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HEAD TEACHER’S FOREWORD
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Mr. D. H Jenkins Headteacher Mr. D. H Jenkins Headteacher
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Contents
3. Coming Back - Why the Sixth Form? - What does the Sixth Form provide?
5. Subject choices and the Sixth Form Curriculum
9. Advice on choosing courses
10. Fitting In: Expectations of Sixth Form students in Brynteg
12. Sixth Form Uniform
13. Entry Requirements
14. Moving On: UCAS Guide and Calendar
16. Settling In: Support for Sixth Form Students
17. Settling Down: Monitoring and Mentoring
18. Careers and Work Experience
19. Keeping Track: Key Dates
20. Taking Part: Additional Opportunities Within the 6th Form
26. Brynteg Student Community
27. Peer Mentoring
28 - 37. GCSE and AS and A Level Results
38. Miscellaneous Information
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Life in The Sixth Form
Coming back - Why the Sixth Form?
Now is the time for you and your parents to decide what you are going to do next year. There are a number of Learning Pathways that you can follow and you will have to think very carefully about your long-term future. The Sixth Form is only one of several routes; you will have learned about these other ways from other sources. This booklet will explain the Sixth Form opportunities at Brynteg.
The main reasons for staying on at school are:
1. To follow a two two year year course course preparing preparing you you for for Advanced Advanced Level Level GCE GCE examinations examinations or a BTEC Qualification.Qualification. These These are arethe thenormal normal qualifications qualifications for entry for intoentry university into Higher or higher Education. education.
2. To study a one year vocational BTEC course or other level 2 qualifications with the opportunity to resit some GCSE subjects and gain additional experience via work experience, charity work etc.
If you decide to come back to the Sixth Form you will find that life in Years 12 and 13 is a little different to what you have experienced in school so far. As this booklet will show, we will still be looking for high standards of behaviour, attendance and a positive attitude from you and you can still depend on on high high standards standards of of support support and and help help from from us. us. However, However, as as you you begin begin in the Sixth Form you are entering into a new stage of your education that will see you mature from older children into young adults. This brings new responsibilities but also many privileges, one of which is having the opportunity to take a full and active part in the life of the Sixth Form.
What does the Sixth Form provide?
The Sixth Form provides far more than mere qualifications; it is, and always has been, a very special part of secondary education. It caters in a particular way for those students who decide to stay in school beyond the statutory leaving age. What does the Sixth Form provide?
Self Development
Sixth Form students have the opportunity to develop in a protected environment and take responsibility for their own learning. You will become more mature, acquiring such characteristics as self-awareness, self-discipline and a sense of responsibility. You have the opportunity - whatever your career ambition or intellectual potential - to make important social, personal and academic gains. These will come from your involvement in Enrichment Studies, extra-curricular activities, societies, sport, from your friendships with your fellow students and from the more informal relationships with members of staff.
Leadership and Responsibility
You will be given the opportunity to develop characteristics of leadership and responsibility. The Sixth Form provides seniority, privileges and duties. You must set standards of behaviour, work and appearance which will be an example to younger students. You will give the lead in organising societies and sports teams, and “in-house” competitions suchThere as isthe a CommonEisteddfod. Room There where is you a willCommon learn to Room behave where responsibly you will underlearn toyour behave own supervision. responsibly under your own supervision.
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Intellectual Development
In most subjects the style of study is different in Years 12 and 13 - more relaxed, less formal in some ways, yet more demanding, less straightforward in others. You will learn how to use the Library, for study, for reference, for reading periodicals and newspapers,for research, and will have study periods when you are expected to work on your own. In Years 12 and 13, staff do not “spoon-feed” students, nor do they expect to have to make you work. You have volunteered to stay on at school. You are expected to do far more work than is set, and to gain an awareness of the wider implications of the subjects studied. In all these ways, you will develop intellectual skills and good work habits that are essential for success in employment and in Higher Education. You should expect to complete a minimum of ten hours additional work per week outside contact lessons. This will increase to fifteen hours per week in Year 13.
General Education and extra curricular opportunities
Many of you will have already decided on a career, and will pursue your chosen subjects with single-minded determination. Extra-curricular activities are an important part of broadening education and there are many opportunities in the sixth form including reading groups, orchestra, choirs, school productions and cultural events, sportsSixth teams, Form Young Enterprise and The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. The opportunities are endless including sporting and cultural domestic and overseas educational visits, opportunities to participate in local, regional and national competitions, local, national and international charity events and so on.
Support
We promote traditional values in the Sixth Form at Brynteg. We hope that the experience of attending the Sixth Form will make a positive contribution to each individual. You are encouraged to accept more responsibility for your actions and educational progress. We pride ourselves on the pastoral care and support on offer for each of you. You not only have the opportunity to develop your academic skills but also to gain a wide range of experiences that we hope will contribute to your future success.
Prefects 2015 - 16
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Sub ject Choices SUBJECT CHOICES
THE SIXTH FORM CURRICULUM
If you decide to return to the Sixth Form you will find that there will still be a significant level of support provided by staff to help you meet your learning targets effectively. However, you are likely to find that you will be encouraged to work more independently than you have done during the previous years of your school experience. This will make learning in the Sixth Form a little more challenging but we trust it will be a challenge you will meet successfully as we help you further develop an approach to independent learning. This is meant to help you develop an effective approachdevelop as to independent independent learners. living as This you ismove meant into to adulthood.help you develop an effective approach to independent living as you move into adulthood. The Bridgend 14-19 Network believes that every young person has the right to learn. Young people should be treated equally, given the support they need to reach their full potential and be able to choose from a wide range of courses and qualifications which are valued by employers. Such courses and qualifications should develop the interests and ambitions of young people, enabling them to achieve their learning goals and develop the knowledge, skills and understanding to give them the best possible opportunity of finding a successful future.
As a young person you have the right to pursue a learning pathway that meets your individual ability and aspirations and in the County Borough of Bridgend the opportunities for you to find the individual pathway that is right for you have never been so varied and accessible. individual pathway that is right for you are varied and accessible. In general there are three levels of qualification available for post 16 learners in Bridgend. In general there are three levels of qualification available for Post 16 learners in Bridgend. Level 1 – This is the equivalent of grades D to G at GCSE Level 2 – This is the equivalent of grades A* to C at GCSE Level 3 – This is the equivalent of grades A to E at A Level (AS and A2)
The way these levels of qualification are attained will vary according to the type of course that is undertaken. Many Level 3 qualifications are awarded after the successful completion of an A Level course. However, Level 3 can also be gained by achieving a BTEC Level 3 qualification that may be the equivalent of one, two or three A Levels. Qualifications at Level 3 offered in school can be divided as follows:
GCE AS and A level courses.
All A level courses are divided into two parts. In Year 12, students will study two or three units in each subject leading to a qualification known as Advanced Subsidiary or AS. Most students will study 4 AS subjects or the equivalent in Year 12. At the end of Year 12 the majority of students will ”drop” one AS subject and be awarded an AS certificate in that subject. In each of the remaining three subjects students will study two or three A2 modules. The results of the AS and A2 units are combined to give an A level in that subject at the end of Year 13. AS and A levels are graded A to E and A* to E respectively. graded A to E and A* to E respectively. Marks achieved in AS contribute to 40% of the full A level grade. The vast majority of A level courses are taught here at Brynteg. However, Brynteg is part of the Bridgend 14 - 19 Network. This means that lesson times for some sixth form curriculum option columns are common throughout Bridgend schools. Thus it is possible for Brynteg students to study some courses in other schools or in Bridgend College in normal school time. These are studyshown some later. courses We also in offer other several schools “twilight” or in Bridgend courses Collegein collaboration in normal with school Bridgend time (thisCollege. is subject to review.) These are shown later. We also offer several “twilight” courses in collaboration with Bridgend College All A levels are modular. This means that students will take examinations contributing to their final gradeStudents throughout will sit examinations the course inrather May/June than ofat Yearthe 12end. and It inis Junelikely of that Year students 13. Most willA level sit subjectsmodular examinationshave a synoptic in Junepaper of that Year will 12 cover and inall January aspects andof the June A level of Year course. 13. Most A level subjects have a synoptic paper that will cover all aspects of the A level course. 5
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This is a qualification that is widely recognised in industry and academia and is graded as Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*.
Level 3 BTEC
(under review.)
Art Engineering (BTEC) Physical Education Biology French* Physics Business Studies Geography Religious Studies Chemistry German* Sociology Computing Health & Social Care (Single) Sport (BTEC) DT Product Design Health & Social Care (Double) Textiles Product Design Double Maths History Welsh Drama ICT (Single) Welsh Baccalaureate Economics Maths (Pure with Mechanics) Electronics Maths (Pure with Statistics) English Language & Lit Music* English Literature Photography
*These subjects may be delivered off-site (this will depend upon pupil numbers).
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When you are choosing subjects from this booklet it is important to note the level of each course to ensure you are choosing appropriate qualifications that are right for you. This information can be found near the head of each subject description.
The right to learn is fundamental to the development of every young person and that is why Brynteg and all the other Bridgend schools and College are working in partnership to offer a significantWhen you arechoice choosing to all subjects 14-19 year it is importantolds. to note the level of each course to ensure you are choosing
foundappropriate near the qualifications beginning ofthat each are subject right for description. you. This information can be found near the beginning of each subject description. Bridgend 14 – 19 Network The right to learn is fundimental to the development of every young person and that is why A number of AS/A2/BTEC subjects will be offered as a part of the Bridgend 14 -19 Network. Pupils Brynteg and all the other Bridgend schools and College are working in partnership to offer a will only be able to choose a maximum of one from each group because of timetabling restrictions. Thesesignificant are choice listed toat all the 14-19 back year of this olds. booklet.
All the subjects offered are shown on the options grid. Details of courses delivered in Brynteg can be found in Twothe booklet Year “Subjectslevel 3 offered AS/A2/BTEC at Brynteg”. (or These equivalent) details, alongwww.careerswales.com/en/schooland courses with course at Bridgenddetails for theCollege subjects (Twilight taughtcollege/ in sessions.)collaboration can be found on the Careers Wales website:
TraditionallyBridgend 14 we- 19 have Network combined with Bridgend College and other comprehensive schools in the county to provide additional subjects that may be studied in “twilight” sessions in Bridgend College. These will be studied between 4.30 – 6.30 p.m. on two evenings each week throughout the school year.A number These of AS/A2/BTECare mostly AS subjects courses will which be offered continue as a onto part ofA2 the the Bridgend following 14-19 year. Partnership. There are Pupilsother nonwill onlyAS courses be able which to choose are offered. a maximum These of onecourses from are, each currently, group because externally of timetabling financially restrictions.supported byTwo the Year Welsh Level Assembly. 3 AS/A2/BTEC As such they (or are equivalent) subject to change courses or removal at Bridgend if funding College ceases. (Twilight These aresessions.) listed at the back of this booklet.
Students may only take ONE twilight subject. If students choose a twilight subject they will still be expectedTraditionally to use we any have additional combined non-contact with Bridgend time Collegefor private and study. other To comprehensive study at the end schools of a school in the daycounty is a to significant provide additional commitment subjects and that should may be be considered studied in “Twilight”very carefully. sessions (There in Bridgend are also College. some Level 2 courses offered as Twilight courses; these are listed at the back of the booklet) These will be studied between 4.30 - 6.30 p.m. on two evenings each week throughout the school
year. These are mostly AS courses which continue onto A2 the following year. There are other non AS
courses which are offered. These are listed in the collaboration section. Vocational one-year courses. (Level 2) Students may only take ONE Twilight subject. If students choose a Twilight subject they will still be Ifexpected students to do use not any achieve additional at least non-contract five full timeGCSE for subjects private study. at grade To study C or atabove the end then of they a school may returnday is to a Brynteg significant to commitmentstudy a one andyear should BTEC beFirst considered Diploma or very Level carefully. 2 Certificate (There arecourse also in some one subject.Level 2 courses Alternatively offered asthey Twilight may courses.) choose two level 2 courses which are delivered by Bridgend College. These students will still be expected to attend Enrichment and Key Skills lessons at Brynteg,Vocational however, one-year most courses. of their (Level time will 2) be spent on the Bridgend College Campus. A third option is to follow a one or two year NVQ course at Heronsbridge School; these pupils spend three full days off site and return to Brynteg for self study, Enrichment and Key Skills lessons. Whilst less demandingIf students doacademically, not achieve these at least courses five fullrequire GCSE a firm subjects commitment at grade to Ccomplete or above one then or two they years may ofreturn full totime Brynteg study. to studyAlthough, a one yearthere BTEC is no First minimum Extended entry Certificate level, in we Leisure would and expect Tourism. students Alternatively to have they gainedmay choose GCSE two Gradeslevel 2 courses D/E in which several are deliveredsubjects, by and Bridgend shown College. a responsible These students attitude will beto expectedschool life. to Theseattend Enrichmentcourses are lessons listed atbelow Brynteg, and however,will be offered most of only their if timethere will is besufficient spent on demand the Bridgend (it is unlikely College thatCampus. all will A thirdrun.) option is to follow a one or two year NVQ course at Heronsbridge School; these pupils spend three full days off site and return to Brynteg for self study and Enrichment lessons. Whilst less demanding Oneacademically, Year Courses these courses at School require (First firm commitment Diploma/Level to complete 2 Certificate) one or two years of full time study. Although, there is no minimum entry level, we would expect students to have gained GCSE D/E in several subjects, and Engineeringshown a responsible atitude Health to school & Social life. Care Media Travel and Tourism
One and two year vocational Level 1/2 courses at Heronsbridge School
We currently offer two courses in co-operation with Heronsbridge School. One course is Level 2 NVQ Children’s Care, Learning and Development and is a two-year course. The other is Level 1 and 2 NVQ Hospitality; this is a one year or two year course depending on the level undertaken.
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One year vocational courses in the Bridgend 14 - 19 Network
A number of level 1 and 2 courses are offered within the school day. Most of these are delivered Aby number Bridgend of Level College. 1 and 2Pupils courses opting are offered for these within must the schoolchoose day. 2 coursesMost of these (these are are delivered listed byat theBridgend back College. Pupils opting for these must choose 2 courses (these are listed in the collaborative section as of this booklet as Vocational A and Vocational B courses). Pupils will spend 4 days a week off site Vocational A and Vocational B courses). Pupils will spend 4 days a week off site and will return to Brynteg for Enrichmentand will return lessons to Brynteg on 1 day for a Enrichmentweek. and Key Skills lessons on 1 day a week.
Level 2 courses courses are also offered in twilight twilight sessions byby Bridgend CollegeCollege andand cancan bebe chosen asas an additional subject subject by by pupils pupils who who have have chosen chosen 4 AS 4 subjects.AS subjects. details Details are found are infound the collaboration in appendix section. 1.
Resits of GCSE subjects.
Students with a grade D in English or Maths may resit in November or June, provided that they attend revision sessions. Other students may resit a range of subjects in June provided that they make relevant arrangements with the appropriate department.
NB: SUBJECTS AT ANY LEVEL WILL BE WITHDRAWN IF THERE IS NOT ENOUGH DEMAND
Bryntegʼs Head Boy and Girl 2015 - 16
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Advice on choosing courses
on the Careers Wales website.
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FITTING IN – OUR EXPECTATIONS
WhatFITTING is expected IN of me– OUR as a Brynteg EXPECTATIONS Sixth Form student? Fitting In - Our Expectations The Brynteg Sixth Form is administered, whenever possible, on the principles of encouraging personal development, initiative and individuality. It is however, a community of over 400 students Whatplus teaching is expected and tutorial staff of workingme as in a a Bryntegconfined area Sixth and it isForm thus essential student? that basic daily rules are established and enforced so that the weakness and wishes of a minority do not harm the Thewell-being Brynteg of theSixth whole Form community. is administered, You arewhenever no longer possible, undergoing on the compulsory principles education.of encouraging You personalchoose to development, return to school initiative and, andhaving individuality. done so, indicateIt is however, your acceptance a community of ofthe over requirements 400 students of plusSixth teaching Form study and by supporttutorial signing staff an agreementworking in ato confinedcomply with area the and school's it is thus rules essential and arrangements. that basic daily rules are established and enforced so that the weakness and wishes of a minority do not harm the well-being1. In 2010of the – whole2011 community.we piloted a You “college are no scheme” longer undergoingwhere you compulsoryare only required education. to attend You choose lessonsto return and to schoola regular and, agreed having mentoring done so, session indicate with your your acceptance form tutor. of theThis requirements will be revised of Sixth Formby 2011 study – by2012. signing Attendance an agreement at lessons to comply is compulsory. with the school's You will rules be andexpected arrangements. to have 95% lesson attendance. Medical appointments and holidays will count as absences. You will 1. InWetherefore 2010 operate –be 2011 advised a we “college topiloted leave scheme” aif there“college is persistent where scheme” you unexplainedwhere are you only absence. are required only required to attend to attend two lessonsregistrations, and a lessonsregular agreed and a mentoring regular agreed session mentoring with your sessionform tutor. with This your will formbe revised tutor. 2. byAttendance You 2011 are – in2012. full at lessonstimeAttendance education is compulsory.at lessons and must is Youcompulsory. have will a beminimum You expected will ofbe 39expected to hours have to 95%per have fortnight lesson 95% lessonattendance.timetabled attendance. lessons Medical in Medicalappointments Year 12 appointments (less andfor pupilsholidays and following holidayswill count one will as year count absences. courses) as absences. You and will 32 thereforehoursYou will in thereforebeYear advised 13. be to advised leave ifto there leave is if persistent there is persistent unexplained unexplained absence. absence.
2.3. YouAll students areare inin in fullfull Years timetime 12 educationeducation and 13 must andand comply mustmust with have the aa sixth minimumminimum form school ofof 3739 uniform hourshours per percode. fortnightfortnight timetabled lessonslessons inin YearYear 12 (less forfor pupilspupils following oneone yearyear courses) and 3228 hours in 4. Year Your 13.13.progress and attendance will be regularly monitored throughout the year. If your progress is a ‘Cause for Concern’ your subject teachers will discuss the matter with you. In 3. Alladdition, students parents/carers in Years 12 12 and andwill 13 be13 must advisedmust comply comply by letter with with ofthe the the Sixth sixth school's Formform concern.school uniform Form teacherscode. will offer help to you if you are a ‘Cause for Concern’ and the situation will be regularly 4. Yourreviewed. progress and attendance will be regularly monitored throughout the year. If your progress is a ‘Cause for Concern’ your subject teachers will discuss the matter with you. In 5. addition, You are expectedparents/carers to approach will be youradvised studies by letter with aof determined the school's and concern. positive Form attitude teachers will offer You accept tohelp help to responsibility you if you are for a your ‘Cause own for oflearning Concern’Concern’ with andandthe thesupportthe situationsituation of your will subject, be regularly form reviewed. teachers and Learning Coaches. You must complete all work to the required standard and meet all deadlines. 5. You are expected to approachapproach youryour studiesstudies withwith a a determined determined and and positive positive attitude attitude and to 6. Youaccept areaccept expected responsibility responsibility to organise for for your yourand ownuseown time learninglearning in school with with effectively the the support support and of can your of use your subject, the subject,learning form teachersresourceform teachers andcentre Learning or and other learning Coaches. designated coaches. You areas. must You complete must completeall work to allthe work required to thestandard required and meetstandard all deadlines. and meet all deadlines. 7. You must respect the individual rights of all members of the school and behave according 6. Youto the are whole expected school to Code organise of Conduct. and use time in school effectively and can use the learning resource centre or other designated areas. 8. You are expected to act as a positive role model for younger students within the school. 7. YouUnacceptable must respect behaviour the individual might lead rights to youof all being members asked ofto theleave. school and behave according to the whole school Code of Conduct. 9. You are expected to assist departments with extra curricular activities. 8. You are expected to act as a positive role model for younger students within the school. 10. Unacceptable You are expected behaviour to play might an active lead role to you in the being Leadership asked to ofleave. your Eisteddfod Houses.
9.11. You arewill beexpected expected to assistto sign departments in and out in with the extraOffice curricular during the activities. day when you have lessons.
10.12. YouIf unwellunwell, are expectedyou report must to to reportthe play Pupil toan the activeHealth Pupil role andHealth in Well-Being the and Leadership Well-Being Officer of Officer youror to Eisteddfod anotheror to another member Houses. member of staff. of 10. Nostaff. one No should one should leave leaveschool school without without advice. advice 11. You will be expected to sign in and out in the Office during the day when you have lessons. 13. You are not allowed to bring cars or motor bikes onto the school premises unless 11. 12. Ifauthorised. unwell, report You to must the Pupiluse the Health side andaccess Well-Being road and Officer allocated or to parking another area member for Health of staff. & NoSafety one reasons. should leave school without advice. 10 13. You are not allowed to bring cars or motor bikes onto the school premises unless authorised. You must use the side access road and allocated parking area for Health & Safety reasons. 10
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This coupled with the extra two“The years Sixth are very Form likely has to beprovided the most me with the opportunities offered by being in the rewarding of your school life.” “ Therelevant Sixth F oskillsrm has neededprovid eford m emy w ifuture.th the The Sixth Form resulted in my best two teachers treat you with respect as mature r“Theelev aSixthnt sk iFormlls nhaseed eprovidedd for my mefu twithure. the Th e years in school.” relevantand responsible skills needed adults. for myFree future. lessons The mean teachers treat you with respect as mature ateachersnd youres pcano ntreats ibebl emore youadu lindependentwithts. respectFree l ein sass oyour nmatures m ean learning. You can also participate in many yandou cresponsiblean be more iadults.ndepend e nFreet in lessonsyour mean lyoueardifferent ncaning .be Ymoreo uextra c aindependentn acurricularlso part iinc iactivities pyourate in ma ny learning.whilst in You the can Sixth also Form. participate There arein manygreat different extra curricular activities wdifferenthilsocialst in teventsextrahe Si x curriculartsuchh Fo rasm. the Tactivitiesh eChristmasre are g r eSixthat “Thes whilstoSixthciFormal e Forminvparty.”e nthet shas sSixthu cprovidedh a sForm. the me C h Thererwithistm atheares S igreatxth relevantFsocialorm pskillsa reventsty.” needed such foras themy future.Christmas The Sixth teachers Form treatparty.” you with respect as mature
and responsible adults. Free lessons mean you can be more independent in your learning. You can also participate in many
different extra curricular activities whilst in the Sixth Form. There are great 11
social events such as the Christmas Sixth 11 Form party.” 11 Sixth Formers relaxing and working in their common room.
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Sixth Form school uniform
Trousers Black
Skirts Black
Tights Black
Tie Black with Brynteg Sixth Form Badge
Jumper Black V neck long sleeved with Brynteg Sixth Form Badge
Shirts White - long or short sleeved
Shoes Black - NO boots, trainers, “slip ons” or heels over one inch
Outer Coats Any plain waterproof black or navy jacket
Jewellery Earrings: One pair of studs only Hair As per school rules
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Entr y Requirements
Is the Sixth Form right for me? What is our entry policy in the Sixth Form in Brynteg School?
Brynteg has anan “open“open access”access” policypolicy and and we attracts attract many many new new pupils pupils intointo ourour SixthSixth Form. The Sixth Form offers wonderful opportunities to Sixth Form students both in and out of the classroom. Sixth Form students have much individual freedom and are expected to display a mature and self- disciplined attitude to their studies and to school life.
WeWe want want every every student student in in Brynteg Brynteg to tosucceed. succdeed. Therefore Therefore we weadvise advise pupils pupils to select to select subjects subjects that appropriatelythat reflect theirreflect academictheir academic record record and and potential. potential. At presentAt present we we advise advise that that aa studentstudent needs a minimum of FIVE passes of grade C or above to study AS or BTEC Level 3 courses in the Sixth Form. In addition, many subjects will expect a minimum grade in that subject at GCSE in order to study their subject at AS level. Our professional advice is not meant to be elitist but is intended to support students and is given on the basis of many years of experience of students with similar abilities and results. While we treat each case on its merits, we do not wish students to waste their time and effort effort on on courses courses for for which which they they are are patently clearly unsuitedunsuited andand toto be unhappy doing so. We want students to be academically stretched but they must be comfortable and happy with a suitable programme of study. Equally we do not expect students to take easy options in terms of thenumbers numbers of subjects of subjects being being studied. studied.
AllMost level Level 3 students 3 students must in Year have 12 a will minimum have a minimumof 39 hours of 37contact hours time contact in school. time in Mostschool. follow (9 hours four perAS levelsAS subject (or three and 1AS hour subjects of Enrichment.) plus the Welsh Most followBaccalaureate four AS levels or BTEC (or three Subsidiary AS subjects Diploma, plus orthe two Welsh AS subjectsBaccaiaureate plus a or BTECtwo AS Diploma subjects orplus one a BTECAS subject Diploma, and or aone BTEC AS subject, Extended the Diploma.)Welsh Baccalaureate The best universitiesand a BTEC willDiploma). expect The this best level universities of attainment. will expect Some this students level of may attainment. be advised Some by students the Sixth may Form be pastoraladvised byteam the thatSixth they Form should pastoral follow team three that ASthey levels should plus follow an threeadditional AS levels nine orhours equivalent of negotiated plus an contactadditional time. nine However, hours of in negotiatedaddition to those contact AS time. subjects, They they may will be follow advised an enlarged to study “enrichment” the Welsh programme.Baccalaureate whichThis will will helpinevitably to develop include skills wider in time Key management Skills such and as organisation “working with of work. others” This andwill “developingmake up 37 hoursyour ownfor the learning” typical Year as 12well student as charity in Brynteg. work, (Thismentoring total will younger fall in Year pupils 13 toand a typical other educational28 hours comprised and personal of three development A2 level subjects opportunities. or equivalent They plusmay Enrichment.) choose to Westudy can the consider Welsh Baccalaureatestudents studying which or re-sitting can meet GCSEs many where of those the Yeartargets. 11 timetable This will and make class up spacean average allows. of Organised, 39 hours fordocumented the typical and Year proven 12 studentcharity work in Brynteg. or work experience(This total canwill alsofall inbe Year used 13to maketo a typicalup the 3732 hours.hours comprisedHowever, this of threeis at the A2 discretion level subjects of the or Sixth equivalent Form pastoral plus enrichment team. and Key Skills.) We can even consider students studying or re-sitting GCSEs where the Y11 timetable and class space allows. Organised,For a variety documented of reasons someand proven students charity will notwork achieve or work the experience required 5 can passes also atbe grade used Cto ormake above up th the(or 39 equivalent) hours. However, in order tothis study is at the at Leveldiscretion 3. Nevertheless, of the 6 form they pastoral are stillteam. welcome back to study BTEC First Diplomas or Level 2 Certificates. Successful completion of this one year course to Merit Foror Distinctiona variety of level reasons will enablesome students them to will achieve not achieve the equivalent the required of 5 5 orpasses more at C grade grade C passes or above at (orGCSE. equivalent) Employers in order appreciate to study determination, AS levels. andNevertheless, a readiness they to work are still and welcome an extra yearback at to school study BTECcan develop First Diplomas maturity or and level unexpected 2 Certificates. personal Successful qualities. completion Some studentsof this one use year this course as a to year Merit to or“recapture Distinction lost level ground”. will enable Often atthem the endto achieve of a successful the equivalent BTEC Firstof 5 Diplomaor more or C Level grade 2 Certificatepasses at GCSE.year they Employers return to the appreciate Sixth Form determination, again, but this and time a readinessto study three to work Level and 3 courses. an extra year at school can develop maturity and unexpected personal qualities. Some students use this as a year to “recaptureAlmost as importantlost ground”. as academicOften at the ability end isof attitudea successful and approach. BTEC First Sixth Diploma Formers or level are seen2 Certificate as role yearmodels they for return the restto the of Sixth the schoolForm again, and enjoybut this considerable time to study priviliges three AS and levels. freedoms. It is for that reason that we insist that students who wish to return to the Sixth Form have proven track records Almostin terms as of important attitude, as effort, academic behaviour, ability punctuality is attitude and approach. attendance. Sixth It is Formers very unlikely are seen that as Upper role models for the rest of the school and enjoy considerable privileges and freedoms. It is for that School pupils who have a history of fixed term exclusions or Referral Unit offences will be reason that we insist that students who wish to return to the Sixth Form have proven track records allowed back to study in the Sixth Form at Brynteg. We would also expect Sixth Form students to in terms of attitude, effort, behaviour, punctuality and attendance. It is very unlikely that Upper have had a positive attitude towards attendance in Yr 11. School pupils who have a history of fixed term exclusions or regular Referral Unit offences will be allowed back to study in the Sixth Form at Brynteg. We would also expect Sixth Form students to have successfully completed a Bridgend Borough Council Compact Certificate.
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Mov ing On - UCMOVINGAS ON - UCAS
Although thethe SixthSixth FormForm isis the beginning ofof a new new stage stage of of your your secondary secondary education, itit is also also the the next step step before before moving moving on on to toyour your chosen chosen career. career. Naturally Naturally, then, you you will will begin begin to to looklook toto what what comes next.next. Whatever Whatever your your intentions, intentions, there there will will be support support at at hand hand to to guide guide you: you: staff staff in in school school and and an adviser advisor from from Careers Careers Wales Wales will be be available available to to help help to you. you. If If you you intend intend to to gogo fromfrom the Sixth Sixth Form into the world world of work work, , thethe provision ofof work experience inin Year 1212 will be of of particular particular use. use. For those looking forfor further study study after after completeing completing Level 11 and 2 2 courses, courses, the courses courses in the the next next edition ofof this booklet might be a good good place place to start start or or perhaps perhaps you you might might prefer prefer to look look at at full-time full-time courses offered by Bridgend Bridgend College. College. However, ifif you are are aiming aiming to to move move on on to to university university,, completing an an UCAS UCAS application application will bewill your be yournext step.next step.
The decision to proceed to Further Education and what to study when that decision is made are not decisions that you are expected to make without school support. In partnership with Careers Wales the school aims to give relevant and practical guidance to every student seeking to move on to Higher Education. This is part of a two year programme of career events for all Sixth Form students that include support with the UCAS application, provision of information about universities and colleges as well as practical help such as interview preparation. Work experience is also an important partpart of year Year 12 12 giving giving you you first-hand first-hand knowledge knowledge of of a a possible possible career career pathway pathway you you might might have in mind and an adviser from Careers Wales will also be available to provide information about work, education and training as needed. Whatever individual pathway you return to the Sixth Form to pursue, when you come to consider moving on, the school will provide you with the support you need to make good choices.
UCAS (Universities and College Admissions Service) is the central application service for full-time undergraduate courses in the UK. All students who intend to progress to Higher Education must apply through UCAS except those who are looking for a place in a music conservatoire in which case the application is submitted through CUKAS. Since 2005, applications have been submitted on line and must be received by UCAS by early January of the final year of a student’s course. Students wishing to apply for Oxford or Cambridge as well as students applying to study Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Sciences or Music conservatoires must apply by the previous October. University & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) have adopted a tariff system for the whole United Kingdom. Kingdom. All universitiesWhilst some will adoptcollege the places points scorewill require shown belowspecific but gradessome university in certain places subjects, will require all collegesspecific grades will adopt in certain the pointssubjects score which shown will be below.stated in the given offer.
Score 360 300 240 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 50 40 30 20 10 A level BTEC Nat Sub. A* A B C D E Diploma
AS A B C D E BTEC National A B C D E Diploma
BTEC Nat Ext Diploma A B C D E Key Skills L 4 L 3 L 2
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Induction Day interview will provide guidance on selecting subject options based on ability and future career plans.
Monitoring of studentʼs progress to ensure that each student is working towards their target grades. Students are advised on additional experience/activities that would improve their chances of selection onto courses. (e.g. Medi Link Courses, charity work community activities etc.)
Students that consider a work experience placement that reflects their career pathway. This placement would normally take place in the Summer term. (This is a vital pre-requisit for acceptance onto many courses. E.g. medical and other related courses.) Possible candidates for Oxford/cambridge or medically related courses are identified in preparation for educational visits in the Spring Term.
Within school, students are councelled on selecting a universoty course appropriate to their needs and abilities (based on their estimated grades).
The school provides opportunities to evaluate and prepare for Higher Education. Students select their UCAS ʻtutorsʼ. These are members of staff who will write the school reference. Students are instructed how the UCAS application electronic system operates. A parentsʼ evening to outline the UCAS application process is normally organised. Students can also attend University Open Days. Students applying to Oxford/Cambridge will have specific training to meet the needs of their application process. Students will hopefully work with their form tutors to produce ʻdraftʼ personal statements by the end of the Summer Term.
Student choices and personal statements are revised to reflect AS results
Oxbridge and medically related courses - Completed UCAS applications sent away.
All students personal statements and applications complete and ready for processing by the school. All UCAS references completed. Students will start to recieve offers. Oxbridge students called for interview.
Students with offers select the university they wish to attend plus an insurance offer. UCAS extra becomes available for students with no offers.
UCAS confirms offers - Students need to confirm their choices with UCAS August ʻAʼ LEVEL RESULTS SUCCESS!
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UCAS Preparation
We are very proud of our UCAS support programme with over 91% of students beginning their studies at their first choice universitySETTLING in September 2015.IN In the-SUPPORT last three years five students- have gained places at Oxbridge and eight have been offered places to study medicine. The programme this year included a presentation by Finance Wales, visits from a Cambridge University Professor and a speaker from Cardiff Medical School and an OxbridgeSIXTH workshop. FORM Visits have TUTORS been arranged to an Oxbridge Conference and to a local medical practice as well as to a ‘Universities Fair’ in Cardiff where many institutions were represented. Pupils are encouraged to take advantage of mock interviews which are offered by experienced staff and current undergraduates.
TheSEREN team Network consists for of Bridgend,Mr S Rudall, Neath Head and of Port6th form Talbot and and his Powys.Assistant Year Heads Mr R Harris and MrsAs partK Vaughan-Jones of our support for students wishing to apply to Oxbridge and the leading Russell Group universities a number of our students attended the launch of the local SEREN Network in January 2016.
With funding support from the Welsh Government this network has been established to identify, work with and support our brightest students to help generate a greater success rate for these students in taking up places at Oxbridge and the leading Russell Group universities.
Each school across the Network was asked to identify the students who may be engaged with SEREN activities based on excellent results achieved at GCSE. A cohort of 16 students in Year 12 who could benefit from a targeted programme that will support their aspiration to apply and succeed in obtaining places in the UKís top universities was identified. The students will benefit from subject specific guidance,
networking with similar minded students and first hand advice from experienced university practitioners.
The expectation is that this provision will continue next year.
Settling In - Support - Sixth Form Tutors
The team consists of Mr A Harris, Sixth Form Progress Leader and his Assistant Progress Leaders Mr R Harris and Mrs E Reardon
LEARNING
Learning CCOACH/PASTORALoach/Pastoral Sup pSUPPORTort
FormForm Tutors and the Sixth Form PastoralPastoral TeamTeam will will bebe availableavailable throughout throughout your the time in the Sixth FormForm to:
x Support you as an individual x Provide access to information, guidance and mentoring x Work with you to identify goals, setting targets and assisting you to make informed choices regarding your future
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Sett ling Down - Monitoring and Mentoring SETTLING DOWN-Mentoring
and Monitorin
Monitoring Pupil progress is monitored on a half termly basis by each subject. Each subject will identify a pupilPupil asprogress either achievingis monitored their on target a half grade termly / exceeding basis by eachtheir targetsubject, grade Each / failingsubject to willachieve identify their a targetpupil asgrade. either Target achieving grades their are target generated grade /using exceeding the ALIS their system target whichgrade calculates/ failing to fromachieve a pupils their GCSEfarget grade.results Targettheir likely grades A level are grade generated in each using of their the ALPSsubjects. system Pupils which failing calculates to achieve a pupils their targetlikely Agrades level grade are interviewedin each of their on subjectsthe first givenoccasion their by GCSE the subjectresults. Pupilsarea and failing support to achieve measures their introduced.terget grades Letters are interviewed are sent home on tothe parents/carers. first occasion by the subject area and support measures introduced. Letters are sent home to parents/carers. On the second occasion pupils are interviewed by the H o Y. and letters sent home. Failure to work toOn the the expected second occasionlevel will eventuallypupils are resultinterviewed in the bypupil the be Progress removed Leader from the and subject letters and sent possibly home. fromFailure the to school. work to the expected level will eventually result in the pupil being removed from the subject and possibly from the school. (a) Falling behind the Schedule: Departments set a schedule for submission of work that a studentMentoring needs to meet for successful progress to be made. A student falling behind this schedule will be supported and assisted in every way possible. If, however, there is persistent and wilful failureFortnightly to meet timetabled obligations, mentoring then the tutorials, student willduring be adviseda weekday or ultimately registration required period, to withleave. your Form Tutor has proved to be a valuable addition to the Sixth Form experience for all students. Meeting (b)with the Inability Form Tutor to Progress: to discuss A studentrelevant who issues is under-attaining such as attendance, but it is ALPS recognised targets, by tracking the school grades, that he/sheUCAS, issubject making issues, every personal effort to issues,improve career performance, aspirations though and generalwithout wellbeingsuccess. hasSuch become a student an wouldintegral be and advised positive to aspectlook for of anSixth alternative Form life. course Those andstudents would who be havehelped approached by contact mentoring with the Careersin a positive Service, manner etc. have forged a strong relationship with their Form Tutor and benefitted from their experience, support and guidance. (c) Lack of Effort: If a student is under-attaining and is clearly not putting in the required effort or commitment to retrieve the situation.
(d) Personal Problem: If there is an illness or an emotional problem that we feel is affecting his/her work.
NB: We hope that parents will support us in trying to identify problems in their early stages and we welcome discussion on the matter if necessary.
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Careers Wales and Work Experience
Year 12 and Year 13 students can access careers advice from Careers Wales advisors in school at anytime. There is a wide range of resources available in the library with information on careers and higher education courses. There is also software available with the latest information on jobs and courses. Impartial careers information, advice and guidance is available from Careers Wales advisors and appointments can be via Mrs Casling.
Students are offered help and support with higher education application and also with work opportunities after Year 13.
Many students find work experience to be very rewarding. For many universities it is essential for courses such as medicine or education. For others it is an impressive addition to any CV or university application. All students are encouraged to take advantage of the four week window, at the end of the summer term after AS exams, to partake in a week long placement. Students are supported to organise their own meaningful work placement relevant to their higher education or career expectations. Experience has shown that students who are pro-active in finding their own placement generally go on to have a more fulfilling experience as they are able to tailor the placement to suit their own aspirations. Students must complete school request forms and these can be obtained from Mrs Casling.
The Nuffield Foundation supports work experience for Year 12 students who are studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths at A Level. Placements are available in universities, commercial companies, voluntary organisations and research institutions. Only 75 placements were awarded across the whole of Wales and Brynteg students successfully undertook 4 of these unique research opportunities in 2014-15
Students attending a celebration evening hosted by the Nuffield Foundation
Brynteg’s Peer Mentors
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Keeping Track - Key Dates
Tracking Week 1
Tracking Week 1 Interim Reports Tracking Week 2 Yr 13 Interim Reports
Tracking Week 2
Full Written Report Full Written Report Outline of UCAS application process. AS resit entries Oxbridge conference UCAS Extra becomes available Tracking Week 3 Tracking Week 3 Yr 13 Finance Wales talk April Revision Sessions
May AS Exams Leavers’ ceremony Reply to UCAS
A2 Exams
Sixth Form Prom
UCAS Event Day
‘A’ Level results day August 2015
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learner to produce a series of manipulated images in a portfolio. Throughout the course pupils are learning how to take better photographs and this is principally done through active use of the camera in lesson and at home.
T AKING PART - Additional Opportunities within TAKING PART -Additional Opportunities within tthehe SixthSixth FFormorm
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
This is an internationally recognised achievement whichlearner highlights to produce many a series of the of qualities manipulated which images both in a portfolio. Throughout the employerscourse pupils and are university learning registrars how to take look better for in photographs and this is principally done theirthrough applicants. active use Pupils of the in camera Year 12 in have lesson the and at home. opportunity to follow the Silver or Gold Awards.
The award focuses on the individual qualities of responsibility, reliability and self-determination. BryntegTAKING will guide PART and encourage -Additional our students Opportunities within throughthe Sixth the award Formwith particular emphasis on the training needed to achieve the successful completion of the expedition section. Duke of Edinburgh’s Award The expedition is a particularly rewarding experience which all of our pupils enjoy. The expedition trainingThis is an at internationallyBrynteg is supervised recognised by very achievement experienced and qualified staff. which highlights many of the qualities which both Voluntaryemployers Workand university registrars look for in their applicants. Pupils in Year 12 have the Manyopportunity of our to students follow the are Silver encouraged or Gold to Awards. participate in voluntary/charity work. This is a wonderful opportunity for all students to develop their ‘care within the community’. It is favourably looked uponThe award by Universities focuses on and the future individual employers qualities and of it is an ideal opportunity for students to show such qualitiesresponsibility, as responsibility, reliability and reliability self-determination. etc. Brynteg will guide and encourage our students Thethrough work the is awardvaried withand tailoredparticular to emphasisthe needs on and future aspirations of the students. It requires commitmentthe training needed with regular to achieve visits, theusually successful on a two completion weekly cycle, of the to expedition one of our section. centres. These include – Sandville, Heronsbridge School, Riding for the Disabled, Residential Homes and the Red Cross. The expedition is a particularly rewarding experience which all of our pupils enjoy. The expedition Dramatraining andat Brynteg Musical is Productionssupervised by very experienced and qualified staff.
Voluntary Work There are lots of opportunities to take part in Many of our students are encouraged to participate inmusical voluntary/charity and drama work.activities. This Ouris a lastwonderful show opportunity for all students to develop their ‘care within“Return the community’. to The Forbidden It is favourably Planet” was looked a upon by Universitiesuniversities and future employers and it is antremendous ideal opportunity success for and students played to to show packed such qualities as responsibility, reliability etc. audiences for three nights. Previous productions have included “Joseph and the Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat”, The work is varied and tailored to the needsBrynteg and pupils future aspirations of the students. It requires commitment with regular visits, usually on a two weekly“Summer cycle, Holiday”,to one of “Oliver”,our centres. “Fiddler These on theinclude hosting ʻafternoonRoof”, “Oklahoma” “Grease” and “The Wiz”. – Sandville, Heronsbridge School, Ridingteaʼ for for the the Disabled, elderly Residential Homes and the Red Cross. Other musical activities include the ‘Yuletide Choir’, ‘Big Band’, ‘String Group, Choir and Drama and Musical Productions Orchestra’. There are also other events such as Shakespeare festivals There are lots of opportunities to take part in Preparing formusical MacMillan and drama activities. Our last show coffee“Return morning to The Forbidden Planet” was a tremendous success and played to packed audiences for three nights. Previous productions have included “Joseph and the 61 Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat”, 20 “Summer Holiday”, “Oliver”, “Fiddler on the Roof”, “Oklahoma” “Grease” and “The Wiz”. Other musical activities include the ‘Yuletide Choir’, ‘Big Band’, ‘String Group, Choir and Orchestra’. There are also other events such as Shakespeare festivals
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Drama & Music productions The are lots of opportunities to take part in musical and drama activities. Our last show “Camp Rock” was a tremendous success and played to packed audiences for three nights. Previous productions have included “Grease”, “Return to the Forbidden Planet”, “The Wiz”, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat”, “Summer Holiday”, “Oliver”, “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Oklahoma”. Other musical activities include “Vocalmotion”, “Windband”, the Senior String Group, Brynteg Brass and the school Orchestra’. There are also other events such as Shakespeare festivals
School Eisteddfod - Sixth Form students are actively involved
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Sporting & Recreational
We have a national reputation in many sports and not just rugby! Various opportunities exist in both sporting and recreational contexts. Sports teams operate in the traditional activities - rugby, football, hockey and basketball for males and netball, hockey, gym and dance for females.
The school enters cross-country teams in local and regional competitions.
Summer Term activities are affected by the exam season but the school will enter competitions when an interest is shown by pupils. In past years these have included golf and surfing as well as the expected athletics and tennis.
There are opportunities for pupils to become trained sports leaders with ‘The 5x60 Programme’ and be able to help out with coaching/leading sports in our feeder schools. Several of our Sixth Form have helped out with sport sessions at Heronsbridge School and have gained invaluable experience.
Overseas sports tours have become a regular feature with destinations in Europe, South Africa, Australia and The Caribbean. The school also regularly hosts sports teams from abroad.
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Overseas Visits
Nepal 2015 Every year there are opportunities for students to participate in visits within the UK and abroad. A highlight in December 2015 was when eleven Sixth Form students and two members of staff went on an expedition to Nepal. This involved workshops with international aid organisations, a 5 day trek in the Annapurna foothills and working on a reconstruction project of a school that was heavily damaged in the earthquake earlier on in the year.
The RE Department regularly organises a visit for Sixth Form pupils to Auschwitz. This is a valuable, sombre and memorable experience for our pupils
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YE is extra-curricular, it takes place during lunch times and free lessons and after school sessions and like most things of a similar nature you get out of it what you put in. Young Enterprise at Brynteg is run through the Department of Design & Technology.
We were extremely pleased and proud a couple of years ago when a team led by Mr Catton and Mr Gurmin won the Welsh national competition in Newport and then represented Wales in the UK finals in London, winning a prize for best product
Engineeringnginee Educationring E Schemeduca –t Walesion Scheme - Wales
Brynteg has been part of this scheme for over fifteen years. The scheme is part of the Royal Brynteg has been part of this scheme for over twenty years. The scheme is part of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s continuum – designed to offer young people the opportunity to experience a real world-engineering project with a real engineering organization. This is in addition to their formal studies in Y12. Students can gain a taste of engineering in various forms allowing them to make an informed choice as to what type of engineering discipline is for them.
Most students who take part in the scheme go on to study an engineering discipline in University. The scheme offers students a head start in the world of engineering and is always highly recommended by previous students. Opportunities exist to take part in summer schools and also a year out in an engineering company prior to starting university – The Year in Industry. ʻThe Year in Industryʼ Brynteg has achieved a number of national awards through the scheme not least winning the In the past Brynteg students have acheived a number of national awards through the scheme, not least group award in the prestigious Young Engineers for Britain competition. Brynteg have a successful winning the group award in the prestigious Young Engineers for Britain competition. We recently entered partnership with local manufacturers SAS International who are world leaders in the manufacture two teams into the competition and won two awards for ʻBest Overall Team Performanceʼ and ʻBest of architectural interiors for major construction projects all over the world. In previous years we Application of Safety Issuesʼ. On this occasion the teams worked with Guardian Technologies and TATA have worked with other local companies such as Ford UK, Sony UK and Acco UK. EESW at Steel but in previous years we have worked with other local companies such as Ford UK, Sony UK and Brynteg is run through the Department of Design & Technology. Acco uk. EESW at Brynteg is run through the Department of Design & Technology.
Other competitions First Minister Carwyn Jones talks to the teams at last yearʼs EESW event Too many to list but here is a flavour. The English faculty enters students for public speaking competitions whilst Business Studies and Economics enter national competitions such as the Bank of England challenge and the TSI Young Consumers of the Year.
The teams explain their ideas to distinguished guests including broadcaster Rebecca John
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Competitions
National Consumer Quiz.
The Business Studies and Economics Department enter pupils for a number of competitions such as the Bank of England Challenge and the National Consumer Quiz. Traditionally our teams have been successful in this competition. Brynteg team won the Welsh final in 2012 - 13.
2012 - 13 winning team at The 2013 - 14 team BCBC Council Chamber
Other departments enter pupils for competitions. For example the English faculty enter pupils for Public Speaking competitions and the Mathematics Faculty enter pupils for the Senior Maths Challenge. Many departments organise visits to complement classroom learning.
Public speaking competitors Students at Cardiff International Data Centre
Computing students at Geography Fieldwork, Dale 2015 Technocamp
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Peer Mentoring.
As part of the Sixth Form, you will have the opportunity to become a Peer Mentor. This means that you will receive training in partnership with the Bridge Mentoring Scheme in listening and mentoring skills. Younger pupils can speak to the peer mentors who are trained to listen, support and advise. The Peer Mentors work closely with a teacher responsible for the training and with the Heads of Year.
Being a Peer Mentor means that you are a committed and dedicated young person who is keen to help others. It is a great opportunity to develop your interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills. These kinds of skills demonstrate your ability to undertake an extra-curricular activity along with you A Level studies and shows employers, colleges and universities that you are able to learn new skills and manage your time effectively
Peer Mentoring has I've found peer mentoring training enabled me to help others very effective in helping me tackle other through similar problems I people's issues with care and kindness. I experienced in the past. It has also think mentoring has given us the increased my confidence in opportunity to give a little back to our engaging with fellow pupils school - Emmi and this will benefit me in the future - Phoebe I enjoy peer mentoring because I enjoy What interacting with my peers and Peer mentoring provides knowing that people feel they the opportunity to help younger the can confide in me. I feel it is a pupils with the things you may have great programme and I am previously struggled with. It’s a really students proud to be part of it gratifying group to be part of, and say - Amber one that we’re all proud to be in - Abby about Peer Mentoring Peer allows you to help those younger than you. You get the Peer mentoring Mentoring training needed to ensure that is a great opportunity for sixth you have the confidence to form students to get involved help and advise others in. It is a great chance to give - Tirion back to the school and is a very rewarding experience - Lewis Peer mentoring Peer mentoring is an extremely beneficial has been an excellent experience. It has improved my opportunity to make a difference confidence speaking to others and within Brynteg and I enjoy the my listening skills. Not only do I feel as satisfaction of being able to help if I am making a valid contribution to others as well as the challenges the school but to the pupils who of dealing with conflict and are affected by issues that I difficult situationsn experienced at their age - Anna - Charlotte
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A2 Results Summer 2011
Subject Entries A* ABC DEU Art & Design 6 1121 100 Biology 27 1 10 83 320 Business Studies 22 0936 310 Chemistry 25 1611 4120 Computer Studies/Computing 9 0312 021 D&T Product Design 5 0012 200 D&T Textiles Technology 11 1015 301 Drama 6 0042 000 Economics 11 2511 200 Science: Electronics 11 0133 211 English Language & Literature 15 0435 210 English Literature 9 0351 000 Film Studies 2 0011 000 French 3 0020 010 Geography 10 2123 110 German(5670) 6 0002 400 Health & Social Care - Single 5 0001 130 Health & Social Care- Double 20 1624 430 History 17 1282 301 Information Technology (Voc) 17 2722 310 Law 1 0001 000 Mathematics Further 3 1010 001 Mathematics 28 6883 201 Media Film and TV Studies 18 0385 200 Music 1 0001 000 Physics 18 0154 701 Psychology 16 0027 430 Religious Studies 27 2 10 84 111 Sociology 28 0414 7120 Sport/PE Studies 10 0113 140 Welsh (Second Language) 7 0112 201 BTEC Sport 12 0604 200 BTEC Engieering 12 0206 400
Total: 418 21 94 108 97 61 28 9 Percentage of entries 5.0% 22.5% 25.8% 23.2% 14.6% 6.7% 2.2% Cumulative % 5.0% 27.5% 53.3% 76.6% 91.1% 97.8% 100.0%
Y13 Entries
Art & Design 10001000 Computer Studies/Computing 20101000 Information Technology (Voc) 10001000 Mathematics 31200000
Grand Total: 425 22 97 108 100 61 28 9 Percentage of entries: 5.2% 22.8% 25.4% 23.5% 14.4% 6.6% 2.1% Cumulative %: 5.2% 28.0% 53.4% 76.9% 91.3% 97.9% 100.0
NB. Above results exclude Welsh Baccalaureate
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A2 Results Summer 2012
Subject Entries A* ABC DEUX Art & Design 12 23 1 4 200 0 Biology 35 15 8 510 60 0 BTEC Mechanical Engineering equivalence 12 40 5 3 000 0 BTEC Sport equivalence 30 14 655 0000 Business Studies 10 11 4 3 100 0 Chemistry 30 1410 86100 Computing 70041 011 0 D&T Product Design 90042 210 0 D&T Textiles Technology 71302 010 0 Drama 12 01 3 4 310 0 Economics 13 03 8 1 010 0 Electronics 50211 100 English Language & Literature 28 00 7 810 30 0 English Literature 17 05 9 3 000 0 French 30021 000 0 Geography 12 01 5 5 100 0 German 60012 210 0 Health & Social Care 91104 210 0 History 22 0210 91000 Information Technology 27 04 9 4 730 0 Mathematics 40 3 15 13 44100 Mathematics Further 32000 100 0 Media Film and TV Studies 23 02 7 7 520 0 Music 10010 000 0 Physics 14 02 6 4 110 0 Politics 70122 110 0 Religious Studies 43 3 13 18 63000 Sociology 24 20 5 7 721 0 Spanish 10100 000 0 Sport/PE Studies 60013 200 0 Travel & Tourism 10010 000 0 Welsh (Second Language) 70043 000 0 Welsh Baccalaureate equivalence 22 0 22 00 0000 Total 498 35 97 154 111 72 27 20 Percentage of Entries 7.0% 19.5% 30.9% 22.3% 14.5% 5.4% 0.4% 0.0% Cumulative % 7.0% 26.5% 57.4% 79.7% 94.2% 99.6% 100.0% 100.0%
Y12 Entries
Subject Entries A* ABC DEUX Information Technology 22 Welsh (Second Language) 11 BTEC Photography eqiuvalence 11 BTEC Sport (Level 3 Diploma) equivalence 11 Total 50122 000 0 Percentage of Entries 0% 20% 40% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% Cumulative % 0% 20% 60% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
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A2 Results Summer 2013
17 00 5 8221 17 00 5 8220
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A2 Results Summer 2014
Subject Entries A* ABCDEUXQ Art & Design 12 004421100 Art & Design Photography 7012301000 Biology 26 3711 5000 00 Business Studies 13 136120000 Chemistry 27 495612000 Computer Studies / Computing 9012141000 Drama 9036000000 Economics 12 233300100 Electronics 11 233201000 English Language & Literature 23 315950000 English Literature 25 0212 8300 00 French 6001212000 Geography 5111101000 German 2001100000 Health & Social Care 4000121000 History 24 2610 6000 00 Information Technology (Appl) 13 034213000 Mathematics 44 7 17 8921000 Media Film and TV Studies 18 0310 5000 00 Music 3011100000 Physics 17 154241000 Politics 3020100000 Product Design 8000430100 Psychology 13 024430000 Religious Studies 61 4 12 24 16 41 0 00 Sociology 19 006534100 Sport/PE Studies 3101000100 Textiles Technology 5001121000 Welsh (2nd Lang) 1001000000 Welsh Baccalaureate* 33 0 33 0000000 BTEC Sport L3* 32 11 12 5400000 Total 489 42 130 141 108 42 21 500 Percentage of Entries 8.59% 26.58% 28.83% 22.09% 8.59% 4.29% 1.02% 0.00% 0.00% Cumulative % 8.59% 35.17% 64.01% 86.09%94.68%98.98% 100% 100% 100%
*= Grade Equivalences
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A Level Results 2015 A2 Level Results 2015
A* A B C D E U X # Entries A*/A A*-C A*-E Applied ICT Sgl 0 2 8 7 7 3 0 0 27 7.41% 62.96% 100.00% Art & Design 2 1 9 2 2 1 0 0 17 17.65% 82.35% 100.00% Art Textiles 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Biology 2 3 9 7 9 2 2 0 34 14.71% 61.76% 94.12% Business Studies 1 2 7 4 2 0 0 0 16 18.75% 87.50% 100.00% Chemistry 0 5 4 5 2 1 1 0 18 27.78% 77.78% 94.44% Computing 0 1 0 2 3 0 0 0 6 16.67% 50.00% 100.00% Design & Tech 0 1 1 3 2 0 1 0 8 12.50% 62.50% 87.50% Drama Theatre 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 5 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Economics 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 5 20.00% 60.00% 100.00% Electronics 1 2 0 3 2 0 1 0 9 33.33% 66.67% 88.89% English Lang Lit 1 1 11 2 7 0 0 0 22 9.09% 68.18% 100.00% English Lit 0 3 9 5 6 0 1 0 24 12.50% 70.83% 95.83% Geography 0 3 9 5 4 1 2 0 24 12.50% 70.83% 91.67% Govt Politics 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0.00% 0.00% 50.00% Health & Social 0 1 1 1 4 4 0 0 11 9.09% 27.27% 100.00% History 0 2 14 4 0 0 0 0 20 10.00% 100.00% 100.00% Mathematics 3 10 10 7 3 3 1 0 37 35.14% 81.08% 97.30% Media Studies 0 2 7 8 2 1 0 0 20 10.00% 85.00% 100.00% Music 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 5 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% PE 1 0 2 5 3 1 0 0 12 8.33% 66.67% 100.00% Photography 0 0 7 3 3 0 0 0 13 0.00% 76.92% 100.00% Physics 0 0 3 4 2 1 0 0 10 0.00% 70.00% 100.00% Psychology 4 1 4 5 1 5 1 0 21 23.81% 66.67% 95.24% RS 1 15 26 19 6 1 0 0 68 23.53% 89.71% 100.00% Sociology 0 4 5 6 6 2 1 0 24 16.67% 62.50% 95.83% Textiles 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 33.33% 66.67% 100.00% Welsh 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 4 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Total 16 61 154 117 79 27 12 0 466 Cumulative Totals 77 231 348 427 454 466 Percentage of Entries 16.52% 49.57% 74.68% 91.63% 97.42% 100.00%
A*/S A B C D E U X Welsh Bacc Diploma 12 Welsh Bacc Core 6 8 0 0 0 0 0 0
D1 D2 DD DM MM MP PP U BTEC Level 3 Mec Eg 4 3 3 1 2 0 0 1 BTEC Level 3 Diploma Sport 0 0 2 2 1 4 5 1
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AS Results Summer 2011
Subject Entries ABCDEU Art & Design 11 414200 Biology 58 6 10 7 12 9 14 Business Studies 14 342212 Chemistry 52 586913 11 Computer Studies/Computing 9051300 D&T Product Design 19 025525 D&T Textiles Technology 11 004421 Drama 14 336200 Economics 19 663220 English Language & Literature 44 3619 11 41 English Literature 20 2411 300 Film Studies 3002010 French 9001251 Geography 24 254355 German 12 010155 Health & Social Care- Single 12 215220 History 27 1812 501 Information Technology (Voc) 44 3 11 8967 Law 6014001 Mathematics 48 21 94257 Media Film and TV Studies 43 2 12 16 751 Music 2011000 Physics 26 641285 Politics 11 013322 Psychology 23 106547 Religious Studies 65 14 27 11 742 Science: Electronics 10 122212 Sociology 44 1914 776 Sport/PE Studies 16 002545 Welsh (Second Language) 8322100
Total: 704 89 143 166 118 97 91 Percentage of entries: 12.6% 20.3% 23.6% 16.8% 13.8% 12.9% Cumulative %: 12.6% 33.0% 56.5% 73.3% 87.1% 100.0%
Y13 Entries
Media Film and TV Studies 3030000 Grand Total: 707 89 146 166 118 97 91 Percentage of entries: 12.6% 20.7% 23.5% 16.7% 13.7% 12.9% Cumulative %: 12.6% 33.2% 56.7% 73.4% 87.1% 100.0%
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AS Results Summer 2012
Subject Entries AB CDEUX Art & Design 14 28 20200 Biology 24 52 64520 BTEC Travel & Tourism (Level 2) equivalence 92 4 3 0 0 0 0 Business Studies 18 16 46100 Chemistry 18 44 14320 Computing 15 16 02231 D&T Product Design 12 01 53201 D&T Texiles Technology 40 0 2 0 0 2 0 Drama 40 2 1 1 0 0 0 Economics 81 2 3 2 0 1 0 Electronics 11 00 32420 English Language & Literature 37 2 13 16 420 0 English Literature 19 29 62000 Film (Twilight) 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 French 61 2 0 0 2 1 0 Geography 27 67 36140 German 71 1 0 2 0 3 0 Health & Social Care 19 13 43152 History 28 39 92410 Information Technology 42 59 72712 0 Law (Twilight) 71 2 2 1 1 0 0 Mathematics 34 12 594040 Media, Film and TV Studies 33 3810 11 100 Physics 14 03 22160 Politics 92 0 0 1 2 4 0 Psychology 36 03 98862 Religious Studies 72 14 27 22 700 2 Sociology 38 1413 12 331 Sport/PE Studies 11 11 30330 Welsh (Second Language) 70 2 1 1 0 3 0 Total 584 71 144 146 92 55 67 9 Percentage of Entries 12.2% 24.7% 25.0% 15.8% 9.4% 11.5% 1.5% Cumulative % 12.2% 36.8% 61.8% 77.6% 87.0% 98.5% 100.0%
Y13 Entries
Subject Entries AB CDEUX Biology 22 Chemistry 11 D&T Product Design 5122 Drama 11 Geography 11 Media, Film and TV Studies 11 Physics 11 Politics 11 Sociology 11 Total 14 21 33500 Percentage of Entries 14.3% 7.1% 21.4% 21.4% 35.7% 0.0% 0.0% Cumulative % 14.3% 21.4% 42.9% 64.3% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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AS Results Summer 2013
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AS Results Summer 2014
Subject Entries AB C D EU Art & Design 22 59 5 2 10 Art and Design Photography 17 08 3 6 00 Biology 49 17 12 10 8 11 Business Studies 27 37 9 3 41 Chemistry 37 11 9 9 314 Computer Studies/Computing 7122 200 Drama 9016 101 Economics 5113 000 Electronics 12 20 2 3 41 English 36 12 8 16 63 English Literature 27 07 14 510 French 4001 111 Geography 30 15 46 221 Health Studies 16 22 2 8 20 History 29 1 12 8521 Information Technology (Appl) 41 38 5 9 14 2 Mathematics 37 12 86 317 Media Film and TV Studies 26 48 9 4 10 Music 6004 200 Physics 21 03 5 5 17 Politics 8000 332 Product Design 12 22 0 3 32 Psychology 43 16 8 8 911 Religious Studies 81 19 30 21 731 Sociology 41 39 7 15 43 Sports Studies 16 14 2 5 31 Textiles 4101 200 travel and Tourism 4003 001 Welsh (2nd Lang) 7024 100 BTEC Travel & Tourism 17 2 15 0000 Total 691 81 158 165 140 76 71 Percentage of Entries 11.72% 22.87% 23.88% 20.26% 11.00% 10.27% Cumulative % 11.71% 34.58% 58.45% 78.71% 89.71% 100.00%
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AS Results 2015 AS Results Summer 2015
AS Level Qualifications
Entries A B C D E U A-C A-E AS Applied ICT Single 53 0 12 14 11 8 8 49.06% 84.91% AS Art & Design 21 7 6 6 2 0 0 90.48% 100.00% AS Biology 50 4 6 13 13 6 8 46.00% 84.00% AS Business Studies 22 6 3 3 2 6 2 54.55% 90.91% AS Chemistry 41 3 9 7 7 6 9 46.34% 78.05% AS Chinese 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 100.00% 100.00% AS Computing 21 3 3 3 3 4 5 42.86% 76.19% AS Design & Technology 7 0 0 2 2 2 1 28.57% 85.71% AS Drama 12 0 3 4 4 1 0 58.33% 100.00% AS Economics 8 4 2 2 0 0 0 100.00% 100.00% AS Electronics 8 1 2 2 2 1 0 62.50% 100.00% AS English Lang & Lit 38 4 5 13 10 6 0 57.89% 100.00% AS English Literature 25 6 6 11 2 0 0 92.00% 100.00% AS French 5 1 1 0 0 2 1 40.00% 80.00% AS Geography 29 3 5 4 6 8 3 41.38% 89.66% AS German 4 1 0 1 2 0 0 50.00% 100.00% AS Health & Social Care 10 0 0 1 6 1 2 10.00% 80.00% AS History 35 3 10 13 6 2 1 74.29% 97.14% AS Mathematics 52 16 11 7 2 7 9 65.38% 82.69% AS Media Studies 38 4 7 12 14 1 0 60.53% 100.00% AS PE 15 2 2 6 3 2 0 66.67% 100.00% AS Photography 19 3 7 7 2 0 0 89.47% 100.00% AS Physics 33 5 7 7 5 6 3 57.58% 90.91% AS Psychology 34 3 7 8 8 2 6 52.94% 82.35% AS Religious Studies 86 25 22 18 10 8 3 75.58% 96.51% AS Sociology 31 5 8 7 7 3 1 64.52% 96.77% AS Textiles 4 0 0 0 2 1 1 0.00% 75.00% AS Welsh 7 0 2 4 1 0 0 85.71% 100.00% Total 709 110 146 175 132 83 63 Cumulative Totals 110 256 431 563 646 709 Percentage of Entries 15.51% 36.11% 60.79% 79.41% 91.11% 100.00%
Level 2 Qualifications Entries Pass Level 2 Travel Tourism 7 7 Percentage of Entries 100%
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Miscellaneous Information
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Brynteg School aims to offer equal opportunities to all its pupils in every aspect of school life, irrespective of gender, race, class or disability. All pupils are of equal worth and we aim to help them develop their full potential. Therefore all subjects are available to boys and girls.
DATA PROTECTION ACT
Information about all students is held on computer files at the school. Much of this data is about classes, choice of subjects, marks/grades, and school reports. We also hold essential personal information such as addresses, names of parents, special health needs, and so on. Obviously the school takes every measure to ensure that the information it holds is treated as confidential. This information is mainly used for educational purposes: it might be disclosed to the Local Authority and its representatives, to Health professionals and organisations, and to Careers advisers. to health careers advisors The school is registered under the Data Protection Act: parents are welcome to examine our Registration Document if they wish.
EXAMINATION ENTRY POLICY
All students will be entered for external examinations except those who have been absent for a long time or through agreement between the school and parents. After being entered, if a student fails to attend the examination without a good reason, the school will charge the parents the cost of the current entry fee. In the case of illness a doctor’s paper must be supplied.
We are registered to enter candidates with the following examination boards: WJEC Welsh Joint Education Committee AQA Assessment & Qualification Alliance EDEXCEL EDEXCEL Foundation OCR Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations City and Guilds
INSURANCE
Students: When children are on school premises, the insurance position is exactly the same as if they were at home. In other words, the County does not provide personal accident insurance on students. A Third Party Public Liability Insurance covers any compensation that might have to be paid for injury or damages caused by the negligence of staff acting on the County Council's behalf. Needless to say, the chances of injury are remote, and everything possible is done to ensure the safety of your child at school. Property: Sometimes valuable equipment (such as a musical instrument) has to be brought into school. This equipment is not covered by any school insurance, and parents might like to check with their insurance companies if these items are covered when not kept at home. It is worth adding this provision to your domestic policies. School Visits: Educational visits are a regular part of school life. Parents are notified of proposed visits by letter. If you wish your child to take part in a visit, you will be asked to return a consent slip to the school. Educational visits are regarded as part of the School Curriculum; therefore the same insurance situations will apply as if the child were on the school premises.
Charging for School Activities: The School accepts the County's policy. This means that Students will not be charged for most school activities that take place in the normal school day. However,students certain visits and other happenings cannot occur without finance, and parents may be asked to make a donation towards those costs. If insufficient money is received, it may be necessary to cancel the activity. The important point to remember is that individual students of Brynteg will not be disadvantaged for financial reasons.
ALTERATIONS
The information contained in this booklet relates to the period September 2011 - July 2012. It is correct at 2016 - July 2017. the time of printing, but changes may be made before the start of, or during that year, or in subsequent years.
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