Please indicate your 1st and 2nd choice of date to attend by writing 1 and 2 in the boxes below. Tuesday 16th January 2018 Thursday 18th January 2018 Wednesday 24th January 2018 Please make sure you have checked which dates have been allocated for your school to attend (see overleaf).

Please choose up to 5 subject sessions from the list below. Indicate your session order of preference by writing numbers in the boxes eg 1 2 3 4 5 (1 being the most important). You can choose from all A Level subjects, all Vocational subjects, or a mix! The GCSE entry grades for the levels will give you an idea of which courses would be best suited to you. Don’t worry too much though if you’re not sure, these are just to give you a guide. If it is a subject you have not studied before, choose it from the level closest to your predicted grades. Year 11 Level 1 up to Level 2 Vocational - no formal entry requirements up to 2 or 3 GCSEs at grade 4 Level 3 Vocational - 4 or 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above A Levels - a minimum of 2 grade 5/6s and 4 grade 4s at GCSE

A Levels Vocational Courses Music Level 2 and Level 3 Archaeology (Extended Project) 3D Design Crafts Level 3 Musical Theatre Level 3 Taster Art and Design - Fine Art Applied Science Level 3 Painting and Decorating Art and Design - Photography Art and Design Level 1 and Level 2 Pathway to Work and Art and Design - Textiles Art and Design Level 3 Independent Living Level 1 Biology Backstage Arts Level 3 (Thurs 18th only) Business Studies Beauty Therapy Performing Arts Acting Level 3 Chemistry Bricklaying Performing and Production Arts Days Computer Science Business Level 1 and Level 2* Level 1 and Level 2 Dance Business Level 3 Personal Training Level 3 Design Technology Carpentry and Joinery Plastering Drama and Theatre Studies Child Care Level 1 and Level 2 Plumbing Tuesday 16th January 2018 Economics Child Care Level 3 Professional Cookery Engineering Certificate Construction & the Built Sport Level 3 Thursday 18th January 2018 English Language Environment Level 3 Sport & Active Leisure Level 1 English Language and Computing & Digital Technologies Sport (Coaching) Level 2 Wednesday 24th January 2018 Literature Level 3 Sport (Health, Fitness & Exercise English Literature Creative Media Level 1 Instruction) Level 2 Film Studies Creative Media Production Level 2 Sport (Development, Coaching & French Creative Media Production Fitness) Level 3 8.45am - 4.30pm at College, Level 3 Geography Sport & Exercise Sciences Level 3 Dance Level 3 Sim Balk Lane, York, YO23 2BB Geology Sport (Outdoor & Public Services) Electrical Installation Level 2 German Engineering & Performing Stonemasonry History - Ancient Engineering Operations Level 2 Travel and Tourism Level 2* Come and try the subjects History - Late Medieval & Engineering - Electrical & Electronic Early Modern Travel and Tourism Level 3 Level 3 you’re interested in... History - Modern Uniformed Public Services Level 3 Engineering - Manufacturing *Please note this is a combined session. Law Level 3 Law Certificate Fashion & Clothing Level 3 Information sessions Booking is required. Places are allocated Maths and Further Maths Football Coaching Level 2 Please choose which on a first-come, first-served basis. To book Media Studies Graphic Design Level 3 sessions you would like Music your place or for more information visit Hairdressing to attend by writing 1, 2, 3 Music Technology www.yorkcollege.ac.uk Hair and Media Make-up and 4 in the boxes below. Physical Education Health and Social Care Level 1 and or call 01904 770239 Physics Level 2 How to choose your A Levels Politics Health and Social Care Level 3 A day in the life of an Where everyone matters and a successful future begins Psychology Hospitality Level 2* A Level student Religious Studies Hospitality Services A day in the life of a Sociology IT Level 1  Vocational student Spanish Information and Creative Technologies Level 2 Apprenticeships - what are Motor Vehicle they all about?

MKT0201/0917 Come and experience College life! College transport Year 11 Taster Days 2018 Application Form You may now be thinking about what to do after Year 11 You are able to use the York College coach services for Students from the following York Schools should apply to attend on either Tuesday 16th or Thursday 18th but are unsure of what your options are, or if you’ll like the your journey to and from College if these are applicable for January. Please indicate your 1st and 2nd choice of date to attend. course or subjects you’re thinking about choosing. where you live. At York College we want to help you make an informed For details of the College coach transport routes All Saints RC School Manor CE Academy choice about your future by helping you find out what suits and timetables, please visit our website Archbishop Holgate’s School you best. Join us on one of our Taster Days and experience www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/travel or phone InfoZone The Danesgate Community our wide-range of exciting subjects for yourself. This is at York College on 01904 770400. Huntington School a fantastic opportunity to get a preview of College life, York High School If you would like to use one of the College coach explore our impressive facilities, meet tutors and students services on the Taster Day, please indicate this when who have the same interests as you and ask any questions Students not from the schools listed should ideally apply to attend on Wednesday 24th January as a first choice. you apply and put the route number you would like to you may have. Please also choose a 2nd choice date from either 16th or 18th January. travel on. What can I try? How do I apply for a Taster Day? Please check with your school that the date you choose does not clash with exams or revision sessions You can choose up to five subject sessions - you can before applying. choose from all A Levels, all Vocational subjects, or a mix of Via our website the two. You just need to tell us your order of preference Visit www.yorkcollege.ac.uk and follow the Taster Day link for them, with number one being the subject you’d like to on our homepage to complete the application form. Please complete the details below. try the most. Each A Level session will last approximately You must fill in your address and contact number so that we can get in touch to confirm your place. 45 minutes and the Vocational sessions up to 90 minutes. By email You also need to choose a general information session to attend. Send all the details required as listed on the application First name: form on this leaflet (personal details, preferred We will allocate you as many of your choices as possible, dates and subject choices in order of preference) to Last name: subject to class times and group sizes. There will also [email protected] be opportunities to find out about tutorial sessions and Date of Birth: general support at College as well as extra-curricular By post activities. Complete your details opposite and your subject choices Address: Do I need to wear school uniform? on the list overleaf and return the form to: Taster Days, No, but please try to dress appropriately as some subjects Schools Liaison Team, GF054, York College, Sim Balk will be practical. In particular, students doing: Lane, York, YO23 2BB.

• Bricklaying, Carpentry & Joinery, Electrical Installation, By telephone Contact/Mobile No: Postcode: Painting & Decorating, Plastering, Plumbing, Call the Schools Liaison Team on 01904 770239 to book Stonemasonry and Motor Vehicle should wear clothing your place. School: they don’t mind getting dirty and sturdy shoes (eg walking boots). The closing date for applications is Email: Friday 22nd December 2017. • Dance, Acting or Musical Theatre should bring loose clothing and suitable footwear. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and many subjects get booked up quickly You must provide an emergency contact otherwise you will be unable to attend. • Sport should bring suitable clothing and footwear for – so don’t delay! Emergency contact name: indoor exercise. We will contact you by letter at the end of November • Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy or Hair & Media through to December to confirm your place. Relationship to you: Make-up should wear black clothing if possible, You must have pre-booked a place in order to attend no expensive jewellery and shoes with a low heel. any of these Taster Days. Emergency contact no: Do I need to bring anything? Please bring a pen and some paper to make notes. Do you have any Yes No Details: Lunch will be provided by York College*, however you special requirements? may wish to bring some money to buy a snack or drink. Alternatively you can bring your own lunch with you which you can eat in the College social areas. Please tick if you wish to use Route Number: *subject to availability a College coach on the day ------