Student Life
Sixth form students play a vital role in academy life. Sixth form students run literacy, numeracy and behaviour mentoring programmes with the lower school. They also take a lead role in charity fundraising within their communities. We also have a team of elected sixth form prefects, who co-ordinate student voice events, sixth form and lower school events and much more.
Pastoral Support
We provide a strong programme of pastoral support to ensure student are well supported throughout their time at Shirley Park and beyond. Students are taught important life skills through their weekly ‘Empower Me’ tutorials, covering a range of contextualised topics.
All sixth formers are part of a tutor group and will meet with their tutors regularly, as well as having a dedicated Head of Year and Wellbeing officer.
We operate an open door policy at Oasis Shirley Park Sixth Form, and encourage our students to come forward with any concerns, no matter how small.
Sixth Form Spaces
We have two dedicated sixth form spaces, The Study Centre and The Learning Curve. We also have specialised sixth form classrooms.
· A quiet collaborative working space including a small private kitchen facility and student lockers
· A silent study space, which is open daily after school until at least 5 pm, where students can work independently supported by the sixth form team. This area features a full IT suite, desk space and shelving facility to store folders and books.
· Our A-level Art students are all provided with their own individual studio space.
· Our students have access to whole academy facilities including the canteen, providing hot meals, and indoor and outdoor sports facilities.
· Sixth form students are permitted to leave the site at lunch times to make use of local facilities.
· All students are provided with an iPad for the duration of their sixth form studies.
Independent Study
Independent study is a large part of sixth form. We recognise that this jump in independence can be daunting. That is why, during Autumn 1 and 2 and Spring 1, students are taught how to effectively complete independent study, during weekly tutorials.
Subject leads have provided both reading lists, and independent study guides for our sixth formers.
Independent Study and Reading Lists for each subject
There's no place in London like Oasis, a truly tight-knit community with exceptional teachers and staff. I couldn't have asked for better!Oneil, Alumni 2020
We’re made to feel that our teachers are always there, being approachable and helpful, whether in person or over email. Ronaldo, Alumni 2021
The Oasis Shirley Park Sixth Form dress code is as follows:
We believe that sixth form students should be dressed smartly. This is to emphasise the academic environment that we have and to ensure that they are ready for the world of work. We want students to take pride in their appearance, and represent the academy, while having personalised expression within the dress code. Students should adhere to a ‘business dress’ code.
Smart shirts, blouses and tops
Smart trousers
Skirts that reach the mid thigh or longer
Smart shoes (polishable or suede)
Smart jumpers and cardigans
Jewellery is permitted (if discrete and suitable for a professional environment)
Lanyards must be worn at all times
Blazers or smart jackets
Students should not wear:
Trainers
Cropped tops
Ugg boots (or similar sheep skin footwear)
Sweat shirts
Coats (inside the building)
Slogans, hoodies or denim
Jean-type trousers, jeggings or leggings.
Bodycon or skin-tight dresses and skirts.
Vest tops, t-shirts or sweatshirts.
Hats or caps
Visible tattoos
Students who forget their lanyard will be given another on loan and a minute sanction. If a student loses their lanyard, a £5 charge must be paid on ParentPay for a replacement.
The 16-19 bursary fund will be available for enrolled students to apply for financial support including the purchase of clothes to meet the dress code.