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St Benedict’s Sixth Form

St Benedict’s Sixth Form. WELCOME. Context. St Benedict’s being awarded a Sixth Form The past Ofsted - outstanding and present: League tables Value-added Beacon School Specialisms The most asked question. Considering the Offer.

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St Benedict’s Sixth Form

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  1. St Benedict’s Sixth Form WELCOME

  2. Context St Benedict’s being awarded a Sixth Form • The past Ofsted - outstanding and present: League tables Value-added Beacon School Specialisms • The most asked question

  3. Considering the Offer • Our ethos and our pupils • 100% oversubscription at Year 7 • Pupils from other schools • Choice and diversity • International Baccalaureate • Other courses

  4. Our Vision (1) • St Benedict’s ethos today • Outward facing • World school in a global economy • All round education • Spirit of enterprise / World of work

  5. Our Vision (2) • Inclusion, advice, support • Preparation for higher education Whole, wrap-around Sixth Form • Academic rigour / independent study • Extra-curricular eg. sport • community / comfort zones • Stretching / stimulating • Changing world / languages

  6. Structure • Pathways and links • Vocational education • University entrance • 200 pupils

  7. The Sixth Form and the 11-16 School • Integrated and independent • Organisation • Standards and expectations

  8. The Sixth Form and other Schools and Colleges • Good working relationships exist • Collaboration through our new courses • Very open-minded and outward facing • Impartial information, advice and guidance

  9. The Sixth Formers will be …. • Inquirers • Thinkers • Communicators • Risk-takers • Knowledgeable • Principled • Caring • Open-minded • Well-balanced • Reflective

  10. Site Plan New Sixth Form Building for St Benedict’s Catholic High School, Alcester

  11. Site Plan in 3D New Sixth Form Building for St Benedict’s Catholic High School, Alcester

  12. Ground Floor Plan New Sixth Form Building for St Benedict’s Catholic High School, Alcester

  13. First Floor Plan New Sixth Form Building for St Benedict’s Catholic High School, Alcester

  14. Second Floor Plan New Sixth Form Building for St Benedict’s Catholic High School, Alcester

  15. Interior Flexibility New Sixth Form Building for St Benedict’s Catholic High School, Alcester

  16. Interior - Breakout Areas

  17. Front & Rear Elevations

  18. Side Elevations

  19. 3D Image

  20. 3D Image

  21. Site Analysis and Environmental Impact

  22. Provisional Criteria for Entry • Current St Benedict’s pupils are entitled to a place subject to achieving the relevant GCSE grades • Other Catholic students will then be offered a place subject to achieving the relevant GCSE grades • Non-Catholic students will then be offered a place subject to achieving the relevant GCSE grades • IB entry criteria: 6 x GCSE B grades or above with at least grade B in chosen subjects, plus GCSE grade C in English. Mathematics Higher Level will require grade A, Mathematical Studies requires grade C ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Applicants will be invited to an interview to which parents will also be invited and expected. Subsequently, offers will be made • All students will have to be in agreement with the St Benedict’s ethos and expectations

  23. St Benedict’s Sixth Form Ethos Pastoral Faith

  24. Mission Statement St Benedict’s seeks to develop the whole person. We are a Catholic school inspired in our mission by the vision of life that is found in the teaching of the Gospel, the Church, sacramental life and in Jesus Christ, who came that we ‘may have life and have it to the full’.

  25. Ethos / Faith ▪ Extension to our St Benedict’s family ▪ Christian community – religious, spiritual, moral development ▪ Parental support ▪ Dress code ▪ Respect for all ▪ Students from other schools ▪ Religious Education

  26. Pastoral ▪ Pastoral Head / Head of Sixth Form / Heads of Year 12 & 13 ▪ Sixth Formers issues / problems ▪ Student support ▪ Role of Sixth Form tutor ▪ Our care aims: - good relationships - positive attitudes - initiative / well-rounded - contribute to St Benedict’s - good citizens - academic potential

  27. St Benedict’s Sixth Form The Curriculum

  28. St Benedict’s Catholic High School Sixth Form Curriculum Offer 2011 – 13 2012 – 14 Present Year 10 Present Year 9

  29. Number of Students Projected numbers of students 2011 – 2014: 2011 - 80 students Year 12 only 2012 - 140 students First year with Years 12 & 13 2013 - 180 students Second year with Years 12 & 13 2014 - 200 students Maximum number of students

  30. Our Original Vision…….. Little changed from the original vision of the proposals put forward in 2008 Now greater clarity in the actual range of courses and the delivery models

  31. Five main elements within our provision: Truly comprehensive – meeting the needs of a variety of learners within our community – academic and vocational Increases diversity, choice and opportunity Coherent programme with built-in progression routes Conforms with our second specialism of Applied Learning and the additional funding and expectations that brings Takes place within a Catholic / Christian context

  32. COREPROVISION IBCC (Careers Related Certificate) 10 – 15 Students I B Diploma 40-60 Students IB: Two segments of IB + New IB Core + Applied & Vocational Based Courses. Across 6 Areas: English Maths Range of options MFL Humanities within each area Arts Sciences of the IB + Core EE TOK CAS + RE +PE Possible links with Level 3 ICT Diploma and other Diploma courses + Level 3 BTECs + experience of work & work skills +RE +PE St. Benedict’s Post-16 Provision ICT Diploma ELEVATE COURSE 15 – 20 Students 10 – 15 Students Level 3 Qualification Links to IBCC St Benedict’s based and with AS/A Levels at other institutions for Additional Specialist Learning + Extended Project AS level. Equivalent to 3.5 A levels +RE +PE ENGAGINGLEARNING EMBRACINGVOCATIONALASPIRATIONS TRANSFORMINGEXPECTATIONS One year course Level 2 qualifications – non GCSE courses in English Maths & ICT with functionality. Giving access for students to 5+ Level 2 qualifications to enable them to move up to Level 3 qualifications. Core: English Maths ICT with functional English, Maths, IT. Options 1 or 2 - work skills/academic based courses. The project Level 2. Experience of work opportunities +RE+PE 5 – 10 Students FOUNDATION COURSES Entry Level → Level 1 → Level 2 Personalised courses related to specific need. Work skills and vocationally based with experience of work.

  33. ELEVATE Course – 1 Year Extending Learning Embracing Vocational Aspirations Transforming Expectations Level 2 in English, Maths and ICT with Functional skills in each area (equivalent 4.5 GCSEs A* - C) The Project (Level 2) – a research/skills based programme (equivalent 0.5 GCSE A* - C)

  34. ELEVATE Course – Options Work Skills programme BTec based or 1 or 2 GCSEs or Experience of work placements built into the programme if required PLUS RE and PE courses = Total 6 or 7 Level 2 qualifications

  35. Foundation Level Courses Specialised and personalised to meet the needs of students with special needs who are more suited to a secure and positive school environment Range of Entry Level / Level 1-2 courses to meet individual needs and requirements with strong emphasis on personal learning, thinking and work-based skills PLUS vocational opportunities Teacher directed and taught with Teacher Assistant support

  36. 14-19 Diploma – Level 3 Advanced Diploma in IT (3 diplomas – be careful!) Equivalent to 3.5 A Levels (Level 3 qualification) Principle learning in IT plus Extended Project (Level 3) Additional Specialist Learning – Links with IBCC AS/A Level collaboration with other institutions Work experience opportunities + RE and PE

  37. Advanced Diploma – Main Points • Business – impact of technology on society, organisations and individuals – global focus • People – Gain knowledge and skills to work effectively – i.e. teamwork, presentations • Technology – learn to create an integrated technology solution for a specific type of user … design, develop, test and implement technology • Cross-platform Multimedia – design, develop your own multimedia product using video, audio, music, and animation

  38. Advanced Diploma in IT The Level 3 Diploma (Advanced) will total 1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) = 2 years = 70 weeks (39 + 31) 16 hours +RE + 1 PE + 2 3.5 A Levels Equivalent

  39. Truly Comprehensive Programme Strongly academic and provides opportunities for more vocationally based learning across full spectrum of abilities Outstanding in KS3 and KS4 - the same in KS5 A coherent programme with strong progression links across the 14-19 age range Increasing diversity and choice allowing all pupils opportunity to succeed Outward looking and working collaboratively with other institutions allowing for pupils needs to be met

  40. The IB Hexagon

  41. A LEVELSTHE IB DIPLOMA YEAR 12 Sixth Form pupils usually take 4 AS Levels (half an A Level) There are AS exams at the end of year 12 YEAR 13 pupils normally continue 3 of these subjects at A2 Level. There are A2 exams at the end of year 13. AS + A2 = An A Level They then have 3 A Levels and 1 AS Level. Off they go to university or a career. YEAR 12 Sixth Form pupils study 6 subjects and complete the 3 areas at the core of the IB. There are no exams at the end of year 12 YEAR 13 pupils continue to study their 6 subjects and the 3 areas at the core of the IB. All exams are taken at the end of Year 13. They then have an IB Diploma Off they go to university or a career.

  42. o ENGLISH FOREIGN LANGUAGE HUMANITIES TOK EXTENDED ESSAY CAS SCIENCE MATHS THE ARTS OR AN ELECTIVE

  43. AT THE CORE OF THE IB THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE EXTENDED ESSAY CREATIVITY ACTION SERVICE

  44. ENGLISH GEOGRAPHY HISTORY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY Group 1Language A SPANISH FRENCH Ab InitioSPANISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN (SL only) Group 2 Foreign Language Group 3 Humanities ? Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge Creativity, Action, Service Group 4 Sciences Group 5 Mathematics BIOLOGY PHYSICS ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (SL only) MATHEMATICS HL MATHEMATICS SL MATHS STUDIES SL Group 6 The Arts Electives 3 @ HL 3 @ SL MUSIC FILM STUDIES VISUAL ARTS CHEMISTRY SPANISH ICT FURTHER MATHS (SL) OR

  45. IB STUDENTS ARE ...... THINKERS SELF-DISCIPLINED DETERMINED WELL- ROUNDED ORGANISED CARING ROLE MODELS PRINCIPLED OPEN MINDED FOCUSED HARD WORKING

  46. IB SUBJECT GRADES 7 = Excellent 6 = Very Good 5 = Good 4 = Satisfactory ----------------------------------------------- 3 = Mediocre 2 = Poor 1 = Very Poor

  47. 45 points 6 x 7 + 3 45 points = 6 A’s at A Level 31/32 points = 3 A’s at A Level and an A at AS Level 29 points = 3 A’s at A Level 26 points = 3 B’s at A Level + 3 24points 6 x 4

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