Transcript STUDYING A LEVELS - The Campion School

Year 12
Parents’ Information Evening
September
th
11
2014
Our Sixth Form Aims
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To be an outstanding Sixth Form
 To improve grades at AS/A2 and BTEC
 To ensure students maximise their potential
 To provide the best teaching possible
 To support students now and for their future
 To nurture and develop students within a
Catholic community
THE SCHOOL WEEK
Two
week timetable
Three assemblies per week
16-20 hours of subject lessons
1 hour of General R.E. (Mass on a rota)
1-2 hours of Games, Wednesday pm
Fixed tutor period, Week 1 - Monday p.1
STUDY TIME
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Up to 5 hours of study periods in school
 Study area in Sixth Form block
 Free classrooms in Sixth Form block
 New Study Centre with Learning Mentors
 ICT classrooms and Sports Science room
 Library
STUDY HABITS
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Quality and quantity !!
 2/3/4 hours per night…
 Quiet area at home
 Make use of Sixth Form Block (Study Club)
 Weekends are also vital
 Not too much paid employment
 Avoid distractions
(Phones and facebook, Twitter and texts…)
ESTABLISHING A ROUTINE
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Know what is
expected
Adjust to new
teaching methods
Set high standards
Be organised
Complete necessary
reading and research
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Use Campion Planner
Record work and due
date
Plan what to do each
night
Meet deadlines
Parent to sign weekly
KEYS TO SUCCESS
 Motivated
 Involved
in class
 Seeks guidance
 Meets deadlines
 Reads widely
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Uses a wide range
of resources
 Refers to
specification and
mark scheme
 Works towards
challenging targets
UNFULFILLED POTENTIAL
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On the wrong course!
 Not transitioning to independent study
 Lack of focus, application and pride in work
 Failure to meet deadlines
 Inadequate communication with teachers
 Poor punctuality and attendance
Rules, but Privileges
Uniform and Conduct
Privileges
 Phones
 Lunch-time sign out
 More flexible food service
Pastoral Care
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Pastoral team
 Miss Elson, Head of Year 12
 Form tutors (10 groups, c.15 students)
 Learning Mentors (Mrs Peters / Mr Joyce)
 Miss Tennison – Pastoral Support Officer
 Other support staff
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Bursaries
Year 12 Assessment Calendar
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November 7th
December 4th
January 6th
February 9th
March 13th
May/June
Mid-June
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August 13th
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Academic Review
Main Parents’ Evening
Mock examinations start
School reports issued
Academic Review
Public examination period
Begin Year 13 work.
Start of UCAS process.
Results published
Community Life
OAPs’ Christmas party
Teenage Cancer Trust
St Francis Hospice
Retreats
Open Evening – 25th Sept.
Careers Day
Subject prefects and prefects
Supervision of discos
School trips
Sports teams
Music:
orchestras/bands/
ensembles/choir
Liturgy
Stage crew
A Three Way Contract
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Campion Planner
 Work / life balance
 Prioritising
 Rising to demands of new study regime
 Communicating concerns - e.g. Parent portal
 Being supported and being supportive
 ‘Auctore Deo’ – ‘The Enterprise is of God’