Edie
Having started Bede’s in the Lower Sixth, just a year and a half ago, I was excited to embark on a curriculum with so much to offer. The opportunities seemed endless at Bede’s - from Animal Management, to Legat Dance Academy, to Mandarin - there really is something for everyone. I was not sure what I wanted to specialise in just yet and being at Bede’s meant I could study all of my favourite subjects.
In my Lower Sixth Year, I studied four and a half A Levels, as well as being a pupil in Legat Dance Academy. Having the ability to participate in so much was brilliant but it meant that I found it hard to balance my time. My teachers were incredibly helpful - they offered extra sessions so I was able to keep up with my studies. In particular, the maths department ran four-hour study sessions on Saturdays with plenty of past papers available which meant that I felt as prepared as possible for my exams.
I am currently studying A Levels English, Maths and Economics. In all of my subjects, the support does not stop when the lesson ends. There are always extra support sessions and mock exam papers available. Teachers at Bede’s are always there for whatever you may need. In just my first couple of weeks at Bede’s, I had a 1-1 with Deputy Head, Mr Tuson to discuss my A Level options and what I wanted to go onto after completing my studies. This was incredibly helpful, and it felt reassuring to know that I wasn’t alone in making this decision and had teachers on hand to guide me.
My favourite thing about Bede’s has to be the atmosphere. Everyone is part of a kind and caring community - which is something you just do not get everywhere! It is rare that everyone is happy to start a conversation and help each other out. This is especially evident within the houses. I am a weekly boarder and am also the Deputy Head of Dorter house. It sounds like a cliche but it really does feel like a family. Everyone is enthusiastic, welcoming and Dorter provides a homely environment.
The co-curricular side of the programme has opened up many opportunities to me. I am a prefect, the Head of the Academic Committee, and have also been a part of the quiz team, debate team and was a member of Legat for most of last year. In just the last year, I have participated in a wide range of activities, learned a lot about myself and formed many new friendships.
I am incredibly proud of my AS Level results, and I hope that with the support and tools available from my teachers, I will be just as proud of my results at the end of this year. I am hoping to go onto study English at university, with a career in law or finance in mind.
