Welcome to Bullers Wood Year 12 Induction Day

1. Welcome toBullers Wood Year 12 Induction Day Sixth Form 2012-14

2. Introducing The Teaching Staff Team Ms Bellis Director of Sixth Form Mr Weeks Deputy Director of Sixth Form, Year 12 Miss Venton Deputy Director of Sixth Form, Year 13 Mr Leonard KS5 Academic Progress Coordinator

3. The Admin Team Mr Coxhead Mrs Haslett All admin matters; attendance, change of subjects, medical or SEN, monitoring and supervision, Oyster cards, references, NUS cards, UCAS and Admissions………and much, much more!

4. Head Girl and Head Boy 2012-13 Rosie Bird-Smith Naill Dowse

5. Induction Day • Today is an opportunity for you to have a taster of your sixth form courses and to reaffirm your choices • It is also a chance for you to meet the Sixth Form team and meet fellow sixth form students before September • We hope you have thoroughly enjoyable and informative day!

6. The Induction Booklet

7. Timetable for today • Please check your timetable for today and make sure this information is correct. • Your timetable has been taken from our system. • If the information in the booklet is not correct, you must see Mr Coxhead immediately after this presentation or at break, at 10.35, in D9, the Sixth Form Office.

8. Break is at 10.35 in Inglewood. Food can be purchased at our ‘Snack Shack’ and coffee, hot chocolate and tea can be purchased from our Coffee Machine . Lunch will be provided in D4, in Inglewood at 12.35

9. Changing a Subject • If you change your mind about your course choices today you must see Mr Coxhead in D9 to discuss your options. • You can still change your mind about your course choices up to GCSE exam day. However the longer you leave this decision you may find you will have to go on a waiting list for another course. • If you are unsure you can discuss your options with Ms Bellis.

10. 2012 162 applicant two offers for Oxford, one offer for Cambridge , one offer for Veterinary Science and one for Medicine A Level Results 2011 Best Ever A Level Results!!! • 66.37% A*-B grades • 7 students gained all A* grades • 44 students gained at least one or more A * grade.

13. If you have not met the entrance criteria for your chosen subject/subjects, or you wish to change subjects after results day , you must make an appointment or see Ms Bellis before the start of term. GCSE Results Day

14. SIXTH FORM DRESS CODE • Students who enter the Sixth Form as youngadults within the school communityunderstand the importance of acting as rolemodels and are expected to set an exampletothe rest of the School, Ultimately, studentsenter the Sixth Form to work and contribute tothe wider school community – their dressshould reflect this. As a general guide youshould dress therefore as though you were in aformal environment.

15. Girls : • Conventional tailored jacket in dark colours, as a general guide in brown, blue, grey, or black. Patterns are permissible as long as they are subtle and reflect the principle of smart professional dress i.e. – pin stripes, or faintly chequered. Ponte/jersey jackets are not permitted. • Conventional tailored trousers or skirt, in dark colours, in brown, blue, grey or black. Trousers should be full length and not cut off. Skirts must be worn with tights and must not be mini-length. Ponte/jersey trousers or skirts are not permitted. • A conventional blouse or shirt - plain, or modestly patterned providing it is tailored and designed for professional wear. It must have sleeves and must not be low cut; it must cover shoulders and midriff. Cleavage should not be visible. T shirts are not permitted • Plain fine knit jumpers or cardigans may be worn with blouse/shirt and jacket. • Plain leather shoes capable of being polished; suede shoes are not permitted. Shoes should be conventional, work orientated and comfortable in dark colours. Heels should be less than 5cm high.

16. Boys : • Conventional two piece suit, with matching tailored jacket and trousers in dark colours, as a general guide in brown, blue, grey, or black. Trousers should be full length.Patterns are permissible as long as they are subtle and reflect the principle of smart professional dress (i.e. – pin stripes). • Conventional office shirt plain or modestly patterned (i.e. stripes and checks) pastel coloured formal shirts may be worn providing they are tailored and designed for professional dress; these must be worn with a tie. Shirts must be tucked in to trousers at all times. The tie must be fully visible to below the knot at all times. • Plain fine knit jumpers or cardigans may be worn with shirt, tie and jacket; tie knots must still be visible if a jumper or cardigan is worn. • Plain leather shoes, capable of being polished; suede shoes are not permitted. Conventional, work orientated and comfortable in dark colours. • Ties are to be worn with the top button done up at all times and the knot covering the top button; jackets are to be worn to assembly and formal events.

17. The dress code is to be worn smartly around the school. Jewellery must be subtle and consistent with smart professional dress. Apart from earrings no other visible piercings, are permitted and it is not acceptable to cover up additional piercings with, for example, plasters. These rules are in place so that you feel you are coming to the Sixth Form to work, and because you are setting an example to the rest of the school, which is very formally dressed. You may need to bring in an appropriate change of clothes for P.E. and Dance.

18. The following are NOT allowed: • Jeans or chino style trousers • Jersey jackets, trousers or skirts • Corduroy or denim • ‘Hoodies’ of any description even if worn as an outdoor coat • Headgear (except for parentally confirmed religious or medical reasons) • Trainers • Combat trousers, shorts or cut-offs • Strappy tops or vests • Exposing bare midriff, cleavage or chest • Sportswear / leisurewear, including velour and cotton jersey • Extremes of style, for example, mini skirts • Logos • Visible facial or body piercings (except ear rings) or tattoos • Unnatural hair colourings or extreme hairstyles

19. First Session • Art • Photography • Childcare • Dance • Geography • Health and Social Care • Hospitality • Mathematics • Music • Politics • Extra Curricular We hope you have an enjoyable day!