7/29/2019 Sixth Form Handout

1/2

Special thanks to our speakers this evening:

Ama nda Hal l F rom Brunel Uni versit y

Ken Wu (Academic officer from Imperial College)

Jac Cooper (Alumni and Careers from Imperial College)

And our Ex Yea r 11 s tud ents:

Sixth Form Dates 2013

Please make a note of the following dates and events which relate to our

sixth form.

March 20th Year 10 students careers day

April 15th Borough launch date (the borough post 16

prospectus will be available)

April 17/18/19th Year 10 Academic Reviews

June 18th 6th form taster lessons

July Christ's sixth form open evening (date TBC)

July Sixth form applications open (date TBC)

SIXTH FORM

6th March 2013

7pm

Parent Information andConsultation Evening

http://christs.richmond.sch.uk/

7/29/2019 Sixth Form Handout

2/2

Welcome

I am delighted to welcome you to this inaugural sixth form information and

consultation evening. The aim of this evening is to give you the most up to date

sixth form news and also give you the opportunity to be part of the decision

making process and share your v ision on how the sixth form will take shape. I

hope you find the evening both insightful and engaging. Mr Morris

Understanding The Sixth Form

Our first guest speaker will outline a number of issues regarding sixth form choicesand university progression and explain terminology relating to the topics below:

Post 16 qualifications and how they are organised (focus on A levels) Russell Group universities What subjects to study if you know your course at university Facilitating subjects and why take them What subjects give the most options

What subjects do universities look for

UCAS applications- Beyond academic choices

Following this, our other guests, two undergraduates from Imperial College, Lon-don, will talk about the following topics:

Life as an undergraduate and what to expect in the 6th form

Work/life balance in the sixth form

Parent Consultation

For this part of the evening we have created some displays with more infor-

mation on two aspects of sixth form life: enrichment activities and dress code.

There are details of enrichment activities that we may offer in our sixth form,

please feel free to add comments or ask questions.

World Challenge

Duke of Edinburgh Award

CSLA/Sports Leadership Awards

A/S Extended Project

Summer Schools

Our fashion parade has been put together by our current Year 10 students.

With a number of options to consider, we would value your input on the future

dress code of Christs sixth form.

Finally some of our ex year 11 students are on hand to discuss student life

and the importance of independent study and work/life balance in the sixth

form. They would welcome your questions and be happy to talk to you about

their post 16 education and experience.