Transition into A Levels at The Crypt School Sixth Form - Information Evening September 2024

The Crypt School Sixth Form The Crypt School Sixth Form Information/ Transition into A Levels Information/ Transition into A Levels Evening Evening For Year 12 Parents & Students For Year 12 Parents & Students September 2024 September 2024 We politely request that you switch off your camera and microphone throughout the presentation. Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

Our objective and programme Our objective and programme Our objective is to introduce students and parents to the life and expectations in the sixth form at The Crypt. Introduction by Susan Glock - Director of Sixth Form Communication and Year Structure Why year 12 is important Our expectations Talk by Headboy and Headgirl - life at The Crypt from their perspectives Talk to Sarah Parkin - Head of Year 12 Frequently asked questions Employability EDGE The Scholarship Award Employment whilst in the sixth form Pastoral care Academic support Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

The Sixth Form Team Ms Glock - Director of Sixth Form Miss Parkin - Head of year 12 Mr Bevan - Head of year 13 Mrs Attwood - Year 12 Pastoral support worker and administrator Mrs Price - Year 13 Pastoral support worker and administrator Mrs Jordan - Librarian and year 13 supervised study tutor Mr Germaine - Careers Leader Mrs Michaluk - Independent Careers Advisor Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

Communication Communication from us to parents/carers: Communication from parents/carers to us: via Bromcom via email Payments via ParentPay Phone Email (sixthformenquiries@crypt.gloucs.sch.uk) Telephone (01452 530291) Communication from students to school: Communication from us to students: They can drop in to their form tutors, to pastoral team, to any of the sixth form team at any time. They can speak to their form captain or the student executive team. They can also use email. Students should all have a Bromcom account and a Unifrog account. via form tutors, email, Bromcom Google classroom (both teachers & tutors use this). Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

WEBSITE Please remember there is a LOT of information for parents on the website. There are also programmes of study (which tell you what students are studying) under the subject pages. Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

Successes Successes A Level results in 2024: 35% A*/A, 85% A*-C over 30 students got all A*/A grades In a typical year: 55- 60% achieved places at the top universities (Russell Group and Sutton Trust, including Oxford and Cambridge) >60% of students attending University in Sept (70% achieved places first choice), others are taking a gap year before going to university. ~10% take apprenticeships every year Increasing numbers are taking a gap year Current Sixth form (in both year 12 and 13): 340 We are continuing to invest to improve social and work areas for the sixth form Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

What has already taken place? Induction day Tutors outlined all the school rules and expectations on the first day of term. Team building (spaghetti towers) on Thursday 5th September Wednesday 11th September - Introduction to our enrichment programme - and a getting to know each other team Kahoot! Thursday 12th September - introduction to the Scholarship Programme Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

Dates are subject to change Year Structure TERM 5/6 TERM 1/2 TERM 3/4 28th Apr-9th May - Y12 Exams in hall June - Exam data sent home 26th June - Founders Day at Gloucester Cathedral w/c 30th June - Work experience week 7th July - post-18 parents evening 8th & 9th July - student post-18 employment & UCAS days Study Skills Sessions 23rd Oct - Careers & Employers Fair Progress Grades home (end of Nov) Nov - opportunities to apply to be a prefect 4th Dec - safer driving workshop 5th Dec - parents evening 7th-17th Jan - year 12 test window Feb - Test data sent home. Feb - students given opportunity to work with Miss Parkin for competitive courses/Oxbridge March - Student Executive Applications 7th April - UCAS Discovery Day Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

The Importance Of Year 12 The Importance Of Year 12 Essential momentum. Two-year 3 or 4 A-Levels End of Year 12 internal exam grades used for internal predictions and enrolment into Year 13. AND also available to universities through UCAS (university application system) and used as selection criteria by universities. The better the qualification extracurricular activities at the end of sixth form, the more options your child will have in the future to start well and maintain the initial and the range of Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

Fortnightly routine Year 12 - 50 Period fortnight (Week 1/ 2) 3 x 10 hours of Subjects 8 hours of supervised study in Rm 40 4 hours of Enrichment (Wed/ Thurs) 1 hour of Development) 7 hours of Independent Study PeD (Personal Education Students taking 4 subjects do not have any timetabled supervised study periods. They are welcome to use room 40 where there is space. Students taking Core Maths in addition to their 3 subjects will get 4 hours of supervised study. Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

Leaving the school site Currently: Year 12s are permitted to leave the school site at lunch time every day - but must remember to fob in/out. students are permitted to leave on a Friday at 13.10 unless they have a lesson in their timetable. In January Year 12s will be offered home study ONLY IF their effort grades are all Good or Excellent. Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

What Makes A Successful Year 12 What Makes A Successful Year 12 Student? Student? Think ahead what are you doing now to prepare for university/ job applications later in the year? 4 KEY FACTORS - Attitude - Organisation - Time management - Balance Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

Attitude Attitude You get out what you put in. (Effort = Top Results) Opportunities for leadership, responsibility and role models for the school (Prefectship, various councils or mentoring systems, involvement in extra-curricular activities) get involved! Dress for business smart uniform ready to work. Enthusiasm for your subject and desire to learn without having to be pushed and supervised. Intellectual curiosity or a desire to find out things and to solve problems using own initiative. Positive approach: put any difficulties in perspective. Don t give up at the first hurdle manage problems and ask for help when needed. Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

Organisation Organisation Work regularly and steadily. Store work/lesson notes materials efficiently and effectively in right order: use of files and dividers. Clearing the physical clutter allows students to clear the mental clutter / barriers to learning. PUPILS TAKE NOTES STUDENTS MAKE NOTES. Make sure you have somewhere suitable where you can work at home (and in school) Don t get distracted. Set personal study goals for each session worked. Don t wait to be set work before you do some (reading, research, organising notes etc.) Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

Time Management Time Management Minimise stress: keep a regular routine about when you work and for how long. Minimum 5 hours per A-Level subject per week outside lessons (one hour outside lessons for every one hour of contact time). Work regularly with short breaks. Move away from your desk. Do not over-work . This causes stress. Do not leave things till the last minute. Plan work well ahead. Plan fun things to look forward to. Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

Balance Work Hard, play Hard Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

WELCOME FROM HEAD BOY WELCOME FROM HEAD BOY- - Jack Jack Life in school Post 18 pathway Leadership Get involved! Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

WELCOME FROM HEAD GIRL WELCOME FROM HEAD GIRL Lizzie Lizzie Settling in Enrichment Post 18 Pathway Get involved! Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

Frequently Asked Questions by parents: What do employers want? How to build employability? Should year 12s have a part time job? What pastoral care will year 12s receive? What academic support will year 12s receive? Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

What employers want... A Level / Degree results A Level / Degree subject Relevant work experience Employability skills Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

Employability skills? GE Endorsed EDGE Employability Award Employability Skills List from the CBI's Education & Skills Survey: Self-management Business and customer awareness Team-work Communication and literacy Application of information technology Problem solving Entrepreneurship Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

Crypt EDGE award Recognises students extra-curricular activities and transferable skills E Engage, D Develop, G Grow, E Excel Endorsed by GE (Electric) Aviation Collects evidence of employability skills for applications Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

Crypt EDGE award Year 13 Year 13 Students passing their interview receive their award Term Term 5/6 5/6 Year 12 Year 12 Students skills reported home Year 12 Year 12 Students record skills and activities on Unifrog Year 13 Year 13 Students complete interview based on these skills Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

Super-Curricular Super-Curricular Books Articles Podcasts Online lectures MOOCs Subject societies Relevant work experience Essay competitions Linked to your subject but above and beyond what we do in lessons Your A-Level Curriculum: Lessons Homework Textbooks Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

The Scholarship Award Recognises super-curricular work Academic enrichment Mentoring younger students Presenting at a primary learning festival Leading subject societies Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

Part Part- -Time Work: Yes or No? Time Work: Yes or No? Yes... Yes... Money!! New roles New experiences New responsibilities Learn new skills Independence Broader outlook on life outside school Insight into business or industry UCAS the rounded student Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

Part Part- -Time Work: Yes or No? Time Work: Yes or No? No No... ... Time taken from school work Lose focus on what is the purpose for the year Students feel indebted to employers ( I have to work ) Get over-tired and lose concentration in school Not enough leisure time Time could be used experiences or a range of work experience or work shadowing. for other broadening Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

The Cost of Part The Cost of Part- -Time Work Research at the University of Durham has compared A- Level students who do part-time work with those that do not. Time Work 9+ hours: 9+ hours: students on average one grade grade down per subject. 0 0- -9 hours 9 hours: students on average half a grade half a grade down per subject one Consider timing Prioritise studies and rest at key pressure points Above Above all, achieve achieve your all, be your personal personal goals be clear clear what what your goals. . You your own You cannot own priorities priorities are cannot do are in in order do it it all! all! order to to Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

Pastoral care Transition and Induction Support systems: tutor, teachers, HOY, PSW (Mrs Attwood) PD Wellbeing programme Drop-in with school nurse lessons Appointments with school counsellor Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

Academic support Intervention: support, mentoring, recovery plans Monitoring progress Y12 Keeping you updated Progress exams Bromcom Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

Subject changes Subject changes Needs to be agreed by student, home and school Students should speak to teachers first Parental permission form by Friday Friday 27 27th th September September No subject changes after October half term (unless dropping a 4th) Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

To Conclude... To Conclude... Let us know if you have concerns or questions Challenges of a new level of study Standards in the Learning Agreement Sixth Form A-Z Any concerns or questions then please contact us at the earliest opportunity. Working together to help them flourish! Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl

The Crypt School Sixth Form The Crypt School Sixth Form Thank you for attending the year 12 Thank you for attending the year 12 information evening. Please get in information evening. Please get in touch if you have any questions. touch if you have any questions. sglock@crypt.gloucs.sch.uk sglock@crypt.gloucs.sch.uk sparkin@crypt.gloucs.sch.uk sparkin@crypt.gloucs.sch.uk Talk by Miss Parkin Head of year 12 Introduction by Ms Glock Director of Sixth form Talk by Jack & Lizzie Head boy & Head girl