Oakgrove Sixth Form Open Evening Monday 27 th November 2017 Reasons - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Oakgrove Sixth Form Open Evening

Monday 27th November 2017

Exam Success

We have a history of sustained success at A Level

• Our students now consistently achieve over 50% of all A Level grades

at A*-B grades

• Last year 90% of our leavers achieved at least 3 A levels or Equivalent

(national 81%)

• Almost 100% retention rate – we look after our students
• 100% of our 2017 leavers continued in Education, Employment or

Training

• Over a third of our 2017 University leavers accepted a place at a

Russell Group University

Reasons to Choose Oakgrove Sixth Form

Excellent Pastoral Support

All students have the support of a mentor who is the first port of call for any issues Heads of Year provide additional support and are based in the Common Room

Subject Specialist Teachers backed up by an extremely knowledgeable team of Support Staff Individual Academic Monitoring

We support all students at all levels to ensure they have strategies, targets and support to meet their individual potential

Reasons to Choose Oakgrove Sixth Form

Meet our students…

A-J and Rejoice

(Head Boy and Head Girl for 2017-18)

A Level and BTEC Reform – pg 4 in the Prospectus

• We have been going through a transitional period in

Level 3 education…

• A Levels have been decoupled from AS levels – now

the emphasis is on a 2 year linear course with exams all taken at the end of the course

• There is less coursework within the A Levels
• BTECs are now 52% externally assessed (either by

written examination or with exam board marked coursework)

Oakgrove Sixth Form Offer

• Designed to maximise your position at the end of your two

years in Oakgrove Sixth Form – setting you up for progression to HE or employment

• Students will complete three Level 3 courses across their

two years in Sixth Form, with some completing a fourth if this is appropriate for them

– Allowing for a greater depth of study in your chosen courses

• We offer a Level 3 Curriculum with

– increased teaching time – dedicated support for study periods – an extended induction period

Meaning you have the best possible opportunity to succeed

Oakgrove Sixth Form Offer

• We offer a mixture of A Level, Level 3 BTEC and other Level

3 Technical Courses

A Levels Other Level 3 Courses Art, Craft and Design Biology Chemistry Applied Science BTEC Drama &Theatre Studies Economics English Literature Business BTEC Film Studies French Further Maths Financial Studies LIBF Geography History Maths Health & Social Care BTEC Media Studies Physics Politics Information Technology BTEC Photography Psychology Sociology Music Technology RSL Sport BTEC

• GCSE resits are offered in English Language & Mathematics
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Choosing Your Level 3 Courses

• Pick three Level 3 courses; a maximum of one from

each block

• Entry requirements = seven 9-4 passes (or equivalent)

including at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics plus any subject specific requirements

• Applications need to be returned by 2nd February 2018

NB: GCSE English Language and Mathematics - Any Student who does not hold a Grade 5 will need to resit the relevant GCSE – nb: both can be selected in either block A or block D leaving 3 blocks for students to choose their Level 3 courses from

Option Blocks – pg 6 in the Prospectus

A B C D Chemistry Biology Chemistry Applied Science* French Financial Studies* Economics Art & Design (Art, Craft

and Design or Photography)

Health & Social Care * Geography English Literature Biology History History Film Studies Business* Mathematics Mathematics Information Technology* Drama & Theatre Studies Media Studies Music Technology* Sociology English Literature Politics Physics Sport* Further Mathematics Psychology Geography

GCSE resit: Eng Lan and/or Maths GCSE resit: Eng Lan and/or Maths

Advice on Choosing Courses

• Choose courses that suit your strengths /

abilities / interests and that you think you’ll be successful in.

• Think about the mix of subjects you are

picking – certain combinations are desirable and support each other.

• Check how the courses will be assessed –

coursework/exams.

• Think about your desired career path (do

some research) you might be surprised as to the requirements you need.

Advice on Choosing Courses

• Take advice from parents, teachers and

friends but make sure this is your decision – Level 3 courses are hard enough, you need to be motivated to succeed.

• Keep an open mind – things can change

even on results day!

• Check if there are any additional entry

requirements for the courses you want to study…

• Be aspirational, but have a back-up plan

that you have fully researched to fall back on if required.

Oakgrove Sixth Form welcomes internal & external applications…

Millie and Britney

(new starter’s – September 2016 and September 2017)

• Visit the Subjects Areas – see map
• Have a look at the fantastic facilities we have (Common

Room incl the Sixth Form Café and the Study Centre).

• Mrs Sheard (KS5 Careers Guidance) is based in the

common room tonight

• We will be available to answer any questions in the

Theatre after this presentation

• Complete your Application Form: Deadline Friday 2nd

February 2018

• Progression Information Evenings (8th March 2018)
• Sixth Form Taster Days (Thur 12th & Fri 13th July 2018)
• GCSE Results Day & Sixth Form Registration (Thur 23rd

August 2018. Please keep this date free)

What Happens Next?

Oakgrove Sixth Form Open Evening

Monday 27th November 2017