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St Bartholomew’s School

St Bartholomew’s School. 6 th Form. WELCOME from Adam Robbins & The Yr 12 Tutors. ….and…. Christina Haddrell – Headteacher Alison Lane – KS5 Curriculum & Progression Coordinator Emile Coin – UCAS/Careers Progression Coordinator Marc Edens – KS5 PDP Coordinator

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St Bartholomew’s School

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  1. St Bartholomew’sSchool 6th Form

  2. WELCOMEfrom Adam Robbins&The Yr 12 Tutors

  3. ….and…. Christina Haddrell – Headteacher Alison Lane – KS5 Curriculum & Progression Coordinator Emile Coin – UCAS/Careers Progression Coordinator Marc Edens – KS5 PDP Coordinator Curnock – Mrs Mounsey, Mrs Kempster Davis –Mrs Hodgkin, Mrs Thorne Evers – Mr Rose, Mrs Evans Patterson – Mr Brennan, Mrs Pritchard

  4. ESTABLISHING A RELATIONSHIP

  5. OUR COMMITMENT Open to ALL Academic success for ALL Academic and extra-curricular opportunities for ALL Sharing successes and challenges with PARENTS Supporting STUDENTS and PARENTS in planning next steps ‘A [school] is an alma mater, knowing her children one by one, not a foundry, or a mint, or a treadmill.’ Cardinal John Henry Newman

  6. The door can close….

  7. YEAR 12 Students choose 4, sometimes 3, Level 3 courses from a choice of 38. Examined in May/June, 2 modules in each subject (3 in Maths & Science). AS is half an A-Level. Not just AS Levels. Level 3 BTECS too – project-based; no exams. YEAR 13 AS completed to A2, two further modules (three in Maths/Science). Opportunity to study for different AS courses with year 12. OUR COURSES Higher Education Employment

  8. YEAR 12 Level 2 Courses: GCSE English, Maths BTECs (Level 2) Or A combination of Level 2 and 3. YEAR 13 Level 3 courses - AS Level or BTEC OUR COURSES YEAR 14 Level 3 courses - A2 or BTEC Higher Education Employment ‘The Curriculum is exceptionally wide with clear progression routes’ Ofsted Dec 2009

  9. ….and also….broadening thinking and developing skills CORE STUDIES • General Studies AS • Critical Thinking AS • Extended Project Qualification in Yr 13. • PDP Time

  10. OUR RESULTS • Results Summary Summer 2013 Year 13 • 99.5% pass rate at A Level • 55% of all A Level grades A*, A or B • 80% of grades were of a C grade or better • 22 students gained 3 or more A grades • 4 successful Oxbridge applicants • Year 12 • 90% pass rate at AS Level • 16 students gained 3 or more A grades

  11. WHAT TO EXPECT • Hard work • Do not underestimate the difficulty of AS levels! • New teachers, new teaching styles • Importance of good working relationships & trust • Importance of independent study • Competing demands/expectations • Getting the balance right

  12. What happens to bright GCSE Students at A-Level Nationally, students who had an average points score equivalent to a B at GCSE making average progress at A-Level gets: At A-Level: • Biology – D • Chemistry – D • Physics - D • Maths – C/D • French – D • Spanish - C/D

  13. Some other subjects might surprise you... • Nationally, students who had an average points score equivalent to a B at GCSE At A-Level: Economics C/D English Language C/D PE C/D Psychology C/D Textiles C/D

  14. What about a starting point of a C? • With an average score of a C at GCSE, nationally students at A-Level scored: Biology E/U Chemistry E/U Maths E/U Physics E/U Psychology E/U

  15. It’s an enormous challenge For students in these subjects, even if they work harder than the average student in their position in the country, they are statistically very unlikely to secure more than a D.

  16. 9. What advice would you give to a student starting 6th form in the autumn? • WORK HARD!!! It's really really important to work hard in Year 12, especially now that there are no options for January re-takes. All of you sitting there going "well, I got A*s, As and Bs at GCSE, I don't need to worry" - think again. A-levels are very different to GCSEs and require a lot of work, regardless of your grades. I ended up doing about 20 hours of work outside of school a week in Year 12. Although it sounds like a lot, it isn't, you just need to use the time wisely. Study during 'free' periods and try not to get distracted by other things. Also, ask a teacher if you don't understand - the sooner the better. If you don't, you'll just struggle more. Try and keep on top of things from the very beginning.

  17. ARE SUBJECT CHOICES CORRECT? • Have an eye on the future. • Make a realistic assessment of the likelihood of success. • Personal Engagement & Motivation is important. • Succeeding in any subject is better than failing at a ‘hard’ one. • Get beyond the personal. • It’s good to talk.

  18. How should students work? • Forget about mnemonics • It’s not about having the prettiest folder • Repeat yourself • Use science to help you retrieve info • Take regular breaks • Avoid distractions • Sleep is vital • Control your emotions

  19. 45 minutes at the Kitchen Table might be much more effective than 3 hours on a laptop in a bedroom.

  20. ‘It’s OK, I’ve got no homework.’

  21. http://stb6th.edublogs.org/

  22. PRIVATE TUTORING ....can help support

  23. SUPPORTING NEXT STEPS

  24. SUPPORTING • Research into subject choices and different institutions • Attendance at UCAS Convention in Reading (tbc) • Attendance at Open Days – Summer Term • Preparing Applications & Writing References • Higher Education Briefing Meeting for Parents and Students – June/July • Careers Guidance • CV-Writing • Connexions/Adviza interviews and support

  25. A2 A* 140 A 120 B 100 C 80 D 60 E 40 AS A 60 B 50 C 40 D 30 E 20 UCAS UCAS process begins in Yr 12 Offers are based on grades and or points

  26. Opportunities CCF Chinese Music Literacy Mentoring Young Enterprise Sports Teams Newbury Hall Mentoring Charity work World Challenge House Drama Debating Teach at Primary School University Visits House Music Champions of Enterprise Sixth Form Games Numeracy Mentoring School Officers Shares4Schools Arabic Sixth Form Council Connexions Guidance

  27. SEIZE OPPORTUNITIESMAKE OPPORTUNITIES ‘A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.’ Francis Bacon 1561-1626 ‘Students make particularly strong contributions to the school and wider community’ Ofsted Dec 09.

  28. 37 SCHOOL OFFICERS66 SUBJECT REPS

  29. WHAT ABOUT YOU?

  30. COMMUNICATION • Calendar – Termly • BartholoNews – weekly, sent electronically • Interim Reports – November, January • Tutor Meetings (Study Focus) – December • Yr 12 Full Reports – Spring • Yr 12 Parents’ Evening – January • Letters, phone calls and e-mail

  31. The Bursary Scheme The aim is to support the learning of certain groups of students who may be eligible for payments of up to £1200 per year. Information and Application Forms available St Bart’s Parents’ Assocation Supporting the school AGM on Wednesday 18th September,7pm

  32. WORKING TOGETHER • Please share any significant background information. • Contact the school to share concerns. • TUTOR > HOUSE > HEAD OF SIXTH FORM

  33. SUPPORT OUR KEY EXPECTATIONS • Attendance – 8.40 start, every day. Never finishing before 12.30. • Encourage effective use of study time. • Drop them off early! (07.15-17.45) • Help to balance study, paid work, leisure. • Be aware of key deadlines. • Support UCAS/Careers research. • Encourage quiet study at home.

  34. THANK YOU Please introduce yourself to Tutors & meet other parents. sixthform@stbarts.co.uk

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