Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre POST-16 OPEN EVENING Thursday November 19 th 2015 Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving

Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre

POST-16 OPEN EVENING

Thursday November 19th 2015

Newent Community School and Sixth Form CentreStriving for Excellence

Results Day 2015: Top Performers:

Becca Dean A* A* A C George Probert A* A* B Jocelyn Saxelby A* A B Ben Trevis A A B

Annabel Hookway –Jones A A B Isabel Hurley A A C Pascal Neumann A* B B B Sophie Clifford A* A B

James Christie A* B B


Sixth Form: Results & Top performers

A Level Results & destinations 2015


Striving for Excellence

A 2015 broadly in line with national average.

• 73% A*- C• 97% A*- E• 61% of students applied

to university: 91% enrolled at their first choice.

• 39% in employment, apprenticeships or gap year.

Why Choose Newent Sixth Form?

• Teachers know your strengths & learning styles.

• Familiar learning environment.• Continuity of education.• Structured, activity based

learning with quality feedback.• Smaller classes – more individual

attention.• Positive relationships between

staff and students.• High expectations for all.• Excellent academic, vocational

and pastoral support.



Student Feedback “Generally, each teacher’s love for their subject engages each student in the class and provides support for everyone.” (anon)



“I have enjoyed my time here so far, as I really get along with most of my teachers and all of the Sixth Form team. I feel comfortable and supported” (anon)

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“I found that each of my subject teachers would answer any queries and questions I had on my subject” (anon)

Support and Guidance

• Personal tutor with individual support

• Caring staff with subject expertise

• Outstanding UCAS guidance and careers support

• Guided Learning lead to assist with study skills.



Sixth Form Curriculum & Entry Requirements



Mixture of A level and BTec Courses

New additional subjects for September 2016:• AQA Applied Business Level 3• Level 3 Cambridge Technicals in IT• Level 3 Cambridge Technicals in

Performing Arts• Edexcel Music Technology A Level

Minimum 4 A*-C at GCSE To take many subjects at AS/A level there are certain desired requirements.

See brochure & application form for further details.

Courses will run subject to viable numbers.

Sixth Form Curriculum



How does it impact on learning?

• Most students will choose 4 subjects to study in Y12.

• 3 subjects will be studied at A level (2 year course)

• 1 subject will be taken as a stand alone AS level qualification in May 2016.

Movement from MODULAR LINEAR Courses

• New specifications produced• More Challenging• Inputs into content from

Universities• Not all subjects at once: Some

2015, 2016 & 2017

Extra Curricular Opportunities



Scuba Diving Public SpeakingSport Quiz Nights

Extra Curricular Opportunities



Drama Head Boy & Girl & Sixth

Form CommitteeBake Off Trips D of E

Events Management Bar Mock Trial


Key Dates Date Event

November 19th 2015 Post-16 Presentation evening

November Y11 Careers interviews

November 23rd-27th Y11 individual course consultation meetings

November 30th Y11 mock examinationsDecember 7th Y11 mock examinationsDecember 11th Deadline Sixth Form applications

February 12th 2016 Sixth Form letters of acceptance sent to students

March 14th 2016 Y11 Exams Parents’ Information Evening

July 4th 2016 Y12 Induction Day

August 25th 2016 GCSE results day

The Sixth Form Vision



To encourage students to achieve their

academic and social potential in all areas.


What next?Use tonight to speak with staff and Sixth

Form students.

Ask questions about courses and

experiences in the Sixth Form.

Feel free to contact the Sixth Form Team at any

time.

Enjoy the evening!

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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre POST-16 OPEN EVENING Thursday November 19 th 2015 Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving