Stonyhurst Sixth Form Prospectus

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Sixth Form Welcome to Higher Line

Contents Introduction from the Headmaster

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Sixth Form study

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Results 2018/19

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A Levels

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International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

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IB Career Related Programme

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Academic enrichment

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Pastoral support

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Day and boarding accommodation

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What our students say

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School facilities

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Sports facilities and clubs

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Next steps

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Admissions procedure

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An An introduction introduction from the Headmaster Headmaster Stonyhurst has a beautiful setting, fascinating heritage, fine reputation and excellent facilities. The Jesuit values upon which the College was founded in 1593 continue to underpin everything we do today. Every year, a number of new students, mostly boarders, from the UK, Europe and further afield, join the College for Higher Line, our Sixth Form.

We achieve high academic results, and every student is enabled to fulfil his or her potential through our exceptionally high standard of teaching and pastoral care. Personal tutors, the Deputy Head and the Careers Department guide students in the important decisions they make about their future and through the university application process.

Stonyhurst encourages everyone to involve themselves fully in the many co-curricular opportunities offered to them. Living in a supportive and diverse community, students are helped to develop those qualities of character that will distinguish them in later life as Men and Women for Others. A Jesuit education is a foundation for such a life, an education that nurtures individuality and encourages

generosity. Higher Line students run many fundraising events, such as the Poetry Banquet and Learning to Care; the majority offer their time and help in the Arrupe Voluntary Service Programme, and many participate in the annual holiday week for disabled children.

Our emphasis on the importance of leadership is also particularly strong in Higher Line; a Committee and Prefects are selected each year and all senior pupils are expected to take seriously their position at the top of the school.

Poetry and Rhetoric (Years 12 and 13) are two very formative and crucial years. I believe Stonyhurst offers an outstanding Sixth Form education and I look forward to welcoming you to it, whether you are joining us for the first time or continuing from Lower Line.

John Browne, Headmaster

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An introduction from the Headmaster

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Sixth study Sixth Form study The Sixth Form at Stonyhurst offers three options for study – A Level, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or the IB Career Related Programme. Each route provides a wide range of subjects for you to choose from and our staff will be happy to discuss the available options and help you to make the best decisions for your future.

With excellent teaching staff, strong academic results, world-class facilities, a dedicated and experienced careers department and a whole host of co-curricular activities on offer, Stonyhurst Sixth Form will set you up for the next step in your journey, whatever that may be.

We encourage the development of intellectual curiosity, independent thought and self-directed study so that each student achieves the best possible results for him or herself and acquires the skills essential to excel at university and beyond.

Day students and boarders alike benefit from our broad enrichment programme which includes theatre trips, talks and presentations from our own academic departments as well as inspirational external speakers renowned in their fields.

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We encourage students to participate fully in co-curricular activities including sport, the arts and voluntary work to leave us as well-rounded, ambitious and considerate citizens.

At Stonyhurst, Sixth Form students are referred to as Higher Line. Within Higher Line, there are two year groups, which are referred to as Playrooms – Poetry (Year 12) and Rhetoric (Year 13).

Highlights Results 2018/19 Results A Levels2019/20

26% 100 of all entries achieved

57%

pass rate IB Diploma compared to a world average of 77.8% (IBO, 2019)of all entries achieved

grades A* or A

38.5 95% 49.1 IB Diploma

pass rate Highlight

grades A*– B

of pupils achieved 38 or more points, equivalent to 2 A*s and 1 A at A level

41 points

Highest score achieved

of all Sixth Form students achieved A*/A or equivalent IB

35% 74.3 of A Level students achieved A*/B

A Levels graded A*-A or equivalent for IB Results

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A Levels Levels A Levels Over a three year period, the structure of A Level courses has changed at Over a three yearThe period, the structurewill of AnoLevel courses has 50% changed at a national level.

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The AS Level exists as a separate qualification, decoupled from A Level.

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EPQ, to complement, and offer breadth to their A Level complement, and offer breadth to their A Level studies.

Why choose A Levels?

Why A Levels?

Levels?

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Levelsby are traditional, qualifications, highlyAvalued are traditional, qualifications, highly valued by universities andacademic employers alike. universities and employers alike.

We offer a range of A Level subjects most of which are We offer as a range of A Level subjects most of which regarded facilitating subjects for entrance to the are UK’s regarded as facilitating subjects for entrance to the UK’s most prestigious universities. most prestigious universities.

“Teachers really push you to achieve your “Teachers reallyyou push you to your best and help if ever youachieve struggle.” best and help you if ever you struggle.”

Enora, Student Enora, Student

“Teaching is of a high standard and “Teaching is of have a hightime standard and teachers always for pupils.” teachers always have time for pupils.”

Georgia, Student Georgia, Student

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A Levels

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A Levels

A Level subjects A Level subjects Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Arts Art & Fine Art Art & Fine Art Photography Photography Music Music Drama Drama & Technology Design Design & Technology Faculty of Languages Languages Modern of Languages Faculty Languages Modern Languages Classical Languages Classical Languages Faculty of Literacy & English Faculty of Literacy Literacy & & English English English Literature English Literature Faculty of Mathematics Mathematics Faculty of Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Computer Science Computer Science Faculty of Science Faculty Biology of Science Science Biology Chemistry Chemistry Physics Physics Psychology Psychology Faculty of Social Sciences Politics of Social Faculty Social Sciences Sciences Politics Economics Economics Business Business Faculty of Theology and Humanities Faculty Theology and & Humanities Theology Humanities ReligiousofStudies Religious Studies Geography Geography History History

International Baccalaureate (IB) International (IB)Diploma Diploma The IB Diploma is a challenging and prestigious global pre-university qualification, valued by universities worldwide and recognised as developing the skills required in our globalised world.

IB philosophy and facts

Why opt for the IB Diploma?

IB World Schools share a common philosophy – a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education – that we believe is important for our students.

The IBO was founded in 1968, and in 2017, just under 150,000 candidates took Diploma examinations in 136 countries. Over 120 schools in the UK offer the IB Diploma.

There are many reasons. Most obviously, research has shown that IB Diploma graduates outperform their peers at university and in the world of work (Higher Education Statistics Agency Report 2011). The IB Diploma is a prestigious global pre-university qualification, recognised by universities in more than 100 countries, including “Oxbridge” and the USA’s Ivy League. It offers academic depth and breadth, and is equally suitable for those who know they want specific careers (such as medicine or law) and for those who want to keep their options open.

The IB Diploma programme at Stonyhurst Stonyhurst has offered the IB Diploma since 2013 alongside A Levels. An alternative to A Levels that is highly regarded by universities and employers, the IB Diploma is a demanding programme that, in keeping with Stonyhurst’s Jesuit ethos, seeks to develop the whole person.

Would I make a good IB Diploma student?

Basically, the IB Diploma programme suits good academic all-rounders who can continue studying subjects – and gain academic credit for doing so – that under the A Level framework they would have to drop.

IB Diploma students aspire to be:

"enquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective” IB Learner Profile

IBDiploma Diplomasubjects subjects IB Students normally study six courses over five terms, three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level. After careful consultation with Stonyhurst staff, students must choose one subject from each of the groups listed here.

1) Studies Studies in in Language Languageand andLiterature Literature 1) (first language) 2) Language LanguageAcquisition Acquisition 2) (second, classical or ab initio language) 3) Individuals Individualsand andSocieties Societies 3) Business Management History Philosophy Economics 4) Experimental ExperimentalSciences Sciences 4) Biology Chemistry Physics Mathematics 5) M athematics Standard or higher level offered, with a choice of Analysis or Applications.

6) Arts and and Electives Electives Visual Arts Music or another subject (from groups 1 to 4).

In addition, all students follow the Core, which comprises a course in Theory of Knowledge (thinking ways), an Extended Essay (a research essay on a topic chosen by the student), and Creativity, Activity and Service (a co-curricular package that fosters student initiative).

IB Diploma

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The IB Diploma The IB Diploma Educational Framework

How is the IB Diploma assessed?

Written examinations are mainly at the end of the programme, though a number of College based assessment tasks will be completed at various points over the five terms. Each course is marked on a scale of 1 to 7, and students can be awarded up to 3 points for Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay combined, giving a maximum total of 45 points. Subject to satisfying certain conditions, students who gain 24 or more points are awarded the IB Diploma. The mean points score worldwide is approximately 30.

The IB Diploma and university entrance In the UK, universities make offers based on a points score, as well as stipulating required achievements in the three higher level subjects.

The UCAS tariff equivalents are as follows: 24 points = BCC at A Level; 45 points = AAAAA at A Level.

How does IB work?

See the diagram opposite. You choose 6 subjects, 1 from each subject group, 3 at Higher Level and 3 at Standard Level (some subjects are only available at Standard Level. Occasionally a course offered may be unavailable).

In addition, all students follow the Core.

Further information Please see the Stonyhurst website: www.stonyhurst.ac.uk If you wish to discuss the IB Diploma Programme in more detail, please contact Mrs Deborah Kirkby, Director of IB d.kirkby@stonyhurst.ac.uk

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IB Diploma

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IB CareerRelated RelatedProgramme Programme IB Career The IBCP Educational Framework

Stonyhurst College is an authorised IB World School for the Career Related Programme (IBCP).

We are part of a global community of schools committed to developing knowledgeable, caring young people who will be ready to negotiate their futures successfully and make contributions resulting in a more harmonious and peaceful world.

What is the IBCP? The IBCP is designed for those who are interested in pursuing a more hands on, careerrelated approach to education in Sixth Form.

It enables students to: • Combine academic subjects with their personal and professional interests • Engage in learning that makes a positive difference to their community • Think critically and creatively • Communicate effectively in a variety of situations • Work effectively: - independently - collaboratively • Explore new perspectives and consider the points of view of others • Develop self-confidence and self-awareness • Demonstrate high levels of resilience, flexibility and agility of mind • Be internationally minded and globally aware • Apply knowledge to real-world scenarios and situations.

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Why opt for the IBCP?

Career Related Study (accredited by OCR)

Students complete at least two IB Diploma courses in any of the subject groups: studies in language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics and the arts – please refer to the IB Diploma subjects on the IB Diploma pages for a list of the course options available at Stonyhurst.

Students are provided with practical, real world approaches to learning in the career area of their choice.

Diploma courses that are relevant to the student’s career related studies should be selected, as they provide and enhance the theoretical underpinnings and academic rigour of the career related programme.

At Stonyhurst we offer two options for Career Related Studies: • Business • Sport This aspect is taught through the OCR Cambridge Technicals Level 3 suite of qualifications.

Why opt for the IBCP?

Career Related Programme Core Components Students develop personal qualities and professional skills along with intellectual habits required for lifelong learning: • Personal and professional skills – emphasis is placed on developing skills needed to successfully navigate higher education, the workplace and society, from responsibility and practical problem-solving to perseverance, resilience and understanding the complexities of the modern world.

The IBCP will particularly appeal to those who wish to specialise in a particular career area. By combining the assessment methods offered by OCR with the academic study of the IB Diploma courses, we are able to meet the needs of those students who wish to prepare them for higher education, and internship or apprenticeship, or entering the world of work in their chosen field.

• Service learning – the practical application of knowledge and skills toward meeting an identified community need.

• Language development – ensures that all IBCP students have access and exposure to a second language.

• Reflective project – an in-depth body of work produced over an extended period and submitted toward the end of the programme.

The project should analyse and reflect on an ethical dilemma associated with an issue from the student’s Career Related Studies.

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Academic Enrichment

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In Poetry, all the students attend a series of careers talks on Open Days, Work Experience, completing their UCAS application forms and applying overseas. As well as this, they attend the universities’ convention in Manchester where they have the opportunity to research different universities and what they could offer.

All Higher Line students also receive Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) in order to help them to develop the skills and attributes required for beyond the classroom.

With a broad programme of academic enrichment, the students in Higher Line are expected to attend at least one event a week, above and beyond their academic study. Examples are theatre trips, talks, and presentations by the English, Politics and History departments. Clubs and societies such as the Law, Waterton, Environmental and Medical societies develop our Higher Line students’ intellectual curiosity further and add vibrancy and creativity to the Higher Line academic experience.

To help support and advise the Poets and Rhetoricians over the course of these two very important and exciting years, each student has an academic tutor. Poets and Rhetoricians meet with their tutor during the week and individually at least once a fortnight.

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The Poets are taken through the university application process one step at a time. They receive the relevant information for the type of application that they wish to make, whether they are applying to university in the UK, USA or elsewhere overseas. In the summer term, once their external examinations are complete, they attend a series of workshops and talks, which help specifically with the writing of their personal statement. They are then expected to produce a completed draft by the end of the term. The students’ academic tutor also helps in this process, ensuring that the students meet the deadlines that are set for them, in order for them to make the best possible application.

Co-curricular Activities In Higher Line, the students are encouraged to throw themselves into the co-curricular programme. Music, Drama, Sport and Arrupe – our voluntary service programme – reflect the breadth of possibilities open to them. As well as this, an extensive array of activities such as Young Enterprise, CCF and the Duke of Edinburgh’s award scheme help our Higher Line students to become well-rounded, ambitious and adventurous individuals.

Opportunities for Responsibility and Leadership There are many opportunities for Higher Line students to take on responsibility for various different events and activities, such as the Poetry Banquet committee which puts the responsibility of organising a charity banquet firmly in the hands of the Poets, from planning all the way through to clearing up! The banquet raises funds for the Stonyhurst Children’s Holiday Week, which allows Poets and Rhetoricians the opportunity to look after disabled children for a week whilst allowing their parents some respite, is an incredible opportunity for the students to challenge themselves whilst at the same time to develop and grow as individuals.

Being on the Rhetoric Committee at Stonyhurst is an honour given to a small number of Rhetoricians. They help to lead the whole community and are given responsibility for a particular area of College life, such as mentoring new pupils or supporting Lower Line students in the classroom. The Committee works closely with the Deputy Head and with other Rhetoric monitors, of which there are many in areas such as Chaplaincy, Admissions, Subjects, Collections and Arts.

Stonyhurst is a school that cares about you as an individual and about the person you will become, girl or boy, boarder or day pupil.

Much of what you do will be up to you and the decisions that you make – to be involved or step aside – will shape you and your Playroom as a whole. The opportunity is there and, if you seize it, be assured that the next two years at Stonyhurst will be the most enriching, enlivening and engaging years of your life so far.

If you have any concerns or queries about life in Higher Line at Stonyhurst, please do not hesitate to contact Admissions. You can email them at: admissions stonyhurst.ac.uk

“The opportunities we have been offered include choir, sport, volunteering work, fashion shows, piano, the arts...”

Karla, Student

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Day and boarding boarding accommodation Day and Boarding at Stonyhurst offers a full and enriching educational experience with boarders flourishing in a safe, happy, ordered environment and vibrant, close-knit community.

Girls and boys sleep in separate areas and they have separate study areas too. Every boarder in Higher Line has their own bedroom which includes a study desk for independent study.

Higher Line Girls (Year 12 and 13 – boarding and day) Poetry and Rhetoric girls are based in the Higher Line girls’ house, with the boarding area and study area both housed there.

Poetry Boys (Year 12 – boarding only)

Rhetoric Boys (Year 13 – boarding only) Rhetoric boys are based in the New Wing, spread over two floors.

Higher Line Boys (Year 12 and 13 – day) Both Rhetoric and Poetry day boys are based in the New Wing in their own study centre.

Common Room There is a Higher Line common room that all Sixth Form students can use during breaks in the daytime.

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What What our our students students say say

“I was very happy to receive my results and I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to do the IB Diploma at Stonyhurst College – the experiences have shaped me for life. I decided to complete the qualification because it would provide me with lots of options for the future.

I have increased my confidence and become more organised throughout the course, as well as learning how to carry out research and study independently as well as in class. My teachers have been very supportive, and I’ve also made lots of new friends at Stonyhurst.”

Louisa, OS19

“Stonyhurst is a very special place. Having been there since the age of 11, I don’t think I ever quite appreciated the beauty and gravitas of it all.

It became my home, not because of the lovely building, but the support system inside. I have made friends that I know will hold a place in my heart for years to come. My favourite part of Stonyhurst is the economics department, strange as it may sound, this is where I found my place and a true passion for the subject.

The Higher Line Girls’ House is also a place that I hold dear. There I found comfort from both my friends and the extensive amount of teachers that would be on duty, always ready for a chat after a long day. I think that in a boarding school it becomes much easier to find friendships that will last, seeing as you literally have to live with each other!

It’s a place of diversity and belonging, which can’t be found everywhere in this day and age, part of which makes it so unique and wonderful.”

Paloma, OS19

A typical day in the Sixth Form

we do. A lot of value is given to being men and women for others and in taking action.”

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07:30 We usually wake up around 7:30 and head down to the Refectory for breakfast.

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08:20 After breakfast there is either assembly, Mass or singing practice.

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09:00 We have preparation time before lessons, which start at 9:00, and can arrange to see our tutors then, too.

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“It is so difficult to pick a favourite moment over the last five years! I really enjoyed the Children’s Holiday Week and Lourdes pilgrimage. It was really nice how the whole year came together to fundraise for the holiday week during the Poetry Banquet. I also really enjoyed my whole experience of boarding in the Higher Line boarding house - it’s such a friendly environment.

When you study at Stonyhurst, because of the great community you form real bonds with your teachers, especially in Higher Line. When it came to the final push before exams I felt that we were all working together towards one goal, and all my teachers and the boarding and pastoral staff were so helpful and supportive, not to mention generous with their time.

My overall experience at Stonyhurst has been amazing. I have made friends I will keep for life.

The international community has opened my eyes to the world and really shaped my outlook.

I don’t feel as if “friends” even covers it, I have literally grown up with my classmates.”

“Stonyhurst is a wonderful place to study. Not only are the teachers fantastic in their subjects, they are helpful and supportive. It’s a great learning environment and a great environment beyond the classroom. It’s not only a safe and secure place but also a stunning one to live in and study. The Jesuit ethos of reflection and community makes for a very calm and nurturing place to grow and learn.”

“I have had so many brilliant times at Stonyhurst it seems almost impossible to choose a single favourite moment. I have enjoyed every day on the football fields with the school team, debating alongside the Stonyhurst Union, and many more aspects of school life. Ultimately, what I will miss the most are my friends and the international community at Stonyhurst. It is such a privilege to have so many friends around you from so many nationalities, and the immense mixture of cultures provided me the ability to feel truly part of a bigger community.

The Stonyhurst environment forces you to submerge yourself in all aspects of its life, allowing you to gain the most out of it. This may be academically, physically, mentally or socially; ultimately you will come out of it having gained far more experience than you entered with.”

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“Stonyhurst has made me who I am now, and helped to build my personality and character. It has given me a broader view of the world - especially in terms of ethical issues” Paddy, Student 13 3:4 40 Lessons continue in the afternoon – we are so lucky to have the Collections as an academic resource. On Friday there is CCF or Arrupe instead.

15:4 45 At afternoon rec we can have tea, cake and sandwiches to keep us going till supper, then head to period 5 at 15:50.

50 Once the last lessons and clinics are over, 17:5 you can choose from the hundred plus activities and sports clubs on offer before supper at 18:15.

19:2 25 After supper it’s time to go back to the playrooms and boarding areas for studies and relaxation with friends.

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School School facilities facilities Every student appreciates the privilege of studying surrounded by culture and heritage and there are few new students who are not deeply impressed and moved by that first journey up the drive towards our iconic Grade I listed home. Of course, Stonyhurst College has more to offer than beautiful buildings.

“Stonyhurst opens your mind to the many different cultures and talents around you. You join a family that extends across the whole world.”

Jude, Student

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When Thomas Weld gifted Stonyhurst to the Jesuits in 1794, our school community was blessed with a permanent spiritual home. The awe-inspiring St Peter’s Church, completed in 1835, is where we meet for collective worship.

Stonyhurst College offers more than the living history of our Grade I listed buildings. Our historical collections, vestments and archives enrich lessons, and inspire teaching and learning and a lifelong love of our heritage.

Every pupil has access to the well-stocked More Library, the historic libraries, alternative study facilities and fabulous resources equipped with computers. There is an extensive range of reading and other material for independent research.

A modern addition and a lively bustling place where our whole school congregates over breakfast, lunch and supper, our refectory provides best in class catering facilities to satisfy the most active teenager mid growth spurt.

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“We belong to a community that has been walking through these same corridors for more than 400 years.

I feel proud to belong here.”

Wiebke, Student

Music, Dance & Drama

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With our own recording studio and peripatetic teachers of 22 musical instruments, a full orchestra, wind band, jazz band, strings and choirs, the standard of music at Stonyhurst is high. We have our own Dance Academy, teaching Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, Zumba, Ballroom and more. Drama is fantastic, with regular whole-school performances such as Guys and Dolls and The Wizard of Oz, in addition to Dance performances and concerts.

The recently refurbished Common Room, with coffee machines, study areas, computers, TVs and relaxation zones, is where everyone in Higher Line, day and boarding, male and female, can mix together. There are sitting rooms in the boarding areas as well, but this is a great place to be, right in the heart of the school.

We encourage all of our students, including those who are not studying arts subjects, to take full advantage of the facilities on offer in our wellequipped art and design studios where we nurture self-expression and creativity in all forms.

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Sports Sports facilities facilities and clubs Our prowess on the sports field must at least in part be attributed to our fabulous sports facilities. We were the first independent school in the country to introduce a heated indoor swimming pool and indoor sports hall (our ambulacrum). Our modernised campus now hosts thriving sports facilities also used by the wider community, including a golf course, Olympic-sized all-weather pitch, new 37 station fitness centre and indoor tennis dome.

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In addition to the traditional team games of rugby, rugby 7s and cricket, Stonyhurst now participates in football, basketball, crosscountry, swimming, athletics and badminton.

These sports, together with many others, are offered at a social level too.

Hockey, netball and rounders are the main team games for girls, with teams regularly reaching regional and national HMC finals. There is a wealth of other sports also available, including girls’ football, cross-country, swimming, athletics and badminton.

There are 13 rugby pitches, three football pitches, a golf course, 11 outdoor tennis courts (also used for netball), an Olympic-sized all-weather pitch (used by our hockey players and footballers) as well as our cricket grounds on our 330 acre campus.

A 25 metre swimming pool, 37 station new fitness centre, free-weights gymnasium, two indoor sports halls, dance academy and state-ofthe-art LTC standard indoor two-court tennis dome make up our indoor sports spaces.

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Next steps Once you have read through this prospectus you will have a good idea of what Higher Line at Stonyhurst has to offer.

We would love to invite you along to have a look around the College, meet key staff members and current students and see our world class facilities and stunning setting for yourself.

You will then get a good feel for what it is like to be a student here at Stonyhurst.

Entrance Criteria for Higher Line The standard entry requirement for A Levels or the IB Diploma in Higher Line is five grade 6s at GCSE. If the subject chosen for A Level or IB study has already been examined at GCSE, students should have achieved at least a grade 6 in that discipline.

The entry requirement for IB Careers Related Programme is five grade 4s at GCSE, including Maths and English.

If you are not currently studying for external examinations, we will consider school reports and references as well as the results of an online test.

The next stage of the entrance procedure is to register by filling out the registration form and returning it to the Admissions office.

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Any Any questions?

Deciding where to study at this stage in your education isn’t easy but we hope after reading through the information in this brochure that you have everything you need to make an informed decision about your future.

If you do have any questions at all, we would love to hear from you. Our friendly Admissions team are available to speak to you on the phone or in person.

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to Stonyhurst Sixth Form.

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• Open Day visit(s) 2. Complete and return registration form 2. Complete and return registration form 3. Pay registration fee 3. Pay£125 the registration UKof£125 Rest of the World £150 (EU) £150fee (rest the world) • Visit(s) and/or taster day(s) • Visit(s) and/or taster day(s) • Send in two recent school reports • Send in two recent school reports • Complete online entrance assessment in Mathematics, •C omplete entrance assessment in Mathematics, English online and Reasoning English and Reasoning • Complete Personal Statement • Send in reference from current headteacher • Complete Personal Statement

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7. Pay acceptance fee 7. Pay acceptance fee 8. Receive joining pack by post and/or online 8. Receive joining pack by post and/or online 9. Complete outstanding essential information requests. Medical information, Visa, etc. (plus optional requests e. g. music 9. Complete tuition, etc.) outstanding essential information requests.

Visa, etc. (plus optional requests 10. Arrange uniform appointment at school shop e.g. music tuition, etc.)

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Arrange uniform appointment at school shop Email: stonyhurst@stevensons.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1254 915909 • Contact school with any questions Email: stonyhurst@stevensons.co.uk • Contact school with any questions 11. Begin studying at Stonyhurst 11. Begin studying at Stonyhurst

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Directions by Road Stonyhurst College is located near the village of Hurst Green.

If you are using satellite navigation you will need to use the postcode BB7 9PX. From the North Leave the M6 at junction 32 onto the A6. Turn right and follow the signs for Broughton. At the crossroads turn right on to the B5269 to Longridge and the B6243 to Hurst Green.

From the South Leave the M6 at junction 31 and initially follow signs to Blackburn and Clitheroe on the A59. Then follow the Clitheroe and Whalley signs until the major roundabout, at which take the turn off for Whalley. At Whalley take the B6246 to Great Mitton and finally, the B6243 to Hurst Green.

From the M62 Leave at junction 18, and follow the M66, A56 and A6068 to Padiham, then turn left onto the A671 for Whalley, then the B6246 to Great Mitton and the B6243 to Hurst Green.

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