Welcome Sixth Form

Lord Jesus Teach me to be generous; To serve as you deserve; To give and not to count the cost; To fight and not to heed the wounds; To toil and not to seek for rest; To labour and to ask for no reward save that of knowing I do your will. St Ignatius, Pray for Us

Mrs HowarthMrs Kennedy AHT – Director of Sixth FormAHT – KS5 Achievement Mr JefferyMrs WarringtonMr Turner Year 12 Assistant Learning Coordinator Year 13 Assistant Learning Coordinator Btech Assistant Learning Coordinator Pastoral Team 6.1 Mr Jeffery6.4 Mrs Carlton / Mr Arul 6.2 Mrs Wharton / Ms Narsi6.5 Ms Field 6.3 Ms Bolwell6.6 Mr Turner Sixth Form Secretary Mrs Keene

TERM OUTLINE Targets will be sent home October 23 rd, 1 st interim report November 26 th November parents evening

PASTORAL CARE Team of tutors, subject staff, ALC Director of 6 th form.

MOTIVATION

High expectations Keep their attitude positive Believe that they can succeed they are more likely to Personal benefit Why taking chosen subject Goal to reach Career Lifestyle Set goals Keep them motivated with the final grades they hope to achieve Be competitive Get them to show you grades for tests/HW tasks/coursework feedback Discuss each interim report with them

STUDY

Time suits am. pm. Routine What is involved How long is the piece of work? When does it need to be handed in? How is it assessed? 18 hours a week outside lesson time Plan ahead A timeline for a piece of work What needs completing now or in the future Cut out last minute assignments or revising for tests Where Home/library/school

Study periods Ask what he completed at school Routine Regularly complete work so it does not build up Distractions Avoid/remove/limit distraction Breaks Treat with drinks and a snack after a period of sustained study.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALIT Y Students with good attendance and punctuality will be rewarded with good achievement.

Welcome Sixth Form 2015 – 2017 Mrs Kennedy Assistant Headteacher

Our Vision …to raise the aspirations of our young adults by nurturing a passion for learning, enriching the student experience and securing outcomes which exceed their expectations…

My role within the Sixth Form To ensure that your son or daughter has a successful two years My key focus is on: -Raising Academic Performance -Teaching and Learning

How will this be achieved? Teaching and Learning – only the highest of standards is good enough Monitoring progress – accurate and robust data Intervention – boost outcomes Communication e.g. half term reports Preparation e.g. Pre Public Exams Climate and Culture With your support

What is our Widely Important Goal? 100% A*-E No U’s We will challenge your child to reach the top – A*. There are no glass ceilings in this Sixth Form

The reality Hard work Follow the standards Commitment

Challenge – A levels are not suppose to be easy. There will be days when the work seems too hard and your child is tired and dispirited. Partnership between us all – we will work with your child and their family to support them fully. They are never alone.

Sixth Form work All work is completed with 100% effort Take pride in the presentation of their work Label C/W and H/W in the margin AMDG on the top of all work THUD (Title Handwriting Underline Date) Organisation of folders – one per teacher Every lesson they must bring their folder and text books

Beyond the lesson No such thing as a free period – when they are not in lessons they will be studying Independent learning beyond the classroom – study room and at home They will always have something to do Those who were previously successful – plan your day, be here early and be prepared to stay late

Key Dates this term 9 th Oct – Targets issued 23 rd Oct – Data reports issued 26 th Nov – Parents evening 30 th Nov – Whole school exam week

The promise we make to parents 1.Their son / daughter will be safe 2.Their son / daughter will be happy 3.Their son /daughter will be known as the individual God made them to be 4.Their son / daughter will receive an outstanding education

Our promise to you Your child will always be at the centre of all decisions We are here for you and your children throughout this journey Their work will be marked and they will be provided with detailed feedback that helps them progress and achieve They will have engaging and well planned lessons We believe in them, trust them and have only the highest of expectations for them We want the best opportunities for your children. All we ask is that you support us in ensuring they give us their best everyday

I look forward to working with you ParentMail system

Mr Jeffery Assistant Learning Coordinator Enrichment in the Sixth Form