Sophie

Name: Sophie

Joined King Edward's in: Year 7

A Levels: History, Spanish, English Literature 

Clubs & Societies: Chamber Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir, String Sextet, Netball and History Coundley Society

How would you describe your time at King Edward's Sixth Form?

I’ve loved my time in the Sixth Form at KES. The smaller classes mean you get really specific feedback from your teachers, which is invaluable during A Levels. We also got the opportunity to do an EPQ, and I really enjoyed exploring a topic to a deeper level than we would be able to cover in class. The Concourse is also a really great study environment, as well as a place to get to know more people. I have loved all the extra opportunities that you are offered during Sixth Form, including organization of events, being able to perform a concerto with the Symphony Orchestra in the Senior Spring Concert, and also getting better parts in the musicals (I was lucky enough to perform as Lina in Singing in the Rain in my Lower Sixth year). The support for university applications is also amazing; my tutor was so useful in helping me edit my personal statement, and the Director of Music’s encouragement helped me to gain a choral scholarship at Cambridge. The pastoral team have also been really supportive, as well as KJ and everyone else in the super curricular office who regularly put out careers advice, internships and schemes you can get involved with.

What are your top three favourite things about the Sixth Form?

1. Musical opportunities

2. Small classes

3. Closer relationships with staff

What are your plans, next steps and aspirations for once you have finished your A Levels at King Edward's?

I have an offer to study History and Spanish at Cambridge, so I really hope that I get the grades to make it! I currently have no set plans for what my long term future looks like, but hope that by doing things I love it will become clear over the next 4 years...

What would be your message to students looking to join the Sixth Form at King Edward's?

Absolutely do it! It’s a great place to be and I haven’t regretted anything; I’d do it all again (except maybe not the exams!!).

Sophie recently won the Hubert Parry Young Vocalist Award at the Bournemouth Music Competitions Festival in addition to gaining a Choral Scholarship to Girton College, Cambridge at the recent choral awards!