Lower Sixth Transition Booklet (2017-18)
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LOWER SIXTH TRANSITION BOOKLET (2017-18) GCSE Results and Induction Day 2 Sixth Form Dress Code 2017-18 Sixth Form pupils are role models for younger pupils - as such the school expects high standards of dress. The Sixth Form should be smartly dressed in a manner that would result in them being taken seriously within a professional working environment. Pupils’ appearance should reflect a sense of pride in themselves and of the school. Pupils may choose to wear either the trouser suit or skirt suit option. Trouser suit option: Conventional business suit (matching jacket and full-length trousers) Smart collared shirt of conventional design – long enough to be tucked in and large enough for the top button to be done up Smart tie; either school or alternative discreet design Smart conventional shoes/ankle boots – black or brown, polishable or smart clean suede. No high heels V-necked jumper or cardigan of any plain colour with no large logo (any tie must be visible) Modest jewellery Skirt suit option: Conventional business suit (matching jacket and skirt) - skirt should touch calf at the back with leg bent at 90 degree angle Smart collared shirt of conventional design – long enough to be tucked in Plain tights if worn Smart conventional shoes/ankle boots – black or brown, polishable or smart clean suede. No high heels V-necked jumper or cardigan of any plain colour with no large logo Modest jewellery Travel to and from School Any sensible coat or jacket may be worn over the suit for warmth and to keep dry on the way to School Pupils cycling to school must wear a protective helmet and high visibility clothing The dress code excludes: ‘Doc Marten’ style boots; sandals; stiletto or platform shoes; trainers; “Ugg” boots Leather or denim clothing (obviously excepting leather shoes) of all sorts Hoodies or fleeces Coats being used as a replacement for suit jackets Facial piercings (although a discreet nose stud is acceptable) Hair of an extreme style or appearance 3 Contents Sixth Form Dress Code 2017-18 ............................................................................................... 3 THE ROUSE RESEARCH PROGRAMME ............................................................................................... 5 ANCIENT HISTORY .............................................................................................................................. 6 ART & DESIGN .................................................................................................................................... 7 BIOLOGY ............................................................................................................................................. 8 CHEMISTRY A LEVEL ......................................................................................................................... 10 CHEMISTRY PRE-U ........................................................................................................................... 11 CLASSICAL GREEK ............................................................................................................................. 12 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY: SYSTEMS AND CONTROL TECHNOLOGY ................................................. 13 ECONOMICS ..................................................................................................................................... 14 ENGLISH LITERATURE....................................................................................................................... 15 FRENCH ............................................................................................................................................ 16 GEOGRAPHY ..................................................................................................................................... 17 GERMAN .......................................................................................................................................... 18 HISTORY RRR (Reform, Rights and Revolution) ............................................................................... 19 HISTORY SSS (Sovereignty, Superstition and Schism) ..................................................................... 20 LATIN ................................................................................................................................................ 21 MATHEMATICS/FURTHER MATHEMATICS ...................................................................................... 22 MUSIC PRE-U ................................................................................................................................... 23 PHILOSOPHY PRE-U ......................................................................................................................... 24 PHYSICS PRE-U ................................................................................................................................. 25 POLITICS ........................................................................................................................................... 26 PSYCHOLOGY PRE-U ........................................................................................................................ 28 RELIGIOUS STUDIES ......................................................................................................................... 30 SPANISH ........................................................................................................................................... 31 Appendix .......................................................................................................................................... 32 THE ROUSE RESEARCH PROGRAMME All Sixth Form students at the Perse undertake an independent research project in the Lower Sixth. This provides an opportunity to learn research skills, extend learning beyond A Levels and equip for a strong UCAS application. The first term will be a series of research skills seminars, towards the end of which students will decide on their research route and topic. They can choose from: A) Extended Project Qualification (AQA http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-W-7993-SP- 15.PDF) The EPQ is equivalent to an AS Level and involves 4 periods per cycle being timetabled with a non-specialist supervisor and will take a minimum of 100 hours of research. The EPQ is marked on the research ‘journey’ as well as a presentation and the end product of a 5000 word essay. This option suits students who would like to focus on the process of research. B) Rouse Award (Internal) Students have one lesson per cycle with a supervisor with a broad subject-based specialism from January. The Rouse Award is marked only on the finished product and students can enter into the following categories: The Rouse Research Award: independent research culminating in an essay of 2-4,000 words; The Rouse Award for the Creative Arts: a research-informed creative process culminates in the submission of an ‘artefact’ plus a short report of 500-1500 words outlining the research and how it informed the outcome. The Rouse Award for Mathematics: research into an area of mathematics, culminating in a presentation to the Maclaurin Society The Rouse Award for Engineering, Technology and Computing (as above for creative arts) Upon completion all students will receive a Rouse Award Certificate (with commended and highly commended categories) that will be included on University Transcripts and discussed in the UCAS Reference. The best entries will be considered for prizes by a panel of University academics and Governors. This option suits students who are independent, self-starters and would like to really focus on the content of their research. C) Alternative Accreditation Some students opt to do another qualification, such as ABRSM Grade 8 Theory, British Science Association CREST Awards and a number of others if it is deemed more appropriate to suit their future ambitions. 5 ANCIENT HISTORY The A level course requires you to do a Roman History Period Study (The Julio-Claudian Emperors 31BC- AD 68) and a Depth Study (The Breakdown of the Late Republic 88-31 BC) together with a Greek History Period Study (Relations between Greek states and between Greek and non-Greek states 492-404 BC) and a Depth Study (The Politics and Society of Sparta 478-404 BC). In the Lower Sixth, you will complete both of the depth studies and move on to the start of the period study. You will use ancient sources as the start-point for your analysis of the historical context, analysing the literary value of written sources and cultural significance of archaeological remains. Type of Course: 2 year Linear A Level (public exams at the end of Upper Sixth) Specification: OCR H407 Ancient History A Level GCE http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/313570-specification-accredited-a-level-ancient-history-h407.pdf Things you can do before the course: If you want to broaden your horizons on the ancient world, look in the Ancient History sections in Heffers, Waterstones or the Library and read anything that appeals to you; Tom Holland’s books Persian Fire, Rubicon, Dynasty and the novels Imperium, Lustrum, Dictator (all by Robert Harris) and Gates of Fire (by Steven Pressfield) will provide excellent background reading. If you get the opportunity, visit Roman/Greek sites and museums. You could also watch some relevant films or TV programmes (good examples include Ultimate Rome: Empire without Limit presented by Mary Beard and The Spartans presented by Bettany Hughes). 6 ART & DESIGN In the Lower