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Form Studies SIXTH Form Studies 1 9 DEAN 2 CLOSE 1 DC CHELTENHAM 0 0 SENIOR S CHOOL 2 2 Sixth Form Studies A LEVEL CHOICES AVAILABLE FOR STUDY Art & Design History Biology Latin Business Mathematics Chemistry Further Mathematics (15 periods) Classical Civilisation Further Mathematics (24 periods)* Computer Science Music Economics Physical Education Contact English Physics French Product Design Technology Registrar: Kelly Serjeant Geography Psychology [email protected] Government and Politics Religious Studies Greek Spanish *Counts as two A levels 2 | Sixth Form Studies 2019 ~ 2021 DEAN DC CLOSE CHELTENHAM SENIOR S CHOOL A word from Contents Page no. A Word from the Headmaster 3 the Headmaster Sixth Form Life 4 Personal Tutor 5 Co-Curricular Programme 6-7 “It’s very different, Sir” is the most common response that I get from Sixth Formers in answer to the question “How would you compare the What our students say 8 life of the Sixth Former to that of a member of Year 11?” A level Choices 9 How to choose A levels 10 It is different; deliberately and necessarily so. Our aim in the Sixth Form Results & Leavers Destinations 11 is to prepare pupils for life beyond School. For the vast majority this will mean being equipped with all the necessary skills and character Popular Degree Requirements 12 traits needed to flourish at university. For some it will mean being Flecker Library 13 launched into a specific vocation. Extended Project Qualification 14 In the classroom, the emphasis moves from the recall of facts to an Art & Design 16 added emphasis of judgement and analysis. Sixth Formers are able to Biology 16 specialise which changes the atmosphere as they are studying in Business 17 smaller groups with pupils who have made the same, active choice. It Chemistry 17 is not enough to simply listen and take notes. They have to play a full Classics 18 part in the shaping of the lessons and to have a more direct Computer Science 19 involvement in the curriculum. Economics 19 This choice and responsibility is a continued theme in other areas of English 20 Sixth Form life from co-curricular activities, chaplaincy, excursions, Geography 20 lectures, debates, community action and school leadership. The relationship between the School and the pupil starts to shift. The Government & Politics 21 most successful Sixth Former is the one who fully engages in all that History 21 is on offer. Mathematics 22 Modern Languages 22 The key indicator of how different life is in the Sixth Form is the tutor system. Pupils are able to select their individual tutor from the full list Music 23 of Common Room, whom they meet each week, which is unusual. It Physical Education 23 is a significant commitment on our part to ensure that we are able Physics 24 support and guide pupils in a specific fashion. There is no typical Product Design Technology 24 Dean Close Sixth Former: each is provided with the opportunities so Psychology 25 they can choose the right path for themselves, meaning every Religious Studies 25 journey is different. Learning Support 26 English Language Training (ELT) 26 Bradley Salisbury 3 | Sixth Form Studies 2019 ~ 2021 Sixth Form Sixth Formers serve on numerous school committees, captain The Sixth Form is a distinct part sports’ teams and play prominent roles in drama and music, of the School community and with the most talented having opportunities to perform concertos or direct a play. Those who demonstrate initiative Lifare encouraeged, for example, to start up their own societies or consequently its members enjoy organise charity events. A team of prefects, led by the Head new privileges and responsibilities. of School, is responsible for much of the School’s leadership and Sixth Formers play a major role in every House. Pupils take great pleasure in leaving their uniforms behind to dress in business suits. Many comment on how they enjoy relationships with tutors and teachers which become more adult, and greater freedoms such as boarders going into town at weekends. Regular opportunities arise to hear and meet high profile speakers, some of the most recent being Sir Steve Redgrave, Stephen Fry, Dan & Peter Snow, Will Gompertz, Prue Leith, Eddie the Eagle, Cath Kidston and Katie Piper. Dedicated facilities include: a Sixth Form Centre, a great place to meet, chat and grab a coffee with friends; Sixth Form only Boarding Houses for both girls and boys; single study/bedrooms with en-suites; and studies for all Sixth Formers in their Day Houses. 4 | Sixth Form Studies 2019 ~ 2021 Personal Tutor The School greatly values the individual, something that is borne out in the one-to-one tutorial system. This system is designed to ensure that each pupil has an adult who takes a particular interest in them, not just academically, but in terms of their wider well-being and interests. Sixth Formers choose their own tutors, often picking someone who teaches one of their A level subjects, and the tutor-pupil relationship is usually a very strong one which can last a lifetime. This is a crucial time with impending choices about careers and university options and tutors work closely with their tutees, supporting them as they make these important decisions. Every Sixth Former meets weekly with their tutor to discuss things from an academic and pastoral view. The content of these meetings will vary according to individual needs but will include managing workload, time planning, learning how to work independently, discussing assessments and helping with exam preparation. Tutors also help with decisions on co-curricular activities, advise on university applications, share in successes and can support and advise through difficult times. The tutor system works in conjunction with the Boarding and Day Houses and the academic departments to ensure life in the Sixth Form is as happy and successful as possible. 5 | Sixth Form Studies 2019 ~ 2021 The Co-curricular programme The Sixth Form opens up a wide range of opportunities to develop specific intellectual, sporting and cultural interests. Besides the obvious enjoyment that is derived from these activities, university admissions tutors value active participation in drama, outdoor pursuits, community action, sport and music as they provide obvious opportunities for the development of leadership and organisati onal skills. Furthermore, involvement in these activities inevitably promotes virtues such as patience, tenacity, resourcefulness and commitment. All students are expected to be fully involved in the co-curricular programme. 6 | Sixth Form Studies 2019 ~ 2021 Duke of Edinburgh Gold Expedition Some activities presently offered include: CCF - This provides a wide range of Duke of Edinburgh - With so many students Uganda Project - In 2004 the School activities, both military and non-military, packing every moment of their school day established a link with the Nyakatukura which develop leadership, confidence, self- with constructive activity, the Duke of Memorial School in Uganda. Since then it reliance and discipline skills as well as giving Edinburgh Award scheme compliments all has been committed to raising money for a taste of life in the Armed Forces, although that the Dean Close has to offer. On average specific projects including building a girls’ there is no requirement to join up and serve 12 students complete their Gold Award each dormitory and drainage system. Every two with the Armed Forces at any point. Sixth year on both walking and cycling years a group of students from Dean Close Formers can opt for officer training, leading expeditions. visit the School and involve themselves in to supervisory roles as NCOs. teaching lessons, playing with the children Music - There are over 50 concerts each year, and basic maintenance around the Community Action - The thriving Community ranging from informal lunchtime recitals to school site. Action programme works on projects within major choral and orchestral events, the local community and the wider world. It providing performing opportunities for encourages young people to see how musicians at every level of ability. Chapel rewarding it is to make a difference through Choir and Chamber Choir sing Evensong in local projects including supporting the St Paul's Cathedral and Tewkesbury Abbey children’s ward at Gloucester Royal Hospital, each year. There are also ample helping children with disabilities, visiting opportunities for bands to perform both nursing homes regularly to establish informally and as part of RocSoc. relationships with residents, assisting in a variety of charity shops and reading with Sport - Dean Close has a tradition of asylum seekers who want to learn English. performing at a high level on the sports field and teams regularly achieve results Drama - For a School of its size, Dean Close that might not be expected of a School drama really packs a punch and expects a of this size. During the last few years, great deal in terms of acting standards and teams have represented the School in a commitment. There is a policy to perform number of National Finals in hockey and works of major playwrights as well as the equestrian events. best of contemporary drama, with up to ten Community Action in Uganda productions annually. 7 | Sixth Form Studies 2019 ~ 2021 What our students say... Pollyanna Harris Max Thomas Art and Academic Drama and Academic My experience of Sixth Form One of the central reasons for has been one of enjoyment, which I chose Dean Close as my encouragement and, Senior School was its reputation subsequently, prosperity. I for Drama; even as a Year 8 found the Sixth Form to be pupil, I was struck both by the totally different from the junior sheer amount of opportunities years, with staff allowing pupils on offer and the quality of texts more independence. I think being tackled.
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