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Transcript of Year 11 Transition Assembly Thursday 2 nd October 2014 Learners of today. Leaders of tomorrow. .
Year 11 Transition AssemblyThursday 2nd 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 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…)
Post 16 Studies
•Academic
•or
•Vocational
Work-shop based / specialist vocational
• BRIT School
• Croydon College
• East Surrey College
• John Ruskin College
• Reigate College
YearAverage Point Score
(A Level Route)Average Point Score
(Level 3 Vocational Route)
2014 740+ (tbc) 754
2013 732
2012 700
2011 566
Excellent examination performance
Exceptional care, support & guidance
Sarah Chant Headteacher
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 Yule Assistant Director of Learning - Maths
Andrew Cameron Curriculum Leader - English
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 autonomy and are held responsible and accountable for 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.
Unrivalled opportunities
Our students learning in College VI
…and beyond!
• http://university.which.co.uk/advice/how-important-are-my-gcse-grades
GCSE grades – not just important for choices
• 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.
How not to choose
Why do Humanities subjects?
It depends – some professions are vocational:• Medicine• Engineering• Architecture
Does it have to be preparation for a job?
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
In which case …
• Maths• Physics• Geography• Chemistry
Geology
Engineering
Forensics• Maths
• English• Media• French
Journalism
Civil Service / UN
International Banking
Planning for two routes
• PE• Psychology• Biology• History
Physiotherapy
Sports related
History
• Photography• Media• English• Maths
Journalism
Advertising
PR
Acturial Science
• 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)
What do Universities want? Russell 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/
1994 Group
“College VI is very well run and staff put in that extra effort to help students”
College VI parent
“There is 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
“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
Over 90% of College VI
students progress into a high quality
University
College VI – the place to be for sixth form success
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 courageous and 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 involved in the life of the College and the Collegiate. We expect them to take part in extra-curricular activities and assume leadership responsibilities.
Ethos and Approach
A Level Route
• 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 (cont.)
• 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 B C D EClassicsEconomicsGeographyHistoryICTMathematicsPhotographySpanish
English LitDanceFrenchGovernment & PoliticsPhysicsPsychology
ChemistryComputingDesign TechDramaEnglish LitGeographyICTPE
ArtBiologyBusiness StudiesFurther MathsHistoryMusicSociology
AccountingBiologyBusiness StudiesLatinMathematicsMedia StudiesPsychology
A Level Course Choices
• 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 12 Follow 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.
Level 3 Vocational Route
• A Level Maths• A Level Sciences• A Level English
Entry requirements will be rigorously applied!
But…!
• 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
• 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