Princess Helena College

Sixth Form Activities

Sixth formers are strongly encouraged to maintain a wide and varied extra-curricular activities programme, not only to ensure that they develop as fully rounded individuals, but also to help them compile a 'Record of Achievement' that will increase their chances of successful university or job applications. There is a huge range on offer at Princess Helena College, including the following:

Aerobics and Fitness (in our Fitness suite), debating, dance, drama, CCF, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Duke of Edinburgh, Horse Riding, LAMDA, LIfe Drawing, Life Saving, Photography, Trampolining, Young Enterprise and a wide variety of choirs, bands and sports

Leadership

There are many opportunities to develop influencing, decision and policy making leadership skills in the sixth form. Sixth formers are role models for the younger pupils and they are involved in the day to day running of the school. They will assist with organising House activities, supervising sporting and musical events, and assuming an active role on the Prefect Team and Student Council.

Young Enterprise

The Young Enterprise programme is an exciting and practical business experience. It provide students with a basic understanding of the way in which a business is organised and managed, as well as developing skills such as team work, communication, decision making and time management; all of which are valued by employers and higher educational institutions.Young Enterprise offers students the opportunity to run a real company and to learn about aspects of business first-hand.
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Volunteering

Community service forms an important part of each girl's education. Participation in the scheme fosters a sense of responsibility and the opportunity to devote time and attention to help others enhances a girl's appreciation and understanding of the wider community in which she lives.

Life Skills - The LINKS Programme

We recognise the importance of developing young women who demonstrate a range of abilities above and beyond their academic achievements. Our LINKS programme provides all girls with the enrichment experiences required to prepare them for life beyond Princ.ess Helena College These include independence of thought, self-confidence, teamwork, effective communication and problem solving.

CCF

Our CCF (Combined Cadet Force) contingent grows from strength to strength. From September 2009, all girls in Year 9 are offered the opportunity to take part in weekly sessions with boys from St Columba's College.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is very popular at Princess Helena College with over 35 girls receiving awards last year. The Scheme is run as part of the Hertfordshire Consortium and so girls take part with pupils from other schools in the area in their expeditions and training. Expeditions include trips to the Peak District, cycling in Holland and horse riding in the Brecon Beacons.

Girls regularly continue through the Scheme to achieve their Gold Awards and they receive full support and guidance from the school throughout.