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ContentsForeword from Mr Tuson p. 4Introduction from Mr Henham p. 6About Your Tutor p. 8
Course SummariesAccounting p.10Animal Management p.12Art and Design p.14 Biology p.16Business Studies p.18Business and Management p.20 Ceramics p.22Chemistry p.24Computing p.26Design and Technology p.28Economics p.30English as Another Language p.32English Literature p.34Further Maths p.36Geography p.38
Government and Politics p.40History p.42Information Technology p.44Latin or Ancient Greek p.46Mathematics p.48Media Production p.50Media Studies p.52Modern Foreign Languages p.54Music p.56Music Performance p.58Philosophy and Ethics p.60Photography p.62Physics p.64Sport p.66Theatre Studies p.68Music
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ForewordFor many students, the Sixth Form is, academically, where they can come alive.
No longer is there a requirement to range across a multitude of courses, but, instead, the focus is on just three or four subjects – subjects in which astudent’s interest should be absolute!
There are a multitude of possibilities for students in the Sixth Form: not just a range of subjects, but a range of different course types too: the traditional A Level, alongside the vocational BTEC courses, the academically-focussed Pre-U courses as well.
A Level courses are changing, and those students who entered the Lower Sixth year in 2015 will be the first to experience the ‘new’ format with which schools, students, universities and employers are yet to become familiar.
What will always be true, however, is that the work a student can do in the Sixth Form is, in many cases, deeper and more intense than what they may find while studying for an undergraduate degree at university.
The opportunities these courses offer to explore particular areas of interest in depth is something that makes the British educational system so attractive across the world.
At Bede’s, all students will be challenged to be the very best that they can be, to get the very most from each course that they follow, and to leave school ready to face the infinite challenges of theworld that awaits.
John TusonAcademic Deputy Head
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The transition from GCSE to Sixth Form study is the biggest transition most young people undertake in their academic lives.
Consequently it is fundamentally important that those approaching the Sixth Form take their options choices seriously, picking subjects that they both enjoy and are able to succeed in whilst leaving as many options open to them as possible as they head into further education or the work place.
Sixth Formers are young adults, and as such the relationships they have with their teachers tend to develop significantly.
As well as standard, timetabled lessons, staff will welcome the opportunity to work with Sixth Formers individually to ensure that they understand major concepts and are on course to succeed.
If you are looking at Sixth Form options, it is important that you choose courses that are right for you. Every student is different and each young person will face new, personal challenges over the coming two years.
With the right motivation and commitment however, everyone has the ability to reach their true potential and go onto succeed in their life post-school.
At Bede’s, there are number of people available to give new Sixth Formers support and advice during their transition into the Lower Sixth besides Personal Tutors and Housemasters or Housemistresses.
In fact, there is a dedicated team, based in the Sixth Form Centre, who will always be able to lend a sup-portive hand.
We are:
Mr Henham (Head of Sixth Form and Upper Sixth)Ms Ganivet (Deputy Head of Sixth Form and Head of Lower Sixth)Mr Jackson (Deputy Head of Sixth Form and Head of Pre-Sixth) Mr Gibbs (Head of UCAS Applications and Careers Advice)
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Introduction
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Every member of the Sixth Form team has a wealth of experience and is used to dealing with students feel-ing overwhelmed with their Sixth Form workload. If one of our Sixth Formers ever feels as though things are getting too much, we always tell them to try not to worry and pop along to the Sixth Form Centre to speak to us.
We will always help in any way we can.
There is no shame in asking for extra help, and your teachers will always be more than happy to give it.
You only need the confidence to ask.
In addition to the academic side of things, we also try to integrate every student into the Sixth Form by arranging a number of social events throughout the course of the year.
These are very well attended and I hope they will help you to both make new friends and feel that you are a valued member of the Bede’s community.
Good luck in making your choices, and I look forward to catching up with you in person soon.
Jason HenhamHead of Sixth Form
About Your Tutor
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Sixth Form study is an en-tirely different animal from GCSE.
Our students expect and deserve to be treated as theyoung adults that they are; more autonomy and self-discipline is expected of them with regards to independent study and the work is more challenging and workload far higher.
Tutoring the Sixth Form starts off by helping the students to bridge that gap. For some this is straightforward and they quickly adjust, others will need more monitoring and support.
Sixth Form students need to be thinking about the impressions they will make on higher education admissions tutors or future employers, so Bede’s Tutors encourage students to consider how to make themselves stand head and shoulders above the competition.
It is not enough to simply have good grades; when the field is strong, admissions tutors and employers will look at what students have done to set themselves apart. They value evidence of leadership, service, work experience but above all experiences that the student has organised themselves.
Sixth Form Tutors at Bede’s also encourage students to value their individualism, develop their sense of place in the world and establish a set of values that will guide the way that they live and judge the world around them. They provide a sounding board for these ideas and challenge students to be inquisitive, open minded and to make informed judgements.
Tutoring the Sixth Form will often feel like more of a coaching role, but from time to time when a tutee encounters a difficulty we expect them to still appre-ciate and seek out support academically, emotionally or in terms of their wellbeing.
This is always freely given and Bede’s Tutors, know-ing their tutees well, will often spot signs of a problem and discretely ask if they can help before a student raises it.
Towards the end of the Lower Sixth it is time to start considering future options. Tutors are central to sup-porting and guiding students to apply to universities through UCAS or to explore the possibilities of apprenticeships or employment.
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The important thing is to identify what is right for each individual.
Academic study is very important but tutors know that it is equally imperative that students maintain a good balance of work, interests, and a social life to help them be happy, healthy and therefore perform at their best.
The lead-up to exams can feel highly pressurised. Students have offers from University that they need to meet or exceed to secure their place and much rides on their results. Sixth Form Tutors at Bede’s also therefore give guidance on study skills, revision and time and stress management to supplement the talks that are provided to Sixth Formers to cover these vital topics.
Lastly, Tutor support does not stop when exams start. Tutors are available throughout the exam period to catch up, sooth pre-exam nerves or to debrief after the event.
Also, all are as keen as the students to find out how they have fared on results day, and this is a testa-ment to the care, attention and interest we take in each an every one of our tutees.
Jerry LewisPrincipal Deputy Head
Businesses are increasing looking towards leaders who can confidently analyse and interpret it.
The first year of the A Level Accounting course gives students an introduction to the main accounting concepts, enabling them to prepare final accounts for small businesses and teaching them how this information is used in a variety of business situations.
In the second year students then become familiarised with management accounting concepts and the accounts of public companies.
This section of the course introduces students to the techniques of budgeting and control, and will develop their ability to make reasoned decisions based on their calculations.
The main aim of the course is to provide students with the skill set that allows them to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Gareth ParfittHead of Business Faculty
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘B’ in GCSE MathematicsAS Specification: OCR H011 - 100% Examination / 0% CourseworkA2 Specification: OCR H411 - 100% Examination / 0% Coursework
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A Level Accounting
There is no doubting the importance of understanding financial data.
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In the past 5 years, over
75%
of Bede’s A Level Accounting students have gone on to study
the subject at University.
I have always enjoyed problem solving and the subject has allowed me to do this in a very practical and relevant way.
I have always enjoyed being presented with newproblems and every lesson presented new challenges and opportunities which enabled me to test myself.
I am looking forward to continuing to study this subject at University and, to be honest, making lots of money in the future!
Sarah ZhangClass of 2013
Accounting is not just an Academic subject to me, but a life skill.
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There are no external examinations for Animal Management students. Instead, practical and academic content is linked together to suitstudents with a range of abilities and a variety of learning styles. Work is assignment based and assessment is continuous throughout the course.
As a department we have excellent links with outside organisations which makes learning interesting, exciting and fun. We have weekly lessons at Drusil-las Wildlife Park, a local zoo, and engage students at other, similar organisations around the UK, including Bristol, London and Edinburgh Zoos.
We are based in an on-site, state of the art Animal Management Centre, housing 500 individual animals from over 65 species from all around the world. Plus, the huge variety of A Level and BTEC subjects to take alongside Animal Management, in conjunction with our expert teachers, means that we can tailor our course specifically for you..
Paul JuniperHead of Animal Management
Entry requirement(s): 5 GCSEs at grade A*-CSpecification: National Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma0% Examination / 100% Coursework
Btec Animal Management
BTEC Animal Management is a genuine and rigorous alternative to Science A Levels.
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In the past 3 years, over
60% of Bede’s Animal
Management students have achieved the equivalent of two
A or A* grades at A Level.
The course is based on coursework assignments andallows you to understand more about animals in depth, including the biological side of animal hus-bandry as well as their health and welfare.
Each assignment you undertake will be on a dif-ferent topic and will be interesting if you enjoy the care, health and welfare of the animals.
I loved the subject and as a result of taking itdecided to go on to study veterinary nursing atUniversity.
Roberta TestoriClass of 2013
Animal Management is a qualification that opens many doors.
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In Fine Art and Graphic Communication, students focus on activities such as traditional drawing and making skills in two and three dimensions, perspec-tive, tonal studies and other aspects of visual lan-guage including the use of computer programmes such as Photoshop and Illustrator. Students then move on to experiment with the formal elements of design to produce more personally-driven work.
This thematic approach is further developed in the Externally Set Assignment and once again students are encouraged to develop highly personal responses to the set theme.
In the second year of the course all students embark on a major personal project for the duration of the Autumn Term. Recent major projects have involved the production of life-size full figure paintings, ceramic furniture, walk-in photographic installations and highly professional film poster designs alongside the more traditional formats.
Steve JordanHead of Sixth Form Art
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘B’ in GCSE Art and Design/PhotographySpecification: Edexcel 9FA040% Examination / 60% Coursework
A Level Art and Design
Our A Level course is ground-ed in skill-based tasks linked to theoretical knowledge.
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Last year,
100% of Bede’s A Level Art students
achieved A*-B grades, with over 60% earning an A* or A.
Even though it was very demanding, I enjoyed every second. The course requires you to be independent, which in turn helps you to develop a creative style or voice.
The facilities at Bede’s include absolutely everything you might need, and the teachers are always there to push you in the right directions.
A Level Art has literally changed my life. I was look-ing at one career and went into something com-pletely different, all because of this course. I would definitely recommend it to others!
Kaz Johnson-SalamiDeputy Head of School 2012-13
A Level Art was my favourite subject throughout my time at school.
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Highlights of the two year course include a Lower Sixth conservation lecture at London Zoo, Genetics Presentation Week, a Biologist Lecture and an Ecology Field Trip to Somerset.
Throughout the course, students will receive grades and detailed feedback from exam-style tests, and while final grades are dependent on three tough 2 hour written papers, Bede’s students are also able to receive a Practical Endorsement Certificate.
In order to receive this additional qualification, students must complete 12-18 core practicals,
whereby they must demonstrate that they are compe-tent in a number of key areas e.g. use microbiological aseptic techniques, including the use of agar plates.
Note: those students who decide not to continue with Biology into the Upper Sixth can sit two 1 hour, 30 minute AS papers in May of the Lower Sixth. .
Helen TillingHead of Biology
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘A’ in GCSE Biology and ‘B’ in GCSE MathsSpecification: Edexcel 9BN0100% Examination / 0% Coursework
A Level Biology
As a Salters-Nuffield course, our new Biology A Level is taught via a context-led approach.
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In the last year 2 years, over
74%
of Bede’s A Level Biology students achieved A*-B grades.
From the beginning, I found the course to be both interesting and challenging, covering such a wide range of topics.
For me, the most exciting part of the course was thedissections; cutting open a pig’s trotter really gave me a sense of what to expect at university!
The coursework pieces, though demanding, enabled me to explore subjects I was interested in and helped me to develop the independent learning and research skills - skills which have been crucial in my life ever since.
Amy CampBede’s Prefect 2012-13
I chose to study Biology to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine.
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A-Level Business Studies is split into four units, starting with the essentials of entrepreneurship and working all the way through to analysing and evalu-ating the corporate strategies of current companies.
During the course, students will regularly review news articles, social media sites and specialist publica-tions in order to understand and analyse corporate strategies. In addition to this, we believe in enabling students to experience the corporate environment first hand and try to get students out of the class room to hear from key players in commerce such as management from ASOS and Pret-A-Manger.
Due to its relevance in modern society and the breadth and depth of study, Business Studies prepares students for a wide range of degree pro-grammes or a career within any commercial environ-ment.
Gareth ParfittHead of Business Faculty
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘B’ in GCSE Business and GCSE EnglishSpecification: CIE 9606100% Examination / 0% Coursework
A Level Business Studies
If you want to be a leader in business, A Level Business Studies should be your essential first step.
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Last year, over
60%
of Bede’s Business Studies students achieved their best A
Level grade in Business.
As businesses are so complex, in every class during my Business Studies A Level my classmates would have come up with dozens of different ideas andsolutions to real and relevant situations which taught me a huge amount.
I came into contact with new ideas constantly often found myself being challenged by my peers, whichmade every lesson very stimulating and interesting.
All in all, I would say Business A Level is dynamic and relevant to everyone which teaches you transferable skills that are essential in real life.
Franziska LuxHead of Dorter House 2012-13
No matter what you do in yourcareer, it will involve business.
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As a result, anybody who has a good idea about how businesses work is at an immediate advantage and for this reason the BTEC Business course at Bede’s enables students to learn through real life investigations into working businesses.
Students look into how organisations operate, what their influences are, what they need to do to promote themselves, how important effective communication is, as well as researching how they recruit the right employees and their finance.
This course has been designed to be very hands the required evidence for assessment will be generated through a range of diverse activities, including assignment and project work, case studies, workplace assessments, role play, group and individual research, presentations and the creation of viral video advertising campaigns.
Georgina WainwrightHead of Business Btec
Entry requirement(s): 5 GCSEs at grade A*-CSpecification: Edexcel Subsidiary Diploma Level 3 / Diploma Level 30% Examination / 100% Coursework
Btec Business Management
Business is a major part of everyone’s life, no matter who they are.
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Last year,
100%
of Bede’s Business Management students
achieved the equivalent of an A*-C grades.
At the same time, it has also enabled me to develop valuable life skills including organisation, time management and communication.
My favourite units on the Diploma have been the practical units. They have enabled me to create my own business plan and promotional campaign for a real business event.
The added bonus is that the course is 100% coursework, which means no revision, although my work is still continually assessed which has given me the experience of working under pressure.
Matt JebbCurrent Upper Sixth Student
BTEC Business has helped me learn the fundamentals of business.
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Our students study contemporary ceramicistsand are also inspired by humanity’s rich past of creating with clay.
Across this two-year course, the students learn how to create ideas and designs out of paper, card, wire, and clay to develop and generate preparatory work in their sketchbook.
iPads are also used to create virtual models of ideas, bringing ceramics into the 21st Century.
The main aim of the Lower Sixth year is to explore and
experiment with a wide range of building techniques and give students the skills and processes they need to open up their imagination and develop their ambi-tion to achieve beyond what they expect.
This enables them to be fully independent with their ceramic-making techniques and take their projects down a pathway of their choice in the Upper Sixth.
Anthony HammondHead of Ceramics
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘B’ in GCSE Art and Design/PhotographySpecification: Edexcel 9FA140% Examination / 60% Coursework
A Level Ceramics
Ceramics at Bede’s is centred on learning about function and sculpture.
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For the last 7 years,
100%
of Bede’s Ceramics students have achieved A*-B grades.
It was always the subject I looked forward to going to the most, and it provided me with the confidence and skills to be independent with my learning and creativity.
The Ceramics department pushed me to work in anambitious manner and my portfolio gained me a place at University to study Ceramics atdegree level.
My teacher was inspirational and passed a huge amount of knowledge onto me, and I may look to come back to teach at Bede’s to pass it on again!
Robert Haworth-DunneClass of 2013
I studied Ceramics for every one of the five years I was at Bede’s.
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Organic chemistry is the study of carbon based compounds, inorganic chemistry the study of metals and physical chemistry relates to the mechanics of reactions.
There is clear context and applications throughout the course therefore bringing chemistry to life, after all chemistry is not an abstract subject. The course is examined in a mix of traditional style questions and multiple choice questions, all taken at the end of the course. There are three exams at the end of the two years for A Level, all of which are
two hours long. Pupils will also be examined on their knowledge of experimental procedures for specific experiments undertaken throughout the course.
These practical activities include: measuring energy changes in chemical reactions, tests for identifying different types of compound, methods for measuring rates of reaction and much more besides.
Amber CumpsteyHead of Chemistry
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘A’ in GCSE Chemistry and GCSE MathsSpecification: AQA 7404/590% Examination / 10% Coursework
A Level Chemistry
This new course has been split into individual modules relating to each of the main branches of Chemistry.
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Last year,
100% of Bede’s A Level Chemisty
students achieved A*-B grades, with over 80%
earning an A* or A.
It was inspiring to explore the processes and compounds that have had a hand in making modern society what it is.
In the Upper Sixth, as part of my coursework, Iinvestigated a reaction and produced a report analysing the mechanics of it. Over the course of that investigation I developed my ability to work in-dependently and take initiative - both of which have paid dividends at University.
Chemistry is also a highly respected A Level due to its demanding nature. It’s a course that opens a lot of doors!
Asher PearlBede’s Prefect 2012-13
I found A-Level Chemistry really interesting and loved the course.
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Computational thinking is a kind of reasoning used by both humans and machines and means using abstraction and decomposition.
The study of computation is about what can be com-puted and how to compute it.
There are many great challenges for Computer Scien-tists to solve, and during this course at Bede’s students have the opportunity to develop their programming ability and study lifelong transferable skills.
Included in the course are the fundamentals of pro-gramming, data structures, algorithms, data repre-sentation, computer systems (including their organi-sation and architecture), the consequences and uses of computing, the fundamentals of communication and networking, databases, ‘Big Data’, systematic problem solving and the theory of computation.
Chris BettsHead of ICT and Computing
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘B’ in GCSE ICT or ComputingSpecification: AQA 751780% Examination / 20% Coursework
A Level Computing
From banking to communications technology, Computing is fundamental to modern life.
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Last year,
67%
of Bede’s A Level Computing students achieved A*-A grades.
That knowledge helps me to this day and enabled me to understand many of the more technical aspects of technology we take for granted,such as wireless networks.
The path the course set me on has ultimately given me the ability to create better solutions for the customers I now take care of at Apple.
I work on server systems, networks and help maintain day to day business functionality for hundreds of clients, and have only really been able to do this thanks to my Computing A Level.
Nik CarterBede’s Prefect 2011-12
This course gave me a much better understanding how computers work.
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The Department provides lessons filled with interesting and significant ideas so that students are inspired to create functional, helpful and ultimately fine-looking products.
We follow the Edexcel Product Design syllabus, which is a course characterised by combining a series of flexible AS units into a varied ‘Portfolio of Creative Skills.’
This Portfolio-focussed course enables candidates to work on a substantial commercial design project of their own at A2 level.
Across the two years, students are trained on and given the opportunity to use all the Department’s machines including the band saw, wood and metal lathes, power tools and CAD/CAM machines.
Theory work over this time includes topics as wide ranging as Design History and ModernManufacturing Technology, with lots more besides!
Nick PotterHead of DT
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘B’ in GCSE Design TechnologyAS Specification: Edexcel 8RM01 - 60% Examination / 40% CourseworkA2 Specification: Edexcel 9RM01 - 60% Examination / 40% Coursework
A Level Design Technology
Design and Technology A Level at Bede’s is an invigorating, challenging and high quality course.
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Last year,
100% of Bede’s Design Technology
students achieved an A*-C grade.
I hadn’t considered it for GCSE, but fell in love with it in the First Year and even went on to do it at A Level.
DT isn’t really like any other subject, even art. It gives you so much freedom to express yourself through your work and the teachers are all great. They are full of knowledge and passion for the subject.
Everything made in the department is of a high standard and the designs are all individual, which means your products are things you can be proud of.
Alice BrammerBede’s Prefect 2013-14
When I started at Bede’s I had never done any DT before.
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As a result, a broad understanding of how the economy works is important if we are to make sound financial decisions.
This A Level course helps develop students’ under-standing of recent economic events and current issues relating to the UK economy and the wider international economy.
In the first year of the course, students have the opportunity to learn why and how the study of economics contributes to our understanding of the modern world.
In the second year, students are expected to recog-nise the worth of economic principles when consider-ing practical, realistic economic problems and issues of the day.
Economics is a challenging and academically rigor-ous subject but is stimulating and it forces students to develop a viewpoint.
Gareth ParfittHead of Business Faculty
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘A’ in GCSE Business and/or GCSE EnglishSpecification: AQA 7136100% Examination / 0% Coursework
A Level Economics
Economics affects the lives of everyone in the world, irrespective of nation, culture or creed.
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Last year,
89%
of Bede’s A Level Economics students
achieved an A*-B grade.
Economics A Level provided a brilliant way of com-ing to understand a little of how the world works, and the subject now represents an integral part of my everyday life.
The course is all about trying to understand the world and why people make the decisions they do.
I found the course stimulating, challenging, interesting and relevant; the issues we debated led me to study the subject at a higher level, which I am now doing at University.
Marco IurzaHead of School 2013-14
I have always had a stronginterest in the world I live in.
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The first is the IGCSE First Language English, which is designed for students whose English is native or near-native. It develops the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively in both speech and writing.
Students who pursue this course during the Lower Sixth learn how to employ a wide-ranging vocabulary, use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation, and develop a personal style and an awareness of the ways in which English can be used. A grade C pass is the equivalent of a GCSE C grade or an IELTS 6.5.
Those for whom IGCSE is not appropriate, IELTS is widely recognised as a reliable means of assessing whether candidates are ready to study in the medium of English. It is used as an assessment of entry test by all UK universities and recognised throughout the world. We offer this one year course to Upper Sixth students in parallel with their A Level subjects.
Jason CookHead of EAL
IGCSE Specification: CIE 0500 - 50% Examination / 50% CourseworkIELTS Specification: ESOL IELTS - 100% Examination
EAL
Non-native English speakers follow one of two course-strands in the Sixth Form.
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For over 10 years,
100%
of Bede’s non-native speakers have achieved the English
language proficiency requirements for universities
in the UK and abroad.
It also instilled in me a ‘can do’ attitude, with the teachers offering support and guidance acrossthe EAL curriculum and beyond.
Mr Cook and his team focussed on the language and study skills that my classmates and I needed to be successful in preparation for our various A Level courses and examinations.
The help I received gave me great confidence across my other subjects, and as a result I now live with the belief that I can achieve anything I set my mind to.
Franziska LuxHead of Dorter House 2012-13
The Bede’s EAL department didn’t only help to improve my English.
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It is a course that is designed to equip a student with the skills that are needed for rigorous academic study, and also one that is designed to inculcate a true enjoyment of literature.
There are no exams at the end of the Lower Sixth year, and this makes room for genuine learning and development.
Students enjoy a thorough introduction to literary his-tory in the first term, and continue to read extensively throughout the ‘foundation’ year.
They discover the value of comparative study, refine their research skills and become acquainted with theconventions of scholarly writing.
While pursuing the above, they at the same time develop their own critical voices, so that they are well prepared for the challenges of the final year.
Matt OliverHead of English
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘B’ in GCSE English and English LiteratureSpecification: CIE Pre-U Literature in English75% Examination / 25% Coursework
English Literature Pre-U
The Pre-U course that we follow at Bede’s reflects our departmental philosophy.
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For the last 2 years, over
80%
of Bede’s Pre-U English students have achieved the
equivalent of an A*-B grade.
Originally, I never really saw myself as an academic sort of person. I had done quite well in my GCSE’s, and I was drawn to the Pre-U because of its empha-sis on independence: it seemed to give me a chance to follow my own interests.
From the beginning, I absolutely loved the course.Reading around the subject was a new thing and Itotally embraced the depth of the experience.
Obviously, I couldn’t have done it without my amaz-ing teachers, and in the end was overjoyed to be offered a place to read English Literature at Cambridge.
Naomi PearlDeputy Head of School 2012-13
I joined Bede’s in 2010, coming straight into the Sixth Form.
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Further Maths is a full A Level subject in its own right, studied alongside A Level Maths.
Including topics such as Complex Numbers, Matrices and Differential Equations, Further Maths is a subject best suited to students looking to take degrees in subjects such as Aeronautical Engineer-ing, Actuarial Science and Computer Science.
Some Bedians choose it because of Maths’ innate beauty, some for personal interest or others for their career development.
Whichever the case may be, as a result of our Further Maths provision our students often find that they are more than prepared for a Mathematics or Maths-related degree course.
Students should be aware that if they choose these subjects then they will be fortunate enough to spend 50% of their time studying Maths.
Nicholas AbramsHead of Mathematics
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘A*’ in GCSE MathsAS Specification: AQA 5371 - 100% Examination / 0% CourseworkA2 Specification: AQA 6371 - 100% Examination / 0% Coursework
A Level Further Maths
Further Maths builds on A Level Maths, introducing a number of challenging ideas.
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Last year,
50%
of Bede’s A Level Further Maths students achieved
A*-A grades.
I particularly enjoyed studying Mechanics,which was very much grounded in reality and prepared me extremely well for University.
Once you’ve studied these ideas you start to see them all around you, and that’s very powerful.
I’m now studying at St Andrew’s, and the quality of teaching at Bede’s prepared me very well for it.
We learned things that are way beyond A Level, and I can now say with some authority that the Bede’s Maths department really goes the extra mile.
James BaldwinDeputy Head of School 2013-14
Simply put, studying Further Maths at Bede’s was superb.
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It offers a good balance of human and physical ge-ography (40% each) and geographical investigation (20%).
The physical geography topics are likely to include water and carbon cycles, coastal systems and haz-ards. The human topics are likely to include global systems and governance, changing places and popu-lation and the environment. In terms of investigation we will help the pupils pre-pare for a piece of individual fieldwork which will be approximately 3000-4000 words in length.
Pupils will also develop many skills whilst study-ing for the A level Geography which will be useful in future employment.
This include cartographic, statistical, graphical and ICT skills, which are integrated into the course and so taught and developed in an interesting way that is relevant to the topics that are being studied.
Catherine BucklerHead of Geography
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘B’ in GCSE Geography and GCSE EnglishSpecification: AQA 703775% Examination / 25% Coursework
A Level Geography
A Level Geography at Bede’s follows an exciting, contemporary curriculum.
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This year, the number of students studying Geography
at Bede’s has increased by
100% making it one of the most
popular Humanities courses at A Level.
The lessons gave me great insight into the geogra-phy of our planet, be it human or physical, and as a result of the things I learned I have now undertaken to study Geography at University.
The teachers in the Geography Department are fantastic and the lessons even better; the two years were challenging, rewarding and dynamic.
I highly remmend Geography to everyone, especially at Bede’s. It is one of the most rewarding and welcoming courses I could imagine!
James WatsonBede’s Prefect 2014-2015
Geography A Level consistently engaged me during the Sixth Form.
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At AS Level, students explore the UK political system through a study of UK political institutions and by addressing key questions about the nature of democracy in Britain and the evolving role of parties and pressure groups.
An annual trip to the Houses of Parliament provides students with a close-up look at UK democracy in action.
In the second year of the A Level, students broaden their political knowledge through a study of politics in the USA.
They examine important subjects such as US elections, the policies of the Democrat and Republican parties, US pressure groups, racial and ethnic politics, as well as exploring the Constitution of the USA, the Congress, the presidency and the Supreme Court
Graeme ParkerHead of Politics
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘B’ in GCSE EnglishAS Specification: AQA 2030 - 100% Examination / 0% CourseworkA2 Specification: AQA 3030 - 100% Examination / 0% Coursework
A Level Government and Politics
Politics at Bede’s inspires students to gain insight and understanding of the world around them.
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For the last 2 years, over
60% of Bede’s A Level Politics
students have achieved A*-B grades.
I have increased my knowledge of the mechanisms of Parliament and how it influences everyday life. We have studied everything from pressure groups and parties, to judges and the judiciary, and we physically toured both the House of Commons and House of Lords.
Our group was also given the opportunity to debate with an opposing school about the usefulness of se-lect committees; we often debate in class to explore ideas we may not have considered before, which is a great way to increase political awareness.
Jessica HoustonBede’s Prefect 2015-16
A Level Politics has revolutionalised my understanding of the world.
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The topics are diverse, separated by 200 years, but the human experience cannot help but have similari-ties with themes ranging from 18th Century France to mid and late 20th Century Britain.
The historical characters and the human response are not always palatable but that’s what makes it fascinating.
Modules include Britain 1930-1997 (with a focus on Churchill, 1930-1951), The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon, 1774 to 1815, a thematic study of Civil Rights in the USA, 1865-1992, and a coursework
essay of 3,000 to 4,000 word essay on “The American Century” (c1900-2003).
Best-suited to students who wish to study Politics, Law and the humanitries at University, History is a challenging, exciting and highly informative A Level which also offers scientifically-minded students a unique, rich, alternatively intellectual challenge.
Richard FrameAcademic Leader in History
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘B’ in GCSE History and GCSE EnglishAS Specification: AQA 2030 - 100% Examination / 0% CourseworkA2 Specification: AQA 3030 - 100% Examination / 0% Coursework
A Level History
A Level History at Bede’s focuses on issues, events and people that have huge significance to the 21st century.
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For the last 2 years, over
73%
of Bede’s A Level History students have achieved
A*-B grades.
I relished being in a class that is so fascinated by the subject matter. It was my most enjoyable A Level by far!
The course rewards students for engaging in a wide range of extra reading with a variety of historians, something which I found very interesting.
This encouragement towards wider study carried over into my life outside school, and as a result of the A Level I came to an appreciation of learning not just the ‘What,’ of history but also the ‘Why.’
Oliver MorrissBede’s Prefect 2014-15
A Level History is one of the only courses I will truly miss studying.
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The units are a combination of theory and practical work and all require students to use ICT to present evidence. At the end of the course however, there are no exams.
Each unit studied is connected to an assignment which encourages students to experiment with a variety of standard software packages to demonstrate skills including making websites, traditional presentations, reports and much more.
This is a course for students with lively and enquiring minds, an interest in ICT and Computing, a willing-
ness to explore new ideas and the ability to communicate their ideas clearly in a variety of styles.
They must be motivated to work unsupervised during study time to develop their portfolio, which will be evaluated throughout the course by continuousassessment before it is then externally verified at the end of the Upper Sixth year.
Chris BettsHead of ICT and Computing
Entry requirement(s): 5 GCSEs at grade A*-CSpecification: Edexcel Subsidiary Diploma Level 30% Examination / 100% Coursework
Btec Information Technology
Btec ICT involves developing more of a portfolio of evidence than A Level Computing.
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Btec ICT is a new course at Bede’s
which only launched last year.
Researching into the impact of ICT on businesses, creating animations and websites, building PCs and networks are a few of the many assignments in the BTEC ICT course.
It has a lot of practical elements, with no exams, which allows me to focus on revision for other courses and as all assignments have set deadlines; this means I can carefully manage my tasks and hand them in on time.
I throughly enjoy the BTEC ICT course at Bede’s - our teachers really care about our success, and that makes all the difference.
Matthew JebbCurrent Upper Sixth student
I chose this cours as ICT is at the heart of so many organisations.
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Students are supported as they work to achieve pro-gressively higher levels of skills and knowledge.
There is quite a lot more vocabulary to be learned at Sixth Form level than at GCSE, trickier syntax to be discussed and explored, and a glorious wealth of literature to be enjoyed and appreciated.
September 2016 is the date for the first teaching of new A Levels in Ancient Languages, with assessment still based 100% on a final examination taken at the end of the Upper Sixth.
One of the huge strengths of a small Department like ours is the individually-tailored attention that each student receives.
It means that both the progress and achievement of each student are the best they can possibly be.
Elaine Fraser-GausdenHead of Classics
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘A’ in GCSE Latin/GCSE Ancient GreekSpecification: OCR H439 100% Examination / 0% Coursework
A Level Latin/Ancient Greek
Sixth Form Classics at Bede’s has dual strands of Language and Literature.
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Last year,
100%
of Bede’s Sixth Form Classics students have achieved A*-A
grades in their A Levels.
I chose to study both Latin and Ancient Greek as they are extremely logical languages which have rich histories and mythologies.
Studying ‘dead languages’ expanded my vocabulary significantly, and by studying Latin my English and French both improved rapidly.
My success in the subjects was enabled by the wonderful teachers and pupils in the Classics Department. The lessons were so fun, and it was great to be part of a Department that gave me so much individual attention.
Amy CampBede’s Prefect 2012-13
I absolutely loved studying Classics in the Sixth Form.
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During the A Level course our focus is firmly placed on developing the use of a variety of mathematical tools to enable students to solve interesting, challenging problems and be well-equipped for University studies.
At Bede’s, four of the six A Level modules are com-pulsory Core Maths modules, covering topics such as Calculus, Algebra and Trigonometry.
For the remaining two modules, students can choose to study Statistics and/or Mechanics.
In Mechanics we do activities including a simulation of free-fall parachuting and in Statistics we look at the evidence for the existence of leukaemia clusters.
Otherwise, students are encouraged to pursue their own mathematical interests inside and outside of the curriculum.
Nicholas AbramsHead of Mathematics
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘A’ in GCSE MathsAS Specification: AQA 5361 - 100% Examination / 0% CourseworkA2 Specification: AQA 6361 - 100% Examination / 0% Coursework
A Level Mathematics
At Bede’s, the Maths department is one of the largest and most successful academic faculties.
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Last year,
86% of Bede’s A Level Maths students achieved A*-B
grades with 63% earning an A or A*.
I think that people have a filter where they think things that are difficult are to be avoided.
At Bede’s, the opposite view is taken. Students are encouraged to find things that are difficult both engaging and challenging.
The way we are prepared to think about Maths is farbeyond A Level. We are encouraged to look at it as adiscipline, the way it is studied at University.
As a result, I love my Maths lessons. They inform everything else I do!
Shayan SharanizadehBede’s Prefect 2014-15
So many people seem scared of numbers, but not us Bedians!
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Over the two years, we closely study preproduction techniques, storyboarding, lighting, sound design, camera techniques, editing, green screen, studio and location shoots. We also work with music and a wide range of post-production and special effects software.
At every stage of the process, Media Production students receive comprehensive training and then put their skills to test across a wide range of practical tasks.
Students also learn how to pitch projects to clients,
how to design and deliver presentations and how to work with media production companies in the real world.
The course is designed to be both very hands-on and highly flexible, enabling students to explore their own creative interests while receiving continuous feedback on their work as the course progresses.
Richard WilliamsHead of Media [email protected]
Entry requirement(s): 5 GCSEs at grade A*-CSpecification: Edexcel Subsidiary Diploma Level 30% Examination / 100% Coursework
Btec Media Production
If you want to learn how to plan, shoot and edit films, whatever the type, this is the course for you.
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Btec Media Production is a new
course at Bede’s which only launched
this year.
There is an incredible range of equipment available to Media students at Bede’s and these technical opportunities are complemented by the energetic and dedicated teaching of the Media Department.
The Media teachers at Bede’s are genuine experts in their field - as you can tell by the results every year, and that doesn’t just mean As and A*s.
A vast number of Bede’s alumni go on to study related fields in higher education, and I am a perfect example of exactly that.
Jay AminDeputy Head of School 2011-12
The industry-standard training made it a pleasure to study film at Bede’s
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How does the marketing industry seek to target our desires and our insecurities?
Are Facebook, Google and Twitter really free or are we paying with another form of currency?
Can a social network really start a revolution and bring down a corrupt government?
What role do beauty magazines and advertising have to play in our culture?
Media students at Bede’s get to explore these issues
and many more besides. Alongside our classroom investigations we also make media ourselves.
From film trailers to short documentaries, magazine features to full print campaigns or web-based viral campaigns, Bede’s students get stuck in and learn how to be creative alongside qualified experts in their field.
Richard WilliamsHead of Media [email protected]
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘B’ in GCSE Media Studies and/or GCSE EnglishAS Specification: AQA 1571 - 50% Examination / 50% CourseworkA2 Specification: AQA 6571 - 50% Examination / 50% Coursework
A Level Media Studies
It is imperative that today’s students are critically aware, media literate and, above all, curious.
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Last year,
75% of Bede’s A Level Media
Studies students achieved A*-B grades.
There is an incredible range of equipment available to Media students at Bede’s and these technical opportunities are complemented by the energetic and dedicated teaching of the Media Department.
The Media teachers are Bede’s are genuine experts in their field - as you can tell by the results every year, and that doesn’t just mean As and A*s.
A vast number of Bede’s alumni go on to study related fields in higher education, and I am a perfect example of exactly that.
Jay AminDeputy Head of School 2011-12
The industry-standard training made it a pleasure to study film at Bede’s
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Not only will you learn more about the mechanics of the language – like grammar and vocabulary – but you will also discover how people live and use language on a daily basis.
In the first year you will study four topics. These are Media, Popular Culture, Healthy Living/Lifestyle and Family/Relationships. The common thread amongst these is discovering how people in target-language countries use the language, and what their views are on these contemporary topics.
In the second year you will study another three topics:
Environment, the Multicultural Society and Contemporary Social Issues. You will also study two cultural topics which could include a film, a novel or a modern historical period.
We also offer regular trips to France, Germany, Spain and China to allow pupils to immerse themselves in the target language and develop their cultural awareness.
Jessica MulliganHead of Modern Languages
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘A’ in that language at GCSE or ‘B’ for German AS Specification: Edexcel 8FR01, etc - 80% Examination / 20% CourseworkA2 Specification: Edexcel 9FR01, etc - 80% Examination / 20% Coursework
A Level Modern Foreign Languages
Bede’s A level MFL courses give students a profound understanding of their chosen language.
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Last year, over
60% of Bede’s A Level Languages
students achieved A*-B grades.
I started German in First Year and I had no idea how it would turn out and went onto learn French and Spanish too, while surrounded by masses of learning opportunities in my A Level courses.
I got to go abroad with my fellow Sixth Form linguists to explore a number of countries’ cultures and histories, which not only boosted the level of my Spanish speaking but also my confidence.
I think I will be eternally grateful to my Language teachers at Bede’s, for under their watch my passion for languages grew enormously.
Jimmy LeeBede’s Prefect 2013-14
Bede’s MFL Faculty offers true immersion into languages.
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A Level musicians explore a significant set work and an area of study selected to suit their preferences and can choose to study compositional techniques, to create music which draws on their own experience and enthusiasm or to arrange a given piece of music.
In their performances, students can present solo and ensemble pieces and can work with the Music Technology department to develop both compositionals and production expertise.
A Level Music builds on the knowledge and skills gained from GCSE Music as well as musical
experience gained outside the classroom, providing a sound preparation for the study of music in higher education as well as routes into other music-related careers.
Additionally, the course encourages students to develop a wide range of transferable skills such as critical thinking, research and team-work.
Louise MorrisDirector of Music
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘A’ in GCSE MusicSpecification: AQA 227050% Examination / 50% Coursework
A Level Music
This six-unit course helps students to develop aural, theoretical and analytical skills.
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A Level Music is a new course at Bede’s which only launched
in 2014.
The work is very interesting and the teaching methods used by Mr Scamardella and Ms Morris are innovative, varied and often quite entertaining!
Small class sizes for A Level musicians at Bede’s mean that individual interests, passions and ques-tions can be explored, and the musical curriculum is innovative, exciting and ambitious.
I would say that the Music department at Bede’s provides its students with the right opportunities for their musical development and personal future aspirations. They go above and beyond.
Emma Butler-WayBede’s Prefect 2014-15
Studying music in the Sixth Form is a leap up from GCSE.
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Ensemble performance skills, practice techniques and putting on events are just some of the skills thatthis course aims to develop within a more vocational context.
In Btec Music there is greater emphasis on live per-formance and the development of organisational and promotional skills and event planning.
Students explore performance styles and develop performing skills across many genres, including Jazz, Blues, Soul, Reggae, Country, Rock and Funk. They learn the fundamentals of arranging music and
will experiment with performing well-known tunes in completely different styles.
As well as ensemble playing, the course also promotes the individual, both in performance and in preparation. Students develop their skills across the course and then demonstrate their abilities in a final solo gig at the end of the Upper Sixth.
Louise MorrisDirector of Music
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘B’ in GCSE MusicSpecification: Edexcel Subsidiary Diploma Level 30% Examination / 100% Coursework
Btec Music Performance
For the best chance of success in a music career performers should know every aspect of the industry.
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For the last four years,
100%of Bede’s Btec Music
Performance students have been awarded a
Distinction or a Merit.
The course, which I am extremely glad I took, tests you in many different ways. I feel that it strengthened me in a diverse array of performance styles and gave me a whole new confidence.
The teaching for the course was brilliant, not least because the Bede’s Music department have so much passion and they know so much!
Looking back, I think that the course is challenging, fun and well worth it; for people interested in a life of performance, I can’t imagine a much better preparation.
Alice AuerClass of 2013
The Btec Music Performance course at Bede’s is great!
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In doing so, it increases students’ capacity to be sharper, more articulate, and more confident in their ability to reason. They learn to analyse, evaluate and to spot flaws in reasoning and logic, to construct more cogent arguments, debate and advance their skills in rhetoric - all extremely useful skills which universities and employers place great value on.
The philosophical side of the course involves analys-ing the classical theistic arguments for the exist-ence of God, the problem of evil, beliefs about life after death, and also ideas about revelation such as miracles or religious experience. There is also an
investigation into the interface between science and religion.
The ethics element of the course investigates the link between morality and religion and students get to grapple with absolute and relative ethical theories such as Kant’s deontology, Natural Moral Law, Utilitarianism and Situation Ethics
Neill StannardHead of Theology and Philosophy
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘B’ in GCSE Religious Studies and GCSE EnglishAS Specification: Edexcel 8560 - 50% Examination / 50% CourseworkA2 Specification: Edexcel 9560 - 100% Examination / 0% Coursework
A Level Philosophy and Ethics
The study of Philosophy and Ethics at Bede’s explores questions of ultimate importance.
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Last year,
86%of Bede’s A Level Philosophy and Ethics students achieved
A*-B grades.
It made me think about the important issues of life. One of the most engaging topics I explored was the problem of evil, which poses the challenge of why an all-good, all-loving and all-powerful God would allow the existence of evil and if there are any credible answers to that.
The teachers in the department are excellent, really make you think. They prepare you superbly well for your exams as well as for life. I feel much more capable of expressing arguments clearly on paper, as well as in person, as a result of taking the course.
Emily CrowBede’s Upper Sixth 2015-16
I have enjoyed studying this subject from Year 9 right up to A-Level !
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To flourish on this course students need curiosity, independence and initiative as well as an eye for a good picture.
The facilities at Bede’s are exceptional; two traditional dark rooms and a suite of Apple Macs enable students to learn how to use 35mm manual cameras, develop film, manipulate images using Adobe Photoshop and discover the possibilities of shutter speed, ISO and aperture in order to produce striking imagery.
An A Level in Photography at Bede’s can lead to re-
lated further education courses and ultimately onto a wide range of creative careers. Many of our students have gone on to study Photography, Film and Art at Universities and Colleges throughout the UK and abroad, including UK institutions such as The Univer-sity of Falmouth, St Martins, Chelsea School of Art, London College of Fashion and Royal College of Art.
Ema ExcellHead of Photography
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘B’ in GCSE Art and Design/PhotographyAS Specification: Edexcel 8560 - 50% Examination / 50% CourseworkA2 Specification: Edexcel 9560 - 100% Examination / 0% Coursework
A Level Photography
Photography A Level offers students a combination of technical instruction and creative freedom.
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Last year,
100%of Bede’s A Level Photography students achieved A*-B grades.,
with 50% earning an A or A*.
Aside from acquiring a vast number of skills, the course did wonders for my personal confidence. The Bede’s Art Department provides such a supportive environment, and that enables creativity to prosper.
I found that Photography was a really valuable A Level to have alongside my three academic subjects for it provided balance to my school life and raised the curiousity of University admissions departments.
Additionally, having the ability to work creatively as well as academically helped my studies enormously. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Sophia RetiefHead of Bloomsbury House 2012-13
Photography at Bede’s helped me to grow in so many ways.
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This course is popular with students and teachers because the content is designed to stretch students to ask and answer the fundamental questions about nature such as; what is matter, and why can we not travel faster than the speed of light?
It also has a comprehensive practical element to the course that enables students to get hands on experience of developing sophisticated investigative skills.
Modules include the likes of Measurements and Their Errors, Particles and Radiation, Waves, Mechanics
and Materials, Electricity, Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics, Fields and Their Consequences and Nuclear Physics.
Also as part of the two-year course, students are invited to visit the Large Hadron Collider at CERN and have access to a number of work experience and Co-Curricular schemes including Headstart and UKSDC.
Steve DawsonHead of Sixth Form Physics
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘A’ in GCSE Physics and GCSE MathsAS Specification: AQA 7407 - 80% Examination / 20% CourseworkA2 Specification: AQA 7408 - 80% Examination / 20% Coursework
A Level Physics
Bede’s students follow the AQA specification for their advanced studies of Physics.
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Last year,
63%of Bede’s A Level Physics
students achieved A*-B grades.
The way the course is structured sees students digging more into the theory and equations, which was great for me because I love my numbers.
Every lesson we learned about something new that in some way revolutionised mankind’s understanding of itself. For example, Einstein’s Photoelectric Effect, which fairly well kick-started what is happening at CERN - which we visited.
Additionally, I was helped to earn placements at Tesla Engineering and Imperial, which set me up for my degree in Product Design; thank you Bede’s!
Annabel MartirossianBede’s Prefect 2012-13
A Level Physics was less about every day functions than I expected.
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The course is solely coursework-based, which really suits some students who struggle with exams.
The content covered is extremely broad in scope, which enables pupils to experience a wide range of sporting and business situations from visiting University sports science labs to organising charity events to kayaking during the outdoor pursuits unit.
Universities widely respect the course and the benefits it offers to students in terms of tranferable skills sets them up very well to enter the world of work - whether in sport or otherwise.
We currently offer both the full BTEC Level 3 National Diploma completed over two years and the Subsidiary BTEC Level 3 National Diploma, also run over 2 years.
The full BTEC course is work up to 280 UCAS points and the Subsidiary is worth up to 140 UCAS points.
Mary-Jane NewberyHead of Physical [email protected]
Entry requirement(s): 5 GCSEs at grade A*-CSpecification: Edexcel Subsidiary Diploma Level 3 or Diploma Level 30% Examination / 100% Coursework
Btec Sport
The Btec Sport course was introduced at Bede’s in 2007 and has only grown in popularity.
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Last year,
82%of Bede’s Btec Sport students
achieved the equivalent of A*-B grades.
For GCSE Physical Education students, the step up is not too challenging because the first units are based around knowledge you have already gained from GCSE. For those who have not studied PE at GCSE, it is still highly possible for you to get top marks in the subject as there are vast amounts of resources in which you can use and the teachers show you to use.
The delivery of the course is very professional as you are introduced to the topic you will be researching and then left to complete each task/assignment by yourself.
Jack RobertsBede’s Upper Sixth 2015-16
BTEC Sport is a great subject to take in the Sixth Form.
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It is a course which focuses not just on an academic exploration of theatre, although this is a key component of the course, but also on the vocational aspect – performance.
The course starts with students exploring two contrasting texts before developing their own performances for live audiences.
In addition to performing themselves, Theatre Studies students at Bede’s regularly have the opportunity to watch professional theatre practise and partake in workshops from highly regarded practitioners.
With a vast array of transferable skills inherent within the course, as well as a great deal of critical and literary material studied along the way, Theatre Studies offers a huge amount to students - not least opportunities to write and direct, design sets, costumes and make-up, engage in technical light and sound direction and perform in group and solo works.
Karen LewisDirector of [email protected]
Entry requirement(s): Grade ‘B’ in GCSE DramaAS Specification: Edexcel 8DR01 - 60% Examination / 40% CourseworkA2 Specification: Edexcel 9DR01 - 60% Examination / 40% Coursework
A Level Theatre Studies
A Level Theatre Studies at Bede’s takes our students on a physical and emotional journey.
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In the last 3 years, over
77%of Bede’s Theatre Studies
students have achieved A*-B grades.
From the dedicated staff to the professional sets,lighting and props design, there is nowhere else like it.
Students are treated as professional actors throughout the course and gain real theatre skills for the professional world.
The course enabled me to be more confident andexpress myself physically, and the staff went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure my class and Iexcelled. It was a genuine highlight of my educational career.
Hattie Page-FarrarBede’s Prefect 2012-13
Bede’s Drama Department is one of a kind.
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