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YEAR 12
LEARNING PATHWAYS EVENING
WELCOME
‘Serving God through learning together’
The purpose of this evening is:
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To find out about the Learning Pathways
available to you in the Sixth Form
To talk to course leaders about specific subjects
To get a ‘flavour’ of what our Sixth Form is like
and what we can offer alongside the formal
learning opportunities
Sixth Form Entitlement
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Formal Learning Pathways that match ALL
abilities and aspirations
Personal support to assist with the fulfillment of
goals
An opportunity to take an active role in the
Catholic life of the school
Non-formal experiences that broaden academic
and social horizons
The Current Position
300+
students in the Sixth Form
In 2014:
54% of A level pupils achieved A* to B grades
75% of A level pupils achieved A* to C grades
100% of A level pupils achieved the Level 3 threshold
100% BTEC and WBQ pass rate
22 post 16 subject areas offered at St Joseph’s
Successful applications to top universities including
Oxbridge
All students who wished to attend university successfully
placed
Entry Requirements
Level
3 (A Level)
Level 2 (Ex. Cert)
Level 2 Threshold – 5 A*-C
grades
Level 1 Threshold – D&E grades
Entry Requirements
Good
attendance and punctuality
Good
behaviour record
Some
desirable requirements for certain subjects
Support
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and guidance throughout
students interviewed before Easter
English
and Maths GCSE resit
Collaboration
Wider
choice of subjects for students
Experience of collaboration. Information
10th February, Christchurch Centre, 4-7pm
evening
30+
AS courses on offer
10+
BTEC/Extended Certificate courses on offer
Registration
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Early September
Students express an interest in a subject with
HOD
Pathways form checked and students
re-interviewed
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Some may be asked to make alternative choices
Courses for September 2015
Post 16 National WBQ:
* 1 year course L2
* Alongside WJEC Extended
Certificate
Advanced WBQ:
* 2 year course L3
* Alongside A level subjects
* Grades A* - C
www.welshbaccalaureate.org.uk
Courses for September 2015
Level 2 course: WJEC Extended Certificate in both
Retail and Tourism
Length
Entry
– One Year
Requirements: D & E grades at GCSE
Equivalent
Successful
to 4 GCSE grades A* - C
completion CAN allow for progression
onto AS level courses
AS Courses for September 2015
22
Level 3 AS courses at St Joseph’s
30+
in collaboration
Distinct
40%
qualification in Wales
or 50% of full A level in Wales
Level
3 students will be expected to pursue a
minimum of 3 AS courses
Reformed Qualifications
All AS (yr12) and A levels (yr13)changing over
next 3 years
Some with effect from September 2015
AS 40% A level 60%. List in prospectus
Currently 50/50
Students need to be aware of weightings of
modules
Factors to Consider
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Some university courses will have specific
requirements
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Results, enjoyment and interest in a subject
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Probability of success in a subject
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Your ability to cope with demanding workload
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AS is far more challenging than GCSE
Progression to Higher Education and
Careers
85-90%
Open
of students progress
days and guest speakers
Applications
courses
to Summer Schools/Additional
Advice
on applying and ‘getting the offers’ from an
experienced and dedicated team of tutors
UCAS
evening for parents
Career
advice on jobs, courses and work experience
Student Perception
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The transition between Year 11 and Sixth
Form is difficult.
Sixth Form is challenging but is worth it in
the end.
The work is harder and there is more of it, but
if you use your free lessons wisely it is
manageable.
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Sixth Form has provided us with many
opportunities.
Range of resources available to help us with
our learning.
Many chances to get involved in charity work
and extra circular activities.
Non-Formal Opportunities
Developing the Whole Person
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Reading and Number Buddies
Bar Mock Trial
UN Debate
Young Enterprise Scheme
Engineering Scheme
Educational trips
Range of Sports Teams
Music and Drama
Rotary Youth Leadership Award
Charity Events
Catholicity
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Faith and Spirituality
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General Religious Education
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Religious Assemblies
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Masses and Liturgies
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Catenian Interviews
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Charity Work and Fundraising
Pastoral Care
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Second to none!
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Individual help from form tutors
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Individual interviews and mentoring
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Target setting and reviews
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Study skills
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Careers, higher education and UCAS advice
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Induction
Sixth Form Facilities
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Refurbished Sixth Form Study Area
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Designated Sixth Form ICT terminals
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Sixth Form Common Room and Kitchen area
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State of the art facilities across the school
What do we expect?
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Hard work and resilience
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Students who won’t give up at the first hurdle
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Excellent attendance and punctuality
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A commitment to all aspects of school life
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A commitment to the Christian life of the school
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Students who enjoy being part of school life!
What should a Student do next?
Talk
to subject teachers
Talk
to the Head of Sixth Form—Interview
Bring
Pathways form to Interview for discussion
Provisional
Work
choices
hard—University admissions tutors expect
excellent GCSE grades
FINALLY!
Which ever pathway you choose
GOOD LUCK TO ALL YEAR 11 STUDENTS
We look forward to seeing you in September!
‘Serving God through learning together’