Sixth Form Supplement 2017-18

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Course list

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1. Biology

1. Level 3 STEM Bridging Course

2. Chemistry

2. Design: Technology 3D Product Design

3. Drama and Theatre Studies

3. Economics

4. English Literature

5. Fine Art

5. Government and Politics

6. History

7. Maths

7. Media Studies

8. Philosophy and Ethics

8. Physics

9. Psychology

9. Sociology

10. Spanish

10. Sport and Exercise Sciences (BTEC Level 3)

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A Level Biology About the course

This course develops an enthusiasm for biology and practical skills alongside understanding of concepts and principles. It provides an appropriate and relevant foundation of knowledge and skills for the study of biology in Higher Education.

What will I study?

The AS course covers the following units:

Unit One: Lifestyle, Transport, Genes and Health. In this unit you will learn about structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, action of enzymes, cell membranes, structure and role of DNA and RNA including replication and protein synthesis, inheritance, gene mutations and gene therapy.

Unit Two: Development, Plants and the Environment. In this unit you will learn about cell structure of eukaryote and prokaryote cells, cell specialisation, meiosis, genotype and environmental influence, stem cell research, principles of taxonomy, and various aspects of plant biology.

Unit Three: Practical Biology and Research Skills. Students write a report of between 1500 and 2000 words, either a record of a visit to a site of biological interest or a report of research into a biological topic.

The A Level course covers the following units:

Unit Four: The Natural Selection and Species Survival. In this unit you will learn about photosynthesis; energy transfer within ecosystems, evidence for global warming, evolution through natural selection and speciation, nutrient recycling, structure of bacteria and viruses, infectious diseases and immunology.

Unit Five: Energy, Exercise and Co-ordination. In this unit you will study ATP, glycolysis and respiration, control and functioning of the heart, ventilation and cardiac output, homeostasis, the nervous system, impact of exercise on body, and brain structure and development.

Unit Six: Practical Biology and Investigative Skills. Students will complete an individual investigation. This is a written report of an experimental investigation, which they have devised and carried out.

Level 3 STEM Bridging

Course About the course

The Bridging Course is a year-long, full time course, in which students will follow a demanding programme of study based on academic qualifications, work experience and tutorial support. It has been carefully tailored to support students who are keen to pursue science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM) based subjects post sixteen. The course provides the opportunity for students to build their knowledge and skills in science and mathematics, before embarking on a full A level programme of study in the second and third year. We believe that this course will effectively prepare students for the demands of STEM based A levels, helping them to maximise their success in these subjects.

What will I study?

The course combines the following elements:

1 Level 3 Core Mathematics.

2 One AS level (students will have a range of

subjects to choose from).

3 The Extended Project Qualification.

4 Biology GCSE.

5 Chemistry GCSE.

6 Weekly work experience at a STEM based placement (November-May).

7 Academic Mentoring.

8 Weekly tutorial support.

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A Level Chemistry

About the course

Learners gain hands-on practical skills and data analysis skills. They appreciate how science works and its relevance beyond the laboratory. Students will study Chemistry in a contemporary context and develop their enthusiasm for the subject.

What will I study?

Unit One: The Core Principles of Chemistry. In this unit you will learn about atomic structure, the periodic table, formulae and equations, energetics, bonding and organic chemistry.

Unit Two: Application of the core principles of chemistry. In this unit you will learn how to apply the ideas learned in unit 1. You will learn about the shapes of molecules and ions, “intermediate” bonding and the polarity of molecules, how molecular forces interact, REDOX chemistry, group 2 and 7 in the periodic table, chemical kinetics, equilibria in chemical reactions, organic chemistry and reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy and “green” chemistry.

Unit Three: Internal Assessment. Students are assessed on a range of laboratory skills through a number of practical assessments

Unit Four: General Principles of Chemistry I. In this unit you will extend your learning about rates of reaction, chemical equilibria and organic chemistry. You will learn about entropy and the extend of chemical reactions along with spectroscopy and chromatography.

Unit Five: General Principles of Chemistry II. In this unit you will study REDOX chemistry, transition metal chemistry, organic chemistry of Arenes, nitrogen chemistry including amino acids and proteins alongside organic synthetic chemistry. Unit Six: Internal Assessment. Students are assessed on a range of laboratory skills through a number of practical assessments.

About the course Covering all aspects of the design process, Product Design at A level offers students an opportunity to study, purpose and realise prototype solutions closely linked to the real world of product manufacture in a range of material areas. This subject gives you the chance to get creative and innovative as you develop your product design skills and learn about the complex relationships between design, materials, manufacturing and marketing. The course provides candidates the opportunity to continue their GCSE specialism exclusively or as a combination of focus material areas. Taught by a specialist tutor, you will have access to fully equipped workshops including CAD/CAM and creative design facilities. What will I study? As AS level students develop an understanding of a broad range of materials, with emphasis on the life cycle of products, manufacture and final disposal. This course also considers the broader issues for the designer including the environmental sustainability of products and consumer safety: Unit 1: Materials, Components and Application. Unit 2: Learning Through Designing and Making. At A Level, the course offers students the opportunity to further develop the knowledge and practical skills from AS. Students will continue to develop a body of coursework alongside an understanding of the processes and procedures of commercial production and manufacture: Unit 3: Design and Manufacture. Unit 4: Design and Making Practice.

A Level Design: Technology 3D Product Design

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A Level Drama and Theatre Studies

A Level Economics

About the course

The study of Economics has never been more relevant. Economics at A level encourages students to: appreciate the contribution of economics to the understanding of the wider economic and social environment; develop an understanding of a range of concepts and an ability to use these concepts in a variety of different contexts; use an enquiring, critical and thoughtful approach to the study of economics and develop the ability to think as an economist; develop skills, qualities and attitudes that will equip them for the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of adult and working life.

What will I study?

AS Units

Markets in Action

The reasons for individuals, organiations, and societies having to make choices; Competitive markets and how they work; and Market failure and government intervention.

The National and International Economy

Aggregate demand and aggregate supply and their interaction; Government economic policy objectives and indicators of national economic performance; and the application of macroeconomic policy instruments; and the international economy.

A Level Units

Economics of Work and Leisure

Nature of work and leisure and trends in employment and earning; Market structures and competitive behavior in leisure markets; Labour demand, supply and wage determination; and Market failure and the role of the government.

A Level Drama and Theatre offers a smooth progression from GCSE Drama. The course encourages creativity and has a focus on practical work that will give students the opportunity to develop skills that will support progression to further study of drama and a wide range of other subjects. The course includes engaging set texts and a focus on theatre practitioners including 21st century theatre practice. The course comprises three components: Component 1 – Devising Interpreting, creating and developing a devised piece from one key extract from a performance text and applying the methods of one practitioner. The play text and practitioner can be decided by the school. 40% of qualification – 80 marks Devised performance: 10% - 20 marks A group performance of the devised piece. Portfolio: 30% - 60 marks Analysing and evaluating the creative process and devised performance. Component 2 – Text in Performance A monologue or a duologue from one key extract from one performance text and a group performance of one key extract from a different performance text. 20% of qualification – 60 marks Component 3 – Theatre Makers in Practice Written examination. Section a) Live Theatre Evaluation Section b) Page to Stage: Realisation of one key extract from a performance text ‘Colder than Here’ Laura Wade Section c) Interpreting one performance text, in the light of one practitioner for a contemporary audience. ‘Antigone’ by Sophocles adapted by Don Taylor 40% of qualification – 80 marks

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A Level English Literature

Transport Economics

Transport trends and the economy; Market structures and competitive behavior in transport markets; Market failure and the role of intervention in transport markets; and Transport economics and government policy.

The Global Economy

Macroeconomic performance; Trade and Integration; Development and sustainability; and The economics of globalisation.

About the course

In English Literature students are encouraged to develop as informed, independent readers and critics of literary texts. During the course you will read widely and experience an extensive range of views about texts.

This course will interest students who:

Enjoy analysing texts

Have knowledge of a wide range of literary texts including novels, poetry and drama

Enjoy contributing to discussions and developing ideas in response to others

English Literature develops:

Your analytical skills

The ability to construct a coherent argument

The ability to explore different interpretations of texts

Your knowledge of social and historical contexts of texts

An interest and enjoyment of English Literature

A Level English Literature is highly regarded by universities and employers because of the high level of analytical and wider academic skills it promotes. What will I study? At AS students study four literary texts including prose, poetry and drama. You will sit two exams at the end of the course: Component 1: Shakespeare and poetry pre-1900 Component 2: Drama and Prose post-1900 At A Level students study eight literary texts (these will include those texts studies at AS). You will sit two exams at the end of the A Level course: Component 1: Drama and poetry pre-1900 Component 2: Comparative essay and unseen close reading In addition you will complete two pieces of coursework. An essay exploring the links between two different texts and a piece of critical analysis.

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A Level Fine Art

About the course Both the AS and A Level Fine Art courses provide students with the opportunity to create personal responses to ideas, experiences and themes through both practical work and contextual research. The course is flexible and allows students to work to their strengths and explore and develop personal ideas and foster independence. Students studying AS and A2 Fine Art are encouraged to develop: -Intellectual, imaginative and creative artwork -Investigative & analytical skills -Practical, technical & expressive skills What will I study? AS Component 1: Personal Portfolio of Coursework (60% of AS) AS Component 2: Externally Set Assignment: Exam preparatory studies & 10 hour practical exam (40% of AS) At AS students are introduced to a variety of experiences, employing a range of media, processes and techniques. The main focus of the AS course is to enable students to build a rich personal portfolio based on a personally chosen theme. Students research, write about and explore the work of other a range of relevant artists. A Level Component 1: Personal Investigation- supported by a written essay of 1000-3000 words (60% of A Level) A Level Component 2: Externally Set Assignment: Exam preparatory studies & 15 hour practical exam (40% of A Level) At A Level candidates are required to build upon the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at AS with greater depth of study and with a greater emphasis on research skills and analysis of artist’s work.

A Level Government and Politics About the course A level Government and Politics is a two year qualification with three components. It is a qualification that requires you to have a detailed understanding of current affairs in the UK, and internationally and asks you to use this understanding to create an analytical framework. What will I study? Component 1: UK Politics 33.33% of the course

1. Political Participation: democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems, voting behaviour and the media.

2. Core Political Ideas, students will study: conservatism, liberalism, socialism.

Component 2: Governing the UK 33.33% of the course 1. UK Government: the constitution, parliament, Prime Minister and executive, relationships between the branches. 2. Optional Political Ideas, students will study: one idea from the following: anarchism, ecologism, feminism, multiculturalism, nationalism. Component 3: Comparative politics 33.33% of the course Students will study the US Constitution and federalism, US congress, US presidency, US Supreme Court, democracy and participation, civil rights. At the end of Year 12, students will sit an AS exam which covers the first two components of the course.

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A Level History

About the course

This is an exciting and relevant course which includes the history of Britain, Europe and the wider World. You will learn how to analyse and evaluate original source documents, as well as how to construct good historical arguments using reliable information and source materials. You will develop independent research skills.

Who is it suitable for?

History appeals to anyone with a strong interest in current affairs, World politics, or just a desire to know how our present has its roots in the past. It is also popular with people who like to dig deep into the great stories which have shaped the world we live in today.

What will I study?

Subjects will include:

Unit1 British Period Study:

Liberals, conservatives and the Rise of Labour: Britain 1846-1918

(Source based enquiry topic: England and a New Century c. 1900-1918)

Unit 2 Non-British Period Study:

The chosen unit will be pre-nineteenth century, with an emphasis on use of knowledge and understanding and judgment.

Unit 3 Thematic study and Historical Interpretations: Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992

Unit 4: a 3000-400 word essay which brings together many of the skills in an independently researched enquiry of your own choice.

What can I do next? On successful completion, you may go on to university, either study History as a single subject or in combination with another discipline. Popular careers include Law and Journalism, Human Resources Management, Politics and Teaching. What will go with this course? History is the perfect complement to other humanities, arts and social science subjects. However, it works well as a ‘stand-alone’ course, and many students have taken History alongside sciences. It really comes down to the level of interest you have in the subject-if you enjoy History, why not study it A Level?

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A Level Maths About the course

The ability to work with maths is crucial to everyday life and further study of this area opens up careers in banking and insurance; science and psychology; engineering and the health services; as well as a host of other sectors. You will follow a modular course involving regular tests which will count towards your final grade. There are three modules throughout the year, many new and exciting topic areas are discovered and previous GCSE learning is built on. Alongside traditional

A Level Media Studies About the course

This course enhances students’ enjoyment and appreciation of the media and its role in their daily lives. You will develop critical understanding of the media through engagement with media products and concepts and through the creative application of practical skills. Students explore production processes, technologies and other relevant contexts. They become independent in research skills and their application in their practical work and in developing their own views and interpretations.

understanding students will study modules that have much more specific applications.

What will I study?

Core : Algebra and functions, sketching graphs, introductions to differentiation and integration.

Core 2: Exponentials and logarithms, trigonometric identities and equations.

Statistics 1 Discrete and continuous probability distributions, representing and analysing data.

Core 3: Further trigonometric equations and identities, further differentiation and integration.

Core 4: Differential equations, vectors, implicit differentiation, parametric equations.

Mechanics 1: Equations of motion, statics, dynamics, moments, vectors.

Statistics 1: Averages, Standard Deviation, probability, normal distribution.

Decision 1: Algorithms, Linear Programming, Optimal Solutions, Logical thinking, critical paths.

What will I study?

At AS, learners investigate the media in order to understand and evaluate how meanings and responses are created. The contemporary media land-scape and its changing contexts are studied in terms of products, platforms and technologies:

Unit 1: Investigating Media Unit 2: Creating Media.

At A2, learners are encouraged to demonstrate, develop and formulate their understanding of the media and its influential role in today’s society as well as debating contemporary media issues:

Unit 3: Critical Perspectives

Unit 4: Media: Research and Production

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A Level Philosophy and Ethics

About the course

One of the most frequently asked questions is “what is philosophy?” In short it is the study of knowledge, reality and existence itself. Students of philosophy become acclimatised to questioning everything and rarely accepting anything as actual truth without qualification.

A-level Philosophy and ethics is designed to encourage an interest in and enthusiasm for a rigorous study of religion and religious concepts. Students will be provided with an insight into areas of knowledge, belief and thought central to an understanding of the modern world.

Through a study of philosophy, ethics and the world’s major religions, students will gain a range of knowledge and skills that will help them make sense of contemporary events.

Choosing Philosophy/Ethics as your subject will prepare you for the kind of careful thinking, critical analysis, and persuasive writing that is critical in many different areas of work and further study.

A few of the central questions include the following:

• Ethics. What is the nature of the good, and how should we act?

• Metaphysics. What is the nature of reality? Does God exist, or free will, or a mind-independent world?

• Epistemology. What is knowledge, and what distinguishes it from mere belief or opinion?

• Politics and Law. How should society be organized? What is the nature and aim of law?

• Science. What is science, and what makes it successful? What concepts and methods make science work?

A-Level philosophy and Ethics Consists of three written exams:

Paper 1- The philosophy of Religion

Paper 2- Religious Ethics

Paper 3- The Study of a major world faith

A Level Physics

About the course

Physics involves the study of the world around us in order to understand how nature works. We describe how the world works by formulating laws and theories. We test our ideas by making predictions and completing experiments. Theories and laws can describe how the smallest known parts of matter work, through to the birth and evolution of the universe.

What will I study?

Unit 1: Physics on the go. This includes studying forces and their effect on motion and the properties of different type of materials.

Unit 2: Physics at work. This includes studying the property of waves and Electricity.

Unit 3: Exploring Physics. The application of physics. This unit involves either a case study or a physics based visit.

How it is assessed

Units 1 and 2 are each assessed through a 1 ½ hour test. The test consists of multiple choices and short answer questions.

Unit 3 is assessed by means of an experimental report that is based on either a physics based visit or a case study.

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A Level Psychology

A Level Sociology

About the course

Psychology is the study of the human mind and behaviour. This course will introduce students to the theories and methods in psychology. It offers the opportunity to look at some of the explanations psychologists give to understand humans and their interaction with the world in which we live. From a personal perspective students should find the fundamental questions of the psychologist of particular interest: Why do I behave like this? Why do I feel like this? Why do I think like this? These questions are explored through the analysis of research studies and theories, as well as practical work.

About the course

Sociology is the study of societies and the way in which they shape people’s behaviour, beliefs and identity. Probably the most important thing about sociology is that it enables us to make sense of the rapidly changing world that we live in. If you’re interested in the causes of the London riots, why people are becoming Scientologists and why you’re likely to live much longer living in the South of England than the North then this is the course for you. Sociology enables us to understand ourselves. The way that we think, behave and feel; indeed our very sense of identity, is socially produced. The way

that we think, behave and feel is shaped by what What will I study?

The A Level course covers eleven core topics:

· Social Influence

· Memory

· Attachment

· Psychopathology

· Approaches in psychology

· Biopsychology

· Research methods

· Issues and debates in psychology

· Relationships

· Schizophrenia

· Aggression.

The AS course covers six of these core topics:

· Social Influence

· Memory

· Attachment

· Approaches in Psychology

· Psychopathology

· Research Methods.

sociologists call the process of socialisation. This provides us with language, gives us our values and beliefs, establishes our identity and so turns us into members of society.

In Sociology, the ability to discuss and debate is important, but an accomplished student will require a thirst for reading about the full range of sociological arguments explored in the course and the ability to articulate those arguments in written assignments and examinations papers.

What will I study?

The subject has four units of assessment.

Unit 1: Families and Households

Unit 2: The Sociology of Health with Research Methods

Two further units make up the full Advanced level award:

Unit 3: Beliefs in Society or Mass Media

Unit 4: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

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A Level Spanish About the course

Students must study the following themes and sub-themes in relation to at least one Spanish-speaking country. Students must study the themes and sub-themes using a range of sources, including material from online media.

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What will I study? Aspects of Hispanic society

Modern and traditional values

Cyberspace

Equal rights

Artistic Culture in the Hispanic world

Modern day idols

Spanish regional identity

Cultural heritage

Grammar Literary texts and films

BTEC Sport and Exercise Science

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Compulsory for both the subsidiary diploma and diploma:

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport, The Physiology of Fitness, Assessing Risk in Sport.

Compulsory for the diploma:

Fitness Training and Programming, Sports Coaching, Sports Development, Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise, Practical Team Sports, Practical Individual Sports.

Optional (unit choices to be decided with the support of your course leader):

Sports Nutrition, Current Issues in Sport, Leadership in Sport, Exercise, Health and Lifestyle, Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise, Psychology for Sports Performance, Sports Injuries, Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport, Organising Sports Events, Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People, Sport as a Business,Work Experience in Sport, Sports Legacy Development, Profiling Sports Performance.

The course is assessed predominantly through written coursework; however there will be a variety of different ways by which you can be assessed. This could include practical performances as well as verbal presentations

About the Course

You will have the opportunity to gain coaching and leadership experience as well as performing in either individual or team sports. The courses consist of a wide variety of modules that are continually assessed by means of assignments, projects and presentations.

What will I study?

The units include 3 compulsory units for the subsidiary diploma and 9 compulsory units for the Diploma.

The Extended Project

The Extended Project is a coursework based extracurricular unit designed to give you a head start on university style study.

Performing - Elton John (The student planned and put on a performance of Elton John's work, writing his own arrangements for performance by various ensembles) Should the voting age be lowered to 16? What is the self-perception by Asians post 9/11? The EPQ provides you with the opportunity to:

Have significant input into the design, and take responsibility for, your own project on an area of interest Demonstrate initiative, creativity and enterprise Develop further your independent learning skills and improve your performance as critical, reflective learners Gain credit for planning, organisation, research and presentation. This may be reflected in a university offer. The University of Southampton, for example, now makes an offer one grade lower than its standard offer for a range of courses, to students with an A or A* in EPQ. Improve your e-confidence and apply new technologies as appropriate

What universities say about EPQ? "UCL welcomes the introduction of the Extended Project into the curriculum, recognising that it will develop many of the skills necessary for successful study at university. For students presenting A levels, UCL will be accepting a pass in the Extended Project as an alternative to the need to offer a pass in a fourth subject at AS level." University College London "We welcome the introduction of the Extended Project and would encourage you to undertake one as it will help you develop independent study and research skills and ease the transition from school/college to higher education." University of Cambridge "The University recognises that some A level students may also choose to offer the Extended Project. In such cases, some admissions tutors may make two alternative offers, one of which involves success in the Extended Project (for example, either AAA at A level or AAB at A level plus Extended Project)." University of Bristol

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a Level 3 course which is taken alongside A-levels. You’ll be required to complete a project based on a research topic of your choice. It can be related to a subject outside of your current areas of study or a topic that will help with the transition into higher education or the world of work. The project can be in the form of a written dissertation, artefact such as a model or DVD, development of a showcase performance or an investigation/field study into the chosen topic. The Edexcel Extended Project qualification carries UCAS points, which can be used in your university applications. What does it involve? Working within a small group, you will meet your teacher for 1 hour a week to develop relevant research skills, receive guidance and discuss your progress. However, this is a piece of independent research, so you will also need to do extended work on your own. You are required to:

choose a topic to study, and draft a title

complete a production log to document the project process

plan, research, evaluate and carry out the project

prepare and deliver a presentation on the outcome.

In essence the work which you will be doing will give you a flavour of the type of work, skills and self- motivation expected of you at university level. Examples of projects titles: How has life improved for black South Africans since the demise of apartheid? How important is body image in society today? How have advances in technology affected globalisation? Is graffiti art or vandalism? Is surgery the answer to cosmetic defects? Origins of animal life - God or Science?

Haggerston Sixth Form

Results Sixth Form Taster Days

We are extremely proud that our year 13 leavers achieved the highest results in the borough – significantly above Hackney average on total points Score per student and the average grade achieved per entry. All our leavers had a clear progression pathways and had been offered a place at a University of their choice or on an esteemed Apprenticeship course. All those offers were met.

Our AS results were also high, with particular successes in Social Sciences, English and Humanities.

UCAS & Career Guidance

Sixth Form Taster Day will give you the opportunity to sample the courses on offer, as well as learning more about life in the Sixth Form.

Please check our website for further details.

Enrolment Days

When you have your GCSE (and BTEC) results you will need to come and enrol. This is best done on GCSE results day, straight after getting your results. The following day will also be available for enrolment appointments if preferred. As you enrol you will receive a brief

interview to confirm your course choices. This Haggerston Sixth Formers will receive full support along every step of their UCAS journey from personal statement writing to selecting the best university. This year all of those making a UCAS application received good offers including some from top-ranking universities such as SOAS, Queen Mary and Goldsmiths.

We have a fundamental expectation that all of our students leave with university offers, further training options or offers of employment. As such career guidance service is offered to all students.

will be straightforward for some students, but for others additional advice and guidance will be required at this stage. At this point you will also receive your pre-reading for your courses to help you start each of your courses on the front foot.

The Application Process

November/December

Come along to Progression evening and find out as much as possible on Monday 14th November.

Follow this up by discussing your choices with parents, teachers, tutor and others as necessary.

Fill in and hand in your Application Form – Deadline 1: Thursday 8th December 2016 to guarantee your place.

January/ February/March

Second opportunity to consider application, after Mock Exams, etc. Talk to teachers, tutors, etc.

Fill in and hand in your Application Form –

Deadline 2: Thursda y 23rd F ebruary 2 0 1 7

Sixth Form Interviews take place for all applicants.

Opportunity to modify subject choices.

April/May/June

Focus on achieving best possible grades in examinations.

Any remaining or follow- up interviews.

Any late applicants at this stage should contact Mrs Eagleton to discuss arrangements.

Opportunity for late applicants to apply. Late applicants will be considered after other applicants have been interviewed.

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August

Enrolment When you know your examination results, you will need to attend Enrolment day to finally confirm your place in the Sixth Form. You must bring a copy of your examination results. You will be asked to complete an enrolment form to clarify your subject choices; it is possible that your intentions will change because of your results. You will have a brief interview to confirm your choices and place in the Sixth Form

September

You will begin your time in the Sixth Form in September 2017.

If at any stage you, and/or your parents, need to discuss or inform us of anything, please do get in touch with Mrs Eagleton promptly. Such circumstances might include:

You have a complete rethink of your future direction, and therefore your course choices.

We are here to help and support on an individual basis. Please do feel able to get in touch. All applicants to the sixth form, whether internal or external applications, will have a progression meeting with a member of the sixth form team or another senior member of staff during the Spring Term 2017. You will receive a letter regarding this after we have received your application form. This letter will have a reply slip for you to confirm or rearrange your appointment. This interview will be an important opportunity for us to discuss your subject choices and future plans. You will be able to ask questions, as well as being required to answer some. The main purpose of the interview is to clarify your choices and confirm that the Sixth Form at Haggerston is the right place for you. Following your inter, all being well, you will receive a letter offering you a place in the Sixth Form, or suggesting that Haggerston may not be the right place for you. This will have a reply slip, which must be returned to accept/confirm, your place.

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The Sixth Form Curriculum

Pathway

Science

Social Science

Expressive Arts

Humanities, English and Communication

Other potential Subjects

There are also timetabled opportunities to retake GCSEs in English Language and Maths where students didn’t achieve a C or higher in these subjects.

Biology Chemistry Physics Maths Further Maths

Sociology Economics Psychology

Product Design Fine Art Drama

History Media Studies English Philosophy and Ethics Government and Politics

Spanish French The Extended Project Bridging Course

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Notes

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