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St Bonaventure’s6th Form2015 Prospectus“Make Your Success Part of Our Tradition”

ContentsProgression Headlines 5Progression Success Stories 7Excellence Plus 9PPE Plus 9Why join St Bonaventure's 12Student Services 16Student Voice 17Art 19Biology 20BTEC L3 Business Extended Diploma 21BTEC Music (Performance) & BTEC Music 22Technology (Production)BTEC Sport and Exercise Sciences 23Business Studies 24Chemistry 25Computing 26Drama 27Economics 28English Literature 29French 30Geography 31German 32Government and Politics 33History 34ICT 35Mathematics 36Media 37Physics 38Product Design (3D Design) 39Psychology 40Sociology 41Spanish 42Theology & Philosophy (Religious Studies) 43FAQs 44Contact Details and Map 472 3

WelcomeSt Bonaventure's has provided thevery best education since 1877 and wehave a proven track record of success.As an Outstanding school, all ourstudents can rest assured that theyget a world class education, providedby the very best quality teachers.We have a high expectation of all inour school and we push for thegreatest achievements. We teachtraditional subjects that are highlyrated by the most prestigiousuniversities. Our tradition has ensuredthat our school has a fantasticreputation and Old Bonaventurian'shave made positive impacts in manyareas of society.Our mission at St Bonaventure's 6thForm is very simple, we aim to providean outstanding Catholic education toyoung men and women to enablethem to be successful in all aspects oftheir lives.Academic success is hugely importantto us and will provide our studentswith the very best opportunitiesavailable at either university, furthertraining or employment.It is our aim that whatever pathway astudent chooses, we provideoutstanding information, advice andguidance so they can be fully preparedand achieve their very best.Our high standards and great supporthave successfully managed to getthousands of students into theuniversity courses of their choice.Those who choose to take a differentpathway are fully supported into theirprogression routes after school.If you want to achieve your potential,within a school environment - we arethe best choice for you.Thank you for showing an interest inour school.I am certain that today is an importantturning point in the rest of your life.I look forward to seeing you join us inSeptember.Paul HalliwellHeadteacherOur longstanding partnerships withhighly successful academic institutionsand employers is testament to ourtradition of providing outstandingsupport for our students.Our extensive programme ofenrichment opportunities is designedto support students in gaining themost valuable and relevant experienceto ensure their successful progressionfrom St. Bonaventure's 6th Form.Our standards and expectations arevery high at St. Bonaventure's. If youhave high standards and expectationsof yourself, I look forward to receivingyour application.Wayne TemplemanDirector of 6th Form297 students touniversity in 2014(Data from joint 6th Form)43 students to Russell Group Universities19 students reading Accounting or Finance12 reading Economics11 studying Art or Fashion Design5 studying Sports Science or Sports Therapy14 reading Pharmacology27 reading Business6 studying Nursing16 reading Law4 5

Our 6th Form is comprised of students from many different feeder schools, lastyear we had many successes; some of which are detailed below:NAME FEEDER SCHOOL A LEVELS UNIVERSITY COURSEProgression– Success StoriesCarolineCaseySonia KaurSt Angela’sUrsulineStratford SchoolAcademyFrenchChemistryMathsBiologyMathsFurther MathsPsychologyCambridgeQueen MaryNaturalSciencesMathematicsOur students study a wide range of courses, all with one goal: to progress intoeither higher education, further training or employment.We work with our students to help them achieve this through a variety of meansincluding study support, mentoring, outside speakers, educational visits, culturalcapital, enrichment and counselling.Students leave us to study a variety of courses, some of our success stories formany different reasons are detailed below:Honour-David NwekeSt Bonaventure’sBiologyChemistryMathsUCLPharmacyNAME COURSES STUDIED RESULTS PROGRESSIONTahminaHadiPrashantaRayAfiya NasirEuniceAdu-PokuIsmail PatelCristina PopTran NguyenNadiaSultanaAbdulazeezBelloSarah BonnellRokeby SchoolPlashet SchoolLangdon SchoolLittle Ilford SchoolLister CommunitySchoolKingsfordCommunitySchoolForest GateCommunitySchoolBrampton ManorSchoolPoliticsHistoryEnglish LitChemistrySociologyBiologyChemistryBiologyMathsHealth & SocialCarePsychologyBusinessMediaPsychologySociology (AS)HistorySpanishTheologyPhysicsChemistryMathsPsychologySociologyMediaChemistryBiologyPsychologyWarwickMedway Schoolof PharmacyQueen MaryHertfordshireLondonSouthbankWarwickQueen MaryWestminsterEssexLawPharmacyDental MaterialsNursingPsychologyHispanicStudiesMechanicalEngineeringPsychologyBiochemistryTomi AladeHilary AwunyoDominic ZyznowskiGeraint GarciaEleanor Mance-MoranTahmina HadiBTEC Sports andExercise ScienceGovernment &PoliticsChemistryMathsBiologyFine ArtGeographyMathsEconomicsMathsHistoryHistoryEnglish LiteratureFine ArtEnglish LiteratureGovernment &PoliticsHistoryTripleDistinction*BBBCA*ACABBA*A*AA*A*ASport & ExerciseScience at KentUniversityNursing at King’sCollege LondonHuman Geography atQueen Mary with ascholarship fromCredit SuisseInternational Politicsat King’s CollegeLondon with anInternship at RoyalBank of CanadaGap year in industrybefore taking up aplace at King’sCollege London forEnglish Languageand LiteratureLaw at Warwick withthe MandelaEducation ScholarsProgramme bursary6 7

PPE PlusPPE is one of the most successfuland popular degree courses, inwhich undergraduates read aspectsof Philosophy, Politics andEconomics.We have grouped some of our mostsuccessful subjects together in orderto create a PPE Plus route.This involves students opting forthree or four of the following:• English Literature• History• Government & Politics• Theology• Sociology• EconomicsThese subjects lead perfectly intodegrees in economics, socialsciences, international relations,politics, english and philosophy. OurCatholic Ethos encourages studentsto develop their critical thinking skillsand develop a deep sense ofempathy to see other’s points ofview. Students opting for the PPEPlus route will be given additionalstudy materials as well asmembership to the debating club.These are the subjects with the bestresults at St Bonaventure's and PPEis the course that produces moreworld leaders than any other.Excellence PlusIn September of Year 12, the top 10Gifted and Talented students (basedon GCSE points score) are enrolledonto the Excellence Plus Programme.The aims of the programme are to:• Provide university style tutorials• Enable access to the mostselective universities• Guide the transition fromoutstanding GCSE success to ALevel excellenceThe Excellence Plus Programmeincludes:• Excellence Plus entry pack• A subject bursary (to be spent infurthering your knowledge andexperience of your chosensubject)• An allocated mentor• Meetings with the Headteacher• An Oxbridge visit• Degree student talks andmentoringIn January, following the formalmock exam period all students willbe eligible to apply for theExcellence Plus Programme inFebruary. This will provide:• A university support bursary foreach student to facilitate visitsoutside of London• Participation in The Brilliant Club• Work with a Russell GroupUniversity in the Summer Term.8 9

The Summer ProgrammeWe are recognised for our summer programme which is a comprehensive fourweek timetable individualised for each student in the summer term of Year 12.We take full advantage of the many longstanding partnerships we have withhigher education providers and encourage students to really investigate whatlife will be like beyond 6th Form. We also value community spirit, cultural capitaland sporting success and all of these are included in the programme.Last year’s programme included:MONDAY16TH JUNENormal lessonsCP – UCASApply/PersonalstatementsMONDAY23RD JUNENormal lessonsCP – UCASApply/PersonalstatementsMONDAY30TH JUNEUCASapply/personalstatementsBrilliant ClubMONDAY7TH JUNETUESDAY17TH JUNENormal lessonsTUESDAY24TH JUNENormal lessonsTUESDAY1ST JULYNormal lessonsTUESDAY8TH JULYWEDNESDAY18TH JUNENormal lessonsMiddlesexUniversity –Finance talk –2pmWEDNESDAY25TH JUNENormal lessonsMedicine/Dentistry/Early EntryWEDNESDAY2ND JULYWhole schoolSports Day –CommunityActionWEDNESDAY9TH JULYTHURSDAY19TH JUNENormal lessonsCity University –Finance talk –1.30pmTHURSDAY26TH JUNEUCASConvention atQueen MaryUniversityTHURSDAY3RD JULYEnd of normallessonsTHURSDAY10TH JULYFRIDAY20TH JUNENormal lessonsAnglia Ruskin –Finance talk –2pmFRIDAY27TH JUNE6th FormSports DayFRIDAY4TH JULYInsight intoWork DayFRIDAY11TH JULYOur PartnershipsOur long tradition stands for itself. We have built partnerships with manydifferent institutions and companies and work closely with them toencourage our students to gain the best education experience.Students are exposed to a wide range of cultural and educational trips,workshops, summer schools and financial incentives; we believe that youneed to invest in order to get the best results and our progression statisticsdemonstrate how well this works.Our partners include:Oxbridge/EarlyEntry DayCulturalCapital DayVisit to BirkbeckUniversityPersonalStatement DayCareers TalksINSIGHT INTO WORK sees experts from a range of industries come in to give aflavour of their professions. In the past we have had interactive talks fromdoctors to advertising executives, stock brokers to corporate lawyers, clinicalpsychologists to entrepreneurs and graphic designers.CULTURAL CAPITAL DAY sees students choose from a range of activities tofurther their cultural knowledge of the city that we live and work in; from TheTate Modern to Camden Market, The Florence Nightingale Museum to ThePhotographers Gallery and London Zoo. All students then meet in either SohoSquare Gardens or Hyde Park for a picnic and afternoon of games.10 11

What is Special About Us?• A full Induction Programmeincluding team building activitiesand a visit to an area ofoutstanding natural beauty• A wealth of experience in 6thForm education with a tradition ofsuccess• Generations of experience ofworking closely with the bestuniversities, training providers andemployers• A Study Zone and CommonRoom – you choose how youwant to work• Dedicated 6th Form LearningMentors• A distinguished history of helpingstudents progress to the very bestuniversities• Outstanding, caring teachers whoprovide outstanding support forachieving your goals• Daily meetings with your FormTutor• Enrichment programme to rivalany university• Personalised Summer ProgressionProgramme – We prepare you forUCAS, University andEmployment• A Senior Student LeadershipTeam (SSLT) to help you make thedecisions as to how StBonaventure's can work best foryou.• An education in a school judgedas "Outstanding" by Ofsted andthe Diocese of Brentwood.Student ServicesWe have a caring, dedicated StudentSupport team who are here toensure that you have the best 6thForm experience possible. We canassist you with everything frombursary applications to UCASapplications, leave of absence formsto mentoring and counselling. Weare here to make sure that youconcentrate on your studies and bethe best you can be.We have specific staff for:• Bursary administration• UCAS administration, from payingyour fee to assisting with yourapplication• Learning mentors• Dedicated SEND support• The School Chaplain• Study Zone Supervisor• Careers advisor with over 18 yearsof experience• A dedicated Form Tutor who youwill meet with daily• A Senior Tutor• Assistant Headteachers for 6thForm, both academic and pastoral12 13

A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEAD BOYA MESSAGE FROM OUR HEAD GIRLI have been a student at St Bonaventure's throughoutmy secondary education and I have had first-handexperience of the great opportunities that the schoolcan offer. This assured me that this 6th Form was theright place for me to reach the potential that I alwaysfelt I had.The decision to continue my education here trulychanged my life for the better. With a fantastic networkof teachers and excellent facilities, this 6th formprovides students with an environment where they canthrive and excel. Alongside this, the 6th Form aims tosupport students hoping to gain places at the topinstitutions and universities in the country.Now as Head Boy of the 6th Form, I recognise andappreciate the great level of care that the 6th formprovides for students which has enabled me to maturenot only as a student but also as a young adult.As Head Girl, I am more than happy to represent such agreat 6th Form. The incredible support that thestaff offer was shown immediately as I received myGCSE results and made the transition from GCSE's to A-Levels much easier.The teachers' continuous persistence and determinationpushes students, including myself, to be successful andstrive in all my subjects. Furthermore, the friendly anddiverse environment has allowed me to make newfriends who have encouraged me to excel in my studies.I am happy I chose St Bonaventure's.Claudette MendozaRyan Makuku,14 15

SCHOOL COUNCILSTUDENT VOICEThe heart of every school is the student body. With so many different voicesin this vibrant and diverse school community, it is imperative that every voiceis heard through the medium of the school council. Accepting opinions andideas allows for us to improve the lives of the school's foundations; thepupils.Alex Palfreman - Chair of the 6th Form Student CouncilMy name is Temoore Ali Zulfiqar and I am a student here at St Bonaventure’s6th Form.Last year when I was in the same position as you, I had no idea what collegeI wanted to go to and what subjects I wanted to study. I decided to go to theSt Bonaventure’s Open Day because my cousin had attended andrecommended it to me. He is now in his third year of Medicine at St George'sUniversity of London.I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from the St. Bonaventure's Open Day butas soon as I got there I felt welcome and the atmosphere created was veryfriendly and supportive. I managed to speak to a lot of teachers andstudents, and they really helped guide me to choose the correct courses todo whether or not I chose them as my 6th Form.Of all the Open Days I went to, I felt most comfortable at St Bonaventure’sand I felt that out of all of the colleges and 6th Forms I visited that StBonaventure’s was the best choice for me.I was fortunate enough to be offered a place and it is an amazing set up. Thequality of teaching here is second to none, every single teacher doeseverything they possibly can so you can achieve your best and push you soyou can achieve the best you possibly can.Choosing St Bonaventure’s was one of the hardest decisions I have ever hadto make as your whole life depends on how well you do in your A-Levels. Iam very happy I chose to come to St Bonaventure’s as I believe it's the bestplace I can be to help me get into a top Russell Group University and startme on my chosen career path.16 17

6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEETARTEXAM BOARD Edexcelwww.edexcel.com/quals/gce/gce08/artENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade B in GCSE ArtPROGRESSION STATISTICS:All students who studied Art courses last year progressed to university to study Artrelated degrees or foundation courses.ALUMNI:Tahmina Begum Ravensbourne Art + Media FoundationDiplomaRachel Olokunboro-Williams RavensbourneArt + Textiles FoundationDiplomaRochelle Nicholas-Bastien London College of Fashion Art FoundationFeiah Leonor Chelsea College of Art Art FoundationAaron Sabado Epsom College Art FoundationKeanu Arcadio Ravensbourne Art FoundationFUTURE CAREER LINKS:• Fine Artist• Animation• Graphic Design• Architecture• Fashion Design• Jewellery Design• Theatre and Stage Make Up• Costume design• Set Design• Advertising and Promotions• Media• Interior Design• Textiles• Film and TV Special Effects• Game DesignENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• Life Drawing.• Gallery Visits.• Access to Artist in Residence.• Trips to Europe.• Specialist Workshops -• Print Making, Oil Painting,• Digital Manipulation, Portfolio Building.• University Master Classes.18 19

6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEET6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEETBIOLOGYEXAM BOARD EDEXCELwww.edexcel.com/quals/gce/gce15/biology/Pages/default.aspxBTEC L3 BUSINESS EXTENDED DIPLOMA (3 A LEVEL EQUIVALENT)EXAM BOARD Edexcelwww.edexcel.com/quals/nationals10/business/Pages/default.aspx/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade A in GCSE SciencePROGRESSION STATISTICS:30% of the total 6th Form cohort went on to study Science at degree level.98% of Science students went on to study degrees in 2014.20% of total Russell group students are studying Sciences at university.ALUMNI:Ife Ojo Sheffield Hallam BiologyValeria Trujillo Cortes Imperial College London Biomedical EngineeringShyma Baldwin Coventry Biomedical ScienceRavi Jagatia De Montfort Biomedical ScienceSaira Nahim UEL Bioscience (Extended)ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• Residential field trip• Lectures at King’s College and UCL• Workshops at Queen Mary University• Research Scientists careers talks• Visits to local field centres, London Zoo and shoreline environments• Attending Science fair at Excel CentreENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 5 A*-C grades including English Language and MathsPROGRESSION STATISTICS:90% of all BTEC Business students go on to study a degree course, approximately halfof which are business related with a particular focus on either accounting, finance,information technology or business management.However as our alumni list demonstrates this course gives you a broader depth ofopportunity than simply business related degree courses including drama, music,sports, surveying and journalism.10% go onto workplace apprenticeship schemes and these have been in the field ofcustomer services and business administration.ALUMNI:Lynette Owusu-Sekyere Nottingham Trent Politics and InternationalRelationsKortney Hudson University of the Arts London Sports JournalismDamien Ebohon Westminster Commercial MusicMonsur Rahman Westminster Business InformationSystemsIsmail Pandor Westminster Building SurveyingJoel Yorke Greenwich Business ManagementFUTURE CAREER LINKS:• For students who want to make a career in business and who have a real desire tolearn and develop the ability to solve the challenges that any type of businesspresents. The BTEC course provides an excellent foundation to move onto a widevariety of university courses or workplace apprenticeships.• Many students apply for university degree courses choosing to study Business &Marketing, Business & Finance or International Business. Students can also progressto an apprenticeship. Alternatively students enter employment in such areas asbusiness management, marketing, finance and business law.ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• You will be exposed to the exciting world of business through a mixture of talks,trips to financial institutions and internal seminars.• You will make work place visits to a variety of organisations that will give you adeeper understanding of the business world and support your coursework.• You will be required to be well read and keep up to date with the business world.Watching popular business programs like Dragons Den and The Apprentice alsohelps!20 21

6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEET6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEETBTEC MUSIC (PERFORMANCE) &BTEC MUSIC TECHNOLOGY (PRODUCTION)EXAM BOARD Edexcelwww.edexcel.com/quals/firsts10/music/Pages/default.aspxBTEC SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES (3 A LEVEL EQUIVALENT)EXAM BOARD EDEXCELwww.edexcel.com/quals/nationals10/sport-ex/Pages/default.aspx/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade B in GCSE Music or Grade 3 in Musical PerformancePROGRESSION STATISTICS:Students have gone onto Access for Music for ApprenticeshipsMany students have gone to University of Westminster to study Commercial MusicALUMNI:Edward Frimpong - Commercial Music Performance - Westminster UniversityChris Augustine - Studied at the Royal Academy of Music (Scholarship)Graduated with distinction from Trinity Laban Conservatoire on the Master of MusicCourse Trombone player for London Symphony OrchestraFUTURE CAREER LINKS:• Apprenticeships in the Music Industry• Music Production University Courses• Music Performance University Courses• Commercial Music University CoursesENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:There are many ensembles students can join as well as forming their own bands.We have a Bon's Record Label that you would help run with our Music Technician andthere are many concerts throughout the year that you would be a part of whether thatbe performing or doing Stage Management which would all link in with your course.ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 5 A*-C grades including English Language & MathsALUMNI:We have a long and distinguished history of sending students to prestigiousuniversities to study sports related degrees and some students go straight intoemployment. This year we are hoping to get our first student into Loughborough tostudy Sports Science2014 cohort progression;Emmanuel Okunja Physical Education with QTS Brighton UniversityNathan Merrifield Sports Coaching UELKortney Hudson Sports Journalism University of the Arts LondonKen Alonge Sports Therapy University College BirminghamSamuel Fagbore Sports Therapy Hertfordshire University• Tomi Alade – achieved D*D*D* and is now studying Sport and Exercise Science atKent University• Kevin Mijares – working as a Fitness & Conditioning Instructor for a National GymchainFUTURE CAREER LINKS:Sports Science / Sports Analyst / Sports Psychologist / Therapist / Fitness &Conditioning / Physiotherapy / Teacher / Sports Journalism / Sports Management &Marketing / Sports DevelopmentENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• Football 1st XI• Football coaching• Basketball Team & Participation level coaching• Athletics• Table Tennis• Badminton• UEL Summer School• Middlesex University Taster Days• St. Mary’s Twickenham Taster Days• We use UEL’s multi-million pound facilities every week for the benefit of teaching,learning and conditioning.• Shadowing a professional Podiatrist / Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist at UEL22 23

6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEET6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEETBUSINESS STUDIESEXAM BOARD AQAwww.aqa.org.uk/subjects/business-subjects/as-and-a-level/economics-7135-7136CHEMISTRYEXAM BOARD OCR Salters Bwww.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-chemistry-b-salters-h035-h435/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade B in GCSE English Language and Grade B in GCSE MathsPROGRESSION STATISTICS:100% of Business Studies students went onto a university degree course includingRussell Group Universities.Around half of the courses had a business focus of some kind with specialisms thatinclude finance, marketing and personnel management.The breadth that this A Level offers is also apparent with around half doing degreecourses that were not directly business related including fashion, information technologyand psychology.ALUMNI:Krishna Limani King’s College London MathematicsThomas Linford Nottingham Computer ScienceTemi Oladimeji Hull Business and AccountingAbdul Shah Coventry Accounting and FinanceIsmail Patel London Southbank PsychologyElaine Sammie Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh FashionFUTURE CAREER LINKS:• The Business Studies A Level develops a wide range of analytical skills which helpstudents better understand the business world. Extensive use of case studies andexcellent course materials will ensure students are well placed to make informed careerchoices.• This Business Studies A Level provides an excellent foundation to move onto a widevariety of university courses as the progression information and alumni demonstrate.Therefore this is an excellent way to keep a wide range of career options open. Manyemployers look favourably to this qualification as it will mean applicants for their jobswill have a clear understanding of the key issues business have to face.ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade A in GCSE SciencePROGRESSION STATISTICS:30% of the total 6th Form cohort went on to study Science at degree level.98% of Science students went on to study degrees in 2014.20% of total Russell group students are studying Sciences.ALUMNI:Michael Ebose Aston University PharmacyHaajarah Malek King's College London PharmacyNushrat Mostafa Kingston University PharmacyElaine Akomaah Afrane University College LondonPharmacyAlima Hussain University College London PharmacyHonour-David Nweke University College London PharmacyENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• Chemistry Open Days/ Conferences.• Use of university facilities for coursework• Revision conferences• Visit to Royal Society of Chemistry and the Royal Society.ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• You will be exposed to the exciting world of business through a mixture of talks, tripsto financial institutions and internal seminars.• You will make work place visits to a variety of organisations that will give you a deeperunderstanding of the business world and support your coursework.• You will be required to be well read and keep up to date with the business world.You will receive links and updates from your teachers regarding topical informationfrom sources such as the BBC, FT.com and Reuters.24 25

6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEET6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEETCOMPUTINGEXAM BOARD OCRwww.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-computer-science-h046-h446-from-2015/DRAMAEXAM BOARD Edexcelwww.edexcel.comENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade B in GCSE ICT, Grade B in GCSE MathsPROGRESSION STATISTICS:9 students from last year's cohort are now studying computing relateddegrees at universityALUMNI:Nick PhillipsThomas LinfordBristol UniversityNottingham UniversityFUTURE CAREER LINKS:• Computer Science• Business Computing System• Software Engineering• Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence• Computer Science with Games TechnologyENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• Computer programming clubENTRY REQUIREMENTS:Grade B in GCSE DramaGrade B in GCSE English LanguagePROGRESSION STATISTICS:Many students continue into Performance Studies or Drama School, or relatedsubjects such as dance, playwriting, creative writing, film studies and media.RADA Youth Group has also offered students opportunities for further study.ALUMNI:Billy SeymourCharles BabalolaTendayi JembereNatalie CorrietteJonathan WoodhouseActor at the NationalLAMDA and now working in filmTV and TheatreTeacherDirector and actorFUTURE CAREER LINKS:The subject encourages the study of subjects like Law, Creative Writing, Directing,Film Making as well as acting. Students have created their own opportunities, offeringworkshops etc.ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• Rada Youth Group• Trinity and Guildhall exam• Donmar Workshops• Frantic Ignition• Many Theatre trips [often accompanied with workshops]26 27

6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEET6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEETECONOMICSEXAM BOARD Edexcelwww.edexcel.com/quals/gce/gce15/economics/Pages/default.aspxENGLISH LITERATUREEXAM BOARD AQAwww.aqa.gov.ukENTRY REQUIREMENTS:Grade B in GCSE English LanguageGrade B in GCSE MathsPROGRESSION STATISTICS:100% of Economics students went onto a degree course in 201440% went onto a prestigious Russell Group University.ALUMNI:Dhiren Atodaria Warwick Mathematics and EconomicsCasey Asante Warwick MathematicsMargaret Fregene Warwick Mathematics and StatisticsGeraint Garcia King’s College London Politics of the International EconomyMustafizur Rahman Queen Mary University Law and PoliticsSharlene Vincent Birmingham Relations with EconomicsZenia Ellis Queen Mary University Economics & PoliticsFUTURE CAREER LINKS:An A Level Economics qualification is held in high regard by leading Russell GroupUniversities and Oxbridge colleges. Many of our students have used it as aspringboard to a wide range of university courses not just economics as our Alumnilist demonstrates.A degree in Economics can lead into many career areas.Statistics show that the majority of Economics students after graduation obtainemployment within six months of graduating and are paid above the averagegraduate starting salary. The jobs they get are many and varied, although with anemphasis on the finance sector (including banking, accountancy, tax advice, actuarialwork, insurance and trading). Other roles that Economics graduates regularly go intoinclude management; marketing, sales and advertising; human resources; IT andeducation.ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:Grade B in English LanguageGrade B in English LiteraturePROGRESSION STATISTICS:Students from the 2014 A2 class have gone on to read English at Goldsmiths,English Language and Literature at King’s College London and English Literature atGreenwich.ALUMNI:• Priya Soni read English Literature at Queen Mary University. She won the T.S.Eliotaward for essay writing.• Joel Semakula was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study at University ofNorth Carolina• William Sharpe and Lewis Iwu read PPE at Oxford University.FUTURE CAREER LINKS:• Journalism• Teaching• Research• Media• Academia• LawENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• The English Department is one of only 40 London schools who are members of theOld Vic New Voices Theatre Club. This allows students to attend 4 productions atthe Old Vic and receive workshops from Old Vic facilitators prior to each show.• Students avail of study days at the Museum of London and attend conferencesdelivered by university academics.• Students attend a variety of dramatic productions related to their study ofShakespeare.ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:You will be exposed to the exciting world of economics through a mixture of talks,trips to financial institutions and internal seminars. You will be required to be well readand keep up to date with economic and political development. This will be facilitatedby the department through various newsletters and regular communications aboveand beyond the lesson itself.28 29

6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEET6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEETFRENCHEXAM BOARD AQAwww.aqa.org.uk/subjects/french/a-level/french-2650GEOGRAPHYEXAM BOARD AQAwww.aqa.org.ukENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade B in GCSE FrenchPROGRESSION STATISTICS:Most French students combine the language with their main subjects at university toincrease their job opportunities.ALUMNI:Lauren Shirley went to do French studies in the London Institute in Paris.Aali Harvey went to study French & Spanish in Cardiff University.FUTURE CAREER LINKS:• Translating often involves technical or specialist material and is likely to requirefurther study. Many translators work on a freelance basis. Organisations employingstaff translators include the European Union, GCHQ, the Security Service andtranslation agencies such as RWS. Lingo24 have created a career guide totranslation.• Interpreting and Subtitling: employers include international organisations.• Finance: banks, insurance companies and accountancy firms operate on aninternational basis and offer opportunities both to work with foreign clients fromthe UK and to be seconded to overseas offices.• Food and Drink: sourcing products from around the world and negotiating withsuppliers demands good language skills.• Law: many of the large commercial firms in London also have offices in otherEuropean capitals and commercial centres (particularly in Brussels).• Public Sector: the Civil Service; local authorities, international organisationsincluding the UN and the EU institutions.• Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL): You do not usually need a degreein a relevant language to teach English abroad (it is normally sufficient to be anative or fluent speaker of English). Obviously knowledge of the language whereyou are working is useful for day-to-day living, but the biggest demand for EFLteachers comes from countries such as China and Russia where few graduates willhave studied their language at university.ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• Exchange with a 6th Form centre in Belgium.• Cinema trip to the BFI for the specification of cinema.ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade B in GCSE GeographyPROGRESSION STATISTICS:4 Students out of a class of 15 carried on to pursue Geography at University in 2014(see below).ALUMNI:Estelle Nsouka Coventry GeographyJennie Dunne UCL GeographyVictoria Tarawally Northampton GeographyDominic Zyznowski Queen Mary’s College Human GeographyAdam O’SheaHead of GeographyChetak BarotDoctorDavinder Singh DoctorFUTURE CAREER LINKS:Geography takes you places: Town Planning, Teaching, Surveying, Armed Forces,Meteorologist, Hydrologist, Environmentalist, Geologist, Geophysicist etc.Geography is an excellent complement to many other A level subjects particularlyBiology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics, Politics, Sociology, English and Art. Thewide variety of skills and knowledge that you will acquire make it a basis for manyuniversity courses and careers. In the past students that have completed Geography ALevel have gone on to study Geography, Geology Law, Medicine, Architecture andTeaching at University.ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• Study support after school.• Revision sessions at Easter.• Field Trips to Devon and Snowdonia.• Trips to Olympic site, Docklands, inner city.• Lecture by chief examiner.• Teaching and Learning materials available on the MLE.30 31

6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEET6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEETGERMANEXAM BOARD AQAwww.aqa.org.uk/subjects/german/a-level/german-2660GOVERNMENT AND POLITICSEXAM BOARD Edexcelwww.edexcel.com/quals/gce/gce08/gov/Pages/default.aspxENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade B in GCSE GermanPROGRESSION STATISTICS:From the class of 2014, Dwaine Halliday is now studying German and Japanese in CentralLancashire University. Many students combine languages as a Joint Honours or take it aMinor Degree with another subject, allowing them to maintain their interest in languagesand increase employment opportunities. Former German students have combinedlanguages at university level with degrees as varied as Engineering, Graphic Designand Politics.ALUMNI:Caelan Richard completed a week’s work experience with the Europa Centre in the TownHall of our partner town in Kaiserslautern.Lillian Jenkins was chosen by the UK German Connections to be a UK German YouthAmbassador. As a Youth Ambassador she will attend joint seminars with fellowambassadors in both London and Berlin, and will work on joint projects with Ambassadorsin the UK and in Germany.Dwaine Halliday now studying German and Japanese at university.Benny Okito, Peter Davies and Dalanda Williams completed a week’s work experience invarious companies in Kaiserslautern in Easter 2013.FUTURE CAREER LINKS:Having a language at A Level or Degree level can be an advantage in a range of careersincluding:• Translating & Interpreting: Organisations employing staff translators include theEuropean Union, GCHQ, the Security Service, translation agencies such as RWS. Manylarge international companies also have their own in-house translation departments.• Finance: banks, insurance companies and accountancy firms operate on an internationalbasis and offer opportunities both to work with foreign clients from the UK and to beseconded to overseas offices.• Law: many of the large commercial firms in London also have offices in other Europeancapitals and commercial centres (particularly in Brussels).• Public Sector: the Civil Service; local authorities, international organisations includingthe UN and the EU institutions.ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade C in GCSE English LanguagePROGRESSION STATISTICS:100% to university21% to Russell Group universitiesALUMNI:Lovelace UddinMia SmithJoe RobinsonMustafar RahmanFUTURE CAREER LINKS:• Accounting and Finance• Diplomat• Journalist• Politician• Public Opinion Analyst• Education/Teacher• Political Consultant• Solicitor/Barrister• LobbyistWarwick University studying LawOxford University studying ClassicsUniveristy of Kent studying EducationQueen Mary University studying Law and PoliticsENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• Visits to Parliament and Supreme Court• Opportunities to speak and work with MPs, councillors and political action groups.ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• Joint Y12 & 13 trip to Berlin including an exchange visit with our partner school inKreuzberg• BFI Film institute A Level film day• Various events with Goethe Institut and other German cultural organisations includingcareers fairs, exhibitions etc• Pupils also have the option to attend films, plays, concerts etc in the target languagewhen they arise.32 33

6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEET6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEETHISTORYEXAM BOARD AQAwww.aqa.org.ukICTEXAM BOARD OCRwww.ocr.org.ukENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade B in GCSE HistoryPROGRESSION STATISTICS:The following students progressed to History based courses at university from the2014 cohort.Hosany Hassan History BirbeckRianna Alexander History WestminsterMichael Escorcio History WestminsterLauren Mahadoo History and International Relations De MontfortIsabel Fanfan International Relations and History LSEGinola Goncalves Modern History & Politics Essex UniversityALUMNI:Lewis IwuWilliam SharpJoel SemakulaMace Debate winnerMace Debate winnerRhodes ScholarFUTURE CAREER LINKS:Careers in law, the City, Civil Service, research.A History degree is adaptable and gives you skills that are transferable intomany areas.ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• Talks by historians• TripsENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade B in GCSE ICTPROGRESSION STATISTICS:11 Students went to university to study ICT and Computer Science related degrees.Very popular course for students that are interested in studying ICT and ComputerScience related degrees at university to name a few.ALUMNI:Carmela Tuazon Westminster Business Information SystemsAaron Dennis Goldsmiths Computer ScienceThomas Linford Nottingham Computer ScienceMichael Sarpong-Boateng Loughborough Computer Science and MathematicsFUTURE CAREER LINKS:• Business Information Technology• Business Computing• Computer Forensics and IT Security• Computer Networking and Computer Forensics• Computing and Business Information Technology• Telecommunication and Networks EngineeringENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• Computer programming club34 35

6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEET6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEETMATHEMATICSEXAM BOARD EDEXCELwww.edexcel.com/Subjects/Mathematics/Pages/Default.aspxMEDIAEXAM BOARD OCRhttp://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-media-studies-h140-h540/http://ocrmediastudies.weebly.com/ - student resources and exemplar workENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade A in GCSE MathsPROGRESSION STATISTICS:4 students went to University to study a Maths degree.ALUMNI:Krishna Limani King's College MathematicsSonia Kaur Queen Mary University MathematicsKirishath Natchethiram Queen Mary University MathematicsCasey Asante Warwick MathematicsMargaret Fregene Warwick Mathematics and StatisticsDhiren Atodaria Warwick Mathematics Operational Research,Statistics and EconomicsFUTURE CAREER LINKS:Accountancy, Economics, Maths, Finance, Business with finance, Statistics andresearch, Teaching, IT and computing, Retail.Jobs directly related to your degree include:• Aeronautical engineer• Higher education lecturer• Investment analyst• Meteorologist• StatisticianJobs where your degree would be useful include:• Actuary• Chartered certified accountant• Chartered management accountant• Corporate investment banker• Financial risk analyst• Operational researcher• Systems developerENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade B in GCSE English LanguagePROGRESSION STATISTICS:100% of media students last year went to university30% to study Media degreesOTHER PROGRESSION ROUTES:English, International relations, Teaching, Business, PsychologyALUMNI:Many students are currently working in a wide range of media related careers.We have a very vibrant media industry in this country.Errol Anderson’s blog. Errol Anderson is a music journalist and managing director ofnew music website, Decibel Soup. As well as working as a staff writer for MTV's urbanblog, The Wrap Up, he also spends his time freelancing for a number of popularwebsites. Digitalcruz.com – Genesis Rico de la Cruz’s website (Year 13).FUTURE CAREER LINKS:Very broad – media is an excellent accompaniment to many subjects from English,journalism, graphic design, animation through to sociology, psychology and law.ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• Ravensbourne Summer School• BFI Animation Courses (worth extra UCAS points, Silver Arts Award)• BFI Study Days• BFI Film Academy• Whole school and national competitionsENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• STEM project• King’s Factor Club• UKMT36 37

6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEET6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEETPHYSICSEXAM BOARD EDEXCELwww.edexcel.com/quals/gce/gce15/physics/Pages/default.aspxPRODUCT DESIGN (3D DESIGN)EXAM BOARD AQAwww.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/a-level/design-and-technology-product-design-3d-2550ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade A in GCSE SciencePROGRESSION STATISTICS:30% of the total 6th Form cohort went on to study Science at degree level.98% of Science students went on to study degrees in 2014.20% of total Russell group students are studying Sciences.ALUMNI:Alexander Russo King's College London PhysicsJohn Andemeskel Kent Physics with a Foundation YearTran Nguyen Queen Mary University Mechanical EngineeringJames Casey Sheffield Aerospace Engineering withIndustrial ExperienceSir Edward Fennessey Inventor of RADAR, pioneer of telecommunicationsFUTURE CAREER LINKS:ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIESWITHIN DEPARTMENT:• Trip to Thorpe park for Mechanics• Lectures at UCL• Practical enrichment at undergraduate level at Queen Mary’s• Research scientists careers talks and workshopsENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade B in GCSE Product DesignPROGRESSION STATISTICS:10 Students who left last year went on to study Design and Architecture relateddegrees.ALUMNI:Rysharn Hewitt-Singh De Montfort ArchitectureDamani Howell De Montfort ArchitectureDiana Kolawole University of East London ArchitectureLuri Da Cunha University of the Creative Arts Graphic DesignConnor Beck Ravensbourne Graphic DesignKevin Jabouhttp://kevinjabou.com/ & http://www.kaezen.com/FUTURE CAREER LINKS:Studying Product Design will enable you to develop a critical understanding of designand technology and, in particular, to appreciate the complex relations between design,materials, manufacture and marketing. You will further develop the capacity toproblem solve, undertake the entire design process, and manufacture productstargeted at specific markets and/or users.Students who wish to pursue careers in any aspect of creativity, including industrialproduct design, engineering, architecture, marketing or advertising will find thiscourse provides a valuable foundation. Students with A level Product Design haveaccess to a wide range of possible career and University opportunities. You will learnand use a variety of transferable design skills including presentation, development,manufacture and planning. Overall, you will gain a valuable insight into the creativeworld of design.ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• National design competition entry.• Development of industry standard CAD skills.• Ability to apply for Arkwright Scholarships.38 39

6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEET6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEETPSYCHOLOGYEXAM BOARD AQAwww.aqa.org.ukSOCIOLOGYEXAM BOARD AQAwww.aqa.org.ukENTRY REQUIREMENTS:Grade B in GCSE English LanguageGrade B in GCSE MathsGrade B in GCSE SciencePROGRESSION STATISTICS:98% of Psychology students went on to study at university in 2014.27 students are studying Psychology at university from the 2014 cohort.ALUMNI:Lovelace Odoi Law WarwickNaomi Fishe Civil Engineering SurreyNadia Sultana Psychology WestminsterJai Birch Psychology WestminsterDamani Howell Architecture De MontfortFUTURE CAREER LINKS:• Clinical Psychology• Sports Psychology• Social Work• Teaching• Project Manager• Criminology• CounsellingENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• Work with a variety of HE providers• Opportunities to see famous Psychologistsat conferences and talks• Psychology of Law trip• Visit exhibitionsENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade B in GCSE English Language. Grade B in GCSESociology would be an advantage and will be used to prioritise when oversubscribed.PROGRESSION STATISTICS:100% of students studying sociology went on to study at university.42 students are studying a social science at university from the 2014 cohort.ALUMNI:Prashanta Ray Pharmacy MedwayDaniella Melius Psychology EssexLouiza Boateng Psychology Kent UniversityFUTURE CAREER LINKS:• Education/ Teaching• Civil Service• Psychologist• Politics• Social Work• Project Manager• Criminology• CounsellingENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• Work with a variety of HE providers (LSE, London Met)• Opportunities to visit various religious institutions• Opportunities to see famous Sociologists at conferences and talks• Visit exhibitions40 41

6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEET6TH FORM SUBJECT INFORMATION SHEETSPANISHEXAM BOARD AQAwww.aqa.org.uk/subjects/spanish/a-levelTHEOLOGY & PHILOSOPHY (RELIGIOUS STUDIES)EXAM BOARD EDEXCELwww.edexcel.com/quals/gce/gce08/rs/Pages/default.aspxENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade B in GCSE SpanishFUTURE CAREER LINKS:Spanish is spoken by at least an estimated 350 million people around the world and iscurrently the 4th most commonly spoken language worldwide. Geographically, a largenumber of countries have Spanish as a dominant language. This could improve youremployment potential in different areas:• Business• Law• Medicine• Engineering• International Relations• Journalism• Public Relations• Education• Further Education• ArtsThe knowledge of Spanish would help gain access into some of the greatest Spanishand Latin American literature, history of art, cinema and music. This could give you theopportunity to work in different areas:• Education• Further Education• Translation• Public Relations• Arts• JournalismENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT:• 6th Form Exchange• Cinema and Theatre Events• Instituto Cervantes Events (London)• UCL visit and link with Spanish Studies DepartmentENTRY REQUIREMENTS:Grade B in GCSE Religious StudiesGrade B in English Language if RS not studiedALUMNI:Wally Ntumba TEOL & Korean University of LancasterLouiza Boateng Psychology Kent UniversityKevin East Psychology South Bank UniversitySarah Ariyo Finance & Eonomics Herts UniversityGifty Bisiriu Politics Coventry UniversityYasmine Aidoo English St. Mary’s UniversityTheresa Boakyewaa Nursing Essex UniversityFUTURE CAREER LINKS:Students that have taken Philosophy & Theology have gone on to work in many fieldsof work including:• Law• Business• Acting• Journalism• Teaching• Technology (innovation)• Economics• Civil Service fast streamer• Health service manager• Marketing executive• Psychotherapist• Recruitment consultant42 43

FAQsWHERE EXACTLY IS YOUR6TH FORM?We are in Boleyn Road in ForestGate in the London Borough ofNewham. Our postcode is E7 9QD.We are easily reached via the 104,238 325 and 678 bus routes.St Antony's Road is the closest busstop for the 104 and 238 andWest Ham Park is the closest busstop for the 325 and 678.Upton Park and Plaistowunderground stations are a tenminute walk away.As part of our commitment tosustainability, we have a number ofbicycle sheds. One of the key aims isto reduce our carbon footprint byenabling both students and staff totravel to campus using alternatemeans with less dependency on cars.Please see the map on the insideback cover for our exact location.ARE YOU A CATHOLIC 6TH FORM?Yes we are. We uphold anenvironment that is warm andwelcoming, well-ordered anddisciplined, reflecting the mutualtrust and respect between staff andpupils where each person isrecognised as an individual, valuedand enabled to fulfil their potential tothe highest possible standard.Students from other faiths share ourvalues, as indeed do those with nofaith background.ISN’T ST BONAVENTURE'S ABOYS SCHOOL?Although we are a boy's Secondaryschool, we are a mixed,co-educational 6th Form and we willcontinue to provide a fantasticeducation for both boys and girlswho make successful applications tojoin us.HOW DO I APPLY?You can download our applicationform from our websitewww.stbons.org and email it back tous. Paper copies are available forthose that want them.WHAT IS YOUR DRESS CODE?We want students to be successful inall aspects of their lives. We expectstudents to attend every day informal business attire. SportsScience students are expected towear the allocated Sports Sciencetracksuit during practical lessons andformal business attire at all othertimes whilst on campus.CAN I GET A BURSARY ORHARDSHIP PAYMENT?Yes. You must see our bursaryadministrator and if you are eligible,you will receive a bursary paymentevery term. Remember, we also offera subject bursary for Excellence Plusstudents so it pays to work hardnow.44 45

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