2012 - 13

POST 16PROSPECTUS

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS’SCHOOL

BLESSEDEDMUND RICE

O God we thank you for the life of blessed Ed-mund Rice. He opened his heart to Christpresent in those oppressed by poverty and

injustice.May we follow his example of faith and gener-osity. Grant us the courage and compassion of

blessed Edmund as we seek to live lives oflove and service

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Principal Mr T. Armstrong

INTRODUCTION

“The choices you make now can affect therest of your life, so it is important that

they are the right ones.”

You are about to transfer into 6th form and the deci-sions you make now will help shape your future.This information booklet is aimed at helping youmake an informed choice about the subjects availa-ble for continued study at CBS Glen Road. Wewould encourage you to take time to consider youroptions, to speak to your teachers and parents asmaking the correct choices at this stage is vital.

The school offers a range of topics all of which are taught by a dedicated specialiststaff. The A’ level and BTEC courses on our curriculum are both challenging and rele-vant to our pupils and their future needs. All of the courses on offer will give you anopportunity to progress to third level education and our staff will be on hand throughoutyour time in sixth form to give you guidance on future educational or careers choices.

If you or your parents require further clarification please do not hesitate to contactany member of the schools senior management at a time suitable to all concerned.Think carefully about your future plans and work hard to achieve your goals. Welook forward to seeing you next year. Good luck.Yours sincerely

Mr T.Armstrong(Principal)

VISION STATEMENT

· To strive for academic achievement for the pupil and the school· To promote excellence· For parents to work with the school towards our goals· For pupils to take and show responsibility· To promote a culture of pupil leadership within sixth form· To create a positive working environment for student and teacher· To give our pupils the opportunity to study in a range of settings both

in and out of school and at an international level.· To promote a Catholic/Christian Brothers’ ethos within the school· To provide opportunities to succeed for all our pupils.

· A committed staff delivering the highest quality teaching· Small class sizes aimed at maximising pupil/teacher contact time· A positive working environment· Continuous assessment of pupil progress· State of the art IT facilities including exclusive sixth form access

to resources· Wireless access points throughout the school for laptop use· Personal career/education guidance tailored to individual needs· A sixth form library and exclusive access to subject specific peri-

odicals· A dedicated study area for sixth form students· Direct parental contact from and to a sixth form Tutor/Careers

mentor· Access to modern departmental resources

OUTLINE

At CBS your needs will be catered for in every respect. Your success is our priority.We expect that our pupils will respect such privileges and work in tandem with us tomaintain and improve upon our current position. Pupils returning will be expected todisplay a responsible attitude and to display high levels of reliability, politeness, punctu-ality and respect. You will be the example that others look up to and with that comesresponsibility. Should any pupil fail to meet this expectation his position within theschool will be subject to review.

“Sixth Year at CBS was brilliant. The boys from other schools really mixed in well and by theend of our A Level and other exams it was sad to have to leave the school. I’m going into mysecond year of university and I still miss the school, the teachers and the craic. It was a veryspecial place for us all.”

Paul McCann (Ulster University Student)

“CBS is more than a school, it is a community. It cares not only about education,but about the wellbeing and interests of all its pupils. CBS has given me somany opportunities. I have been able to work with the BBC UTV and RTE whichhas helped guide me towards a career. I have seen the wonders of Indiathrough our Immersion Programme and worked in a Thai Orphanage which hasbeen one the highlights of my life”

N. Gormley ( Past Pupil)

TESTIMONIALS

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A-LEVEL ART & DESIGN

AS LEVEL - YR 13 A2 LEVEL - YR14

AS1: Fine Art Unit A2 1: Dissertation UnitAS2: Design Unit A2 2: Fine Art and/or Design UnitAS3: Examination A2 3: Examination (External)

(Externally Set Assignment)

2 Years – 3 units per year.

Art Room, Kiln, Access to computers, Laptop –Adobe Photoshop,Digital Camera, Scanner & Library,

CBS Art Department

University of Ulster Art College.Art Foundation Course leading to degree in specialised areas egGraphic Design, Architecture, Photography, Fashion DesignCeramics, Furniture Design, Multi Media etc

MRS J. CAFFREY

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A-LEVEL MOVING IMAGEARTS

Moving Image Arts AS Module: - Creative and Responsive to MovingImage Art forms.AS1 Creative production foundation portfolio (Pupils write, direct, edit2 films:1st Film 40–60 seconds, 2nd Film 3–5 minutes).AS2 Critical Response (Exam) On-line examination 1 ½ hours.

A Level course lasts 2 years.

11 Imacs, 5 eMacs, camcorders, lights, laptops, tripods &digital cameras

Media Suite in Technology Department

AS qualification in its own right – leads onto full ‘A’ level, it also carries UCASpoints for other qualificationsCareer Paths: Film Director – Cinematographer, Film Producer – SoundLighting Engineer. Script writer – Editor of TV show. Leading to related or un-related undergraduate courses. UCSD Film & Media Studies courses. Soundand Lighting Courses, Animation & Journalism.

MS K. McARDLE

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A-LEVEL HISTORY

AS History 2 x Modules – Nazi Germany and the Russian Revolution.

A2 History 2 x Modules – Causes of WWII or

Clash of ideologies (Cold War) or the Partition of Ireland.

AS History – 1 YearA2 History – 1 Year

AS & A2 History Text Books, on-line resources, debates, guestspeakers, international visits, local field trips, computer suites.

Christian Brothers’ School, History Department.

AS is a qualification in its own right and leads to the full ‘A’ Level..Both carry UCAS points for university/third level entry and for entry into a variety of professions. ‘A’ Lev-el history is accepted for entry to all university courses such as Law, Marketing, Journalism, Advertising,Accountancy, Economics, all Social Sciences and Arts Degrees, Teaching (primary & secondary) andmany more.Last year all A- level History pupils achieved grades A, B or C and are now studying a range of Degreecourses at Queen’s University or the University of Ulster, including Law, Criminology, History& Journal-ism, Economics, History& Politics and several others.

MS A. FLEMING

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A-LEVEL APPLIED SCIENCE(DOUBLE AWARD)

AS Level: Science at work; Energy Transfer Systems; Finding out about sub-stances; Food Science & Technology; Choosing & Using Materials; Synthesis-ing Organic Compounds (6 modules)A2 Level : Planning and Carrying Out a Scientific Investigation; Medical Phys-ics;Controlling Chemical Processes; Sports Science; Physics of Performance Ef-fects; The Action and Development of Medicines (6 modules)

Two Years

University of Ulster Lecture Theatres, Laboratories and Kitchens.Access to organisations in a variety of scientific fieldsStep - up website for access to lecture notes and support material.AQA website for access to support material, past papers and work schemesRange of textbooks and on – line information sites.

Christian Brothers’ School - Science DepartmentUniversity of Ulster – Jordanstown, Coleraine, Portrush.

(free travel to and from Jordanstown will be provided by CBS School)

University Degree Courses in all aspects of Science. Degree courses in otherareas e.g. Law, Architecture. Higher Education courses at FE colleges e.g.Diploma courses.

MS M. McCARRON

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A-LEVEL POLITICS

AS 1. Government and Politics of N Ireland 2. The British Political Process

A2. 1. Comparative Government The UK and USA A2. 2. Political Power

2 Year Course.

Text books, on-line teaching, e-mail conferencing debates,International visits, Guest Speakers, Links to media agencies.

Christian Brothers’ School Glen Road Belfast

University Degree courses in: Social Sciences, Politics & Law, Arts and Me-dia, Diploma courses at FE Colleges in: Journalism, Media & Public Relations,Employment in Research, Civil Service and local Government, Political partiesand Lobby groups

MR L. WATSON

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A-LEVEL SOCIOLOGY

AS SOCIOLOGY 3 x MODULES:-1 The sociology of the family2 The sociology of education

A2 SOCIOLOGY 3 x MODULES:-1 Power & Politics2 Crime & Deviance

AS Sociology - 1 Year course A2 Sociology - a further year

AS Textbooks, Powerpoint Presentations, Sociology Review MagazineA2 Textbooks Range of revision resources, Guest speakers and field trips

Christian Brothers’ School Learning For Life & Work and ComputerSuite

AS is a qualification in its own right but leads into A2 which is a full A Level.They both carry UCAS points for university entry into a variety of professionsand careers including, Law, Social Science, Teaching and many more. All pu-pils passed A Level Sociology last school year and are currently studying poli-tics, history, criminology and economics at Queens University, Belfast andUniversity of Ulster at Jordanstown. A Level Sociology has strong links withother ‘social sciences’ like History and Politics.

MR P. GAULT

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A-LEVEL FINANCIALSTUDIESYear 13 - AS Certificate in Financial Studies:-

Unit 1 why money mattersUnit 2 Risk & RewardUnit 3 Making personal financial judgements

Year 14 – A2 Diploma in Financial Studies:- Unit 1 Financing the future Unit 2 Financial services – a provider’s perspective Unit 3 Enhancing financial capability

Approx 1 module per term

Institute of financial services provide:-- notes available to download from internet- specimen papers- question bank

Financial Services Department

University - Degrees In Finance, Economics and Accounting Careerin banking, building society, financial advice, insurance companiesand other financial institutions.

MRS C. HAMILTON

SIXTH FORMFACILITIES

www.cbsglenroad.com

Above: Sixth Form Study Room

Below: New Library Facilities

STUDENT LIFE AT CBS

INTRODUCTION TOALTERNATIVE COURSES

BTEC’s are new awards introduced by Christian Brothers’ School inpartnership with Further Education Institutions to assist the transitionin to Further -Higher Education. Parents and students should considerthat these new BTEC awards have equal status to the traditional ALevel programmes. The main differences between the A Level pro-gramme and the BTEC programme is that BTEC’s provide for a skillsbased approach in which, the knowledge content is applied to a “real”work based scenario potentially making the learning more relevant tothe individual student. Currently our school offers BTEC’s at KS4 andKS5.

The following table shows the level of awardsavailable:-

Certificate = 2 GCSE’sDiploma = 4 GCSE’sNational Award = 1 A Level

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BTEC NATIONAL ITPRACTITIONERS

Unit 1 Communication and Employability Skills for IT (Core)Unit 2 Computer Systems (Core)

OptionsInformation Systems IT Systems Design Communication Technolo-giesIT Technical Support Network ManagementPrinciples of Software Design

Six Modules to be completed over 2 years.

BTEC National for IT Practitioners – Mark Fishpool (Core Textbook)Department developed Resources and assessment materials

CBS Glen Rd IT Department

Computer related Degree courses at UniversityWeb Design – ICT – Computer Programming – Software DevelopmentICT Technician Qualifications.

Mr D. Coyle

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BTEC NATIONALBUSINESS

4 Core Units and 2 Specialist Units.Core Units:

· Exploring Business Activity.· Investing Business Resources· Introduction to Marketing· Effective People, Communication and Information in Business

Two years, with the students covering three units in their first year, and threeunits in their second year. This Award is equivalent to one A Level

There is a dedicated Business Studies Room at the School, with booksPeriodicals and Web Based Resources available to aid the progression ofeach student within the subject .

Christian Brothers School Glen Rd.

This qualification has been developed to equip individuals with the skillsknowledge and understanding required for a range of roles in organisationwithin the business sector, including administration, finance/accounts, mar-keting, human resources and law.

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BTEC NATIONAL MUSICTECHNOLOGY

1. Creating a Music Product 4. Computer Music Systems2. Planning a Music Recording 5. The Sound & Music Industry3. Sound Recording Techniques 6.The Music Freelance World

2 year course with each module requiring 60 hours guided learning hours.

A sound proofed recording studio including a range of instruments (drums,guitars, Keyboards etc.) along with an Imac Computer network

CBS Music Department

1. A Degree in Music Technology2. Sound Engineering3. Work in both the Television and Radio Industries

MR C QUINN

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BTEC NATIONAL SPORTSTUDIES

· Practical Sport – In the first year the focus is on team sports. Students get practicalclass as well as theory class. It is our intention to deliver this module through out-door pursuits in the forthcoming year.

· Body in Action – A study of the human body and how it is affected by exercise. Keyareas Anatomy, Physiology.

· Health, Safety and Injury in Sport—Looks at health and safety issues for partici-pants and how to maintain a safe environment

2 Year Course.

100% coursework – Each unit is made up of various tasks that each studentmust complete to satisfactory standard to achieve a pass. Tasks are gradedwith Pass, Merit or Distinction.

CBS Sports facilities: gym; fitness suite; All-weather pitch; PE classroom; ITsuites; local Leisure Centres and facilities; external coaching/coaches.

BTEC HNC HND. NVQ and University for Degree Level.

MR C SMYTH

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BTEC NATIONAL SPORTSTUDIES

The 4 core units are: 2 Specialist Units:1. Investigating Travel and Tourism. Preparing for employment in2. The Business of Travel and Tourism. the Travel and Tourism Industry3. The UK as a destination. The European Travel Market4. Customer Service in Travel and Tourism Work Experience Long Haul

Long Haul Destination

A Level Course lasts for 2 years.

BTEC –unit books, Case Studies, Educational Visits, Guest speakers,Computer access, On – Line Teaching.

Christian Brothers School

Typically BTEC National Students go on to Higher Education to study atDegree level or HND in areas such as Travel and Tourism Management,Hospitality and Tourism.For those students who wish to enter employment there is a wide range ofchoices available. These include Tour Operator, Hotel, Visitor Attraction,Travel Agent & Tourist Information.

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BTEC NATIONALDIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

· Photography Techniques· Working to Photography Briefs· Studio Photography· Creative Photography

Two year Course

A wide range of photographic equipment including Digital and conventionalSLR cameras, lenses, flash and studio lighting. photoshop software. Access

Christian Brothers School Glen Road

National Diploma in Photograph,. HND, Art Degree. Career in Advertising,Graphic Design, Media

MR B McCrory

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The 3 Core Units are:Unit 1 – Developing Effective Communication in Health and Social CareUnit 2 – Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social CareUnit 3 – Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social care

3 Specialist Units: Unit 11 – Supporting and Protecting Adults Unit 49 – Exploring Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care requires 50 hours of work experience to be completed. Unit 4 – Development through the life stages (or) Unit 5 – Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care

2 Year Course

BTEC – Unit books, Case Studies, Educational visits, guest speakers, compu-ter access, Work Placement

Christian Brothers’ School Glen Road

Possible Progression to Foundation Degree in Community Health and SocialCare or another Health related higher education Programme, Careers inHealth and Social Care i.e. healthcare practitioners, nursing, midwifery or so-cial work.For those students who wish to enter employment there is a wide range ofchoices available.

BTEC NATIONAL HEALTH& SOCIAL CARE

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AREAS COVERED/MODULES:U1: Develop and maintain professional skills and knowledge.U2: Develop and maintain effective working relationships.U3: Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour.U4: Contribute to pupils’ learning.U5: Support pupils with Special Educational Needs.U6: Support the development of pupils’ literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.

CCEA LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATETEACHING ASSISTANT

1 year

This award will assist access to further training in educational and child caredisciplines and career pathways in social and educational settings. The quali-fication is recognised for all Teaching Assistant posts and would be useful forpotential PGCE students or prospective students wishing to become teach-ers.

CBS Glen Road

Use of IT Suite and other equipment when needed

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OCN LEVEL 3 YOUTHWORK

Unit One, Leadership in Youth-work for Young PeopleUnit Two, Communication in Youth-WorkUnit Three, Planning and Delivering Youth-Work Activities

2 Year Course

Christian Brothers’ School

Entry RequirmentsMust be,18 or over at the end of the courseHave a good standard of literacyBe participating in a youth / school setting a maximum of 3 hours per weekInterested in working with young people

Carries U.C.A.S pointsOffers progression to access course in Degree in Community Youth Work.

EDUCATION MAINTENANCEALLOWANCE

The Education Maintenance Allowance is a payment of £10, £20 or£30 per week paid directly to student who remain in education aftercompulsory schooling ends. If you remain in education and meet theage requirements, you can apply to receive this allowance to help youduring your time in education.

What is EMA?

EMA stands for Education Maintenance Allowance. It is a payment ofup to £30 per week, paid directly into your bank account every fort-night (making a fortnightly payment of £60) to help with the cost ofcontinuing with your education. In addition, eligible, approved EMAstudents may receive bonus payments of £100 which are made up tothree times a year, if you continue with your education and meet theobjectives of your course.

Who is eligible to receive an EMA?

You are eligible to receive EMA if you:

- Remain at a school or further education college in Northern Ire-land.

- Celebrate your 16th, 17th or 18th birthday in the current year thatyou are applying for entry in to 6th Form.

- Live in a household that has an annual income of less than£30,810 per year.

ENTRY REQUIRMENTS

Pupils from all other schools are welcomed either on a full-time ba-sis or a part time basis after consultation with their main schoolprincipal. To be admitted to Christian Brothers’ School Sixth Form,pupils will normally have to satisfy the following minimum require-ments:

1. A minimum of 4 GCSE A*-C2. It is strongly recommended that students have a B in a subject

chosen for AS and A’ Level3. Pupils must undertake to pass Maths and English GCSE if

they have not already done so

In addition, students must:1. Submit an application to the school2. Meet with the principal or a member of senior management

before entry is approved3. Meet the academic criteria4. Be committed to the school ethos and be prepared to meet the

expectations we require from sixth form pupils.

Pupil Portfolio

A pupil’s commitment to study during their KS3 and KS4 years willbe considered when an application is made. In particular:§ Exam results§ Record of achievement§ References from year head and department head

A commitment to CBS

We expect you to set the standards, not just in our school, but inthe wider community. You will be expected to become leaders with-in the school. Younger children will look upon you as an exampleand your teachers will expect excellence in all aspects of yourschooling. CBS is a school we are all proud of and by joining oursixth form you will be making a commitment to working towards, notjust your own personal goals, but also our goals as a school. As aschool community we have worked hard for five years with you toovercome many obstacles. Now, as you decide on your future, youmust consider all your options and decide what is best for you. Forover 30 years our pupils have beaten all the odds to become lead-ers that we can all be proud of. Our school has always played amajor role in the lives of the pupils and now this will be greatly ex-tended through our increased curriculum programme, our links withFE and University, our links to the local community and finally ourcollaboration and partnership with other schools. We look forwardto the challenge. CBS has set high standards for others to followbecause we have a belief that our students and community canmeet those standards and not accept second best.

Post 16 Uniform

Students are expected to wear the school Sixth form uniform at alltimes and parental co-operation on this matter is essential. In rec-ognition of your position as sixth formers some distinction has beenmade between the senior and junior uniforms.

Black trousersSixth form tieLight blue shirtSenior school / staff coatBlack shoes

CODE OF CONDUCTThe school is a community which requires some regulations. To youstudents who have decided to continue your education here in CBS andalso to those of you who have come from other schools to join our sixthform we ask that you abide by the following code of conduct.

§ The school day begins at 8:55 a.m., and you are expected to bepresent then for registration. You are also expected to be presentfor afternoon registration, and may not leave for home study untilafter this time unless you have special permission from your formtutor.§ You are expected to bring a note written by your parent/guardian to

explain any absence. Try to make routine medical and dentalappointments at time outside the school day. You may not bookdriving lessons during school time. Please avoid booking familyholidays during term times as teachers cannot undertake the addi-tional work involved in going over work with you, on an individualbasis, if you have missed teaching while you have been on holiday.While we have to reluctantly agree to your parents’ wishes for familyholidays, permission will not be given for you to go on holiday withfriends.§ If you are persistently absent (and/or late) without good reason your

tutor will give you a warning. If the situation continues we will writeto your parents and require that you sign a contract which sets atarget for attendance (and/or punctuality) as a condition of youremaining in Christian Brothers’ Sixth Form.§ Christian Brothers’ Sixth Form has a dress code. If your dress is

inappropriate, you will be sent home to change.

You are responsible for your school work and will be expected to de-velop good working patterns so that you can meet the deadlines set bystaff. Your tutor and heads of subject departments will be informed ifthere are problems. If you fall behind, or feel overwhelmed by work,discuss this

with your tutor who will try to help you to rectify the situation andnegotiate with members of staff. Some deadlines for courseworkare non-negotiable and staff cannot mark work after deadlines forassignments which form part of final AS/A’ level assessments, havepassed. Think carefully about commitments to paid employmentoutside school, making sure you leave yourself some time forsocialising and relaxation. You must not undertake paid employ-ment during the school day, even if it is a home study time.§ As a 6th Form Student some of your classes might start and finish

at times outside the normal school day or week. It is in your interestto be aware of the course structure and your responsibility to attendall classes punctually.§ Radios and MP3 players may only be played during break times.

Machines playing during lesson times will be removed.§ You may not leave school during the day without informing your

tutor. If you are ill and cannot find your tutor, you should see theDirector of Sixth Form, Head of Year 12 or 13, the Head teacher orone of the Deputy Heads.§ You are responsible for your money and valuables.§ Try to maintain a pleasant, tidy environment in the tutor bases.

Eating is strictly prohibited in the Library or Sixth Form StudyRoom.§ You may not, under any circumstances, bring alcohol, any clas-

sified or potentially dangerous substance or object onto schoolpremises.§ Mobile phones must be switched off during lesson times. Phones

which ring during lesson times will be confiscated by any memberof staff.§ Sixth Formers are required to sign the school’s Internet Code which

emphasises responsible use of this facility in the school for educa-tional purposes.§ We expect Sixth Formers to be prepared to be involved in the life

of the school and there are several events during the year whenwe will need the help of every member of Year 13 and 14.