JMA Sixth Form Prospectus 2019-20

SIXTH FORM PROSPECTUS 2019 | 20 DETERMINATION | EMPATHY | HARD WORK | INTEGRITY | POSITIVITY

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John Madejski Academy is proud to be part of The White Horse Federation Multi-Academy Trust

The White Horse Federation (TWHF) is a high-performing multi-academy trust, which supports primary, secondary, special, and teaching schools across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Swindon, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire. At its heart is a belief that we want to develop the type of schools that we would be proud to send our own children to. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence blended with a shared moral purpose and shared values, but also with an awful lot of fun and happiness in our schools.

With a track record of improvement in standards and attainment, TWHF believes that every child should achieve all that they are capable of and more, regardless of background, culture, heritage, or ability. We genuinely believe that working in partnership with our schools, students, and their parents, as well as the wider community, helps creates the best possible outcomes for all our young people.

Dr Nicholas Capstick OBE CEO and Board Member

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WELCOME TO JMA SIXTH FORM At John Madejski Academy Sixth Form, academic achievement comes first. This belief lies at the heart of everything we do. We expect the very best from our students and work hard to ensure that all are challenged and inspired to achieve their full potential. We recognise that in order to succeed students need to feel happy and supported. At the sixth form we combine a caring and friendly approach within a studious and well-ordered environment. Students are valued and given the opportunity to be role models for the rest of the school community.

A broad and balanced curriculum is offered as well as support, advice and guidance to provide a positive successful experience for all our students. We are extremely proud of the of students who are graduating from our Sixth form to achieve further successes; whether that be attaining a place at a UK University, gaining employment, pursuing further study, or even achieving sports scholarships in the USA. Our areas of specialism are key components of our success within the sixth form. Our prestigious Performance Sport and Performing Arts programmes attract youngsters with exceptional aptitude in these areas from the local area and beyond.

We organise our curriculum so that students on these programmes have the same access to the broad curriculum offer that their peers receive whilst also supporting their performance development.

Craig Hudson, Assistant Principal (Sixth Form & Specialisms)

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OUR VISION & VALUES We have a clear vision for post-16 learning at John Madejski Academy. We want our students to graduate as mature, responsible, resilient and flexible life-long learners. We are committed to equipping them to thrive in the fast moving, knowledge based economy and preparing them to cope with the global challenges of the 21st century.

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Our Sixth Form is committed to providing the very best standards of teaching and learning, the broadest curriculum, the most effective pastoral support and excellent extension and enrichment activities. We believe the fantastic quality of our teaching staff and the personal care we take in supporting students through their post-16 studies make a huge contribution to their future success.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL OUR PATHWAYS We believe our Sixth Form should be open to all, regardless of your previous school or academic performance.

LEVEL 3 PATHWAY The two year Level 3 Pathway will enable students to develop their thirst for knowledge in a suitable combination of academic and vocational subjects. There is also a range of enrichment opportunities on offer for students to develop including student leadership and a range of clubs for student to participate in and thrive. Success in this study pathway can lead to a range of progression including a place at a top university.

LEVEL 2 BRIDGING PATHWAY (1 YEAR) The one year Bridging Pathway will allow students to improve key literacy and numeracy skills alongside completing a substantial Level 2 vocational qualification and effective work experience. It is a very successful route for students who would benefit from another year in a school environment to consolidate their GCSE portfolio in preparation for their next steps. Future progression from this route can include Level 3 study, an apprenticeship or employment.

The performance sport programmes are available within the above pathways for students with exceptional aptitude in football and basketball.

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PROVISIONAL COURSES FOR 2019 / 2020 LEVEL 3 - A LEVELS Biology Chemistry English Literature Geography History Mathematics PE Physics Psychology Sociology

LEVEL 3 - BTEC COURSES Business Information Technology Applied Science Performing Arts (Extended Diploma) Sport (Extended Diploma)

LEVEL 2 - BTEC TECHNICAL CERTIFICATES Possible courses include: Sports and activity leaders Business Administration Work Skills We also ensure that any students without a good pass in GCSE English and Mathematics are taught these as part of the Level 2 Bridging Pathway.

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APPLYING FOR SIXTH FORM KEY DATES WEDNESDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 2018 (6:00 - 8:00PM) Sixth Form Open Evening - this will give you the opportunity to visit the Academy, learn more about Sixth Form life, meet the team and receive more information on what we offer.

THURSDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 2018 Online applications for 2019 entry available on the JMA website.

FRIDAY 4TH JANUARY 2019 Closing date for applications - the online application form should be submitted along with a reference.

MONDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2018 - FRIDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 2019 Admissions meetings take place with one of the Sixth Form team - after receiving your application, you will be sent a letter confirming the time of your admissions meeting. After attending your admissions meeting, an offer letter will be sent to you confirming a conditional place.

FRIDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2019 Deadline for accepting your conditional place - after receiving your offer letter you are required to respond in writing.

WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY 22ND APRIL 2019 After receipt of your written response, a letter will be sent to you with information on the Enrolment & Induction process, including the Sixth Form Taster Day.

WEDNESDAY 26TH JUNE 2019 Sixth Form Subject Taster Day.

STAYING AT JMA AND NOT GOING ELSEWHERE MEANS I ALREADY HAVE GOOD RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE TEACHERS WHICH MEANS THEY KNOW HOW TO GET THE BEST OUT OF ME. Haseeb A, Year 13 student

THURSDAY 22ND AUGUST & FRIDAY 23RD AUGUST 2019 GCSE results collection and Enrolment - after receiving your results you are required to accept your offer by attending enrolment.

SEPTEMBER 2019 Year 12 Induction Day and lessons will begin.

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THE ELITE SPORTS AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMME ENABLES PUPILS TO PURSUE THEIR CREATIVE OR SPORTING AMBITIONS. Ofsted 2017

OUR SPECIALISMS

We are one of the country’s leading academies in Sport and Performing Arts. Sport and Performing Arts. Our dedicated team of teachers and coaches provide our students with opportunities unlike any other Sixth Form.

PERFORMANCE SPORT Our performance sport programmes are designed for young student-athletes aged between 16 and 19 who are committed to developing in both their sport and academic studies. They are perfect for those who still aspire to become a top level performer in football or basketball. We provide each student with a package of education, training and mentoring tailored to their individual needs.

The JMA Performance sport environment is ideal for students who have exceptional sporting aptitude and a drive and commitment to continue to improve.

Partner clubs Our close relationships with Reading Football Club and Reading Rockets Basketball allow us to provide a full time sports environment for our students within an academic setting.

All students on these programmes have access to: • Strength & Conditioning • Nutrition • Personalised training schedules • Elite level coaching • League and cup matches played both locally and nationally • Recovery • Analysis • Support and advice for future development Students are required to trial for access to these courses. Students who are successful in trials will be required to pick subjects from either our Level 3 pathways or our Level 2 bridging pathway.

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Being part of the BTEC Performing Arts changed my life. I don’t know where I would be without the experiences I had over the two years I was part of the group.

It gave me so much confidence to be who I am and also pushed me to places I never thought I would be capable of reaching. It wasn’t just because of the subject, it was also the teachers, the school and the people I was surrounded with. They made me realise what I was good at and helped me get to where I am now studying Drama at University. I honestly owe so much to those two years and wouldn’t change them for the world.

Sophie Darwood (2016-18) currently studying a BA in Acting and Theatre Arts at Roehampton University

PERFORMING ARTS This programme is designed for students who have a passion for Performing Arts. Students will study the BTEC performing arts extended Diploma which is the equivalent of three ‘A’ levels over 1080 guided learning hours. Their full timetable will be solely dedicated to understanding and improving their skills in the areas of Music, Dance, Acting and Theatre.

Students will immense themselves in their course leading them to feel they are part of a theater company and not in school studying a subject. They will take a very active role in Performing Arts across the Academy and the wider community.

All our sixth form student studying this course last year have gone on to achieve their first place Universities and achieved some of the best results nationally for their course. University does not need to be your destination; this qualification could prepare you for careers and further educational qualifications such as: Professional Training at Drama School, Advertising, Marketing and New Media, Film, Theatre, Television, Radio, Education, Community Arts, PR, Events Management.

JMA Performing Arts staged 37 productions last year claiming numerous awards for their performances, as well as performing in Dusseldorf and the Reading Fringe festival. You could be part of this continued success.

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WHY CHOOSE JMA SIXTH FORM? 1. Students can choose to study the subjects that most interest them from a wide variety of courses. Current JMA students and those joining us from external schools are all carefully supported to make the right choices for them.

2. Students at JMA Sixth Form make good progress.

3. Our performance programmes provide first class support enabling talented youngsters to achieve their creative or sporting ambitions.

4. We offer a wide range of extra-curricular experiences including trips abroad and opportunities to take up leadership roles.

5. Through expert and personalised support and guidance, there are good rates of progression to university, further training or the workplace.

6. We are fortunate to have a dedicated careers advisor who is directly linked to Reading University.

7. Students benefit from our outstanding school buildings and facilities.

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SIXTH FORM KEY CONTACTS Sixth Form Manager - wendy.bell@johnmadejskiacademy.co.uk Assistant Principal (Sixth form and Specialisms) - craig.hudson@johnmadejskiacademy.co.uk Performance Sport (Basketball) - matt.johnson@johnmadejskiacademy.co.uk Performance Sport (Boys Football) - michael.butcher@johnmadejskiacademy.co.uk Performance Sport (Girls Football) - rob.gier@johnmadejskiacademy.co.uk Performing Arts - tommy.robinson@johnmadejskiacademy.co.uk

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