your dreams, your future, our challenge Year 12 Parental Engagement Evening your dreams, your future, our challenge

your dreams, your future, our challenge Your Team Leadership Team Mr Torrance – Head of Sixth Form Mrs Crimes – Careers Leader Mr Connor – Assistant Principal Form Tutors Year 12:- Mrs Dervish / Mr Sansom , Miss Dedman, Miss Eastwood, Mr Levey / Mrs Birt & Mr Sabur Year 13:- Mr Barratt, Mr Clift, Mrs De Graff, Mrs Hassani & Mrs Jackson Football Academy:- Mr Torrance Student Leadership Team Head Boy: Greg Barton Head Girl: Hannah Macpherson Deputy Head Boy: Matt Carter Deputy Head Girl: Emily Coleman Senior Prefect: Clemmie Carr your dreams, your future, our challenge

your dreams, your future, our challenge The year ahead… Induction (September) Parents Evening (28th November) Year 12 Exams (16th April – 4th may) Kick Start YOUR Future (25th - 27thJune) Work Experience (9th –13thJuly) 3 x Progress Reports During the Year October 20th February 9th May 25th (Interims) Course Work /Projects /Practical examinations your dreams, your future, our challenge

your dreams, your future, our challenge Student expectations Role Models / Ambassadors Punctuality & Attendance Dress Code Independent learners Excellent Work ethic Meeting Deadlines Achieving your best! your dreams, your future, our challenge

your dreams, your future, our challenge Role of the Form Tutor First port of call for pastoral support Planners Dress code Driving lessons Going off site UCAS your dreams, your future, our challenge

Leadership in the 6th Form Be Proactive, Be Involved, Be Challenged, Be Your Best!

your dreams, your future, our challenge Student Leadership Team Head Girl - Hannah MacPherson Deputy Head Girl – Emily Coleman Our tips on how to be a successful Year 12 student… Time management is key (start early!) Grasp opportunities as they’re presented (get involved!) Don’t over work yourself (work hard, play hard!) Enjoy your time in the Sixth Form! your dreams, your future, our challenge

your dreams, your future, our challenge Curriculum Offer – Year 12 Students will typically study for 3 qualifications, either at A level or BTEC. Some students will study a combination of the two A LEVEL New specifications for all subject are now LINEAR – This means that the final examinations are take at the end of the two year course. There no longer exists an AS / A2 split , as in previous years Much greater focus on exam content and preparation – less focus on coursework BTECs will have a greater focus on coursework and continuous assessment. They are equivalent qualifications. Double BTECs require double the teaching time and workload of single BTECs. IFS Diploma – online examinations Year 12. Must pass to progress to Year 13. English and Maths resits – Examination only . November 2017 / June 2018. Must achieve a Grade 4 or above or will need to resit Work Experience – Compulsory for all students - July 2018 your dreams, your future, our challenge

Supporting the Curriculum Enrichment Extended Project Qualification Financial Studies Core Maths Duke of Edinburgh Award (Gold) Technology Sports Clubs Fitness Centre Work Experience Trips and visits Ski & City break to USA Wednesday Afternoon Friday mornings

your dreams, your future, our challenge Timetable Full Time Student – 3 or more qualifications, enrichment & work exp. Study periods are for independent study. Guided Learning hours will begin to appear on individuals TT as we progress. Timetabled Enrichment English and Maths resits are compulsory for students without a minimum of a grade 4 in English or Maths. November 2017 and June 2018 are the exam dates. No Grade 4 achieved in current Year 12 will need to resit in Year 13 Period 6 / Twilight sessions. These are not optional. There is a logistical reason to these. Reduced compared to previous years. Common across many 6th forms your dreams, your future, our challenge

your dreams, your future, our challenge

your dreams, your future, our challenge Year 13 Progression Internal examinations May 2018. These will take the place of AS levels. U grade in any of your subjects will mean you cannot continue with that subject in Year 13 E grade in any of your subjects will require discussion with Mr Torrance and the relevant Head of Faculty Poor Attendance, poor attitude to learning and or a lack of enrichment participation will likely see you asked to leave 6th form You must have a minimum of 3 subjects to study Interims : October 2017, Feb 2018, May 2018 Internal exams : April - May 2018 your dreams, your future, our challenge

your dreams, your future, our challenge Preparing for the next steps… Post 18 Options University, Degree Apprenticeship, Higher Apprenticeship, Further Education, Employment, Self-Employment, Gap Year your dreams, your future, our challenge

Y13 Destinations 2017

your dreams, your future, our challenge Preparing for the next steps… Post 18 Options University, Degree Apprenticeship, Higher Apprenticeship, Further Education, Employment, Self-Employment, Gap Year Careers Information, Advice and Guidance One-to-One guidance interviews available from Mrs Crimes Work Experience Week commencing 9 July 2017 your dreams, your future, our challenge

your dreams, your future, our challenge Thank You for listening Are there any questions? your dreams, your future, our challenge