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

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Year 12YEAR AHEAD MEETING

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WELCOME

Ms WellsHead of Sixth Form

Mr KanvarAssistant Head of Sixth Form

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Summary Results - 6TH FORM⦿A Level A-E 99%

(98%)Pts score per student 719 Pts score per entry 198

⦿BTEC 100% (100%)Pts score per student 760 Pts score per entry 248

20122013

2014 2015

Outstanding results in

History, Further Maths and

Spanish

Outstanding results in

all L3 BTEC courses

Fahad ChohanA* A* A A

UCL Physics

Ben LogueD* D* D* & CUniversity of BirminghamSport and Exercise Science

JamalCity UniversityLaw

TomUniversity of BirminghamNuclear Science and materials

RammonUCLInformation Business Management

ArmaniRoehamptonEarly Childhood Studies

AnouskaBath SpaDrama

MuhammadKing’sPolitical Economy

MiaCardiffSociology

DavidUWLMedia and Communications

YssisManchesterSpanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies

AnaExeterHistory

88% university

Jake Trowbridge, Eva Pryce & Luke BarryA A A A B

Adnan MohamedA A A A

Louis TavareA A A B

Mohamed Kamlah & Conor McCann A A A

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SIX STUDENT STANDARDS

1 Attendance

2 Punctuality

3 Studies 

4 Participation 

5 Responsibility

6 Dress code

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‘THE BASICS’

AT T E N DA N C E

100% attendance is expected

Impact on progress and results

Impact on University application

Part of the school community

Every morning registrationEvery afternoon registration (unless no period 6 lesson)

P U N C T UA L I T Y

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

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STUDIES- INDEPENDENT LEARNING

15 hours per week

2-3 hours every Mon-Fri5 hours over the weekend

This is what sets a student apart.

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S T U D Y R O O M Quiet, working

environment Students need to

police this, along with staff

L I B R A R Y

Prospectus availableCareers library

P O S T 1 6 L I B R A R Y

Expert Librarians If need a book, ask

and probably able to buy

Magazines, journals and students can

request subscriptions

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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

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PREFECTS AND HEAD BOY / HEAD GIRL

Applications open now Written application and interview Staff interviews Roles and responsibilitiesHead Boy and Head Girl and Senior Prefects solely in Sixth Form.

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ELTHORNE EXTENDED PROGRAMME

W H O I S I T F O R ?

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 9th October

W H AT I S I T ?

EPQ (Extended Project Qualification)AS Critical ThinkingPlus other elements related to university

applications and admissions tests.

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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]

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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

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APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY

Complete an online application towards the end of Year 12It is a competitive process

1. Personal Statement2. 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

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WHAT ARE UNIVERSITIES LOOKING FOR?

Enthusiasm – Interest – the geeksPassionAbility

Potential

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UNIVERSITY IS NOT THE ONLY ROUTE

Apprenticeships Further education courses,

Employment See Connexions (Ms Barker)

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YEAR 12 AS LEVEL EXAMS

Mock exams in January AS Exams in all subjects in summer term 2016-

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.

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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

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SUPPORTING APPLIED STUDENTS

Continuous AssessmentPass Merit Distinction Distinction*

Know deadlines (aware of where the student is within assignments)Encourage to act on feedbackAttendance and use of study timeUniversity applicationArt & Design – materials/folders

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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

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Phase two:• Use in lessons- staff and

student development• Creating work using their

iPads• Self control! • Student feedback

FLIPPED LEARNING

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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

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Bursary application form in the enrolment pack (maroon) see Ms Bussetti in reception if you have

any more questions.

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KEY STAFF

Ms Wells (Head of Sixth Form)Mr Kanvar (Assistant Head of Sixth Form)

Ms Bussetti (Sixth Form administrator)

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