Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15 October 2015
The Next Step towards your Future …
Programme
Introduction
Mrs Raffray - Headteacher
A Level Options –
Miss Gandi – Director of Sixth Form
Timeline and Support
Academic & Pastoral Life Miss Gandi & Mrs M-H Collins –
in the Sixth Form
Deputy Headteacher
Enhancing the
Curriculum
Lida Ghanadian and Ridhi Thukral–
School Ambassadors
Alexia Kirov – Deputy Head Girl
UCAS
Mr Murphy - Director of Sixth Form
(UCAS)
16+ Scholarship
Mrs Georgina Savic- Registrar and
Marketing Manager
Academic Life in the Sixth Form
Academic Rigour, Extension and Achievement
Academically, the Sixth Form at St Augustine's Priory is
transformative;
thinking independently and critically is a requisite of all
subjects, and extra reading and research adds a new
dimension to the curriculum. Studying subjects you
genuinely love, in great depth, with teachers who are
specialists in their field, is truly intellectually
stimulating.‘
Sixth Form Pupil 2015
A Level Options – support
Upper V students are supported throughout this process. This
includes:
 A comprehensive ISCO service comprising personal profiles, a
dedicated website for research and an individual interview
with a careers specialist
 A PSHEE programme focusing on reflection (particularly from
today’s sessions), developing ideas for research and specific
careers-related information.
 A dedicated mentor from the staff to discuss both academic
progress and A Level options
 Guidance and tailored support from subject specialists and
subject examiners and moderators
 A Stretch and Challenge scheme for girls thinking about top
tier Universities, eg. Oxbridge
A Level Options – an overview
 Lower VI option blocks are constructed around the Upper V
students’ preferences – they are NOT pre-set blocks
 Girls use the advice and support given to them to
thoroughly investigate the subject requirements of future
career paths and courses available at University
Timeline
Timing
Sep
15 Oct
Sep-Dec
Jan
24 Feb
11 Mar
18 Mar
21 May
May Sept
Actions / Activities
Ongoing Support
throughout the school year:
ISCO Interviews
Taster Day and Sixth Form Open Evening
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Academic Mentoring
Reflection, research and discussion
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PSHE sessions centred
around careers
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Opportunities for Q&A with
current Sixth Formers
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Liaison with Form tutors,
subject specialists and
senior staff
•
Stretch and Challenge
scheme
•
Miss Gandi, Mr Murphy and
Ms Hales on hand to
provide advice and answer
questions
GCSE Mocks
Discuss results with subject teachers and
assess suitability
Finalise four preferred subjects for A Level.
Complete options form.
Discuss with Senior Form Tutor
Letter from SFT to parents confirming
choices
Final deadline for confirming choices
Option blocks published.
No changes to option blocks after this time
Students can change their subjects for A
Level but must select subjects from the
published option blocks
New A Level Requirements:
Depth and Rigour
Lower VI
Supporting Courses
3 or 4 A Level subjects
Upper VI
3 or 4 A Level subjects
--------This year 5 students are
continuing with 4 A
levels. All of them are
Oxbridge applicants
 Guided Study
 EPQ – Stretch and Challenge
scheme
 General RS – Harvard Justice
Programme
 PSHEE
 PE
Other Enrichment
 Our Sixth Formers were
regularly attendees at the
London School of
Economics Public Lectures
held every day during term
time.
 Two of our Sixth Form
Politics students grilled the
Cabinet Health Minister live
on BBC TV in an election
special.
 Many Sixth Formers achieved
certificates from UK universities
after studying online courses.
These included: a Politics course
from Leeds University; a
Preparing for University course
with East Anglia University and a
How to Succeed in Interviews
from Sheffield University
What Sixth Formers think …
“Although we are all strong minded individuals
we are also a collective and a team. We have
learnt to work together effectively, where a
great deal of responsibility is placed upon us, but
together we are able to deliver.”
Sixth Former 2015
Ridhi Thukral – School Ambassador
Academic Life in the Sixth Form
Alexia Kirov – Deputy Head Senior
Extension and Achievement
Lida Ghanadian– School Ambassador
Beyond the classroom
Beyond the classroom – Leadership
Opportunities
 Leadership Course
 Young Enterprise - Sixth
Form team won Young
Enterprise Company of
the Year 2015 and Best
Report (Regional Final)
 Priory Players
 Model United Nations
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School Council
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Travel Scholarship
Stewardship programme
Self Enrichment
Work Experience
Prom
Individualised attention and personal support
 Small form groups and classes
 Individualised mentoring & academic monitoring
 Target setting, learning plans and report reviews
 Regular study skills sessions
 Whole School Work Scrutiny and Lesson Observation
programme
 Regular and open communication with families
The right advice, the right space.
 Senior staff and Sixth Form Team subject choice
interviews
 New Interview Exchange Programme with the John Lyon
School for boys in Harrow
 Interviews at King’s College School in Wimbledon
 Senior staff and Sixth Form Team UCAS interviews
 Subject experts – including subject examiners & moderators
 Exceptional facilities – Common Room with staff on
hand, quiet study spaces, dedicated ICT study room
 Expert UCAS advice & Careers advice
What Sixth Formers think …
'The unique combination of small class sizes,
personalised teaching, and independent study
(enhanced especially by the new Sixth Form study
centre) makes for a premium academic experience unparalleled preparation for university life.’
Sixth form pupil 2015
Value Added: Over 50% of our A2 students have
achieved 2 or 3 grades above CAT predictions
Most common grade at AS was A
4 pupils got 4A grades or better
UCAS and Careers Advice
 Our Upper VI applied to 135 different university
degrees and received 122 offers - 90% success rate
 Each year, girls receive unconditional offers from a
wide range of Russell Group Universities.
 All our Art Foundation applicants received offers from
all their first choice colleges.
UCAS and Careers Advice
 ISCO
 Futurewise
 University Evenings
 School Careers Evening
 Careers Fair – e.g Global Expo
 University Fairs
 London University Taster Days
 University Open Days
16+ Scholarship
If you require any information, do speak to
Mrs Georgina Savic- Registrar and Marketing Manager.