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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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