Facilities

The Becket Sixth Form Centre is a separate branch of The Becket School which houses Post-16 classrooms, a private study area, ICT facilities and the Common Room, with its own food serving area.

In addition, some lessons do take place in specialised classrooms within the main school.

Common Room

The key part of the Sixth Form facilities is the Common Room. This large room is found directly inside the Sixth Form Centre, and features sofas, catering, table football and a television system.

The Sixth Form Committee decorates the Common Room and organizes social events throughout the year, but at all other times its a great place to just chill out and relax with your friends. A small patio is located just outside, which features picnic tables available at all times of the year.

The Common Room also features a canteen area, where sixth form students can purchase food and drink throughout the day. A wide variety of hot and cold food and drink is available, all payable via the school’s cashless catering system, which can be topped-up online or on site.

Study Area

There is a large silent-study area above the common room which, as well as housing the Sixth Form Office, also cont

ains ICT Facilities, cubicles for written work and a separate ICT area for group work.

Notice boards also include latest information and advice on universities and open days. The study area also features full air conditioning equipment, keeping you cool in the summer but warm in the winter.

Learning Resource Centre

If you need somewhere for reference or research materials, or if you need to get hold of a textbook, the LRC is the place.

There is a wide variety of non-fiction books, including UCAS advice, textbooks and general research books. If you need something to read, there is also a large quantity of fiction, including novels, short stories and comics.

Specially for Sixth Formers, the LRC also sports a large Senior Fiction section, with both contemporary and classic works. If you need somewhere else to work, the LRC also features space for you to do your homework and revision, as well as including ICT facilities.

Classrooms

Specialist classrooms for Psychology, Economics, Sociology and Religious Studies are housed inside the Sixth Form Centre. Kitted out for group work, each classroom features interactive whiteboards and a modern ventilation system, as well as access to laptops for ICT work.

Lessons outside the Sixth Form Centre are equally equipped, with specialist subjects having specialist equipment. For example, separate labs for physics, chemistry and ethics exist, with modern equipment and prep rooms.

Hall and Chapel

The School Hall is a fantastic resource for everyone, and is used for drama and music performances, as well as some sports and the school’s annual Talent Show. The Hall is kitted out with A/V facilities, as well as comprehensive lighting suitable for any use.

Those who are in need of a quiet space should head to the Chapel, which is always available and staffed by the school Chaplain. The Becket Sixth is a Catholic sixth form, and so there are regular masses conducted in the chapel, as well as other services, but anyone who needs a quiet place or some emotional advice can be sure to turn to the Chapel and the Chaplain for advice. There are also annual retreats to Lourdes and The Briars in Crich.

Sports Facilities

The Becket has excellent sports facilities, including two gyms, astroturf, a cricket pitch and many football pitches.

There are many after-school and lunchtime sports activities to get involved in, as well as Sixth Form teams for inter-school competitive sports. Those who choose to study PE/Sports Science also make use of a dedicated classroom for this subject.

Drama and Music

The school has two comprehensive drama studios, as well as use of the school Hall (see below). All the rooms include modern equipment, including excellent lighting and audio visual facilities. All drama students are guaranteed to use these facilities, specifically for drama performances which the school puts on each year.

Those who are of a more musical inclination will love the resources The Becket have. There are 5 music practice rooms, with instrumental tuition available. There are also two music classrooms, with PCs using Cubase and Sebelius Music Editing Software, and plenty of instruments available for use or hire.