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Year 11 Transition Assembly Thursday 2 nd October 2014

Year 11 Transition Assembly Thursday 2 nd October 2014. Learners of today. Leaders of tomorrow. www.riddlesdown.org. Thinking about next steps ….. Transition Evening for Parents (today) Year 11 Assembly (today) College VI Open Evening (Thurs 16 th Oct, 6pm)

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Year 11 Transition Assembly Thursday 2 nd October 2014

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  1. Year 11 Transition Assembly Thursday 2nd October 2014 Learners of today. Leaders of tomorrow. www.riddlesdown.org

  2. Thinking about next steps ….. Transition Evening for Parents (today) Year 11 Assembly (today) College VI Open Evening (Thurs 16th Oct, 6pm) Completing controlled assessments PPE1 (January 2015) PPE2 (April 2015) GCSEs (May & June) Year 11 Prom (Friday 3rd July 2015) GCSE Results Day (Thursday 20th August 2015) The Year Ahead (well, the next 9 months…)

  3. Post 16 Studies • Academic • or • Vocational

  4. Work-shop based / specialist vocational • BRIT School • Croydon College • East Surrey College • John Ruskin College • Reigate College

  5. Excellent examination performance

  6. Sarah ChantHeadteacher Nick Foney Deputy Head Tom Beecham Director of Learning Stephen Connolly Senior Tutor Jodi Brown Assistant Director of Learning - Humanities Marian Lynch Assistant Director of Learning - Business & Careers Oli Fitt Assistant Director of Learning - Sciences David YuleAssistant Director of Learning - Maths Andrew Cameron Curriculum Leader - English Exceptional care, support & guidance

  7. Unrivalled opportunities In College VI we have high expectations for academic progress and independent learning. To this end, students are offered regular advice and guidance by approachable staff. However, they are given autonomyand are held responsible and accountablefor their learning behaviour. We believe that progress is not just about examination results. Education in College VI is more than ‘teaching to the test’. We provide a safe, positive, respectful community within which students are not afraid to be sceptical; take risks; rise to challenges and show resilience when faced with adversity. They need to have the confidence to say ‘I don’t know’ as a precursor to ‘but I will find out.’ We foster a culture of curiosity and reflection and a love of learning which extends beyond the curriculum.

  8. Our students learning in College VI

  9. …and beyond!

  10. GCSE grades – not just important for choices • http://university.which.co.uk/advice/how-important-are-my-gcse-grades

  11. How not to choose • You like the teacher. • Your friends are doing the course. • Your parents choose for you. • You think it will be easy. • You’ve never done it before so what the hell... • You know someone who did it and said it was brilliant… • You just want to stay at Riddlesdown.

  12. Why do Humanities subjects?

  13. Does it have to be preparation for a job? It depends – some professions are vocational: • Medicine • Engineering • Architecture

  14. In which case … Biology Chemistry Maths Classics Maths Physics Chemistry Biology Maths Physics DT / Art Geography http://university.which.co.uk/search/advice?a[q]=*&a[categories][]=a_level

  15. Planning for two routes • Maths • Physics • Geography • Chemistry Geology Engineering Forensics • Maths • English • Media • French Journalism Civil Service / UN International Banking

  16. PE • Psychology • Biology • History Physiotherapy Sports related History • Photography • Media • English • Maths Journalism Advertising PR Acturial Science

  17. What do Universities want? Russell Group • Birmingham • Bristol • Cambridge • Cardiff • Durham • Edinburgh • Exeter • Glasgow • Imperial • Kings College • Leeds • Liverpool • LSE • Manchester • Newcastle • Nottingham • Oxford • Queen Mary’s Belfast • Queen Mary’s London • Sheffield • Southampton • UCL • Warwick • York (A*A*A - AAB)

  18. 1994 Group • Birkbeck, University of London • University of East Anglia • University of Essex • Goldsmiths, University of London • Institute of Education, University of London • Royal Holloway, University of London • Lancaster University • University of Leicester • Loughborough University • School of Oriental and African Studies • University of Sussex AAB – BBC http://www.ucas.com/students/coursesearch/

  19. College VI – the place to be for sixth form success Over 90% of College VI students progress into a high quality University “The teachers were always unfailingly enthusiastic and encouraging, which is the most important thing when the level of work is difficult. This not only allowed me to excel academically, but it increased my confidence, helping me develop as a person” Amy, College VI student “College VI is very well run and staff put in that extra effort to help students” College VI parent “Thereis a real sense of community at Riddlesdown. I don’t think I would have felt as much part of a community if I had gone to another school.” Kirsty, College VI student

  20. Ethos and Approach It is vital to prepare students for their future. All students have access to good quality university and careers advice. However, the world is changing at a rapid pace. Students need to be adaptive; they need to be creative and courageousand encouraged to think globally. Their personal development is as vital as their examination results. We have a duty to provide our students with a range of opportunities which will allow them to develop these skills. In return, we expect our students to be involvedin the life of the College and the Collegiate. We expect them to take part in extra-curricular activities and assume leadership responsibilities.

  21. Seven or more GCSE passes at the highest grades (A*-C) Grade A*-B in the subject to be studied, or the most similar subject GCSE A*-C in English and Mathematics (students who have not achieved this will be required to resit the examination) Application Choose 4 A Level courses. Guidance Interview Are A Levels right for you? Have you chosen the right A Levels for your ability and university / career ambitions? Will you study 3 or 4 A Levels? Will you study an additional AS course in Year 12? (note that if you do so this may be the only AS examination you take) GCSE Results Thursday 20th August 2015 A Level Route

  22. Seven or more GCSE passes at the highest grades (A*-C) Grade A*-B in the subject to be studied, or the most similar subject GCSE A*-C in English and Mathematics (students who have not achieved this will be required to resit the examination) Year 12 Study 3 or 4 full A Level courses. You will need to achieve no more than a grade below your MTG in internal Year 12 exams in June 2016 in order to progress to Year 13 Year 13 Complete your 3 or 4 A Level courses with PPEs in February 2017 and all public examinations in June 2017. A Level Route (cont.)

  23. A Level Course Choices

  24. Level 3 Vocational Route • Five or more GCSE passes at the highest grades (A*-C) • A*-B in GCSE PE (for Sport) and in GCSE Business/ICT (for Business) • A*-C in GCSE English and Mathematics (students who have not achieved this will be required to resit the examination) • Either BTEC in Sport • or Cambridge National Diploma in Business • Year 12Follow the relevant course with formal internal assessment towards the end of Year 12 to decide on progression to Year 13 • Year 13 Continue with and complete the relevant course.

  25. A Level Maths A Level Sciences A Level English Entry requirements will be rigorously applied! But…!

  26. Year 11 Assembly 2nd October Year 11 Transition Evening 2nd October Family discussions On-going Prospectus 3rd October Discussions with Tutor On-going Questions to Subject Staff 16th October The Thinking Process

  27. College VI Open Evening 16th October 6-7.30pm Application Form www.riddlesdown.org 19th December Interviews January to March Induction 3rd & 4th September Application Process

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