Monday mornings are always exciting for Etone College’s Sixth Formers! Period 2 gives way to our students to select modules of enrichment that provide opportunities to build Employability Skills and showcase Etone and Matrix Values.

This week our students had the opportunity to;

Take part in Mental Health workshops, where they consider what makes them feel “not-so-great”, where making emotions out of Play-Doh was an opportunity to relive childhood moments, laugh and express how we feel at different times of the day.

Our very own Etone Alumni Graduate Jahbari Ferdinand came to visit Year 12&13 today! 

Jahbari is currently studying Mathematics at Oxford University having left Etone in 2024. He gave an informative session on the application process for Oxford and what life is like at one of the top universities in the UK!

Thank you for joining us Jahbari we look forward to hearing about your continued success in the future!

Etone College Sixth Form welcomed Soccer Assist who presented to our football academy students regarding the opportunities to play and study in the United States!

As part of the comprehensive careers provision at Etone College the opportunities provided by our range of speakers discuss the scholarship pathways and how they can lead to many outcomes, not just earning a degree, but also graduate employment, further education or the MLS/NWSL draft. It’s not just the opportunities in football that expand with a scholarship but those for life too.

Thank you again Alex for a in depth and informative presentation! 

On Thursday 10^th July our pupils in main school and Sixth Form students joined together to raise funds for Birmingham Children’s Hospital by hosting our first ever Summer Fair. Designed by our amazing Sixth Form team and the Community Champions within, they had done an amazing job of creating an amazing atmosphere. Giving the whole school the opportunity to have a go at some traditional favourties and watch our Staff vs Student football match.

Across the event pupils took part in stalls including;

Across all of the stalls pupils were keen to get involved, win prizes and give money to a worthy cause. For some the biggest draw had to be the ‘Soak the Teacher’ with all our staff taking part being good sports. Whilst we can’t really work out who got the most soaked, it was great to see members of our leadership team taking part and giving pupils the chance to get their own back and settle scores across the year.

Whilst we do not yet have a totally figure for the event, we are sure to have raised hundreds towards the charity and therefore would like to thank everybody who support the event.

Today, all Year 12 students attneded an informative and engaging session led by Mr. Ehsan from Student Finance England. The talk provided students with up-to-date, accurate information about the financial support available for university, including tuition fee and maintenance loans, accommodation costs, and other funding options.

Mr. Ehsan helped demystify the financial aspects of higher education, reassuring students and parents that university can be an affordable and achievable goal. As the session was delivered directly by a representative from Student Finance England, students in the 2025–2026 cohort received the most current guidance to help them make informed decisions about their next steps.

What a fantastic day our Sixth Form incomers had as they attended the biggest taster day yet. With more courses on offer than ever before and attendance at its highest, we are proud to have welcomed our new cohort of Year 12’s.

Being welcomed by Miss Sandilands and the wider Sixth Form team, our new students enjoyed pain au chocolat’ and drinks as they listened intently to what their time at Etone College would offer them.

Across the day students had the chance to experience the delights of Business; considering how branding impacts our choices and attitudes to price, Criminology; considering the impact and effects of crime and of course tasters in our Football Academy programme - Along with the whole host of subjects.

The day was a complete success and it was lovely for students to see Sixth Form in full swing - We can wait to see you next year!

It was time to say goodbye to the Year 13 Class of 25 on Wednesday. A bitter sweet celebration as Year 13 pupils joined together to say a thank you to their members of staff and goodbye to the Sixth Form which has been their home for education for the last two years. For some it was the end of a longer ear as we say goodbye to some pupils/ students who have journeyed from Year 7 to Year 13 in our very buildings. When we look back in those seven years there have been some truly triumphant times, but also more road blocks than we would care to revisit including of course the pandemic. We look forward to welcoming them back for results day but for now: Congratulations Year 13!

On Friday 23rd May  Etone Elect will be running a cake/bake sale in the sixth form social area. 

Please come along - with your change! And buy some cakes and treats to support a great cause. All proceeds will go to the charity Mind which supports thousands of people with their mental health. 

Pupils will be selling some cakes for as low as 20p! What a steal!

Please see the attached poster and come along to support our sixth formers. 

As you are aware at Etone we pride ourselves in supporting each pupil to achieve their best. In 2020 we introduced our Football Education Academy as an additional programme to complement our Sixth Form offer.

We are therefore pleased to announce one of our academy teams clinched the league title for the second season running with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Derby County, not only does this mean the team lift the trophy for a second time, but it also means another trip to Wembley Stadium during the Championship play-offs to receive the trophy in front of 80,000 people.

With one point needed to secure victory, it was all to play for and our team delivered with fantastic form. From the first whilst the team took control of the game goals from Grant, Marston, Griffin and Hollis secured the points and ultimately the title. Leading to our consecutive win and putting the Academy firmly in place.