Sixth Form News
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| We got to school at 5am, and got on the bus. We were all tired, but excited for the exchange! We swiftly passed through security, with no problems. This left us time to buy food, and look around the shops. When we arrived in Bad Wurzach, we had a tour of the town. It was really interesting to see the historic side of the town. We learnt about the history of the castle in Bad Wurzach, and the connections it had with World War 2. We also learnt about the benefits of a marsh in Bad Wurzach - recreation, health and beauty. We walked through the park and saw beautiful landscapes. We then met our exchange partners, back at the school. They were all super friendly, and super welcoming. We all went home, played games and got to know our partners. | Wir sind um 5:00 Uhr in der Schule angekommen, und wir gingen im Bus. Wir waren alle super müde, aber auch aufgeregt für den Austausch. Wir gingen schnell durch die Flughafensicherheit, mit keinen Problemen. Wir hatten Zeit, um Essen zu kaufen und um die Geschäfte zu sehen. Als wir in Bad Wurzach angekommen sind, hatten wir eine Tour der Stadt. Es war hochinteressant, die historischen Aspekt der Stadt zu sehen. Wir haben über die Geschichte der Schloss in Bad Wurzach gelernt, und auch wir haben über die Verbindungen dieses Schloss mit die zweite Welt Krieg gelernt. Bad Wurzach ist eine Kurstadt, und wir haben über die Vorteile der Zumpf in der Stadt gelernt -Erholung, Gesundheit und Schönheit. Wir sind durch den Park gewandert, um atemberaubende Landschaften zu sehen. Zurück in der Schule, haben wir unsere Austauschpartner / Austauschpartnerin getroffen. Sie war super freundlich. Wir sind zu ihren Häuser gegangen, um sie besser kennenzulernen. |
| The next day, we all woke up early and made our way to school for a morning of lessons with our partners. The lessons were very different. They used Ipads for writing, and mostly stayed in the same classroom. It was very interesting to see these differences. Then we had free time in Bad Wurzach - we explored the shops and supermarkets. One thing that was really interesting to us was the Pfandsystem. You put your empty bottles in, and it gives you a deposit back - a great environmental initiative! That afternoon we spent more time getting to know our partners. | Im nächstem Tag, haben wir uns früh aufgewacht und gingen in die Schule für Morgen Unterrichten mit unseren Partner. Der Unterricht war super anders als England. Sie nutzte iPads für Schreibung und blieb im gleichen Klassenzimmer. Es war sehr interessant, diesem Unterschiede zu sehen. Nachdem wir Freizeit in Bad Wurzach hatten. Wir erforscht die Geschäfte und Supermärkte. Ein Sache, die hochinteressant war, war das Pfandsystem. Sie stellen alte Flaschen in die Maschine, und sie bekommen ein Pfand - eine tolle Umwelt-Initiative! Im Nachmittag, wir haben mehr Zeit mit unseren Partner verbringen. |
| We are writing this on Wednesday, and are very much looking forward to the rest of the week! We are going to visit Christmas markets in Munich and Lindau. We are also excited to ride to Pfänderbahn. On Saturday, we will have a free day with our families, before returning to England on Sunday. | Wir schreiben diesen Artikel am Mittwoch, und freuen uns für die übrige Woche! Wir werden den Weihnachtsmarkt in München und Lindau besuchen. Wir freuen uns auch die Pfänderbahn zu rodeln. Am Samstag werden wir Freizeit mit unseren Austauschfamilie haben. Am Sonntag werden wir zurück nach England fahren. |
| A big thank you to all of our outstanding teachers, and of course Frau König, for organising this exchange. Without them, this would not be able to happen. | Dankeschön zu unserem unglaubliche Lehrerin und natürlich Frau König, die diesen Austausch organisiert hat. Ohne sie könnten wir diesen Austausch nicht machen. |
- Ezra McHugh & Will Venn, Year 12
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Last night, our Head Students, Orlagh and Wilfrid, attended the annual Merchant Taylors' Doctors' Dinner along with Mr Marston and some other representatives from the MTOAT. It was a Black tie formal event, hosted in the prestigious Merchant Taylors’ Hall, a vast and beautiful building in the heart of the city of London.
It was lovely evening, with opportunities to meet people from other MTC schools and network with many Livery Company members. We had a delicious four course meal accompanied by lots of drinks, and being sat with unfamiliar people allowed us to further develop our schools relationship with the Company. Excitingly, we met guest speaker Sir Jeremy Hunt, who spoke to us a bit about his time in parliament!
- Wallingford School Sixth Form
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Lydia, Year 12, is 'Highly Commended' at the BBC Oxford Make a Difference Awards 2025.
She said, "I had the opportunity to attend the BBC Oxford Make a Difference Awards 2025, where I was one of four finalists in the Young Hero category. It was a wonderful evening, and I enjoyed hearing so many inspiring stories about the amazing ways people in our community are supporting others."
Well done Lydia, a fantastic achievement!
Thank you to @befreeyc for the nomination!
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At the beginning of the school year, around 14 Year 12 students attended a workshop with the Speakers Trust to improve teamwork, public speaking, and creativity. After a Dragons’ Den-style activity, 6 of us were picked to represent the school in the real competition. The day after, our team had a virtual meeting with our mentors, whom we told our initial idea: wanting to make an app to help school leavers into employment, and gathered feedback on how to develop it for the competition. Our team met up 3 times a week, once afterschool with our mentors and twice in school without. In these meetings we not only developed our ideas but got to know each other, giving supportive feedback on how to improve our presentation slides and our speeches. As the day of the competition came closer, our meetings became more frequent, even meeting outside of school. On the final school day before the competition, we had another workshop with the Speakers Trust, where we refined our speeches and improved our delivery, ensuring they were ready for the day of the competition.
Finally came the day of the competition, where we travelled to the Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London. We felt so honoured to even be in such a beautiful building, let alone get the chance to speak to three highly esteemed judges who we presented our idea to, as well as conferring with other competing schools. The atmosphere was full of excitement and nerves from the minibus, to the train, to Pret where we had lunch! We spent the day rehearsing, enjoying the provided snacks, and getting to know our way around the building. The day was extremely productive, but we still had our fair share of laughs. Even though we didn’t win, the experience and skills gained will stick with us for the rest of our lives. We are so grateful to have been a part of the Livery Academy Awards and if given the chance would definitely do it again.
- Lydia & Ruby, Year 12
All photographs copyright Kris Piotrowski
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We heard from Head Students, Wilfrid and Orlagh, in our Summer Newsletter, who excitedly set out their goals for the year ahead. They can't wait to work with all students, so if you spot them walking around the school, please do share your ideas or have a little chat to get to know them. We look forward to hearing more very soon!
"As Head Students, not only is our role to represent Wallingford School at events, but also help shape a more positive and inclusive learning environment by listening to students and working closely with staff. Together with the wider student leadership team, we’ve chosen three key focus areas this year: safety, community, and the environment.
"Safety means making sure every student feels physically and mentally secure, in and out of school. One key project we’re hoping to introduce is regular first aid education during PSHE lessons. These are practical, life-saving skills that every student should have the chance to learn.
"Community is about making sure everyone feels they belong. We’d love to see more inclusive events, better recognition of student achievements beyond the academic, and even something like a Wallingford students super-curriculars showcase. We also hope to continue the success of the Freshers’ Fair and are looking into a student feedback platform where ideas and concerns can be shared to help all students feel heard and valued.
"The environment is something we all have a responsibility to protect. We’re starting small with a renewed focus on recycling, clear bin signage, and waste education. Looking ahead, we’d love to explore ideas like book swaps, zero-waste competitions, or even creating more green spaces around the school.
"Our aim is to help Wallingford School become an even better place to learn - a school where students feel supported and involved in the greatest capacity possible. We know we can’t solve everything, but we’re determined to make meaningful changes wherever we can with honesty, collaboration, and an earnest drive to make a difference."