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Parental Information Evening 2011 – Year 12

Queens’ School Sixth Form. Parental Information Evening 2011 – Year 12. From GCSE to AS Level / BTEC. Thank you for your support so far – GCSE results are a combined effort. Key differences this year: 4 subjects (or equivalent) 4 hours per week per subject + study periods

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Parental Information Evening 2011 – Year 12

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  1. Queens’ School Sixth Form Parental Information Evening 2011 – Year 12

  2. From GCSE to AS Level / BTEC • Thank you for your support so far – GCSE results are a combined effort. • Key differences this year: • 4 subjects (or equivalent) • 4 hours per week per subject + study periods • More challenging content • Greater range of skills required • More homework! • Emphasis on independent learning and reading • Motivation and self-discipline essential

  3. Behaviour (including use of mobiles) Attitude Homework Study periods Attendance / punctuality Dress code / ID badges Our Expectations

  4. Student Achievement 2011 (2010 results in italics) • A level :UCAS pt. av. 329 : 306 without General Studies (2010 312:297) Subject point average 102 (2010: 96) 99% Pass rate; 59% Passes at grades A*-B (2010 51% at grades A-B) • AS Level (year 12) Subject point average 39 (2010: 39) Student point average 137 (2010: 130) A-D: 83% (2010: 83)

  5. What is on offer? Dedicated Sixth Form facilities Support from the Sixth Form team (Mr Taylor, Mr Rooney, Mrs Kapoor and the Form Tutors) Opportunities to contribute to the school community A programme of extra curricular activities

  6. How can you help support your sixth former? • Attend Parent’s Evenings • Keep an eye on how much work they are doing at home (if they say they are doing all of their work at school – they aren’t doing enough!) • Phone Mr Taylor or Mr Rooney if you have any concerns • Discuss their future with them • Continue to phone in if they are ill and to advise us in advance if they will be absent • Please do not book holidays in term time

  7. Looking forward to next year • Year 13s normally study 3 A2 Levels or equivalent • Minimum entry grade for A2 study – D grade (in most cases) • Careers advice available at school through Connexions • University applications will take place through UCAS this time next year Year 13

  8. University Applications The UCAS process • Year 12: - UCAS Higher Education Convention – March 2012 - Higher Education module in PSE – summer term - UCAS day in enrichment week (summer term) - 2 uni visits allowed during term time in Year 12 - Oxbridge / Medicine – prospective students (many A/A*s at GCSE, predicted 4 As at AS Level): programme organised by Mr Rooney including mock interviews and talks by current students

  9. University Applications The UCAS process • Independent research of courses/institutions: - www.ucas.com: - ‘course search’ and ‘entry profiles’ - www.unistats.com: - statistics available on all institutions and courses. - prospectuses and open days - Times and Guardian university guides SOME COURSES REQUIRE WORK EXPERIENCE DURING YEAR 12 (EG. Primary Teaching)

  10. Thank you for listening Mr Taylor (Head of Sixth): 01923478206 or taylormi@queens.herts.sch.uk Mr Rooney (Deputy Head of Sixth) and Mrs Kapoor (absence line): 01923478217

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