Year 12 Meet the Tutor Evening Welcome Thank you to PSA for coming this evening Names to faces – staff/families Daughters been here nearly 4 weeks Hope they are happy Proud of daughter’s achievement Look very smart – one day their uniforms will fit!

We want our pupils to: Work hard and aim high Take responsibility Show respect Enjoy learning

In 2016 we were the top performing school - state or private- in Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch and the top performing state school in Dorset & Hampshire

GCSE success 2016 100% pupils gained 5 or more passes at C or above including English & Maths 74% of girls gained 5 or more A/A*s 66% of all exams passed at A* or A

Success at A level this year 73.35% grades at A*-B 99.4% subject pass rate A-E 6 places at Oxford and Cambridge All our 8 medics and 4 vets holding offers secured their places

Some key messages Do your best because your best is good enough Your best may look different to someone else’s best It’s ok to fail - it is only by making mistakes that we can improve Intelligence/ability are not fixed- with practice/effort/grit they can be grown and developed We are all in this together!

Holidays in term time Please avoid them! As much notice as possible - in advance! Please don’t assume absence will be authorised! Make sure your daughter catches up Certainly not at exam time

Contacting the school Reception Form Tutor Mrs Holman Head of Sixth form Mr Brien’s daily ‘surgery’ 8.00 – 8.15 office@bsg.bournemouth.sch.uk www.bsg.bournemouth.sch.uk Follow us on Twitter @BSGupdate If in doubt contact us. Don’t leave it too late. You are not being silly/fussy/embarrassing. Newsletters on the website. Parentmail

Senior Leadership Team Mrs Braye Deputy Headteacher Ms Collins Deputy Headteacher /SENCO Mr Sims Deputy Headteacher

Dates for this term Monday 31st October INSET Day Thursday 10th November Autumn concert 30/11-3/12 School production Grease Tuesday 6th December: Year 12 Parents Evening Tuesday 13th December: Founders’ Day 16th December: school finishes 12.45

Programme An outline of the two year sixth form programme (including the Tutorial Programme) A world of opportunity, including EPQ An overview of the Higher Education applications process Possible challenges Sources of help and support Attendance!

The two year Sixth Form programme 2016-18 Term 1 Settling into a new tutor group (and possibly a new school). 4 (and for some) 5 subjects in Year 12. Focus on Study Skills Many opportunities to get involved from music, drama and sport to mentoring, volunteering and being a subject ambassador Publication of ALPs target grades Progress check 1 Parents’ Evening (Tuesday 6th December)

The two year Sixth Form programme 2016-18 Term 2 Exam entries Introduction to Higher Education choices Progress Check 2 Year 12 report (including a predicted grade) Post-18 Options Evening (Thursday 30th March) Term 3 Limited study leave and public examinations if you have chosen to enter Future Planning Conference Internal BSG examinations Start A2 courses and EPQ

A Level reform: a period of transition Linear (Reformed) A Levels Biology Chemistry Computer Science Drama and Theatre Studies Economics B English Language French Geography German History Music Physical education Physics Psychology Religion, Philosophy and Ethics Sociology Spanish OPTION TO TAKE THE STAND ALONE AS QUALIFICATION IN YEAR 12. TERMINAL ASSESSMENT IN YEAR 13 FOR THE AWARD OF A LEVEL.

A Level reform: a period of transition Modular (Unreformed) A levels Further Mathematics Mathematics Media Studies Politics D&T Product Design (3D/Graphics) D&T Product Design (Textiles) AS unit marks (Year 12) are added to A2 unit marks (year 13) for the full A Level Two-year Linear A Level Courses Art and Design English Literature Not possible to take a standalone AS qualification due to the nature of the course content.

The two year Sixth Form programme 2016-18 Term 4 Most reduce to 3 A2 levels (optional to stay with 4, or to add EPQ) UCAS applications and interview preparation Progress check 3 Year 13 Parents Evening Term 5 Applications to Further Education, Apprenticeships, Employment Mock exams Year 13 Report Practice Questions

The two year Sixth Form programme 2016-18 Term 6 Examination preparation Study leave and public examinations Year 13 Leaving Day A2 results issued (August 2018) and further support available

The two year Sixth Form programme 2016-18 Tutor Period and Core Studies sessions Mrs S. Looker (Assistant Head of Sixth Form)

A world of opportunity! Lions Club International Wave Project Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme “Grease” production Work Experience or Work in the Community or Sign Language or PE Leadership as Head/Deputy Head Girl and House Captain/Prefect Subject Ambassador Music, PE, Debating, Schools Challenge, STEM club, Amnesty International

A world of opportunity! Eton College Summer School Villiers Park Education Trust

EPQ : Extended Project Qualification Mrs M. Cowie Assistant Head of Sixth Form

The Higher Education Applications process January 2017 Visit to Bournemouth University campus March 2017 Post-18 Options Evening at BSG April 2017 Higher Education Convention at Bournemouth University Taster courses, residential preparation courses (MEDSIM, Sutton Trust etc) June 2017 - Future Planning Conference - Open Day visits in Summer and Autumn terms Oct. 2017 - Work with tutors to prepare Personal Statement - Early applications (Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science) by October 15th January 2018 - All other UCAS applications by January 15th Preparation for interview. Interview practice sessions. August 2018 - A level results published Sixth Form and Careers staff available for help and support

Possible Challenges Studying less subjects in greater depth Harder work and more of it. More independent learning expected/take responsibility for own progress Taking risks/moving out of their comfort zone Expectation on self/related to a career Greater independence (learning to drive/part-time job) Need to gain relevant work experience for future plans Increased social opportunities

Sources of help and support Tutor Subject Staff Sixth Form Office staff Mrs Ruby, Careers Advisor Mrs Salimi, Examinations Officer School Nurse (provides access to counselling services)

The importance of monitoring attendance

Thank you for coming!