Sixth Form Diploma Assembly Celebration

On Thursday, we proudly celebrated the achievements of our third cohort of Sixth Form students to have successfully completed the Truro School Sixth Form Diploma. In recent weeks, our Upper Sixth students have been ticking off many key milestones in their Sixth Form journey, their focus now shifting towards final preparations before exams.

The Sixth Form Diploma is designed to encourage students to make the most of the opportunities available to them outside their A-level studies. Every year, we challenge the students to develop not only academically but also personally with enriching experiences and opportunities that help build a strong university application, secure apprenticeships, explore exciting gap years, or step confidently into the world of work.

Encouraging a “have-a-go” attitude now means that they will continue to embrace opportunities throughout their lives, leading to a more fulfilled and exciting future beyond Truro School. We encourage our Sixth Formers to step outside their comfort zone, whether by taking on leadership roles, excelling in music, sport, or drama, or stretching themselves academically beyond their A-level syllabus.

Life as a Sixth Former is incredibly busy, and the Sixth Form Diploma creates a structure that helps track and document each student’s journey. Students are awarded Gold, Silver, or Bronze based on the credits they accumulate from their various activities.

Elowyn, Arthur, and Katie, reflected on their Sixth Form journeys during the assembly before announcing the students to have successfully achieved Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards.

In addition, seven outstanding students were given special recognition for their outstanding engagement with the Sixth Form Diploma:

Outstanding for Leadership and Service: Megan D and Matthew J

Megan is a standout leader in the Sixth Form, serving as a Biology Prefect, Senior Prefect, Deputy Head Girl, and ACHE mentor. She is dedicated to mentoring and sustainability, actively participating in the Eco and Sustainability Committee and volunteering with Cornwall Butterfly Conservation.

Matthew has demonstrated exceptional leadership and service in the Sixth Form as a Religious Studies Prefect and Senior Prefect. He is dedicated to mentoring as an ACHE mentor and actively engages in community service, organising the annual charity concert and volunteering with WAA.

Mr Wiliamson said, “Both Megan and Matthew have shown outstanding leadership and a deep commitment to serving others, making them highly deserving recipients of the Leadership and Service Award.”

Outstanding for Personal Growth: Cyrus N and Nia E

Cyrus has shown enormous personal growth and diverse experiences in Sixth Form, excelling in self-defence training, music participation, leadership roles in school events, serving as Stage Manager for Chicago, completing the Leiths Cookery course, and earning his Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. He continually pushes himself outside his comfort zone and is an excellent role model within the Truro School boarding community.

Nia has embraced opportunities in Sixth Form, challenging herself in activities like Discover Scuba and Free Diving. She shows dedication to teamwork through participation in school sports teams and has gained valuable skills through courses like Leiths Cookery and achieving her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Mr Williamson said, “Both Cyrus and Nia have shown remarkable personal growth, embracing challenges and pushing their boundaries in various areas of school life.”

Outstanding for Supra-curricular: Alice H and Katie LS

Alice has shown exceptional commitment to academic enrichment beyond her A-level studies by taking on a fourth A-level and engaging in various lectures and talks. She has completed MOOCs on Game Theory and Music Composition, participated in the RES Economics Competition, and gained work experience in HR and Law. Alice’s proactive approach to learning and career exploration, as well as her insightful tutor time presentation has demonstrated impressive dedication to academic engagement.

Katie has shown exceptional dedication to expanding her knowledge beyond the classroom through completing her EPQ, attending SFD lectures, and engaging in science-related activities like a MOOC in Microbiology and work experience. She also delivered a peer presentation on psychosis, showcasing her commitment to learning.

Overall SFD Scholar Award – Ben D

Ben D is the recipient of this year’s Overall SFD Scholar Award for his outstanding achievements in academics, sports, and leadership roles in the Sixth Form. He has excelled as a Geology Prefect, Senior Prefect, and team captain while also coaching swimming. Ben has participated in many academic enrichment experiences, represented the school in multiple sports, completed challenging academic projects, and gained valuable work experience. His dedication has earned him an offer from Oxford University to study Geology next year.

Mr Williamson said, “Ben’s commitment, enthusiasm, and drive are truly inspirational, and he is a very worthy recipient of this award. Well done, Ben!”

The assembly marked the end of the diploma journey for these Sixth Formers and served as inspiration to everyone gathered in the room.