6th form slide show

ENTRY TO PRINCE HENRY’S SIXTH FORM - 7PM PRINCE HENRY’S HIGH SCHOOL An 'Outstanding' for Students aged 13-18

SIXTH FORM INFORMATION EVENING Aims of the Presentation

To introduce: a) the Sixth Form Team b) the courses we offer at PHHS c) life in the Sixth Form d) the application and induction process Our vision: An inclusive, welcoming, academic Sixth Form which provides a challenging and enjoyable experience for the young people in our care to enable them to secure outcomes which exceed their expectations. Introductions The Sixth Form Team consists of:

Mrs Clare Webb Head of Sixth Form

Mrs Jane Tozer Head of Year 12 Mr John Martin Head of Year 13

Mrs Nicky Tranter Sixth Form Administrator Mrs Karen Granacki Assistant Sixth Form Administrator

Mrs A Ridley Private Study Supervisor

Form Tutors Why Prince Henry’s Sixth Form?

Ofsted 2013: “The Sixth Form is outstanding and students make excellent progress on their AS-level and A-level courses. Students receive first-rate information, advice and guidance, which help them to make well-informed decisions about future employment, education and training.” SENIOR STUDENTS

Tom Parkin Isobel Hardwick Head Boy Head Girl The Courses Available at Prince Henry’s Sixth Form

We offer a wide range of courses:

• 26 different A levels • 4 Level 3 Technical courses • Employability, Enrichment and Pastoral guidance • Electives A levels Art and Design English Literature Music Art: Textiles Film Studies Physical Education Biology French Physics Business Further Maths Politics Chemistry Geography Product Design Computer Science German Psychology Drama and Theatre History Religion, Studies Philosophy and Economics Italian Ethics English Language Mathematics Spanish Level 3 Technical Diplomas

● Food and Nutrition ● Health and Social Care ● Information Technology ● Creative Media Production Our Offer ● Our main programme will consist of 3 A levels and a programme of Enrichment ● Universities make offers based upon 3 A level grades and the top universities have said that they value higher grades over an additional subject ● Exceptional students may be able to embark upon a 4 A level programme in consultation with the Head of Sixth Form, if they have achieved at least 6 As at GCSE with an A* in the 4 subjects chosen ● Further Maths will continue to run giving some students a fourth A level option. Ofsted 2013:

Teaching in the Sixth Form is outstanding. Teachers ensure that students understand key subject ideas in the level of depth that will enable them to achieve the higher grades. Students take responsibility for monitoring their own progress against personal targets and collaborate well in helping each other to achieve. Private Study Time In addition to timetabled lessons students also have Private Study Time.

Some is timetabled specifically for study and takes place in the designated Private Study room under the supervision of Mrs Ridley.

Other lessons are left blank on student timetables so that they can decide how best to use the time. Student View Internal Students: Evan Jones Lucy Malley

External Students: Carenza Franklin Maddie Debonis Sixth Form Life Tutor Time ● Tutor groups of about 15 students in friendship groups. ● The same Tutor for two years so that tutors build relationships and get to know students well enough to write detailed references. ● Inter-tutor group competitions and quizzes. ● Tutor programme aimed at preparation for Sixth Form life, study skills, team building, university applications, life skills etc. Enrichment and Guidance Students will have lectures from a variety of outside speakers on a range of topics that will help them to make the step up to A level study and then prepare them for the next steps after school.

There will be a focus on • study skills • health and well-being • politics and the world around us • next step choices at 18+ Electives ● Each student selects an Elective to follow – in some cases for the whole year, in other cases this changes termly. ● Current choices include: Thinking Skills AS level, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Photography, Fitness Suite, Gold and Silver Arts Award, Young Enterprise, Holiday Spanish, Into Teaching, Food Preparation Skills, Advanced ECDL qualification, Beginners’ Latin, Reading Buddies, Student Mentor, Extended Project Qualification. Wednesday Afternoons ● There are no lessons on Wednesday afternoons ● All students participate in competitive or recreational sport ● Sports activities include football, hockey, dodge ball, rugby, badminton, table tennis, Pilates and use of the school fitness suite ● Students applying for medicine or teaching may sometimes use this time for volunteering. Extra Curricular Opportunities

● World Challenge – Cambodia and Laos - 2017 ● Sixth Form cultural visit to New York and Washington DC February 2018 ● Senior Prefects Team Building weekend ● Team building day at the Swynnerton Army base ● Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme (Gold & Silver) ● School drama productions – 2016 Les Miserables, 2017 Much Ado About Nothing, 2018 Oklahoma ● Music: jazz band, orchestra, big band, choir, barber shop – Music Tour to Italy 2017 ● Sport: football, hockey, rugby, netball, athletics, rounders, basketball etc. ● Foreign language exchanges – Germany, Spain, France ● Interact Charity Fundraising Committee ● Student organised Drop the Mic, Fashion Show ● Young Enterprise ● Field Trips – e.g. Biology, Geography, I.T, Engineering ● Winter Ball and other social events ● Sixth Form social visits: Birmingham Markets, London Sixth Form Facilities ● Sixth Form common room is a separate space just for Sixth Formers ● Snack bar selling hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, soup, cakes, paninis, bacon sandwiches etc. ● Hot water tap for making drinks, water cooler, toaster, microwave, sink and fridge ● Private Study rooms and Sixth Form Computer room exclusively for Sixth Form Students Sixth Form Common Room Uniform Boys Uniform Black school trousers Plain white shirt (short sleeved acceptable) Sixth Form Tie School blazer with school badge Sixth form navy blue V-neck pullover (optional) Boys must be clean shaven, no facial hair is allowed Girls Uniform No blazer or tie required School navy skirt with logo –choice of 3 styles Blue and white striped blouse – 3/4 or short sleeved Sixth Form navy blue V-neck cardigan or pullover (optional) Differences between Sixth Form & Lower School ● Students choose their subjects ● Fewer subjects but much more difficult ● Non-contact time ● Closer relationship with staff ● Exclusive Sixth Form facilities and areas ● More extra-curricular activities ● Students have permission to leave school the site ● Different uniform Video package Financial Support 16-19 Bursary Fund ● Funding for the 16-19 Bursary comes from central Government but is administered by schools and colleges; it is intended to provide financial support to help 16-19 year olds continue in full-time education, where they might otherwise struggle for financial reasons. ● There is a weekly bursary for certain groups of vulnerable students and once these guaranteed bursaries have been allocated, the remaining funds are used to offer discretionary bursaries to other students in most need of financial support. You may be eligible for a discretionary bursary if you are entitled to free school meals, or if your household income is below £20,000. It is our aim to offer weekly bursaries to all those who fall into these groups ● Students can also apply for bursary help with school visits and other expenses. ● More information can be gained by talking to the Sixth Form team, all information is treated in confidence. Applying to Prince Henry’s Sixth Form Help in making choices Advice and Information ● Subject teachers ● Sixth Form Team: Mrs C Webb – Head of Sixth Form. Mrs J Tozer – Deputy Head of Sixth Form Mr J Martin– Deputy Head of Sixth Form

● Sixth Form Subject Fair in December ● Independent Careers advisor- Mr Chris Brewster ● The Sixth Form Prospectus ● http://search.ucas.com/subject ● http://russellgroup.ac.uk/for-students/school-and-college-in-the-uk/subject-choices-at- school-and-college/

How to choose the “Right Course” Students are at the heart of everything we do at Prince Henry’s and we are committed to helping our young people find appropriate courses of study at post 16 level. Students should consider: ●INTEREST ●ABILITY ●ASSESSMENT STYLE ●FUTURE PLANS What are the entry requirements? ● All students starting courses at A Level must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9, of which at least 2 must be a grade 6. ● Must include English Language or Literature and Maths at numerical grade 4 or above. ● Some subjects require at least a grade 6 e.g. Science, Maths, Humanities, Languages. The Transition to Sixth Form 1. ✓ Prospectus issued to students with a letter. 2. ✓Students should return the reply slip requesting an interview with a senior teacher. 3. ✓Talk to Year 11 students in assembly - Monday 11th December 2017 4. ✓The Sixth Form Subject Fair - Monday 11th December 2017 5. ✓Sixth Form Information Talk for Parents - Tuesday 16th January 2018 6. Sixth Form Interviews – 4th January – 12th January 2018 7. Return application form with provisional choices – February 26th 2018 8. Induction Day - Thursday 28th June 2018 9. GCSE results and Consultation– Thursday 23rd August and Friday 24th August 2018 10. Complete Option Choice Form on line - deadline Tuesday 28th August 2018 Student Destinations:

● The vast majority (75%) of Prince Henry’s Sixth Formers go on to University including Oxford and Cambridge, Russell Group and Sunday Times Top 20 universities (32%) straight from school. ● Some take a Gap Year (12%) with either a deferred application or they choose to apply with school support during their Gap Year ● Other students go into employment, management training schemes and apprenticeships. ● Students over the last two years have started apprenticeships with amongst others accountancy firms, GCHQ, Plexus Law, GE Aviation, Jaguar Landrover and Honda Motorcycling. Ofsted 2013

“Students make excellent progress in the school’s large and well-established Sixth Form, with many of them exceeding challenging targets. Results at A level are consistently well above average and consequently the vast majority of students go onto their first choice of university, training or employment.” A Level Results 2017 A Level Exam Exam EXAM EXAM EXAM EXAM EXAM EXAM Grades inc 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 (139) Gen Studs (143) (144) (148) (152) (153)

A*-A% 22 25 34 29 22 26 26 32 (27) (27) (27) (26) (26) (26) (26) (26) New A*-B % 52 53 57 57 50 52 57 59 points (49) (50) (53) (53) (52) (53) (53) (53) A* - C % 79 83 79 83 83 83 82 87 60=A* (75) (76) (76) (77) (77) (77) (77) (77) 50=A A* - D % 94 96 95 97 97 96 97 97 (91) (91) (92) (92) (92) (92) (92) (92) 40=B A*-E % 100 100 100 100 100 99 100 99.5 (98) (98) (98) (98) (98) (98) (98) (98) 30=C Av Pts per 209 211 213 211 213 216 217 New Entry 20=D (211) (213) (212) (218) (211) (211) (211) 34.9 Av Pts per 837 860 892 864 888 877 906 Best 3 10=E Student (726) (728) (781) (806) (782) 39.4 % AAB in 13% 8% 9% 10% 10% 16% fac subj No of Average Average points % AAB or higher in Entries Per points per per A level entry at least 2 facilitating School Students Student entry (all) (student's best 3) subjects Arrow Vale RSA Academy 45 3.4 33.2 33.6 3.4 47 2.6 25.4 31.9 0 The School 59 2.7 30 29.9 1.7 The Chase 148 3.2 34.2 37.9 18.8 Christopher Whitehead 46 3 33.4 31.5 13 31 3.1 23.1 24.7 0 Droitwich Spa High 100 3.4 30.7 - 8 Dyson Perrins 70 - 32.9 25.3 0 Hagley Catholic High School 95 3.8 35.7 38.5 15.8 Hanley Castle High School 95 3.1 35.6 37.5 31 140 3 36.6 36 11 Holy Trinity School 12 2.3 32.1 32.1 0 61 2.6 33.1 32.7 7.3 North Bromsgrove 65 3 30.3 31.8 4.6 99 3 32.1 32.2 10 Prince Henry's High School 139 3.9 (4th) 34.9 (1st) 39.4 (3rd) 16 South Bromsgrove High 191 3.5 35.1 35.4 19 The Stourport High School 73 3.3 32.6 26.8 7.5 Trinity High School 89 - 33 27.5 3 Tudor Grange Redditch 64 2.4 21.9 25.6 3 Tudor Grange Worcester 50 2.2 23.7 23.7 6 Exam results Our exam results at A level are consistently near the top in the County. ● PHHS - average point score per student from best 3 subjects – 39.4 Comparison with local A Level providers* ● Pershore High School 32.44 ● The DeMontfort School 24.10 ● Worcester Sixth Form College 34.97 ● Alcester Grammar School 39.5 ● Chipping Campden School 30.40 ● Stratford-upon-Avon College 25.16

* All 2017 unvalidated data Why Choose Prince Henry’s

Outstanding Sixth Form High Quality of Teaching Wide Variety of Subjects A Culture of High Standards and Expectations Excellent Careers Advice Students are encouraged to be independent learners Wide range of Extra-Curricular Activities Very Supportive Staff Strong Pastoral Support More Information

Mrs C Webb Head of Sixth Form 01386 765588 ext. 277 [email protected] Mrs J Tozer Head of Year 12 01386 765588 ext. 275 [email protected] Mrs N Tranter Administration and day to day enquiries 01386 765588 ext. 276 [email protected] Examinations Office Examinations queries 01386 765588 ext.226 / 291 [email protected] Mr C Brewster Careers 01386 765588 ext. 265 [email protected] PRINCE HENRY’S HIGH SCHOOL An 'Outstanding' Academy for Students aged 13-18

SIXTH FORM INFORMATION EVENING PRINCE HENRY’S HIGH SCHOOL An 'Outstanding' Academy for Students aged 13-18

SIXTH FORM INFORMATION EVENING