1. WELCOME The Piggott School Sixth Form

2. The Piggott School Sixth Form
Mr A. Dusterhoft
Head of Y Head of Y 12
Mrs A. Stewart Mrs. K McNaughton
ADMIN Careers
Mrs Fish Mrs C. Brooks

4. Young adults All rules aimed at the promotion of either Wellbeing
Achieving academic potential
Health & safety

5. 6th Form TUTORS (First Port of Call)
RB Mrs R. Brookfield
AP Mr A. Pearce
VG Mr V. Guest
PR Mrs P. Reardon-Morgan
AF Mr A. Denby-Wheeler
PBR Mrs P. Brophy
JMN Mr J. Mannering
CT Mrs C. Taylor
DG Mrs D. Gray
EG Ms E. George
LG Mrs L. Goldie
MC Mr M Connor
JA Mr J Andrews
VT Mrs K Hopkins

6. 19 Oct: Transition Reports 2017
Green – On target and working well
Yellow – Settled well, coping, but needs close monitoring and assistance to address issues
Red – Has not settled in, work not up to standard and if this level of activity continues, will achieve a low grade

7. Biology Chemistry Further Mathematics Mathematics
Department
Current Grade
Target Grade
Work is completed to an appropriate level for a student of their ability to work
There is commitment to work – the student is a work seeker, not a work avoider. They ask “what else can I do?”
The student shows evidence of preparation in readiness for lessons
There is evidence of re-visiting and annotating class note.
Curiosity and enthusiasm are shown for their subject: the student asks enquiring questions, reading around and beyond the work set
Courtesy and respect are shown to both staff and fellow students.
Punctuality is seen when arriving for lessons and when meeting deadlines
Textbooks, folders and/or equipment purchased, kept appropriately organised and brought to each lesson as required
Biology A3 A 1 2
Chemistry
Further Mathematics B1
Mathematics

8. The student shows evidence of preparation in readiness for lessons
Department
Current Grade
Target Grade
Work is completed to an appropriate level for a student of their ability to work
There is commitment to work – the student is a work seeker, not a work avoider. They ask “what else can I do?”
The student shows evidence of preparation in readiness for lessons
There is evidence of re-visiting and annotating class note.
Curiosity and enthusiasm are shown for their subject: the student asks enquiring questions, reading around and beyond the work set
Courtesy and respect are shown to both staff and fellow students.
Punctuality is seen when arriving for lessons and when meeting deadlines
Textbooks, folders and/or equipment purchased, kept appropriately organised and brought to each lesson as required
Art E2 C 3 2
Business Studies D 1
Drama D2
Psychology U

9. Transition
What is A level/L3 standard of work?

10. Important key changes A Levels are now ‘linear’: 2 year programme a)
Organisation and rigour more important
No `official` shock at the end of Year 12
PPE examination end of year 12: equates to UCAS predicted grade
Examinations in L3 BTECs/CTECs

11. Common `hiccups` things to look out for.
The `iceberg` – doing the minimum (assessed pieces of work are just the `tip` of the iceberg. It’s the other activities that enable the student to achieve potential.
Not working at home. 2 hours most evenings recommended.
Not having separate files for each subject and preferably each teacher.
Not keeping up with current affairs
Not doing wider reading
Prioritising subjects
Taking a job with a supermarket chain
Poor attendance and/or lateness

12. Important dates: Transition report 18 October
Activities’ Day: 19 Oct: post -Piggott destinations
Safe Drive Stay Alive
Wed 15 Nov: Y12 parents’ evening
Fri 9 March: 2nd Report home
Wed 18th July: 3rd Report home

13. BALANCE

14. EXPECTATIONS 1. Absence and illness - Telephone number: 0118 940 2357
2. Attendance
3. Dress Code
4. General Behaviour
5. Phones and iPods

15. Bursary
Pupils, due to financial hardship, who feel that they qualify for a bursary, need to collect an application form from Mrs Fish and submit their completed form directly to the school as soon as possible.

16. Finally Hit the ground running
Finally Hit the ground running! Good study habits formed now will help not just with 6th form and University, but for the rest of their lives. Communication is important. Please keep us informed of any relevant situation which might affect academic progress.