1. Year 12 Induction Evening

2. 9 th September 2015

3. 2015 Results GCSE 98% of examinations taken were graded A*-B 84% were graded A*-A 50% were graded A* 97% of students gained the national ‘gold standard’ of at least 5 subjects at A*-C, including English and Mathematics.

4. 2015 Results A Level  100% pass rate from A* to E  91% of all examinations taken were graded A*-B.  Students have also had stunning success with university entry, with 16 girls accepted by Oxford and Cambridge.

5. The Sixth Form Team  Mrs Galvin Head of Sixth Form  Mrs ClarkSenior Tutor Year 12  Mrs QuigleySixth Form Administrator  Ms EganSixth Form Administrator  12-1Mrs Willmott  12-2Mrs Hutton  12-3Mr Emms  12-4Miss Stanley  12-5Miss Provost  12-6Mr Osborne  12-7Mrs Hulme  12-8Dr Adamson

6. The school day  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

7. Home school agreement Details in Student Handbook Attendance and punctuality (form time and lessons) Sixth Form dress code Sixth Form detentions

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

9. Sixth Form curriculum  4 subjects in Year 12  3 or 4 subjects in Year 13  EPQ

10. Sixth Form curriculum  New curriculum specifications in English literature, English language, biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, art, business studies, computing, economics and history.  AS and A Level de-coupled and the AS (if cashed in) is worth 40% of the A Level.  Old curriculum specifications in all other subject areas (MFL, geography, RS, drama, music, maths).

11. Year 12 Exams  Students will sit exams in all subjects in the summer of 2016.  For those subjects on the old curriculum, these exams will be worth 50% of the A Level and the grade will contribute to the final A Level grade.  For those subjects on the new curriculum, there are two routes;  If a student is ‘dropping’ the subject after AS study, this grade will be cashed in and the student will gain an AS Qualification in this subject. This will be worth 40% of a new A Level  If a student continues the subject into A Level study, this grade will not be cashed in and will not contribute to the overall A Level grade.

12. Year 12 Exams  Many students will be studying a ‘mixed’ curriculum; some of the old style A Levels, and some of the new.  We are maintaining our decision to enter students for all exams in the summer of 2016.  Exams begin on the 16 th May, 2016 and the final exam on the common timetable for AS is 10 th June.  Results day is 18 th August, 2016.

13. Dropped Subjects  In March of Y12, we will ask all students to indicate which subject they intend to ‘drop’ as they move into Y13.  This allows us to make decisions regarding timetabling, staffing and exam entries.  This decision will be imperative and it is highly likely that the students will have to maintain this decision as they move into Y13.  We will discuss this with students from January and provide helpful advice and consideration so they girls can make an informed decision.

14. Statistically Estimated Grades  All students provided with SEGs within the next few weeks.  These are set by external agencies are based on GCSE results and combination of subject choices.  Students are encouraged to meet, or go beyond these SEGs at the end of AS and A Level study.  We will be doing work with Y12 in the next few weeks regarding this process and how the grades are allocated.

15. Independent study 10 hours extra study expected per subject per 10 day cycle Attendance and punctuality important Help sessions and support Active role in lessons is vital

16. EPQ  “ 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

17. Monitoring Targets set Discussions with subjects teachers and form tutors Tracking by form tutors, Mrs Clark and Mrs Galvin Parents’ Evenings: Thursday 3 rd December 2015 Thursday 10 th March 2016 Interim reports and SIMS Learning Gateway (SLG)

18. Extra curricular activities Work experience Young Enterprise Peer mentoring of younger girls Stewarding Year group school councils Charity events and fundraising Bar mock trial Debate society Feminist society

19. Volunteering  We want to encourage students to volunteer their time to worthwhile causes.  We will authorise absence if students have organised a regular placement.  Permission must be obtained from school, and the correct paperwork must be filled in.

20. Wellbeing Tutor time programme Form tutor, Mrs Clark, Mrs Galvin Connexions advisors-Colette McLoughlin School counsellor and 42 nd street Healthy lifestyles day Talks e.g. Drugs, alcohol

21. 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

22. Post 18 options Careers Fortnight Start research Post-18 Options Evenings Post-18 Transition Day 1 Form Time & Other Activities Post-18 Transition Day 2 Applications Processes Results and Destinations NovemberDec - FebMarch Apr - JulJuly Sept - Jan August … …

23. Careers fortnight  Variety of speakers  Liverpool university trip  Opportunity in lessons to think about careers Follow @AGGSPost18 http://wp.aggs.trafford.sch.uk/post18

24. Work experience  11 th -15 th July 2016  Students to source their own placement at a reputable company.  Sole traders will not be accepted.  Must be within the Manchester/Warrington area.  School’s duty of care - The company must agree to a Health and Safety risk assessment visit to be carried out by our partnership company, Our Futures. This is a requirement of the Local Authority. A company which has not been health & safety risk assessed, will be classed as an unauthorised placement.

25. Work experience  Government funding for work experience has now ceased, therefore, we request the cost of the risk assessment visits of £22 to be met by parents via Parentpay.  Paperwork to be completed & enclosed:  Self-placement form  A copy of the Employer’s Liability Insurance – paperwork cannot be accepted without this document  Medical form if appropriate Must be returned by Thursday 14 th January

26. Work experience  Letters will be sent out via Parentmail by the end of next week & the self–placement forms will be given out to each student via their Form Tutors.  IT IS NOT TOO EARLY TO START SEARCHING. Many placements supplied by large companies are taken by Christmas time.  Any queries or questions are to be directed to Mrs Gillibrand, Careers Co-ordinator at the main school office.

27. Who to contact Mrs Clark-Senior Tutor Mrs Galvin-Head of Sixth Form Dr Welch - Higher Education questions and ‘what to do next’

28. Important dates Thursday 24 th September: GCSE certificate presentation evening Thursday 12 th November: Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 3 rd December & Thursday 10 th March: Year 12 Parents’ Evening A level results: 18 th August 2016

29.  Thank you for joining us tonight  We look forward to celebrating success with you in 2016!