Welcome toBullers Wood Meet the Tutors Evening

Sixth Form 2011-13

Introducing The Teaching Staff Team

Ms Bellis

Director of Sixth Form

Mrs Mitchell

Deputy Director of Sixth Form Yr 12

Mr Weeks

Deputy Director of Sixth Form Yr 13

The Administration Team

Mr Coxhead Mrs Grindley

All admin matters; attendance, change of subjects, medical or SEN, monitoring and supervision, 16-19 Bursary, oyster cards, references, NUS cards, UCAS and Admissions.

Mrs Lovell Examinations Officer

YEAR 13 2011 Results A Level Results 2011

Best Ever A Level Results!!!

66.37% A*-B grades 7 students gained all

A* grades 44 students gained at

least one or more A * grade.

Vast majority of students

achieved their choice of

university!

Changing or Dropping Subjects

See Ms Bellis

Seek permission from Head of Department

Complete form which is in sixth form office. This must be approved by Head of Department, Parent and Ms Bellis

Avoid changes after October half term holiday

Applying for the 16 to 19 bursary

Schools, colleges and training providers have funds to help you if you’re studying or starting a full-time course from September 2011 and think you might struggle with the costs for your studies. For advice and to see if you are eligible please go to the following link

www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/14To19/MoneyToLearn/16to19bursary

The Sixth Form The start of non compulsory education

Freedom to study independently

Opportunities to contribute to the wider

school community

Aspire to Higher/Further Education or career “The sixth form is led exceptionally well; a relentless focus on improvement ensures that all students have every opportunity to

achieve their best outcomes.” Ofsted 2011

Code Of Conduct Courtesy Mutual respect Punctuality Dress Code Identity Badges Meeting Deadlines Achieving your best Use of mobile phones & MP3s

Notices and Communication

Letters home Group Call Sixth Form website Sixth Form Assembly Registration Sixth Form notice board Tutor notices SixthForm@bullerswood.bromley.sch.uk

We will endeavour to respond to enquires within 24 hrs.

Assemblies and Tutor time Compulsory for all sixth form students Registration with the Tutor each day at 8.20

(Marked late from 8:30am) Tutor time on Friday period 1 Year 12 Assembly: Monday in the Hall Whole School Assembly every Wednesday in

the Hall

SEN

Inform Mrs Grindley if your daughter/son has any special educational needs such as;

Dyslexia ADHD Dyspraxia You must provide documentation for any support

you may need e.g. additional time for exams. This will be passed onto the SEN Dept.“The proactive work of the pastoral team is very effective in ensuring

vulnerable students are well provided for.” Ofsted 2011

SIXTH FORM DRESS CODE

  Sixth Form students should take a pride in their school and themselves, and should therefore look smart and presentable at all times. As a general guide you should dress as though you were going to work in a formal environment.

You may need to bring in an appropriate change of clothes for certain subjects, e.g. P.E & Wednesday pm sports, Drama, Art.

 Girls choose from:

 Dress – must not be mini-length Tailored jackets, smart cardigans or

jumpers may be worn Trousers or skirt. Trousers should

be full length, skirts must not be mini-length

Smart top or shirt which covers shoulders and midriff

Shoes – conventional, work orientated and comfortable

Shoulders must be covered

  Boys choose from:

Tailored trousers – trousers should be full length

Tailored jackets, smart cardigans or jumpers may be worn

Conventional, collared shirt – must be tucked in

Students have the option to wear ties

Shoes – conventional, work orientated and comfortable

The following are NOT allowed:

Headgear (except for religious or medical reasons)

Denim, cargo pants, army fatigues, shorts or cut-offs

'Hoodies’, T-shirts or polo shirts, strappy tops or vests, or tops that expose bare midriff, cleavage or chest

The following are NOT allowed: Trainers, sportswear /

leisurewear, including velour and cotton jersey, logos or slogans

Extremes of style, for example, short mini skirts, extreme hair colouring or hairstyles

Visible facial or body piercings or tattoos

If you attend

school dressed in what is judged to be an inappropriate manner, you will be referred to a member of the Sixth Form Team and may be sent home to change, or placed in isolation, thus wasting valuable lesson time.

Judged not to be appropriate

Judged not to be appropriate

HomeworkThe nature of homework changes significantly in the Sixth Form and students are expected to be more independent in allocating time to study. There will not be a published timetable.

However a good general guideline is that you should allocate FIVE HOURS per week outside lessons to each subject.

Monitoring Progress

Students will be given a target grade for their subject.

In November, teaching staff will input a current grade based on progress so far.

If students are significantly below their target grade, some of their study periods will be allocated to D4 (silent study room) and their progress carefully monitored.

Preparing for life after Bullers Wood...

Support with; university applications (UCAS) CV writing Gap year options & organisations

“All students benefit from the school's outstanding procedures for care, guidance and support... excellent support and guidance is given to students to help them move on to the next stage of their lives, be it university, employment or training.”

Ofsted 2011

Oxbridge and Medicine

Admissions

What are Cambridge and Oxford after?

Cambridge: “Students need to be excited by intellectual complexity and uncertainty”

Oxford: “your subject becomes your hobby”

Suitability for tutorial system: Ability in and passion for their subject Enquiring / questioning mindset Analytical / logical thinking style Proven track record at GCSE Self motivated & reads outside the classroom

Selection process for Oxbridge and Medicine

1. GCSE results2. AS levels

The Cambridge supplementary questionnaire (UMS scores)

3. A2 predictions4. Plus interviews / aptitude tests / written work

etc

Students must demonstrate academic potential AND an interest in their subject

Bullers Wood Oxbridge / Medicinesupport programme

Year 12Nov: - Identification of potential

Feb: - Increase awareness (alumnus talk, Emirates), - Summer schools promotion

March: - Further Education and Careers evening

April: - Oxbridge evening at St Olaves school

July: - Pathways to Success Conference (Cambridge)- “Discussion workshop”- UCAS personal statement workshop,

- Departments and college open days,- Discuss summer preparation

Bullers Wood Oxbridge / Medicine support programme

Year 13Sep: - UCAS personal statement assistance

- Subject specific preparation

Oct: - UCAS form completed by the October 15th- General interview preparation- Mock interviews at Bullers Wood- Mock interviews with Imperial College Tutor- Mock interviews with subject specialists

Nov / - Interview / Aptitude test preparation and completion

Dec

Friends of Bullers Wood

Chairman – Laura James Ross Vice Chair – Carrie Goodwin Treasurer – Barry Tuckwood Secretary – Jill Palmer

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Donations

Covenant £10 a month One off donation Gift Aid Forms available this evening or on the

website

BULLERS WOOD SCHOOL “ONE HUNDRED” CLUB

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BULLERS WOOD SCHOOL “ONE HUNDRED” CLUB

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12A – Mrs McGrane in B1612B – Mrs Gudge in B1012C – Mrs Seall in B1112D – Mr Plumb in B2012E – Mr Kennedy in L1912F – Mrs Williams in L1612G – Mr Wrate in L2012H – Ms Brown in L812I – Ms Provost in L612J – Mr Critchley in L9