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Sixth Form Newsletter

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Head of Sixth Form Updates

  • On Wednesday 1 July we have the new Y12 Induction Day. The current Y12 will be off-timetable that day and very much encouraged to come into school to support the new Y12s in subject sessions or a pastoral session. More details to come soon.

  • Totterdown Hotspur, the football club that Burak loved so dearly, are organising a charity football match in his memory. It will be on Sunday 12th July at Greys Friar Athletic (BS34 8QW), tickets will be £5 on entry. Additionally, there is a donations page and there will be a raffle at the game to also raise money, being £2 a raffle ticket. All money raised will go towards YoungLivesVSCancer (please see the posters below).

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Key Events this week 

  Y12 Y13 Y12 and Y13

Monday 15 June

Y12 Tutor (Group 1)

Folder Checks

Study Leave

Clubs and Societies

Tuesday 16 June

Y12 Tutor (Group 2)

Folder Checks

Study Leave

Clubs and Societies

 

Wednesday 17 June

Y12 Assembly

Folder Checks

Philosophy Trip

Study Leave

 

Clubs and Societies

Counsellor Drop-in

Thursday 18 June

 Folder Checks

Study Leave

Clubs and Societies

MUN

Friday 19 June

 Folder Checks

Study Leave

Clubs and Societies
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General Messages

  • There will be lots of opportunities to celebrate Pride Month over the coming weeks with an assembly on Wednesday 17 June, Bake Sale on Tuesday 30 June and Crafting Sessions every Thursday this month in Queer Soc (Thursday lunchtimes in 221). 

  • We will also be marking Refugee Week this week in Y12 tutor: Home 2026 | Refugee Week

  • Redcliffe Report Article - Out this month, students are welcome to email Ella anything they would like added to the article eg poems, art piece! 

  • A reminder that as soon as Y13 students have their last exam they need to see reception to complete a clearance form which begins the process for organising repayment of the deposit. 

  • On Friday 3 July we are organising an SMRT picnic in memory of Burak. This will be at Victoria Park and lessons will finish at the end of P4 to ensure all students that would like to attend can. More details coming soon.

  • On Friday next week Brook are in school and running a sexual health drop-in session.

  • 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.

  • Good luck to Lily in Y12 who is doing the Bristol Pretty Muddy 5k next week for Cancer Research. https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/lilys-race-for-life-327465701760504

  • SHAPE MY CITY — Applications are OPEN! 

    Are you 15–18 and curious about how cities are designed and built? This could be the programme for you. 

    Shape My City is a FREE talent accelerator bringing together young people from across Bristol and the South West to learn about cities, design, and placemaking — over one year, with a brilliant cohort of peers from all walks of life. 

    October 2026 – July 2027 

    First Wednesday of every month, 5–7pm 

    FREE to join — plus £5 provided on the night for travel and food 

    Over 10 monthly modules you'll: 

    Explore careers in city design and the built environment 

    Build teamwork, confidence and communication skills 

    Develop your voice and opinions about the places you live in 

    Meet people from diverse backgrounds across the city 

    Use your knowledge to genuinely help shape your city 

    The programme is fully funded by South West businesses — so there's no cost to you. We just ask that you commit to the full year and take care with your application, as places are competitive. 

    Apply now: Click here to apply

  • 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.
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Year 12

  • Y12 have tutor registration on Monday for Group 1 and Tuesday for Group 2.

  • Y12 have a folder check week this week.

  • Y12 have assembly on Wednesday.

  • Here is the letter that was emailed to students and parents/carers earlier in the week in regards to the picnic for Burak on Friday 3 July.

  • Want to put yourself in a stronger position following mocks? See the  opportunity below the Y12 section of the newsletter for one-to-one learning coaching support, to complement the work your tutor and teachers will be doing.

  • Y12 Work Experience- Please remember that the vast majority of Y12 will be using Activities Week during Wk 6 July for work experience/volunteering. Students will need to upload this information onto Unifrog once the placement is confirmed. 

  • As lots of students I know are starting to make university open day plans, this is a useful website: Search the Opendays.com calendar of university and college open days - search for an open day to find out when they are. We cannot authorise time off for students to attend these. We expect students to attend on a Saturday. 

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Year 13

  • All students and parents/carers were this week sent this letter for the ball on Wednesday 24 June: Y13 Ball June 24 2026.pdf

  • And a reminder that students need to see reception for a clearance form once they have finished their last exam. The deadline for doing this is Friday 26 June.

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Mental Health Top Tip of the Week

Helen, a learning mentor at our Sixth Form will share a top tip each week…

Forgiveness 

Holding a grudge against someone doesn’t hurt that person, it hurts you. A study reported in Psychology Today stated that “Quality empirical research has shown that when we are better at forgiveness we experience lower stress, tension, levels of depression, anxiety, and perhaps most important, anger. Anger is toxic to our mental and physical health, increasing our stress reactivity and our risk for illness such as heart disease.” It isn’t weak to forgive, and it doesn’t mean we are saying that what someone did is ok, but it does have major benefits to both your physical and mental health. Don’t just right a friend off when they have made one mistake. Forgiveness promotes good mental health. 

Progression Information and Opportunities

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 - Student Finance is still open! Though tiktok says the deadline to apply is the 15th May this is just to guarrantee your funding will be approved before you start your studies. If you have not, 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. Clearing opens on the 2nd 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. Have a great summer!!

Year 12 - Your teachers have begun writing your subject references that will be used in your references for UCAS, Apprenticeships, or any jobs you apply for in the future. You need to leave notes on Unifrog to make sure the reference is as good as possible.

If you've not yet secured work experience for activities week, you need to show your tutor a plan of the virtual WEX you'll do instead. There are lots on SpringPod.com If you do secure in person WEX, remember to add Work Experience to Unifrog for approval: Here is a how to guide.

There is an Oxford Trip meeting on Monday lunchtime in 202, hosted by Mr. Wheeler, to ensure you're well prepared for the trip!

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)

Latest Apprenticeships on the blog (a full list can be found here):

  • NatWest

  • Hospitality & Events

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

  • Quantum Physics & Engineering Summer School - Bristol University

  • 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 Challenge

  • 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.  

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Key Support Information

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/ 

Disclaimer

We sometimes share details with you of external clubs and non-school lettings, such as sports groups and clubs that are not necessarily affiliated to the School directly. Please note that we do not endorse these products or services and that if you purchase any of the products or services offered by these external third parties, you are purchasing directly from the third parties, and not from SMRT. We are not responsible for the offerings of these third parties and do not assume any responsibility or liability for the actions, products, or services of these third parties. They may have their own terms and policies which you should review carefully.