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Bay House Sixth Form BAY HOUSE SIXTH FORM www.bayhouse.hants.sch.uk Bay House Sixth Form BAY HOUSE SIXTH FORM www.bayhouse.hants.sch.uk Why choose Bay House Sixth Form? Take a look at what some of our former students have to say… “I genuinely cannot think of a more supportive and encouraging place to study than Bay House” Jemima “I can honestly say I have consistently seen how everyone goes above and beyond your expectations” Amber “Having a fantastic tutor and an amazing set of teachers made the two years awesome” James “I am extremely thankful to have gone to Bay House because they truly care about you and want you to do the best of your ability” Phoebe “For anybody wishing to study A Levels, I cannot recommend Bay House enough. The teachers were fantastic and really helped me achieve the performance I was looking for” Rory Jemima, Crofton Politics A* History A* German A EPQ A* Jemima is studying Politics at the University of Cambridge Amber, Bay House Biology A* Chemistry A* Maths A Amber is studying Veterinary Medicine and Science at Surrey University James, Crofton Maths A* Further Maths A* Physics A James is studying Maths and Physics at Warwick University Phoebe, Bedales School Maths A English Literature A* Spanish B Phoebe is studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Lancaster University Rory, Crofton Maths A* Computing A Physics A EPQ A Rory is studying Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at the University of Southampton So, what else do you need to know? Our 90% A*-C puts us 8% ahead of Peter Symonds, our nearest competitor and it places us an impressive 13% above the national average Our 67% A*-B is a huge 14% ahead of the national average A*- B Bay House 67% Peter Symonds 62% Barton Peveril 53% Havant & South Downs 51% Portsmouth College 45% Itchen 42% We are the only state provider in Hampshire with a 100% A*-E pass rate 33% of grades were A* or A set against a national average of 26% This year eight students gained Oxbridge places… Sam, Bay House English Language A* Psychology A* Maths A EPQ A* Sam is studying Psychology at Oxford University Phoebe, Crofton Biology A* Geography A* History A* EPQ A* Phoebe is reading History at Oxford (Christ’s) 90% of our students regularly achieve places at their first-choice university Daniel, Cams Hill Maths A* Further Maths A* Physics A* Daniel is studying Physics at Oxford University Alana-Jade, Brune Park Biology A Geography A Economics A Alana-Jade is studying Business and Supply Chain Management at the University of Portsmouth Benedict, Bay House Maths A* Further Maths A* Computer Science A* EPQ A Benedict is studying Computer Science at Southampton University Jemma, Crofton Psychology A Biology A Chemistry A Jemma is currently on a gap year and has applied to study Veterinary Medicine in 2019 40% of our students gained places at Russell Group universities… …that’s nearly 4 times the national average George, Brune Park Maths A* Further Maths A* Physics A* George is studying Mathematics at the University of Bristol Ben, Swanmore Classical Civilisation A Politics A Geography A Ben is reading Law and Politics at the University of Manchester We also offer full support to the students who choose not to go to university Nathan Maths A Politics A History A Nathan has joined the Royal Navy James Maths A* Further Maths A* Physics A James has become an undergraduate engineer at the newly created Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology. Many of our students add incredible value to their GCSE results… placing us in the top 1% of Schools and Colleges nationally for progress made since GCSE Sophie GCSEs: 1A, 1B, 7Cs, 1D History B Politics B Sociology B Sophie is studying Politics and Global Studies at the University of Winchester Matthew GCSEs: 5Bs, 3Cs Geography B English Language C PE C Matthew is studying Geography at the University of Southampton Andrew GCSEs: 9Bs, 1C History A Computer Science B Applied ICT B Andrew is studying Computer Science at Cardiff University So… Why Bay House ? • Outstanding examination results • Supportive learning environment • Friendly atmosphere • Purposeful approach to study • Smaller classes and dedicated teachers • Supportive Pastoral care Celebrating 22 years of outstanding results… The headline figures: 100% A* - E (national 98%) 90% A* - C (national 77%) 67% A*-B (national 53%) 33% A*/A (national 26%) The headline figures: 2017 2018 100% A* - E 100% A* - E 90% A* - C 90% A* - C 67% A*-B 67% A*-B 32% A*/A 33% A*/A Adding Value: A Level progress Bay House 0.43 Peter Symonds 0.05 Itchen College -0.06 Barton Peveril -0.07 Havant & South Downs College -0.17 St Vincent -0.22 Adding Value: A Level progress Bay House Sixth Form 0.43 Portsmouth Grammar School 0.13 Harrow 0.1 Eton -0.01 Portsmouth High School -0.17 A Level courses • Ancient History* • English Language • Art, Craft & Design • English Literature • Biology • Film Studies* • Business* • Fine Art • Chemistry • French • Drama & Theatre * • Further Mathematics • Economics* A Level courses • Geography* • Physics • German • Politics* • Graphic Communication • Product Design • History* • Psychology* • Mathematics • Religious Studies* • Music • Sociology* • Physical Education* • Spanish Applied General Qualifications • Applied ICT • Health & Social Care They are assessed through coursework (60%) and examination (40%) Alternative Level 3 Pathways • Business Enterprise and Finance • Healthcare When will students decide which three subjects to pursue? • January Mini-mock Examinations • February/March Full Mock Examinations • May/June Full Lower Sixth Examinations The Sixth Form Day 08:35-08:55 Tutor Time (Late Registration on a Friday) 09:00-10:00 Period 1 10:05-11:05 Period 2 11:05-11:20 Break 11:20-12:20 Period 3 12:20-13:00 Lunch 13:05-14:05 Period 4 14:10-15:10 Period 5 Example of a Lower Sixth Timetable Free periods Tutor time each morning Enrichment on Wednesday afternoons Study Periods Regular Parental Contact •Interim Reports •Tutor Evening •Parents’ Evening •Full Reports •Progress Checks Pastoral Support • Mrs Lees (Pastoral Support Lower Sixth) • Mrs Weller (Pastoral Support Upper Sixth) • Mr Dadd (Head of Lower Sixth) • Ms Wark (Head of Upper Sixth) • Tutors (Regular Tutorials with all of their tutees) Full UCAS Support • Mrs Jones (Sixth Form Manager) • Assistance with finding courses • The application progress • Writing personal statements • Mentors for Oxbridge/Vet/Med Applicants • Interview preparation Enrichment opportunities • Sport • Music • Duke of Edinburgh Award • Drama • Extended Project Qualification • National Citizen Service • Classroom Assistants • Mentoring Younger Pupils Enrichment courses • Chinese (Mandarin) • Mathematics Studies • Creative Ceramics • Mindfulness • Creative Writing • Model United Nations • Craft Skills • D of E award • Criminology • Powerlifting • Debating Society • Yoga • Electronics Around half of our students join us from other schools Bay House Sixth Form Monday 19th November ONLINE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED Bay House Sixth Form Early December GUIDANCE INTERVIEWS BEGIN Visit the Bay House website for more information BAY HOUSE SIXTH FORM www.bayhouse.hants.sch.uk What opportunities might you get at Bay House? You might… …play some sport Join one of the Sixth Form teams… …and compete in the Hampshire Colleges League every Wednesday afternoon Hampshire League Cup Football Champions plus some rugby, tennis, hockey and basketball fixtures Or maybe you’re keen to perform… …in some of our amazing drama productions Or perhaps you’d like to continue with your music… Or you might take your D of E Gold Award… and collect your award from the palace… You might want to enter some competitions… …like this debate winning team …or these successful engineers Or present your community action plan at Canary Wharf… …and win a trip to Washington DC You might explore Westminster Or become a member of the Youth Parliament You could learn a new skill by taking a short course… Or maybe build a battery-powered racing car and take it to Goodwood… You might get involved in trips around Europe… Or visit Italy to see classical sites as part of your Ancient History studies… Or maybe travel to Iceland with the Geography department… Or the Azores… You might want to join the Model United Nations Group… …and attend the National Conference in Birmingham. You could take on an EPQ, supported by the University of Southampton… Or take part in research days at leading universities… Or you might want to help local charities… And maybe finish off the two years with a big celebration… …because we’re confident you’ll have plenty to celebrate! Thank you for listening Bay House Sixth Form Monday 19th November ONLINE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.