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AEQUALIS PER DEI IMAGINEM Equal by means of God’s image Sixth Form Prospectus September 2018 DETERMINED / OUTSTANDING / VIRTUOUS / ENDEAVOUR
AEQUALIS PER DEI IMAGINEM Equal by means of God’s image
Sixth Form Prospectus September 2018
DETERMINED / OUTSTANDING / VIRTUOUS / ENDEAVOUR
PROSPECTUS INDEX
Trinity Sixth Form - School Information
Page 1: Principal’s Welcome Page 2: Head of Sixth Form Welcome Page 3: Student Comments on Sixth Form Page 4: Trinity A Level Results/University Data 2015-17 Page 5: Building a Programme of Study / Entry Requirements Page 6: Subject Options / Combinations Page 7: Example Option Blocks Pages 8-9: Sixth Form Study Timetable Page 10: Sixth Form PSHE Programme Page 11: Citizenship and Enrichment / Pastoral Care / Pastoral Team Page 12: Advice / Work Experience / Student Voice Page 13: University Links / Additional Support / Bursary Page 14: Catholicity / Extra Curricular Opportunities / Trips and Activities Page 15: Pre-requisite Grades for entry onto A Level courses
A Level Subject Descriptors
Page 16: Art Page 17: Biology Page 18: Chemistry Page 19: English Language Page 20: English Literature Page 21: Further Mathematics Pages 22-23: Geography Page 24: History Page 25: Mathematics and Further Mathematics Page 26: Modern Foreign Languages (French, German and Spanish) Page 27: Physical Education Page 28: Physics Page 29: Product Design (3D Design) Page 30: Psychology Page 31: Religious Education Page 32: Sociology Page 33: Theatre Studies Page 34: Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Trinity Sixth Form Application Forms
Page 35: Internal Application Form Page 36: External Application Form
Other Information
Page 37: Parents / Students Blank Page (for notes) Page 38: Additional Information / Further Contact Details
We are very proud of the destinations
our students aim for and achieve. Over
recent years, former Trinity pupils have
studied at Oxbridge and Russell Group
universities, and we can count influential
artists, sportspeople, actors and
business people amongst our alumni.
Just as impressively, former Trinity
students are active in the third sector
and work as leaders of charities and
social enterprises. We are a varied,
talented and caring community.
In 2018, our sixth form students will
continue in this tradition. Whilst we will
always focus on the importance of
academic attainment and tertiary
destinations, we also commit to
encouraging independent enrichment
and community stewardship.
As a school, we are conscious that the
values and attitudes our sixth formers
develop inform their employability, their
engagement with university learning and
their success in later life.
Chris Gabbett Principal
I am honoured to be the leader of a
creative, vibrant and aspirational school;
a model for progressive Catholic
education in the 21st century. Trinity is a
place of equality, opportunity, inclusion
and excellence, where every individual
in the school is valued for their unique
contribution to school life.
Our motto, ‘Equal by means of God’s
Image’ underpins every action at our
school. We strive towards equality and a
sense of justice, and have high
expectations of our students in this
regard. We are a Pax Christi school,
and principles of social justice and non-
violence are at the core of our mission.
To reinforce this, all Trinity students are
expected to engage in community
stewardship and support.
PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME
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I am delighted to welcome all prospective students of Trinity Sixth Form for September 2018. As Head of Sixth Form I am proud to be involved in such a key transitional stage of their educational life, and hope that Trinity Sixth Form is able to offer students the choices in progressing towards their desired academic pathway. Over the next few months students will face some difficult decisions related to their future study and inevitable pressure with forthcoming examinations. Whatever destination is decided upon, I hope all students and parents feel as informed as possible about what is available at Trinity. There are a diverse range of academic options available for Sixth Form study, and time will be spent over the remaining months of Year 11 working with students; parents; and subject staff to ensure that the right academic choices are made. An excellent support network is available for students from an academic and pastoral perspective. Subject teachers create an extremely positive working environment that maximises the quality of teaching and learning taking place in lessons, as well as offering a network of support and intervention as required. Pastorally, our tutor team will offer very strong support in all aspects of Sixth Form life.
Whilst there will be great importance and focus based on academic study, I firmly believe it is not just about what results are achieved at the end of Year 13 study. Students are positively
encouraged to develop greater independence; socially and emotionally as individuals; and the sense of being part of a Sixth Form community. Students who leave Trinity are well rounded individuals, and continue to be excellent ambassadors at their next stage of academic study or otherwise. I urge all students to take time in ensuring the choices made are right for them, as this is a crucial stage of their education. The information provided in this prospectus is the first stage of the process, and I hope this stimulates positive dialogue between students, family members, and staff at Trinity. I look forward to receiving applications to study at Trinity, and am more than happy to discuss any aspect of individual academic pathways with students and parents. Marc Johnson Head of Sixth Form
HEAD OF SIXTH FORM WELCOME
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“Trinity Sixth Form is a dynamic, supportive and nurturing environment where the strong community spirit helps the individual achieve.”
Tom Knight
“Trinity is a wonderful Sixth Form that encourages independent learning and creativity.”
Luke Carr
“Trinity Sixth Form is a place where students can learn and develop academically as members of a community.”
Rosie Hannan
“What makes Trinity Sixth Form special is the people, both the teachers and the students.”
Caitlin Knights
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A LEVEL RESULTS (2015-17)
UNIVERSITY DATA (2015-17)
Trinity students accepted at 50 different universities, undertaking 75 separate university courses. 87% of students who applied via UCAS went to university. 74% of students received their first choice university or better through UCAS adjustment. 27% of students went to Russell Group universities. 8 students applied to Oxbridge, of which 2 were accepted. 64% of all Year 13 students went to university. Multiple students applying to university post Year 13, accessing support of Trinity School in their UCAS application.
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2015/16 2016/17
A* 5.4% 10.2%
A*-A 20.8% 27.7%
A*-B 48.1% 47.6%
A*-C 71.2% 76.2%
A*-E 97.3% 99.3%
BUILDING A PROGRAMME OF STUDY As a dynamic institution, constantly aiming to improve and develop our post 16 educational provision, we aim to provide students with an increased choice of options which will enable them to achieve at the highest levels. Consequently we provide a diverse range of A Level subject choices, and endeavour to have minimal restrictions on subject combinations. Details on building a programme of study and individual subject information can be found in this prospectus, but it is important to understand the structure of A Level courses and the nature of the exams undertaken. WHAT SUBJECTS SHOULD BE STUDIED? There is no simple answer to this question. Subject choices should reflect not only study interests and academic strengths, but more importantly long terms higher education and career aspirations. Finding out what subjects to study may require some in depth research. A good starting point would be to utilise the UCAS website (www.ucas.com), or to access support from Karen Greening (Careers Advisor); and Mary La Spisa/Fay Kite (Careers/Work Experience Coordinators).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS For any student who is considering Trinity Sixth Form, there are 3 elements that we analyse to ensure Trinity is the right destination for them, and that the subjects selected for Key Stage 5 study are reflective of the optimal progress strived for: Pre-requisite grades Meeting of the pre-requisite GCSE grade to undertake the subject at Key Stage 5 level is a fundamental requirement. Please refer to further into the prospectus to be clear on the academic expectations of all students prior to beginning Year 12 at Trinity. Attendance Unless there are extenuating circumstances preventing this, we expect all students joining Trinity Sixth Form to have maintained attendance in Year 11 of at least 92% in line with OFSTED guidelines. Engagement Students at Trinity School are not just monitored in terms of their academic progress, but also their engagement in lessons. Students selecting specific subjects to study in Key Stage 5 will be expected to have achieved a minimum average engagement score of 4 or above in Year 11 study of GCSE subjects that directly link to intended Key Stage 5 study.
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SUBJECT OPTIONS IN SIXTH FORM The significant majority of students in Trinity Sixth Form will be expected to undertake a maximum of 3 A Levels. Prior to September 2016, Year 12 students at Trinity started with four subjects at A Level, with the expectation they would withdraw from their weakest subject at the end of Year 12. We believe this prevented students from achieving their best in all academic areas, and the majority not attaining a positive result in their fourth subject. Students with very high academic aspirations and those who are predicted A*-A grades at GCSE across the breadth of study, will be offered the chance to do 4 A Levels should they wish. Any students undertaking 3 A Levels will be required to complete the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) during their compulsory RE lessons. This is a piece of work requiring students to plan, prepare, research and present on a topic of particular interest. The timeframe for completing the EPQ is in two cohorts during an academic year: October to December February to May Further details of the EPQ are available in the A Level subject descriptors list. SUBJECT COMBINATIONS Please be advised that we as a school will do our utmost to ensure your child is able to access the A Level subjects of
their choice. However, this cannot be guaranteed through factors such as: Student numbers wanting to do the
subject Staff availability Timetable constraints GCSE results attained Predicted grades Clashes with other subjects In the event of this, students will be offered study options from the subject blocks and be asked to make an alternative choice. We as a school will endeavour to give students as much notice of this as possible if any issues arise. OPTION BLOCKS FOR SUBJECTS It is intended by the end of the Spring Term (March 2018) the option blocks for each subject will be finalised. Once this is completed we will advise parents/students whether the proposed timetable for study works or not. Option blocks are generated once we have received all of the Sixth Form applications from students, so we can gauge interest for particular subjects or combinations of subjects. MINIMUM NUMBERS FOR STUDY The school reserves the right to withdraw provision for an A Level subject if pupil numbers are too low. If this is the case we will advise parents/students as soon as we are aware of this as a situation. The final decision will be made by our Senior Leadership Team. 6
EXAMPLE SIXTH FORM OPTION BLOCKS
Please note that the table below is NOT the combination of subjects available to students starting in September 2018, and was the final version used for
the current Year 12 students.
GCSE MATHEMATICS/ENGLISH RETAKES Unfortunately, some students who want to do A Levels do not successfully complete their GCSEs in Mathematics and English (Language or Literature) during Year 11 to a minimum of a Grade 4. In the event of this situation, Trinity School will allow students to retake their GCSE Mathematics and/or English during Year 12 if they meet the pre-requisite grades for their other subject areas. Please be advised that retaking of GCSE Mathematics and/or English may prevent the undertaking of 3 A Levels, depending on factors mentioned on the previous page. We will discuss this individually with you as students/parents should this be the case.
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Additional A Level subjects such as German and Spanish will be offered at Trinity. Subjects such as Economics, Photography, PE, Politics and Textiles will be explored as A Level study options at Trinity or in collaboration with Kingsley School.
SIXTH FORM ADDITIONAL STUDY TIMETABLE
My aim is to ensure all students have given themselves the best opportunity they can to achieve their optimum across their A Level study. I want Trinity Sixth Form to be the stepping stone to whatever pathway any student wants to pursue, and by focusing students on their study patterns and habits will hopefully make this process better. Year 12 students who undertake 3 subjects have an A Level programme of 35/60 periods (58.3%), which leave 25 periods of non contact time for students to complement work undertaken in each subject with effective independent study or accessing of additional support as required. There are many incoming Sixth Form students who already have an excellent study ethic and utilise time very well in school, so I am very keen to stress this plan is not to penalise them in any way. The plan is intended to enhance the quality of A Level study, as well as regulate time students are spending in school working to their potential. HOW IT WORKS: For any student doing 3 A Levels + Compulsory RE (35 periods), they will be asked to make their timetable up to a minimum of 50 periods across the 10 day timetable. This then leaves 10 lessons of independent study that can be done away from school. This gives students autonomy in utilising study time away from school, as well as increasing the amount of time they will be in school to maximise effective study and consolidation of quality Sixth Form study. I believe it counter-productive if all Sixth Form students are told to be in school all of the time – especially the policing of this (which I appreciate can be the case for students studying in school when not in lessons). It is also hoped that as particularly with last year with a significant number of Sixth Form students, that students work beyond the recommended study periods. Please note that the recommendation is a minimum number of periods, and I am happy if students want to be in school studying for longer! KEY: Areas labelled “Subject 1, 2 or 3” are examples of a timetable where lessons have
been allocated. The pink “school study” boxes are those where students (having selected them) will
be expected to utilise their time in school. The black areas are lessons selected/identified by pupils where they do not have to
be on site, or if on site are not required to use for study time (eg – use the Common Room).
The red Monday’s are compulsory Liturgy attendance – irrespective of whether they have a designated study session following this or not.
Year 12 students will be expected in school at 9.00am every morning.
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EXAMPLE OF A CURRENT TIMETABLE FOR A YEAR 12 STUDENT DOING 3 SUBJECTS:
EXAMPLE OF HOW THE STUDY PLAN FOR A YEAR 12 STUDENT DOING 3 SUBJECTS WORKS:
DAY P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6
DAY 1: MONDAY
SUBJECT 2
SUBJECT 1
SUBJECT 2
SUBJECT 3
DAY 2: TUESDAY
SUBJECT 1
SUBJECT 3
SUBJECT 3
DAY 3: WEDNESDAY
SUBJECT 2
SUBJECT 2
COMP. RE
DAY 4: THURSDAY
SUBJECT 1
SUBJECT 1
SUBJECT 3
SUBJECT 2
DAY 5: FRIDAY
SUBJECT 1
SUBJECT 2
SUBJECT 3
DAY 6: MONDAY
SUBJECT 1
SUBJECT 3
SUBJECT 3
SUBJECT 1
DAY 7: TUESDAY
SUBJECT 2
SUBJECT 2
SUBJECT 1
SUBJECT 3
DAY 8: WEDNESDAY
SUBJECT 1
SUBJECT 2
SUBJECT 3
DAY 9: THURSDAY
COMP. RE
SUBJECT 1
SUBJECT 3
SUBJECT 2
DAY 10: FRIDAY
SUBJECT 1
SUBJECT 2
SUBJECT 3
DAY P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6
DAY 1: MONDAY
SUBJECT 2
SUBJECT 1
SCHOOL STUDY
SUBJECT 2
SUBJECT 3
DAY 2: TUESDAY
SCHOOL STUDY
SCHOOL STUDY
SUBJECT 1
SCHOOL STUDY
SUBJECT 3
SUBJECT 3
DAY 3: WEDNESDAY
SUBJECT 2
SUBJECT 2
SCHOOL STUDY
COMP. RE
DAY 4: THURSDAY
SUBJECT 1
SCHOOL STUDY
SUBJECT 1
SUBJECT 3
SUBJECT 2
DAY 5: FRIDAY
SCHOOL STUDY
SUBJECT 1
SCHOOL STUDY
SUBJECT 2
SUBJECT 3
DAY 6: MONDAY
SUBJECT 1
SCHOOL STUDY
SUBJECT 3
SUBJECT 3
SUBJECT 1
SCHOOL STUDY
DAY 7: TUESDAY
SUBJECT 2
SUBJECT 2
SUBJECT 1
SCHOOL STUDY
SUBJECT 3
DAY 8: WEDNESDAY
SCHOOL STUDY
SUBJECT 1
SUBJECT 2
SCHOOL STUDY
SUBJECT 3
DAY 9: THURSDAY
COMP. RE
SUBJECT 1
SUBJECT 3
SUBJECT 2
SCHOOL STUDY
DAY 10: FRIDAY
SUBJECT 1
SCHOOL STUDY
SUBJECT 2
SUBJECT 3
PSHCE PROGRAMME As previously in Years 7 to 11, students will undertake a PSHCE programme designed to equip them with a multitude of skills, knowledge and understanding across a wide breadth of key topic areas pertinent to them at the ages of 16-18, complementing their key areas of academic study. A range of guest speakers; external providers; key agencies; and pastoral based opportunities will be made available for students to play an active role in their progression as a well rounded student at Trinity. In addition, a range of independent sessions will be made available where the students have to play a crucial part in decision making and consider aspects of their academic and personal progression that can be further enhanced to maximise the quality of their learning. Students will access PSHCE sessions on one day every half term, where the academic timetable will be suspended to facilitate the range of provision provided. Pupils are also expected to complete a PSHCE booklet which charts their progress during the PSHCE calendar, as well as identifying key steps they need to take following on from sessions undertaken. This will be completed in their own time between the PSHCE days. Please find below an overview of the range of PSHCE provision and activities available to students across Trinity Sixth Form during this current academic year.
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YEAR 12 PSHCE CURRICULUM 2017/18: Alcohol, Apprenticeships, Blood & Organ Donation, Catholicity, CSE, Citizenship, Democracy, Diversity, Domestic Violence/Reporting Abuse, Employability Workshops, EPQ, Healthy Relationships, Independent Study Time, Individual Liberty, Learning to Budget, MacMillan Cancer Talk, Mental Health, NCS, Online Bullying. Personal Finance/Cyber Crime, Prevent, Road Safety, Stress Management, Study Skills, UCAS Introduction & Process, WAYC, Work Experience Development Tasks, Year 11/GCSE Review. YEAR 13 PSHCE CURRICULUM 2017/18 Apprenticeships, Budgeting as a Student, Catholicity, Citizenship, Clearing/Adjustment, FGM, Healthy Relationships, MacMillan Cancer Talk, Mental Health, Mutual Respect, Personal Statements, Prevent, Protective Behaviours, Road Safety, Rule of Law, Stress Management, Student Finance, Student Life, Study Skills, Tolerance, UCAS Applications, Year 12/AS Review.
GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOU! CITIZENSHIP AND ENRICHMENT Students are positively encouraged to utilise time away from their study in the form of citizenship and enrichment, by giving up to an hour of their own time per week. We are proud of the way Trinity students not only work very hard on all aspects of their study, but also the supportive way they assist other students around the school or within the local community – often committing themselves to more than suggested. Opportunities for this will be discussed with students at the beginning of each academic year – areas include: Mentoring of younger students Support of students in subjects of
particular interest to them Paired reading Extracurricular support – breakfast/
lunchtime/after school clubs Support in local primary schools Support of whole school events Monitoring of key study spaces Students are encouraged to independently make decisions on areas of citizenship and enrichment they are interested in, but are actively supported by staff in sourcing suitable opportunities.
PASTORAL CARE One of the major strengths of Trinity Sixth Form is our pastoral system. The tutors take primary responsibility for monitoring the progress of each student in their tutor group. Tutor groups in years 12 and 13 are structured so that as well as fast track integration and socialising of students, advice, support and guidance is quickly to hand. Students are also assigned an Academic Referee for Year 13. In addition, we offer all our students a comprehensive system of work experience, higher education advice and counselling. SIXTH FORM PASTORAL TEAM Marc Johnson (Head of Sixth Form) Mike Allison (Assistant Head of Sixth Form/Year 13 Form Tutor) Collette Doherty (Year 13 Form Tutor) Amy Graves (Year 13 Form Tutor) Sheri Horn (Year 12 Form Tutor) Fay Kite (Year 12 Form Tutor/Careers & Work Experience Advisor) Mary La Spisa (Sixth Form Welfare & Adminstration/Work Experience Co-ordinator) Emma Mort (Year 13 Form Tutor) Elizabeth Whordley (Year 13 Form Tutor)
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ADVICE, INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE In a fast-changing world, the decisions you make at 16-plus have become increasingly complicated and ever more important. It is crucial that, as far as possible, you make the right choice at this stage, to enable you to lay the foundation for Higher Education and/or for future employment. Our aim is to provide each student with the information and guidance that you require at this vital time and then to devise with you a programme which best suits your individual ability and ambitions.
WORK EXPERIENCE As part of the Sixth Form programme, all students will be required to undertake a week of work experience towards the end of Year 12 study (June 2019). Students will be given access extensive support and resources in devising an appropriate Curriculum Vitae and Letter of Application, as well as being able to discuss potential options with our excellent Work Experience team of Mary La Spisa and Fay Kite.
STUDENT VOICE It is essential students in Sixth Form are able to feel fully integrated and involved all aspects of school life, and it is something we at Trinity School pride ourselves with. Every student has the opportunity to nominate themselves for the Sixth Form School Council, and have a direct input on matters that directly affect their cohort. Selected students can also represent the Sixth Form in the Whole School Council with representatives from other year groups. Furthermore, each academic year a Head Boy and Head Girl are elected following an interview and presentation process. Students in this prestigious position represent the best values of a Trinity School student, and take on ambassadorial responsibilities at key events during the school year.
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UNIVERSITY LINKS We are also proud of the many university links that have been set up over the past number of years. These links combine a mixture of Russell Group and modern universities using a focus of progression from Key Stage 4 through to further education and identifying the pathways to ensure that this goal is realised. All pupils will have access to master class sessions which are provided by a wide range of universities who work with our sixth form course leaders. Additionally, local universities provide study support sessions combined with workshops on key areas such as the UCAS Process; Personal Statements; Student Finance and Student Life, which prepare Trinity students for life at university and the financial implications that may arise. In addition, Year 12 students are invited to attend the UCAS Exhibition at the NEC, to ensure they are informed of the range of courses and opportunities available in preparation for their UCAS application.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT All Sixth Form students have the opportunity to access Study Extension Periods which take place every week and help students by: Supplementing classroom learning Helping with specific study
difficulties Covering revision topics and
supporting students who are retaking examinations
Helping students who are late starters on a course or who have missed lessons
Stretching and challenging individuals
Provide help for students in the completion of homework
16-19 BURSARY FUND The 16-19 Bursary Fund provides financial support for young people to stay in education. The Department for Education and the YPLA have set out clear criteria for the administration of funding which can be found at www.direct.gov.uk/16-19bursary. Students who meet the criteria (in full) will be able to receive a bursary directly from Trinity Sixth Form to which conditions (targets) might be attached –an example of this is attendance. Subject to available funding, occasional discretionary bursaries can also be awarded to students in financial difficulty.
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CATHOLICITY Trinity Sixth Form continues the commitment to build a community based on excellence, aspiration, inclusion and redemption inspired by faith. We remember the words of Jesus “I have come so that you might have life and live in all its fullness” and encourage students to develop beyond their potential in all areas of their lives. All Sixth Form students are given the opportunity to go to St. Cassian’s Retreat Centre in Kintbury. Participating in a Kintbury retreat can be a whole-life enhancing experience, reaching out to spiritual, emotional and physical dimensions of one’s life. Students are also given the opportunity to go to Taize on an ecumenical pilgrimage. The meetings at Taize are about searching, listening and thinking about what it means to be a human being, and how we can do something to bring justice, peace and hope to our world. The school provides an opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation once a month, and there is also a voluntary Mass at lunchtime should students wish to attend.
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES There are plenty of amazing opportunities to participate in additional activities at Trinity Sixth Form whatever your interest and role. Society groups are designed which cater for interests in Drama, Film, Sport and Community projects. You have the opportunity to design your own society and build an interest group of like-minded students. We have a strong tradition of building successful sixth form football and rugby teams which have regularly competed against other local colleges and sixth forms. In addition we run creative writing workshops, art clubs and previously produced a Sixth Form magazine which are open to all students to undertake.
TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES In addition to the European ski excursion that takes place biannually, there are also residential courses, theatre trips, language exchanges, lecture and seminar visits which are arranged by a variety of subject departments. These courses and events are extremely well attended by all students and continue to be a key strength of the sixth form.
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GCSE PRE-REQUISITE GRADE SHEET For individual subjects at A Level
SUBJECT ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR A LEVEL Art GCSE Art is a requirement for this course at Grade 6 or above. Biology Grade 6 in Biology or Trilogy Science. Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics. Chemistry Grade 6 in GCSE Trilogy Science and Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics. Or Chemistry GCSE (from the Separate Science Course) Grade 6 and Mathematics Grade 6. English Language Grade 6 in GCSE English Language or Literature. English Literature Grade 6 at GCSE English Language or Literature and a commitment to reading widely. Further Mathematics Grade 7+ in GCSE Mathematics and engagement scores of 4 or better throughout Year 11. Geography English GCSE and Mathematics GCSE at Grade 6. GCSE Geography at Grade 6 or above is preferred, although we will take students who have not studied the subject at GCSE level. History Grade 6 at GCSE History. Mathematics Grade 6+ in GCSE Mathematics and engagement scores of 4 or better throughout Year 11. MFL Grade 6 at GCSE. Physics Grade 6 in GCSE Double Science or Grade 6 in GCSE Physics GCSE and Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics. Product Design (3D) Product Design GCSE at Grade 5 recommended. GCSE English, Maths and Science at Grade 5 or better required. Psychology Grade 6 or above in GCSE English for A Level study. Religious Education GCSE Grade 6 or above in RE, and preferably English GCSE at Grade 6 or above. Sociology Grade 6 or above in GCSE History if studied or English, and Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics. Theatre Studies Drama GCSE at Grade 6 or above, or extensive experience outside of school. GCSE English Language or Literature at Grade 5 or above. 15
ART
Course Type A Level Exam Board WJEC Pre-requisite qualifications GCSE Art is a requirement for this course at grade 6 or above. Course overview The main purpose of any course in Art and Design is to develop your ability to appreciate the visual world; respond in a personal and creative way, and contribute for the benefit of yourself and others. The skills you require will be to some extent determined by the area of study you choose. However; whether you see yourself as a painter, graphic designer, photographer or film maker; the same basic principles and skills apply. Our course covers practical, theoretical and critical/historical aspects of Art and Design. You will have the opportunity to develop your own creative skills and the techniques in practical work and critical studies – a component which gives you the chance to explore the work of other artists, crafts people and designers across time, culture and place. We emphasise individuality and flexibility within a coherent structure and our core course unit content aims to offer you a sound base from which to explore other areas of interest should you wish to do so. We adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to creative learning which supports a broad base of subject related disciplines. Based on demand we could potentially offer experience in: graphic design, mixed media, TV, film and video. Assessment
Suggested Career Paths
Vocational and Degree Courses
Work based training
Graphic Design
Photography
Product Design
Advertising
Architecture
Fashion and Textiles
Publishing and the Media
Environmental Design
Museums and Galleries
Marketing
Illustration and animation
Jewellery Designer
For more information, please contact Sheri Horn (Head of Art).
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Examination Component—Fine Art Weighting
A Level Unit 3 – Art and Design - Coursework, Practical Work and Personal Study 60%
Unit 4 – Art and Design - Externally Set Assignment 40%
Trips and outings with the course
Local and national gallery exhibition visits
European study trip
Day workshops at different locations
Visiting artists, designers and photographers
Skills Developed
Communication
Information Technology
Working with others
Problem Solving
Improving own learning and performance
BIOLOGY
Course Type A Level Exam Board OCR Pre-requisite qualifications 6 in Biology or Trilogy Science. Grade 6 in Mathematics. Biology A (H020/H420) Learners study biology using a context based approach. Ideas are introduced within relevant and interesting settings which help learners to anchor their conceptual knowledge of the range of biological topics required at GCE level. Practical skills are embedded within the specification and learners are expected to carry out practical work in preparation for a written examination that will specifically test these skills. The Biology specification aims to encourage learner to:
develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other
develop and demonstrate a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods
develop competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem solving skills
develop their interest in and enthusiasm for the subject, including developing an interest in further study and careers associated with the subject
understand how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society.
Overview of A Level in Biology A (H020/H420) Content is split into modules:
Module 1 – Development of practical skills in biology
Module 2 – Foundations in Biology
Module 3 – Exchange and transport
Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and disease
Module 5 – Communication, homeostasis and energy
Module 6—Genetics, evolution and ecosystems Assessment End of Year 13 - 3 A Level examinations: Paper 1 - Biological Processes Paper 2 - Biological Diversity Paper 3 - Unified Biology Plus A Level Practical Endorsement For more information, please contact Pinder Cheema (Head of Science), Matt Alton or Thomas Garner.
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CHEMISTRY
Course Type A Level Exam Board AQA Pre-requisite qualifications GCSE Science and Additional Science grade 6 and Mathematics grade 6. Or Chemistry GCSE (from the Separate Science Course) grade 6 and Mathematics grade 6. Course Overview AQA A Level Chemistry is a rigorous, challenging and ultimately rewarding course that develops students' scientific skills and knowledge. The 2015 specification will help to inspire students, nurture their passion for chemistry and lay the foundations for further study and the workplace.
During the course you will investigate how and why substances behave as they do. The social, economic, environmental and technological applications of Chemistry are also stressed. Our objective is to ensure learning is enjoyable, and enhances a candidate’s enthusiasm for Chemistry. We believe in learning through practical. Wherever possible, our students carry out experimental work to illustrate the theoretical principles covered in the course.
Assessment Suggested career paths
Scientific Journalism
Scientific Research
Illustration and Animation
Education and Community
Medicine / Pathology
Forensic Science
Veterinary Science
Dentistry Skills developed
Communication
Data Analysis
Team Work
Research
Report Writing
Logical Reasoning
Practical
Problem Solving
Note Making
Numeracy For more information, please contact Pinder Cheema (Head of Science), Amanda Woodward or Francesca Wright.
Examination Component Weighting
A Level
Unit 1: Relevant physical chemistry topics (sections 3.1.1 to 3.1.4, 3.1.6 to 3.1.8 and 3.1.10 to 3.1.12) Inorganic chemistry (section 3.2) Relevant practical skills
35% of A Level
Unit 2: Relevant physical chemistry topics (sections 3.1.2 to 3.1.6 and 3.1.9) Organic chemistry (section 3.3) Relevant practical skills
35% of A Level
Unit 3: Any content Any practical skills
30% of A Level
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Course Type A Level Exam Board Eduqas Pre-requisite qualifications Grade 6 in English Language or English Literature Course Overview A study of the theory and practice of the English language. The course looks closely at the uses of spoken and written English using linguistic theory as a tool for analysis. We also develop students' own writing skills, helping them to write successfully for different audiences and purposes and to edit their own work. How is the Course assessed and organised?
Suggested Career Paths
Media
Advertising
Marketing
Journalism
Teaching
Law
Many students go on to degree courses in English Language, Linguistics or Journalism. Skills Developed
Creative writing
Analysis of Style
Effective written and spoken communication
Critical judgement
Selection and interpretation Trips and Outings Possibility of:
Specialist lectures
Visit to the Public Records Office in Warwick
Visit to primary school to look at children’s Literacy For more information, please contact Seath Tankard Crook (Raising Standards Lead/Communication Faculty).
Qualification Details Weighting
A Level
Examined Unit: Language Concepts and Issues Analysis of Spoken Language and Language Issues
30%
Examined Unit: Language Change over Time Language Change over Time and English in the 21st Century
30%
Examined Unit: Creative and Critical Use of Language
20%
Coursework: Investigation into Language and Identity
20%
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ENGLISH LITERATURE
Course Type A Level Exam Board Eduqas Pre-requisite qualifications Grade 6 in GCSE English Language or Literature and a commitment to reading widely. Course Overview This new Advanced Literature course will challenge and inspire. You will read a variety of challenging and thought provoking texts and engage with a range of different writers, contexts and concepts. From the great tragedies of William Shakespeare to the great plays of the 20th Century American theatre, from the 21st Century novel to poetry about love, loss and the passage of time, this A Level will prove academically and emotionally fulfilling. Topics covered
King Lear by William Shakespeare
John Donne: Selected Poems
The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster
Thomas Hardy: Selected Poems
Literature, history and culture between 1880-1910 and 1918-1939
TS Eliot: Selected Poems
A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
A 19th and 21st Century novel of the student’s choice How is the Course assessed and organised?
Suggested Career Paths
English Literature can lead to a variety of career paths where critical thinking and a high level of literacy is valued. For example, journalism, marketing, law, education, arts and culture, social media, business....
Skills Developed
Writing coherently and persuasively
Critical thinking skills
Analysing texts precisely and thoughtfully
Engaging with historical, social and cultural contexts
Understanding a variety of perspectives when writing about a text
Trips and Outings
Theatrical productions
Practical workshops
University lectures For more information, please contact Oliver Turner (Head of English).
Qualification Component Weighting
A Level
Three Examined Units: Poetry; Drama; Unseen Poetry and Prose 80%
Coursework: Two Prose Texts 20%
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FURTHER MATHEMATICS (in addition to Mathematics)
Course Type A Level (Reformed: AS is decoupled and no longer counts towards the A Level) Exam Board Edexcel (Accredited Specifications and sample assessment materials are available from the Edexel website) Pre-requisite qualifications Grade 7+ in GCSE Mathematics and engagement scores of 4 or better throughout Year 11. Course Overview Further Mathematics AS/A Levels are available for those students who wish to extend their knowledge of even more advanced mathematics, perhaps with a view to studying a mathematics related degree at university. The AS and A Level qualifications remain highly prestigious to employers and universities. Universities consider Further Mathematics as a “facilitating subject”. The modules covered include Further Statistics and/or Mechanics alongside the Further Pure elements. The main principles of the course are that students are actively involved in developing mathematical ideas and appropriate use is made of technological advances. Suggested Career Paths Sciences Business Technology Design Psychology Philosophy Economics Accountancy Architecture Engineering Law
Skills Developed
Recall, select and use of appropriate mathematics, facts, techniques and concepts.
Solve problems using mathematical/computer software.
Modelling/Proof: turning real-world problems into mathematical problems.
Capacity to assimilate and communicate highly technical information.
Be flexible, and approach the same problem from different points of view.
Think clearly.
Pay attention to detail.
Manipulate precise and intricate ideas.
Follow complex reasoning.
Construct logical arguments and expose illogical ones.
Work independently, without constant support from teachers; or cooperatively with others to solve common problems.
Develop determination, perseverance, creativity, self confidence, and intellectual rigour.
Research skills.
Use of accurate and clear communication skills. For more information, please contact Gunny Patel (Head of Mathematics) or Alan Harper (Lead Teacher—Key Stage 5 Mathematics).
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GEOGRAPHY (A LEVEL)
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GEOGRAPHY
A Level Fieldwork in Geography
A Level students must complete a minimum of four days of fieldwork.
Fieldwork must be carried out in relation to physical and human geography.
Trinity Geography department are required to provide evidence of this fieldwork in the form of a written fieldwork statement.
A-level fieldwork may be carried out in relation to the compulsory or optional specification content.
For more information, please contact Darren Jones (Head of Geography).
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HISTORY
Course Type A Level Exam Board AQA Pre-requisite qualifications Grade 6 in GCSE History What the course is about? Component 1- Breadth Study – The Tudors: England, 1485-1603 Students study in breadth issues of change, continuity, cause and consequence in the period.
Part 1 Year 12 - Consolidation of the Tudor Dynasty: England, 1485-1547 Henry VII 1485-1509; Henry VIII, 1509-1547; Part 2 Year 13 - England: Turmoil and Triumph, 1547-1603 Instability and consolidation: ‘the Mid-Tudor Crisis’ 1547-1563; The triumph of Elizabeth, 1563-1603. Component 2- Depth Study- The Cold War, 1945-1991 This unit provides students with the opportunity to study in depth the evolving course of international relations during an era of tension between communist and capitalist powers which brought threats as a nuclear Armageddon Part 1 Year 12 - To the brink of Nuclear War: International Relations, 1945-1962. The Origins of the Cold War, 1945-49; The Widening of the Cold War, 1949-1955, The Global War, 1955-1963. Part 2 Year 13 - From Détente to the end of the Cold War, 1962-1991 Confrontation and cooperation,1963 -1968; The Brezhnev era, 1968-1985; The Ending of the Cold War, 1985-1991. Component 3- Historical Investigation. (20%) Non- Examined Assessment Candidates will be required to submit a Historical Investigation (extended essay) of 3000-3500 words. There is a choice of issue and question around a theme. The issue to be studied must be placed in the context of approximately 100 years. The theme will be the development of Civil Rights in the USA for African Americans 1865-1967.
What next? The History A Level is a highly regarded academic qualification among the universities and employers alike. The ‘Which’ consumer guides wrote the following in their ‘Which subject; Which career? ‘Historians are regarded as having had an education that trains their minds to assemble, organise and present facts and opinions and this is very useful quality in many walks of life and careers…History is an excellent preparation for very many other jobs’. History graduates often go on to work in various fields such as Law, Journalism, Business, Economics and Politics. For more information, please contact Collette Doherty (Head of History), or a member of the History department.
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MATHEMATICS
Course Type A Level (Reformed: AS is decoupled and no longer counts towards the A Level) Exam Board Edexcel (Accredited Specifications and sample assessment materials are available from the Edexel website) Pre-requisite qualifications Grade 6+ in GCSE Mathematics and engagement scores of 4 or better throughout Year 11. Course Overview A Level Mathematics in the Sixth Form can be combined successfully with a variety of subjects. Whilst being of obvious use to the scientist, it adds an extra dimension and ways of studying for others. Universities consider Mathematics as a “facilitating subject”. It is: ESSENTIAL for Physics, Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics at University. VALUABLE and RECOMMENDED for all other Science options, Medicine, Social Science, Psychology, Geography, Architecture, Geology, etc... The A level course is a challenging and accessible course which develops ability and confidence in mathematics and its application together with an appreciation of how mathematical ideas help in the understanding of the world and society in which we live. All students will study Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Mechanics; at a ratio of 2:1 Pure to Applied A calculator with the ability to compute with summary statistics and statistical distributions (amongst other functions) is a requirement. We strongly recommend the Casio fx-9750GII (Graphic) or the new Casio fx-991EX Classwiz (non-graphic) calculator. These can be purchased through the school, lower than the retail price. Suggested Career Paths Sciences Business Technology Design Psychology Philosophy Economics Accountancy Architecture Engineering Law
Skills Developed
Recall, select and use of appropriate mathematics, facts, techniques and concepts.
Solve problems using mathematical/computer software.
Modelling/Proof: turning real-world problems into mathematical problems.
Capacity to assimilate and communicate highly technical information.
Be flexible, and approach the same problem from different points of view.
Think clearly.
Pay attention to detail.
Manipulate precise and intricate ideas.
Follow complex reasoning.
Construct logical arguments and expose illogical ones.
Work independently, without constant support from teachers; or cooperatively with others to solve common problems.
Develop determination, perseverance, creativity, self confidence, and intellectual rigour.
Research skills
Use of accurate and clear communication skills. For more information, please contact Gunny Patel (Head of Mathematics)
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MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES (French, German and Spanish)
Course Type A Level Exam Board AQA Pre-requisite qualifications Grade 6 at GCSE What is the course about? The course aims to develop students’ linguistic skills of the spoken and written word, communicating confidently and clearly, alongside developing a critical insight into and contact with the contemporary society and cultural background of the country. Languages Offered: French German Spanish
How will the course be taught? The fully integrated course involves a multi-skill approach to speaking, listening, reading and writing. Language activities are very varied and include such exercises as role-play, reporting tasks, discussions, interviews and games. Students are strongly advised to pay an extended visit to the country concerned. Suggested Career Paths
Business
Marketing
Law
Medicine
Journalism
Travel and tourism
Interpreting
Teaching Skills Developed
Expressing views, feelings and emotions
Imaginative and creative skills
Effective communication
Translation
Cultural awareness
Grammatical knowledge
Research skills
Giving presentations For more information, please contact Sarah Baggott (Head of Modern Foreign Languages).
Level Component Weighting Method of Assessment
A2 Paper 1 – Listening, Reading and Writing 40% of A2 2 hours 30 minutes written examination – 160 marks
Paper 2– Writing 30% of A2 2hr - 90 marks
Paper 3 – Speaking 30 % of A2 21-23 min - 60 marks
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Course Type A Level Exam Board OCR Pre-requisite qualifications At least a Grade 5 in GCSE PE, Grade 5 in English and Grade 6 in Science. Key Features Course has four distinct components students must study and demonstrate knowledge and understanding in; Physiology/Psychology/Sociology/Practical Work. Course Overview The focus of these specifications is on participation and performance in physical activity as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle.
For more information, please contact Adam Willis (Lead Teacher—Key Stage 5 Physical Education).
Content Overview Assessment Overview
Applied anatomy and physiology Exercise physiology Biomechanics, including technology in sport
Physiological factors affecting performance 90 Marks 2hr examination paper
30%
of total A level
Skill acquisition Sports psychology
Psychological and socio-cultural themes in physical education 60 Marks 1hr examination paper
20%
of total A level
Performance or Coaching Evaluation of Performance for Improvement (EPI)
Performance in physical education 60 Marks Non-Exam Assessment
30%
of total A level
Sport & society Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport
Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport 60 Marks 1hr examination paper
20%
of total A level
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PHYSICS
Course Type A Level Exam Board AQA Pre-requisite qualifications Grade 6 in Double Science or Grade 6 in Physics. GCSE and Grade 6 in Maths. Course overview Physics is an attempt to understand the physical world. It describes and explains how matter and energy interact by developing an understanding of that interaction. It is both a simple and mysterious Science with the capacity to excite, amuse, perplex and satisfy. On the course you will meet some familiar topics and deepen your understanding as well as encounter new topics. Your learning throughout the course will be supported by extensive practical work. This provides an opportunity to develop high levels of practical competence and analysing the associated data, improves mathematical skills and critical thinking. Topics covered 1 Measurements and their errors 2 Particles and radiation 3 Waves 4 Mechanics and materials 5 Electricity 6 Further mechanics and thermal Physics 7 Fields and their consequences 8 Nuclear physics 9 Turning points in Physics
Suggested Career Paths
Engineering
Audiologist
Radiographer
Medical Physics
Telecommunications Skills Developed
Mathematical/Data Handling
Problem Solving
Analytical
Communication
IT For more information, please contact Gunny Patel or Alan Harper (Lead Teachers—Key Stage 5 Physics).
Level Component Weighting
A Level
Paper 1 – Long, short and multiple choice questions on topics 1-6.1 Paper 2 – Long, short and multiple choice questions on Topics 6.2 – 8 Paper 3 – Long and short answer questions. Section A Compulsory section: Practical skills and data analysis Section B: Section 9 – Turning points in Physics
34% of A Level 34% of A Level 32% of A Level
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PRODUCT DESIGN (3D DESIGN)
Course Type A Level Exam Board AQA (specification code 7552) Pre-requisite qualifications Product Design GCSE of minimum Grade 5 recommended. English, Maths and Science Grade 5 or better required. Course overview Imaginative practical work is at the heart of this course. We will guide you to develop
intellectual curiosity about the design and manufacture of products. You will explore, design , create and evaluate innovative ideas and products in response to realistic design problems. You will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the core technical, designing and making principles of product design and use these.
Topics covered The course covers a wide range of materials, processes and technologies, and looks at how
these are used to produce products. We also cover issues of sustainability, efficiency, communicating ideas and how designers work in the modern world developing products. We cover design history and the work of famous designers with product analysis and exploration. Students have the opportunity to learn about and use CAD and computer aided manufacture as well as explore a wide range of modern materials.
Suggested Career Paths: Product Designer, 3D Design, Graphic Designer, CAD/CAM, Manufacturing, Advertising, Engineering, Architecture, Design Management, Craft Design (designer makers), Film and TV Effects. Skills Developed: Design and problem solving, verbal presentation, Research, Making skills, Visits, mentoring and placements: The department works with many partner companies including agencies, universities, manufacturers and design experts to allow students to work with a real clients to develop design ideas and produce a portfolio of design work which can be used for university application. For further information, please contact Simon Hill (Head of Design and Technology).
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PSYCHOLOGY
Course Type A Level Exam Board AQA Pre-requisite qualifications GCSE Grade 6 or above in English for A Level. Course Overview Psychology is the science of mind and behaviour. It is about what makes us do the things we do and what it is to be human. Topics Covered Compulsory content: 1 Social influence 2 Memory 3 Attachment 4 Psychopathology 5 Approaches in psychology 6 Biopsychology 7 Research methods 8 Issues and debates in psychology Then one topic from each of the following three sections: Option 1: Option 2: Option 3: 9 Relationships 12 Schizophrenia 15 Aggression 10 Gender 13 Eating behaviour 16 Forensic Psychology 11 Cognition and development 14 Stress 17 Addiction Assessment Students are assessed at the end of the two-year course by three 2-hour exams each of which is worth one third of the final qualification. Suggested Career Paths
Psychologist/Psychiatric
Marketing
Social Work
People orientated/caring professions
Law
Personnel
Teaching
Research Skills Developed
Analysis, interpretation and evaluation
Communication
Application of number
Team work
Organisation
Structuring an investigation For more information, please contact Vin Bryer (Lead Teacher—Psychology).
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RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Course Type A Level Exam Board OCR Pre-requisite qualifications Preferable GCSE English at Grade 6 or above with GCSE RE at Grade 6 or above. Course Overview A Level Religious Studies is a two year course which consists of all components below, each equally weighted. You will undertake an exam for each component which will last for two hours. You will have to choose three essays from a list of four. Each essay is worth 40 marks.
Suggested Career Paths
Law
Medicine
Civil Service
Politics Skills Developed
Critical thinking
Oral and written communication skills
Acquisition of technical and critical vocabulary For more information, please contact Mike Allison (Lead Teacher—Key Stage 5 Religious Education).
Component 1 Philosophy of Religion
Component 2 Religion and Ethics
Component 3 Developments in Christian Thought
1. Philosophical Language and Thought a) Ancient Philosophical Influences b) Soul Mind and Body 2. The Existence of God a) Arguments based on observation (cosmological, teleological) b) Arguments based on reason (ontological) 3. God and The World a) Religious Experience b) The Problem of Evil 4. Theological and Philosophical Developments a) The nature and attributes of God 5. Religious Language: Negative, Analogical or Symbolic 6. Religious Language: Twentieth Century Perspectives
1. Normative Ethical Theories: Religious Approaches a) Natural Law b) Situation Ethics 2. Normative Ethical Theories a) Kantian Ethics b) Utilitarianism 3. Applied Ethics a) Euthanasia b) Business Ethics 4. Ethical Language: Meta-Ethics 5. Significant Ideas a) Conscience 6. Developments in Ethical Thought a) Sexual Ethics
1. Insight a) Augustine’s Teaching on Human Nature b) Death and The Afterlife 2. Foundations a) Knowledge of God’s Existence b) The person of Jesus Christ 3. Living a) Christian moral principles b) Christian moral action 4. Development a) Religious pluralism and theology b) Religious pluralism and society 5. Society a) Gender and society b) Gender and theology 6. Challenges a) The challenge of secularism b) Liberation Theology and Marx
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SOCIOLOGY
Course Type A Level Exam Board AQA Pre-requisite qualifications Grade 6 in GCSE History if studied and Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics. Sociology is a new and exciting course, which is very relevant to understanding today’s rapidly changing society. For example, why have family structures changed, why have more people begun to live on their own, why are more women now in paid employment, why have divorce rates continued to rise? Course Overview Sociology is the study of society and the way that it shapes people’s behaviour, beliefs, and identity. Ultimately it enables us to understand ourselves. The way that we think, behave and feel, and our sense of identity, is produced by society, to some extent. Sociology can enable us to understand and explain the world we live in and our situation in it. Topics There are four main areas of study for the A Level course: - Education, Families and Households, Beliefs in Society and Crime and Deviance. Theories and methods are also taught across the topics. The families and households course looks at the changing structure of families and households in Britain today; changing patterns of marriage, cohabitation, divorce and child bearing. Changes within the family, gender roles, domestic labour and changes in the status of children and childhood. The education unit looks at the role of education and the impact this has on the individual and its role in society; the explanations for different educational achievement; relationships within schools, pupil subcultures and the hidden curriculum; the impact of state policies on educational experience. The beliefs in society unit will focus on sociological explanations of ideology, science and religion, the relationship between social change and religion, the significance of religion in contemporary society and the extent of secularisation. The crime and deviance unit focuses on patterns in crime and deviance; the reasons why people commit crimes; the ways in which crime is recorded; the explanations for different levels of crime within social groups. A Level Outline The A Level course includes 3 examined units in Year 13. These comprise, Education and Research Methods, Topics in Sociology (Families and Households and The Media), and Crime and Deviance with Methods. Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Education, Theory and Methods Family and Beliefs Crime and Deviance, Theory and Methods 33.3% of A Level 33.3% of A Level 33.3% of A Level Skills developed in the course:
Critical evaluation
Negotiating
Report writing
An understanding of the different aspects that make up the society we live in
Clear and logical thinking
Designing research tasks
Data analysis
An awareness of our role in society Suggested Career Paths: Community services, personnel management, probation service, marketing, politics, social work and welfare, law, journalism, civil service, police force, teaching and lecturing, social research, youth work. For further information, please contact Amy Graves (Head of Sociology(. 32
THEATRE STUDIES
Course Type A Level Exam Board OCR Pre-requisite qualifications GCSE Drama at Grade 6 or above, or extensive experience outside of school. GCSE English Language or Literature at Grade 5 or above. Course Overview OCR’s A Level in Drama and Theatre has been designed to be a practical, engaging and creative specification for learners to study. It will provide them with opportunities to interrogate drama and the work of others; to explore a range of drama as a practical art form; and to work independently to create their own drama performances making informed artistic choices.
Skills Developed
Organisation
Performance skills
Communication
Cooperation
Imagination
Creativity
Theatre History Suggested Career Paths A range of careers including: acting/performing; stage design; directing; costume design; lighting/sound design; working in a theatre, art gallery or museum; educational contexts. Theatre Studies can also generate the skills needed to succeed in other careers (eg - teamwork and creativity). Trips and Outings Regular visits to see a range of performances and workshops are a compulsory part of the course. Over the last two years the students have seen: Tierno Bokar, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, Tristan and Yseult, Richard III, A Night at the Circus, 2000 Years, Perfect, History Boys, Caucasian Chalk Circle, Han Lenny Pope, Peter Brook, 1984, The Believers. For further information, please contact Sarah Compton (Head of Theatre Studies).
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EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION (EPQ)
Course Type AS Level Exam Board Edexcel Course Overview: The Department for Education describes an EPQ as ‘A single extended piece of work which requires a high degree of planning, preparation, research and autonomous work, providing valuable additional evidence for entry to higher education’ EPQ stands for Extended Project Qualification and is the equivalent of an AS grade, but has the added advantage of being able to obtain the A* grade. It is a fairly new qualification that has been developed and is offered across various schools and colleges. The EPQ gives students the opportunity to research a topic of their interest; this does not have to be based on an academic subject that the student is studying. However, it is important that students show the project to be relevant to their educational aspirations. So someone who wants to study English literature could examine the way poverty is portrayed in Victorian novels, for example, or wannabe lawyers could look at the relationship between the press and police Once research has been undertaken, students must submit their work, which usually takes the form of a dissertation but can also include compositions, an investigative report or an artefact supported with a written piece. The EPQ offered by is usually completed over the summer with a minimum guideline of 5,000 words. Assessment: An EPQ is assessed on the following basis: Manage: Identify and plan the project Use resources: Undertake research and select relevant information Develop and realise: Interpret evidence and write up results Review: Present finding / evaluation to an audience The EPQ is worth a maximum of 28 UCAS points, as although it is equivalent to half an A-level, it is worth slightly more as the A* grade is available. It is advised that all students who wish to attend a Russell Group University complete the EPQ. For more information contact Marc Johnson (Head of Sixth Form), or Gunny Patel (Assistant Principal).
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Internal Sixth Form Application Form
Please return this form to the Reception office by FRIDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2017.
A Personal Details
B Trinity Courses (Please number 5 choices in order of preference)
Additional course preferences Please identify any subjects and/or courses you would ideally like to do, but we do not currently offer. Please note that we cannot guarantee that we will be able to offer such courses.
Name:
Tutor Group:
Preference
Subject Teacher’s Signature
ar Art
bi Biology
ch Chemistry
en English Language
el English Literature
fr French
fm Further Mathematics
ge Geography
gr German
hi History
ma Mathematics
pe Physical Education
ph Physics
pd Product Design (3D)
ps Psychology
re Religious Education
so Sociology
sp Spanish
ts Theatre Studies
Course School/College
Student’s Signature:
Date:
Tutor/Year Head’s Signature:
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External Sixth Form Application Form
Please return this form to: Mrs Mary La Spisa, Sixth Form Secretary, Trinity Catholic School, Guy’s
Cliffe Avenue, Leamington Spa, CV32 6NB or fax to 01926 462928.
Candidate Name:
Parents Name:
Date of Birth:
Address:
Parent Contact Details:
Home Tel No: Mobile Tel No: Email address:
Name and Address of School Attended:
Name and Contact Number of Current Head of Year:
Subjects Studied at GCSE Level (and predicted grades):
Intended Study Choices at A Level (rank order):
1
3
2
4
5
Name and address of two referees. At least one referee must be from your present school:
1
2
Student Signature:
Date:
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OUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT We have the following top quality facilities: * Curriculum block (including a dedicated Sixth Form centre and common room), Maths, History, Geography and Language classrooms, Careers suite, five ICT suites, Music and Drama studios. * Spacious library and multi-media resource centre. * Chapel * Theatre * Sports Hall * A technology suite with a full range of specialised equipment and materials. * Specialist 2D, 3D and digital art studios with two exceptionally well equipped darkrooms supporting study up to A Level. * All our existing Science labs have been completely refurbished and rebuilt. * All classrooms are fitted with the latest ICT equipment to enhance learning. TO FIND OUT MORE This prospectus offers only a small picture of our school. The best advertisement is to visit us, walk around our school and meet our amazing staff and students. Please contact us directly to arrange a meeting. Trinity Catholic School Guy’s Cliffe Avenue Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 6NB Telephone: (01926) 428416 Fax: (01926) 462928 Email: [email protected] Twitter: twitter@catholictrinity Facebook: facebook@trinitycathschool Instagram: trinitycsleamington
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