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….and….
Christina Haddrell – Headteacher
Alison Lane – KS5 Curriculum & Progression Coordinator
Emile Coin – UCAS/Careers Progression Coordinator
Marc Edens – KS5 PDP Coordinator
Curnock – Mrs Mounsey, Mrs Kempster
Davis –Mrs Hodgkin, Mrs Thorne
Evers – Mr Rose, Mrs Evans
Patterson – Mr Brennan, Mrs Pritchard
OUR COMMITMENT
Open to ALL
Academic success for ALL
Academic and extra-curricular opportunities for ALL
Sharing successes and challenges with PARENTS
Supporting STUDENTS and PARENTS in planning next steps
‘A [school] is an alma mater, knowing her children one by one, not a foundry, or a mint, or a treadmill.’ Cardinal John Henry Newman
OUR COURSES
YEAR 12• Students choose 4,
sometimes 3, Level 3 courses from a choice of 38.
• Examined in May/June, 2 modules in each subject (3 in Maths & Science).
• AS is half an A-Level.• Not just AS Levels. Level 3
BTECS too – project-based; no exams.
YEAR 13• AS completed to A2, two
further modules (three in Maths/Science).
• Opportunity to study for different AS courses with year 12.
Higher Education
Employment
OUR COURSES
YEAR 12
Level 2 Courses:
GCSE English, Maths
BTECs (Level 2)
Or
A combination of Level 2 and 3.
YEAR 13
Level 3 courses
- AS Level or BTEC
Higher Education
Employment
YEAR 14
Level 3 courses
- A2 or BTEC
‘The Curriculum is exceptionally wide with clear progression routes’ Ofsted Dec 2009
….and also….broadening thinking and developing skills
CORE STUDIES
• General Studies AS• Critical Thinking AS
• Extended Project Qualification in Yr 13.
• PDP Time
OUR RESULTS
• Results Summary Summer 2013
Year 13
• 99.5% pass rate at A Level
• 55% of all A Level grades A*, A or B
• 80% of grades were of a C grade or better
• 22 students gained 3 or more A grades
• 4 successful Oxbridge applicants
•
• Year 12
• 90% pass rate at AS Level
• 16 students gained 3 or more A grades
WHAT TO EXPECT
• Hard work– Do not underestimate the difficulty of AS levels!
• New teachers, new teaching styles– Importance of good working relationships & trust– Importance of independent study
• Competing demands/expectations– Getting the balance right
What happens to bright GCSE Students at A-Level
Nationally, students who had an average points score equivalent to a B at GCSE making average progress at A-Level gets: At A-Level:
• Biology – D
• Chemistry – D
• Physics - D
• Maths – C/D
• French – D
• Spanish - C/D
Some other subjects might surprise you...
• Nationally, students who had an average points score equivalent to a B at GCSE
At A-Level:
Economics C/D
English Language C/D
PE C/D
Psychology C/D
Textiles C/D
What about a starting point of a C?
• With an average score of a C at GCSE, nationally students at A-Level scored:
Biology E/U
Chemistry E/U
Maths E/U
Physics E/U
Psychology E/U
It’s an enormous challenge
For students in these subjects, even if they work harder than the average student in their position in the country, they are statistically very unlikely to secure more than a D.
9. What advice would you give to a student starting 6th form in the autumn?
• • WORK HARD!!! It's really really important to work hard in Year 12,
especially now that there are no options for January re-takes. All of you sitting there going "well, I got A*s, As and Bs at GCSE, I don't need to worry" - think again. A-levels are very different to GCSEs and require a lot of work, regardless of your grades. I ended up doing about 20 hours of work outside of school a week in Year 12. Although it sounds like a lot, it isn't, you just need to use the time wisely. Study during 'free' periods and try not to get distracted by other things. Also, ask a teacher if you don't understand - the sooner the better. If you don't, you'll just struggle more. Try and keep on top of things from the very beginning.
ARE SUBJECT CHOICES CORRECT?
• Have an eye on the future.
• Make a realistic assessment of the likelihood of success.
• Personal Engagement & Motivation is important.
• Succeeding in any subject is better than failing at a ‘hard’ one.
• Get beyond the personal.
• It’s good to talk.
How should students work?
• Forget about mnemonics
• It’s not about having the prettiest folder
• Repeat yourself
• Use science to help you retrieve info
• Take regular breaks
• Avoid distractions
• Sleep is vital
• Control your emotions
• 45 minutes at the Kitchen Table might be much more effective than 3 hours on a laptop in a bedroom.
SUPPORTING•Research into subject choices and different institutions
•Attendance at UCAS Convention in Reading (tbc)
•Attendance at Open Days – Summer Term
•Preparing Applications & Writing References
•Higher Education Briefing Meeting for Parents and Students – June/July
•Careers Guidance
•CV-Writing
•Connexions/Adviza interviews and support
UCAS
A2
A* 140
A 120
B 100
C 80
D 60
E 40
AS
A 60
B 50
C 40
D 30
E 20
UCAS process begins in Yr 12Offers are based on grades and
or points
OpportunitiesYoung Enterprise
School Officers
Sports Teams
Arabic
Literacy Mentoring
Numeracy Mentoring
CCF
Sixth Form GamesChampions of Enterprise
Music
House Music
House Drama
Chinese
Debating
University Visits
Sixth Form CouncilConnexions Guidance
World ChallengeCharity work
Shares4Schools
Teach at Primary School
Newbury Hall Mentoring
SEIZE OPPORTUNITIESMAKE OPPORTUNITIES
‘A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.’ Francis Bacon 1561-1626
‘Students make particularly strong contributions to the school and wider community’ Ofsted Dec 09.
COMMUNICATION• Calendar – Termly
• BartholoNews – weekly, sent electronically
• Interim Reports – November, January
• Tutor Meetings (Study Focus) – December
• Yr 12 Full Reports – Spring
• Yr 12 Parents’ Evening – January
• Letters, phone calls and e-mail
The Bursary Scheme
The aim is to support the learning of certain groups of students who may be eligible for payments of up to £1200 per year.
Information and Application Forms available
St Bart’s Parents’ AssocationSupporting the school
AGM on Wednesday 18th September,7pm
WORKING TOGETHERSTUDENT
TEACHERS/TUTORSPARENT
Please share any significant background information.Contact the school to share concerns.
TUTOR > HOUSE > HEAD OF SIXTH FORM
SUPPORT OUR KEY EXPECTATIONS• Attendance – 8.40 start, every day. Never
finishing before 12.30.• Encourage effective use of study time.• Drop them off early! (07.15-17.45)• Help to balance study, paid work, leisure.• Be aware of key deadlines.• Support UCAS/Careers research.• Encourage quiet study at home.