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SIXTH COURSE GUIDE 2020 E sse Quam Videri Truro School Sixth Form BE THE BEST THAT YOU CAN BE BE THE BEST THAT YOU CAN BE TRURO SCHOOL SIXTH FORM WHAT CAN TRURO SCHOOL’S SIXTH FORM DO FOR YOU? Welcome. EXCELLENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND LEARNING YOUR FUTURE ENVIRONMENT BEGINS HERE EXCELLENT RANGE OF EXTENSION STUDIES AND SUPRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES You’re about to decide where to study for your A-Levels. It’s a big decision; you want to achieve the best grades with a CV that EXCELLENT PERSONALISED impresses Admissions Officers and employers, but you also want SUPPORT NETWORK to have a fun two years that will be full of life experiences. EXCELLENT CO-CURRICULAR Here at Truro School we believe that, We also believe that studying A-Levels As we look ahead to the next academic ACTIVITIES whilst our excellent examination results shouldn’t mean you have to give up your year, we look forward to welcoming and university outcomes speak for other interests; co-curricular activities, you on the first step of your Sixth Form themselves, they should only be the including sport, drama, arts, music and journey. Like those before you, you will culmination of a memorable two years that outdoor pursuits to name but a few, play be given the individual guidance EXCELLENT help you to develop as a well-rounded a vital role in preparing students for the and support to thrive, providing the PREPARATION individual. That is why our Sixth Form pressures of the exam room, as well as springboard to your future. FOR LIFE delivers excellent academic standards providing improved wellbeing and alongside a personalised support network mental toughness. and innovative life skills programme EXCELLENT with a strong focus on leadership and By joining Truro School’s Sixth Form you employability skills to provide students will be part of a strong community of PREPARATION with a truly ‘balanced’ education. students who are ready to learn, grow, FOR UNIVERSITY develop and flourish together. AND FUTURE CAREERS HEAD OF SIXTH FORM ROSS WILLIAMSON 4 5 BE THE BEST THAT YOU CAN BE TRURO SCHOOL SIXTH FORM At Truro School Sixth Form you can rest assured that we Excellent Academic have excellent teaching staff. Inspectors recently recognised Achievements our talented and dedicated teachers by awarding us ‘Double Excellent’ status, the top grades possible. SMALL CLASS SIZES With class sizes never exceeding 16, and even smaller tutor groups, our teachers have the time to fully understand how you learn best, providing outstanding progression 45% and support. 70% 87% 99.6% EXTENDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES From leading guest speakers in the Burrell of the Sixth Form headed A*/A Theatre to opportunities to represent the to their firm or insurance A-LEVEL A-LEVEL school through national competitions and A*- B contests, there are a huge range of at A-Level, choice of university PASS RATE extended learning opportunities available. including the EPQ ACADEMIC EXTENSIONS WEEKLY CLINICS Our academic extensions make for Clinics offer small group assistance, EXCELLENT VALUE-ADDED EXCELLENT TEACHING impressive elements on CVs and Personal providing you with individualised Statements, giving you the ability to stand academic support when you need head and shoulders above competing it most. candidates when it comes to university Truro School Sixth Form’s Awarded ‘Double Excellent’ status by or job interviews. SUPRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES value-added score ranks in Each department will point students the Independent Schools Inspectorate toward areas of supra-curricular the top 10% nationally, on a activities, both within and outside the Excellent academic Excellent personal School environment, to support your rolling three-year average. Pupils display high levels A-Level learning and evidence, for and other achievements development of confidence and assurance universities, your depth of knowledge. in themselves, and leave the PERSONAL MENTOR Regular meetings with your personal school very well prepared for mentor to discuss progress in subjects and involvement in co-curricular, the next stage of their lives. ensuring the balance is right. ISI INSPECTION 6 7 BE THE BEST THAT YOU CAN BE TRURO SCHOOL SIXTH FORM Preparation for Life To truly help you be the best that you can be, and to fully prepare you for life after A-Levels, we run a series of programmes focussed on character development outside of the classroom. Every student who passes through our Sixth Form leaves a mark on our community and it is through these additional programmes and constant buzz of events and activities that our students really develop an identity and skillset to prepare them for the challenges of adult life. LEADERSHIP CO-CURRICULAR SPORTS AND FITNESS DRAMA Take your performance skills to the LIFE AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Truro School has a strong tradition of Ten Tors. In addition, students are Truro School has a fine reputation for its sporting next level in our professional theatre or seize an Our Life Skills programme runs leadership and responsibility and all encouraged to join the Charity and achievements at county, regional and national opportunity to learn with a working technical team throughout the Lower and Upper Sixth. students are given the opportunity to Sustainability Committees who help We believe that studying level. The school takes great pride in offering and professional theatre company. It helps students make well-educated nurture and develop active leadership organise events, initiate change and A-Levels shouldn’t mean you a broad range of sporting opportunities for all and informed choices, whilst respecting skills during the Sixth Form. exercise their student voice. have to give up your other pupils, irrespective of their abilities. Blessed MUSIC Improve your skills with international the independence of each individual. interests; balance is important with outstanding sporting facilities, as well as musicians and a programme of masterclasses. PREFECT SYSTEM ACHE knowledgeable and enthusiastic coaches, we can With over 60 concerts and ensembles throughout The programme is designed to prepare Whether serving as school prefects, ACHE stands for Advice, Care, Help and co-curricular activities provide support and mentoring programmes to the year, there are plenty of opportunities for you for the journey ahead and gives head of houses, team captains or and Empathy. It’s a programme that play a vital role in preparing help with your lifestyle choices, nutrition, training you to showcase your talents. you a firm understanding of the representing their peers through the sees Sixth Form students develop the students for the pressures and balancing your exercise and studies. common threats and challenges democratically elected Sixth Form skills and experience needed to listen that you may face. of the exam room, as well as OUTDOOR PURSUITS Association, we expect students to to others and to offer compassion in HEALTH AND WELLBEING Our leading centre is the biggest in the south become positive leaders to their peers times of need. A key feature of the providing improved wellbeing Students also get to take part in our Develop your culinary skills and prepare for west and provides opportunities to join the and make an important contribution to ACHE training programme is putting Post 18 Options Days where you will and mental toughness. independent living with cookery lessons in our Duke of Edinburgh’s award, participate in the the life of the school. what you learn into practice. As you get the opportunity to meet a range of new state-of-the-art kitchen. You can study the Ten Tors challenge on Dartmoor or undertake move into the Upper Sixth, you will entrepreneurs and high-profile visitors Leiths Introductory Certificate as part of your an overseas adventure. COMMITTEES AND EVENTS take on the responsibility of running from leading businesses and universities. timetable or during evening classes. Many students take part in events that the peer-mentoring drop-in sessions, With a multitude of talks and seminars These activities, whilst fun to take part in, nurture and develop leadership skills working with the younger members going on at the same time, you can CREATIVE ARTS will allow your referee for university and/or such as the Mock Council of Europe, of our school community. dip into the sessions that interest you The Heseltine Gallery is our on-site working employment to evidence valuable skills such as Model United Nations, Debating specifically, gaining first-hand insight gallery with an annual programme of exhibitions leadership, teamwork, communication, sociability, Competitions, World Challenge and from those at the top. from external artists designed to inspire and honesty, integrity, determination, resilience and fuel creativity. self-confidence. 8 9 BE THE BEST THAT YOU CAN BE TRURO SCHOOL SIXTH FORM Preparation for SUPERB SUPPORT PERSONALISED CAREERS THE MEDICAL University and Careers Truro School Sixth Form offers AND UNIVERSITY SERVICE PATHWAYS PROGRAMME superb levels of support, both in One of the biggest advantages of being Medical Pathways is Truro School’s and out of the classroom. Small part of Truro School’s Sixth Form is the personalised programme that prepares class sizes, clinics and excellent outstanding careers guidance on offer students for success at securing an teaching maintain an environment from our in-house Careers Team. interview and a place at medical, where each student is able to dental or veterinary school. At Truro School, we take pride in the academic record be the best that they can be Throughout each school year there are academically, whilst a proactive a number of careers events, including You will gain insight into your prospective approach to tracking, monitoring psychometric testing, one-to-one career and be thoroughly supported of our students. Not only are their examination results and communications provides a interviews, timetabled career sessions in developing the skills you need to safety-net for all our students.