The Cherwell School 6 th Form Open Evening

The Cherwell School 6 th Form Open Evening 2020

Why come to The Cherwell School Sixth Form? • High quality, rounded education • Excellence achieved through consistent high standards • Outstanding teaching and results • Wide range of subjects • Superb pastoral care: every student is ‘well known’ by one of our tutor team and 6 th form support staff. • Success with next steps: University and the world of work

The Cherwell School Sixth Form Most students will follow a programme which includes: • • • Three full A levels An Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Social Wellbeing (Year 12) Tutor time, including a weekly assembly Opportunities to take part in a range of other activities and programmes

Challenge Deep knowledge Specialism Three full A-levels Linear Sophisticated assessment Expert teaching

Extended Project Qualification

Extended Project Qualification • Independent learning project • Completed in Year 12 with supervision • Teaches skills of learning, research, organisation • Either: – 5000 word report / essay – ‘Artefact’ + 1000 word report

Sample titles / artefacts from the past. . . • Why doesn't everyone identify as a feminist in the UK? • Should internet access be a right? • Can I make wearable environmentally friendly clothes for teenagers? • Do violent games cause violent behaviour in children living in the UK? • What caused the 2008 economic crisis, and who was at fault? • ‘Can I successfully design and make a set of jewellery inspired by Art Deco for a specialist client? ’ • ‘Can I learn to paint in the style of Van Gogh? ’ • ‘Can I build a Saxon dwelling? ’ • ‘Write and perform a play in memory of my great grandfather, killed in WW 1. ’

An example artefact: • ‘Based on the progress of Piet Mondrian’s art from the early 20 th century until his death in 1944, what would the next piece look like? ’

Log book

Social Wellbeing and Enrichment programme • One lesson every week on a Friday morning • Covers a range of issues and topics relevant to young people in the modern world

Further Enrichment Opportunities • Debating club, Academic Enrichment lectures, Science / Maths lectures, Young Enterprise, Duke of Edinburgh, Christian Union, Community Support Programme, sport, music, drama, LGBTQI group, environmental group, feminist group, film club, play reading club, chess etc

Mathilda Gatsby and Alex Stevenson– Year 12

How are our A Level courses taught? • Usually 2 teachers • 9 hours per fortnight per subject in Year 12 • 8 hours per fortnight per subject in Year 13 plus specific directed study time • Final exams at the end of year 13 • Some subjects have practical or coursework elements

A typical week. . . . Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Philosophy & Ethics English VH 85 STUDY PERIOD EPQ Study Period Social Wellbeing SC 19 Philosophy & Ethics HALL English LC 85 History CP 14 EPQ Study Period STUDY PERIOD History ER 15 STUDY PERIOD History CP 13 English VH 9 PG 19 Community Support Programme STUDY PERIOD History ER 14 English LC 9 PG 19 STUDY PERIOD EPQ Taught Session Philosophy & Ethics EPQ Study Period

What should I consider when making subject choices? Favourite GCSE subjects Ability Future career or University course requirements “New” subjects (eg; Psychology, Sociology, Economics) Type of assessment (exam, coursework) Advice from teachers (tonight and over the next weeks) • The course on offer - am I interested in the curriculum? • • •

Who can help your decisions? • Subject teachers - Talk to them tonight! • 6 th Form Management Team are available to talk to you throughout the evening - pastoral support, UCAS, EPQ. • Cherwell students. • Member of our SEND / Exam concessions team Also visit: • Informed choices – Russell group advice page https: //www. informedchoices. ac. uk /

On-Line prospectus

Admission to The Sixth Form • To enter our Sixth Form candidates need to achieve: – 38 points over their best 8 GCSEs – This is equivalent to 4 x 4 s, 2 x 5 s and 2 x 6 s – Grade 4 or above in GCSE English (Language or Literature) and GCSE Maths (as part of, or additional to, best 8 GCSE grades) – There are some subject specific entry requirements (see subject details booklet)

How to apply – the online application system www. cherwell. oxon. sch. uk

What happens once an application has been made? • Deadline for applications: 3 rd February 2020 • All internal applicants receive a Guidance Meeting with a member of staff • We are usually able to offer a conditional place to all applicants who apply by 3 rd February. • Confirmation of an offer of a place: End of Term 4 • You can apply for 4 subjects if you are unsure of which subjects to take.

Why study A levels at Cherwell • High quality and rigorous subject teaching • High expectations of students and ourselves. • A pastoral programme which encourages and supports students in the transition from GCSE, through A level, to be prepared for university, work and beyond. • A strong sense of community and belonging.