1. WELCOME TO THE SIXTH FORM INFORMATION EVENING 2017

2. The Sixth Form Team
Miss Emma Shoreland – Director of Teaching & Learning KS5
Sixth Form Progress, Attendance, Academic Monitoring, Pastoral Issues, UCAS, Courses and Curriculum
Teacher of Music
Mr Nick Hunter – Deputy Director of 6th Form.
Over 30 yrs Experience in the 6th Form
Year 13, Oxbridge, Competitive Admissions, High Achievers and Student Mentoring
Teacher of History and Geography
Mrs Angela Morrissey – Assistant Director of 6th Form (Year 13)
Year 13 UCAS, Apprenticeships, Attendance, Year 13 mentoring
Teacher in Charge of Psychology
Mr Dan Hall – Assistant Director of Sixth Form (Year 12)
Year 12 Pastoral, Buddying, Enrichment, Prefects and Attendance
Teacher of Chemistry and KS5 Science coordinator.
We work closely as a Team to monitor, intervene and support Students in the 6th Form.
Mrs Sue Hunter – Secretary for the 6th Form
Main secretary for the School with many years experience. ES

3. Parents Evening for Year 12 takes place on Thursday 2nd November 4:30pm till 7:30pm in the Sixth Form Building
Mention 6 week monitoring period and that we may be in touch before this. ES

4. Open Evening and Mornings
All Year 12 students will be expected to act as tour guides for our school open evening on Thursday 28th September from 4.30 to 7.30pm
All Year 12 students will also be needed as tour guides for Open Mornings which will take place on 27th and 28th September

5. Specifications 2017 ES New Two Year A Level/BTEC
New Specification with AS/1 Year Certificate available
No change until 2018 ( 1 Year Certificate remains)
Art
Media Studies
Biology
BTEC Music
Business Studies
Product Design
Chemistry
English Language
Photography
Physics
English Literature
Psychology
Finance Level 3
Film Studies
Sports Science
Further Maths
Statistics
Geography
Maths
History
Applied Science
French and Spanish
IT BTEC ES

6. Sixth Form Dress Code
The Director of Sixth Form has the final veto on the appropriateness of the Sixth Form Dress. DH

7. Attendance
Attendance & punctuality to lessons is critical to student learning
Students must be punctual to lessons
Timetabled lessons, assemblies, review are compulsory
Attendance is strictly monitored; students are expected to maintain a minimum of 95% attendance
Continued lack of attendance will result in a parental meeting and possibility of a Sixth Form place being withdrawn.
Absence from school because of illness
In the case of an absence from School, it is important that student or the parent/carer phone into Student Services before am.
Allowed off site
Year 12 Students are allowed off site at lunch times and break when they must sign out but not during non - contact periods, unless they have a lunchtime lesson. DH

8. GCSE Maths & English
It is a government requirement that provision is made for those students that do not have English or Maths GCSE grade 4 or equivalent.
Retake opportunity for Maths and English GCSE, in November and June. Forms need to be filled in by 29th September 2017 for English and Maths resits for November. The cost of entry is £37 for GCSE English (AQA) and £34 for GCSE Maths (Edexcel).
Discuss with your Teacher whether it is better to enter for November exams or wait until the Summer.
NB: Any Lesson may be at lunchtime or after 3:30pm in order for more flexibility in the time table. ES

9. Bursary Available
The Bursary Fund helps 16 to 19 year olds continue in education, where they might otherwise struggle for financial reasons. This is taken from central government funds.
Administration is carried out by the School and you should apply directly to us. (Mrs Sian Carter)
If your circumstances change during the year please let us know. ES

10. AEN Assessment
All students who have had extra provisions in place for exams will need to be reassessed to see if they still qualify at Keystage 5. Please contact Mrs L Maxfield as the assessment needs to be processed by November.
If you have a statement of need then your Classroom Teacher will be made aware and should use effective strategies to help. Mrs N Dagunduro is our AEN Coordinator please contact her for any further information.
Mentoring will take place regularly by the Sixth Form team and students need to take advantage of the strategies discussed in these sessions. DH

11. Private study time/Unifrog
Our Review Program
Day CC
CPD
EPD
ESU NE
Monday
Buddying
Tuesday
Private study time/Unifrog
Wednesday
A-level Mindset
Thursday
Assembly
Friday
Review of learning
Individual Interviews between Student & Tutor EVERY TERM
A part of our student development programme we include outside speakers on a range of topics from graduate programmes through to charity work
Mention Buddying lower school student. DH

12. Volunteering - Enrichment
Inside School
Outside School
Study Buddy in a Subject*
Local Charity e.g. volunteer for a charity shop
Sixth Form Helper
Sports Coaching at a Local Club
Sports leadership Award
Work Experience at a Local Primary School
SEN one to one support
MUNGA – Model United Nations
Computer/Homework Club
Outreach Centre at St. Philips Church – ICT Cafe
Football academy assistant
Scouts/Brownies/Guides
Literacy Assistant (new for 2018) DH
Keep a Log of your Enrichment Activity and you will receive a nationally recognised certificate from World Wide Volunteering  Excellent for your CV & Personal Statement (UCAS)

13. Lead Students: Head Boy and Girl
Leadership skills
Confidence building
Public speaking
Representing the school
Catholic ethos
Personal statements/university applications
Giving back to the community ES

14. “I did really well at GCSE and I didn’t really do much work so I don’t need to work that hard this year either!” ES

15. Bridging the Gap
Most of our students do very well but some don’t. ES

16. Key Stage 5: The Independent Learner
Start as you mean to go on
Be Proactive and ask for help early
Persistence and Resilience
Revision and extended study
Create an appropriate study environment
Adapt and continually improve how you approach your work (being reflective) DH

17. The Part Time Job
We recommend that if you have a part time job, you commit yourself to no more than 5 or 6 hours a week. This is because anymore than this can seriously affect student performance and progress. We recommend that during your time outside of school, hours should be spent on study. DH

18. Year 12 Parents Evening http://www.sgschool.org.uk Progress 1
Certificate Evening
Progress 3
Progress 2
Lead Student Interviews
AS Exams Begin
Futures Week (HE Intentions)
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL ES
End of 6 Week Monitoring
Oxbridge Trip
PPE Exams for 2 Year Courses
Year 12 Parents Evening
20TH/30th September GCSE Resit Entry Deadline
UCAS Convention

19. “Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success”
Napoleon Hill
ES Thankyou