MAKE IT HAPPEN PROSPECTUS 2020/2021 WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2020/2021 PROSPECTUS WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2020/2021 PROSPECTUS EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION WELCOME COURSE Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) 34 TO WYKE ENGLISH INDEX English Literature 35 “WYKE OFFERS A TRUE ‘SIXTH FORM’ EXPERIENCE WITH English Language 35 HIGH QUALITY SPECIALIST TEACHING, A UNIVERSITY STYLE BUSINESS and FINANCE MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES CAMPUS, A CULTURE THAT FOSTERS INDEPENDENCE, Accounting 22 German 36 ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO BE THEMSELVES. Economics 22 French 37 As the largest A Level provider in Hull and East Riding, the Spanish 37 statistics are straightforward; students do very well at Wyke Business A Level 23 Sixth Form College, with our results justifying the position in Business BTEC 23 HUMANITIES the top 15% of all Sixth Form providers nationally. VISUAL ARTS History 38 In 2019, our pass rate percentage at A Level was 99.7%, with Government and Politics 38 the BTEC pass rate at 100%. This includes 315 of the top A* Fine Art 24 and A grades, 53% of the cohort achieving A*- B grades and Photography 24 Geography 39 a remarkable 82% achieving A*-C grades. Our BTEC pass rate was 100%, with 80 students achieving 3 Distinction*, Graphic Design 25 HEALTH and SOCIAL CARE the equivalent to three A*s at A Level, in comparison to 57 Art and Design Foundation Diploma 25 Health and Social Care 41 students in 2018. SCIENCES COMPUTING Our students have progressed to exceptional destinations with 10 students advancing to Oxbridge and 24 taking up Biology 26 IT and Computing 43 places on Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary courses over the Chemistry 26 past 3 years. Physics 27 LAW Law 45 I hope to help even more students make exceptional progress Applied Science 27 while studying at Wyke Sixth Form College, along with Applied Law 45 developing the wider personal qualities that ensure they MEDIA and FILM truly stand out. The atmosphere here is a friendly one and expectations are high. There is little need for rules because Creative Digital Media Production 28 MATHS and ENGINEERING Mathematics 46 we expect students to be self-disciplined. Film Studies 29 Further Mathematics 46 Wyke is the perfect place to gain your independence, meet Media Studies 29 new people and enjoy new situations. Once at Wyke, you will Core Mathematics 46 be joining students from over 44 schools, spanning across SOCIAL SCIENCES and PHILOSOPHY Engineering 47 Hull, East Riding and North Lincolnshire. Criminology 30 Please visit the College and come and meet our staff, talk to Philosophy, Ethics and Religious Studies 30 MUSIC Music 48 our students and find out about the range of experiences Psychology 31 on offer. If you want to learn in a superb environment, being Music Technology 49 taught by A Level and BTEC specialist teachers whose sole Sociology 31 focus is purely sixth form students, then I can guarantee Wyke SPORT Sixth Form College is the place for you.“ PERFORMING ARTS Sport 50 Drama and Theatre 32 Physical Education 51 Performing Arts 32 Dance A Level 33 FOUNDATION PROGRAMME Dance BTEC 33 Bridge To Level 3 (Foundation Programme) 52 Paul Britton, Principal 3 WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2020/2021 PROSPECTUS WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2020/2021 PROSPECTUS APPLICATION CHECKLIST Attend one of our Open Events APPLYING Read through our prospectus considering LEVEL 3 STUDY the courses you are interested in Make an online application at wyke.ac.uk TO WYKE or via Log On Move On PROGRAMME 2020/21 Applications are open from October and continue Attend your informal interview with a At Wyke we offer more than 40 different Level Students who have a very strong profile at GCSE until August enrolment. Most students complete Three courses, allowing you to put together may choose to study an extra A Level, BTEC or member of our friendly team a specialist programme of study that exactly one year course such as an EPQ or Core Maths. their application before May as this allows them matches your interests, strengths and future a broad choice of subject combinations. Attend Wyke Start, our two day taster aspirations. Please note that some courses may have specific entry requirements. event on 1st and 2nd July 2020 As an academic sixth form college, we have the breadth and depth to deliver your course All course information is correct at the time of ONLINE CAP APPLICATION Obtain your GCSE results choices without clashes. A Wyke student would going to print but could be subject to change. APPLICATION VISIT COMMON choose three Level 3 subjects (A Level, BTEC, Attend an enrolment interview and finalise or a combination) that they will study over a WWW.WYKE.AC.UK APPLICATION your study programme two-year period. Here you can find further PROCESS information about the wide Start as a Wyke Sixth Form College student! range of courses, dates for You can make an online Open Events and an online application quickly and form to apply directly to easily by visiting the the College. If you are following website *Some students may study 4 a student at one of our www.logonmoveon.co.uk subjects where appropriate partner schools, please use for Hull and East Riding the Common Application based schools and LEVEL 3 STUDY Process recommended by www.lincs4u.co.uk PROGRAMME your school. for schools based in Lincolnshire. To make a CAP application, you will need a username and password and these are available from your school. 82% STUDY CORE SUBJECTS* OPEN EVENINGS OPEN MORNINGS SKILLS (LEVEL 3 COURSES) 24 OCTOBER - 5.30PM-8PM 30 NOVEMBER - 9AM-12PM 14 NOVEMBER - 5.30PM-8PM 29 FEBRUARY - 9AM-12PM CAREER 23 JANUARY - 5.30PM-8PM AIM WYKE START TUTORIALS ENRICHMENT COLLEGE IN 1 AND 2 JULY ACTION EVENTS 22 NOVEMBER 10AM 4 DECEMBER 10AM KEY EVENTS 19 MARCH 10AM AND DATES 4 5 WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2020/2021 PROSPECTUS WYKEWYKE SIXTH SIXTH FORM FORM COLLEGE COLLEGE 2020/2021 2020/21 PROSPECTUS TRAVELLING TO WYKE WYKE RUNS BUS AND MINIBUS SERVICES WITHIN A 40 MILE RADIUS OF OUR CAMPUS. ARE REPRESENTED AT FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR ROUTES, VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO SEE THE CLOSEST WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE BUS SERVICE TO YOU. WYKE.AC.UK/TRAVELLING-TO-WYKE 6 7 WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2020/2021 PROSPECTUS WASHINGTON DC WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2020/2021 PROSPECTUS ICELAND Throughout your time at Wyke Sixth Form College, you will be given the opportunity to experience our many field trips spanning the globe. WORLD Some of our recent trips include: • Thailand • New York • Washington DC • South Africa • Mount Kilimanjaro • Iceland • Rome WIDE • Geneva • Belgium PARIS • Poland • Paris • London THAILAND All of these visits add a richness and depth to learning a subject by actually experiencing WYKE many of the key locations, as well as giving our students the opportunity to visit places and partake in activities they may not get the chance to do again. Our trips all form part of Wyke’s Enrichment Programme, which incorporates many other vocational, academic and sporting activities. As you can imagine, every trip is highly sought after and our students always have a fantastic experience, creating memories POLAND and making friends. MOUNT KILIMANJARO 8 9 WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2020/2021 PROSPECTUS WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2020/2021 PROSPECTUS WYKE SESH At Wyke, we believe that a rounded Study Programme goes beyond your academic course choices, as gaining great qualifications is just one aspect of your time here. There is an expectation that all students engage in some form of enrichment during their time at Wyke Sixth Form College. The overall aim of the Enrichment Programme is to provide a range of engaging opportunities and experiences for all students at Wyke to expand new and current interests, improve independence, build character and resilience SPORT and – most importantly – to develop a love for learning. Participating in enrichment opportunities whilst studying at Wyke Sixth Form College will enable you to showcase yourself COLLEGE as an individual, not just a learner and help you PRODUCTION to stand out from the crowd when applying for university, apprenticeships or work. A selection of the Enrichment opportunities available include: • Art and Crafts Groups • Choir • Coding • College Charity Days and Fundraising • College Production ENRICHING • Core Maths • Creative Writing • Dance • Deaf Awareness and British Sign Language (BSL) • Duke of Edinburgh • Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) PRE-MEDICAL PROGRAMME • First Aid YOUR • Green Club • Holiday Languages DANCE • Jobs Club • Mentoring Programme • Mooting Society • Music Ensemble • Pre-Medical Programme EDUCATION • Self Defence • Sport • Student Crew • Student Executive • Student Media Team • Wyke Sesh • Yoga and Wellbeing If you have an interest that you would like to share or develop that we are not offering, DUKE OF please tell us. 10 10 EDINBURGH 11 WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2020/2021 PROSPECTUS WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2020/2021 PROSPECTUS THRIVING IN A PRIDE CARING COMMUNITY • PRIDE IN YOURSELF – ACT WITH INTEGRITY • ACT FOR THE GOOD OF THE WHOLE COMMUNITY • TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR WORK • GET INVOLVED • TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR COLLEGE • EMPOWER AND SUPPORT OTHERS • BE PROUD TO BE FROM HERE • SHOW CARE OUR • CHALLENGE IN A SUPPORTIVE WAY ACADEMIC READY FOR EXCELLENCE THE WORLD • HAVE THE HIGHEST EXPECTATIONS • BE OPTIMISTIC AND CONFIDENT VALUES • THINK BIG IN ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS • BE INQUISITIVE, BOLD AND EXPERIMENT • DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS • SEE FAILURE AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN • DEVELOP THE BEHAVIOURS TO BE A SUCCESS WE ARE WYKE • PUT IN THE EFFORT REQUIRED • EXPERIENCE - DO IT • TAKE RESPONSIBILITY – BE INDEPENDENT, RESILIENT AND PROACTIVE 12 13 WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2020/2021 PROSPECTUS WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2020/2021 PROSPECTUS STUDENT SUPPORT AND WELLBEING STUDENTS AT WYKE ARE PROVIDED WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF DEDICATED SUPPORT.