1. SIXTH FORM INFORMATION EVENING 2015 WELCOME

2. The 6 th Form Team Miss Emma Shoreland – Director of Teaching & Learning KS5 Sixth Form Progress, Attendance, Pastoral Issues, UCAS and Curriculum Teacher of Music Mr Nick Hunter – Deputy Director of 6 th Form. Over 30 yrs Experience in the 6 th Form Year 13, Oxbridge, Competitive Admissions and High Achievers Teacher of History and Geography Mrs Angela Morrissey – Assistant Director of 6 th Form. Year 12, Buddying, Enrichment, Prefects, Contracts Teacher in Charge of Psychology We work closely as a Team to monitor, intervene and support Students in the 6 th Form. Mrs Sue Hunter – Secretary for the 6 th Form Main secretary for the School with many years experience. Most of the 6 th Form Tutors are also Heads of Department

3. The Student’s Perspective Bianca Montejo, Lead Student Biology, Psychology and Music Rory McDaid, Deputy Head Boy History, Psychology and Religious Studies

4. Parents Evening for Year 12 takes place on Thursday 19 th November 4:30pm till 7:30pm

5. Specifications 2015 New Two Year A Level New Specification with AS available No change currently English Literature ComputingApplied ICT HistoryBiologyMusic BTEC and Music A Level PsychologyChemistryCreative Media Production BTEC English Language PhysicsFilm Studies and Media studies ArtGeography PhotographyMaths/Further Maths Sports Science Business Studies Product Design French and Spanish Theatre Studies BTEC Medical Science Statistics Religious Studies

6. SIXTH FORM DRESS CODE Hair style and colour – nothing extreme No torn clothing, scruffy/ripped jeans No offensive wording or images No hats of any kind should be worn in school No track suits or track suit trousers The Director of Sixth Form has the final veto on the appropriateness of sixth form dress YESNO MaleSmart trousersShorts Smart tops/polo shirts/shirt/tie Vest tops Tops worn at all times Comfortable shoes FemaleSmart skirt/trousers/dress Low cut or strappy tops Smart top/blouseExposed midriffs Comfortable shoesShort skirts or shorts

7. Attendance Attendance & punctuality to lessons is critical to your learning Lateness to lessons Timetabled lessons, assemblies, review are compulsory Attendance is strictly monitored; students are expected to maintain a minimum of 95% attendance Continued lack of attendance will result in a parental meeting and possibility of a Sixth Form place being withdrawn. Absence from school because of illness In the case of an absence from School, it is important that student or the parent/carer phone into Student Services before 10.30 am Allowed off site Year 12 Students are allowed off site at lunch times when they must sign out but not during break and non - contact periods, unless they have a lunchtime lesson.

8. GCSE Maths & English It is a government requirement that provision is made for those students that do not have English or Maths GCSE grade C or equivalent (Functional Skills Level 2). Retake opportunity for Maths and English iGCSE, in November and June. Forms need to be filled in by 18 th September 2015 Discuss with your Teacher whether it is better to enter for November exams or wait until the Summer. NOTE Any Lesson may be at lunchtime or after 3:30pm in order for more flexibility in the time table.

9. Bursary Available The 16-19 Bursary Fund helps 16 to 19 year olds continue in education, where they might otherwise struggle for financial reasons. This is taken from central government funds. Administration is carried out by the School and you should apply directly to us. (Mrs Sian Carter) scarter@sgschool.org.uk scarter@sgschool.org.uk If your circumstances change during the year please let us know.

10. AEN Assessment All students who have had extra provisions in place for exams will need to be reassessed to see if they still qualify at Keystage 5. Please contact Mrs Jill Collins jcollins@sgschool.org.uk as the assessment needs to be processed by November.jcollins@sgschool.org.uk If you have a statement of need then your Classroom Teacher will be made aware and should use effective strategies to help. Mrs Jo Matthews is our AEN Coordinator jmatthews@sgschool.org.uk for any further information.jmatthews@sgschool.org.uk Mentoring will take place regularly by the Sixth Form team and students need to take advantage of the strategies discussed in these sessions.

11. Our Review Program Activities/Resources covering Study skills- Tools for being an effective learner Careers – where are you aiming for? Mental health & well being – Being kind to yourself! Exam Preparation Preparing for University/world of work Individual Interviews between Student & Tutor EVERY TERM A part of our student development programme we include outside speakers on a range of topics from graduate programmes through to charity work

12. Volunteering - Enrichment Inside SchoolOutside School Study Buddy in a Subject*Local Charity e.g. volunteer for a charity shop Sixth Form HelperSports Coaching at a Local Club Sports leadership AwardWork Experience at a Local Primary School SEN one to one supportMUNGA – Model United Nations Computer/Homework Club Outreach Centre at St. Philips Church – ICT Cafe Football academy assistantScouts/Brownies/Guides Young Enterprise Keep a Log of your Enrichment Activity and you will receive a nationally recognised certificate from World Wide Volunteering  Excellent for your CV & Personal Statement (UCAS)

13. Lead Students – Head Boy and Girl Leadership skills Confidence building Public speaking Representing the school Catholic ethos Personal statements/university applications Giving back to the community

14. “I did really well at GCSE and I didn’t really do much work so I don’t need to work that hard this year either!”

15. Bridging the Gap

16. Keystage 5 The Independent Learner Start as you mean to go on Time management and organisation Be Proactive and ask for help early Persistence and Resilience Manage your situation – good and bad Revision and extended study Literacy is crucial – You will be assessed on the quality of your written communication Create an appropriate study environment Adapt and continually improve how you approach your work (being reflective)

17. Time Management

18. SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNJUL Progress 1 18 TH September GCSE Resit Entry Deadline Lead Student Interviews 28 th 29 th October End of 6 Week Monitoring Year 12 Parents Evening 19 th November Certificate Evening (17 th ) Progress 2 Progress 3 Student Survey UCAS Convention Oxbridge Trip AS Exams Begin PPE Exams for 2 Year Courses Futures Week (HE Intentions ) http://www.sgschool.org.uk

19. “Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success” Napoleon Hill