During the week of 21st–25th October, the Midsomer Norton Sixth Form Student Council organised a range of rock-themed events under the banner of 'Rocktober' to raise funds for various charities, as part of their annual charities week.

The Midsomer Norton Sixth Form Council is a peer- elected group of students who presently study in the Sixth Form. Each elected student has a specific role, examples being Charity, Sports, Media, Social etc., as well as the Head Boy and Girl who front every event and act as the voice of the collective council. As a strong, unified group, these students plan countless events, however, their most important role is to enhance the experience of the Sixth Form for their fellow students, to ensure that the Sixth Form continues to be an enjoyable, vibrant place to study.

Rocktober events included a 'Just Dance Competition', cake sales and a rock-themed Dress-Up Day. The entire week culminated with the grand finale event of a 'Rocktober Gig' which was held in the school hall.

The 'Rocktober Gig' included a specially-formed teachers' band who were excellent, student bands and solo singers, but also a surprise 'flash mob' by the teachers and Sixth Form Council, who spontaneously danced to Busted's aptly-named song 'What I go to School For', which had everyone entertained, on their feet and in a state of dazed amusement!

The Sixth Form Student Council commented: "We thought it would be a great way to raise lots of money for worthy causes, through a variety of events. We knew that staff and students would like the theme and would therefore enjoy being involved. The 'flash mob' was a complete surprise to the audience of fellow students, which was fantastic!"

As well as raising money for charity, the Sixth Form Council have delivered assemblies to the whole school throughout this term, raising awareness of disability and hate crime, which was in support of Mencap and 'Hate Crime Awareness Week'.

The Sixth Form Council concluded by saying: "We are so proud to have raised money for both Bath Junior Gateway and the Midsomer Norton Sixth Form Senior Citizens' Christmas Party.

"We would like to extend a huge thank you to all of those who were involved and most importantly, donated... ROCK ON!"