Year 12 Parents’ Information Evening September 2019

Our Sixth Form Aims ‘Work hard, play hard, pray hard’ To ensure students maximise their potential To provide the best teaching and learning possible To support students now and for their future To nurture and develop students within a Christian community

THE SCHOOL WEEK Two week timetable 27-30 hours of subject lessons Three assemblies per week 1 hour of Sixth Form R.E. per fortnight Compulsory Games - Wednesday pm Floating tutor period

STUDY TIME Study periods in school Enlarged Study area in Sixth Form block Free classrooms in Sixth Form block New Study Centre ICT classrooms and Sports Science room Library

STUDY HABITS Quality and quantity !! 3 hours minimum per night… Quiet area at home Make use of Sixth Form Block (Study Club) Weekends - vital Not too much paid employment Avoid distractions (Xbox, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram…)

ESTABLISHING A ROUTINE Know what is expected Adjust to new teaching methods Set high standards Be organised Complete necessary reading and research Use the Planner Record work and due date Plan what to do each night Meet deadlines Parent to sign weekly

KEYS TO SUCCESS Involved in class Works towards challenging targets Uses a wide range of resources Refers to specification and mark scheme Meets deadlines Seeks guidance and feedback

UNFULFILLED POTENTIAL On the wrong course! Not transitioning to independent study Lack of application Inadequate interaction with teachers Failure to meet deadlines Poor punctuality and attendance

Expectations, opportunities and privileges Target Grade Achievement and Behaviour codes Uniform – role models Privileges Phones Signing out, but please… More flexible food service

Pastoral Care Pastoral team Miss Elson, Head of Year 12 Form tutors (10 groups, c.17 students) Miss Da Costa - Learning Mentor and Pastoral Support Officer Bursaries Other support services and staff

Year 12 Assessment Calendar November 8th Academic Review 1 December 10th Main Parents’ Evening February 3rd Mid Year examinations March 18th School report issued Early June Start of UCAS process June 15th End of Year examinations June 24th Post-18 Info. Evening July 3rd Academic Review 2

Community Life OAPs’ Christmas party School trips Charity work Retreats Year 6 Open Evening – 26th Sept Careers Day– 3rd July Subject prefects and prefects Peer mentors Supervision of Yr 7/8 discos School trips Sports teams Music Chaplaincy Stage crew

A Three Way Contract Students/Parents/Campion Staff Work / life balance Prioritising Rising to demands of new study regime Communicating concerns - via parent portal Being supported and being supportive ‘Auctore Deo’ – ‘The Enterprise is of God’

Studying In The Sixth Form GCE Advanced Level Courses

A Levels Usually 3 subjects in Year 12 (Most have 2 modules per subject) Usually 3 subjects in Year 13 (Most have 2 further modules) A handful of exceptions to the above Opportunity to do Extended Project Qualif.

Reformed A Levels Since Sept 2015, examinations have progressively moved to a linear format. This process is now complete (i.e. public exams at end of two years, not modular) Students no longer take AS examinations at Campion, as these have been de-coupled from A Levels (i.e. they are separate qualifications)

Public examinations - ‘new style’ Assessment: Summer session only Grades from A* to E Usually by written examination, except in subjects where other methods are appropriate (History, PE, Design or Computer Science)

Campion Examinations Mid Year examinations, beginning February 3rd End of Year examinations, beginning June 15th Successful outcomes in examinations will determine students’ entry into Year 13.

Getting to know the course Students must make themselves aware of: Examination Board (OCR, AQA, EDEXCEL) Download specification Scheme of Work Methods of Assessment: Exams / Practicals / Coursework Unit weightings

Managing learning Ownership of learning and results Target Grades UCAS Predicted Grades (Year 13) Communication with teachers Asking the right questions Using feedback (verbal and written) How can I improve ?

Year 12 Assessment Calendar November 8th Academic Review 1 December 10th Main Parents’ Evening February 3rd Mid Year examinations March 18th School report issued Early June Start of UCAS process June 15th End of Year examinations June 24th Post-18 Info Evening July 3rd Academic Review 2