6th Form Open Evening

6th Form Open Evening Talk by Mr M J Moody WEDNESDAY 30 th JANUARY 2008

Why Come To Chatham House Sixth Form? u Successful integration of newcomers into the Sixth Form u A very broad range of subjects available: academic and vocational u Regular assessment and target setting with an emphasis on praise and development u A high priority given to pastoral guidance in years 12 and 13 u A massive range of extra curricular activities Opportunities For Personal Development

Why Enter The Sixth Form? Extra Curricular Activities u Music u Drama u Games u Debating u Conferences u Courses u Job Shadowing

How do I choose my courses? 1. Qualifications - Advanced Levels Academic/Vocational u Interest u Ability u HE / Career u Subject Combinations – 16+ Collaboration

Why Enter The Sixth Form? 2. Personal Development u Working in teams u Organisation u Initiative u Responsibility u Study skills Skills which universities and employers are looking for

Time Management For Sixth Formers u Paid Work u Socialising u Extra Curricular Activities u Studying

Courses In The Sixth Form Entry Requirements for Advanced GCE and Applied A Level (Double Award) 4 AS Entry: 5 B grades at least at GCSE 3 AS Entry: 3 B and 2 C grades at least at GCSE Applied A Level (Double Award) and One AS Entry: 1 B and 4 C grades at least at GCSE

Application Procedure u If you are applying to the Sixth Form from outside Chatham House please apply online at u All prospective Sixth Form students are interviewed. u All entry requirements may be subject to negotiation to suit the needs of the individual students.

Application Procedure u Prospective Sixth Formers are expected to attend the Induction Week in late June. u Conditional offers can be made in July u Availability of places on Clarendon based courses can be confirmed in July u There is a special surgery in late August for those whose grades may not at first seem to meet entry requirements or for students who may wish to alter their original choices of course.