St Simon Stock Catholic School 6th Form Open Evening Welcome

Introduction Make a choice that is right for YOU Consider what your aspirations are for the future Don’t think that different is better Don’t reject a new setting because you haven’t been there before Where is the best ‘fit’ for you?

Why choose us? Ethos you recognise and expect – Working with Love Individuals who are driven, independent and questioning with a destination in mind. Curriculum - academic focus with opportunities to develop so called ‘soft skills’. Experienced and expert staff High ambitions for ALL students High expectations of ALL students Pastoral and support from 6th Form Team

Peter, Year 13 – Deputy Head Boy St Simon Stock Catholic School Peter, Year 13 – Deputy Head Boy @ssscskent www.ssscs.co.uk

Getting the right students on the right course = successful and happy students Consider options – 2 distinct pathways available. Advice and guidance for all years General entry criteria with additional subject requirements. We will not set students up to fail. Intervention programmes including A Level Mindset mentoring and small group sessions. Adjustment period in September Taster sessions available You need to ‘immerse’ yourself in the subjects you choose.

Pathways at 6th Form Classic Pathway A levels Btec subject Btec IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career Pathway) Btec subject Two (in some cases three) IB diploma subjects at SL or HL. Core programme University/work/apprenticeship More structure Flexibility (standard and higher level available) Classic Pathway A levels Btec Equal value University/ work/apprenticeships Independent study Depth of subject knowledge

Paige, Year 13 – Deputy Head Girl St Simon Stock Catholic School @ssscskent www.ssscs.co.uk Paige, Year 13 – Deputy Head Girl

Entry considerations… Entry to St Simon Stock 6th Form is 5 GCSE (or equivalent) grades 4-9. Most subjects have subject specific criteria. A-levels are all linear. This means that all exams are taken at the end of Year 13. Coursework for the majority of linear A-levels has been removed. BTECs include both an examined element and (normally) a controlled assessment that is marked externally. IB Diploma subjects all have a mix of coursework and exams. The exams for IB Diplomas are all in Year 13 and the results come out earlier than for A-levels; typically we will know the results for IBCP students by the end of June/early July. If a student has not achieved Level 4-9 in English (either Language or Literature) and/or Mathematics, they must study these courses post-16 – a decision made by the government in the wake of the Raising Participation Age to 18. These will be a priority on timetables. Choose a pathway that suits YOU. Think about the way you study, the subjects you like and the pathway that is likely to result in the best possible options for your future.

Lukasz 3 x A* Aiden A* A* A* A Dani A* A B Debo – Distinction & Merit This week in Year 13 we have students sitting BMAT tests for Medicine, have had confirmation of Oxford University interviews, Law application tests, unconditional offers from Birmingham and a former student on work experience as an English Teacher. Grace A A A Katy A* B B Filip A A B Ben A A A George B A A At A Level our ALPS grade has ranked us in the top 10% nationally for progress for two out of the last three years. Lukasz 3 x A* Debo – Distinction & Merit Frazer – Merit & Merit James – Distinction & Distinction Tyler – Merit & Merit Imogen A* A B Amber A B Merit Heleana B B B D Jack B C

Martin, Year 13 – Head Boy St Simon Stock Catholic School @ssscskent www.ssscs.co.uk

All students… Enrichment programme including general RE, PE options and PDW programme. All students will also receive specialist help and support completing UCAS and other applications. Learning beyond the classroom We want our students to leave with a plan….

Harriet, Year 13 – Head Girl St Simon Stock Catholic School @ssscskent www.ssscs.co.uk Harriet, Year 13 – Head Girl

19:30 – 19:45 Subject Talk 4 / Advice in Restaurant This evening each subject will host a 15 minute session which will be repeated 4 times. Simply select the courses you are interested in (maximum 4 courses) and decide the timeslot for each. The school tannoy will announce the end of each session and will allow a 5 minute interval for travelling to your next session. If you are unfamiliar with the layout of the school please let the teacher know so that we can assign a chaperone to escort you to your next talk. 18:00 – 18:25 Welcome Speech 18:30 – 18:45 Subject Talk 1 18:50 – 19:05 Subject Talk 2 19:10 – 19:25 Subject Talk 3 19:30 – 19:45 Subject Talk 4 / Advice in Restaurant 18:30 – 20:00 - The Sixth Form Team and Mr May will be available in the Restaurant and will be happy to answer any questions. There will be tea and coffee available. Throughout the evening IBCP staff will be in the prefect room for advice. Course Room Applied Science BTEC B16 Art BTEC B9 Art & Design Biology B14 Business Studies S4 Chemistry B2 Computer Science D5 Creative Digital Media BTEC D3 Economics S3 English Literature A10 English Literature & Language A12 Film Studies A4 French A5 Geography Room 4 History Room 6 IT BTEC Maths and Further Maths C3 Philosophy Room 9 Photography B12 Physics B3 Psychology S2 Sociology S1 Sports BTEC D1

Post 16 Pathways and Choices… University advice and process Early advice on options and applications Information for Students/Parents Updates on visits and dates Unifrog –online search tool Programme for Oxbridge candidates Advice on MOOCS, EPQ’s and Work Experience Personal statements and references Apprenticeships have changed Variety of levels & Earn while you learn Advice on application and availability Dedicated careers (Mr May) and futures advisor Focus on ‘options’ to get the right students on the right path

Thank you broadhurstm@ssscs.co.uk Mrs Broadhurst – Director of 6th Form Perieraj@ssscs.co.yuk Mrs Periera – 6th Form Administrator mayt@ssscs.co.uk Mr May – Careers and Futures Advisor.