"Bowled Over" by Wyke

28 November 2011

“Bowled Over” by Wyke – the latest post on the “Principal’s Blog”.

November was a busy time at the college and Jay reflects on the success of our two open evenings and the annual awards event.

There’s also some guidance for students as they work towards post-Christmas exams and coursework deadlines. To read more and to follow the “The Principal’s Blog” visit www.jaytrivedy.blogspot.com

Oxford Academic talks about the benefits of Wyke

21 November 2011

One of the most asked questions at open events is, why choose Wyke over a school sixth form?

Besides the benefits of an outstanding curriculum and great results, all in one fantastic location, Wyke is also an ideal stepping stone to independence on the road to higher education and employment. This point was reinforced by Oxford University academic and admissions tutor, Lucinda Rumsey, on her recent visit to Wyke, when the college hosted an Oxbridge interview workshop.

To hear Lucinda talk about the benefits of a “real” sixth form college, visit our Youtube channel

Tour de Wyke 2011

15 November 2011

The annual “Tour de Wyke” is under way, outside the library in the Oak building. This is a five day challenge and each day the students has seven hours to cycle as fast and as far as they possibly can. To add a competitive edge to the tour, the first year BTEC Sport students will compete against the second year students who completed the cycle last year, raising a massive £850.

This year we hope to collect even more as all proceeds will be donated to the KCFM Smile Foundation of Hull. To see the invaluable work that the charity do, visit their website at http://heysmilefoundation.org/

New Principal at Wyke

02 September 2011

Welcome and thanks from Jay Trivedy, the newly appointed Principal at Wyke Sixth Form College.

“As the new Principal of Wyke Sixth Form College, I would like to wish Dr Richard Smith my best wishes on his retirement. Dr Smith has left a fantastic legacy: the best set of results at A, AS and BTEC level achieved by the students at Wyke Sixth Form College.

I am delighted to be here and look forward to leading Wyke Sixth Form College on to the next stage in its development. We have outstanding facilities, excellent staff and superb results. I welcome prospective students to join our success and to fulfil their potential in an environment that is an excellent preparation for the next stage.”

Superb Results at Wyke

18 August 2011

Yet again, students at Wyke have shown that a combination of talent, hard work, superb teaching and the best possible facilities make them more than 99% likely to gain pass grades at A level.

100% pass rates were achieved in no less than 34 subjects. 42% of passes were top grades of A*, A or B.

Watch students receiving their results live on BBC Radio Humberside and KCFM.

View photographs of the A level results day on our Flickr account.