OFSTED October 2009 - Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

Welcome to theHARRIS POST-16FEDERATIONOpen Evening 2011

Steve KenningPrincipalHarris City Academy Crystal Palace

At the Harris Federation we valuethe highest standards in:• Academic performance for all abilities and aptitudes.• Uniform.• Good manners, courtesy and respect for others.• Self discipline and behaviour.Post 16 visit to South Africa 2010

The future is open . . . .6

. . . But confusing too!7

The world is changing rapidly –we need to compete at thehighest level

“We want our voices to be heard. We want control over our lives. ………..this is now having an explosive effect on the way we think of ourselves as citizens,as employees, as consumers.”Soshana ZuboffProf of Business Administration,Harvard, 2004

21st Century SkillsKnowledge,Awarenessand+Informa(on, Media and Technology SkillsInforma(on LiteracyMedia literacyLearning and Innova(on SkillsCrea(vity and Innova(onCri(cal Thinking and Problem SolvingLife and Career SkillsFlexibility and AdaptabilityIni(a(ve and Self-­‐Direc(onSocial and Cross-­‐Cultural SkillsUnderstandingICT LiteracyCommunica(on and Collabora(onProduc(vity and AccountabilityLeadership and Responsibility21st Century Educational Outcomes 10

‘All Can Achieve’‘Students impressive levels of self-confidence, personal development and exemplarybehaviour coupled to the guidance they receive prepares them exceptionally well forthe future challenges’.OFSTED October 2009

Outstanding Examination ResultsA Level Results• 100% pass rate at A Level• 80.9% at grades A*-C• Vast majority of students progress on touniversities including OxbridgeBTEC Results• 100% pass rate at Levels 2 and 3‘Students make outstanding progress in the sixth form’. - OFSTED October 2009

We want everyone to .........Believe they have anunending potentialto be betterLive THREE objectives:You are unique. There is no-one in the world like you - respect yourself!Be self-directedTake accountability for yourself and your actions.

“Winning is not a some-me thing; it’s an all the-­‐-me thing. You don’t win once in a while, you don’t do things right once in a while, you do them right all of the -me. Winning is a habit.”Vince Lombardi

Our Future Expectations•100% pass rate at A Level•75% grades A and B•75% Distinctions at BTEC•97% attendance•90% go on to University

Louise LeeAssistant Principal - Post 16Harris City Academy Crystal Palace16

A wide and varied curriculum choice•35 AS/A Level Subjects•15 BTEC courses•The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme•Extension Studies•Enrichment Activities‘The curriculum is broad and responsive to student’s needs’.- OFSTED October 2009

International Baccalaureate 2011The third year of operation at Harris for hisworldwide qualification

Group1Group2Group3Extended EssayTheory of KnowledgeGroup4Crea>vity, Ac>onand ServiceGroup5Group6

We aim to help each of our post-16 students to:Mature as a learner and adultDevelop relevant skillsAchieve the best possible qualificationsMaximise the number of UCAS pointsand best possible grades for UniversityExperience life changing activitiesAdd ‘extra value’ to your CV‘Care, guidance and support are a truly outstanding feature of the provision for the sixth form’.OFSTED October 2009

AS / A26 Periods(5 hours per week)BTECAS / A26 Periods(5 hours per week)AS / A2IB6 Periods(5 hours per week)BTECAS / A26 Periods(5 hours per week)EnrichmentEnrichment6 Periods(5 hours per week)How the curriculum works - Year 12

AS / A26 Periods(5 hours per week)BTECAS / A26 Periods(5 hours per week)AS / A2IB6 Periods(5 hours per week)BTEC6 Periods(5 hours per week)EnrichmentEnrichment6 Periods(5 hours per week)How the curriculum works - Year 13

Enhancement ActivitiesYASSGCSE Spanish and MandarinExtended ProjectCISCORe-sit GCSE English/MathsLiteracy for allCritical Thinking AS level‘Extensive extra-curricular provision benefits many students’ - OFSTED October 2009

Excellent FacilitiesHarris City Academy Crystal Palace - £10 million new buildNew Sixth Form BlockNew internal gallery/walkwayNew entranceHarris Academy MertonNew dedicated Post-16 blockExcellent sports facilitiesHarris Academy South NorwoodHi-tech video editing suitePost 16 blockModern £40 million new build in 2006Harris Academy PurleyMajor re-development taking place as a new Academyand a new Post-16 block

Admissions•Courses for all•References are important•Sixth Form Federation is growing25

Choose the best place to study Post-16Does the School/College offer the courses you want?(Be aware of the total package)What are the entry requirements?Quality of teaching?What are the expectations?What support and guidance will you be given?(UCAS, careers, work support, etc)What are the results like?Travel arrangements?Personal development/C.V opportunitiesFacilities‘Students say that ‘teachers are always there for you if you need help with anything’ ‘. OFSTED October 2009

The Rest of the Evening•Please ask any questions before you go home!•If you wish to go to the Harris Academy South Norwood -the mini-bus will leave from behind the Assembly Hall•Please visit the subjects you need information from•Thank you for coming!27