1. Y12 Parents Meeting - Welcome
Miss Parrott – Assistant Headteacher/ Director of Sixth Form

2. The Students – The most important people in our community
David Aniebonam – Year 13 having achieved 2 grade A’s in his AS modules. Top tips for success
Tara Pelley – How to deal with the transition into Sixth Form and how Sixth Form is different form Year 11

3. Sixth Form Team Director of Sixth Form - Miss Parrott
Y12 Tutors –Mrs Bevis & Mrs Roe, Mr Clatworthy, Ms Doherty, Mrs Jones, and Mrs Power
Sixth Form Support Officer– Mrs Inglis (based in the Aquinas Centre)

4. Attendance
Attend am and pm registration – every day. Less than 90% can mean no progression to Y13 (genuine reasons – importance communication Form tutor)
In school all day every day – Contact lessons and Study Time
One session Home Study negotiated after first Course Review – excellent Course Reviews, all positives, excellent effort score, excellent attendance
Attend at least 90% of all lessons to secure examination entrance
Absences – covered by / letter and call in advance to parent line

5. Sixth Form Subjects
Normally - Three subjects chosen.
A Levels all subjects now reformed. 100% final exam in Year 13
NEW for vocational courses 2017– coursework and externally assessed examination units
It is possible to combine A Level and vocational courses
3 subjects continued in Y13 – must pass Y12 end of year exams and must pass Y12 vocational units including externally assessed ones. If not leave Sixth Form

6. ALPS Target Grades
Subject teachers share these with students and measure all work against them
These are shared with parents via Course Reviews – monitor progress
Minimum Target Grades – based on average of all GCSE results achieved. Expectation is that they are exceeded – choosing subjects where students have achieved best results

7. Assessment / Monitoring
PARS are replaced with Course Reviews (include effort score) Three in Year 12 along with EOY certificate
Places subject to successful completion of summer work (due week commencing 18 September). Be aware some students will have to leave courses if work submitted is not satisfactory – non-negotiable
Following Course Reviews - Intervention – Support Meetings / Next Steps Advice targets for all students for all subjects on the Course Reviews

8. A Level – Reformed Subjects (New from 2015)
What does it mean for you?
Linear exam (100% of grade) at end of Year 13 – “no banking of points” at the end of Year 12
HOWEVER - Students will sit internal UCAS indicator exams in Year 12 to be able to progress into Year 13.
WHY?
Support university applications
Secure predicted grades
Continue with existing successful model
AND
Preparing students early - increased familiarity with examinations

9. Btec and Vocational Courses in Sixth Form
2 year courses
Worth equivalent of 1 A Level
Btec Business/ Media/ Applied Law/ Sport Fitness/Science
Continuous Assessment with feedback combined with external examination units (revision necessary)
Can be combined with A Level programme of study
New for 2017, ECDL Level 3 and Financial Studies – 2 one year courses. External assessments at teacher selected times (revision necessary)

10. Exams in Year 12 UCAS Indicator exams – summer term
Btec “at risk” interviews
AIMS:
Forecast predicted grades required for university application
Secure place on course in Year 13 – have to pass Year 12 with minimum of a D to progress to Year 13

11. UCAS – how we apply for university
Preparation starts Day One Y12
Y12 crucial – grades achieved in Year 12 impact where you can apply (this is where predicted grades come from) Students cannot achieve a grade D in Y12 and think they will be predicted a B for university application
Ucas.com – research courses / universities – Dec Y12
Speakers – throughout Y12
UCAS convention – Spring Y12
University visits – June 18 onwards
Personal Statement writing guidance Y12 – June 18
Parents’ Guide to UCAS and student finance – VLE and evening Y12
References – positive contributions from Day One – numerous opportunities (Prefects, Community Placements, Volunteering)

12. Dress Code School – Place of work Dignity Respect Pride
Dress Code – Form Tutor warning, Director of Sixth warning, sent home

13. Dress Code BOYS – September 2017 onwards
Allowed
Not Allowed
Notes
Boys
Shirt
A smart shirt with collar and tie
T shirts (of any description)
Lumberjack style shirts
Shirt to be suitable to wear with a tie
Trousers
Black, grey, blue or other subdued colour, full length trousers including chinos
Jeans including black ones
Shorts
Jeans are defined as having rivets
Suit jacket /jumper
A suit jacket
A plain jumper or cardigan
Hoodies including school hoodies
Bodywarmers
Denim jackets instead of a jumper/cardigan / suit jacket
Wearing a jumper / suit jacket is optional
Shoes
Smart shoes, suitable for school
Trainers / plimsoles
“Vans” / “Converse”
Flip flops
Coats
Outdoor coats can be worn to and from school
Hoodies
Denim jackets
Boys are not allowed piercings.
Outdoor Coats can be worn to and from school in the event of inclement weather

14. Dress Code GIRLS – September 2015 onwards.
Allowed
Not Allowed
Notes
 A smart modest blouse / top
Casual T shirts (of any description)
Logoed shirts (e.g. sports
manufacturers, teams, bands etc)
Strappy tops
Strapless tops
Tops with plunging neck lines
Crop tops of any description
No bra straps to be on show
No midriffs on show
A plain jumper or cardigan
Hoodies including school hoodies
Bodywarmers
Denim jackets instead of a jumper/cardigan
Wearing a jumper is optional
A smart modest dress
Backless dresses
Dresses with plunging necklines
Excessively short dresses
A smart modest skirt
Excessively short skirts
Skirts to be no more than 3 inches above the knee
Smart trousers
Leggings
Jeans including black ones
Shorts of any type
Jeans are defined as having rivets
Smart shoes, suitable for school
Trainers
Sandals with no back
Flip flops
Ugg style boots
Backless shoes
Trainers / plimsoles
“Vans” / “Converse”
Outdoor coats can be worn to and from school
Hoodies
Denim jackets
Outdoor Coats can be worn to and from school in the event of inclement weather

15. Aquinas Centre – Study Facility
Dedicated Sixth Form building
Study facility – calm, quiet, peaceful
Purposeful working environment
Laptops – significant investment – loan system
Respect the environment – no eating, no litter, tidy work area
No phones in the study room

16. Sixth Form School Day in Year 12
Students have 6 periods per subject
Some subjects run a separate tutorial session in addition
1 period of General RE for all students
2 periods of Sixth Form games (majority of students)
A compulsory session of community placement time (normally 3-4 periods)
Approx 9 periods of study time in the Aquinas Centre – homework, Btec assignments, further reading, research and revision
Opportunity to earn home study (2- 4periods) - more independent in their learning / study routine

17. Sixth Form – role models
Strive for excellence - Christ like in our actions
Adults - respect
Freedom V Responsibilty – right choices
Dress, conduct – aware how impact on younger years
Involvement in School Life
Open Evening, Prefects, Senior Prefects, Mentors

18. Sixth Form Bursary
Available where household incomes fall below given amount
Information and application forms available from Mrs Inglis
Return application to Mrs Inglis(evidence required to support application)
Measured by attendance and progress

19. Tips for Success from Y13 Students
Be aware Y12 is different
Work hard from Day one
Communicate concerns EARLY with subject teachers and Form Tutor – here to help
Be responsible with the freedom Y12 brings – use free time wisely inc P5, don’t just sit in the lower dining room / find places to avoid studying!
Make positive contributions to the School and the Sixth Form – get involved!
Check the Sixth Form blog – useful information, be aware of support / opportunities on offer!