The College Senate allows you to have a say on how your Sixth Form is run, as well as the events that take place and the external work that the College partakes in.
The Senate is divided into five committees: Charity and Events; Eco; Communications; Teaching and Learning; and Wellbeing with student heads of each. They are led overall by a student-elected President. Together, the hard-working and dedicated team organise events to raise money and awareness for good causes and help to make Dereham Sixth Form College an enjoyable and inclusive experience for all.
AMELIA SMITH - PRESIDENT 2025-2026
“I just wanted to say thank you for voting for me and putting your trust in me to run the new Senate. If you have any suggestions, please get in touch with me or any member of the Senate. I look forward to seeing what we can achieve as a Senate.”
COMMITTEE UPDATES
WELLBEING: The committee look to create wellbeing iniatives for students, themed mindfulness clubs, running events to help students deal with the stress and helping to set up student-led clubs of any type. They have also been busy looking at organising different events to raise awareness during Mental Health Awareness Week. They are working towards introducing exciting, new gratitude slips for students to show theur thanks towards those who they are grateful for, as well as a ‘Wear it Green’ day to raise awareness for mental health and emotional wellbeing.
CHARITY AND EVENTS: The committee look to hold events throughout the year to support local and national charities. Each event raises money for the charity as well as for the Senate to help support future events. The committee work towards planning Sports Day at the end of the summer term, as well as their Year 13 Prom.
COMMUNICATIONS: The committe have been very productive already, overseeing and writing the return of the College newspaper, The Duck. They welcome contributions for any students or member of staff. The committe also plan to contribute to the College’s social media presence.
TEACHING AND LEARNING: The committee’s aim is to make the learning experience as enjoyable as possible, inside and outside of the classroom. This includes supporting revision, extracurricular activities and life skills. They have been exploring plan to improve the student study spaces and looking towards exciting new opportunities, such as providing first aid training for all students.
ECO: The committee plan to make the College an even more environmentally friendly place, as well as work alongside Northgate High School to help their Orchard flourish and examine other ways in which we can improve our environmental impact within our community. They also aim to inform students of ways in which they can be more sustainable, for example promoting second-hand fashion apps.