Sixth Form Open Evening - Your Path to Success
Discover the endless possibilities at the Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday, October 15, 2015. Engage with academic and pastoral experts, explore A-Level options, and receive guidance on enhancing your curriculum. Experience the transformative academic rigour and personalized support that St. Augustine's Priory offers, preparing you for a bright future. From tailored mentorship to challenging opportunities, take the next step towards achieving your educational aspirations.
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Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 15 October 2015
Programme Introduction Mrs Raffray - Headteacher A Level Options Timeline and Support Miss Gandi Director of Sixth Form Academic & Pastoral Life in the Sixth Form Miss Gandi & Mrs M-H Collins Deputy Headteacher Enhancing the Curriculum Lida Ghanadian and Ridhi Thukral School Ambassadors Alexia Kirov Deputy Head Girl UCAS Mr Murphy - Director of Sixth Form (UCAS) 16+ Scholarship Mrs Georgina Savic- Registrar and Marketing Manager
Academic Life in the Sixth Form Academic Rigour, Extension and Achievement Academically, the Sixth Form at St Augustine's Priory is transformative; thinking independently and critically is a requisite of all subjects, and extra reading and research adds a new dimension to the curriculum. Studying subjects you genuinely love, in great depth, with teachers who are specialists in their field, is truly intellectually stimulating. Sixth Form Pupil 2015
A Level Options support Upper V students are supported throughout this process. This includes: A comprehensive ISCO service comprising personal profiles, a dedicated website for research and an individual interview with a careers specialist A PSHEE programme focusing on reflection (particularly from today s sessions), developing ideas for research and specific careers-related information. A dedicated mentor from the staff to discuss both academic progress and A Level options Guidance and tailored support from subject specialists and subject examiners and moderators A Stretch and Challenge scheme for girls thinking about top tier Universities, eg. Oxbridge
A Level Options an overview Lower VI option blocks are constructed around the Upper V students preferences they are NOT pre-set blocks Girls use the advice and support given to them to thoroughly investigate the subject requirements of future career paths and courses available at University
Timeline Ongoing Support throughout the school year: Actions / Activities Timing Sep 15 Oct Sep-Dec Jan ISCO Interviews Taster Day and Sixth Form Open Evening Reflection, research and discussion GCSE Mocks Discuss results with subject teachers and assess suitability Finalise four preferred subjects for A Level. Complete options form. Discuss with Senior Form Tutor Letter from SFT to parents confirming choices Final deadline for confirming choices Option blocks published. No changes to option blocks after this time Students can change their subjects for A Level but must select subjectsfrom the published option blocks Academic Mentoring PSHE sessions centred around careers Opportunities for Q&A with current Sixth Formers 24 Feb Liaison with Form tutors, subject specialists and senior staff 11 Mar Stretch and Challenge scheme 18 Mar 21 May Miss Gandi, Mr Murphy and Ms Hales on hand to provide advice and answer questions May - Sept
New A Level Requirements: Depth and Rigour Lower VI Supporting Courses 3 or 4 A Level subjects Guided Study EPQ Stretch and Challenge scheme General RS Harvard Justice Programme PSHEE PE Upper VI 3 or 4 A Level subjects --------- This year 5 students are continuing with 4 A levels. All of them are Oxbridge applicants
Other Enrichment Our Sixth Formers were regularly attendees at the London School of Economics Public Lectures held every day during term time. Many Sixth Formers achieved certificates from UK universities after studying online courses. These included: a Politics course from Leeds University; a Preparing for University course with East Anglia University and a How to Succeed in Interviews from Sheffield University Two of our Sixth Form Politics students grilled the Cabinet Health Minister live on BBC TV in an election special. ri ucl LSE Vectorised_colour_logo_of_the_Royal_Geographical_Society.svg
What Sixth Formers think Although we are all strong minded individuals we are also a collective and a team. We have learnt to work together effectively, where a great deal of responsibility is placed upon us, but together we are able to deliver. Sixth Former 2015
Ridhi Thukral School Ambassador Academic Life in the Sixth Form Alexia Kirov Deputy Head Senior Extension and Achievement Lida Ghanadian School Ambassador Beyond the classroom
Beyond the classroom Leadership Opportunities Leadership Course Young Enterprise - Sixth Form team won Young Enterprise Company of the Year 2015 and Best Report (Regional Final) Priory Players Model United Nations School Council Duke of Edinburgh s Award Travel Scholarship Stewardship programme Self Enrichment Work Experience Prom
Individualised attention and personal support Small form groups and classes Individualised mentoring & academic monitoring Target setting, learning plans and report reviews Regular study skills sessions Whole School Work Scrutiny and Lesson Observation programme Regular and open communication with families
The right advice, the right space. Senior staff and Sixth Form Team subject choice interviews New Interview Exchange Programme with the John Lyon School for boys in Harrow Interviews at King s College School in Wimbledon Senior staff and Sixth Form Team UCAS interviews Subject experts including subject examiners & moderators Exceptional facilities Common Room with staff on hand, quiet study spaces, dedicated ICT study room Expert UCAS advice & Careers advice
What Sixth Formers think 'The unique combination of small class sizes, personalised teaching, and independent study (enhanced especially by the new Sixth Form study centre) makes for a premium academic experience - unparalleled preparation for university life. Sixth form pupil 2015
Value Added: Over 50% of our A2 students have achieved 2 or 3 grades above CAT predictions Most common grade at AS was A 4 pupils got 4A grades or better
UCAS and Careers Advice Our Upper VI applied to 135 different university degrees and received 122 offers - 90% success rate Each year, girls receive unconditional offers from a wide range of Russell Group Universities. All our Art Foundation applicants received offers from all their first choice colleges.
UCAS and Careers Advice ISCO Futurewise University Evenings School Careers Evening Careers Fair e.g Global Expo University Fairs London University Taster Days University Open Days
16+ Scholarship If you require any information, do speak to Mrs Georgina Savic- Registrar and Marketing Manager.
