Sixth Form Prospectus 2013-2014
A centre of educational excellence for all
CHRISTLETON HIGH SCHOOL
Welcome to Christleton High School Sixth Form
With almost 300 students on roll, we are able to provide variety and
This prospectus is a small part of the information available
breadth in a friendly and supportive environment. We believe our Sixth
to help you to choose the next stage of your education. Your
Form offers:
choices are very important, if you are to complete your education successfully and secure the job of your dreams. Why Christleton?
• Excellent exam results
We welcome students who wish to work hard and enjoy their
• A wide range of over 30 A levels
time here. We offer a huge choice of subjects (over 30) and the
• First class personal support, guidance and challenge
promise of outstanding achievement.
• Thorough preparation for life in a modern technological society • Regular feedback on progress and achievement
Whilst you will have much more choice and freedom than in Year
• Many opportunities to participate in the wider life of the
11, we provide regular hours, supported study and feedback on
school, supporting others and developing strong personal
all aspects of work.
and social skills
• The opportunity to be an individual who is valued within a
strong and supportive community
With almost 300 students in the Sixth Form, you will have vibrant lessons, competition and the opportunity to contribute to school life and to make new and exciting friendships... so what are you waiting for?
Opportunity. Range. Preparation. Together.
Tony Lamberton Headteacher
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Outstanding performance “Students on top form in 2013” We are delighted that you have decided to explore what Christleton High School has to offer you and are taking your first step to joining us in September 2014. The vast majority of our students progress to university or take a gap year before entering the workplace: • 90% of our Sixth Form students went on to Higher Education, securing a
“ I am hoping to study Chemical Engineering at degree level, and so opted for Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry in Year 12. I thought that these subjects would interest me the most and allow me to progress to university more easily. A-level study has definitely stretched me to my full potential as my subjects have been challenging, yet enjoyable. Relationships are much more personal as classes, especially at A2, are much smaller than at GCSE; this means that you have more time on a 1:1 basis with teachers.” Anna Faulkner
place at the university of their choice in 2013.
GCSEs
A Level
5 A*-C 95%
A2 Pass 98%
5 A*-C Inc Maths & English 78%
A2 A*- B pass rate
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ACCOUNTING (AQA)
ART & DESIGN (AQA)
BIOLOGY (AQA)
BUSINESS STUDIES (AQA)
CHEMISTRY (AQA)
COMPUTING (AQA)
DRAMA & THEATRE STUDIES (Edexcel)
D&T: PRODUCT DESIGN (AQA)
Accounting equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to assess the performance of all types of business organisations and enables them to analyse and evaluate financial data effectively. Accounting fits well with any subject combination. Requirement: GCSE ‘B’ in Mathematics.
You will learn how to make art using a variety of traditional and digital media, processes and experimental techniques and will grow in your capacity to analyse, evaluate and understand works of art. You will generate and develop personal ideas and will strengthen your existing skills, independence and creativity. Requirement: GCSE ‘C’ in Art.
A Level Biology allows you to gain an understanding of the basic principles and how they are applied in the modern world. It is a subject suited to those students who are interested in careers in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Physiotherapy and Veterinary Science. Requirement: GCSE ‘B’ in Biology/Additional Science and Mathematics.
In the current economic climate, business is never out of the news and has a huge impact on our lives. If you are interested in marketing, production, accounts or personnel, you will enjoy this course as it will provide an excellent insight into modern Britain and the economic forces impacting on every one of us. Requirement: GCSE ‘B’ in Biology/Additional Science and Mathematics.
Chemistry is essential for studying Medicine, Veterinary Science, Clinical Sciences, Biochemistry and Geology. You will gain wider understanding and application of Chemistry and develop personal skills highly sought after by many professions. Requirement: GCSE ‘B’ in Science/Chemistry and Mathematics.
Computing focuses on the initial processing carried out by the computer. You will look at how data is transmitted, processed and utilised. Programming is also taught and examined at AS level. Requirement: GCSE ‘B’ in Mathematics and GCSE ‘C’ in English
A creative and exciting experience! You will apply performance and/or production skills creatively through your realisation of drama disciplines. You will devise your own pieces, as well as exploring and interpreting plays from different periods and genres.a Requirement: Students will be accepted onto the course if they can demonstrate a high level of interest in Drama and the study of Theatre. Please discuss with Miss McCann if you are interested in the course. Preferred qualifications: GCSE ‘C’ or above in either Drama or English.
This course develops innovation and creativity through the designing and making of high quality 3D products using a mixture of woods, metal, plastics, composites, smart and modern materials. You will build knowledge of materials, design and market influences and manufacturing processes to solve challenging design problems. Requirement: Grade ‘C’ in a GCSE D & T course (Electronics/Product Design/Resistant Materials).
D&T: TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY (AQA)
ECONOMICS (AQA)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE (AQA)
ENGLISH LITERATURE (AQA)
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (AQA)
FRENCH/SPANISH (AQA)
GERMAN (WJEC)
GEOGRAPHY (Edexcel)
This course enables you to develop innovation and creativity through the creation of high quality, marketable fashion and textile products. You will build knowledge of textiles and the industry. You will learn the processes used during textile product manufacture and then develop these into your own individual designs. Requirement: Students will be accepted onto the course if he or she can demonstrate a high level of interest in textiles/product design and developing practical skills. Please discuss this with the course leader, Mrs Kelly.
This course looks at the workings of the market economy – how it allocates scarce resources, who gets what and why, what happens when markets don’t work and the role of Government. At A2 the focus moves to the global economy. Requirement: GCSE ‘B’ in Mathematics.
This course will encourage students to: Analyse, Be creative, Communicate. Find out how our language works, how we acquire it and how it has changed over the centuries and continues to evolve. You will investigate how language is power and helps shape how we think and behave. Requirement: GCSE ‘C’ in English Language.
Readers required! We all love stories: listening to them, telling them, watching, reading and writing them. This course helps students to explore and analyse how writers achieve their effects. You will focus on comedy as a dramatic genre and get your teeth into the gothic genre, with the opportunity of choosing two texts which inspire you. Requirement: GCSE ‘C’ in English Literature.
Planet Earth is in crisis! This course will give you a deep and wellinformed insight into the environment, and the scientific processes that control and affect it. There will be day visits and a three-day field trip in addition to classroom-based learning. Requirement: GCSE ‘C’ in Science.
If you have good communication skills and an interest in foreign culture and travel, you will enjoy studying a language. This course will build on the language you acquired at GCSE. You will practise weekly with a native speaker whilst learning about relationships, popular culture, health and society. Requirement GCSE ‘B’ in the appropriate language.
Students who like the idea of developing their understanding of German language and culture enjoy this course. You will develop the language acquired at GCSE by studying the themes of leisure, lifestyle, youth culture and society, as well as studying grammar and having weekly sessions with a native speaker. Requirement: GCSE ‘B’ in German.
The world is changing and Geography allows you to see why and how it is changing. Taking this subject can enhance communication skills, ICT, team work, problem solving and environmental awareness through the study of global challenges. There will be day visits and a three-day field trip in addition to classroom-based learning. Requirement: GCSE ‘C’ in Geography or English.
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS (Edexel)
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (OCR)
HISTORY (Edexcel)
I.C.T (OCR)
LAW (AQA)
MATHEMATICS (Edexcel)
FURTHER MATHEMATICS (Edexcel)
MEDIA STUDIES (AQA)
The main aim of the course is to develop awareness of the nature of politics and the relationship between ideas, institutions and processes, in particular with reference to the political systems of the UK and USA. It will appeal to students who enjoy debating current affairs. Requirement: GCSE ‘C’ in English and Mathematics.
Health and Social Care is a broad subject area. Students learn how social, psychological and physiological issues can impact on the life of those needing ‘care`, a good basis for nursing, teaching and social care. There is an emphasis on research and communication. Requirement: GCSE ‘C’ in English.
The aims are to develop skills and historical understanding, and stimulate interest and debate about important historical events of the 16th and 20th Centuries. A lively course that examines the nature of leadership through monarchy and dictatorship. Requirement: GCSE ‘C’ in History.
A broad course looking at the relevance of modern technologies to both organisations and individuals. The practical experience of using a wide range of software complements many other subjects. Requirement: GCSE ‘C’ in English Language.
This stimulating and useful subject introduces you to the basics of Criminal Law, and the civil tort of Negligence. You will explore the various sources of Law in the UK and apply theoretical concepts and a detailed knowledge of individual offences to fictitious scenarios. Requirement: GCSE ‘C’ in Mathematics, ‘B’ in English Language.
Mathematics supports a wide range of university courses including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering and Economics. This course builds on the Higher GCSE topics and introduces new ideas such as calculus. It includes modules in Statistics and Mechanics. Requirement: GCSE - high ‘B’ in Mathematics is essential. You will also need to have followed the L3 algebra course in Year 11.
For talented mathematicians who need more challenge, this course covers the full A Level in Year 12 and builds up to two full A Levels by the end of Year 13. You will cover modules in Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Mechanics and Decision Maths. Requirement: GCSE A* in Mathematics.
A real interest in all aspects of the media is important for this course. You will develop a media vocabulary, an understanding of how texts target a specific audience and the issue and debates that surround the media. You will also have the opportunity to create your own professional standard media texts and have an insight to the world of journalism, film production and advertising and marketing. Requirement: GCSE ‘C’ in Media (if taken at GCSE). C in English Language.
MUSIC (Edexcel)
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY (Edexcel)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (OCR)
PHYSICS (AQA)
PSYCHOLOGY (AQA)
RELIGIOUS STUDIES (AQA)
SOCIOLOGY (AQA)
TRAVEL & TOURISM (AQA)
This course explores the theory and history of music further than GCSE. You will develop your composition skills to a high level and perform a recital on an instrument or voice. Independent thinking and a range of creative, logical and intellectual skills are developed. Requirement: Interview with Head of Department to demonstrate skills and experiences in music.
Students will learn how to select appropriate recording equipment and how to record professionally, from initial planning to the mixing and mastering. Most students go on to H.E. to study either music , studio production or music technology. Requirement: Interview with Head of Department to demonstrate skills and experiences in music.
The aim of this course is for students to gain an understanding of key areas in Physical Education. Students will study anatomy and physiology, acquiring movement skills, sports psychology and socio-cultural issues relating to sport and history of sport as well as practical and analysis modules. Requirement: GCSE ‘C’ in P.E. and ‘B’ in Science.
Physicists try to understand how the universe works and this syllabus provides an opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of physics in the context of the real world. Physics students develop transferable skills, which can open up many career pathways, such as engineering, high level environmental work, electronics, many aspects of IT, other sciences, architecture, medicine and veterinary science. Confidence using algebra and trigonometry is recommended. Requirement: GCSE ‘B’ in Additional Science/ Physics and Mathematics.
Psychology can be defined as the scientific study of human behaviour. The aim of the subject is to study various aspects of people’s lives with the hope that understanding and insight can be gained. Your success will depend on your ability to learn and evaluate the theories studied. Requirement: 5 ‘C’ grades at GCSE including English Language and Mathematics. A Grade ‘B’ in Science is strongly advisable.
A course that has relevance to a whole variety of careers, from Medicine to Law or Journalism. You will discuss and debate ethical and philosophical issues with real life examples from the news eg on abortion, euthanasia or the death penalty and you will visit Liverpool Crown Court to watch a trial. The specification offers an academic approach to the study of religion and Religious Studies is accepted, like the facilitating subjects, as suitable preparation for study at the Russell Group universities. Requirement: GCSE ‘C’ (but preferably a ‘B’) in RS if studied in KS4, or similar grade in English Language if RS not studied.
This subject provides an excellent grounding for many careers and equips students with the ability to think critically about aspects of our society. If you have viewpoints on youth culture, education and crime, you will enjoy putting them forward in Sociology. Requirement: GCSE ‘C’ in English Language.
Over 3.5 million people in the UK now work in Tourism and this course is designed to provide students with study that links classroom activities with local travel and tourism organisations. The skills acquired would be useful in a range of professions. Requirement: GCSE ‘C’ in English Language and Mathematics.
“ I joined Christleton High School in September 2013 to study Government and Politics (which was not offered at my last school at A level), Geography, Business Studies and Physical Education. The sports’ facilities at Christleton are brilliant and this was the deciding factor for my choice of Sixth Form. I was really happy at my last school and the decision to change school was not an easy one for me. However, once I had made that decision, I knew it was the right one for me. I did know some students, who attended the school already, and that made the transition easier for me. Everyone is really friendly and I felt accepted from the start. Studying at A level requires greater independence and the I-Research Centre is great for just getting on with essays and doing the necessary background reading. It really is a great facility. ” HARRY KILLORAN
FAQs
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What grades do I need to enter the Sixth Form at Christleton? A minimum of 5 GCSEs, grades A*-C, including English and Mathematics.
How is A Level different from GCSE? “ I joined the Sixth Form in September 2012. It was a last minute decision, as I was originally planning on attending a different Sixth Form that some of my friends were also attending. Going to yet another school where I didn’t know anybody wasn’t something I was exactly thrilled about. However, within two weeks I had joined a group of funny, intelligent girls, who I’m still friends with a year later. For Languages, there are extensive opportunities to speak with Spanish or French nationals, whilst Government and Politics offers trips to Downing Street and Q+As with our local MP. The facilities are great, there’s plenty of support throughout and the teachers are humorous, yet firm. Christleton High School is my seventh school and I wouldn’t consider it a cliché to say that thankfully the best was saved till last! ” ELLIE OSBORNE
Greater independent study and individual responsibility for your own learning is the key to success. Smaller groups mean more personalised learning and a close working relationship with teachers.
How many lessons will I have? Each subject will normally involve nine lessons of one hour per fortnight. This will be matched by an equal amount of private study in each subject, either in school or at home. You will take four AS subjects with the possibility of sitting AS General Studies in Year 12. In Year 13, you will take three A2 subjects.
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At Christleton High School, we recognise the importance of developing your skills and talent in a range of sporting, social and cultural activities. You will find a variety of opportunities on offer to Sixth Form students including: • International and UK subject-based trips • Work Experience • Maths Mentoring Scheme • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme • A host of Music, Drama and Sporting activities • Peer Mentoring • Reading Enhancement • Sixth Form Leadership Teams • Student Services The Sixth Form Common room and Deli Bar are lively hubs for planning numerous social and charity events, including talent shows, rock concerts, game shows and the final Leavers’ Ball, where tuxedos and ball gowns are the order of the night! During their first week, Year 12 students will be expected to take part in a residential, induction experience.
Development. Responsibility. Community. Together.
Sports. Social. Enrichment. Together.
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