Southfield Sixth Form. Celebrating 100 years of continued success...

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1 Southfield Sixth Form Celebrating 100 years of continued success...

2 Welcome from the head of sixth form: Welcome to Southfield School Sixth Form. Our aim is to offer students who have high aspirations an outstanding learning experience which will help them achieve their goals and enable them to develop as people. The vast majority of our sixth formers are aiming for university entry and Southfield Sixth Form offers a co-educational environment in preparation for this. Many students remain at Southfield after year 11, and many also join us due to our academic reputation and wide range of enhancement activities. In our recent Ofsted inspection, the Sixth Form is described as good. As a result of strong teaching and clear guidance, students are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education, employment or training, but don t just take their word for it: come and visit us at our Sixth Form Open Evening. We are also open throughout the year for visits, so please contact our registrar Mrs June Nichols for further information. We feel that it is really important that students make plans for their future and take some time out of their busy GCSE schedule to consider life after year 11. As Southfield School has demonstrated through continued growth in student numbers and exam attainment, students can feel reassured that they have the opportunity to join a school that is building on its success.

3 Celebrating 100 years of continued success... Hannah Fearnley Head of Sixth Form Southfield Sixth Form will give you a unique educational experience, providing you with every opportunity in order to embrace the challenges and experiences of life.

4 Celebrating 100 years of continued success... Sophie Howlett School Head Girl Southfield is a fantastic school that has always challenged and encouraged me to achieve my full potential. We receive endless support from teachers which creates a sense of community between staff and students. A wonderful environment in which to learn!.

5 Southfield offers challenge to its students by: l building on their previous learning l developing their intellectual capacity to the full l providing a stimulating learning environment l encouraging students to aim high and maximise their achievements l equipping students with a range of skills for life, work and future study l stimulating a love of learning Southfield has a commitment to: l providing a broad and balanced curriculum l supporting the personal and intellectual development of every student l contributing to the good of the wider community l building good relationships with and among students l providing a safe environment l promoting mutual respect throughout the school community Southfield offers students a wide choice of opportunities: l providing an extensive curriculum to meet the needs of all l providing access to a broad range of extra-curricular activities l providing experienced guidance to support students in making their choices at every stage l enabling students to make positive choices and exert control over their present and future lives

6 A history of success We have a proven history of challenging our students at Southfield Sixth Form. Our average points score leapt 76 points this summer testament to the continued hard work of staff and students alike. This year, every student who chose to go to university achieved a place. 82% achieved their first choice university. Southfield Sixth Formers secured degree places at a range of Russell Group universities such as Birmingham (voted University of the Year by the Sunday Times), St Andrew s (voted runner up), Bristol, Manchester and Warwick. 22% of Southfield students went to Russell Group universities. Students are pursuing a variety of degrees medicine, law, dentistry, physiotherapy, English, pharmacy, radiography, teaching, maths, physics, meteorology, drama, biomedical sciences, policing, history, midwifery, art, business management, accounting, psychology, nursing, geography, and marketing, to name but a few. Other students are embarking on sporting Scholarships in America, a place at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, an AAT course, and a Goldsmith s Apprenticeship you name it, Southfield students can achieve anything that they put their minds to!

7 Celebrating 100 years of continued success... George Halfhide Current Sixth Form Student I came to Southfield because there has been great talent that has gone through the Sixth Form, with fantastic results. The facilities shown to me really impressed me.

8 A culture of achievement As a Sixth Form we are committed to student progress and we feel that Southfield is unique in all that it offers its students. We recognise that achievement and success do not come without support and we have a dedicated programme in place to assist the transition from school to university. This also enables our sixth formers to grow as people. We encompass achievement in its broadest sense and have a thriving Football Academy, Libero, and the Southfield Dance Academy at our school. Teaching staff already know or get to know students very quickly as individuals, and students feel that their teachers are approachable. All our year 12 attend a university/ careers fair. We take students to attend mock university interviews. We also support students in applying overseas, such as through the Fulbright Commission for American Universities. Students who want to apply for an apprenticeship have special events throughout the year. All year 12 are encouraged in their personal, social and health development through small group tutorials. Volunteering is actively encouraged, either in or out of school. We regularly monitor and evaluate student progress throughout the year. We offer a robust system of support early on in year 12 which is offered to students who are struggling. We have dedicated literacy and maths drop-ins once a week too, and all students can have a personalised interview with a member of Connexions.

9 Celebrating 100 years of continued success... Harry Young Current Sixth Form Student I chose Southfield because I wanted to study A Levels as well as being part of the football academy.

10 Georgina Kibble Current Sixth Form Student Currently Southfield Sixth Form is the only sixth form in Kettering to offer the Young Enterprise company programme, therefore it was the perfect place to continue my education. Business is a career I hope to enter in the future. I was MD of mugshot, the first Young Enterprise company from Southfield to reach the National Final and represent the East Midlands. Just one of many amazing experiences I would never have achieved if it wasn t for Southfield. Celebrating 100 years of continued success...

11 A world of opportunity Southfield students benefit from a wide choice of enhancement opportunities that not only strengthen their university applications but help them develop as individuals. What will you get involved with? This year Southfield s Young Enterprise team mugshot beat 2,000 other UK and Gibraltar schools to be one of the ultimate thirteen teams who went through to the National Finals in London. And our very own Beth Mullen won the highest mark in the YE exam across the country! We also have a strong tradition of students volunteering overseas, gaining valuable life and interpersonal skills. Sixth Formers can also take part in a wide variety of other educational trips, such as to Iceland, to the theatre, to Auschwitz and Ecuador, a fabulous four week expedition with Camps International. We have an award-winning School Council and all year 12 students become Buddies, mentors to new year 7 students. Students can also opt to study for the European Computer Driving Licence and this scheme is free to all year 12 and 13. Or, they may be interested in the Higher Sports Leadership Award, developing leadership qualities which can apply to any area of work or study. Students can undertake the Duke of Edinburgh s Award, the world s leading achievement award for young people, and a real adventure from beginning to end.

12 Success Stories Many Southfield Sixth Formers have gone on to take advantage of the world of opportunity, and here are just a few success stories Sophie O Malley studied Music Technology & Production at Derby and is currently working as a Sound Editor for Pinewood Studios. Bryony Preen studied Film & Production at Sheffield Hallam University. Working in the film and TV industry, her credits include War Horse and This Morning. Victoria Leyshon went onto Loughborough University to study Quantity Surveying and Project Management and is now working on the latest road widening project on the M1. Jenny Ashworth studied Natural Sciences specializing in Materials Science and is currently studying for a PhD in the Cambridge Centre for Medical Materials. Rachel Bull left Southfield to study Music at the Leeds College Music Conservatoire and has since moved into Journalism in London. Anna Lacey studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge. She now works as a freelance TV and radio science broadcaster.

13 Jess Harley Current Sixth Form Student I chose to stay at Southfield because it offers me a range of opportunities, and the friendly environment and helpful teachers make it a great experience. Celebrating 100 years of continued success...

14 Celebrating 100 years of continued success... Emily Corcoran Current Sixth Form Student Our Ecuador experience is one that we ll all never forget; the skills we ve gained and the memories we have will stay with us forever.

15 Choose a better future At Southfield we firmly believe that students are able to choose a better future with us. We work in a collaboration partnership with two other local successful schools: Latimer Arts College and Montsaye Academy. In this way we can offer our students the choice of various A level or level 3 courses, an offer that is unique in this area. Students are guided to choose subjects that not only go with their own strengths but also interest them too. Subjects taught at Southfield Accounts Art Biology Business Studies Chemistry Dance DT Food Economics Art (L) Business (M) Dance (L) Drama (M) Film Studies (L) Health & Social (M) ICT (L) English Language English Literature Geography History IT Maths Further Maths Media Maths (M) Music (L) PE (L) Photography (M) Physics (L) Psychology (L) Sociology (M) Music Physics Politics Psychology Textiles Theatre Studies BTEC Applied Science - Forensic Science (Single Award) Subjects taught jointly across two schools (S = Southfield, L = Latimer, M = Montsaye) French (S & M) PE (S & M) Philosophy & Ethics (S & L) BTEC Business (L) (Single Award) BTEC Creative & Media (L) (Single Award) BTEC Public Services (M) (Single Award) BTEC Performing Arts (Single Award) BTEC Sport (Single Award) GCSE English GCSE Maths Subjects taught in collaboration (L = Latimer, M = Montsaye) This enables students to choose subjects we can t offer at Southfield or they can select subjects in another block if they have a clash. BTEC Sport (L) (Single Award) BTEC Sport (M) (Double Award) GCSE Maths (M) GCSE English (M) For students who have completed AS level RS at KS4, there is the opportunity to study A level RS in Y12 PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSES WILL ONLY RUN IF THERE IS SUFFICIENT UPTAKE

16 Entry Pathways to Southfield Sixth Form There are three pathways that students can choose when they enter Southfield Sixth Form. Pathway 1 Entry criteria: 6 A* - C grades at GCSE only, including English Language and Maths Access to all subject choices Pathway 2 Entry criteria: 5 A* - C at GCSE/level 2 including at least 4 GCSEs, one of which must be GCSE English Language You can choose a combination of A-Levels and BTECs (at least one BTEC) Pathway 3 Entry criteria: 5 A* - C grades at GCSE/level 2, one of which must be English Language at Grade D at least (students would be required to re-sit English Language if necessary.) You can choose from BTECs only

17 How to apply? It s simple. Explore: Our Southfield website Our Southfield Sixth Form video Send: Your completed application form to: Mrs Jane Watson, Southfield School Lewis Road, Kettering, Northants NN15 6HE by Friday 13th December 2013 Mrs Julie Goswell Head Teacher The school s aim of challenge, commitment and choice underpin all that we do as a staff in our relationships with students, parents and the wider community.

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