Year 11 Transition Evening Thursday 1 st October 2015 Learners of today. Leaders of tomorrow. www.riddlesdown.org
The year ahead (well, the next 9 months ) Year 11 Assembly (1 st October) Transition Evening for Parents (1 st October) College VI Open Evening (Thurs 15 th Oct, 6pm) College VI Applications deadline (Fri 6 th Nov) Parents Meeting for GCSE Prep (Wed 2 nd Dec, 6pm) Completing controlled assessments PPE1 (January 2016) PPE Results (Fri 22 nd Jan 2016) Parents Evening (Wed 27 th Jan 2016) PPE2 (April 2016) GCSEs (May & June 2016) Year 11 Prom (TBC July 2016) GCSE Results Day (Thurs 25 th August 2016)
Education to 18 Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3) Sixth Form College
Education beyond 18 Apprenticeship (Level 2, 3 or 4) University (Work)
Post 16 studies do you want Academic or Vocational
Great local college provision BRIT School Croydon College East Surrey College John Ruskin College Reigate College
Students choose College VI because it s The place to be for sixth form success!
College VI Success Story 2015 DANIEL ROBBINS A-levels Physics A* Mathematics A* Further Mathematics A Chemistry A Now studying Physics at Imperial College, London
College VI Success Story 2015 JACQUELINE MORTON A-levels Mathematics A* Further Mathematics Psychology A B It s been a good few years and I m extremely grateful for all the support I ve received. Now studying Maths and Psychology at the University of Reading
College VI Success Story 2015 STEFAN WARD A-levels Mathematics Further Mathematics Physics A B B Now studying Maths at the University of Birmingham
College VI Success Story 2015 JOSH FULLER BTEC Sports Studies Dist* Dist* Dist* A lot of hard work paid off! Now studying Physical Education at the University of Chichester
College VI Success Story 2015 LAUREN BRIDSON BTEC Sports Studies Dist* Dist Dist Thank you for all the support Riddlesdown Collegiate has shown me over the years.
College VI Success Story 2015 ABIGAIL BARKER A-levels Sociology A* English Literature History A B So unexpected, but over the moon now! Now studying History at the University of Birmingham
College VI Success Story 2015 KATHERINE GAIR A-levels English Literature Latin History A A A I m thrilled! So happy. I can t wait for university now! Now studying Classics at the University of Bristol
College VI Success Story 2015 BRANDON MURPHY A-levels English Literature Business Studies Classics A B C Now studying Classics and English at Kings College, London
College VI Success Story 2015 CALLUM PRINGLE A-levels Business Studies English Literature Media Studies A A B Now studying English at the University of Southampton
College VI Success Story 2015 ELISE UNWIN A-levels Photography Classics History A A A I m in shock. All the hard work and stress was worth it. Now studying Archaeology at University College, London
College VI Success Story 2015 MANUCIOS KURKULOS A-levels Greek Biology Chemistry Classics Speechless! Now studying Biomedical Science at Queen Mary University, London A B B B
Exceptional care, support & guidance Our dedicated team for post-16 Ms Sarah Chant Mr Nick Foney Mr Jay Weeks Mr Stephen Connolly Headteacher of College VI Deputy Head Director of Learning Senior Tutor Mr Andrew Cameron Ms Nicola Pooley Mr Oli Fitt Mrs Marian Lynch Assistant Director of Learning - English Assistant Director of Learning - Maths Assistant Director of Learning - Sciences Assistant Director of Learning - Business & Careers
Unrivalled opportunities 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 in sixth form studies is about examination results and much more. Therefore your learning 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.
Our students learning in College VI
and beyond!
GCSE grades not just important for choices http://university.which.co.uk/advice/how-important-are-my-gcse-grades
How not to choose 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.
Why do Humanities (for example) subjects?
Does it have to be preparation for a job? It depends some professions are vocational: Medicine Engineering Architecture
In which case Biology Chemistry Maths Classics Maths Physics Chemistry Biology Maths Physics DT / Art Geography http://university.which.co.u k/search/advice?a[q]=*&a[ categories][]=a_level
Planning for two routes Maths Physics Geography Chemistry Maths English Media French Geology Engineering Forensics Journalism Civil Service / UN International Banking
PE Psychology Biology History Physiotherapy Sports related History Photography Media English Maths Journalism Advertising PR Actuarial Science
What do Universities want? Russell Group 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)
Some other top universities 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/
College VI the place to be for sixth form success Over 90% of College VI students progress into a high quality University 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 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
Ethos and approach 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.
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 Guidance Interview Choose 3 or 4 A Level courses. 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? GCSE Results Thursday 26 th August 2016
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 Year 13 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 2017 in order to progress to Year 13 Complete your 3 or 4 A Level courses with PPEs in February 2018 and all public examinations in June 2018.
A Level Course Choices any 3 or 4 from whole list Accounting Art Biology Business Studies Chemistry Classics Computing Dance Design Technology Drama Economics English Literature French Further Maths Geography German Government & Politics History ICT Latin Maths Media Studies Music Photography PE Physics Psychology Sociology Spanish
Level 3 Vocational Route 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 or Year 12 Year 13 BTEC in Sport Cambridge National Diploma in Business Follow the relevant course with formal internal assessment towards the end of Year 12 to decide on progression to Year 13 Continue with and complete the relevant course.
But higher criteria for some subjects A Level Maths A or A* A Level Sciences A or A* A Level English BB (lang & lit) Entry requirements will be rigorously applied!
The Thinking Process Year 11 Assembly Year 11 Transition Evening Family discussions Prospectus Discussions with Tutor Questions to Subject Staff 1 st October 1 st October On-going 1 st October On-going 15 th October
Application Process College VI Open Evening 15 th October 6-7.30pm Application Form Deadline (internal candidates) www.riddlesdown.org 6 th November Interviews Nov / Dec Induction 5 th & 6 th September