Sixth Form
Sixth Form
Sixth Form
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Overton Grange School<br />
POST 16<br />
PROSPECTUS<br />
The <strong>Sixth</strong> <strong>Form</strong> is<br />
outstanding and the<br />
achievement and the<br />
well-being of students<br />
in these year groups are<br />
excellent.”<br />
- Ofsted 2009
Welcome to Overton Grange<br />
<strong>Sixth</strong> <strong>Form</strong><br />
Welcome to our <strong>Sixth</strong> <strong>Form</strong> prospectus which introduces you to the wide range of<br />
opportunities available at Overton Grange for our Post 16 students. The <strong>Sixth</strong> <strong>Form</strong> at<br />
Overton Grange has its own distinct identity but is also very much a part of the wider<br />
school. Most of our GCSE students opt to stay with us into Year 12 and we welcome<br />
many students from other schools to join our community.<br />
We know that the decision to continue your<br />
education beyond the age of 16 is an important<br />
one and that each of you will have individual<br />
ambitions. Our role is to help support you to<br />
achieve your chosen goals and ultimately we<br />
want each of you to:<br />
• Achieve your true potential<br />
• To be well prepared for life beyond the <strong>Sixth</strong><br />
<strong>Form</strong>, be that at university, work or elsewhere<br />
• To feel apart of our school community by<br />
participating in a wide range of activities<br />
• To become responsible young adults and<br />
positive role models for younger students and<br />
in the wider community<br />
Our impressive facilities and high quality<br />
teaching enables students to excel and our<br />
excellent exam results are a credit to the hard<br />
work of both students and staff. <strong>Sixth</strong> formers<br />
here are certainly achieving and exceeding all<br />
expectations.<br />
Life in Overton Grange <strong>Sixth</strong> <strong>Form</strong> is a really<br />
enriching experience. Universities, colleges and<br />
employers want to see that students have more<br />
than simply academic qualifications and we<br />
go to great lengths to ensure that our Year 12<br />
and 13 students have the opportunity to take<br />
part in experiences that will enhance their own<br />
lives and make them stand out from others.<br />
All students will take part in the exciting CAS<br />
programme which will allow them to take an<br />
active role in developing leadership skills and<br />
ensures that all sixth formers experience a wide<br />
and varied range of activities.<br />
We would ask that anyone looking to join us in<br />
Overton Grange’s <strong>Sixth</strong> <strong>Form</strong> is willing to take<br />
up the challenge of becoming an independent<br />
learner, taking responsibility for their own<br />
learning and future. We will expect a high<br />
standard of conduct, a smart appearance, a<br />
positive attitude and a drive for personal<br />
success. We want to recruit students who<br />
are open minded and want to become active<br />
and responsible citizens and we will offer<br />
inspirational teaching, support and guidance; if<br />
you match this with hard work, enthusiasm and<br />
dedication then you will achieve what you want.<br />
We expect our <strong>Sixth</strong> <strong>Form</strong> to provide a dynamic,<br />
challenging and enjoyable experience. If you<br />
have the ambition then we believe that we<br />
are the institution to help you to realise your<br />
potential.<br />
We hope you decide to join us.
There are lots of<br />
opportunities to gain CAS<br />
hours, I’ve found it really<br />
rewarding and I am proud<br />
to be a representative of<br />
the school”<br />
- Student
Creativity, Action,<br />
Service CAS<br />
At Overton Grange we strongly believe that students’ learning develops both inside and<br />
outside the classroom and so experiential learning is an important part of being in our<br />
<strong>Sixth</strong> <strong>Form</strong>. We also want to develop excellent citizens who contribute to the local and<br />
global community and we know that Universities and employers expect students to have<br />
much more on their CVs than just academic results.<br />
CREATIVITY<br />
This aspect of CAS is interpreted as imaginatively as possible to cover a wide range of arts and other<br />
activities outside the normal curriculum, such as:<br />
• Activities like dance, theatre, art and environmental projects<br />
• Students could learn a new instrument or art form, or pursue an existing skill at a higher level.<br />
• They can use existing skills to work creatively with others, in drama, or participating in a music<br />
group or choir<br />
• Students can seek to engage more deeply in understanding the creativity of others, e.g. leading<br />
discussion groups based on films or books<br />
• Activities may include creative thinking and carrying out of service projects e.g. helping to design<br />
a new common room<br />
ACTION<br />
This aspect of CAS can include participation in expeditions, individual and team sports, and physical<br />
activities outside the normal curriculum, such as:<br />
• Students may take up new sports and activities, or develop existing skills to new levels<br />
• They may take part in physical activities, such as expeditions or camping trips. Involvement in the<br />
Duke of Edinburgh Award may contribute to this<br />
• The physical element of creative and service projects may also be included, e.g. building work for<br />
Project India<br />
• Sports coaching<br />
SERVICE<br />
Service projects and activities are often the most transforming element of the<br />
Diploma programme for students. Service involves interaction, such as building<br />
links with individuals or groups in the community. The community may be the<br />
school, the local district, or it may exist on national or international levels.<br />
Service activities should not only involve doing things for others, but also<br />
doing things with others and developing real commitment to them.<br />
• Services may also include activities such as tutoring young children<br />
• Working towards a school concert<br />
• Organising other year groups to write letters for prisoners of conscience,<br />
through Amnesty International<br />
• Community work in India
Finally …<br />
WE WILL OFFER YOU<br />
• High quality teaching from specialist subject<br />
teachers who will offer feedback about your<br />
progress and how to improve.<br />
• A personal tutor who will be available for<br />
guidance and support. You will also have<br />
regular Academic Mentoring interviews.<br />
• Opportunities to be involved in extra curricular<br />
activities and other work within the school and<br />
the chance elect representatives to the Council<br />
of Overton Grange <strong>Sixth</strong> <strong>Form</strong> who will meet<br />
regularly with the Post 16 Learning Leaders to<br />
discuss issues.<br />
• A designated <strong>Sixth</strong> <strong>Form</strong> area with access to<br />
ICT facilities is available before, during and<br />
after school<br />
IN RETURN WE EXPECT<br />
You will be motivated to achieve the very best<br />
and will put your full effort into your studies.<br />
• You will follow our listed expectations and<br />
will have a very high attendance rate and be<br />
punctual.<br />
• You will involve yourself in the wider life of<br />
the school and act as a role model to students<br />
in younger years.<br />
• You will show respect to fellow students, staff<br />
and school facilities<br />
HOW TO APPLY<br />
Simply complete the application form that is<br />
enclosed with this prospectus and return it to<br />
the school reception or post it to the address<br />
shown on the back of the prospectus (existing<br />
Overton Grange students can return the form to<br />
your form tutor) by the deadline. An admissions<br />
interview will then be arranged. <strong>Form</strong>al offers<br />
are made in March and are conditional on GCSE<br />
performance.<br />
Overton Grange 6th<br />
form has prepared<br />
me for the future as it<br />
promotes independence<br />
whilst giving me lots of<br />
opportunities to make<br />
decisions for myself”<br />
- Student
Overton Grange School<br />
POST 16 PROSPECTUS<br />
Stanley Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6TQ<br />
Tel: 020 8239 2383 Fax: 020 8239 2382<br />
Email: overtongrange@suttonlea.org<br />
www.overtongrange.sutton.sch.uk<br />
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