WELCOME TO 6TH FORM MAGNA AUDE AT ELVIN Dare for greatness CURRICULUM WELCOME We are expanding our curriculum provision in sixth form at , and the subjects we offer will be based on demand from pupils, as well as our many areas of strength as a school. We are also collaborating with ’s sixth form in Park on how they can work with us to complement our curriculum.

Welcome to Ark Elvin Academy’s sixth form. Our sixth form is part of PLANNED COURSES FOR SEPTEMBER 2015: a vibrant, growing school, where we have strong • Art • Drama and • Product Design values and high aspirations • History Theatre Studies • Further for every one of our • Philosophy and Mathematics pupils. Our motto of magna aude – dare for greatness – is nowhere • Biology Ethics Psychology more important than for our sixth form pupils as they gain the Mathematics • • • Economics qualifications that will help them to achieve their goals in life. • Business Studies • Geography • Physical Education • Sociology As an 11-18 school we are able to provide our sixth form pupils with • Media • English Literature Government learning opportunities and support throughout each day, and as an Chemistry • • • Physics and Politics Ark school we offer enrichment experiences not only within school • Music but with other schools and partner organisations. • French • Spanish

Our sixth formers are leaders within the school and are beacons of our four values – integrity, courage, community, and mastery. It is through these values that they are able to achieve the success that they deserve. Our aim is for every sixth form pupil to finish year 13 with the academic results, wider experiences, and tailored guidance they need to secure a place at a reputable university.

I hope you enjoy reading a little more about Ark Elvin Academy sixth form and look forward to seeing you join us. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Annabel Bates, Principal DESTINATIONS

The core aim of the sixth form at Ark Elvin Academy is to support your progress to a good university or school leaver training programme, and ultimately allow you to pursue a rewarding career of choice. We want every pupil to have the option of a place at a university, so that you can make the choice of your pathway after school.

In addition to providing support for your academic studies and opportunities for you to develop the skills and attributes that the best universities and employers are seeking in applicants, we will ensure that you receive comprehensive advice and guidance about the best option for you when you leave us at the end of Year 13.

YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• Presentations from visiting universities on student finance, choosing the right course and all aspects of the UCAS process • Employer workshops to help you develop key skills such as communication, team-working, leadership, resilience • Visits to a variety of work places • Ark work experience opportunities • Trips to top 50 UK universities • Support of a personal tutor • Advice and guidance interviews with the Head of Sixth Form and careers advisors • Access to network university and careers events and to meet other Ark sixth form students ENRICHMENT

At Ark Elvin Academy we recognise that your success in sixth form and beyond depends not just on what you learn in the classroom. For this reason we have a well developed enrichment programme, including trips to universities and employers, and regular visiting speakers to talk about careers, universities, or to share their inspiring stories. GET IN TOUCH As part of the Ark network, we are also able to offer a variety of extra opportunities to our pupils.

OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

• Ark bursaries for post 16 and higher education • Bursaries ranging from £30,000 (across three years) to £3,000 • Bursary students become core members of the Ark alumni network • Funded trips and residential visits to leading universities during sixth form • University and Careers Success Programme Apply for Ark Elvin Academy's Sixth Form HOW TO APPLY • Year 12 work experience via our website at arkelvinacademy.org • Employability skills workshops • University partnerships We’d love to tell you If you have any questions • Oxbridge/Medics support more about what we can please just call or email us. Career Insight Days • do for you at sixth form. T: 020 8902 6362 • Ark sixth form Enrichment events Come and see us, meet E: [email protected] • Entry into national Debating Matters competition our staff and see for W: arkelvinacademy.org Ark Poetry Slam at the Roundhouse Theatre yourself why Ark Elvin is • Cecil Avenue, • Ark Senior basketball competition a great choice for you. HA9 7DU