Welcome to Into the Sixth Form Evening For

Welcome to ‘Into the Sixth Form Evening’ For entry 2009 By Donna Lodge Director of Post-16 Education

Ashby School Consistently one of the highest achieving schools in Leicestershire ¡ Has technology and language college specialist status ¡ Supportive environment with outstanding pastoral and academic monitoring. ¡

Ashby Sixth Form Has witnessed phenomenal improvement in examination performance over the last few years ¡ In 2008 A level pass rate hit 98. 5% with 51% of passes being at the top grades of A or B ¡ Simultaneous increase in size of the Sixth Form ¡

Ashby Sixth Form ¡ ¡ Was rated ‘outstanding’ in most recent OFSTED inspection Benefits from a new purpose built sixth form centre- with bistro dining area, patio and WIFI

Sixth Form Qualifications A levels to be made up of 4 units. New specifications taught from 2008. ¡ ¡ AS (2 units) taken in Y 12 A 2 ( 2 units) taken in Y 13 AS + A 2 ( 4 units) = complete A level NO LIMITS TO NUMBER OF RETAKES OF UNITS

Curriculum ¡ ¡ ¡ Mainly specialise in AS and A 2 level courses One or two year courses We offer 40 courses at Advanced level- extensive choice Most students choose 4 options plus an extension subject In year 13 students take 3 or 4 A 2 Levels

Extension Subjects ¡ Students will be able to choose from the following: Critical Thinking ¡ General Studies ¡ Extended project Qualification ¡

Entry Requirements To come to Ashby School you need 5 or more A* to C at GCSE level including English and Mathematics. ¡ A successful guidance interview and positive reference. ¡

Where do our students go post 18? In 2008 90% went into Higher Education (including gap year) ¡ 10% went into Employment ¡

Enrichment Activities by Bryony Farmer and Gaurav Srivastava PE and Community Sports (SLA) ¡ Duke of Edinburgh ¡ Young Enterprise ¡ Residential Courses ¡ Mentoring ¡ Tip Tops ¡ School Council ¡

Enrichment Activities (continued) ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Statutes Prefect Hours Skills for management Conference House Activities- assemblies, competitions University Visits Open University Courses Local Employer Links and Sponsorship Prom party and other events Clubs and societies

Statutes

Enrichment Activities (continued) ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Statutes Prefect Hours Skills for management Conference House Activities- assemblies, competitions University Visits Open University Courses Local Employer Links and Sponsorship Prom party and other events Clubs and societies

House Activities Every house needs a Prefect Team! Could you become the Sports Prefect. . . Social Prefect. . . Charity Prefect. . . Assembly Prefect. . . Or even HOUSE CAPTAIN Of your house?

Enrichment Activities (continued) ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Statutes Prefect Hours Skills for management Conference House Activities- assemblies, competitions University Visits Open University Courses Local Employer Links and Sponsorship Prom party and other events Clubs and societies

Leavers Ball

Enrichment Activities (continued) ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Statutes Prefect Hours Skills for management Conference House Activities- assemblies, competitions University Visits Open University Courses Local Employer Links and Sponsorship Prom party and other events Clubs and societies

Meet the new Director of Sixth Form ¡ Mr Tim Procter

What happens next? ¡ ¡ ¡ Talk to faculties and read prospectus Submit application form by January 9 th Guidance interviews to advise on suitability will take place in February On results day August 27 th confirm acceptance of place Induction in July

School Website To find further information on the Sixth Form visit www. ashbyschool. org. uk ¡ If you are a Leicestershire student apply using the Le. Cap website ¡ If you are from a different county please use the paper based application form which can be downloaded from the school website and is also in the external prospectus.