schools.  

Key support information 

• Mental Health support page on our website - Health-and-Wellbeing-Sources-of-Support.pdf (smrt.bristol.sch.uk) 

• For really well pitched advice on mental health for young people check out this podcast, recommended by the Senior Students - https://linktr.ee/unboxedpodcast  

• Another great resource on Self-Care with loads of suggestions and ideas to try out to help build new habits which can support our wellbeing is here: https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/self-care/  

• The Centre has sanitary products available if you ever need them. We try and keep a stock in toilets, with mentors and Millie and at reception if you need anything. 

• Condom Cards: Redcliffe Sixth Form have now been linked onto the C-Card scheme because practising SAFE sex is important. C-Card is a free and confidential condom distribution scheme for young people aged 13-25 living in Bristol. Once signed up you can collect condoms and lube for free from several outlets. Millie will be your C-Card representative in the Sixth Form, and you can collect them from her at any time during the day. Collecting condoms will be private, free, and completely confidential. Please drop her an email at feldmanm@smrt.bristol.sch.uk  or just pop by the office opposite G10 to have a private chat.  

• Remember you can always speak to our learning mentors, and Millie, for help or visit the Brook website for more information about sexual health, contraception, pregnancies, counselling, PREP (help with HIV) and more. https://www.brook.org.uk/