Student Profiles - What is a typical Crypt Sixth Former?

Caitlin

A-Levels:                      Biology, Chemistry, Psychology

Future Plans:               Study Biomedical Science Degree at Cardiff University

Career Plans:               Hope to become a biomedical researcher

Why Crypt?                  Crypt has a great reputation: I’d heard lots of positive things about it, and Iknow it will help

                                     me to get really good results.

Crypt’s Best Bits:          The teachers motivate students, to get the best out of us. Lessons are enjoyable. There is

                                      a balance between working hard and enjoying our time in the sixth form.

Sean

A-Levels:                      Music, English Language, Maths

Future Plans:               Music degree, then PGCE in Primary Education

Career Plans:               Music teacher / primary school teacher

Why Crypt?                  I chose Crypt because of the teachers,  the good standard of resources and the study

                                     structure.

Crypt’s Best Bits:         It has a friendly atmosphere, which adds to my enjoyment of learning. The work can

                                    be challenging but the teaching staff are really supportive. Access to resources is

                                    excellent. There are loads of extra-curricular activities that encourage progress.

Cori

A-Levels:                     Business Studies, English Language, Sports Studies

Future Plans:               Business and Events Management Degree

Career Plans:               Work for a major events management organisation, arranging conferences and festivals

Why Crypt?                  I chose Crypt because of its atmosphere and ethos. The balance between working

                                    hard and socialising is just right.

Crypt’s Best Bits:         The teachers are really approachable, the work ethic is strong and the sixth form centre

                                    is terrific!

Will

A-Levels:                    Biology, Design Technology, Statistics, Pure Maths

Future Plans:              Study Biology Degree at Exeter Uni.

Career Plans:              Still not quite sure, but I do know that I want to work outdoors!

Why Crypt?                The teachers are really approachable and Crypt offered all the courses I wanted to take

                                   It also had the best facilities of the sixth forms I visited.

Crypt’s Best Bits:        The people at Crypt are nice to be around. It’s a friendly place but there is a good work

                                   ethic as well.

Nat

A-Levels:                    Biology, Psychology, Sports Studies, Chemistry

Future Plans:              Study Physiotherapy Degree at university

Career Plans:              working for the armed forces or a major sports club in a rehabilitation centre

Why Crypt?                 I chose Crypt because they had helped me to do really well in my GCSEs previously.

                                   The sixth form centre is a comfortable environment for working and socialising.

Crypt’s Best Bits:        Crypt’s greatest strength is its staff –  they are professional and academic, yet are easy

                                  to talk to at any time and have helped make my time here enjoyable.

Will

A-Levels:                  Maths, Chemistry, Economics, Physics

Future Plans:            Study Material Science Degree at Oxford University

Career Plans:            I hope to work for a large engineering firm, designing and applying new materials.

Why Crypt?               I chose Crypt because they encouraged me to do my best through previous years and I

                                 achieved some really good results.

Crypt’s Best Bits:      Crypt is an excellent place to study – the staff are friendly and helpful but also challenge

                                 you with topics beyond the curriculum.