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WELCOME
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF SIXTH FORM Teaching is particularly strong in the Sixth Form. Students develop a strong commitment to their studies and they learn to study independently because of the guidance and encouragement they receive from teachers. 01
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I am delighted to welcome you to Rivington and Blackrod Sixth Form and we are pleased that you are considering joining us for the next stage in your educational career. The mix of highly effective teaching and learning, coupled with individual guidance and support, makes our sixth form a very special place. Teaching in the sixth form is strong and our students are noted for their academic achievements, achieving grades beyond the national norm. Many of our students progress onto university. This is the result of their commitment and hard work, the support they receive from home and the expertise, dedication and inspiration of Rivington and Blackrod staff who nurture
each student to success. Rivington and Blackrod Sixth Form is a well-established school sixth form of around 320 students, situated in Horwich. In our recent OFSTED inspection the sixth form was praised for our system of pastoral support, monitoring the work ethos of students, and the high quality of learning and teaching. Most subjects are based in the recently refurbished sixth form centre, where students have access to excellent facilities which include a dedicated post 16 study area, personal study pods and a sixth form bistro serving hot and cold meals throughout the day.
The sixth form is open to all students, not only from the school itself, but also from schools across Bolton and Chorley. Our reputation for high academic standards and excellent support make us a popular choice for students seeking good quality teaching in small groups. We offer a high level of support for all students, with a personal tutor along with a very wide range of enrichment activities. We have a very clear ethos in our sixth form which puts the student at the centre of everything we do. Our key aim is to ensure each student goes on to fulfil their potential. We work with each student personally to enable them to raise their aspirations, and achieve their goals. Rivington and Blackrod is, above all, a happy and inclusive sixth form; a place
where students work hard and where they find friendship, enrichment and support. We are confident that each student who comes to us will be well prepared for the exciting challenges of the 21st Century. For a summary of the courses that are on offer at Rivington and Blackrod Sixth Form, or through our partners in the local area, please visit the UCAS Progress website. Thank you for your interest in the sixth form at Rivington and Blackrod. We look forward to meeting you, welcome you to visit us, and hope to work with you over two of the most exciting years of your life. Paul Canning Director of Sixth Form
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ON ROUTE TO A SUCCESSFUL CAREER Teaching is particularly strong in the Sixth Form. OFSTED
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During year 12, it is important to take time to research your future education and career choices. You may think it is too early to do this but university applications are made in September/October of your second year, when you will be busy with year 13 studies and have limited time for research. These are important decisions which you need to take seriously. Give these decisions the time and thought they deserve since they will have a major effect on your later life. We are happy to help you with this process to assist you in your journey and our commitment to developing a wider educational experience ensures students are very successful in their
university or employment applications. To help to adjust to life at university, we have a comprehensive university preparation programme and visiting speakers from the business world help students to prepare for their future careers. We provide you with opportunities to attend higher education conferences, careers interviews, mentoring, and university open day visits.
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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR STUDIES Students enjoy learning. OFSTED
We want you to enjoy your time in our sixth form. To help you to get the most from it, there are a wide range of enrichment activities on offer. These change annually but in recent years have included: • • • •
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Visits to a wide range of universities, including Manchester and Cambridge Attendance at the Royal College of Surgeons Conference at Keele University for aspiring doctors Mentoring and careers guidance by a partner from a leading Manchester law firm A partnership agreement with Lancaster University that involves a mentoring programme, residential visits and access to a special bursary
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A trip to New York and an exchange • visit with families in Michigan Football and netball in the North West • England Colleges League • Drama and music productions • Placements in local primary schools and homes • adult A tripcare to New York and an exchange Lancashire wildlife trust visit with families in programmes Ann Arbour, Leadership, mentoring and coaching Michigan opportunities • Football and netball in the North West England Colleges League • Drama and music productions Placements in local primary schools and adult care homes • Lancashire wildlife trust programmes in local woods • Leadership, mentoring and coaching opportunities
Badminton, athletics, tennis and a range of other sporting opportunities Duke of Edinburgh award schemes Trips to Krakow and Auschwitz A Parliament visit, meeting local MPs and sitting in on Prime Minister’s questions • Badminton, athletics, tennis and a range of other sporting opportunities each Wednesday • Gold level, Duke of Edinburgh award schemes • Trips to Krakow and Auschwitz • A Parliament visit, meeting local MP’s and sitting in on Prime Minister’s questions
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MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICES FOR YOUR FUTURE The Sixth Form is good. OFSTED
If you wish to attend Rivington and Blackrod Sixth Form then please don’t hesitate to contact us for an informal chat. Year 11 students of Rivington and Blackrod High School who wish to enrol with us will be provided with advice and guidance to help them with the choices which are ahead of them, in assemblies and class groups. In an ever changing world, your success may be determined by your ability to convince employers and university staff that you have qualities in addition to those represented by your academic and vocational studies and qualifications. We have a wide range of activities on offer to
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Critical Thinking Further Maths Sporting activities Volunteer activities Duke of Edinburgh Award Visits including Oxford University Events including the U.C.A.S. Convention and Oxbridge Road Show and taster courses.
We host an annual open evening at the sixth form which provides a great opportunity for students to have a look around and speak to subject staff.
TYPES COURSES TYPES OFOF COURSES have a wide range of courses WeWe have a wide range of courses available available in our sixth form which will help in our sixth form which will help students to students to go on to either further study go on to either further study at university or at University or College, or possible college, or possible employment. Choosing employment. Choosing subjects subjects to study at either A-Level ortoatstudy at either A-Level or at Level 3 BTEC is a Level 3 BTEC is a difficult decision to make difficult decision to make and we would and we would encourage all students encourage all students talk to us to talk to us throughout thetoapplication throughout the application process. process. If you are from a student whocurrently is thinking Applications students in of year applying for a place at one of the top 11 in a school in Bolton are via the system (Russell Group) universities you should www.ucasprogress.com. Application give serious consideration to ensuring forms for students not currently in year 11 your overall A-level package is made up of are available by emailing the sixth form. predominantly “Facilitating Subjects�. The Students can apply at any time. On
facilitating are specifically; English receipt of yoursubjects application, you and your Literature, Mathematics, Further Maths, parents will be invited to an appointment Biology, your Chemistry, Physics, to discuss admission, yourHistory, admission Geography, French or German. requirements and course choices. You will receive a letter to confirm your subject The subjects available to study are listed choices and G.C.S.E. grade requirements. below but all year 11 students who wish to enter form, whether would from If you wouldour likesixth more information, Rivington and Blackrod High School like to visit us or wish to apply please or elsewhere, be sixthform@rbhs.co.uk provided with advice contact us by will email: and guidance to help them with their or telephone: 01204 333266 choices. All entrants must have five GCSEs at grade C or above and grade B in the subjects they wish to study if at
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SUPPORT
OUTSTANDING CARE AND GUIDANCE Students feel safe and secure in school. OFSTED
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Rivington and Blackrod sixth form offers you a safe and successful bridge between G.C.S.E. studies at high school and the independence of life at university and work. We offer you personalised learning pathways, and support and guidance in an adult environment which has the atmosphere and range of opportunities that you would expect of a college. Whether you have been a student at Rivington and Blackrod High School already, or are one of our many students from a wide variety of schools in Bolton and surrounding areas, or even further afield, we will continue to support and guide your transition to a new way of learning and future success.
We offer each student support through a variety of channels, including: • Through a form tutor who acts as an adviser helping you to plan your future effectively • From a sixth form team of staff dedicated to your support and guidance about academic, personal, health or financial issues • The provision of enhanced facilities to support your learning, including study rooms which are staffed and wellresourced, study pods and extensive access to computers • All year round regular feedback and guidance, even in the summer holidays when you get your results
We • listen Allcarefully year round to our regular students feedback and our expanded andfacilities guidance, are even evidence in theofsummer this. We treatholidays our students when as youadults get your andresults. we have high expectations of all. In an ever changing world, your success may be determined by your ability to convince employers and university staff that you have qualities in addition to those represented by your academic and vocational studies and qualifications. We have a wide range of activities on offer to our students including extra courses on: • • • • •
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Visits including Oxford University Events including the U.C.A.S. Convention and Oxbridge Road Show and taster courses.
We listen carefully to our students and our expanded facilities are evidence of this. We treat our students as adults and we have high expectations of all.
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CONTACT
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU Head Teacher. Paul Roach Director of Sixth Form. Paul Canning Rivington & Blackrod Sixth Form Rivington Lane Rivington Bolton , BL6 7RU
t. 01204 333266 f. 01204 333264 e. sixthform@rbhs.co.uk w. rbhs.co.uk