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Entry Requirements Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School - Sixth Form Information 1 QualityQuality & & ExcellenceExcellence 2 Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School - Sixth Form Information Quality & Excellence Boy Team Ele , Head ctions Girl 201 ad 4-20 He 15 Our SCHOOL PRAYER Generous and Loving God As we are made in your image and likeness, Inspire us to live in your ways of Peace, Justice, Truth and Love. With Jesus as our guide, may we bring these values to life. Let us celebrate the unique contribution each of us makes. Empower us to reach out in love to those in need and in doing so live as witnesses to your Gospel each day. Amen Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School - Sixth Form Information 3 Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School - SixthQuality FormQuality Information & & Excellence Excellence 3 CONTENTS Curriculum 2019 5 Choosing the Correct Course 7 Application Process 9 Important Dates 11 Student Destinations 12 Student Destinations Map 14 Art 15 Biology 16 Business 17 Chemistry 18 Drama and Theatre Studies 19 English Literature 20 French 21 Further Mathematics 22 Geography 23 German 24 Government & Politics 25 History 26 Mathematics 27 Media Studies 28 Music 29 Philosophy of Religion & Ethics 30 Physical Education 31 Physics 32 Psychology 33 Extended Project Qualification 34 Health and Social Care 35 ICT 36 Sport and Physical Activity 37 Applied Science 38 4 Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School - Sixth Form Information Quality & Excellence CURRICULUM 2019 Planned Courses Whilst many of the courses highlighted will be delivered at Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, the courses shown in italics should be available through our consortium schools A Level Courses A Level Courses Art & Design German Biology Government and Politics Business Studies History Computing Mathematics Chemistry Media Design and Technology (Product Design) Music Drama and Theatre Studies Physical Education Economics Physics English Literature Psychology French Religious Studies Further Mathematics Sociology Geography Spanish Level 3 CTEC Level 3 CTEC CTEC Business CTEC Health & Social Care ( single & double) CTEC ICT CTEC Sport ( single & double) The availability of courses in September 2019 depends on a range of issues, including student demand and staffing. At the moment we hope to offer the courses as stated. Alban Learning Pathways In order to ensure that our students have a wide choice of subject options we are a member of the Alban Learning Partners. This is a consortium of local ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ schools that includes: • Loreto College • Samuel Ryder Academy • St Albans Girls’ School • Townsend Church of England School • Marlborough Science Academy In addition to studying two subjects at NBS students have the option of studying a subject at one of the consortium schools. For more information regarding the Alban Learning Partners please search the following link — www.albanlearningpartners.com Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School - Sixth Form Information 5 Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School - SixthQuality Form Information & Excellence 5 CHOOSING THE CORRECT COURSE Courses in the Sixth Form require a high level of It is now compulsory for all students to stay in intellectual ability and commitment to work; it is education until the age of 18. This could involve paramount that students select courses that are students studying A Levels, vocational courses or appropriate to their ability. joining an apprenticeship. A good guide to identify the most suitable pathway is Any student that has not achieved a Grade 4 in GCSE to use the GCSE average point score (APS) system; this English Language/Literature or Maths are required to gives a true reflection of a student’s current ability and continue to study these subjects whilst in compulsory has proved a reliable tool in deciding on the correct education. courses. At Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Sixth In the Sixth Form any student that has not achieved Form there are three different offers open to students these grades will be required to attend Year 12 GCSE depending on their APS. classes in English and Maths until they achieve a As well as the overall Average Points Scores, subjects Grade 4 in these subjects. also have individual entry requirements that can be Over the last two years there have been significant found on the subject pages. changes in A Level courses. All subjects have been Choosing the right course is key to success at the reformed and are now fully linear. This means that end of Year 13. Over the next year you will receive exams for all A Level subjects will be sat at the end of guidance to ensure that the subjects you select enable Year 13 with no opportunity to resit units. you to reach your potential and succeed within the Sixth Form. 6 Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School - Sixth Form Information Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School - SixthQuality Form Information & Excellence 6 CHOOSING THE CORRECT COURSE CHOOSING THE CORRECT COURSE Vocational courses have also been reformed. They will With A Levels courses now comprising a two year now be assessed through a combination of external course, students are expected to cover more content. exams and assignments. These changes have been Due to these changes we will advise all students to implemented to ensure students are well prepared pick three subjects to study over the two years. for university and employment. Offer Average Point Score (APS) Level Subjects Available 6+ A including English and Science Grade 6 3 A Levels Any choice of A Levels & Maths Grade 7 3 A Levels/Level 3 3 A Levels/Vocational 5+ courses excluding Maths B Including English & Maths Grade 5 Vocational Courses and Sciences Level 3 Vocational Courses C 3.7+ 3 Level 3 Vocational Courses English and/or Maths GCSE Calculating your Average Point Score (APS) GCSE Grade 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Vocational Distinction* Distinction Merit Pass Courses To work out your APS, add together your best 8 grades (including English and Maths) then divide by 8 Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School - Sixth Form Information 7 Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School - SixthQuality Form Information & Excellence 7 APPLICATION PROCESS We welcome applications from both students in Year 11 at Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School and from those who may wish to join us from an alternative provider. Internal Students All Year 11 students wishing to be considered for The deadline for handing in the Sixth Form a place in the Sixth Form should complete the Application Form is 20th December 2018. application form enclosed with this booklet. Once you have submitted your application, any When you are completing the application form, you questions you may have should be directed to the are advised to discuss your choices with subject staff, Head of Sixth Form, Mr Laing. your Head of Year, the Head of Sixth Form and your [email protected] parents. Alternatively you can make an appointment at the You will attend an individual interview with a senior Sixth Form office. There will be a formal offer letter member of staff to discuss not only that the courses sent in April 2019 to all Year 11 Nicholas Breakspear you have chosen are suitable, but that they also align Catholic School applicants. This offer is conditional to your future aspirations. You are advised to read the on achieving the required GCSE grades. subject pages carefully and make sure you can meet the minimum entry requirements for your chosen subjects. Please note that the availability of subjects is dependent on a range of issues, including student demand and staffing. As the timetable takes shape over the next few months, we may be unable to accommodate some subject combinations. If your subject choices are affected by timetable constraints we will contact you so that you have time to reconsider. 8 Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School - Sixth Form Information Quality & Excellence APPLICATION PROCESS External Applicants External applicants should complete both sides of the Please return the completed form by post to the application form enclosed with the option booklet. following address When you are completing the application form you Mr C. Laing are advised to discuss your choices with teaching and Nicholas Breakspear School, pastoral staff at your current school and your parents. Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, You can also contact Mr Laing, Head of Sixth Form Herts, for advice. AL4 0TT [email protected] or contact the school on 01727 860079 Induction Days You will have the opportunity to attend a Sixth Form During the Induction Day students may expect Induction Day on Wednesday 26th June 2019. The to attend taster lessons, meet current Sixth Form aim of this day is to provide you with a clear insight students, undertake tasks in preparing for becoming into the academic demands and expectations when an independent learner and experience life as a commencing Sixth Form study at Nicholas Breakspear Sixth Form student. You will also take away tasks in Catholic School. preparation for the start of Sixth Form courses. Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School - Sixth Form Information 9 Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School - SixthQuality Form Information & Excellence 9 IMPORTANT DATES - Timeline Order of events leading up to the final allocation of courses in Year 12 In 2018, 77% of our students enrolled onto degree courses at 23 University locations across the UK. Dates Event Below are a selection of those courses 8th November 2018 • Sixth Form Open Evening 19th November 2018 to • Pre Public Exams 1 30th November 2018 7th December 2018 •