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STOCKPORT GRAMMAR SCHOOL | SIXTH Form<br />

Life in <strong>the</strong> Sixth Form<br />

Welcome to <strong>the</strong> Sixth Form 3<br />

Results Record 5<br />

Guidance and Support 6<br />

Bursaries 6<br />

Structure of Learning in <strong>the</strong> Sixth Form 8<br />

Choosing your Subjects 8<br />

UCAS Application Process 9<br />

Application to Oxford and Cambridge 9<br />

A New Dynamic 10<br />

Leadership and Responsibility 10<br />

Privileges 11<br />

Welcome to<br />

<strong>the</strong> Sixth Form<br />

If you want exceptional teaching, guidance and support<br />

throughout your Sixth Form years <strong>the</strong>n <strong>Stockport</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong><br />

<strong>School</strong> is <strong>the</strong> perfect place for you to study. Combine this with<br />

outstanding extra-curricular opportunities and you’ll not only<br />

enjoy yourself and make long lasting friendships but you’ll<br />

also have <strong>the</strong> best possible foundation for life beyond school.<br />

Extra-curricular Opportunities 11<br />

Careers Advice 11<br />

Courses<br />

Art 12<br />

Biology 13<br />

Business Studies 14<br />

Chemistry 15<br />

Classical Civilisation 16<br />

Design and Technology – Product Design 17<br />

Economics 18<br />

We offer each pupil:<br />

English Literature 19<br />

Food, Nutrition and Health 20<br />

French 21<br />

Geography 22<br />

German 23<br />

History 24<br />

Latin 26<br />

Ma<strong>the</strong>matics 27<br />

A New Dynamic<br />

Sixth Formers are<br />

trusted with leadership<br />

and privileges as<br />

<strong>the</strong>y fulfil <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

responsibilities to <strong>the</strong><br />

school and community.<br />

Guidance<br />

Bridging <strong>the</strong> gap<br />

between school<br />

and university with<br />

extensive UCAS<br />

support, pastoral<br />

care and daily contact<br />

with a form tutor.<br />

Soaring Standards<br />

87% of all A Level<br />

entries awarded A*– B<br />

grades. 100% pass<br />

rate (2013 results).<br />

World Travel<br />

In recent years,<br />

pupils have taken<br />

part in adventure and<br />

educational experiences<br />

in France, Spain,<br />

Washington, New<br />

York, Florida, Geneva,<br />

Namibia and Rwanda<br />

to name but a few.<br />

Life Opportunities<br />

Sport, music, drama,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Duke of Edinburgh<br />

Gold Award, Model<br />

United Nations,<br />

voluntary work,<br />

Young Enterprise,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Albert Johnston<br />

Travel Award, <strong>the</strong><br />

Year Book and more.<br />

Music 28<br />

Philosophy 29<br />

Physical Education 30<br />

Physics 31<br />

Psychology 32<br />

Religious Studies: Philosophy and Ethics 33<br />

Spanish 34<br />

Enrichment Programme 35<br />

University Destinations 35<br />

100Pass rate<br />

%2013 results<br />

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