SIXTH FORM STUDENT GUIDE 2018

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Sixth Form Student Guide Outline of the Lower Sixth Finding a balance The trick at the beginning of the Lower Sixth is to organise your time effectively so you can keep up with the demands of your A level courses, cope with your new responsibilities and involve yourself in extra-curricular activities. It is not an easy balance to achieve and you should seek guidance from your teachers, tutor, Head of House or Head of Sixth Form if you are struggling. Pantomime During the latter half of the first term, it is your chance to be involved in the Sixth Form panto. Participation is expected, whether as script writer, director, performer, costume maker or curtain mechanic! The whole thing is loads of fun! Other events Around Easter time, prefects are elected. Other prefects will be added to the first group during the year and these are chosen by the staff. Shortly after Easter, the Head of School and deputies are elected by staff. Mock examinations take place in January and external examinations for AS levels may happen in May and June. Find out your own schedule! It is important to work hard throughout the year because you will not get the grades you are looking for if you leave revision to the last minute. 12
Sixth Form Student Guide Outline of the Upper Sixth The journey through UCAS and Apprenticeship applications During your summer holidays you may have sorted out what you want to study or where you want to work. If not, then the first term will be a busy one. Decisions about your future are important and so there is a team of experienced tutors to support and spend time talking to you. Most of the first term is spent organising your choices, writing personal statements and talking to your reference writers. There is also time for advice on interview techniques as well as feedback from students who have been on Open Days and interviews. If you are applying for Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry, Nursing, etc. we will help you to prepare for your Multiple Mini Interviews by way of a series of mini mock interviews in an assessment centre style event. There will also be mock interviews tailored to your individual needs for a variety of university courses and apprenticeships. The Preparatory School Head will set up mock interviews for any students applying for Primary School Teaching. We also invite several universities into school to run a series of mock interviews which students can sign up for. There will also be an opportunity for you to complete an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) during the autumn and spring terms. Duties and Responsibilities The prefect team work with the new Lower Sixth and train them in their duties. School and House responsibilities are passed over to the Lower Sixth during the year so that you can concentrate on your studies. Academic work You will have final A-level examinations in May and June so don’t take on too many things. Ensure that paid work does not interfere with your academic commitments. It is important to work consistently throughout the year if you are to get the grades you need to go to the university or apprenticeship of your choice. 13
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