Sixth Form Open Evening Wednesday 9 November 2016

With you this evening Ed Hester (Headmaster) Princethorpe college Sixth Form With you this evening Ed Hester (Headmaster) Dr Michael Reddish (Head of Sixth Form) Louise Harrison and Rod Isaacs (Assistant Heads of Sixth Form) Sarah McKeever (Assistant Head – Director of Studies) Heads of Departments and teaching staff Some of our current Sixth Formers

What makes the Sixth Form at Princethorpe special? Princethorpe college Sixth Form What makes the Sixth Form at Princethorpe special? Consider the aims of the College: “a first-class, rounded education” An ethos of “personal spirituality, moral development and self-respect and respect for others” A first-class co-curricular programme that encourages and enthuses When thinking about what makes PCSF special, start with what makes PC special, because the SF is an integral part of the College itself

What makes the Sixth Form at Princethorpe special? Princethorpe college Sixth Form What makes the Sixth Form at Princethorpe special? We want to help your children leave here as independently minded, morally grounded young men and women, equipped to succeed in life and be a force for good. From the foundations of the college to the aims of the SF

What makes the Sixth Form at Princethorpe special? Princethorpe college Sixth Form What makes the Sixth Form at Princethorpe special? Superb Sixth Form facilities Wide range of subject choices and co-curricular opportunities Nationally recognised ‘da Vinci Programme’ Unique ‘Princethorpe Diploma’ Strong Christian ethos A dynamic, caring environment balancing structure and freedom Individual support, regular monitoring and close student/tutor partnerships

Equipped to succeed - academically Princethorpe college Sixth Form Equipped to succeed - academically A-level results 2016 80 candidates 27% A* & A 83% grade C or better Superb ‘value-added’ Top 10% of all ALIS schools for our A-levels and AS-levels

A-level Results – A*, A and B Princethorpe college Sixth Form A-level Results – A*, A and B

Princethorpe college Sixth Form UCAS Points 2007 – 2016

Equipped to succeed - personally Princethorpe college Sixth Form Equipped to succeed - personally CoRE, Sport, Drama, Music, Volunteering, EPQ, MOOCs… Co-curricular and super-curricular activities, thoughtfully engaged in, dramatically enhance applications for: UCAS Apprenticeships Jobs

The Princethorpe Diploma Princethorpe college Sixth Form The Princethorpe Diploma

How A-levels have changed Princethorpe college Sixth Form How A-levels have changed A-levels are now fully linear AS and A-levels have been separated A-levels have increased in content and AS-levels have become a down-graded stand-alone qualification Princethorpe College students will study three A-levels Universities and employers do not favour additional AS levels but they do look for evidence of other skills and characteristics

Choosing your subjects Princethorpe college Sixth Form Choosing your subjects Choose your three subjects carefully Base your choices on: Your enjoyment of and interest in particular areas (enjoyment = motivation = success) Your GCSE performance in any relevant courses (note GCSE requirements for some A-levels) Your future education and career plans (a few degrees require specific A-levels) Research into the content of the courses this evening For newcomers to Princethorpe: a Sixth Form Taster Day is available on Tuesday13 December

Our admissions requirements Princethorpe college Sixth Form Our admissions requirements Minimum academic requirement is six GCSEs grades A* – C, including at least three B grades or equivalent. Candidates will normally have at least grade B in subjects to be studied to A-level, but it is necessary to have at least a grade A in: Mathematics Latin Modern Foreign Languages Sciences Check each subject for specific requirements

Sixth Form Scholarships Princethorpe college Sixth Form Sixth Form Scholarships A range of scholarships is available to both internal and external candidates: Academic Sport Art Music Organ

The application process Princethorpe college Sixth Form The application process Internal students A structured plan of support is in place – your tutors will be working with you and your parents over the rest of this year to guide and encourage you External students: Informal interview with the Head of Sixth Form Sixth Form Taster Day - Tuesday 13 December References taken from your school/college Deadline for applications and Scholarship applications Friday 10 February Option Choices Survey Form – would everyone please return this by Monday 18 November See the A-level decision process in the SF Info Booklet. Informal interview can take place before or after application. Reference request follows application.

Visiting speakers, discussion and debates Princethorpe college Sixth Form Visiting speakers, discussion and debates Careers and further education advice Preparation for university/apprenticeship/employment

Planned enhancements include: Extended Project Qualification Princethorpe college Sixth Form Planned enhancements include: Extended Project Qualification Accredited qualifications in sport and counselling Specialist Statistics for Scientists Massively Open Online Courses (MOOC)

Princethorpe college Sixth Form A rounded education

Pastoral Care in the Sixth Form Princethorpe college Sixth Form Pastoral Care in the Sixth Form Pastoral care of the pupils Sixth Form responsibility Duties & contributing to school life Volunteering for events – EG: Senior citizens lunches Working closely with the prefects Sixth Form socials Sixth Form charity events   Life in the Sixth Form from two of our current Lower Sixth pupils…

A taste of Sixth Form life Princethorpe college Sixth Form A taste of Sixth Form life Miriam Isaacs – Lower Sixth Studying A-levels in: History French Theatre Studies English Literature & Language

A taste of Sixth Form life Princethorpe college Sixth Form A taste of Sixth Form life Elliott Hobbs - Lower Sixth Studying A-levels in: Sociology Business Studies Psychology

Our aims To treat every Sixth Former as an Princethorpe college Sixth Form Our aims To treat every Sixth Former as an individual and help them, whatever their level of ability, to reach and extend their full academic potential To help your children leave Princethorpe as independently minded, morally grounded young men and women, equipped to succeed in life and be a force for good.

The next steps Enjoy your evening! Princethorpe college Sixth Form The next steps Please return your Options Survey Choices Form by Monday 18 November External candidates - Taster Day Tuesday 13 December External candidates - Application deadline – Friday 10 February Sixth Form and Scholarship offers made week commencing Monday 27 March Please do get in touch if you have any other questions Enjoy your evening!