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Year 12 Parents’ Information Evening September 11 th 2014

Year 12 Parents’ Information Evening September 11 th 2014. Our Sixth Form Aims. To be an outstanding Sixth Form To improve grades at AS/A2 and BTEC To ensure students maximise their potential To provide the best teaching possible To support students now and for their future

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Year 12 Parents’ Information Evening September 11 th 2014

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  1. Year 12 Parents’ Information EveningSeptember 11th 2014

  2. Our Sixth Form Aims • To be an outstanding Sixth Form • To improve grades at AS/A2 and BTEC • To ensure students maximise their potential • To provide the best teaching possible • To support students now and for their future • To nurture and develop students within a Catholic community

  3. THE SCHOOL WEEK Two week timetable Three assemblies per week 16-20 hours of subject lessons 1 hour of General R.E. (Mass on a rota) 1-2 hours of Games, Wednesday pm Fixed tutor period, Week 1 - Monday p.1

  4. STUDY TIME • Up to 5 hours of study periods in school • Study area in Sixth Form block • Free classrooms in Sixth Form block • New Study Centre with Learning Mentors • ICT classrooms and Sports Science room • Library

  5. STUDY HABITS • Quality and quantity !! • 2/3/4 hours per night… • Quiet area at home • Make use of Sixth Form Block (Study Club) • Weekends are also vital • Not too much paid employment • Avoid distractions (Phones and facebook, Twitter and texts…)

  6. Know what is expected Adjust to new teaching methods Set high standards Be organised Complete necessary reading and research Use Campion Planner Record work and due date Plan what to do each night Meet deadlines Parent to sign weekly ESTABLISHING A ROUTINE

  7. Motivated Involved in class Seeks guidance Meets deadlines Reads widely Uses a wide range of resources Refers to specification and mark scheme Works towards challenging targets KEYS TO SUCCESS

  8. UNFULFILLED POTENTIAL • On the wrong course! • Not transitioning to independent study • Lack of focus, application and pride in work • Failure to meet deadlines • Inadequate communication with teachers • Poor punctuality and attendance

  9. Rules, but Privileges Uniform and Conduct Privileges • Phones • Lunch-time sign out • More flexible food service

  10. Pastoral Care • Pastoral team • Miss Elson, Head of Year 12 • Form tutors (10 groups, c.15 students) • Learning Mentors (Mrs Peters / Mr Joyce) • Miss Tennison – Pastoral Support Officer • Other support staff • Bursaries

  11. Year 12 Assessment Calendar • November 7th Academic Review • December 4th Main Parents’ Evening • January 6th Mock examinations start • February 9th School reports issued • March 13th Academic Review • May/June Public examination period • Mid-June Begin Year 13 work. Start of UCAS process. • August 13th Results published

  12. Community Life OAPs’ Christmas party Teenage Cancer Trust St Francis Hospice Retreats Open Evening – 25th Sept. Careers Day Subject prefects and prefects Supervision of discos School trips Sports teams Music: orchestras/bands/ ensembles/choir Liturgy Stage crew

  13. A Three Way Contract • Campion Planner • Work / life balance • Prioritising • Rising to demands of new study regime • Communicating concerns - e.g. Parent portal • Being supported and being supportive • ‘AuctoreDeo’ – ‘The Enterprise is of God’

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