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The John Fisher School Sixth Form Welcome Evening

Join us on 7th September 2017 for an informative event on how to excel in The John Fisher School Sixth Form. Learn about expectations, key dates, target setting, success strategies, and more. Get insights on higher education, careers, and enrichment opportunities.

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The John Fisher School Sixth Form Welcome Evening

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  1. Sixth Form Welcome Evening 7th September 2017 Information and advice on how to enjoy success in The John Fisher School Sixth Form

  2. This evening, we’ll cover: • Expectations • The Year Ahead / Key Dates • Target setting • How to Succeed • Supporting the Students • Community, Enrichment & Extra Curricular Opportunities • Higher Education & Careers

  3. Our Expectations • High standards for everyone • Commitment to Academic Success • Commitment to Wider Community • To Act as a Positive Role Model • Commitment to Extra Curricular / Enrichment

  4. High Expectations "If you set your goals ridiculously high and it's a failure, you will fail above everyone else's success.” Don’t accept just enough

  5. Sixth Form Contract • All Year 12 students have signed the Code of Conduct. • It should form the basis of how they approach school and their studies. • A copy on your seat to take home

  6. Possibly priorities this year Build strong foundations in their subjects Develop as an independent learner Build their intellectual curiosity Try new things Become a school leader Enjoy their learning!!!!

  7. A Level Reforms • AS & A Level now 2 separate qualifications. • AS Marks DO NOT count towards full A Level in reformed subjects

  8. A Level Reforms • Majority of Students enrolled on a 2 yr course • Underperforming students or those who have just met the entry criteria may be entered for As • All Other will sit Internal PPE exams • These grades will determine entry into Year 13 and inform UCAS predictions.

  9. Key Academic Dates

  10. Interim Monitoring • Review your own progress with your tutor 4 times per year- Academic Tutoring • Find out how many more marks you needed to achieve the next grade up • Practice how to get there!

  11. Other Key Information

  12. Target Setting • For exam grade targets we use ALPS (A-Level Performance System) • For each course, students are given a Estimated grade based on their GCSE results • Aspirational but realistic

  13. Academic Passport • All places are on a probationary basis. • A way of monitoring your suitability for each of the chosen courses. • A way of monitoring how well the students have adapted to Sixth Form life.

  14. Academic Passport • Helps focus new Year 12 students. • Gives students the best chance of success. • Helps ensure students are on correct courses (avoids wasted year & poor results). • Gives early opportunity for intervention if problems arise.

  15. What is needed to succeed? High expectations Good time management Goodhabits Effective Organisation Motivation

  16. Get Organised • Attendance • Punctuality • A Year Plan with key dates • Awareness of pressure points • Plan your work load & week • Limit hours of paid work • Show my homework

  17. How to use their Time Well • Have organised Folder! • Make the best use of Study Periods • Feed their passion for their subjects • Go beyond the expected • Wider reading is invaluable • Search out Enrichment

  18. Study Skills • PSHE • External Providers

  19. Enrichment & Community • PSHE, Study & employability Skills • Leadership opportunities • Supporting other students / Mentoring • Developing transferable skills • Trips / workshops / careers guidance • Giving back to the wider community

  20. Supporting our Students Communication and Partnership Enrichment of Individuals

  21. Extra Curricular / Enrichment • Trips • Workshops • Careers guidance • Specialist Lectures • Academic and Sporting Competitions • NCS • DoE award

  22. How Can You Help? • Enrichment activity suggestions • Work Experiences • In School Lectures • Collaborative/Supportive Links between the school and external organisations

  23. Post 18 Options Education Y12 • Oct – Oxbridge Talks • Nov – explore careers; Speed Careers • Dec –Uni taster courses • March –HE information evening, Oxbridge conference; Careers Interviews & Plan • June/July – HE application form; Uni Open Days and Taster Days, UCAS convention

  24. Contacts Attendance Mrs Cooney k.cooney@johnfisherschool.org Pastoral and Academic Overview Form Tutor Exam Entry Queries Mrs T Bourne tBourne2@suttonmail.org Curriculum Mr P. Johnson (pjohnson1@suttonmail.com) Mr D. Mawer dmawer@suttonmail.org Director of Sixth Form

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