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18:00 PM - 21 Jan 2025

Our German exchange students had a great weekend with their host families and last Friday the students enjoyed a trip to Hampton Court Palace. Today, we said goodbye until February when our students will head to Wolfsburg, Germany, for the next chapter of the exchange program. pic.twitter.com/WKqvC55pSl

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18:00 PM - 17 Jan 2025

A HUGE Willkommen to our German Exchange Students from the Ratsgymnasium School in Wolfsburg, Germany! This incredible exchange programme allows students from HWS and Wolfsburg to, explore a new culture, sharpen their language skills and build life-long friendships. pic.twitter.com/e9Q8zJ5etB

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18:00 PM - 16 Jan 2025

Yesterday, our Yr 11 students got a glimpse into life as a 6th former! From A-level taster sessions to enrichment activities (and some well-earned free time in the common room), it was an incredible day! We can’t wait to welcome them officially to our 6th form next year! pic.twitter.com/si2oQ9WXbo

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18:00 PM - 15 Jan 2025

Our 52 GCSE Drama students were blown away by the phenomenal War Horse at New Victoria Theatre, Woking. From the moving performances to the exhilarating storytelling, it was truly a night to remember. Some students even said it was "the best thing they had ever seen"! pic.twitter.com/5FgmF332EO

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18:00 PM - 15 Jan 2025

Our 52 GCSE Drama students were blown away by the phenomenal War Horse at New Victoria Theatre, Woking. From the moving performances to the exhilarating storytelling, it was truly a night to remember. Some students even said it was "the best thing they had ever seen"! pic.twitter.com/43kbz0eKbf

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17:00 PM - 4 Jan 2025

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18:00 PM - 20 Dec 2024

Wishing you all a peaceful and restful break. From the staff and students of Hinchley Wood School. Please see below our December Newsletter.https://t.co/p6TRpWj2hh

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18:00 PM - 18 Dec 2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a night of festive music and community spirit in support of the Dementia Centre at the Claygate Centre for the Community. Proceeds from the concert will fund visiting musicians to bring joy and comfort to those living with dementia. pic.twitter.com/OcU6wZvuGA

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18:06 PM - 12 Dec 2024

Our Year 7 and 8 students spread holiday cheer this Wednesday by visiting the Dementia Centre in Claygate to sing carols! They started with traditional favourites, followed by modern tunes, and wrapped up with a joyful sing-along to 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas'. pic.twitter.com/Dpeb2VlEfA

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15:35 PM - 10 Dec 2024

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UniI & Futures Info

University Applications (UNIFROG access)

Please see below links to information that will help when making a university application.  If you need help at any stage of the process please see Mrs Boyd or one of the sixth form team.

1.Website address: https://www.unifrog.org/code

2. Click on Sign In button top right hand corner

3. Click on Been Given a Form Code? > Sign in for the first time

4. On the page that opens up enter the code: WOAQParents  

PLEASE NOTE: this first time sign in code is valid for 90 days only from 19 March.  Once your account is set up you will have indefinite access.  If you wish to sign in for the first time after this time, please contact Mrs Boyd via rboyd@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk

5. Enter your details and create your own password

6. Click Sign Up

You will now have access to the platform.

If you have any queries or concerns please contact Mrs Boyd via rboyd@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk or 020 8398 7161 ex: 1341

  • See UCAS Widget (left) for quick help

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are an excellent alternative to University; apprentices are paid from day one and have work experience in the career of their choice, as well as studying for a qualification up to, and including, degree level.

The process of application is quite demanding, however, if you are successful your employer will be investing a considerable amount of time and money in you whilst you are training for your qualification.

Gone are the days when apprenticeships used to only be in low level qualifications; degree apprenticeships are abundant – please see information below to explore the options.

Work Experience

Year 12 students are expected to undertake a work experience placement during the last week of the summer term.

Oxbridge Programme

Hinchley Wood Sixth Form runs a comprehensive Oxbridge Programme for Years 12 and 13. 

Students with the relevant academic profile are invited to join at the start of Year 12.  The group meets fortnightly to:

  • Discuss ideas to develop their ability to think, problem solve and reason effectively in areas beyond the curriculum
  • Deliver Presentations on an area of their specialist subject that they have independently researched
  • Practice past entrance exam papers.
  • Receive guidance on the application and selection process, additional reading, lectures, master classes, summer schools and other activities to thoroughly prepare them for their application.

OMS (Oxford Mentoring Scheme) is an online mentoring scheme which all candidates are encouraged to apply for.  This provides regular online meetings with a current Oxford Undergraduate in the students’ specialist subject and 2 or 3 students from other schools. The Undergrad facilitates discussions, sets tasks and answers questions on the academic subject, admissions process and interviews.

Mock interviews are undertaken with all candidates often including external subject experts.

Enrichment Tutorials are offered to applicants from the group covering 8 weekly sessions delivered by two Oxford graduates on the history of thought, from The Enlightenment to Postmodernism, and include consideration of politics, art, literature, music and philosophy, culminating with an individual tutorial.

Subject Specialist Tutorials are offered by teachers at the school and replicate Oxbridge tutorials and interviews, challenging students to question and think more deeply about their chosen subject.

Visits:

  • We take students to Oxford for a day’s visit which includes two subject lectures and tour of the Colleges.
  • A representative from Oxford visits to speak to the group about admissions, interviews, the application process and life at Oxford.
  • Hinchley Wood Alumnae, studying at Oxford, return to the school to talk to the group about their experiences.

P & G Head Start Programme

P&G Head Start

Please click on the image to view the P & G Head Start Programme Presentation