Hazeley Academy Sixth Form Prospectus

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WELCOME Welcome to Hazeley Sixth Form, if you decide Hazeley is the place for you, you will embark on a two year progressive journey which builds your Character, Confidence and Creativity and supports you making the transition from Key Stage 4 through Key Stage 5 and being thoroughly prepared for choosing your successful pathway after Sixth Form, whether that is going to university, taking up an apprenticeship or entering full time employment.

Many of you are completing the final two years of a seven year Hazeley journey, however many of you will come to us from neighbouring schools and towns and will very quickly be integrated into the academy community and Sixth Form life.

STEM+ Hazeley has a strong tradition and an exciting future in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects, particularly Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Expert teaching and leadership has led to outcomes which place many of these subjects in the top 10-15% in the country in terms of progress. Students consistently go on to the top universities, including Cambridge and Bath to follow on their studies to degree level and beyond.

2018 will see the launch of our STEM+ programme in which we will take the student experiences to the next level.

• You will benefit from an industrial link, who provide guidance, advice and support.

• Access will be given to termly events ran by employers and top STEM universities • Encouragement and support will be given to enter the highest profile national competitions.

• Work placements will be facilitated to allow you to see your learning applied to real life situations • Close links with Milton Keynes University and the MK2050 project Our aim is simple; Hazeley will be the very best place to study these subjects.

Both staff and students are very proud of our Sixth Form. For those of you who attend our Sixth Form open evening, you will see the pride and the passion of our students for yourself. They will be on hand to guide you round the different subject areas and talk to you about their experiences.

The following prospectus will also give you a further insight into life in the Sixth Form from a student point of view.

Mrs B Mayles Assistant Principal – Post 16

SIXTH FORM PROSPECTUS The Principal is determined to ensure all students make the best possible progress in all aspects of their development so they can succeed in their future lives.

WHAT MAKES

HAZELEY SPECIAL Ofsted 2015

WHAT MAKES HAZELEY SPECIAL? You will experience a dynamic learning environment which will allow you to achieve your potential and beyond, both in your chosen subjects but also through numerous opportunities available to develop your life skills and the qualities needed for life after the Hazeley Academy.

Our unique structured support both from the subject and form tutors ensures you have the tools and resilience to stay on track throughout your studies.

After 6 years at Hazeley I’ve built relationships with peers and staff, which has helped my self-confidence and development. The Academy has given me countless opportunities, I have taken part in Young Enterprise, I have been a Senior Student and am currently a Principal Student, all of which have made me the person I am today.

Jody Watkins

Hazeley Academy has given me many opportunities to develop including visiting Oakhill Secure Training centre to help individuals in English and Maths. These and many more opportunities have allowed me to progress and fully prepared me for life at university where I hope to study Psychology.

Keshia Osei

Having been at the Academy for six years, I am aware of how well they nurture and develop life skills and how much they care. Not only this, but they always try to do the best for the students, especially in Sixth Form.

The Sixth Form team are lovely and always on hand to help out and give you time.

Freya Price

I was an external student that chose to come to Hazeley as I wanted to be part of one of the top Sixth Forms in Milton Keynes.

Hazeley has helped me develop and become confident. I have been involved in a mentoring scheme helping Year 7’s in English and maths and found this not only rewarding but it added depth to my university application.

Chloe Wilson

Nithuran Pathmanathan

Whilst the jump to KS4 from KS5 was huge, the help and support I had received from multiple members of staff and members from Year 13 helped me greatly in building my confidence in order to gain more understanding in my lessons. As 6th form progresses, I only seem to gain more experiences that will ultimately help me transition to University; I am excited to spend another year here, knowing that I will only continue to grow and improve.

Rebecca Higgs

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I have been part of Hazeley Academy for 6 years and have enjoyed every single moment without regret. The academy continues to provide excellent teaching and believes in its values; Character, Confidence and Creativity. My personal confidence has increased dramatically at Hazeley. Through Young Enterprise, I get the chance to experience running a business that I have created from scratch. This has involved presentations and speeches to the business community.

SETTLING IN The transition into Sixth Form can be daunting however if you are new to Hazeley or continuing from Year 11 the team will work hard to ensure you quickly feel settled and part of both the Sixth Form and whole Hazeley community.

The designated study spaces ensure you have the support and guidance to adapt to independent study and allow you to work with your fellow students to quickly make progress in achieving your goals.

I can honestly say that Hazeley was my main choice of Sixth Forms for one reason; it felt right. Walking through the doors into the Sixth Form area on induction day and the first day of year 12 confirmed I had made the right choice. People will tell you that the transition from Year 11 into Year 12 is HUGE, yet Hazeley managed to take all my worries away.

Courtney Wedley

We may only be a few weeks into the new school year but I can truly say that year 12 is off to a great start! Staying on at Hazeley for my A-Levels was always my plan from day one.

Hazeley has an amazing set of teachers that will help you with anything. There is a positive and supportive atmosphere between the students at the school which is one that you will only understand once you have experienced it yourself. Being at Hazeley for the past five years has helped me to grow in confidence and become my own person. I know that with the help of all the incredible teachers at this school I will be able to achieve amazing things over the next two years and in the rest of my life.

Erin Moran

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Joining Hazeley Sixth Form has brought out the best in me.

Being an external student and joining mid-September my peers and teachers have been encouraging and supportive, which helped me immensely in feeling part of the Hazeley family. The academy continue to ensure that students gain interpersonal skills of character, confidence and creativity.

I look forward to spending another year here, learning and achieving my aspirations.

Rachel Osei

All Sixth Form students are encouraged to contribute to the wider community.

Ofsted 2015

STUDENT LEADERSHIP Leadership is very important at the Hazeley Academy Sixth Form. You will have many opportunities to develop your Character, Confidence and Creativity, and further developing and progressing the Sixth Form and Academy through Principal Students, Senior Students and Student Council roles, as well as mentoring younger students.

Being a senior student at Hazeley has enabled me to work with the academy to help improve the Sixth Form for both my current year and future cohorts. Furthermore, my role as a senior student has provided me with great responsibilities, as well as helping to improve my communication skills and the ability to work within a team which is important for my future career.

Crystal May

Hazeley welcomes anyone and everyone that comes through the doors and integrates them into the single, massive family that is our school. I have the privilege to be the Principal boy for the 2017-18 academic year and this has allowed me to understand what it is to be a leader, motivator and organiser, and it is these skills that will help me to go on into a Business Management degree at University.

Daniel Richardson

SIXTH FORM PROSPECTUS Students report that they value their teaching and it makes them think deeply and work hard.

Ofsted 2015

DESTINATIONS You are encouraged to have high aspirations and to develop skills to enable them to leave the academy fully equipped to be successful.

The guidance and support you will receive in making crucial decisions is second to none and ensures your chosen destination is successful, whether this is University, further education, an apprenticeship scheme or the world of work.

For me there was no other choice. The Hazeley Academy Sixth Form has given me more opportunities that I could have hoped for. The high standards the school encouraged for my GCSEs were retained and I have felt pushed to be the best I can be.

Post-18 I am hoping to study History at the University of Cambridge.

Ewan Bowler

Hazeley has not only allowed me to be extremely successful at achieving the best possible A-Level grades, but also to do so in an enjoyable manner. The positive and sociable environment between both students and teachers helped greatly with reducing stress and ensured that any concerns I, or anyone else, had were solved. The Sixth Form team were extremely helpful when preparing for my application and interview for Cambridge, providing advice on staying composed during the interview, and even bringing in an external interviewer for a practice run. My subject teachers were also fantastic at ensuring they pushed me to reach my goals, and guaranteed extra help was always available if needed. Due to the never-ending supply of support the school offered me, it allowed me to achieve 4 A*s + an A* in EPQ at A-Level, along with an offer from Cambridge University to study Engineering.

Sachin Patel

During my time at Hazeley I studied Maths, Chemistry, Biology and EPQ at Hazeley achieving A*AAA. I was also given the privilege of being Deputy Principal Student during Year 13. Going to Sixth Form at Hazeley has given me the perfect base to go and study Chemistry at the University of Nottingham as I have not only developed myself academically but have also been given the chance to be able to build my characters a person.

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