Post on 13-Oct-2020
Sixth FormWelcome Evening7th September 2017
Information and advice on how to enjoy success in
The John Fisher School Sixth Form
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
• High standards for everyone
• Commitment to Academic Success
• Commitment to Wider Community
• To Act as a Positive Role Model
• Commitment to Extra Curricular /
Enrichment
Our Expectations
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
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
• 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!!!!
Possibly priorities this year
A Level Reforms
• AS & A Level now 2 separate
qualifications.
• AS Marks DO NOT count towards
full A Level in reformed subjects
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.
Assessment & Reporting
End September Academic Passport completed
16th October Assessment week
30st October Interim Monitoring 1
8th Jan (w/s) Pre Public examinations
24rd Jan PPE Results day 25th Jan Parents Evening
Mid March IM3 & Creative Assessment Week
May Professional Predictions
25th June End of Year Exams13th July Results day
Key Academic Dates
• 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!
Interim Monitoring
Whole Year Enrichment / Careers
3rd July Enrichment Week
20th July WORK EXPERIENCE
Other Key Information
ULAS Careers Network
Careers & Enrichment tracking system.
Personal State & CV builder.
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
Target Setting
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.
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.
Good
habits
Effective
Organisation
Good time
management
Motivation
What is needed to succeed?
High
expectations
• 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
Get Organised
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
• PSHE
• External Providers
Study Skills
Time Management
Self Reflection
How to Revise
Exam Skills
Goal Setting
Self discipline
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
Supporting our Students
Sixth Form Team
Regular Monitoring
Early intervention /
Pastoral care
Exam technique &
Study skills
Home
Stay connected (SMH/ email / Texts )
Take an interest
Encourage discussion
Communication and Partnership
Enrichment of Individuals
• Trips
• Workshops
• Careers guidance
• Specialist Lectures
• Academic and Sporting Competitions
• NCS
• DoE award
Extra Curricular /
Enrichment
• Enrichment activity suggestions
• Work Experiences
• In School Lectures
• Collaborative/Supportive Links between the school and external organisations
How Can You Help?
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
Post 18 Options Education
Contacts
AttendanceMrs Cooney
k.cooney@johnfisherschool.org
Form TutorPastoral
and Academic
Overview
Mrs T Bourne
tBourne2@suttonmail.org
Exam Entry
Queries
CurriculumMr P. Johnson
(pjohnson1@suttonmail.com)
Director of
Sixth Form
Mr D. Mawer
dmawer@suttonmail.org