Devonport High School for Boys

At the end of year 11 your world is one of choice. You are free to choose the  direction best fitted to your future aspirations. Higher education and future employers demand of recruits
that they should be fully rounded, resilient, emotionally intelligent, entrepreneurial and digitally competent. They should also be well qualified individuals capable of teamwork, self-management and leadership with sound communication skills. A good sixth form must be able to offer students the opportunities to gain the key skills to meet all of these demands. At Devonport High School for Boys we offer you a history of outstanding academic success and excellent opportunity to develop yourself through a wide range of extracurricular activities.

At advanced level you finally have the chance to focus your studies on those areas that really interest you. Most students at Devonport High School for Boys now study 3 subjects to A level. It is vitally important that you seek help in making your choices. Teaching Staff will be happy to offer you in-depth advice about your suitability to follow particular courses. You must, however, look further ahead and find out if your choices match your future life aspirations. For the first time in your life the onus for this research rests with you! Take advantage of all of the good sources of advice shared through your tutor, Head of Year, lead person for Careers at your school, representatives from the Careers South West group as well as your family and friends and the year group above you. It is crucial that you do not become narrowly academic in your post 16 life. At Devonport High School for Boys all students follow an Enrichment study programme. This is a course of discussion seminars and visiting speakers which will broaden your horizons and enhance your communication skills.

Outside of lesson time the school seeks to provide support for students in their studies. Departments have areas which can be used for guided self study and members of staff are always willing to provide help when asked. We encourage you to engage in one to one communication with teaching staff, to take responsibility for seeking guidance and to pursue active independent study. In addition to your chosen A levels we facilitate a wide range of non-academic opportunities. Our sixth formers are encouraged to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, work related learning, higher education visits, voluntary community work, various Service Cadet Forces, sport
teams, music and drama productions, subject competitions and overseas expeditions, as well as become Subject Ambassadors, Prefects, Peer Mentors and much more! All these are opportunities to be grasped – remember, it’s the whole person we endeavour to develop.
 

The Sixth Form at Devonport High School for Boys is far more than the sum of its parts. We aim to develop a real sense of community responsibility.

Sixth Form students play a major part in the shape and character of that community through their leading roles in the House system. The Prefect system, House leadership and Subject Ambassador positions allow sixth formers to demonstrate fuller leadership in the day to day running of the school and organising a variety of extracurricular events.
 

The Sixth Form at Devonport High School for Boys really is what you make it. We encourage you to develop the depth and breadth, as well as to explore opportunities to extend and enrich your studies. We offer the expertise; with your commitment, we can work together to open the door to your future.

Sharon Davidson
Assistant Headteacher - Post 16