Coleg Sir Gâr is preparing to launch its brand-new A-level programme called Sir Gâr 6 and is inviting the public to find out more at its Sir Gâr 6 virtual open evening in June.
The programme, which represents a college sixth form, includes More Able and Talented (MAT) groups and provides 32 A-level courses at the college’s Graig campus in Llanelli, many of which are not offered as GCSE subjects.
As part of the Seren network, MAT students take part in academically-led sessions working with PhD students in subjects such as how genetics plays a part in patient treatment.
With an already impressive set of continuous A-level results and a highly supportive learning environment, the college’s Sir Gâr 6 is regarded as a high achieving post-16 academic centre for Carmarthenshire.
In 2020 this A-level programme was rated excellent in terms of Value Added, which is when a student achieves a grade that is more than expected, and rated in the top 10% across the UK. It also achieved a 100% pass rate of A* to E grades in 2021.
The ethos of the Sir Gâr 6 team is that every student deserves an excellent education, therefore staff provide challenges as well as support to ensure that every student achieves their very best.
Learners receive top-class tuition and outstanding experiences where positive relationships between families and teachers are built to provide care and support and to develop personal and academic resilience.
The college also offers practical support such as providing all chemistry, maths, computing and physics students with additional maths lessons which are built into weekly timetables.
Opportunities are also provided to improve GCSE grades and these sessions are also built into learner timetables.
During the first few weeks of starting college, there is flexibility to change A-level subjects which can be arranged with staff.
Standard entry requirements for A-levels at Sir Gâr 6 are six GCSEs at grades A* – C, including maths and English although specific entry requirements for each subject, will be detailed with the individual course details.
Orla Williams who heads A-level and Access courses at Coleg Sir Gâr said:
“At Sir Gâr 6 we will build on your talent with bespoke tutorial groups for our More Able and Talented (MAT) learners, Sports Academy students, Skills Challenge Certificate (SCC) groups and Welsh speaking learners.
“Our pastoral teams work with you to help you succeed in your subjects and encourage you to take advantage of the many enrichment opportunities available such as the Ambassador Scholarship Programme, Duke of Edinburgh, and international study through the Turing Scheme and Operation Wallacea.
“We look forward to helping you choose the subjects that best suit you at our open evening.”
Dr Andrew Cornish, Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion principal added:
“Achieving excellence and inspiring learners is at the very heart of Sir Gâr 6.
“These fundamental principles are driven by committed, knowledgeable and experienced staff who do their very best to ensure that all learners reach their full potential.
“Coleg Sir Gâr is a caring institution, helping to shape and support learners to strive for what they want to be and what they want to achieve in their lives.
