Talbot Heath School 6th Brochure 2022_23

SIXTH FORM ADMISSIONS 2022/23

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6th Form at Talbot Heath

I am delighted that you are considering us for the next level of your education.

Sixth Form at Talbot Heath is a place where young people can thrive, explore, plan, dream and ‘ think big.’ Expert staff deliver seminar style lessons in which all can develop confidence and knowledge. The passion of our subject specialists is infectious and ensures that our Sixth Formers develop a genuine love of the areas that they are studying, allowing them to shine when applying for higher education courses or apprenticeships. Pupils have the freedom and support to be themselves and develop their own personalities and ideas. Consequently, our Sixth Formers always impress when heading out into the world. They develop excellent relationships with staff and peers and strong communication skills.

They are able to take the initiative across the school and develop leadership and teamwork skills in a way that they could not in much bigger schools.

Our 6th formers are ready to take on the world and the exciting future that awaits them when they leave TH. They head out as a ‘force for good’ - organised, knowledgeable, determined, principled, compassionate, adaptable and resilient.

We give them the wings to fly.

I could not be more proud of our Sixth Form and the fact that they are dynamic ambassadors for our school in every sphere. Come and join us we cannot wait to have you as part of our 6th form team, blazing a trail.

Angharad Holloway, Head

EPQ PROJECTS What is the Extended Project Qualification?

This qualification is equivalent to half an A level. It is graded, and carries more UCAS points than an AS level.

Unlike with an AS level, you can achieve an A* grade. The course begins in Year 12 and is completed by December of Year 13.

Why choose the Extended Project?

The Extended Project offers you a unique opportunity to develop essential skills for Higher Education and the workplace, in a subject area of your own choice.

It gives you more control over your study than ever before. You have a free choice of project topic. This level of choice and flexibility means you gain valuable research and project management skills along the way.

In 2022 Talbot Heath was ranked as one of the top schools nationally for its EPQ results, with 93% of our students gaining A* or A grades.

The EPQ is highly regarded by Universities Some universities will make you a lower grade offer if you have a good grade in the EPQ. Even if it is not part of the offer, it can be used in your personal statement or interview to demonstrate your interest or aptitude in the subject.

How is the EPQ taught?

This is an independent piece of research. You will meet regularly with a member of staff, who will be your supervisor, to discuss your progress and to guide you and help you develop the necessary skills to complete a successful project.

Southampton University will also be teaching you some of the skills you will need. You will have access to Southampton University’s library and all their research journals.

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An impressive breadth of topics chosen How does Arabic poetry express love?

To what extent will the emerging drone industry impact the UK society by 2030?

“The theory behind a broken heart.” The effect of negative emotions on the cardiovascular and neurological systems of the human body.

To what extent did 19th century society and marital conformities suppress the women in Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights” compared to in “Madame Bovary” by Gustave Flaubert?

To what extent did Jacqueline Kennedy have a transformative impact on the role of First Lady?

To what extent can money alter one’s happiness and life satisfaction?

What was the motivation behind the assassination, murder or ritual killing of Nicholas II and the Romanov family?

Should the accident algorithms for autonomous cars always be programmed to minimise total harm and in doing so what ethical dilemmas does this pose?

What are the social impacts of Israel’s West Bank Barrier and Occupation on Palestinian youth?

How effective has the action of the Australian government in counteracting aboriginal language loss been?

To what extent have Latin and Classical Greek influenced the English language?

What is the extent of the impact of biofuel production and use on the global food crisis?

Was the 1969 Moon Landing one of the greatest achievements of mankind or the greatest deception of all time?

“TH Sixth Form taught me transferable skills along with the formal curriculum, which will greatly benefit me in the future. It is a fantastic community of teachers and friends, a great learning environment and a place of happy memories.”

Hannah

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A SEPARATE IDENTITY AT THE HEART OF THE SCHOOL Sixth Formers at Talbot Heath are encouraged to think independently; lessons are more like the seminars and tutorials that students will experience in Higher Education. The teaching and learning environment is less formal than GCSE, teaching and tutorial groups are smaller and there are opportunities to explore ideas in a more relaxed atmosphere. Students have their own common rooms, break out spaces, study periods and can organise their own time.

Our Sixth Form offers new and existing Talbot Heath pupils the benefit of continuing their education in a dynamic yet familiar, friendly atmosphere, thus facilitating the progression from GCSE to A level.

The Sixth Form is an important time in the life of a young person. It is a time when one is learning to be independent while still requiring the support and guidance of one’s teachers and peers.

At Talbot Heath, our Sixth Formers flourish; they receive individual attention as a result of the small class sizes but are able to enjoy the freedom that Sixth Form brings. They still feel part of the school and an important part of the Talbot Heath community while being a separate and distinct entity.

An exciting future awaits.

Anne Klemz, Head of Sixth Form and Sixth Form Safeguarding Lead

Talbot Heath has a long record of academic excellence. Students gain places at the country’s most prestigious universities as a result of their impressive grades.

We offer excellent teaching in a dynamic and nurturing environment, which includes our newly completed Hub; this has a ‘Uni feel’ with state of the art learning and breakout facilities, including a Sixth Form Cafe. We want each of our students to be the best that they can be and support them every step of the way throughout their studies, whilst actively encouraging them to ‘have a voice ‘and to show initiative.

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“Talbot Heath has completely changed my life. This school has encouraged me to be bold, open up and follow my passions and discover new ones. At TH my passion for learning has flourished. It has made me feel safe, confident and valued” Emily

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Our fantastic staff are the reason pupils choose 6th Form at TH. Their expert subject knowledge, combined with their unwavering support and encouragement, ensure that pupils excel in their A level studies, thereby achieving the grades needed to put them onto their exciting future pathways.

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Maths

Maths

OWEN THOMAS

CHARLOTTE COWGILL

Head of Mathematics - Joined 2020

A Level Maths Teacher - Joined 2018

What you love about your 6th form subject

What you love about your 6th form subject

Taking Mathematics beyond GCSE opens up opportunities to see how it can be used to model and explain the world around us, to make predictions and also to encounter more abstract theories that introduce wider fields of the subject. It is a practical subject in its own right. It is also a facilitating course for many other subjects and yet Maths is also theoretical and complex, with numerous applications and challenges beyond most people’s understanding. It’s fascinating!

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

TH Sixth Form students engage with their learning and they enjoy wrestling with the challenges posed by their A level courses. We regularly laugh and joke in our lesson time as we discuss new concepts.

Our girls are interested and inquisitive learners who are not afraid to work hard in order to achieve the highest grades. They are ready for a challenge and develop a mature approach to their studies.

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

I used to work for a French engineering company based in Gloucestershire, working on the landing gear for large civil and military aircraft. As a mechanical engineer, I have experienced the practical applications of my subject area in the real world. Watching the first flight of the Airbus A380, having worked on the nose landing gear, at the Paris air show was a particular highlight. I enjoy using real world examples to explain the value of mathematical concepts to my students.

Having worked as a teacher of Mathematics since 2010, I have held a range of responsibilities including leading key stages and as a deputy subject leader, before joining TH as the Head of Faculty. I have taught the full range of ages and abilities in secondary and at A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics. I consider my specialism within A level to be in the mechanics topics, although I teach pure and statistics also.

Fun Fact

While doing landing gear tests for bird strike collisions, I used to use frozen ducks, fired in a catapult!

You delve deeper into the world of Maths and see the joy when students can see how each new concept fits together

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

The love the students develop for Maths as the course progresses

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

I have many years of experience, as well as a love for the subject. and an appreciation of what a wonderful school TH is.

Fun Fact

I love watching live bands.

Mathematics Teacher - Joined 2016

SCIENCE

Maths

JULIE HARRIS What you love about your 6th form subject

I love the way that Mathematics is a world of inter-connected ideas, some of which have tangible applications which can be see around us every day and some of which only exist in an abstract way, but which have their own beauty because of that.

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

I am most passionate about being able to support students to learn throughout their A Level Maths or Further Maths course. The small classes in 6th form mean that I can really get to know my students and teach at a depth and pace that fits with them. It also means that I have the privilege of sharing in their successes and difficulties and when they leave I have the satisfaction of feeling that I have made a difference.

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

I have been teaching Maths to groups from U3 to U6 at Talbot Heath since I joined, but before that I had extensive experience with post-16 Maths; I have taught Functional Skills qualifications, Core Maths, Maths modules in level 3 BTEC Science courses and even a Norwegian Maths qualification (akin to an AS Level) for exchange students. I also worked in IT doing programming and business analysis prior to retraining as a teacher. Doing a PGCE as a mature student with a young family has also shaped the way I can relate to the importance of careers planning and the expectation of lifelong learning for school leavers.

Fun Fact

ANNABEL JENNER Head of Chemistry - Joined 2015 What you love about your 6th form subject

Chemistry can help us to try to solve some of the big global challenges: minimising climate change, providing clean water and creating new medicines. Understanding the action of molecules in living organisms can also help us to understand many aspects our own biology and psychology: why we feel emotions, how our genes are expressed, and most importantly - why coffee wakes us up in the morning.

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

I love all things biochemical, so teaching organic Chemistry at A Level is my favourite thing. In the summer term, the Lower Sixth undertake a project where they synthesise and purify their own aspirin in the lab; it is always a joy to see pupils’ sense of achievement when they achieve a pure product!

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

I have a degree in Natural Sciences and have been teaching A Level Chemistry since 2007. Prior to that I was a research and development scientist for a biotechnology company specialising in genomics and proteomics, so I have also experienced how science works in the real world!

Fun Fact

I was the first person in the world to discover something very specific and quite complicated about fruit flies.

I can tap dance and I love all kinds of dancing.

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Science/Chemistry Teacher - Joined 2020

SCIENCE

SCIENCE

ANNABEL FEARNLEY What you love about your 6th form subject

Chemistry explains why things are as they are. It is the bedrock of science and enables students to pursue a multitude of degree courses.

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

Although Chemistry is a rigorous subject, I love that ‘eureka’ moment when a student understands, makes links and then fully applies that knowledge.

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

Having taught for over 25 years, in different types of school, I know exam style questions inside out and can really help students prepare effectively. I can make some very difficult concepts easier through having many ways of explaining an idea to a student who is struggling, and I love challenging the very brightest with questions beyond the course.

Fun Fact

I hold a British record in indoor rowing for 10km!

MARTIN GIBSON Biology also Assistant Head (Curriculum and Progress) - Joined 2000 What you love about your 6th form subject

Someone once said “To understand Biology is, ultimately, to understand ourselves”. What could be better than that? - to understand how cells work, how organisms function and to understand our place in the wider world.

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

A level Biology builds considerably on the GCSE course. It adds detail and complexity - thereby giving a more holistic picture of the subject.I am most pasionate about the interconnecting links between all the different aspects of this wonderful subject.

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

I have been teaching a long time - so bring considerable experience. I do try, though, to move with the times and use modern relevant examples.

I think, in my lessons, that I try and relate the biological concept to something in real life through analogies to help understanding.

Fun Fact

Biology is full of weird fun facts - one of my favourites is that Dalmatians are the only breed of dog that can develop gout. Knowing this fact did help me once win a pub quiz.

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Assistant Head (Academic Management) - Joined 2000 What you love about your 6th form subject

I was always intrigued as to how things work and Physics is the study of the intricate workings of the universe. Physics students learn about the smallest known phenomena including fundamental particles such as quarks, through to the largest such as the universe. We even get discussions going on theorised entities beyond such extremes including Superstring Theory and the Multiverse Theory.

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

Physics is a good all-rounder of a subject: it enables students to develop their mathematical, analytical, practical and written skills. There is also an elegant truth in the mathematics behind the physical laws.

SCIENCE

SCIENCE

IAN CRADICK

DR JOLLY Head of Psychology - Joined 2016 What you love about your 6th form subject

I love everything about my subject - especially statistics, neuroscience and forensic psychology.

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

I am most passionate about the enthusiasm, insightful questions and humour demonstrated by my students.

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

I have considerable research experience.

Fun Fact

A family of five hedgehogs are living under the honeysuckle in my garden.

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

Having worked as a physics graduate in industry as well as teaching GCSE and A level Physics for many years enables me to draw on a broad range of experience which can be used in the delivery of the lessons.

Fun Fact

At university I did two solo parachute jumps. The first jump resulted me landing far from the drop zone and just one metre from a spiked fence.

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Head of Computing - Joined 2017 What you love about your 6th form subject

The world of technology is a fast moving, ever changing field, and A Level Computer Science allows girls to explore new technologies while applying their theoretical knowledge.

There is always something new and innovative to learn about.

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

I am most passionate about facilitating an independent approach to problem solving that allows girls to identify and develop their own solutions to real world problems. I love watching their confidence grow as they refine their skills.

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

I have experience/expertise in programming, using robotics to make programming theory more practical, and also keeping up with the latest technological trends - staying relevant helps in this subject! Also I have experience in a variety of educational tools and technology to support learning, not just in Computer Science but to across the curriculum.

THE ART

SCIENCE

AMY EELS

NICOLA CORLETT Director of Music - Joined 2021 What you love about your 6th form subject

I really love musical enrichment! We were delighted last year to attract a large number of 6th formers to our ensembles, including many who were not following the A level course. Our music ensembles are fully inclusive and offer so much in terms of social, creative and performance opportunities. It is wonderful to have musicians at the top end of our school acting as role models and supporting and inspiring our younger musicians!

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

I am really passionate about teaching the Music Composition unit at A level. It is often an area where even talented performers can find a good degree of challenge, which gives me lots of skills to develop. It is great to see the vast progress pupils tend to make in this area of the course!

Exploring the great range of creative possibilities keeps the lessons really engaging and exciting! I always walk out with a smile on my face :)

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

I have the absolute privilege of leading a team of highly skilled, talented and experienced musicians who are all extremely passionate about music!

We have a team of 12 dedicated staff and each have our own strengths, specialisms and areas of expertise. So whatever your musical style or instrument, one of us will be sure to have expert advice ready to go!

Fun Fact

If I had to eat the same meal everyday for the rest of my life it would without a doubt be a roast dinner- loads of veggies, crispy potatoes, all the trimmings and lashings of gravy!

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Art/Photography Teacher and Sixth Form Tutor Joined 2015 What you love about your 6th form subject

I love the individuality of the project work and seeing the personalities and independence of the students grow., as they explore a wide variety of media, processes and ideas.

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

I love watching and helping the students develop to become strong, independent and successful individuals.

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

1 have 11 years of experience as a Sixth Form tutor, and expertise in the Arts, Art History and Photography. I have a BA(hons) in Fine Art and I have conducted specific research in the delivery of my subject within my MA research.

LANGUAGES

THE ART

MISS WEBB

ANNE KLEMZ Head of MFL and Head of Sixth Form - Joined 2012 What you love about your 6th form subject

I love to share the culture and the complexity of the language at this level. I love the curiosity sixth formers have about the language

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

I am passionate about helping my pupils achieve their best.

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

I am a French native and bring authenticity to the subject.

Fun Fact

I am known for bursting into song when a word reminds me of a well known lyric!😀

Fun Fact

I was abandoned on a sand island in the Great Barrier Reef.

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Head of Classics/EPQ Co-ordinator/Sixth Form Academic Mentor - Joined 2017 What you love about your 6th form subject

I love exploring the links between the Latin language and modern languages. I am always amazed by how many English, French and Spanish words are derived from Latin as well as by how many Latin words are still in use today, including abbreviations and chemical symbols.

LANGUAGES

LANGUAGES

ANNA KARANJA

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

I am passionate about bringing Classical subjects to life, for example by taking students to visit the Roman Baths, watch a Greek play or travel over the Colosseum in a VR hot air balloon.

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

I have over 20 years’ experience of Sixth Form teaching and leadership. I teach Latin, Classical Civilisation and French A level, as well as supporting students with their EPQ.

Fun Fact

I once jumped out of a plane over the Namibian Desert.

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ICIAR FRADE Head of Spanish - Joined 2017 What you love about your 6th form subject

I have the opportunity to teach the culture, customs, history and current affairs of my country. In essence, what makes us who we are.

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

“La Casa de Bernarda Alba”. This famous play by Federico Garcia Lorca never gets old! A domineering mother; giving it all up for your first love; economic interests; worrying about what others think of you; forbidden love…are themes still relevant today.

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

Having worked as a computer programmer “in my other life”, I am a confident IT user and I regularly use it in my teaching.

Fun Fact

I was the Basque Country Taekwondo Champion for my weight in 1983.

French and Spanish teacher - Joined 2015 What you love about your 6th form subject

I love to be able to share my passion for the French language with linguists who share the same high level of interest.

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

It is so rewarding to see the progress they make,especially regarding speaking skills and the confidence they show in speaking and writing the language.

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

Being a native speaker I bring a high level of expertise to the department.

Fun Fact

I did a free fall skydive above the Whitsunday islands in Australia.

LANGUAGES

LANGUAGES

LYDIE HAZELTON

LAETITIA SHOPLAND MFL Teacher of French - Joined 2018 What you love about your 6th form subject

I love the fact that the students develop their language skills but also become more knowledgeable about current affairs and culture in France. -needless to say it leads to interesting discussions.

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

I love to witness the progress the students make in the course of the 2 years. What they achieve is stupendous but also incredibly rewarding for teachers.

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

I bring my French outlook on life.

Fun Fact

I used to be a gymnast

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HUMANITIES

HUMANITIES

SARAH BAKER

SOPHIE MANLEY

6th Form Tutor, History teacher, Head of Humanities - Joined 2006 What you love about your 6th form subject

The depth of study and the analysis of patterns of political control.

RP and PSHE teacher - Joined 2018 What you love about your 6th form subject

It gives students the opportunity to debate and discuss the big questions in life. It challenges students to think for themselves while studying philosophical and ethical issues.

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

I love the academic discussion and debate.

Getting students to engage and enjoy A Level RS, while challenging them to achieve their full potential.

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

I run a Critical Thinking club to support students who wish to apply for highly competitive university places.

I teach religious languages and the development of ethical thought.

Fun Fact

I once sat just across from Margaret Thatcher on a flight from Tokyo to London when I worked in investment banking. She asked me to hurry up in the bathroom!

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Head of Geography - Joined 2010 What you love about your 6th form subject

We explore vital concepts and issues facing our planet such as climate change, human rights and geopolitics. We consider the causes, impacts and solutions from a sustainable perspective

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

HUMANITIES

HUMANITIES

LIZ ATKINS

I love discussion and exploring recent news events, as well as our amazing fieldwork trips…which seem to always involve food!

LAURA MILWARD Geography - Teacher of Geography / Academic and Pastoral Mentor - Joined 2016 What you love about your 6th form subject

I love learning about anything and everything about the world around us. Geography gives us a deeper insight into people, places and spaces.

It helps us recognise and appreciate the differences of cultures; landscapes; politics and economies that exist around the world and gives us the tools to explore the links between all of them.

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

As a graduate from Durham University I bring enthusiasm and love for the subject, I care that our students achieve their very best academically but also have a life long love for Geography and global issues.

I am a passionate advocate of multi-disciplinary and holistic learning and I am a keen advocate of fieldwork! Enriching students’ experience with trips and visits is central to learning and I love promoting debate and critical thinking in the classroom. Our whole department loves to interact with and get to know our students and we are passionate about developing their strengths, building upon exam skills and helping confidence flourish.

Fun Fact

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

I used to live in Japan and Estonia and can speak some Japanese.

I am very approachable, and love bringing out the best in every student: helping them to really believe in themselves. I have been teaching for 17 years and bring a wealth of pastoral experience having been an Assistant SENCO and Head Of Year in a previous school. I have also been on a huge array of foreign trips and Geography fieldwork trips in this time.

Fun Fact

I was the Women’s Rowing Captain at my university’s boat club and I was at the Wimbledon Men’s Final in 2001.

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KAREN MCDONALD

Head of Economics and Business - Joined 2013 What you love about your 6th form subject I love the fact that my course involves real life topics.

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

I get most satisfaction from seeing pupils being able to understand how Economics topics studied in the classroom relate to real world events.

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

I have considerable experience in exam technique.

Fun Fact

ENGLISH & DRAM

HUMANITIES

KIRSTIE HORGAN

Batman, Christian Bale, had supper at my house.

Head of English and Drama Faculty, Well-being Lead - Joined 2007 What you love about your 6th form subject

Theatre Studies provides the opportunity to immerse yourself in deeper study of a creative and imaginative subject. The journey that students make from the beginning of the L6 to the end of U6 is incredible, both in terms of their innovation and theatrical skill. I feel privileged to witness this development and instil a lifelong love of the theatre.

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

Devising is my real love and I enjoy introducing A Level students to a variety of innovative and exciting practitioners to inform their work.

I love taking students to the theatre to see different styles and genres of work which in turns feeds their devising work to produce amazing pieces.

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

I have worked at Talbot Heath for 15 years and when I started I only taught A Level. As time has passed, I have developed my role to be both Head of Drama and Head of Faculty. I studied at Dartington College of Arts and completed my PGCE at Reading University.

Fun Fact

I performed at Glastonbury Festival in 1994 in a promenade theatre piece. I also love Koalas!

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Drama Teacher - Joined 2022 What you love about your 6th form subject

I love that students are passionate about Drama and Theatre and I enjoy teaching them about multiple different styles of theatre through workshops and academic study. A-level Students usually arrive to Drama lessons with energy that you then have to match which keeps you on your toes.

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

The curriculum is flexible, meaning each year we get to choose different plays that students perform and practitioners that they study based on them as a cohort; so it’s really lovely to spend time getting to know their strengths and choosing characters to match their skill set. By the time students enter the Sixth form they have enough life experience to make devised theatre creative and interesting and approach texts with a maturity that means you can stretch and challenge within your teaching.

ENGLISH & DRAM

ENGLISH & DRAM

VERITY COSGROVE

DONALD SINCLAIR-SMITH Head of English - Joined 2019 What you love about your 6th form subject

Literature touches every aspect of the human condition. As such, the discussions that we have in the classroom are hugely wide-ranging and I love being a part of them.

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

I am most passionate about helping pupils to feed their intellectual curiosity and develop habits of thinking that will empower them for the rest of their lives.

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

I have subject expertise across a wide range of literary topics and experience of working with pupils from a range of backgrounds and cultures.

Fun Fact

I have taught in three different time zones (not at the same time).

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

I have been part of two young writers’ programmes with the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and The Guardian. I have also been Head of Sixth form Drama at my previous school.

Fun Fact

Harry Styles gave me a chicken nugget from McDonalds.

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SPORT

ENGLISH & DRAM

CLAIRE BOYINGTON

HEIDI HAWES

English teacher - Joined 1999

Teacher of PE, leading A level PE - Joined 2019

What you love about your 6th form subject

What you love about your 6th form subject

I love teaching about such a diverse range of writers and genres

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

I enjoy inspiring a new generation of learners and discussing great literature

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

I bring many years of experience with me, dating from last century in fact!

Fun Fact

I have a Mr Darcy Christmas decoration for my tree.

The variety within the content of the course; anatomy and physiology, skill acquisition, history of sport, exercise physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology, sports technology. This allows so many pathways afterwards with regards to university courses and jobs.

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

My passion for A Level PE teaching shines through every lesson, i ensure that my students feel happy and confident leaving every lesson, I constantly use past exam questions within my teaching so that students feel happy going into any exam situations.

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

I have taught A level throughout my career and feel I know every element of the course, I have a 100% success pass rate. My favourite topics to teach are anatomy and physiology and sports psychology.

Fun Fact

I love baking! My A level class love sampling my cakes and brownies!

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SPORT

Enrichment at TH is designed to go beyond the realms of the examined curriculum and stimulate students’ interests, in both an academic and practical sense.

ENRICHMENT SESSIONS Interdisciplinary enrichment sessions on geopolitics, artificial intelligence and scientific literacy.

LOUISE LINDON Head of Sport - Joined 2018 What you love about your 6th form subject

I love the discussions we have in A level PE, as well as the relationship you build with students. I love the theory,-it is so interesting!

Sixth Form PE is great fun!

What are you most passionate about, when it comes to teaching?

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Yoga Self defence Cooking Finance Careers

CLUBS & COMMITTEES • Rwanda Charity Committee • Godfrey’s Kitchen (Charity) • Social Committee • Forest School • 6th Form Cafe Team

What particular experience / expertise do you bring?

OPPORTUNITIES • ‘The Bridge’ Sixth Form Volunteering Programme within our Junior School • 6th Form Drama Production

Fun Fact

TRIPS • Yearly 6th Form overseas interdisciplinary trip, 2023 Paris • Ski trip

Inspiring the next generation, giving them knowledge, experience, experiences and memories that will last a lifetime I have represented GB internationally in two sports, and have a Masters degree (every day is a school day, you never stop learning).

I used to train with Jess Ennis Hill at national squad sessions (we used to share an ice bath)

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YOUR EDUCATION, YOUR WAY

AT YOUR SERVICE

POWERED BY STEAM Our new Steam Hub offers our Sixth Formers a whole new dimension to their learning experience at Talbot Heath. The high-tech auditoriums with interactive areas allow them to explore subjects in a way that will reflect the latest methods in industry and research facilities.

The flexible learning spaces comprising of art, design, textiles, photography, graphics and drama studios, provide pupils with facilities that can be used to support their studies or for a wide variety of enrichment opportunities. The café and breakout areas offer them spaces to socialise more in line with university facilities. There is also an indoor pool to relax, unwind and have fun!

We are now offering curriculum sessions, outside of the formal timetable, on a wide range of subjects such as Engineering, Architecture, Design-Thinking, Robotics, App Design, CGI, Electronics and Material Sciences. These sessions are delivered by experts from BU, AUB and Southampton, as well as industry experts.

Our Sixth Formers have the opportunity to establish placements at a broad range of local businesses working in the STEAM fields.

Our ‘Vision’ patrons, consisting of leading women across all academic disciplines, offer our Sixth Formers lectures, guidance and insight into their careers.

Talbot Heath offers its Sixth Formers a ground-breaking education that is future-focused and prepares them with a skill set fit for the 21st century.

TALBOT HEATH SCHOOL | 6TH FORM

“A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT REFLECTS UNIVERSITIES & HIGH TECH COMPANIES”

2022 DESTINATION OF LEAVERS Royal Holloway - English and Maths AECC Bournemouth - Chiropractic Bath - Health and Exercise Science Loughborough - Natural Sciences Exeter - English and Drama Bath - Politics and International Relations USA - Tennis Scholarship Royal Holloway - Music and Philosophy Cardiff - Environmental Geography Sussex - Law Surrey - Psychology

Warwick - Medical Science University of Art, London - Fine Art AUB - Art Foundation Bournemouth University - Social Work Anglia Ruskin - Nursing Kings College London - Physiotherapy Winchester - Physiotherapy Liverpool - Architecture UCL - Urban Planning Loughborough - Sport and Exercise Psychology Warwick - Biochemistry

Plymouth - Ocean Science Bath Spa - Cyber Security Brighton and Sussex Medical - Medicine Bath - Criminology Surrey - Psychology Bath Spa - Forensic Psychology Imperial College London - Biochemistry Surrey - Veterinary Science Exeter - Psychology Bristol - Economics

Talbot Heath Independent School for Girls aged 3-18

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