Colton Hills sixth form prospectus 2017

Colton Hills Community School

Sixth Form Prospectus Launch the next stage of your life with us

Learn, Grow and Achieve Together

Sixth Form Welcome

We are passionate about ensuring that all students who are part of our team receive first class teaching. We have excellent facilities and you will be surrounded by other like-minded ambitious and organised yet friendly and supportive students.

With us, you will develop skills and gain your qualifications that will enable you progress to your chosen career path.

So take a look through our prospectus, visit our website or simply come in and see us – we’re here to help you take that critical next step so that we can begin enjoying your success together.

Duncan Gittins – Sixth Form Leader

We have established a number of ties with universities across the country, multi-national companies and local businesses in order to help give our students a taste of life outside of the classroom to help them prepare for the future.

Samuel Ryan – Assistant Sixth Form Leader

Cover photo: Hot Air Balloons take off from Colton Hills School.

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As the Assistant Sixth Form Leader, my role is to ensure the development, progress and enjoyment of all of our students on a day to day basis; whether that is offering expert guidance on the UCAS process, or sourcing exciting opportunities for students to experience.

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Welcome to Colton Hills Community School Sixth Form – we take great pride in combining academic success, strong community ties and a vibrant sense of creativity.

Learn with us: Available Courses: Applied Science Art Biology Business Studies Computer Science Chemistry Economics English Literature Geography Health and Social Care History ICT Maths Physics Psychology Religious Education Retail Sociology

Aspire with us:

Rishabh Santoshi

Jasmeen Simplay

Riley Ward

Courses studied: Economics, History and Religious Education

Courses studied: English Literature, History, Psychology and Sociology

Courses studied: Economics, Business Studies and Sociology

Where do you plan to be in September and what will you be doing?

Studying Economics at the University of Nottingham.

Where do you plan to be in September and what will you be doing?

Studying Psychology at Durham University

Where do you plan to be in September and what will you be doing?

Lancaster University studying Business Analytics and consultancy with an industrial placement.

How has Colton Hills Sixth Form helped you to develop?

It’s great to be in an environment with other capable and motivated students. I’ve become more efficient and independent.

What opportunities have you had for learning outside the classroom?

Our Sixth Form Centre is a quiet space where I can get on with my work. The ICT facilities are excellent.

How has Colton Hills Sixth Form helped you to develop?

The helpful and caring teachers have been instrumental in my studies. Colton Hills Sixth Form has taught me to be more independent and unlocked an active desire to achieve my potential.

What opportunities have you had for learning outside the classroom?

The History visit to Auschwitz is something that will stay with me for the rest of my life.

How has Colton Hills Sixth Form helped you to develop?

It has helped me to grow and develop my intellect with the high standard of teaching.

It’s also really helped develop my social skills and confidence as everyone is encouraged to take part.

What opportunities have you had for learning outside the classroom?

Various workshops or placements with local organisations that helped enhance my CV.

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Academic excellence is a passion for us but so too is the overall well-being of all of our students,which is why pastoral care is at the heart of everything we do.

Students work collaboratively with teachers to set their own measurable targets to ensure they know exactly what to do to improve their work and achieve their full potential.

The Form Tutor who provides support and guidance on a daily basis enhances this process.

Succeed with us: Colton Hills Sixth Form has a superb track record when it comes to students accessing their chosen course at university.

Last year we sent our students to eighteen different higher education institutions across the country.

100% of

students that

applied for

university were accepted

Work with us: It has always been a priority for us to ensure that our students have the widest possible range of experiences.

Working in industry, overseas subject visits, international work experience and supporting the vital work of a local charity: these are just a small selection of the opportunities that Colton Hills Sixth Form students can benefit from.

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We always have lessons where we are pushed outside of our comfort zone to reach for our full potential

Our Sixth Form facilities Technology is ever expanding in the Sixth Form with dedicated laptops and desktop computers within the Sixth Form Study Area.

Students have a quiet space for reading, independent study, university planning and access to kitchen facilities within the Sixth Form Centre. Our Library has numerous Journals and Periodicals which we update on a regular basis; our priority is to provide relevant reading material for all of our students.

We are fortunate to be able to offer our students access to a number of our modern sporting facilities including our astro-turf, fitness suite, sports hall and swimming pool.

If you would like further information please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Colton Hills Community School Jeremy Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV4 5DG tel 01902 558420 fax 01902 558421 email coltonhillsschool@wolverhampton.gov.uk New pedestrian rear entrance.

Access to the Penn Rd.

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