Pre-A Level Information Booklet

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Year 11 Pre-A Level Programme Trinity Term 2021

Preparation for A Level Programme Introduction In these extraordinary times that we face, all staff at New Hall continue to offer support to you as best we can. I understand that the series of assessments you have faced recently has been challenging, and I would congratulate you for your perseverance and focus. A key component of the support that we can now offer you is a degree of structure and focus towards your academic future for next year. I hope that you will embrace the opportunity to undertake some work towards what you will face next year, whether you are planning to come into the Sixth Form here at New Hall or not, or even if your plans are currently uncertain.

Although taking a rest now is surely important, to do nothing towards your future plans in the months that follow would seem to me to be unwise not only academically, but also from a wellbeing perspective; having a focus and a connection should help on both fronts. In light of this the staff at School have been developing a meaningful programme of academic support for you and this booklet outlines the core components of this. We would not have put this together, if we did not believe in its benefits for you.

A Level preparatory work can commence from this month and I would therefore encourage you to engage with what is on offer this term from departments whose subjects you may be studying next year. I wish you all well.

Kindest regards, Mr J Alderson HEAD OF SIXTH FORM

Preparation for A Level Programme

Preparation for A Level Programme

From Monday 21 June 2021 until the end of term on Friday 16 July 2021, you will be able to access our Pre A-Level programme that consists of timetabled lessons to help prepare you for your chosen A Level courses. Please be aware that in the majority of cases, this work will include content from the first units of the actual A Level courses. You are therefore advised to complete the work for those subjects that you are intending to study at A Level.

PSHEE & Horizons

If you are not opting to take A Levels, or are planning to study subjects not on this list, please contact your tutor who will direct you to the work that will best support the next stage of your education.

If you are still uncertain about your subject choices, this is an opportunity to look at the work and attend timetabled lessons to help confirm the choices you have submitted. In this case, please attempt the work and attend lessons in all subjects that you were considering.

How will the programme work?

The Pre A-Level programme will be delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams and Firefly. You will not be required to attend School in person from Monday 21 June 2021, although this remains an option for those families who require this.

How do I sign up to take a subject?

You are required to sign up via Firefly for the sessions you plan to attend each week and a Firefly Task has been sent to you that you will need to complete so that staff are aware of the sessions you will be attending. If you attend site from Monday 21 June, you will be required to sign in and out at the attendance office on your arrival and departure each day. Boarders will continue to register with their Head of Boarding.

Extended Project Qualification Please also be aware that we have now launched the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). If you completed the HPQ or are already familiar with the format of the EPQ, you may wish to begin thinking about the topic you wish to research and the question you wish to set. Please be aware that the EPQ must be on an area that is not directly covered within your normal A Level curriculum. As such, it is worth checking any chosen topics with the relevant contact below, before you invest too much time in any research.

You can find more information about the EPQ here: https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/academic-projects/extended-project-level-3 If you have any further questions please contact Miss Beatty via l.beatty@newhallschool.co.uk

In Sixth Form once a week a double period (Thursday) is given over to our PSHEE provision, typically a PSHEE lesson with your tutor (or other member of staff) and then a lesson dedicated to a visiting speaker as part of our Horizons programme. Recent sessions have explored a diverse set of issues, including: the dangers of gambling; mindfulness; personal finances (debt, credit, interest, how funding support works for university etc.); sexism, sexual harassment and abuse; wellbeing and managing stress; pornography and its effect on relationships; healthy and respectful relationships; effective personal statements; bullying (at school and work); preparing for starting university; A Level Mindset (revision).

Subject Contacts & Programme Links Subject

Link to Pre-A Level Material

Staff Contact

Computer Science

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/ ict-and-computer-science/gcse/yr-11aqa-computer-science/pre---a-level-work

Mrs Gillooly

Theology

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/theology/remote-learning/y11-pre-a-levelreading

Miss Webb

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/art-anddesign/a-level-fine-art

Mr Gareth Hughes

Photography

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/art-anddesign/a-level-photography

Mr Gareth Hughes

Music

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/music/ gcse/pre-a-level-preparation

Mr Meakin

French

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/modern-languages/french/extension-1

Mr Boudon

Drama

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/drama-and-theatre-studies/a-level-drama-and-theatre

Mr A Williams

Spanish

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/modern-languages/spanish/enrichment-activities

Mrs Wilson

Biology

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/biology/pre-alevel

Mrs Bentley

Latin

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/classics1/a-level/latin

Mr Goulding

Chemistry

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/chemistry/a-level/pre-a-level-work

Mr Clark

Greek

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/classics1/a-level/greek

Mr Goulding

Physics

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/physics/bridging-the-gap-from-gcse-to-a-level

Dr Thomas Mr Lusby

Physical Education

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/physical-education/pre-a-level-work-foryear-11

Mrs Knightbridge

English Literature

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/ english/university-preparation/a-level-preparation-for-english-literature

Miss McIntyre

Business

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/business/pre-a-level-2021

Miss Walters

Geography

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/geography/gcse-2016-onwards/pre-a-levelwork

Mr B Williams

Economics

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/economics/year-11-pre-reading-and-information-for-economics

Mr Gerard Hughes

History

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/history/ enrichment/ks4-enrichment-pre-a-levelwork

Mrs Garside

Politics

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/politics/pre--a-level-work

Mr Bowman

Psychology

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/psychology/psychology-university-preparation/a-level-psychology-preparation

Miss Coote

Fine Art

Mathematics / Further Mathematics

https://newhall.fireflycloud.net/mathematics/remote-learning/year-11-pre-alevel

Mr Tanner