1. Sixth Form
Open Evening
Wednesday 9 November 2016

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. A-level Results – A*, A and B
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Sixth Form
A-level Results – A*, A and B

8. Princethorpe college
Sixth Form
UCAS Points 2007 – 2016

9. 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

10. The Princethorpe Diploma
Princethorpe college
Sixth Form
The Princethorpe Diploma

11. How A-levels have changed
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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

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. The application process
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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.

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

17. 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)

18. Princethorpe college
Sixth Form
A rounded education

19. 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…

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

21. 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

22. 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.

23. 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!