Sixth Form Welcome Evening The John Fisher School Sixth Form 7th September 2017 Information and advice on how to enjoy success in The John Fisher School Sixth Form

This evening, we’ll cover: Expectations The Year Ahead / Key Dates Target setting How to Succeed Supporting the Students Community, Enrichment & Extra Curricular Opportunities Higher Education & Careers

Our Expectations High standards for everyone Commitment to Academic Success Commitment to Wider Community To Act as a Positive Role Model Commitment to Extra Curricular / Enrichment

Don’t accept just enough High Expectations "If you set your goals ridiculously high and it's a failure, you will fail above everyone else's success.” Don’t accept just enough

Sixth Form Contract All Year 12 students have signed the Code of Conduct. It should form the basis of how they approach school and their studies. A copy on your seat to take home

Possibly priorities this year Build strong foundations in their subjects Develop as an independent learner Build their intellectual curiosity Try new things Become a school leader Enjoy their learning!!!!

A Level Reforms AS & A Level now 2 separate qualifications. AS Marks DO NOT count towards full A Level in reformed subjects

A Level Reforms Majority of Students enrolled on a 2 yr course Underperforming students or those who have just met the entry criteria may be entered for As All Other will sit Internal PPE exams These grades will determine entry into Year 13 and inform UCAS predictions.

Key Academic Dates Assessment & Reporting End September Academic Passport completed 16th October Assessment week 30st October Interim Monitoring 1 8th Jan (w/s) Pre Public examinations 24rd Jan PPE Results day 25th Jan Parents Evening Mid March IM3 & Creative Assessment Week May Professional Predictions 25th June End of Year Exams 13th July Results day

Interim Monitoring Review your own progress with your tutor 4 times per year- Academic Tutoring Find out how many more marks you needed to achieve the next grade up Practice how to get there!

Other Key Information Whole Year Enrichment / Careers 3rd July Enrichment Week 20th July WORK EXPERIENCE ULAS Careers Network Careers & Enrichment tracking system. Personal State & CV builder.

Target Setting For exam grade targets we use ALPS (A-Level Performance System) For each course, students are given a Estimated grade based on their GCSE results Aspirational but realistic

Academic Passport All places are on a probationary basis. A way of monitoring your suitability for each of the chosen courses. A way of monitoring how well the students have adapted to Sixth Form life.

Academic Passport Helps focus new Year 12 students. Gives students the best chance of success. Helps ensure students are on correct courses (avoids wasted year & poor results). Gives early opportunity for intervention if problems arise.

Good habits High expectations Good time management What is needed to succeed? High expectations Good time management Good habits Effective Organisation Motivation

Get Organised Attendance Punctuality A Year Plan with key dates Awareness of pressure points Plan your work load & week Limit hours of paid work Show my homework

How to use their Time Well Have organised Folder! Make the best use of Study Periods Feed their passion for their subjects Go beyond the expected Wider reading is invaluable Search out Enrichment

Study Skills PSHE External Providers Time Management Self Reflection How to Revise Exam Skills Goal Setting Self discipline

Enrichment & Community PSHE, Study & employability Skills Leadership opportunities Supporting other students / Mentoring Developing transferable skills Trips / workshops / careers guidance Giving back to the wider community

Supporting our Students Sixth Form Team Regular Monitoring Early intervention / Pastoral care Exam technique & Study skills Home Stay connected (SMH/ email / Texts ) Take an interest Encourage discussion Communication and Partnership Enrichment of Individuals

Extra Curricular / Enrichment Trips Workshops Careers guidance Specialist Lectures Academic and Sporting Competitions NCS DoE award

How Can You Help? Enrichment activity suggestions Work Experiences In School Lectures Collaborative/Supportive Links between the school and external organisations

Post 18 Options Education Y12 Oct – Oxbridge Talks Nov – explore careers; Speed Careers Dec –Uni taster courses March –HE information evening, Oxbridge conference; Careers Interviews & Plan June/July – HE application form; Uni Open Days and Taster Days, UCAS convention

(pjohnson1@suttonmail.com) Contacts Attendance Mrs Cooney k.cooney@johnfisherschool.org Pastoral and Academic Overview Form Tutor Exam Entry Queries Mrs T Bourne tBourne2@suttonmail.org Curriculum Mr P. Johnson (pjohnson1@suttonmail.com) Mr D. Mawer dmawer@suttonmail.org Director of Sixth Form