Welcome to South Wolds Sixth Form

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1 Welcome to South Wolds Sixth Form High levels of confidence High levels of satisfaction Good facilities Great Sixth Form events Brilliant tutorial support High teaching standard supports independent learning Great progression opportunities (Students -July 2011)

2 Why choose South Wolds Sixth Form? A hugely popular and highly successful Sixth Form Centre Confidence in what we offer We deliver high levels of academic, individual and personal success Teaching and learning is considered to be Good or Outstanding (Ofsted 2011) An excellent Sixth Form centre in the locality Comparable with other local institutions Fantastic record of progression - 63 out of 72 students have gone to university this year or will be going after their gap year Choosing South Wolds Sixth Form is a very positive choice

3 South Wolds Sixth Form s Recent Results 2011 A2 Results A great set of results A*-A A*-B A*-C Pass 16% 45% 59% 98% 2011 A2 High Flyers Holly Baines Nottingham Trent French and History AAAB Dorota Malec Sheffield Japanese Studies A*A*A*A* Angharrad Parsons Nottingham Trent Primary Ed. A*A*A*A* Rebecca Newham Cambridge Geography: A*A A Tom Bradshaw Leicester History / Politics: A* A AB Emma Hackett Leeds TAS Primary Education A*A B Freddie Stephenson Manchester Politics / Modern History A*AB Ella Cahoon Warwick Biomedical Science A* A B

4 South Wolds Sixth Form s Recent Results 2011 Results The best AS results ever. A* - A % A-B 35% 52% A-C 57% 76% Pass 87% 100% 2012: A2 predictions based on comparison of a previous, similar cohort of students 2011 AS High Flyers Stuart Burrell AAAAB James Forsythe AAAAB Eddy Karmazyn - AAAAD Robert Gray AAAB Bethan Harris - AAAB We are very proud of all our students achievements

5 What the Students Say about the Sixth Form (Student Questionnaire -July 2011) High quality Of Teaching and Learning Very high levels of satisfaction High levels of confidence in what we offer and how we deliver it Great and improving facilities A wide range of excellent events and activities A personalised experience High standards and expectations support independent learning Hugely supportive tutorial system Teachers treat you differently Enjoyable and fun learning environment We feel that we are treated like adults Great university support Continuity with teachers who care

6 What Courses Do We Offer? All the qualifications below are viable progression routes Post 18 A wide range of AS / A Levels (Level 3 Awards) New Courses introduced in 2011: Applied Science (Level 3) BTEC ICT (Level 3) As / A2 Photography Are there any courses that you would like to see added to the curriculum to support your learning And in support: The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) The Community Sports Leader Award The Duke of Edinburgh Awards

7 Benefits of Staying on at South Wolds Boost your career prospects and your future earning potential Build Skills and confidence Open up new opportunities Take control of your own learning New ways of learning and thinking Excellent support, information, advice and guidance for progression Post 18, often with the help of our FE and HE partners

8 The Fun Part!!!!!!!! The Sixth Form Committee organise: Activities Battle of the Bands 6 th Form Clubs, Sports and Societies Sports Matches Christmas Fair Themed Days Fund Raising Events Charity Events Wild West Day The Summer Ball

9 So.. Why not join us? It s fantastic! It s highly successful We work hard! We have fun! The staff are experienced, highly qualified and permanent Students achieve great results There s a supportive and caring partnership between staff, students and parents we know you personally Students progress well beyond the Sixth Form into great jobs and great universities There s a real buzz to the Sixth Form We look forward to receiving your applications and to working with you in the future

10 South Wolds CommunitySchool Sixth Form Options Open, fair and flexible.

11 AS, A2 and Enrichment. Free initial choice of maximum of 4 AS levels. Expectation to achieve Extended Project Qualification and/or Community Sports Leader qualification.

12 Open Year 12 AS Options 2012 Applied Science Art Biology Business Chemistry Dance English Lang. English Lit. French Further Maths Geography German History ICT Japanese Maths Music PE Philosophy & Ethics Photography Physics Product Design Psychology Sociology Spanish Textiles Theatre Studies You can choose any four of the options above.

13 Fair In order to make the process of constructing Option Columns as efficient and equitable as possible please circle the numbered option below that best describes you; 1. I am definitely intending to stay at South Wolds. 2. I am probably going to stay at South Wolds. 3. I may stay at South Wolds.

14 Flexible If there is a course you are interested in studying that we don t currently offer please add it in the bottom row if there are sufficient numbers of interested students we may be able to run it!

15 The Process 13 th October -VI Form Open Evening. 4 th November -Application Process closes. 07 th November onwards Compiling of Option Columns, provision of Advice and Guidance.

16 Our Promises; We will work within the constraints of time, money and resources to compile option columns that meet the needs and aspirations of the largest group of students. Where initial choices cannot be met we will work with you to put acceptable alternatives in place.