The Sixth Form Baccalaureate
By Imi B-W (L6)
Starting Sixth Form often feels like stepping into a faster-paced, more independent version of school life, one where expectations shift significantly. There’s a change not only in academic intensity, but also in the expectation that you begin making decisions about your own future, both academically and personally. For me, the Sixth Form Baccalaureate has been extremely useful in supporting this transition.
From the start, the Baccalaureate encouraged me to reflect on what I value most, whether mentoring younger students, engaging in discussions and debates, or furthering my subject interests and to set clear, meaningful goals around those priorities.
One of the Baccalaureate’s greatest strengths has been its ability to connect my academic interests with purposeful action. My love for History and French has shaped many of the experiences I’ve chosen to take part in, such as leading sessions on women’s roles in history for Scholars in the Fourth Form, and volunteering at a prep school and at a summer camp in a Swiss primary school; each activity has been highly rewarding.
It has also provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on all the co-curricular activities and achievements carried out throughout the year. Writing thoughtful summaries, from MUN debates to community litter-picking, has helped me to acknowledge my progress and values. This practice has also strengthened my ability to communicate my achievements clearly and confidently, a skill that will serve me well in interviews, applications, and life beyond school.
Overall, the Sixth Form Baccalaureate has offered a brilliant structure that has encouraged ambition, reflection, and balance. It has challenged me to stretch myself, take on activities that help me grow in both character and ability, as well as providing a reminder to pause, and reflect on how each experience continues to shape my academic and personal development.
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