Sixth Form Open Evening Wednesday 11 October 2017

With you this evening Ed Hester (Headmaster) Princethorpe college Sixth Form With you this evening Ed Hester (Headmaster) Ben Collie (Head of Sixth Form) Anne Allen and Rod Isaacs (Assistant Heads of Sixth Form) Heads of Departments and teaching staff Some of our current Sixth Formers

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

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

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

Equipped to succeed - academically Princethorpe college Sixth Form Equipped to succeed - academically A-level results 2017 92 candidates 25% A* & A 80% grade C or better 100% pass rate Superb ‘value-added’ Top 10% of all ALIS schools for our A-levels and AS-levels

Princethorpe college Sixth Form GCSE Results – A*/A

Princethorpe college Sixth Form GCSE Results – A* to B

A-level Results – A* to C Princethorpe college Sixth Form A-level Results – A* to C

Princethorpe college Sixth Form Average UCAS Points

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

The Princethorpe Diploma Princethorpe college Sixth Form The Princethorpe Diploma

How A-levels have changed Princethorpe college 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 study three A-levels Universities and employers do not favour additional AS levels but they do look for evidence of other skills and characteristics

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: Sixth Form Taster Days are available on Tuesday 12 December and Tuesday 16 January

Our admissions requirements Princethorpe college Sixth Form Our admissions requirements Minimum academic requirement is six GCSEs grades A* – C (9 – 5), including at least three B (6) grades or equivalent. Candidates will normally have at least grade B (6) in subjects to be studied to A-level, but it is necessary to have at least a grade A (7) in: Mathematics Latin Modern Foreign Languages Sciences Check each subject for specific requirements

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

The application process Princethorpe college 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 Days - Tuesday 13 December and Tuesday 16 January References taken from your school/college Deadline for applications and Scholarship applications Friday 16 February Option Choices Survey Form – would everyone please return this by Thursday 18 January See the A-level decision process in the SF Info Booklet. Informal interview can take place before or after application. Reference request follows application.

Integrated with Lifeskills sessions Princethorpe college Sixth Form Integrated with Lifeskills sessions Visiting speakers discussion and debates Careers and further education advice Preparation for university, apprenticeships and employment Opportunity to take MOOCS (online courses) In year 12: AS Extended Project Qualification - developing research and project management skills Enrichment session with options such as: Boxercise, Archery, Sign Language, First Aid or Car Maintenance

Princethorpe college Sixth Form A rounded education

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 – e.g. 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…

A taste of Sixth Form life Princethorpe college Sixth Form A taste of Sixth Form life Aimee Sen-Gupta – Lower Sixth Studying A-levels in: History Politics Biology

A taste of Sixth Form life Princethorpe college Sixth Form A taste of Sixth Form life Tom Warne - Lower Sixth Studying A-levels in: Maths Economics Chemistry

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

The next steps Enjoy your evening! Princethorpe college Sixth Form The next steps External candidates - Taster Days Tuesday 13 December and Tuesday 16 January Please return your Options Survey Choices Form by Thursday 18 January External candidates - Application deadline – Friday 16 February Sixth Form and Scholarship offers made week commencing Monday 26 March Please do get in touch if you have any other questions Enjoy your evening!