Year 11 Transition AssemblyThursday 2nd October 2014

Learners of today. Leaders of tomorrow.

www.riddlesdown.org

Thinking about next steps …..

• Transition Evening for Parents (today)• Year 11 Assembly (today)• College VI Open Evening (Thurs 16th Oct, 6pm)• Completing controlled assessments• PPE1 (January 2015)• PPE2 (April 2015)• GCSEs (May & June)• Year 11 Prom (Friday 3rd July 2015)• GCSE Results Day (Thursday 20th August 2015)

The Year Ahead (well, the next 9 months…)

Post 16 Studies

•Academic

•or

•Vocational

Work-shop based / specialist vocational

• BRIT School

• Croydon College

• East Surrey College

• John Ruskin College

• Reigate College

YearAverage Point Score

(A Level Route)Average Point Score

(Level 3 Vocational Route)

2014 740+ (tbc) 754

2013 732

2012 700

2011 566

Excellent examination performance

Exceptional care, support & guidance

Sarah Chant Headteacher

Nick Foney Deputy Head

Tom Beecham Director of Learning

Stephen Connolly Senior Tutor

Jodi Brown Assistant Director of Learning - Humanities

Marian Lynch Assistant Director of Learning - Business & Careers

Oli Fitt Assistant Director of Learning - Sciences

David Yule Assistant Director of Learning - Maths

Andrew Cameron Curriculum Leader - English

In College VI we have high expectations for academic progress and independent learning. To this end, students are offered regular advice and guidance by approachable staff. However, they are given autonomy and are held responsible and accountable for their learning behaviour.

We believe that progress is not just about examination results. Education in College VI is more than ‘teaching to the test’. We provide a safe, positive, respectful community within which students are not afraid to be sceptical; take risks; rise to challenges and show resilience when faced with adversity. They need to have the confidence to say ‘I don’t know’ as a precursor to ‘but I will find out.’ We foster a culture of curiosity and reflection and a love of learning which extends beyond the curriculum.

Unrivalled opportunities

Our students learning in College VI

…and beyond!

• http://university.which.co.uk/advice/how-important-are-my-gcse-grades

GCSE grades – not just important for choices

• You like the teacher.• Your friends are doing the course.• Your parents choose for you.• You think it will be easy.• You’ve never done it before

so what the hell...• You know someone who did it

and said it was brilliant…• You just want to stay at

Riddlesdown.

How not to choose

Why do Humanities subjects?

It depends – some professions are vocational:• Medicine• Engineering• Architecture

Does it have to be preparation for a job?

Biology

Chemistry

Maths

Classics

Maths

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Maths

Physics

DT / Art

Geography

http://university.which.co.uk/search/advice?a[q]=*&a[categories][]=a_level

In which case …

• Maths• Physics• Geography• Chemistry

Geology

Engineering

Forensics• Maths

• English• Media• French

Journalism

Civil Service / UN

International Banking

Planning for two routes

• PE• Psychology• Biology• History

Physiotherapy

Sports related

History

• Photography• Media• English• Maths

Journalism

Advertising

PR

Acturial Science

• Birmingham• Bristol• Cambridge• Cardiff• Durham• Edinburgh• Exeter• Glasgow• Imperial

• Kings College• Leeds• Liverpool• LSE• Manchester• Newcastle• Nottingham• Oxford• Queen Mary’s

Belfast

• Queen Mary’s London

• Sheffield• Southampton• UCL• Warwick• York

(A*A*A - AAB)

What do Universities want? Russell Group

• Birkbeck, University of London• University of East Anglia• University of Essex• Goldsmiths, University of London• Institute of Education, University of London• Royal Holloway, University of London• Lancaster University• University of Leicester• Loughborough University• School of Oriental and African Studies• University of Sussex

AAB – BBC

http://www.ucas.com/students/coursesearch/

1994 Group

“College VI is very well run and staff put in that extra effort to help students”

College VI parent

“There is a real sense of community at Riddlesdown. I don’t think I would have felt as much part of a community if I had gone to another school.”

Kirsty, College VI student

“The teachers were always unfailingly enthusiastic and encouraging, which is the most important thing when the level

of work is difficult. This not only allowed me to excel academically, but it increased my confidence, helping me

develop as a person” Amy, College VI student

Over 90% of College VI

students progress into a high quality

University

College VI – the place to be for sixth form success

It is vital to prepare students for their future. All students have access to good quality university and careers advice. However, the world is changing at a rapid pace. Students need to be adaptive; they need to be creative and courageous and encouraged to think globally. Their personal development is as vital as their examination results. We have a duty to provide our students with a range of opportunities which will allow them to develop these skills. In return, we expect our students to be involved in the life of the College and the Collegiate. We expect them to take part in extra-curricular activities and assume leadership responsibilities.

Ethos and Approach

A Level Route

• Seven or more GCSE passes at the highest grades (A*-C)• Grade A*-B in the subject to be studied, or the most similar

subject• GCSE A*-C in English and Mathematics (students who have not

achieved this will be required to resit the examination)

Application Choose 4 A Level courses.

Guidance Interview Are A Levels right for you?Have you chosen the right A Levels for your ability and university / career ambitions?Will you study 3 or 4 A Levels?Will you study an additional AS course in

Year 12? (note that if you do so this may be the only AS examination you take)

GCSE Results Thursday 20th August 2015

A Level Route (cont.)

• Seven or more GCSE passes at the highest grades (A*-C)• Grade A*-B in the subject to be studied, or the most similar subject• GCSE A*-C in English and Mathematics (students who have not

achieved this will be required to resit the examination)

Year 12 Study 3 or 4 full A Level courses. You will need to achieve no more than a grade below your MTG in internal Year 12 exams in June 2016 in order to progress to Year 13

Year 13 Complete your 3 or 4 A Level courses with PPEs in February 2017 and all public examinations in June 2017.

A B C D EClassicsEconomicsGeographyHistoryICTMathematicsPhotographySpanish

English LitDanceFrenchGovernment & PoliticsPhysicsPsychology

ChemistryComputingDesign TechDramaEnglish LitGeographyICTPE

ArtBiologyBusiness StudiesFurther MathsHistoryMusicSociology

AccountingBiologyBusiness StudiesLatinMathematicsMedia StudiesPsychology

A Level Course Choices

• Five or more GCSE passes at the highest grades (A*-C)• A*-B in GCSE PE (for Sport) and in GCSE Business/ICT (for Business)• A*-C in GCSE English and Mathematics (students who have not

achieved this will be required to resit the examination)

Either BTEC in Sport

or Cambridge National Diploma in Business

Year 12 Follow the relevant course with formal internal assessment towards the end of Year 12 to decide on progression to Year 13

Year 13 Continue with and complete the relevant course.

Level 3 Vocational Route

• A Level Maths• A Level Sciences• A Level English

Entry requirements will be rigorously applied!

But…!

• Year 11 Assembly 2nd October

• Year 11 Transition Evening 2nd October

• Family discussions On-going

• Prospectus 3rd October

• Discussions with Tutor On-going

• Questions to Subject Staff 16th October

The Thinking Process

• College VI Open Evening 16th October 6-7.30pm

• Application Form www.riddlesdown.org 19th December

• Interviews January to March

• Induction 3rd & 4th September

Application Process