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Welcome from the Head of Upper School

Wherever one looks, the Upper School of The Bishop's Stortford High School provides the sort of opportunities to suit individual needs and desires. Whether it be scoring a try for the First XV, practising hard in the school band, performing a leading role in the school play, studying in the library, thinking, writing and discussing with vigour in the classroom, you will find life in the Upper School is a full and worthwhile experience. How often do we hear the request from universities and employers for a well-rounded personality? That is precisely what we hope you will achieve by taking up the opportunities we offer.

In addition to your chosen subjects, General Studies and the Sixth Form enrichment programme allow you to broaden your education. Prestigious outside speakers play a vital role in enriching the Sixth Form experience. Recent speakers have included politicians Michael Portillo and Boris Johnson, actors John Sessions and Richard Wilson, journalists Kate Adie and Martin Bell, and sportsmen Barry McGuigan and Stephen Hendry. On Wednesday afternoon there are a range of activities for you both on and off-site. Some students participate in sport, whilst others use this time for work experience or debating. In addition to this, we run an elective system which will allow you to study other subjects. Options include: Philosophy, Classical Civilization, Latin.

Our Upper School will, therefore, bring a new dimension to you both in terms of privilege and responsibility, the two sides of the same coin. In return, we expect a high level of self-discipline and personal responsibility along with a willingness to take leading roles within the running of the school. We expect all our Sixth Form students to set a good example to the younger members of the school and the Student Leadership Team, led by the Head Boy/Girl and their deputies, makes a significant contribution to the day to day running of the school.

M. G. Barrow
Head of Upper School