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Halliford School Welcome to Halliford Sixth Form. Please take the time to carefully read this guide and talk to the staff and current sixth form students about what is on offer here. I believe that the Sixth Form at Halliford offers a very special environment that bridges the gap between school and the outside world whilst being underpinned by the care and commitment that is the bedrock of what we offer here in our community. Sixth Form life is very different to your school experience as a pupil in Years 7 to 11. A-level courses place demands on students that you will have never experienced before. However, although the priority is clearly to help you to achieve the best academic results possible, the Sixth Form at Halliford School will offer you opportunities to develop as a fully rounded individual. Our success in recent years, both in terms of A Level results and university destinations and entry into the world of industry is due to the close collaboration between staff and students that is at the heart of our Sixth Form community with each student’s unique potential being recognised, valued and supported to help you to become the very best that you can be. We will provide you with significant support in preparing for university, apprenticeship or entry into the work place. It is worth thinking carefully about the fact that the staff at Halliford will know you extremely well and have years of experience in supporting students like you and this really does mean a great deal and has a significant impact on our high rates of success as a school. Due to recent changes to increase the content included in A level courses, we have taken the decision to move to offer a Sixth Form curriculum that is based on three A level subjects plus an EPQ for most students. We offer a wide variety of subjects and offer a free choice to students and then do our best to create a timetable that is built around your choices. We also encourage you to seize the many activities on offer – academic, sporting and in the arts. As a Foreword by The Headmaster small school the leadership opportunities available to you are extensive and quite unlike those offered in larger schools and colleges. It is these skills that many of our students find invaluable as they prepare their applications to study beyond Halliford School. We believe that this well-rounded, diverse approach is key to building confidence – both academic and personal. Entry into the Sixth Form is an excellent chance to build a fresh start as you cast off your school uniform for business dress and make that transition from a child to become a young man or woman as a highly valued member of our Sixth Form. This academic year, we have invested in our Sixth Form facilities to offer our students the best possible environment in which to study. Our modern state of the art twenty-first century office style Sixth Form centre offers the ideal place to study with the Vibe Café then providing that spot for a coffee and a chat or more collaborative working. At the same time, we have increased the amount of contact time students have with their teachers. We believe that we offer our students the best possible opportunities to excel and we look forward to showing you around the Sixth Form area when you visit. As the Headmaster it is a real pleasure to get to know each of you and to watch you grow in independence as you progress through your final two years at Halliford School. These are often the times we see new talents and skills unearthed. I greatly value the relationships built with our Sixth Form students and our parents and truly believe that the two years spent in the Sixth Form here will be hugely rewarding and enjoyable. I hope that I will have the pleasure of welcoming you into the Sixth Form at Halliford School. With warm wishes, James Davies Headmaster 2
Sixth Form Course Guide 2018 – 2019 Dear Future Hallifordian, Welcome and thank you for thinking about joining the Halliford Sixth Form in the next stage of your academic career. Deciding what subjects to take and where to continue your studies is an exciting task with many different options and pressures and we hope that you can join us as you complete your journey. Halliford School is an extended family, where the subject teachers provide incredible support, both inside and outside of lessons. Your personal tutor, who you see twice a day, provides you with all the help and guidance you need for all manner of issues ranging from moral support to advice with selecting the best University. Indeed, our pastoral support has always been rated as excellent, largely due to the number of people who are willing and able to care for our students as they progress through the school. Our teachers are not just supportive and friendly, but they are also deeply passionate about their respective subjects. Our philosophy encompasses a desire to instil this same passion in our students and to prepare them for life after school. We do this via a comprehensive PSHE lecture programme that includes a plethora of outside speakers, who cover a range of topics. In addition to this we equip our students with the skills and expertise they need to succeed at University and beyond. A survey by CIMA found that 74% of school leavers had insufficient soft skills and that 65% lacked professionalism. At Halliford we believe that our students, for the most part, fall into the 26%/35% categories due to the numerous enrichment activities that are available. Every year there are opportunities to take part in public speaking and debating competitions, both in house and outside of school. Music and singing competitions or recitals, numerous trips and visits Welcome by The Head of Sixth Form to conferences and University lectures as well as the opportunity to participate in our annual drama production or to visit art exhibitions. Indeed, there are many other events to speak of not least of which include the opportunity to participate in the extensive sporting program. As part of your preparation for University, we insist that all students take part in independent learning and study skills seminars run by an external company and we encourage students to undertake an Extended Project Qualification which is thought of highly by universities and is fantastic preparation for post 18 independent study. Currently, the school sits the stand-alone AS exam at the end of Lower Sixth, in some subjects, alongside formal internal examinations in all others. As a student you have already been through the decision making process as you chose your GCSEs and now, as you specialise further, you face selecting your A Level subjects. Let us help you through this period and give you our guidance as you decide on what you may end up doing for the rest of your lives. University, and any post 18 career for that matter, will be a time when you no longer have the support structures that you have now. At Halliford School we are perfectly placed, with the skills and expertise, to equip and prepare you for this time. Our philosophy of guidance, help and support as well as the gentle process of removing the ‘training wheels’ as you progress through the Sixth Form is tried and tested and I hope that we will see you in our Sixth Form next year. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me via email, otherwise good luck in your GCSEs and see you in September! Sean Slocock Head of Sixth Form 3
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