AAT Magna P16 Prospectus

Sixth Form ‘To be able to dream about the future, while being inspired in the present to reach those dreams’ Dr. Russell J. Quaglia

The Aspirations Academies Trust The Aspirations Academies Trust (AAT) in England is a charitable organisation operating in association with the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations (QISA) and Aspirations Unlimited International (AUI).

AAT academies benefit from QISA’s remarkable record of more than 30 years of research and experience working with students, educators and schools.

All Aspirations Academies are committed to raising students’ aspirations so that all young people reach their full potential and achieve the success they want for themselves. Each academy challenges its students and staff to perform at their highest level within a creative culture of positivity, innovation and enthusiasm for success.

Welcome to the Sixth Form I am delighted to welcome you to the Magna Academy Sixth Form prospectus, and hope you find it both informative and useful. I would encourage you to visit the Academy to see our top class facilities and discuss course requirements in more detail.

Your choice of Sixth Form is a crucial one, for whatever path you choose in future, university, training or employment. It is essential that you stand out from the crowd with the best possible grades and personal development.

Our philosophy is that the combination of high standards of expectations, combined with high aspirations, brings high levels of performance and success. Our Sixth Form prides itself on high standards of learning, attitudes, respect, dress and behaviour. We expect the very highest standards in all areas from our students, with them actively contributing to our school community, adopting positions of leadership and responsibility across the Academy, and representing the very best of what Magna Academy has to offer.

We successfully prepare young people to have a competitive edge in the 21st century workplace. We pride ourselves on understanding the exacting demands that are placed on young people in an increasingly competitive work, and work hard to ensure that they are able to demonstrate 21st century skills: digital literacy, entrepreneurialism, creativity, productivity and high levels of communication skills. Most of all we offer young people to opportunity to excel.

Welcome to the Magna Academy Sixth Form. We hope that you will decide that it is the right choice for you and look forward to welcoming you to our Sixth Form community in September 2014.

Richard Tutt – Principal

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A Magna Education Magna Academy Poole will aim to provide each individual student with the keys to a successful life, as well as to give them a distinct advantage over other young people. By the time they finish their education at the age of 18 each student at Magna Academy Poole will be expected to have: • Achieved their personal best possible qualifications.

• Developed skills relevant to success in today’s world.

• High aspirations: High levels of self-worth with the belief that they will have the ability to achieve academically, personally and socially.

Active engagement in their learning, showing enthusiasm, as well as a desire to learn new things and a willingness to take positive, healthy steps towards their future.

• A real sense of purpose with clear goals and the ability and drive to achieve them.

• The desire and attributes to be good citizens.

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Life in the Sixth Form Life in the Sixth Form is a new, exciting and challenging experience.

Dressed in suits and office dress, students are given greater freedom and responsibility, within a secure framework of support and guidance. We understand success at A Level and BTEC level is a partnership between students, parents and teachers, working towards a common goal. Each year we are delighted students leave Magna Academy Sixth Form as confident young men and women who possess the skills and knowledge to succeed.

As well as their academic work we encourage all students to be fully involved in the life of the school. We believe leadership and teamwork are important skills for all young adults and we are keen to provide opportunities to develop these invaluable skills as well as making a contribution to the wider community.

Students find our approach an appropriate bridge between the tight structure of GCSE and the freedoms of university life and we pride ourselves on the supportive atmosphere we generate. We encourage students both academically and socially, and equip Sixth Formers with the skills, knowledge and qualifications to guarantee success in higher education and the world of work.

We offer a diverse and varied curriculum, offering a wide range of A Level and BTEC National courses, a successful mentoring programme and a number of inspiring initiatives to encourage ambition and increase aspirations. Our suite of A Levels and BTEC is supported by a growing relationship with other local Sixth Forms and Education providers who compliment our own extensive subject knowledge and specialist facilities.

As senior students, Sixth Formers play an important role as leaders in the School and have many opportunities to work with younger pupils through our house, prefect and mentoring systems, and also to immerse themselves in a varied programme of extra-curricular activities. Students take responsible for their own learning within a challenging environment and will be encouraged to think for themselves and to develop the self-discipline and rigour needed for success at Advanced Level and beyond.

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Enrichment Life in the Sixth Form is full of opportunities. In the world beyond education, employers are looking for people who have more than just qualifications. Our aim is to provide our students with an experience that creates the highest calibre of well-rounded young people that will have the best opportunities for their future career and life. To facilitate this belief we are committed to offering a wide range of opportunities for students to enjoy their time in post-16 education.

Sixth Formers will have a range of opportunities including: • Reading mentors • Space Expedition Adventure trip • Supporting lessons • Lunch time supervisors • Academic mentors • Organising charity events • Enterprise opportunities • Head Boy and Head Girl • Social Activities • Musical productions

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Facilities Magna Academy Poole has benefitted from a ÂŁ15 million rebuild project together with a ÂŁ1.3 million investment in the IT infrastructure. This state of the art building provides exceptional facilities for our Year 12 and 13 students. Sixth Formers have access to a designated Sixth Form computer room, an ideal working environment in which students make full use of their private study lessons, so important in determining final examination grades. A contemporary, bright and expansive Sixth Form combines areas for relaxing and socialising as well as opportunities to work independently in designated study rooms containing a range IT equipment.

The Academy also boasts specialist Art and IT teaching rooms together with Green Screen technology and Stop Motion animation software. The Sixth Form also benefits from the use of a joint-use Sports Centre on site including a large sports hall, all-terrain sports pitch and an all-weather running track.

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