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TENBY SIXTH FORM

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Welcome to the Sixth Form at Tenby Schools, Setia Eco Park

As you think about your options for study aged 16+, you will be faced with many choices. The 18 months of Sixth Form mark the transition to adulthood, and as such, our role is to stretch and challenge you so that you grow academically, socially and in your outlook on life. Joining Tenby’s Sixth Form is not just a time for study (although there will be a lot of that) but a time when you learn key life skills of independence, responsibility, accountability and authority. We want these two years to be fulfilling, challenging and fun. Being a Sixth Former involves independent research, developing learning skills, stretching yourself academically through A-Levels, the gold standard of secondary education, and making preparations for

university. At the same time you will be given more responsibilities and will be expected to take an active part in the sports, arts and extra-curricular activities of the school, developing your leadership skills. Our desire is for you to achieve your full potential during your time with us and that you will leave us fully equipped to embrace the journey ahead.

The first challenge in the Sixth Form is choosing your courses – as these will significantly impact your future university studies. Making these decisions can feel intimidating, but as a small, friendly and caring community, we will work with you to help you decide on your options. We are also planning field trips and community service, as well as looking into offering the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, the world’s leading youth achievement award; Tenby Sixth Form is a journey of personal discovery and adventure for young people.

As Head of Sixth Form, I, along with my colleagues, have a passion for helping our young adults to develop and succeed. Being a Tenby Sixth Former is about transforming yourself into a capable, inspiring and independent adult. We look forward to welcoming you to Tenby, so that you can join us on your journey to achieve your full potential.

Janet ClaytonHead of Sixth Form


A-Level and AS-Level Programme Courses at Tenby Schools, Setia Eco Park

At Tenby, we offer the Cambridge International A-Level and AS-Level Programme. The Sixth Form comprises 18 months of study (Years 12 and 13) with students typically joining us at age 16 and completing their studies at age 18. During this time, we provide a high quality, secure and supportive environment with small classes that encourage our students to progress through A-Levels in a seamless manner. Our students are treated like adults, working and learning in an adult environment, which will be busy and challenging. The Sixth Form is all about developing independent learners, with guidance and coaching by our qualified staff.

As part of the scheduled timetable all students will be offered a variety of opportunities for community participation, personal development, team building and out of school visits. The aim of the Tenby Community Enrichment Programme is to raise confidence to improve interpersonal skills and to increase students’ profile in and around the school and local community as a whole.

The Sixth Form Centre

Set in the heart of the school, the Sixth Form Centre provides students with their own Common Room and Study Room for both group work and independent study. It is equipped with wireless internet for personal laptop use, along with printing facilities. The Sixth Form Centre is undergoing refurbishment to make way for a brand new ICT Room, furniture in teaching

rooms and recreational facilities.

Sixth Form Entrance Policy

The standard entry requirement is a minimum of 5 B grades at IGCSE or SPM (or equivalent) level. Students should also have achieved at least a B grade in any subject they wish to follow at A-Levels. Within the IGCSEs or SPM, students will also need to have gained at least a C grade in both English and Mathematics. In most cases students will have 4 AS-Level courses to choose in Year 12, progressing to 3 full A-Levels (A2s) in Year 13. Conditional places are offered in the Sixth Form based upon predicted and/or mock exam grades, following an interview. If the student has studied in school systems other than British or Malaysian, please consult our Head of Sixth Form.

Dress Code

Smart Business Attire

Our Sixth Formers will be given ample opportunities to become Student Leaders. As mentors to our younger students it is important that they take pride in their appearance.

Scholarships

Two scholarships are offered each year; one each for the September and January intake. The process of applying will involve a similar type of criteria to what universities look for. These include both the student’s academic excellence together with an assessment of other factors they can bring to enrich the Sixth Form.

Individualised Guidance Each student will have a personal tutor and join a Sixth Form Tutor group. The tutor, under the general direction of the Head of Sixth Form, has an oversight of each student’s work, personal development and future prospects.


Reports are issued every term. The first is designed to give a general feedback across all subject areas on the progress in the first 4 or 5 weeks of starting Sixth Form. Students’ progress will continue to be monitored through subsequent progress reports, full reports and Parent-Teacher Conferences.

A Tenby Schools University Guidance and Careers Counsellor will also be on hand to ensure students receive personalised guidance in their journey towards their future career and university entrance procedures.

Co-Curricular Activities

Students will be able to lead or participate in Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs); we recommend that each student take two CCAs, of which at least one is a sport. This gives students the opportunity to access

more than 60 different activities that include everything from photography to rugby. Some CCAs may require additional payment. They give students not only a great deal of enjoyment and respite from the rigours of A-Level study, but also opportunities to develop skills and qualities desired by universities and employers.

Sixth Form Curriculum

Students take examinations in 4 personally chosen AS-Levels along with the compulsory AS-Level in Global Perspectives. The timetable will also include the Tenby Community Enrichment Programme, Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE), Physical Education and Sixth Form briefings, with the remaining time given over to private study. Each AS-Level will generally take up 5 teaching hours per week.


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Overview of Options Available in Tenby Sixth Form

Accounting (9706)

This course aims to enable students to:

• develop an ability to apply accounting concepts, principles and practices

• understand the role of accounting as an information system for monitoring, problem-solving and decision-making and the place of accounting in changing economic, social and technological environments

• develop a critical and analytical approach to examining and evaluating accounting policies and practices

• develop skills of communication, analysis, interpretation and presentation of both qualitative and quantitative accounting information.

Accounting enables students to pursue a business studies, accounting or finance degree or, if preferred, students can enrol directly for chartered accountancy.

Applied Information and Communication Technology (9713)

The aims of the AS-Level course are to encourage students to develop:

• a broad range of ICT skills and awareness of new and emerging technologies

• an understanding of the parts, uses and applications of ICT systems within a range of organisations, including the use of basic computer networks

• an understanding of how ICT systems affect society in general

• an understanding of the main systems’ life cycle and apply this understanding to workplace situations

• a broad knowledge of the uses of ICT in workplace situations; students can then progress to learn more in ICT-related fields, and can progress from Cambridge International AS-Level to A-Level.

The additional aims of the A-Level course are for students to:

• apply their knowledge and understanding of ICT and use these skills in workplace situations

• develop an understanding of the parts, uses and applications of ICT systems within a wide range of organisations, including the use of a range of computer networks

• develop an understanding of project management skills and other problem-solving skills.

The role of ICT in the modern workplace cannot be overestimated, and this course allows students to develop skills that are welcomed in any occupation or in further education.

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Biology (9700)

This course aims to:

• Provide, through well-designed studies of experimental and practical biological science, a worthwhile educational experience for all students, whether or not they go on to study science beyond this level and, in particular, enable them to acquire sufficient understanding and knowledge to:3 become confident citizens in a technological world, with an informed interest in scientific matters

3 recognise the usefulness (and limitations) of the scientific method, and its application in other subjects and in everyday life

3 be suitably prepared for studies in biological sciences beyond Cambridge International A-Level, in further or higher education, and for professional courses.

• Develop students’ abilities and skills that:3 are relevant to the study and practice of biological science

3 are useful in everyday life3 encourage effective, efficient and safe practice3 encourage effective communication using universal scientific conventions.

• Develop attitudes relevant to biological science, such as concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity, skills of enquiry, initiative and inventiveness.

• Stimulate students’ interest in, and care for, the local and global environment, and help them understand the need for conservation.

Art and Design (9704)

This course actively seeks to develop the following abilities and qualities:

• the ability to perceive, understand and express concepts and feelings

• the ability to record from direct observation and personal experience

• the ability to communicate by using appropriate materials and techniques in a disciplined way

• experimentation, innovation and the use of intuition and imagination

• critical and analytical faculties; the ability to identify, research and evaluate problems in a systematic way

• confidence, initiative and a sense of adventure and achievement

• the acquisition of a relevant working vocabulary• an awareness and appreciation of the interdependence of Art and Design and the individual within cultural contexts.

Creativity is becoming ever more important in the business world as increased productivity is largely based on changing designs. This course may open up opportunities in careers directly related to Art or Design such as advertising and illustration. Art and Design will have a direct impact on other subject areas; it will increase problem-solving skills and the ability to generate ideas in other subject areas.

This course will be most suited to students who are keen to develop their ability to express themselves visually and are also prepared to work independently on projects with guidance.

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• Make aware:3 that scientific theories and methods have developed, and continue to develop, as a result of groups and individuals working together, and that biological science overcomes national boundaries

3 that the study and practice of biology are affected and limited by social, economic, technological, ethical and cultural factors

3 that the application of biological science may be both helpful and harmful to the individual, the community and the environment

3 of the importance of using IT for communication, as an aid to experiments and as a tool for interpreting experimental and theoretical results.

• Stimulate students and give them a lasting interest in biology, so that they find studying biology to be enjoyable and satisfying.

For those interested in careers in medicine and the sciences, it offers a scope and depth that universities and employers value highly.

Business Studies (9707)

This course aims to encourage students to:

• Understand and appreciate the nature and scope of business, and the role of business in society

• Develop critical understanding of organisations, the markets they serve and the process of adding value; this should involve consideration of the internal workings and management of organisations and, in particular, the process of decision-making in a dynamic external environment

• Be aware that business behaviour can be studied from the perspective of a range of stakeholders including customer, manager, creditor, owner/shareholder and employee

• Be aware of the economic, environmental, ethical, governmental, legal, social and technological issues associated with business activity

• Develop skills in:3 decision-making and problem-solving in the light of evaluation

3 the quantification and management of information, where appropriate

3 effective communication.

The emphasis should be on the application of concepts and issues to the local context, where appropriate.

The career potential for students pursuing this course is obvious, and young people with an investment in the businesses of the future will gain a huge amount from this course.


• Develop attitudes relevant to science such as accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity, enquiry, initiative and insight.

• Stimulate interest in, and care for, the environment.

• Promote an awareness that:3 the study and practice of science are co-operative and cumulative activities, and are subject to social, economic, technological, ethical and cultural influences and limitations

3 the applications of science may be both beneficial and detrimental to the individual, the community and the environment

3 the use of information technology is important for communication, as an aid to experiments and as a tool for interpretation of experimental and theoretical results.

• Stimulate students, create and sustain their interest in Chemistry, and ensure they understand its relevance to society.

The career path for this course is wide and varied, especially in the fields of research and medicine.

Chemistry (9701)


• Provide, through well-designed studies of experimental and practical chemistry, a worthwhile educational experience for all students, whether or not they go on to study science beyond this level and, in particular, to enable them to acquire sufficient understanding and knowledge to:3 become confident citizens in a technological world, able to take or develop an informed interest in scientific matters

3 recognise the usefulness (and limitations) of the scientific method and to appreciate its applicability in other disciplines and in everyday life

3 be suitably prepared for employment and/or further studies beyond Cambridge International A-Level.

• Develop abilities and skills that:3 are relevant to the study and practice of science3 are useful in everyday life3 encourage efficient and safe practice3 encourage the presentation of information and ideas appropriate for different audiences and purposes

3 develop self-motivation and the ability to work in a sustained fashion.



Economics (9708)


• provide a basis of factual knowledge of economics• encourage development of: 3 students’ facility for self-expression, not only in writing but also in using additional aids, such as statistics and diagrams, where appropriate

3 the habit of using works of reference as sources of data specific to economics

3 the habit of reading critically to gain information about the changing economy we live in

3 an appreciation of the methods of study used by the economist, and of the most effective ways economic data may be analysed, correlated, discussed and presented.

The career range for this course is wide and varied, but any students interested in establishing or maintaining a business would benefit from this course.

English Language (9093)

This course aims to develop:

• a critical and informed response to texts in a range of forms, styles and contexts

• the interdependent skills of reading, analysis and research

• effective, creative, accurate and appropriate communication.

English Language provides a firm foundation for further study of language, linguistics, literature, journalism and media studies.



English Literature (9695)


• an appreciation of and informed personal response to literature in English in a range of texts in different forms, and from different periods and cultures

• the interdependent skills of reading, analysis and communication

• effective and appropriate communication• wider reading and an understanding of how it may contribute to personal development.

This course allows for the development of a range of analytical skills, provides a wide range of access to an important literary heritage, and gives students an opportunity to evolve as readers, writers and speakers to an advanced degree in this language.

French Language (8682 / 9716)


• develop the ability to understand a language from a variety of registers

• enable confident and clear communication in the target language

• form a sound base of skills, language and attitudes required for further study, work and leisure

• develop insights into the culture and civilisation of the countries where the language is spoken, including the study of literary texts where appropriate (this does not apply to AS Language qualifications)

• encourage positive attitudes to language learning and a sympathetic approach to other cultures and civilisations

• support intellectual and personal development by promoting learning and social skills.

Learning French can lead to careers in journalism, diplomatic services, international agencies, tourism and teaching to name but a few.



In terms of skills and attitudes, this course aims to:

• increase knowledge of, and ability to use and apply, appropriate skills and techniques relevant to greater understanding and interpretation of facts and relationships in Physical and Human Geography

• encourage a concern for accuracy and objectivity in collecting, recording, processing, analysing, interpreting and reporting data in a spatial context

• develop ability to handle and evaluate different types and sources of information

• develop ability to think logically, and to present an ordered and coherent argument in a variety of ways

• promote awareness of the need for understanding, respect and co-operation in conserving the environment and improving the quality of life both at a global scale and within the context of different cultural settings.

Geography equips students with a range of skills for prospective university degrees in environmental evaluation, planning and surveying, journalism, countryside management, environmental science, agricultural management and design.

Geography (9696)

In terms of Geography as a subject discipline (its content, role and value), this course aims to:

• develop awareness of the relevance of geographical analysis to understanding and solving contemporary human and environmental problems

• introduce the main elements of Physical and Human Geography and the inter-relationships between these components

• encourage understanding of the principal processes operating at different scales within Physical and Human Geography

• develop a sense of relative location, including an appreciation of the complexity and variety of natural and human environments

• demonstrate and explain the causes and effects of change over space and time on the natural and human environments

• show the importance of scale in understanding Physical and Human Geography

• make students aware of the problems of explanation (including data collection and processing) in Physical and Human Geography, and give them an appreciation of the nature, value, limitations and importance of different approaches to analysis and explanation in Geography.



Global Perspectives (8987)This subject is mandatory.


• provide opportunities to acquire disciplined and scholarly research skills

• promote a critical, questioning approach to information that is often taken for granted

• encourage self-reflection and an independence of thought

• encourage an understanding of, and engagement with, some of the key global issues that they will face wherever they live and work

• encourage an awareness and understanding of, and respect for, the diversity of perspectives on global issues

• encourage an interdisciplinary approach to global issues.

This course provides an opportunity for reflection and self-awareness of our role as a school, a society and individuals in a complex and rapidly evolving location. Employers and further education institutions value well-rounded, globally aware young people, which this course produces.

History (9389)


• an interest in the past and an appreciation of human endeavours

• a greater knowledge and understanding of historical periods or themes

• a greater awareness of historical concepts such as cause and effect, similarity and difference, and change and continuity

• an appreciation of the nature and diversity of historical sources available, and the methods used by historians

• an exploration of a variety of approaches to different aspects of history and different interpretations of particular historical issues

• the ability to think independently and make informed judgements on issues

• an empathy with people living in different places and at different times

• a firm foundation for further study of History.

In the 21st century workplace, employers seek agile and flexible minds, and those who are diligent and thorough in their approach to their career. This course prepares students for this challenge, whilst leaving open the range of career opportunities available to those who pursue it.



Mathematics (9709)

The course aims to enable students to:

• develop their mathematical knowledge and skills in a way which encourages confidence and provides satisfaction and enjoyment

• develop an understanding of mathematical principles and an appreciation of mathematics as a logical and coherent subject

• acquire a range of mathematical skills, particularly those which will enable them to use applications of mathematics in the context of everyday situations and of other subjects they may be studying

• develop the ability to analyse problems logically, recognise when and how a situation may be represented mathematically, identify and interpret relevant factors and, where necessary, select an appropriate mathematical method to solve the problem

• use mathematics as a means of communication with emphasis on the use of clear expression

• acquire the mathematical background necessary for further study in this or related subjects.

The study of Mathematics, a universal discipline that is important in all aspects of life, provides a solid foundation for further study, and allows for imaginative and creative work arising from mathematical ideas. The career opportunities that grow from mathematical proficiency are many and varied.

Music (9703)


• foster a discriminating aural appreciation of, and an informed critical response to, music of the Western tradition from at least two representative genres and periods

• encourage the development of creative and interpretative skills through the disciplines of composing and performing in Western and/or non-Western traditions

• deepen understanding of music in its wider cultural context

• communicate understanding, supporting judgements by argument based on evidence.

This course provides an excellent basis for lifelong learning and for higher education courses in Music, and other subject studies at university. Many universities look favourably on qualifications in creative subjects such as music, and the different units of the course can lead to further studies in performance, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, sound engineering, conducting, popular music and jazz, and music education.



• Stimulate interest in, and care for, the environment in relation to the environmental impact of Physics and its applications.

• Promote an awareness:3 that the study and practice of Physics are co-operative and cumulative activities, and are subject to social, economic, technological, ethical and cultural influences and limitations

3 that the implications of Physics may be both beneficial and detrimental to the individual, the community and the environment

3 of the importance of the use of IT for communication, as an aid to experiments and as a tool for the interpretation of experimental and theoretical results.

• Stimulate and create a sustained interest in Physics so that the study of the subject is enjoyable and satisfying.

The study of Physics consequently allows for a wide variety of career choices, such as Medicine and Engineering, embracing the breadth of skills the subject requires. It is a dynamic and flexible subject, which prepares students for the rigours of further education.

Physics (9702)

The course aims to:

• Provide, through well-designed studies of experimental and practical science, a worthwhile educational experience for all students, whether or not they go on to study science beyond this level and, in particular, enable them to acquire sufficient understanding and knowledge to:3 become confident citizens in a technological world and be able to take or develop an informed interest in scientific matters

3 recognise the usefulness (and limitations) of the scientific method and appreciate its applicability in other disciplines and in everyday life

3 be suitably prepared for studies beyond Cambridge International A-Levels in Physics, in Engineering or in Physics-dependent vocational courses.

• Develop abilities and skills that:3 are relevant to the study and practice of science3 are useful in everyday life3 encourage efficient and safe practice3 encourage effective communication.

• Develop attitudes relevant to science such as concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity, the skills of enquiry, initiative and inventiveness.



Psychology (9698)


• provide an introduction to psychological concepts, theories, research findings and applications

• create an understanding of the range and limitations of psychological theory and practice

• encourage to explore and understand the relationship between psychological findings and everyday life

• develop skills of analysis, interpretation, application and evaluation

• promote an appreciation and understanding of individual, social and cultural diversity

• develop an understanding of ethical issues in psychology, including the moral and ethical implications of psychological research

• explore and understand the relationship between psychological findings and social, cultural and contemporary issues

• study psychological principles, perspectives and applications

• improve communication skills.

Students will learn and refine a wide range of social and interpersonal skills, and enjoy the novelty of a new, exciting choice. Career paths are many and varied, since employers and institutions of further education all value the qualities of incisive analysis and thoughtful opinion that this course fosters.

Excerpts of course information were taken from the Cambridge International Examinations website: http://www.cie.org.uk.

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