Transcript St Bartholomew’s School Sixth Form Adam Robbins

St Bartholomew’s
School
6
th
Form
WELCOME
from Adam Robbins
&
The Yr 12 Tutors
….and….
Julia Mortimore – Headteacher
Alison Lane – KS5 Curriculum & Progression Coordinator
Emile Coin – UCAS/Careers Progression Coordinator
David James– KS5 PDP Coordinator
Curnock – Mrs Mounsey, Mrs Kempster
Davis –Mrs Hodgkin, Mrs Thorne
Evers – Mr Edens/Ms Midgley, Mrs Evans
Patterson – Mr Brennan, Mrs Pritchard
Y12 Tutors
12C1 Richard Costambeys
12C2 Karin French
12C3 ClaireDarkin
12D1 Karen McDowell
12D2 Dave Bateman
12D3 Kate Norris
12E1 Stephen Sharpe
12E2 Tasha Oxner
12E3 Helen Deighan
12P1 Basil Timpson
12P2 Heather Thomson
12P3 Sam Dernley
ESTABLISHING A RELATIONSHIP
STUDENT
PARENT
TEACHERS/TUTORS
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
The door can close….
What’s at stake?
• No good resting on the laurels of GCSE
success.
• Possible to wipe the slate clean and make
a fresh start if GCSE scores have been
disappointing.
• Trying to find routes for students to leave
with at least 3 strong Level 3 passes.
SUCCESS
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Results Summary Summer 2014
Year 13
• 99% pass rate at A Level
• 25% of all A Level grades A* or A
• 80% of grades were C grade or better
• 21 students gained 3 or more A grades
• 6 successful Oxbridge/Medical applicants
• Overall school performance rated as ‘Very Good’ by ALPS
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• Year 12
• 93.3% pass rate at AS Level
• 22% of all entries gained A grades
• 69% of all entries gained at least a C Grade
• 25 students gained three or more A grades
• Overall school performance was rated as ‘Excellent’ by ALPS
UCAS
UCAS process begins in Yr 12
Offers are based on grades and
or points
A2
A*
A
B
C
D
E
AS
140
120
100
80
60
40
A
B
C
D
E
60
50
40
30
20
Level 3 BTEC
Distinction *
Distinction
Merit
Pass
How the marks work
Maths and Science
AS
A2
A
240
480
B
210
420
C
180
360
D
150
300
E
120
240
All other subjects
AS
A2
A
160
320
B
140
280
C
120
240
D
100
200
E
80
160
OUR COURSES
YEAR 12
• Students choose 4,
YEAR 13
sometimes 3, Level 3
courses from a choice of 38. • AS completed to A2, two
further modules (three in
• Examined in May/June, 2
Maths/Science).
modules in each subject (3
in Maths & Science).
• Opportunity to study for
different AS courses with
• AS is half an A-Level.
year 12.
• Not just AS Levels. Level 3
BTECS too – project-based;
no exams.
Higher Education
Employment
OUR COURSES
YEAR 12
YEAR 13
Level 2 Courses:
Level 3 courses
GCSE English, Maths - AS Level or BTEC
BTECs (Level 2)
YEAR 14
Or
Level
3
courses
A combination of
- A2 or BTEC
Level 2 and 3.
Higher Education
Employment
‘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
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:
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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?
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• 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?
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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.
‘It’s OK, I’ve got no homework.’
http://stb6th.edublogs.org/
PRIVATE TUTORING
....can help support
SUPPORTING
NEXT STEPS
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
Chinese
Opportunities
Young Enterprise
Music
Newbury Hall Mentoring
CCF
Literacy Mentoring
Sports Teams
Charity work
House Drama World Challenge Debating
Teach at Primary School
University Visits
Champions of Enterprise
Numeracy Mentoring
Shares4Schools
Arabic
Connexions Guidance
House Music
Sixth Form Games
School Officers
Sixth Form Council
SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES
MAKE 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.
20 SCHOOL OFFICERS
78 SUBJECT REPS
WHAT ABOUT YOU?
COMMUNICATION
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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’ Assocation
Supporting the school
AGM on Wednesday 18th September,7pm
WORKING TOGETHER
STUDENT
PARENT
TEACHERS/TUTORS
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.
THANK YOU
Please introduce yourself to Tutors & meet
other parents.
[email protected]