1. Year 12 Induction Evening

2. 2013 Results GCSE 98% of examinations taken were graded A*-B 85% were graded A*-A 51% were graded A* 100% of students gained the national ‘gold standard’ of at least 5 subjects at A*-C, including English and Mathematics, and 100% of pupils who took the English Baccalaureate were successful.

3. 2013 Results A Level 100% pass rate from A* to E 93.7% of all examinations taken were graded A*-B. Students have also had stunning success with university entry, with 19 girls accepted by Oxford and Cambridge.

4. The Sixth Form Team Miss LallyHead of Sixth Form Mrs HughesSenior Tutor Year 12 Mrs QuigleySixth Form Administrator Ms EganSixth Form Administrator 12-1Mr Murray 12-2Mrs Hutton 12-3Mrs Cleary 12-4Mrs Langridge 12-5Mrs Fooks 12-6Miss Stokwisz 12-7Miss Glover 12-8Mrs Howie

5. 8.40Registration 8.45Assembly or form time 9.05Lesson 1 10.05Lesson 2 11.05Lesson 3 12.25Lunch 1.30Lesson 4 2.30Lesson 5 3.30School officially ends Libraries and resource centres are available until 5pm Extra curricular activities The School Day

6. Home School Agreement Details in Student Handbook Attendance and punctuality (form time and lessons) Uniform

7. The step up from GCSE to A Level 5 hours extra study expected per subject per 10 day cycle Attendance and punctuality important Help sessions and support Active role in lessons is vital

8. The Curriculum 5 AS subjects including General Studies. All taught by subject specialists One lesson per cycle on General Studies in Year 12 Year 13-no General Studies lessons but all have an EPQ Tutorial

9. The Curriculum 5 hours extra study expected per subject per 10 day cycle Attendance and punctuality important Help sessions and support Active role in lessons is vital

10. Extended Project Qualification Year 13 Independent research skills Stepping stone to University Self-directed and self-motivated project

11. Extended Project Qualification “ We welcome the introduction of the Extended Project and would encourage you to undertake one as it will develop your independent study and research skills and ease the transition from school / college to higher education.” University of Cambridge “If you have undertaken the Extended Project, this may be taken into account if you do not achieve the conditions of your offer.” London School of Economics “We have an increasingly compelling evidence base that students who did well at EPQ settle in well to their studies, we are keen to see more of them.” University of Southampton

12. The AQA Baccalaureate Optional Students pay for entry Designed to “celebrate the achievements of well-rounded post-16 students”  Depth of study – A level subjects  Breadth of study – AS General Studies  Independent learning – an Extended Project (EPQ) – Mandatory for all students  Personal Development – Enrichment Activities

13. Extra Curricular Activities Work experience Young Enterprise Mentoring of younger girls Stewarding Year group school councils Charity events and fundraising Librarian

14. Book deposit £50 deposit Given back at end of Year 13 upon return of ALL textbooks

15. Target Setting and ALIS ALIS is used to set challenging targets based on national data Average GCSE point scores are submitted for each student Point scores are used to generate targets for A Levels

16. Modules No January modules this year All exams sat in the summer

17. AS Level Examinations Results – August Uniform Mark Score (UMS) AS (Yr 12) ExamplesUnit 1Unit 2AS total AS grade Student A93(A)100(A)193A+33 In this example the maximum UMS score is 200 160 – A, 140 – B, 120 – C, 100 – D, 80 – E

18. AS Level Examinations Results – August Uniform Mark Score (UMS) AS (Yr 12) ExamplesUnit 1Unit 2AS total AS grade Student A93(A)100(A)193A+33 Student B83(A)78(B)161A+1 In this example the maximum UMS score is 200 160 – A, 140 – B, 120 – C, 100 – D, 80 – E

19. A2 Level Examinations Results – August Uniform Mark Score (UMS) AS (Yr 12)A2 (Yr 13) ExamplesUnit 1Unit 2AS total AS grade Unit 3Unit 4Overall UMS Overall grade Student A93(A)100(A)193A+3375 (B)78 (B)346A Student B83(A)78(B)161A+1 Example where A2 maximum UMS is 400 320 – A, 280 – B, 240 – D, 200 – D, 160 - E

20. A2 Level Examinations Results – August Uniform Mark Score (UMS) AS (Yr 12)A2 (Yr 13) ExamplesUnit 1Unit 2AS total AS grade Unit 3Unit 4Overall UMS Overall grade Student A93(A)100(A)193A+3375 (B)78 (B)346A Student B83(A)78(B)161A+175 (B)78 (B)314B Example where A2 maximum UMS is 400 320 – A, 280 – B, 240 – D, 200 – D, 160 - E

21. Why AS Levels are Important In June/July of Year 12 1.AS results used to inform predicted A2 grades; 2.School reference written based on Y12 performance; 3.Personal statements / CVs written at the end of Year12; 4.AS level exams easier than A2 exams; 5.Girls’ choices of Universities and courses based on the above

22. Monitoring Targets set Discussions with subjects teachers and form tutors Tracking by tutors, Mrs Hughes and Miss Lally

23. A Level Results Day Thursday 14 th August Please also be here the following week Admissions policy to Year 13

24. Higher Education, Courses and Employment Careers interviews Year 13 to Year 12 information exchange Tutor time Parents’ Evenings UCAS system and training days Open days Deadlines

25. Well being Tutor Mrs Hughes-Senior Tutor Miss Lally-Head of Sixth Form Miss Miller and Dr Welch - Higher Education questions and ‘what to do next’ Connexions advisors School counsellor and pastoral mentor Induction days Talks e.g. Drugs, alcohol

26. Work experience 14-18 th July 2014 Students to source own placement at a reputable company. Sole traders not accepted. Must be within the Greater Manchester area. Placements out of area will be classed as unauthorised. School’s duty of care - The company must agree to a Health and Safety risk assessment visit. This is a requirement of the Local Authority.

27. Work experience 14-18 th July 2014 Government funding now ceased. School will be subsidising part of the cost of the risk assessment visits, however, £25 from parents to be made via Parentpay. Paperwork to be completed: – Self-placement form – Copy of the Employer’s Liability Insurance – paperwork cannot be accepted without this. – Medical form if appropriate. Must be returned by Wednesday 18 th December

28. Work experience 14-18 th July 2014 Letters via Parentmail Self–placement forms given to each student via their Form Tutors. IT IS NOT TOO EARLY TO START SEARCHING. Any queries or questions are to be directed to Ms Wright, Careers Co-ordinator at the main school office.

29. Bursary Means tested financial support for students Paid in addition to all other benefits Evidence of income required to support applications Information from Mrs Quigley in the Sixth Form Office

30. Important Dates Thursday 26 th September: GCSE certificate presentation evening RNCM Thursday 14 th November: Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 28 th November: Year 12 Parents’ Evening AS Results: Thursday 14 th August

31. Home Support and Home-School Liaison Early contact Parents’ Forum 16 th October 2013

32. Home Support and Home-School Liaison Early contact Parents’ Forum 16 th October 2013

33. Thank you for joining us tonight We look forward to celebrating success with you in August 2014!