Year 12 “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY” ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM

WELCOME Ms Wells Head of Sixth Form Mr Kanvar Assistant Head of Sixth Form ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY”

Summary Results - 6TH FORM  A Level A-E99% (98%) Pts score per student 719 Pts score per entry 198  BTEC100% (100%) Pts score per student 760 Pts score per entry Outstanding results in History, Further Maths and Spanish Outstanding results in all L3 BTEC courses

Fahad Chohan A* A* A A UCL Physics Ben Logue D* D* D* & C University of Birmingham Sport and Exercise Science

Jamal City University Law Tom University of Birmingham Nuclear Science and materials Rammon UCL Information Business Management Armani Roehampton Early Childhood Studies Anouska Bath Spa Drama Muhammad King’s Political Economy Mia Cardiff Sociology David UWL Media and Communications Yssis Manchester Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies Ana Exeter History 88% university

Jake Trowbridge, Eva Pryce & Luke Barry A A A A B Adnan Mohamed A A Louis Tavare A A A B Mohamed Kamlah & Conor McCann A A A

SIX STUDENT STANDARDS 1 Attendance 2 Punctuality 3 Studies 4 Participation 5 Responsibility 6 Dress code ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY”

‘THE BASICS’ ATTENDANCE 100% attendance is expected  Impact on progress and results  Impact on University application  Part of the school community Every morning registration Every afternoon registration (unless no period 6 lesson) PUNCTUALITY 100% punctuality is expected  On school site by 8:30 a.m.  Come early, use Library or Study Room We expect the student to be responsible and plan ahead ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY”

STUDIES- INDEPENDENT LEARNING 15 hours per week 2-3 hours every Mon-Fri 5 hours over the weekend This is what sets a student apart. ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY”

STUDY ROOM  Quiet, working environment  Students need to police this, along with staff LIBRARY  Prospectus available  Careers library POST 16 LIBRARY  Expert Librarians  If need a book, ask and probably able to buy  Magazines, journals and students can request subscriptions ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY”

VOLUNTEERING – FOR ALL  Throughout Sixth Form  Not just the occasional events we help to run  Be creative  Be active  Be of service Lead the school ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY”

PREFECTS AND HEAD BOY / HEAD GIRL  Applications open now  Written application and interview  Staff interviews  Roles and responsibilities Head Boy and Head Girl and Senior Prefects solely in Sixth Form. ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY”

ELTHORNE EXTENDED PROGRAMME WHO IS IT FOR?  Students have already been selected based on targets [currently being reviewed in light of GCSE results]  Designed for students looking for extension and challenge  Show interest to Ms Wells by 9 th October WHAT IS IT?  EPQ (Extended Project Qualification)  AS Critical Thinking  Plus other elements related to university applications and admissions tests. ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY”

HOW ARE STUDENTS MONITORED? Aim: That students, parents, school know how students are doing and what can be done to improve Every half-term Expected grade [if he/she continues working at the same level this is what the teacher expects him/her to achieve] Classwork (1-4) Lesson prep (1-4) ‘Over and above’ (1-4) Overall progress (1-4) Specific curricular target [not for the first report] ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY”

ID BADGES  Mandatory  Safety of students  Library, canteen card and certain doors  Still sign in/sign out in Reception - the ID card does not register the student.  If lost, cost £6 ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY”

APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY Complete an online application towards the end of Year 12 It is a competitive process 1. Personal Statement 2. School Reference 3. Predicted grades (last week in September 2016) Unless in exceptional circumstances these will not be higher than the AS grades gained 4. Past qualifications and grades ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY”

WHAT ARE UNIVERSITIES LOOKING FOR?  Enthusiasm – Interest – the geeks  Passion  Ability  Potential ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY”

UNIVERSITY IS NOT THE ONLY ROUTE  Apprenticeships  Further education courses,  Employment  See Connexions (Ms Barker) ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY”

YEAR 12 AS LEVEL EXAMS  Mock exams in January  AS Exams in all subjects in summer term May/June  Back to lesson after to begin A2 classes for approximately 6 weeks.  If you do not meet your target grades then we will review your case and consider if you will be permitted to continue to A2 at Elthorne Park Sixth Form. ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY”

HOW CAN PARENTS SUPPORT? Support in managing time meeting deadlines creating structured study time at home thinking about what happens after Year 13 applying to University managing finances managing any ‘paid work’ time ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY”

SUPPORTING APPLIED STUDENTS Continuous Assessment Pass  Merit  Distinction  Distinction*  Know deadlines (aware of where the student is within assignments)  Encourage to act on feedback  Attendance and use of study time  University application  Art & Design – materials/folders ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY”

SUPPORTING A LEVEL STUDENTS  Space and time to study at home  Check up  Browse the Planner  Get them to explain  Deadlines  University Open Days and application  Revision timetable ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY”

Phase two: Use in lessons- staff and student development Creating work using their iPads Self control! Student feedback FLIPPED LEARNING ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY”

Students are eligible for small payments each month if they were claiming Free School Meals in Year 11. We also have a fund all students can apply to for travel, courses and resources to help their studies. BURSARY AND THE DISCRETIONARY FUND ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY” Bursary application form in the enrolment pack (maroon) see Ms Bussetti in reception if you have any more questions.

KEY STAFF Ms Wells (Head of Sixth Form) Mr Kanvar (Assistant Head of Sixth Form) Ms Bussetti (Sixth Form administrator) ELTHORNE PARK SIXTH FORM “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY”