Year 11
Supporting our students to thrive and achieve their best is at the heart of Year 11 at Therfield. We know that Year 11 can be a challenging time, so we work hard to make sure our students have the support, guidance and opportunities they need to succeed.
High-quality teaching and learning, alongside subject-specific intervention, helps our students make progress and reach their potential. But we know that success is about more than just exams. Our extensive pastoral support, including our tutor programme, Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA), Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner Exam Stress Group and school counselling service, helps our students look after their wellbeing and feel supported throughout the year.
Our aim is simple: to help every student make the most of their ‘Seven Year Journey’ at Therfield, whether that means continuing into our Sixth Form or moving on to a vocational course that supports their future goals.
As students move into Year 11, we also recognise their growing maturity and independence. Our annual ‘Jumper Vote’ is a fun way of marking this transition. Our Year 10 students vote for the colour of jumper they would like to wear when they become Year 11, helping them step into their role as the senior students of the school and building a real sense of identity and belonging.
And, of course, Year 11 isn’t all about exams!
Our Year 11 Prom gives students the chance to celebrate their time at Therfield, come together with their friends and enjoy a well-earned moment before the exam season begins. Alongside this, our ‘Passport to the Ball’ initiative encourages students to keep up with their weekly revision, giving them something to work towards and helping them stay motivated.
Year 11 is a big year. We want our students to leave Therfield feeling proud of what they have achieved, confident about what comes next and ready for their next chapter.
