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Sixth Form 2012-14

Introducing The Teaching Staff Team

Ms Bellis

Director of Sixth Form

Mr Weeks

Deputy Director of Sixth Form, Year 12

Miss Venton

Deputy Director of Sixth Form, Year 13

Mr Leonard

KS5 Academic Progress Coordinator

Year 12 TutorsForm Tutor

12A Mrs Bajomo

12B Mrs Cannon

12C Mrs Clothier

12D Mr Grady

12E Ms Conreen

12F Ms Brolly

12G Mrs Haslam

12H Mrs Kempster +Mrs Hart

12I Mrs Bromfield

12J Mrs Wakenshaw + Ms Hoffman

12K Mrs Freeman + Mr Johnson

The Admin Team

Mr Coxhead Mrs Haslett

Students see them for all admin matters: D9 ‘Hatch’ open between 8 and 10.30 and break appointments to see 6th form team via Ms Haslett attendance change of subjects medical routine info / appts (emergencies to B7) monitoring and supervision Oyster cards, references NUS cards, UCAS and Admissions………and much, much more!

Attendance Officer: Ms LyddallExaminations Officer: Mrs Lovell

The Sixth Form The start of non compulsory education

Freedom to study independently

Opportunities to contribute to the wider

school community

Aspire to Higher/Further Education or career “The sixth form is led exceptionally well; a relentless focus on improvement ensures that all students have every opportunity to

achieve their best outcomes.” Ofsted 2011

Code Of Conduct

Courtesy Dress Code Identity Badges Use of mobile phones Meeting Deadlines Attendance and Punctuality Achieve your best Take responsibility....

Notices and Communication

Sixth Form Assembly Registration / tutor notices Sixth Form notice board Letters home Group Call Sixth Form website SixthForm@bullerswood.bromley.sch.uk

We will endeavour to respond to enquires within 48 hrs.

Assemblies and Tutor time

Compulsory for all sixth form students Registration with the Tutor each day at 8.20

(Marked late from 8:30am) Tutor time (PSHE through General Studies)

on Friday period 1 Year 12 Assembly: Monday in the Hall Whole School Assembly every Tuesday in

the Hall

SEN/D

Inform Ms Connolly (SENCo) and Mr Weeks if your daughter/son has any special educational needs such as; Dyslexia ADHD Dyspraxia

You must provide documentation for any support you may need e.g. additional time for exams. This will be passed onto the SEND Dept.“The proactive work of the pastoral team is very effective in ensuring

vulnerable students are well provided for.” Ofsted 2011

SIXTH FORM DRESS CODE

  Students who enter the Sixth Form as young adults within

the school community understand the importance of acting as role models and are expected to set an example to the rest of the School.

Ultimately, students enter the Sixth Form to work and contribute to the wider school community – their dress should reflect this.

As a general guide your should dress therefore as though you were in a formal environment.

So what does this really mean?

Girls : Conventional tailored jacket in dark colours, as a general guide in brown, blue, grey,

or black. Patterns are permissible as long as they are subtle and reflect the principle of smart professional dress i.e. – pin stripes, or faintly chequered. Ponte/jersey jackets are not permitted.

Conventional tailored trousers or skirt, in dark colours, in brown, blue, grey or black. Trousers should be full length and not cut off. Skirts must be worn with tights and must not be mini-length. Ponte/jersey trousers or skirts are not permitted.

A conventional blouse or shirt - plain, or modestly patterned providing it is tailored and designed for professional wear. It must have sleeves and must not be low cut; it must cover shoulders and midriff. Cleavage should not be visible. T shirts are not permitted

Plain fine knit jumpers or cardigans may be worn with blouse/shirt and jacket.

Plain leather shoes capable of being polished; suede shoes are not permitted. Shoes should be conventional, work orientated and comfortable in dark colours. Heels should be less than 5cm high.

  Boys :

Conventional two piece suit, with matching tailored jacket and trousers in dark colours, as a general guide in brown, blue, grey, or black. Trousers should be full length. Patterns are permissible as long as they are subtle and reflect the principle of smart professional dress (i.e. – pin stripes).

Conventional office shirt plain or modestly patterned (i.e. stripes and checks) pastel coloured formal shirts may be worn providing they are tailored and designed for professional dress; these must be worn with a tie. Shirts must be tucked in to trousers at all times. The tie must be fully visible to below the knot at all times.

Plain fine knit jumpers or cardigans may be worn with shirt, tie and jacket; tie knots must still be visible if a jumper or cardigan is worn.

Plain leather shoes, capable of being polished; suede shoes are not permitted. Conventional, work orientated and comfortable in dark colours.

Ties are to be worn with the top button done up at all times and the knot covering the top button; jackets are to be worn to assembly and formal events.

The dress code is to be worn smartly around the school. Jewellery must be subtle and consistent with smart professional dress. Apart from earrings no other visible piercings, are permitted and it is not acceptable to cover up additional piercings with, for example, plasters.

  These rules are in place so that you feel you are coming

to the Sixth Form to work, and because you are setting an example to the rest of the school, which is very formally dressed.

You may need to bring in an appropriate

change of clothes for P.E. and Dance.

Jeans or chino style trousers Jersey jackets, trousers or skirts Corduroy or denim ‘Hoodies’ of any description even if worn as

an outdoor coat Headgear (except for parentally confirmed

religious or medical reasons) Trainers Combat trousers, shorts or cut-offs Strappy tops or vests Exposing bare midriff, cleavage or chest Sportswear / leisurewear, including velour

and cotton jersey Extremes of style, for example, mini skirts Logos Visible facial or body piercings (except ear

rings) or tattoos Unnatural hair colourings or extreme

hairstyles

The following are NOT allowed:

HomeworkThe nature of homework changes significantly in the Sixth Form and students are expected to be more independent in allocating time to study. There will not be a published timetable.

However a good general guideline is that you should allocate FIVE HOURS per week outside lessons to each subject.

October Half Term Exceed (Potential to significantly exceed target) Above (Potential to achieve above target) On Target (Potential to achieve target) Below (Potential to achieve below target) Concern (Significant cause for concern)

Target Grade

DecemberEffortCurrent GradeTarget Grade

FebruaryEffortCurrent GradeTarget GradeSubject comment Tutor comment

14th February Year 12 Parents Evening

YEAR 13 2012 Results 60% A*-B grades 84% A*-C grades 99.5% pass rate 33 A* grades 2 students

secured places at Oxford University Vast majority of

students achieved their

choice of university!

Special mention must be also made of the performance of the following students at A level:

Simon Free A*A*A Alex Wade A*A*AB Maria Cufley A*AA Victoria Allen A*AA Eleanor Cozens A*AB Laura Evason-Browning A*AB Sarah Spooner A*A*BB Jessica Sargent AAAB Elizabeth Roe A*ABC Emily Badcock AAA Emma Gurney AAA Emily Morris AAA Sophia Patsikas AAA Leighanne Sullivan AAA

We also had very strong Applied Learning results, congratulations to the following students:

Amy Lawes A*A*A* Zoe Whiting A*A*A* Elle Nichol A*A*AACeline Saxby A*A*AASivajini Yoganathan A*A*A Kerrie Shand A*A*A Louise Foster A*A*A Wendy Smith A*A*A Jessica Scott A*AAADylan McDonnell A*AA Niall Wadham A*AA William Hardy A*AABBillie Nicholson AAACCayleigh Williams AAA Georgina Welch AAA

Changing or Dropping Subjects

See Ms Bellis / Mr Weeks

Seek permission from Head of Department

Complete form which is in sixth form office. This must be approved by Head of Department, Parent and Ms Bellis

Avoid changes after October half term holiday

Applying for the 16 to 19 bursary Bullers Wood has funds if think you might struggle with the costs for your

studies. For advice and to see if you are eligible please go to the following link.

www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/14To19/MoneyToLearn/16to19bursary

All documents can be found on the school website under the sixth form tab. Students most in need will be eligible to receive a bursary. This group includes: • students in receipt of Free School Meals • people in care

• care leavers• people claiming income support• disabled young people who receive Employment Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance

Other students facing genuine financial difficulties may be awarded a bursary at the discretion of Bullers Wood.

Preparing for life after Bullers Wood...

Support with; university applications (UCAS) CV writing Gap year options & organisations

“All students benefit from the school's outstanding procedures for care, guidance and support... excellent support and guidance is given to students to help them move on to the next stage of their lives, be it university, employment or training.”

Ofsted 2011

Destinations 2012

Parents section on UCAS

Useful UCAS Guides

www.ucas.ac.uk/parents/

[PDF] New Parent Guide 2012 - Ucaswww.ucas.com/documents/ucasguides/parentguide2012.pdf

Search courses now on UCAS. Be prepared!

Oxbridge and Medicine

Admissions

What are Cambridge and Oxford looking for?

Cambridge: “Students need to be excited by intellectual complexity and uncertainty”

Oxford: “your subject becomes your hobby”

Suitability for tutorial system: Ability in and passion for their subject Enquiring / questioning mindset Analytical / logical thinking style Proven track record at GCSE Self motivated & reads outside the classroom

Selection process for Oxbridge and Medicine

1. GCSE results2. AS levels

The Cambridge supplementary questionnaire (UMS scores)

3. A2 predictions4. Plus interviews / aptitude tests / written work

etc

Students must demonstrate academic potential AND an interest in their subject

Bullers Wood Oxbridge / Medicinesupport programme

Year 12Nov: - Identification of potential

Feb: - Increase awareness (alumnus talk, Epsom Talk), - Summer schools / Taster Day promotion

March: - Further Education and Careers evening

April: - Oxbridge / Medicine evening conference

July: - Pathways to Success Conference (Cambridge)- “Discussion workshops”- UCAS personal statement workshop,

- Departments and college open days,- Discuss summer preparation

Bullers Wood Oxbridge / Medicine support programme

Year 13Sep: - UCAS personal statement assistance

- Subject specific preparation

Oct: - UCAS form completed by the October 15th- General interview preparation- Mock interviews at Bullers Wood- Mock interviews with Imperial College Tutor- Mock interviews with subject specialists

Nov / - Interview / Aptitude test preparation and completion

Dec

Friends of Bullers Wood

Chairman –

Martin Lilly, Laura James-Ross Vice Chair – Carrie Goodwin Treasurer – Barry Tuckwood Secretary – Jill Palmer

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BULLERS WOOD SCHOOL “ONE HUNDRED” CLUB

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Ways parents and friends can support:

• Financially • Offering time to come in and support fund-raising events • Supporting the students in activities such as paired

reading, careers, enterprise activities, work experience placements, mentoring etc.

• Gift Aid Scheme - The most effective way to help school funds.

Recently the Friends of Bullers Wood raised £40,000 towards the refurbishment of the library, the sixth form centre and a new combi oven for the canteen.

Friends of Bullers Wood

Autumn Quiz Night – Friday, 12th October 20127.30pm in the Hall

•Parents of our new Year 7 and 12 students are particularly welcome•Get to know others parents in your daughter/son’s year group•Prizes for the winners!•Tickets are priced £5 and are available from Reception in Bullers Wood House•Licensed Bar

12A – Mrs Bajomo in B10 12B – Mrs Cannon in B1112C – Mrs Clothier in B2012D – Mr Grady in L1912E – Mrs Conreen in L1612F – Ms Brolly in L2012G – Mrs Haslam in L812H – Mrs Kempster in L612I – Mrs Bromfield in L912J – Mrs Wakenshaw in B1612K - Mrs Freeman in Dalo