Junior Common Room

In 1995 an ugly building was transformed into a most attractive Junior Common Room (known as the JCR) for the use of the Sixth Form. As well as a large well-lit central social space with plenty of easy chairs, at one end there is a canteen, and a study area at the other. At break and lunchtime 200+ young men and women create a vibrant culture, in fine weather spilling out through three sets of French windows onto a patio area, where there are picnic tables, and further onto the field in order to play social football and other games.

Each of the 18 Sixth Form tutor groups sends a representative to sit on the JCR Committee which meet most Mondays. At this forum all aspects of Sixth Form life are debated, from the type of food which students would like to see served in the canteen to the planning of the Leavers’ Yearbook and dances. (a popular Snowball and Leavers Ball is held every year at local venues.)
Prefects

All Sixth Formers have the opportunity to become a school Prefect for a year. The Head Boy and Girl and six Senior Prefects, who are appointed at the end of the Lent term of Year 12, meet weekly with the Headmaster and Deputy Head to coordinate the day to day running of the school and for special occasions, and act as a sounding board for the rest of the school. Two Form Prefects per form for Years 7 to 10 and a number of Junior School Prefects take up their duties at the start of Year 13.

We feel that prefecture provides the opportunity to learn to exercise authority with pupils of all ages, and to develop communication and inter-personal skills. It develops maturity and teamwork with a sense of commitment, responsibility and social awareness for the general benefit of all.

Extra-Curricular Activities

One of the strengths of the school lies in its wide range of extra-curricular activities, in many of which very high standards are achieved.

In the Sixth Form, students have opportunities to be involved in a wide variety of sports and in recent years school teams have done well on our competitive circuit.
Many students play in orchestras and sing in choirs, and those selected for national youth choirs and orchestras are too numerous to mention here. Drama is another area of enjoyment and success.

Many students help other people through the Children’s University scheme in Hull, our weekly lunch for the elderly, and by distributing parcels to old folk at Christmas.
For an example of some of our more notable successes see the ‘Clubs’ page.

Young Enterprise

A national educational charity, Young Enterprise aims to provide pupils with the skills and attitude required for personal success.

Over forty students from Year 12 participate in the competition each year, with each student sitting the YE examination during the Spring term. In 2005 the Hymers College Young Enterprise Company Avian Enterprise won the National Finals of this competition and came 2nd in Europe.  In 2006 the Hymers College Company Tops Off again represented the Yorkshire and Humberside Region in the National Finals, making Hymers College the only school to have been represented in the National Finals 2 years running.

Advisers from local business support each company and we would welcome the assistance of any parent who feels that they, or their company, would like to join us in this year’s campaign. Please contact Mr Gravelle or Mr McTeare.
J Gravelle