Open evening Open evening entry 2014entry 2014
The North Bristol Post 16 Centre
Redland Green
Cotham
City Centre
Gloucester Rd
Why the North Bristol Post 16 Centre?
To gain the best possible chance of reaching your
goals• Students of all abilities do very well• A proven track record• A wide range of courses• Development of well rounded students well
prepared for the 21st Century• A passport to success
Outstanding Examination Results
A* A* - A A* - B A* - E
Centre 13% 34% 63% 99%
National 7.6% 26.3% 52% 98%
Students Progress
BTEC
BTEC
EnrichmentEnhancement
AS / A2
AS / A2
AS / A2
AS / A2
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BTEC
BTEC
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Level 3 choices at NBP16C• ArtArt• Art: photographyArt: photography• Art: textilesArt: textiles• Design technologyDesign technology
• FrenchFrench• GermanGerman• SpanishSpanish
• English languageEnglish language• English language & English language &
literatureliterature• English literatureEnglish literature• Film studiesFilm studies• Media studiesMedia studies• Pre U EnglishPre U English
• Business studiesBusiness studies• EconomicsEconomics• Pre U GPRPre U GPR
• DanceDance• Drama & theatre studiesDrama & theatre studies• MusicMusic• Music technologyMusic technology• Performing arts: appliedPerforming arts: applied
• Government & politicsGovernment & politics• LawLaw• PsychologyPsychology• SociologySociology
• Computing Computing **• ICTICT
• Health & social careHealth & social care• Physical educationPhysical education• Food Technology Food Technology **
• Ancient historyAncient history
• Classical civilisationClassical civilisation
• GeographyGeography
• History: 16th centuryHistory: 16th century
• History: 20th centuryHistory: 20th century
• Philosophy/ethics Philosophy/ethics
• BiologyBiology• ChemistryChemistry• Further mathsFurther maths• MathematicsMathematics• PhysiPhysicscs
Enhancement Activities
• Global Perspectives and Research Project
• Critical Thinking
• Extended Project
• General Studies
• GCSE Latin or Spanish
• Re-sit English or Maths
Extra Curricular and Enrichment
• International Expeditions
• Cultural Exchanges• Links with local
Universities• Links with local
business and creative organisations
And many more opportunities…
Our aim for our students
• High aspirations
• Mature as a learner
• Maximise the number of UCAS points and best possible grades for University.
• Add extra value to your CV for employability post 18 options
• Experience life changing activities
“It has been a perfect environment to
continuemy post 16 education.”
“The tutor support and one to one conversations about your progress are excellent.”
“I am so glad that I chose the North Bristol
Post 16 centre,it has made me a lot more independent.” “The atmosphere is
friendly and lively. I have made good friends here.”
“I have been given a lot of support
whenever I have needed it.”
“The centre is a friendly place and
a good learning environment.”
“Great place, nice atmosphere, great
teachers, you get the help you need.”
“The teaching is very good.”
The Voice of our
students
How do I apply?
• Complete an application form submit this by Friday 6th December.
• Informal guidance meeting
• Offer of a place sent out April 2014
• GCSE examinations
• Results day – enrol!
This rest of the evening
• Please ask any questions before you go home.
• Please visit the subjects you need information from – Cotham and RGS staff.
• Separate Cambridge Pre U talk in 3F2 : 7.30pm and 8.15pm
• Talk to our students
Wondering what the Cotham Wondering what the Cotham learning community is like?learning community is like?
INFORMATION EVENINGINFORMATION EVENING
Thursday 7Thursday 7thth November, 7.00pm November, 7.00pm
