post 16 booklet
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St. Mary’s
Church of England High SchoolA Specialist Humanities College
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Post-16 EducationEvening
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St Mary’s Sixth Form
IntroductionWe are very pleased to introduce you to post-16 study at St Mary’s; this booklet givesinformation for prospective students and their parents.
Post-16 education should be considered carefully; the choices you make now will have far-reaching implications for your future and you must make these choices using all of thepossible information available to you.
There are various reasons why you may choose to continue in education:
You enjoy studying and would like to pursue your favourite subjects at a higher level and/or begin a new course of study
You have a particular career in mind which needs a qualification gained throughhigher education, or you want relevant vocational experience to enable you toembark on that career path
You have no definite career plans, but you would like to continue your educationand improve your qualifications and skills
All of these are especially valid in the increasingly competitive employment and educationmarket.
The advantages in choosing to stay on at St Mary’s are:
You will be taught by staff who know you well and can support you to makeexcellent progress
There is no need for ‘settling-in’ to a new place and so less time is lost at thebeginning of the course. This is especially important because the firstexaminations occur in the January of Year 12
In some subjects there are smaller teaching groups than you have been used toand so you get more individual attention and active participation
St Mary’s students have an excellent track-record in moving on to their firstchoice universities (including Oxbridge) and careers
You will have opportunities to take on more responsibility and enjoy privileges inan institution with which you are already familiar
OFSTED says “Students are entirely happy with the academic and personal support theyreceive, and appreciative: ‘You get personal attention here.’ There are many opportunitiesfor them to contribute to school life and the community and also “Teaching ispredominantly good”
Courses and CurriculumWe offer a full range of subjects at level 2 (GCSE and equivalent) and level 3 (AS and A
level and equivalent). Vocational and applied courses are included alongside the moretraditional academic subjects. We aim to give maximum possible flexibility in thecurriculum so that so that you will have access to the fullest range of opportunities beyondYear 13.
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Enrichment activities are an integral part of Sixth Form life at St. Mary’s; all students takepart in extra-curricular activities, community service in and out of school and trips toenhance their subject studies. Through these experiences our senior students developtheir wider life and leadership skills.
Care, Guidance and Support
Our strong and comprehensive care and guidance programme supports students tomaximise their academic success. It includes:
Progress tracking by subject teachers and the Sixth Form Team
A personal tutor who offers academic and pastoral mentoring
A programme of information and guidance activities to support the universityapplication process
Careers advice and guidance, in partnership with other organisations
Advice from the Director and Assistant Director of Sixth Form
Partnership with parents through regular communication and parents evenings
Admission Criteria Applications from existing St Mary’s students and from students of other schools are
welcomed. An application form is available from the school. Applicants need to haveachieved sufficient qualifications at GCSE or equivalent to qualify for the course theywish to follow:
Level 3
• 4 or more AS Levels or equivalent: 8 A* - C GCSEs or equivalent in at least 6 differentsubjects including English and maths and at least 400 points
• 3 AS Levels or equivalent: 5 A*-C GCSEs or equivalent in at least 4 different subjectsincluding English and maths and at least 220 points
Level 2• 1 A* - C or equivalent,150 points and KS4 targets which indicate that the student has
the capacity to achieve full level 2 in one year
In the event of oversubscription, students from St Mary’s will be given preference, after which the above criteria will apply.
All Sixth Form students are expected to work hard and play a full and active role in the lifeof the school; the expectations of the partnership between students, parents and schoolstaff are detailed in our Sixth Form Agreement.
Next StepsConsider all the information you have been given and complete your application form.
If you need more information or have questions then the following people can help:
Mrs Timme and/or Mrs Spencer- Smith for information on St Mary’s post-16
Your form tutor and/or YLC for advice about subjects and levels
Connexions for any questions about post-16 and/or careers
Subject teachers about particular subjects post-16
Mrs Timme Mrs Spencer Smith Mrs RoskellDirector of Sixth Form Deputy Director of Sixth Form Headteacher
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2012The Sixth Form Partnership
We are delighted to be entering our second year of the extremely successful SHaWconsortium which has allowed us to broaden our offer with courses delivered at WhitefieldSchool and Hampstead School. This means students wishing to remain at St Mary’s cancomplete courses such as French, Spanish, Government & Politics, Further Maths,Photography, Law or BTEC Level 3 Food Technology at these nearby providers. Thesecourses will be subject to timetabling constraints and student take-up, but we are keen for our students to remain with us and so are working hard to establish more choice in theSixth Form. The full range of courses available across the partnership will aim to reflect
student requests.
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2011Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject Art
Level (AS/A BTECetc)
AS and A2
Head of DepartmentTeacher
Miss Annamarie BroganMiss Caroline Sharma
Unit 1 Year 12 – Coursework worth 30% of Alevel
In this unit, students will have opportunities to generatepractical work, ideas and research from primary and contextualsources. They will experiment with media and processes, anddevelop and refine their ideas, presenting their outcomes.
Students should submit supporting studies and a study of 1000-3000 words from personal starting points. Work to be submitted
for final teacher assessment.
Unit 2 Year 12- Externally Assessed Assignment worth 20% of Alevel
This unit represents the culmination of the AS course. Thepaper consists of one broad-based thematic starting point. Thedelivery of this unit should be planned with appropriateguidance during the preparatory period, encouraging
independence in the development of their ideas, intentions andresponse.
Students should submit supporting studies and a study of 1000-3000 words completed within the eight hour time limit.
Unit 3 Year 13 – Coursework worth 30% of Alevel
This unit incorporates two linked elements, each with separate
final outcomes: Practical work and Personal study. Theinvestigation and development for both the Practical work andPersonal study will be shown through supporting studies.
Students should submit supporting studies, criticaldevelopment and a personal study of 2000-5000 words frompersonal starting points
Unit 4 Year 13 – Externally Assessed Assignment worth 20% of Alevel
The Externally Set Assignment represents the culmination of the A2 course. The paper consists of one broad-based thematicstarting point. The delivery of this unit should be planned with
appropriate guidance during the preparatory period,
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encouraging independence in the development of their ideas,intentions and response.
Students should submit supporting studies and a personal study
of 2000-5000 words completed within the twelve hour limit.
Suggested books,TV programmes or web sites whichcan help with classwork or homeworkand any other relevantinformation.
Tate museum,Tate modern,National Museum,V&A museum
Bell T — Mirrors of the World A New History of Art (Thames & Hudson, 2007) ISBN 9780500238370Bos B and E (editors) — AGI: Graphic Design Since 1950
(Thames & Hudson, 2007) ISBN 9780500513422Burke S — Fashion Artist: Drawing Techniques to PortfolioPresentation (Burke Publishing, 2006) ISBN 0958239177
Colchester C — Textiles Today: A Global Survey of Trends and Traditions (Thames & Hudson, 2007) ISBN 9780500513811Downing D and Watson R — School Art: What’s in it? ExploringVisual Arts in Secondary Schools (NFER, November 2004) ISBN1903880874Dudley E and Mealing S (editors) — Becoming Designers:Education and Influence (Intellect, 2000) ISBN 1841500321Gardner H — Art Education and Human Development (TheGetty Center for Education in the Arts, 1990) ISBN0892361794Hickman R (editor) — Art Education: 11-18 — Meaning,
Purpose and Direction (Continuum, 2000) ISBN 0826447864Jaeger A-C — Image Makers, Image Takers: The Essential Guide to Photography by Those in the Know (Thames & Hudson, 2007) ISBN 9780500286623Loeb H, Slight P and Stanley N — Designs We Live By (NSEAD,1993) ISBN 090468413XMeecham P and Sheldon J — Modern Art: A Critical
Introduction (Routledge, 2000) ISBN 0415172357Prentice R (editor) — Teaching Art and Design: AddressingIssues and Identifying Directions (Cassell, 1995) ISBN
0304330728
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2012Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject Biology
Level (AS/A BTECetc)
AS
Head of Department Mrs L Trefz
Autumn term Unit 1 Transport in animals;
Biochemistry;Protein synthesis;Genetics + disease;Membrane transport;Gas exchange.
Spring term Unit 3 individual reportUnit 2 Cell biology;Cellulose structure + function;Stem cells;Role of mitosis;
Fertilisation;Plant fibres + antimicrobials
Summer term Unit 2 Biodiversity; Adaptations;Taxonomy;Evolution; After exams: A2 Individual Investigation
The course Edexcel AS units 1, 2 and 3
Suggested books,TV programmes or web sites whichcan help with classwork or homeworkand any other relevantinformation.
Edexcel AS Biology Student Book by Fullick, Fullick, HowarthEdexcel Biology for AS by Chris CleggEdexcel AS Biology: Mary Jones (units 1 +2)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/16/ (use Scottish pages)www.s-cool.co.ukwww.thestudentroom.co.ukwww.biologymad.comhttp://www-saps.plantsci.cam.ac.uk/www.edexcel.com (for past papers)
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2012Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject Biology
Level (AS/A BTECetc)
A2
Head of Department Mrs L Trefz
Autumn term Unit 4 Ecology;
Photosynthesis;Global Warming;Evolution + speciation;Disease + immunity;DNA technology;
Spring term Unit 6 Individual practical investigationUnit 5 Muscles + movement;Respiration;Homeostasis; Exercise;Medical technology;
Stimuli;Nervous system;
Summer term Unit 5 Brain + behaviour; Genetic modification;
The course Edexcel A2 Units 4, 5 and 6
Suggested books,TV programmes or web sites whichcan help with classwork or homeworkand any other relevantinformation.
Edexcel A2 Biology Student Book by Fullick, Fullick, HowarthEdexcel Biology for A2 by C J CleggEdexcel AS Biology: Mary Jones (units 4 +5)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/16/ (use Scottish pages)www.s-cool.co.ukwww.thestudentroom.co.ukwww.biologymad.comhttp://www-saps.plantsci.cam.ac.uk/www.edexcel.com (for past papers)
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2012Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject Applied GCE Business- Edexcel
Level (AS/A BTECetc)
AS
Head of Department Miss M Reddy
Autumn term Investigating People at Work - Unit 1
1.1 Business aims, objectives and organisation1.2 How businesses obtain employees1.3 How businesses motivate employees1.4 How people are influenced at work
Spring term Investigating Business - Unit 2
2.1 Business Planning2.2 Managing business activities2.3 Financial management in business2.4 The use of software to aid decision-making
Summer term Unit 3: Investigating Marketing
3.1 Identifying marketing aims and objectives3.2 Using appropriate methods of market research3.3 Choosing an appropriate marketing mix3.4 Other factors influencing the marketing mix
The course You will enjoy this course if you would like to:
- develop an understanding of how business works in thereal world
- discover the problems and opportunities faced by local,national and international businesses
- have an opportunity to organise an enterprise activity
- learn about how business functions such as marketing,
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finance, human and physical resources work together aspart of a whole business
- take part in practical activities such as planning andrunning a business, organising an event or planning andsetting up a website
Suggested books,TV programmes or web sites whichcan help with classwork or homeworkand any other relevantinformation.
TV ApprenticeDragons Den
Websites
www.businessstudiesonle.co.ukwww.businesslink.co.ukwww.tutor2u.net
www.revisionworld.co.ukwww.bized.co.ukwww.thetimes100.co.ukwww.tradingstandards.gov.ukwww.2.bitc.org.ukwww.investorsinpeople.co.uk
www.lsneducation.org.ukwww.ft.com
TextbooksDenby N et al — Applied Business AS for Edexcel Double Award Arnold, 2005) ISBN 0340907223
Cooke G — Business Studies Update: A Student GuideISBN 1898837902
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2011Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject Applied GCE Business- Edexcel
Level (AS/A BTECetc)
A2
Head of Department Miss M Reddy
Autumn term Unit 8: Business Development8.1 The businessidea
8.2 Resource and quality issues8.2 Resource and quality issues8.3 Financial Resources8.4 Feasibility and evaluation
Unit 10: Marketing Decisions
10.1 Influences on marketing decisions10.2 Marketing decisions and the planning process10.3 Research to inform marketing decisions10.4 Investigating marketing campaigns
Spring term Unit 11: Impact of Finance on Business Decisions
11.1 Identifying financing needs and constraints11.2 Managing working capital
11.3 Investing in equipment and projects11.4 Investing in other companies
Summer term
The course You will enjoy this course if you would like to:
- develop an understanding of how business works in thereal world
- discover the problems and opportunities faced by local,national and international businesses
- have an opportunity to organise an enterprise activity
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- learn about how business functions such as marketing,finance, human and physical resources work together aspart of a whole business
- take part in practical activities such as planning and
running a business, organising an event or planning andsetting up a website
Suggested books,TV programmes or web sites whichcan help with classwork or homeworkand any other
relevantinformation.
TV ApprenticeDragons Den
Websites
www.businessstudiesonle.co.ukwww.businesslink.co.ukwww.tutor2u.netwww.revisionworld.co.ukwww.bized.co.ukwww.thetimes100.co.ukwww.tradingstandards.gov.ukwww.2.bitc.org.ukwww.investorsinpeople.co.uk
www.lsneducation.org.ukwww.ft.com
TextbooksDenby N et al — Applied Business AS for Edexcel Double Award Arnold, 2005) ISBN 0340907223
Cooke G — Business Studies Update: A Student GuideISBN 1898837902
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2011Department Information Sheet
Subject ProfileSubject Chemistry
Level (AS/A BTECetc)
AS
Head of Department Mrs L Trefz
Autumn term Unit 1 –Module 1 – Atoms and reactionsModule 2 - Electrons bonding and structure
Module 3 - The periodic table At least 1 practical examination ( quantitative)RevisionMock unit 1 examination
Spring term Following Unit 1 examinationUnit 2 –Module 1 – Basic concepts and hydrocarbonsModule 2 - Alcohols, halogen, alkanes and analysisModule 3 - EnergyModule 4 - Resources
Unit 3 - Complete Qualitative and Evaluative tasks
Summer term RevisionMock unit 2 examinationFollowing external examinations start A2 Unit 1
Module 3 – Analysis
The course OCR specification A
Suggested books,TV programmes or web sites whichcan help with classwork or homeworkand any other relevantinformation.
During summer holidays following GCSE examinationRead and complete the tasks in CGP – Head start to ASchemistry ( Bridging the gap between GCSE and AS level)
Prepare for the pre-test at the start of the course
Heinamenn OCR chemistry used in the department
Chemguide.com ( Online text book)Knockhardy.com ( summary and revision)Teachers TV for interesting practicalsBrightstorm.com ( for Chemistry videos)
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2012Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject Chemistry
Level (AS/A BTECetc)
A2
Head of Department Mrs L Trefz
Autumn term Complete the Unit 1
Module 1 – Rings acids and aminesModule 2 – Polymers and synthesisRevisionMock examinationQualitative practical examinationStart of Unit 2Module 1
Chemistry Olympiad in early February
Spring term Following external examinations
Continue with Unit 2 –Module 1 – Rates equilibrium and pHModule 2 – EnergyModule 3 – Transition elements
Unit 3 - Quantitative and Evaluative practical examinations.
Summer term Complete Module 3RevisionMock examination
The course OCR specification for A2
Suggested books,TV programmes or web sites whichcan help with classwork or homeworkand any other relevant
information.
Heinamenn Chemistry text book
Chemguide.com ( Online text book)
Knockhardy.com (summary and revision )
Teachers TV for practical guidance
Brightstorm.com ( for Chemistry videos)
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2012Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject GCE Economics- Edexcel
Level (AS/A BTECetc)
AS Economics
Head of Department
Miss M ReddyTeacher – Mr E Irabor
Autumn term Unit 1 Competitive Markets — How They Work and Why They Fail
This unit provides an introduction to the nature of economics andexamines how the price mechanism allocates resources inmarkets. It analyses the nature of market failure, its causes andpossible policy remedies. At the end of this unit, students shouldbe able to apply supply and demand analysis to real-worldsituations; to understand why markets might not allocateresources efficiently and the methods of dealing with marketfailure, together with an evaluation of their effectiveness.
Assessment:
Examination of 1 hour 30 minutes, consisting of supportedmultiple-choice questions and one data response question out of achoice of two questions.
Spring term Unit 2 Managing the Economy 23
This unit introduces the key measures of economic performanceand the main objectives and instruments of economic policy.Students should be able to use a basic AD/AS model to
understand why demand and/or supply side policies may be seenas appropriate ways of managing an economy; predict thepossible impact of such policies and to recognise the assumptionsinvolved; argue for different approaches and identify criteria for success
Assessment:
Examination of 1 hour 30 minutes, consisting of one dataresponse question out of a choice of two questions.
Summer term Revision
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The courseThe aims of the Advanced GCE in Economics are to:
-develop an interest in and enthusiasm for the study of the subject
-appreciate the contribution of economics to the understanding of the wider economic and social environment
-develop an understanding of a range of concepts and an ability touse these concepts in a variety of different contexts
-help students to use an enquiring, critical and thoughtful approachto the study of economics and an ability to think as an economist
-develop in students the skills, qualities and attitudes which willequip them for the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of adult and working life.
Suggested books,TV programmes or web sites which
can help withclass work or homework and anyother relevantinformation.
www.edexcel.com/gce2008
Barclays Bank — www.barclays.co.ukBBC News: Economics —http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/economy
Bized: Business Studies resources — www.bized.co.uk
Bized: Virtual Economy — www.bized.co.uk/virtual/economy
Competition Commission — www.competition-commission.org.uk
David Smith’s EconomicsUK — www.economicsuk.com
Deutsche Bank Research — www.dbresearch.com
Economics Study Guides — SparkNotes —www.sparknotes.com/economics
Europa (EU server) — http://europa.eu/pol/emu/index_en.htm
Federal Statistical Office (Germany) — www.statistik-bund.de/e-home.htm
Institute for Public Policy Research — www.ippr.org.uk
Institute: Social Sciences — Economics —
www.sosig.ac.uk/economics
Just Business — Educational Resources — www.jusbiz.org
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2011Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject GCE Economics- Edexcel
Level (AS/A BTECetc)
A2 Economics
Head of Department Miss M ReddyTeacher – Mr E Irabor
Autumn term Unit 3 Business Economics and Economic Efficiency 35
This unit develops the content of Unit 1 and examines how thepricing and nature of competition between firms is affected by thenumber and size of market participants. At the end of this unit,students should be able to analyse the pricing and outputdecisions of firms in different contexts. They should also becapable of making an appraisal of government intervention aimedat promoting competitive markets.
Assessment:Examination of 1 hour 30 minutes, consisting of supportedmultiple-choice questions and one data response question out of a choice of two questions.
Spring term Unit 4 The Global Economy
This unit develops the knowledge and skills gained in Unit 2 sothat they can be applied in a global context. The application,analysis and evaluation of economic models is required as wellas an ability to assess policies which might be used to deal with
economic problems. An awareness of trends and developmentsin the global economy over the last 10 years is required.
Assessment:
Examination of 2 hours, consisting of one essay question withtwo parts from a choice of three topic areas, and one dataresponse question out of a choice of two questions.
Summer term
The course - develop an understanding of economic concepts and theoriesthrough critical consideration of current economic issues,problems and instructions that affect everyday life
- analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of
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the market economy and the role of government within it
- develop a critical approach to economic models and methods of enquiry.
Suggested books,TV programmes or web sites whichcan help with classwork or homeworkand any other relevantinformation.
www.edexcel.com/gce2008
Barclays Bank — www.barclays.co.uk
BBC News: Economics —http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/economy
Bized: Business Studies resources — www.bized.co.uk
Bized: Virtual Economy — www.bized.co.uk/virtual/economy
Competition Commission — www.competition-
commission.org.uk
David Smith’s EconomicsUK — www.economicsuk.com
Deutsche Bank Research — www.dbresearch.com
Economics Study Guides — SparkNotes —www.sparknotes.com/economics
Europa (EU server) — http://europa.eu/pol/emu/index_en.htm
Federal Statistical Office (Germany) — www.statistik-bund.de/e-home.htm
Institute for Public Policy Research — www.ippr.org.uk
Institute: Social Sciences — Economics —www.sosig.ac.uk/economics
Just Business — Educational Resources — www.jusbiz.org
Kevin Hinde’s Cyber Economics Tour — www.kevinhinde.com
Larry Reynolds’ Economics —www.boisestate.edu/econ/lreynol/web
NIESR — www.niesr.ac.uk
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2012Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject English Literature
Level (AS/A BTECetc)
AS
Head of Department Ms Brown
Autumn term Introduction to the course and reading analysis of drama and
poetry texts for coursework.
Begin studying prose text for June exam.
Spring term Complete final coursework. Study prose and poetry texts for Juneexam.
Summer term Revision and exam practice for Poetry and Prose module
The course OCR English Literature consists of two modules:
1. Poetry and Prose – closed text exam (June)
2. Coursework – re-creative writing and evaluation (1000words) ; analysis comparing two texts (2000 words)
Students will study a minimum of 5 literary texts covering poetry,prose and drama. They will also study critical interpretations byother writers and the contexts in which the texts are written andunderstood.
Students should have an interest in literature, enjoy reading andbe prepared to read the texts independently in preparation for lessons. Students are encouraged to explore texts and their contexts individually, in small groups and in whole classdiscussion; annotate, make notes and write discursive essays.
Homework includes reading, note-making, researching historical,cultural, social and literary contexts of texts, planning and writinganalytical essays.
Suggested books,
TV programmes or web sites whichcan help with classwork or homework
Literature students should be prepared to read beyond the five
set texts. They should read both modern and pre-1914 texts: Agood starting point would be ‘The Classics’ section in a goodbookshop and the modern texts on book club lists (e.g. ‘TheBooker’ short list; Richard and Judy book club) English teachers
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and any other relevantinformation.
and librarians at school are also happy to recommend books.
Documentaries on writers and literature are also recommended.
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2012Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject Geography (Edexcel)
Level (AS/A BTECetc)
AS/A2
Head of Department Mr W Simpson
Autumn term AS – Global Challenges (Exam: 1½ hours) - Focuses on the
issues of global hazards (earthquakes, volcanoes, climatechange) and globalisation (transnational corporations, migration,population structure, environmental degradation).
A2 – Contested Planet (Exam: 2½ hours) – Focuses on energysecurity, water conflicts, biodiversities under threat, superpower geographies, development and technology.
Spring term AS – Geographical Investigations (Exam: 1¼ hours) – Focuses on Extreme Weather (drought, hurricanes, bushfires,floods) and Rebranding Places (East London regeneration,
Sydney Olympics, urban/rural rebranding).
A2 – Geographical Research (Exam: 1½ hours) - Tectonic Activity and Hazards – Focuses on the impacts that tectonicactivity has on people and landscapes, and explores how peoplecope with tectonic hazards.
Summer term
The course Geography will appeal to those students who have an interest inand concern for the environment, and are interested in currentaffairs. Students will learn about many contrasting places andevents around the world; they should enjoy finding out their ownanswers – not just being told them! Geography enables studentsto develop a range of transferable skills, such as, problemsolving, fieldwork, ICT, working with others, analysing data,communication, etc. These skills are in demand and arerecognised by employers and universities as being of great value.
Suggested books,TV programmes or
web sites whichcan help with classwork or homeworkand any other
Visit www.edexcel.com for more information about the coursespecification and to look at specimen exam papers and mark
schemes.
There are lots of geography related documentaries on terrestrialtelevision (e.g. Panorama, Dispatches, Horizon) and on the Sky
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relevantinformation.
documentary channels (e.g. Discovery, National Geographic,Eden).
Look out also for geography related articles in broadsheetnewspapers, such as the Guardian and the Times.
Books AS Geography for Edexcel (text book), Oxford University Press,ISBN: 978-0-19-913482-3
Edexcel AS Geography (text book), Philip Allan Updates, ISBN:978-0-340-94929-0
AS Geography Revision Guide, CGP, ISBN: 978-1-84762-136-8
A2 Geography for Edexcel (text book), Oxford University Press,ISBN: 978-0-19-913483-0
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2012Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject Health and Social Care
Level (AS/A BTECetc)
Btec level 2 extended certificate
Head of Department Mr Gillo
Autumn term Unit 1 Communication in health and social care
Unit 2 Individual rights in health and social care
Spring term Unit 4 Ensuring safe environments in health and social careUnit 8 Human lifespan development
Summer term Human lifespan development
The course The course is 100% coursework based and there is only a smallamount of practical work. The assignments can be ICT based,oral presentations, or verbal question and answer sessions.Students on the level 2 course can gain equivalent of 2 GCSE’s
which are graded A, B, C dependant on Pass, Merit andDistinction grade given.
Suggested books,TV programmes or web sites whichcan help with classwork or homeworkand any other relevantinformation.
Asbridge L, Lavers S, Moonie N, Scott J – BTEC First Health and Social Care, Revised Edition (Heinemann,2008) ISBN 9780435500269
Fisher – GCSE Health and Social Care (Folens, 2009) ISBN9781850084372
Haworth E, Higgins H, Hoyle H, Lavers S and Lewis C – BTEC
Level 2 First Health and Social Care Teacher Resource Pack (Pearson, 2010) ISBN 9781846906718
Nolan Y – NVQ/SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care CandidateHandbook (Heinemann, 2005)ISBN 9780435466985
Rasheed E, Hetherington A and Wyatt L – BTEC First Health and Social Care (Hodder Education, 2008)ISBN 9780340971574
www.bcodp.org.uk British Council for Disabled Peoplewww.britishsignlanguage.com Basic signs (British sign language)www.ccwales.org.uk Care Council for Waleswww.dh.gov.uk Department of Health
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www.makaton.org.uk The Makaton Charitywww.mencap.org.uk Mencap (for people with learningwww.nhs.uk National Health Servicewww.niscc.info Northern Ireland Social Care Councilwww.rnib.org.uk Royal National Institute of Blind Peoplewww.rnid.org.uk The Royal National Institute for Deaf
www.skillsforcare.org.uk Sector Skills Council for Carewww.skillsforhealth.org.uk Sector Skills Council for Healthwww.socialworkandcare.co.uk Social care careers information
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2011Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject ICT
Level (OCRNational L3)
AS and A2
Head of DepartmentTeacher
Mr G Lyle & Ms P Saied
Unit 1 Digital Business Communication; email,
internet,
conferencing,
templates,
housestyles, powerpoints,
leaflets,
digital security
standard ways of working
Unit 2 plan a project as part of a group investigate ICT tools to support collaborative working
investigate how search engines workcarry out research for the group project
Unit 3 define a statistical problem to be investigated design and carry out a data collection activity collect data and use spreadsheet software to store the data
use spreadsheet software for data analysis
create suitable graphs/charts
present the results of the study.
Unit 4 Creating a digital showcase• specify requirements• design a solution• create and edit multimedia elements• optimise multimedia elements for use in the target environment
• author an interactive multimedia product• test and review a preliminary version in order to produce the finalproduct
Unit 11 Digital video
Analyse and compare professional videos• plan a video production• produce the chosen video• edit the video to produce a finished product• compare and contrast different video encoding technologies. Selectone and encode thefinished video for distribution via a chosen medium• evaluate the finished video and the production process.
Unit 14 • Investigate the animation industry, its products and technology• plan the production of a cartoon or animation product
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• develop a cartoon or animation character
• examine the animation and sequencing of a character and itssurroundings
• create a simple cartoon strip or animated film
• evaluate animation work.
Suggested books,TV programmes or web sites whichcan help with classwork or homeworkand any other relevantinformation.
www.ocr.org.uk.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/OCR-Nationals-ICT-Level/dp/1905292775/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291209884&sr=8-1
http://www.teach-ict.com/ocr_nationals3/unit3/ocr_unit3_home.htm
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2012Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject Maths
Level (AS) AS and A2
Head of Department Claudia Davis-Walters
Autumn term AS - Core 1
A2 - Statistic 1 and Core 3
Spring term AS – Mechanics 1 and Core 2 A2 – Core 4
Summer term AS – Statistics 1 and Core 3
The course The A Level course is a two year course while the AS course is aone year course. Both courses are modular. For the A levelaward students need to have successfully completed 6 modulesand for the AS award three modules must be completed. Each
module is examined in a 90 minute paper. Examinations areavailable twice yearly in January and June.
Suggested books,TV programmes or web sites whichcan help with classwork or homeworkand any other relevantinformation.
Edexcel Core 1, Core 2, Core 3 and Core4 books as wellEdexcel Decision 1 and Statistics 1 books.
www.mymaths.co.uk www.mathsbank.co.uk
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2012Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject Performing Arts – Acting
Level (AS/A BTECetc)
Year 12: The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma inPerforming Arts (Acting)
Head of Department Kimberley Matthews
Autumn term Year 12:
Unit 9 – Devising PlaysUnit 7 Performing to an Audience
Year 13:
Unit 11 Theatre for Children
Unit 21 Drama Improvisation
Spring term Year 12:
Unit 13 Contemporary Theatre Performance
Unit 7 Performing to an Audience
Year 13::Unit 13 Contemporary Theatre Performance
Unit 19 Principles of Acting
Summer term Year 12:
Unit 10 Theatre in Education
Unit 19 Principles of Acting
1 of 2
A2:
Unit 21 Drama Improvisation
Unit 9 Devising Plays
The course The BTEC Nationals in Performing Arts have been developed in the
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performing arts sector to:
provide education and training for performing arts employees
provide opportunities for performing arts employees toachieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocationally-specificqualification
provide full-time learners the opportunity to enter
employment in the performing arts sector or to progress tovocational qualifications such as the Edexcel BTEC Higher Nationals in Performing Arts
Provide learners the opportunity to develop a range of skillsand techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.
Having completed an Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma or ExtendedDiploma in Performing Arts, learners will be ideally placed toprogress to Level 4 or 5 BTEC Higher Nationals in Performing Artsor Music, or to other higher education provision, as they will have
received a thorough grounding in the knowledge and skillsneeded.
Suggested books,TV programmes or web sites whichcan help with classwork or homeworkand any other relevantinformation.
Pupils will need to research and experience a range of theatre,Television, film and other performance to help broaden their performance knowledge.
Books:
Practical Theatre: A post 16 approachEd. Sally Mackey
Drama and theatre studiesBy Sally Mackey, Simon Cooper
Stanislavski: An IntroductionJean BenedettiUnderstanding BrechtBy Walter BenjaminThe Oxford illustrated history of theatreBy John Russell BrownTheater of the oppressedBy Augusto BoalGames for actors and non-actors
By Augusto Boal
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2012Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject Physics
Level (AS/A BTECetc)
AS/A
Head of Department Mrs. L. Trefz
Autumn term KS4 into KS5 Bridging and study skills
Unit 1, Topic 1: MechanicsUnit 1, Topic 2: MaterialsUnit 3A: Educational trip and practical planning
Spring term Revision/ExamsTopic 3: WavesTopic 4: ElectricityTopic 5: nature of lightComplete Unit 3: Practicals and coursework write-up
Summer term Revision/Exams
A2 Unit 4, Topic 1.1: Momentum A2 Unit 4, Topic 1.2: Circular Motion
The course EDEXCEL Physics (Concept led approach)
Suggested books,TV programmes or web sites whichcan help with classwork or homeworkand any other relevantinformation.
Edexcel Physics for ASEdexcel Physics for A2 from summer termUnderstanding Physics for A level Advanced Physics for you (A Level)Exploration of Physics (Simulation packages)www.s-cool.co.ukwww.physics.orgSchool membership of Institute of Physics A2 Physics students will be invited on a trip to CERN in Geneva
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2012Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject Physics
Level (AS/A BTECetc)
A2/A
Head of Department Mrs. L. Trefz
Autumn term Unit 4, Topic 1 completion
Unit 4, Topic 2: Electric and magnetic fieldsUnit 4, Topic 3: Particle PhysicsUnit 6: Educational trip and practical planning
Spring term Revision/ExamsUnit 5, Topic 4: Thermal energyUnit 5, Topic 5: Nuclear decayUnit 5, Topic 6: OscillationsComplete Unit 6: Practicals and coursework write-up
Summer term Unit 5, Topic 7: Astrophysics and cosmology
Revision/Exams
The course EDEXCEL Physics (Concept led approach)
Suggested books,TV programmes or web sites whichcan help with classwork or homeworkand any other relevantinformation.
Edexcel Physics A2 from summer termUnderstanding Physics for A level Advanced Physics for you (A Level)Exploration of Physics (Simulation packages)www.s-cool.co.ukwww.physics.orgSchool membership of Institute of Physics A2 Physics students will be invited on a trip to CERN in Geneva
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2012Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject Psychology
Level A/S
HOD Mrs Spencer-Smith
Autumn
term
Research Methods – including experiments, interviews, questionnaires and
case studies
Cognitive Psychology – including memory, eye witness testimony andmemory techniques
Developmental Psychology –theories of childhood attachment andevaluation of different types of day care
Spring term Exam Practice for Unit 1 AQA Psychology Exam Mid January
Biological Psychology – including the effects of stress on the body, mind
and emotions
Social Psychology – including research and theories regarding obedience,social conformity and control
Individual Differences – Theories and therapies regarding psychologicaldisorders such as obsessive compulsive disorder, depression andschizophrenia
Summer term
Exam Practice for Unit 2 AQA Psychology Exam Mid May
Start of A2 Course: After A/S Exams completed
Issues and Debates in Psychology
Approaches in Psychology
Psychology as a Science
The course A/S Psychology is a popular subject at St. Mary’s. Students choosing AQAPsychology develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the core
areas of Psychology. AQA A/S Psychology contains a range of interesting,popular and accessible topics. Assessment is Exam based and studentswill be required to answer short and extended questions and mini essayquestions.
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Careers Psychology is a subject that is valued in a number of careers includingcareers in all areas of the public sector, business, sport as well as specificpsychology based careers such as educational psychology, social workand psychiatry.
Summer
Preparation
AS Psychology: AQA A Revision Guide by Richard Parsons (Excellent
book that is written in an entertaining but factual manner that students findhelpful.)http://www.brain-freeze.co.uk/index.html (Excellent -created and run by a
AQA Student)http://www.getrevising.co.uk/ (plenty of excellent information, tips andguidance for psychology and other subjects)http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Category:A_Level_Psychology_Revision_Notes (Plenty of excellent information and guidance)http://psychology4a.com/ (Excellent for visual learners)
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2012Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject Psychology
Level A2
HOD Mrs Spencer-Smith
Autumn
term
Biological rhythms Functions of sleep and Disorders of sleep including
evaluating research in sleep walking and insomnia
Perceptual organisation, Development of perception, The nature-nurturedebate and perception and Face recognition
Theories of Intelligence, Animal Intelligence and The Evolution of intelligence
Springterm
Exam Practice for Unit 3 AQA Psychology Exam end of January
Schizophrenia or an anxiety disorders (either phobic disorders or obsessive
compulsive disorder) will be studied in detail.)
Media influences on social behaviour, The effects of video games andcomputers on young people and The psychology of ‘celebrity’
Research Methods including the application of scientific method inpsychology, designing psychological investigations, data analysis andreporting on investigation
Summer term
Exam Practice for Unit 4 AQA Psychology Exam end of June
The course Many of the students at St Mary’s who take the AS course continue into A2.The course follows on from A/S in terms of content and topics are evaluatedin a more detail. Assessment is mainly in the form of Exam based essaysand students will be supported in the development of the literacy skillsrequired at this level.
Career Psychology is a subject that is valued in a number of careers includingcareers in all areas of the public sector, business, sport as well as specificpsychology based careers such as educational psychology, social work and
psychiatry.
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Summer preparation
:A2 Psychology: AQA A Revision Guide by Richard Parsons (Excellent bookthat is written in an entertaining but factual manner that students findhelpful.)
http://www.brain-freeze.co.uk/index.html (Excellent -created and run by a AQA Student)
http://www.getrevising.co.uk/ (plenty of excellent information, tips andguidance for psychology and other subjects)http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Category:A_Level_Psychology_Revision_Notes (Plenty of excellent information and guidance)http://psychology4a.com/ (Excellent for visual learners)
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2012Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject Product Design; Resistant Materials
Level (AS/A BTECetc)
AS and A2
Head of Department Miss Annamarie Brogan
Autumn term Unit 1 Product Investigation & Product Design
Unit 2 Materials and components
Spring term Unit 1 Product Design and Product ManufactureUnit 2 Industrial and Commercial Practice & Quality
Summer term Unit 1 Product ManufactureUnit 2 Health and safetySubmission of unit 1, Revision for Unit 2 Exam
The course Edexcel’s GCE in Design and Technology: Product Designcomprises four units and contains an Advanced Subsidiary
subset of two AS units.
The Advanced Subsidiary GCE is the first half of the GCE courseand consists of Units 1 and 2. It may be awarded as a discretequalification or contribute 50 per cent of the total Advanced GCEmarks.
The full Advanced GCE award consists of the two AS units(Units 1 and 2), plus two A2 units (Units 3 and 4) which make upthe other 50 per cent of the Advanced GCE. Students wishing totake the full Advanced GCE must, therefore, complete all four units.
Unit 1; PortfolioStudents will produce one portfolio with three distinct sectionswhich will demonstrate their creativity and flair wheninvestigating, designing and making product(s). The three distinctsections have been adopted as students are not being asked toperform one large design and make exercise but three smaller and more focused tasks which build up to provide a detailedportfolio of their skills.
Unit 2; Written ExamIn this unit, students will develop a knowledge and understandingof a wide range of materials and processes used in the field of
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design and technology. It is important for students, as designers,to learn about materials and processes so that they can developa greater understanding of how products can be designed andmanufactured.
Students will also learn about industrial and commercial practices
and the importance of quality checks and the health and safetyissues that have to be considered at all times. The knowledgeand understanding students develop in this unit can be easilyapplied to their Unit 1: Portfolio of Creative Skills.
Suggested books,TV programmes or web sites whichcan help with classwork or homeworkand any other relevant
information.
www.edexcel.com – examzonewww.biothinking.com -Information on developing new ecologyderived techniques.www.bsi-global.com The British Standards InstitutionInformation on CE Marking, Kitemark etc.www.cat.org.uk Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT)Information on globally sustainable, whole and ecologically sound
technologies and ways of life.www.data.org.uk The Design and Technology AssociationList of resources for design and technology.www.dtonline.org Design and Technology online Generalinformation links to other sites.www.hse.gov.uk Health and Safety Executive Information onrisk assessmentwww.sda-uk.org Sustainable Design Award Information onhelping to bring issues of sustainability into mainstreamdesigning.www.stepin.org Sustainable Technology EducationProject Information on raising awareness of sustainabletechnology.www.bpf.co.uk British Plastics Federation Information onplastics.www.designtechnology.org Design Technology DepartmentGeneral information plus links to other sites.www.diecasting.org/faq North American Die CastingAssociation - Information on die-casting.www.ssina.com The Specialty Steel Industry of North AmericaInformation on stainless steel.
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2012Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject Sociology
Level A/S
HOD Mr Cork/Ms Timme
Autumn
term
Basic principles of sociology
SCLY1: Families and HouseholdsFamily diversity; Couples; Childhood
SCLY2: Education and research methodsDifferential achievement by social class, gender and ethnicity
Spring termSCLY1: Families and HouseholdsFunctions of the family; Demography; Social Policy
SCLY2: Education and research methodsFunctions of Education; Sociological research methods
Summer term
Exam practice and revision for both SCLY1 and SCLY2 exams
The course Sociology is a popular subject at this school and it complements manyother level 3 courses. Students taking history, psychology, geography or any science subjects feel it suits their portfolio of subjects well. Studentssay the parts they enjoy most are when they look critically at things theyhave been taking for granted in their lives, and have their long held viewschallenged.
Careers All universities regard Sociology as a valuable subject, especially wherestudents are looking to pursue courses and careers in the humanities, journalism, public sector work, education or law.
Summer Preparation
Core text is AS level Sociology for AQA, written by Rob Webb and KeithTrobe, (Napier press).The best preparation, apart from reading the book, is to collect stories fromquality media sources about current social issues in the country.
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2012Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject Sociology
Level A2
HOD Mr. Cork
Autumn
term
SCLY4 –Crime and Deviance with research methods and theory
Theories of Deviance; Different rates of crime and deviance by class,gender and ethnicity; Crime and the media and Global/Environmental crime;Control and Punishment; Suicide; Research methods; Sociological Theory
Springterm
SCLY4 –Crime and Deviance with research methods and theoryRevision and examSCLY3 – Beliefs in SocietyTheories of religion; Secularisation; Religion in a global context; New AgeMovements; Ideology and science
Summer term
SCLY3 – Beliefs in SocietyRevision and exam
The course The A2 course is more challenging than the AS work as it involves morework on the theory and methods behind sociology. It demands a morephilosophical and critical attitude of the students. It also tackles somecontroversial issues, but ones which are highly relevant to today’s society.
Career All universities regard Sociology as a valuable subject, especially wherestudents are looking to pursue courses and careers in the humanities, journalism, public sector work, education or law.
Summer
preparation
Core text is A2 level Sociology for AQA, written by Rob Webb and Keith
Trobe, (Napier press).Students will be given work at the end of year 12 on Durkheim’s study of suicide, as an introduction to Deviance and sociological theory andmethods.
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Sixth Form Open Evening 2012Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject Sport
Level (AS/A BTECetc)
BTEC Level 3 in sport subsidiary diploma (2 year course)BTEC Level 2 in sport extended certificate (1 year course)
Head of Department Mr Gillo
Autumn term Level 2- Unit 4 Anatomy and Physiology in sportUnit 1 Fitness testing and training
Level 3 (Year 1)- Unit 1Principles of anatomy and fitness in sportUnit 2 The physiology of fitness
(Year 2)- Unit 17 Psychology for sports performance
Spring term Level 2- Unit 5 Injury in sport
Level 3- (Year1) Unit 3 Assessing risk in sportUnit 4 Fitness training and programming
(Year 2) Sports Nutrition
Summer term Level 2-Unit 2 Practical sport
Level 3- (Year 1) Coursework completion(Year 2) Organising sporting events
The course The course is 100% coursework based and there is only a smallamount of practical work. The assignments can be ICT based,oral presentations, or verbal question and answer sessions.Students on the level 2 course can gain equivalent of 2 GCSE’swhich are graded A, B, C dependant of Pass, Merit andDistinction grade given. A level students will gain one A-level ateither grade A, C, E dependant on the distinction, merit or passgrade given.
Suggested books,TV programmes or web sites whichcan help with classwork or homework
and any other relevantinformation.
Textbooks (Level 2)
Adams M, Beashel P, Hancock J, Harris B, Phillippo P, Sergison Aand Taylor I – BTEC Level 2 First Sport Student Book (Pearson, January 2010) ISBN 9781846906220
Adams M, Beashel P, Harris B, Johnson S, Phillippo P and Sergison A – BTEC Level 2 First Sport Teaching Resource Pack (Pearson, April 2010) ISBN 9781846907173
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Hartigan S – Essential GCSE PE for Edexcel (Hodder Arnold, 2005)ISBN 9780340905586
Scott T – GCSE PE for Edexcel (Heinemann, 2001) ISBN9780435506360
Sharkey B and Gaskill E – Fitness and Health (Human Kinetics,2006) ISBN 9780736056144
Websites (Level 2)
BBC Health www.bbc.co.uk/health
British Heart Foundation www.bhf.org.uk
Teach PE http://www.teachpe.com/