Newsletter - Issue 1 - October 2013 - The Langley Academy

6 th FORMThe 6 th Form has started in a very positive manner with a real sense of purpose. Year 12 have settledwell into the 6 th Form and are embracing the challenges of studying AS Levels and BTECs.STUDY SKILLSWe invited an external company in to deliver a session on study skills to Year 12 and 13. The studentslearned strategies about how to become an active learner rather than a passive learner – let’s hopethat they can put this into practice in the Mock Exam week in December.CREST AwardMr Brozny has been leading some of our Year 13 students through the CREST award and we arepleased to announce that Matthew Roberts, Jade Scammell, Gurgundeep Singh, Shiva Vanukuruand Archibald Nhlangano achieved the silver award from the British Science Association:UCASThe UCAS season has now opened and we have already sent many applications off including RussellGroup universities. Year 13 students are working hard on their personal statements and the Tutorsand teachers have worked hard to ensure the references are ready to go. Keep up the good workYear 13!Some students have decided to pursue a different pathway at post-18 i.e.apprenticeships/employment. These students are now being supported by Mr Trafford-Smith inorder to ensure they are taking every opportunity open to them and receiving the best possiblecareers advice and guidance.Year 11Year 11 students have already started to consider their post-16 options. We held a 6 th Form OpenEvening last week and we were really pleased with the amount of students/parents/carers whoattended and the questions that were asked about the different subjects we have to offer. The nextstep in the process is the Taster Day on Monday 16 December where Year 11 will attend TasterSessions of real A Level/BTEC classes. Students will be able to wear Business Dress for this day andwill have access to the 6 th Form Centre. For more information about applying to our 6 th Form pleasesee the 6 th Form section of our website.Ms Humber21