1. H IGHSTED GRAMMAR SCHOOL Welcome to your Sixth Form Information Evening 27 January 2011 Please switch off all mobile phones Welcome to your Sixth Form Information Evening 27 January 2011 Please switch off all mobile phones

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3. H IGHSTED GRAMMAR SCHOOL Headteacher:Jennifer Payne Deputy Head:Anne Kelly Head of Sixth Form: Nik Evans Headteacher:Jennifer Payne Deputy Head:Anne Kelly Head of Sixth Form: Nik Evans To seek, to learn, today…. To seek, to learn, today…. ….to shape, to lead, tomorrow ….to shape, to lead, tomorrow

4. H IGHSTED GRAMMAR SCHOOL National structure for post-16 educationNational structure for post-16 education Re-structured A-levels:Re-structured A-levels: Year 12- AS exams taken Year 13- A2 exams, giving full A-level - and/or additional AS levels, increasing breadth Supports life-long learning, increases flexibility, meets future needsSupports life-long learning, increases flexibility, meets future needs National structure for post-16 educationNational structure for post-16 education Re-structured A-levels:Re-structured A-levels: Year 12- AS exams taken Year 13- A2 exams, giving full A-level - and/or additional AS levels, increasing breadth Supports life-long learning, increases flexibility, meets future needsSupports life-long learning, increases flexibility, meets future needs ‘Students make excellent progress in the Sixth Form… They are actively involved in all aspects of school life and provide excellent role models and mentoring for younger pupils.’ Ofsted, February 2009

5. H IGHSTED GRAMMAR SCHOOL Universities able to select or recruit on actual achievement, not just predictionsUniversities able to select or recruit on actual achievement, not just predictions Universities and employers seeking evidence of key skills and wider participation:Universities and employers seeking evidence of key skills and wider participation: communication team work problem solving leadership and posts of responsibility work experience contribution to music, drama, sport …etc Universities and employers seeking evidence of key skills and wider participation:Universities and employers seeking evidence of key skills and wider participation: communication team work problem solving leadership and posts of responsibility work experience contribution to music, drama, sport …etc ‘Learners are rightly proud of their school. Relationships at all levels are excellent and staff and learners show mutual respect for each other.’ Ofsted, February 2009.

6. H IGHSTED GRAMMAR SCHOOL Sittingbourne Partnership:Sittingbourne Partnership: Highsted Grammar School Borden Grammar School Fulston Manor School Compatible timetables:Compatible timetables: give increased flexibility extend opportunity build on familiar relationships retain existing support structures Sittingbourne Partnership:Sittingbourne Partnership: Highsted Grammar School Borden Grammar School Fulston Manor School Compatible timetables:Compatible timetables: give increased flexibility extend opportunity build on familiar relationships retain existing support structures ‘There has been innovative work to engage learners and this has developed to take account of their views and preferred learning activities’ Ofsted, February 2009 Ofsted, February 2009

7. H IGHSTED GRAMMAR SCHOOL SchoolSchool or college? Highest quality teachingHighest quality teaching Excellent examination resultsExcellent examination results Ongoing pastoral care and supportOngoing pastoral care and support Widest academic choice:Widest academic choice: -over 35 traditional AS/A-level subjects -applied (vocational) A-level Preparation for further study - most students go on to UniversityPreparation for further study - most students go on to University SchoolSchool or college? Highest quality teachingHighest quality teaching Excellent examination resultsExcellent examination results Ongoing pastoral care and supportOngoing pastoral care and support Widest academic choice:Widest academic choice: -over 35 traditional AS/A-level subjects -applied (vocational) A-level Preparation for further study - most students go on to UniversityPreparation for further study - most students go on to University ‘…learners have particularly good opportunities to develop skills which prepare them superbly for the next steps in their education…’ Ofsted, February 2009

8. H IGHSTED GRAMMAR SCHOOL Popular A-level performance comparisons: summer 2010Popular A-level performance comparisons: summer 2010 ‘Learners make excellent progress and the great majority reach or exceed their challenging targets so that the standards are outstanding.’ Ofsted, February 2009 Ofsted, February 2009 Pass gradesA*/AA-BA-CA-DA-E Art & Design Highsted46%92%100% Local college provision0%31%44%88%100% Chemistry Highsted23%65%81%92%100% Local college provision13%25%50%88% English literature Highsted27%70%92%100% Local college provision0%22%50%94%100% Geography Highsted23%69%77%100% Local college provision0%11%33%78%89% Theatre Studies Highsted27%73%100% Local college provision0%13%38%88%100%

9. H IGHSTED GRAMMAR SCHOOL Musical concerts and drama productionsMusical concerts and drama productions European work experienceEuropean work experience Full programme of social and cultural opportunitiesFull programme of social and cultural opportunities European work experienceEuropean work experience Full programme of social and cultural opportunitiesFull programme of social and cultural opportunities ‘Learners have excellent opportunities to take responsibility and make a positive contribution to their own and the wider community’ Ofsted, February 2009 Ofsted, February 2009 Extensive enrichment programme: Complementary activities – both informal and certificatedComplementary activities – both informal and certificated Sporting opportunities at every levelSporting opportunities at every level Extensive enrichment programme: Complementary activities – both informal and certificatedComplementary activities – both informal and certificated Sporting opportunities at every levelSporting opportunities at every level

10. H IGHSTED GRAMMAR SCHOOL ‘Pupils’ excellent attitudes to learning and the quality of teaching they receive are key factors in their success...’ Ofsted, February 2009 Ofsted, February 2009 High expectations, a desire for excellenceHigh expectations, a desire for excellence Development of personal qualities and leadership skillsDevelopment of personal qualities and leadership skills Increasing self-confidence – independence, interpersonal skills, outstanding qualificationsIncreasing self-confidence – independence, interpersonal skills, outstanding qualifications Committed to preparing your daughters or sons for their futureCommitted to preparing your daughters or sons for their future High expectations, a desire for excellenceHigh expectations, a desire for excellence Development of personal qualities and leadership skillsDevelopment of personal qualities and leadership skills Increasing self-confidence – independence, interpersonal skills, outstanding qualificationsIncreasing self-confidence – independence, interpersonal skills, outstanding qualifications Committed to preparing your daughters or sons for their futureCommitted to preparing your daughters or sons for their future

11. H IGHSTED GRAMMAR SCHOOL Highsted Grammar School offers….. a full programme – no part-time courses;a full programme – no part-time courses; courses that are demanding but manageable;courses that are demanding but manageable; private study time;private study time; support to become an independent learner;support to become an independent learner; success!success! …..to young people who are prepared to do more than the absolute minimum Highsted Grammar School offers….. a full programme – no part-time courses;a full programme – no part-time courses; courses that are demanding but manageable;courses that are demanding but manageable; private study time;private study time; support to become an independent learner;support to become an independent learner; success!success! …..to young people who are prepared to do more than the absolute minimum ‘Learners share a strong sense of belonging to the school community… They show good understanding of other cultures and beliefs and respect the right of individuals to be different.’ Ofsted, February 2009 Ofsted, February 2009 Your opportunity, your decision, your future, …..choose carefully! Your opportunity, your decision, your future, …..choose carefully!

12. H IGHSTED GRAMMAR SCHOOL ….where learning is fun! A serious purpose….

13. H IGHSTED GRAMMAR SCHOOL Eminent Coach (to favourite pupil) “Now look here Adams; if you will only work hard with me for six months, I promise you three years complete holiday at Oxford!”

14. H IGHSTED GRAMMAR SCHOOL “Coming back to Highsted in the Sixth Form has given me independence as well as the support I need to achieve. I particularly enjoy the balance between working hard and spending time with my friends” Emilia, Year 13 “Being part of Young Enterprise at Highsted has given me a real insight into business – it connects what I learn in school to the real world. I love the fact that I am making money whilst having fun!” James, Year 12 Committed to preparing our students for their future Committed to preparing our students for their future Highsted Grammar School provides an outstanding standard of education and care for its pupils. The school is very inclusive and there is a strong focus on encouraging both academic achievement and personal development of all learners. Learners feel extremely safe and well cared for and say that their teachers know them well and give them excellent guidance and support. Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school…. “My daughter is progressing well and the school certainly gives her the support and confidence to aim high in the future.” Ofsted, February 2009

15. H IGHSTED GRAMMAR SCHOOL Thank you for attending our Sixth Form Information Evening Thank you for attending our Sixth Form Information Evening