Home | About Us | Staff Area | Parent Information | Examinations | Sixth Form | Governors Area | Contact Us Year 12 Admission Information UCAS Applications Halloween Charity Day Sixth Form Taster Day Sept 2014 Year 12 Teambuilding Day 2014 Houses of Parliament Sixth Form Prom 2014 6th Form Leavers 2014 Gold D of E and BELA Visit to Auschwitz 26th March 2014 School Debating Competition Geography Field Trip Prefects Sixth Form Introduction Sixth formers work in a friendly, but work focused environment. Great importance is attached to the relationship that the students share with both their teachers and their Tutors who monitor progress, oversee their personal development and prepare them for the next stage of their lives, whether that is university, college or the workplace. The Sixth Form offers a range of courses and experiences. Alongside A levels we offer Applied and BTEC National courses to fully support students. Our sixth formers have an impressive history of gaining good results, effecting a successful transition into higher education or employment. It is a special feature of the Sixth Form that they also contribute so much to school life along the way. Commitment and flair by both students and teachers are two essential criteria for academic success and all prospective students should be very clear that at least 16 hours of study per week outside of lesson times will be necessary for success with their courses. There are clear implications here for part time employment as recent studies have shown that employment in excess of six hours every week leads to a significant drop in the level of the final grades achieved. We are exceptionally proud of the results of our former students. In August 2013 the percentage of students passing their A level examinations was 100% and those gaining places at their first choice of university was over 90%. We wish all our leavers every success with this next stage of their life and we shall enjoy following their progress. LIFE IN THE SIXTH FORM There are many opportunities available to Sixth Formers; a few are illustrated below, with some comments from our students. Debating Competition In recent years, the Bromsgrove MP Savid Javid has run a Debating Competition for local schools. Over the last three years, we have entered a Sixth Form team and done very well. This year, we reached the final round in what was the most closely contested debate since the competition began. “I thought the whole experience was eye-opening as we were taught to not only present one side of an argument but to look at all the facts, positive and negative and then use this to support our side of the argument. Even though I am used to speaking in front of an audience, it was rather nerve wracking standing and speaking to a small number of people and the judges and I was out of my comfort zone, never having done anything like this before. I was proud to be in a team who put so much effort towards this event and it really showed on the night.” “In the competition I was nervous but I was proud to represent Waseley. It was a great and well-earned achievement that the debating team got so far.” Charity Committee 2014-15 Charities Events Sixth Form fund raising for charity takes place throughout the year with sixth formers organising a series of events and competitions that culminate in the collection of a large sum of money for charities nominated by the sixth form themselves. This is a very enjoyable focus throughout the term. School Community Work Year 13 students are invited to apply to be a Prefect. This is a very important position and gives young adults the sense of responsibility that they will encounter in the real world. Students work alongside teachers and associate staff to help run our school community on a day to day basis, developing personal skills, reliability and dependability. All students have further volunteering opportunities. This is a chance for students to make a positive contribution to the school. It may involve a one-off activity like supervising events on sports day or a regular commitment such as working alongside teachers in the classroom, being a Reading Partner for younger students or a Peer Mentor. Most students greatly enjoy this experience and this can easily be used to support university, college and employment applications. “I enjoyed the responsibility of working alongside a teacher and I became aware that different children learned in different ways.” Expeditions The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award plays an important role in our community. Not only do post 16 students have the chance to complete their Gold Award in adventurous terrain, but they also can train as British Expedition Leaders Assessment (BELA) and help our younger students on their D of E journey. “It helped build teamwork and personal confidence. It was a once in a lifetime trip that I'll never forget.” Sport and Social Activities We run sixth form teams in football and netball and there are regular Staff versus Sixth Form sporting events throughout the year. In order to thank our prefects for their hard work, at the end of the year Mr Roll holds a Prefects Dinner at Jimmy Spices, including an overnight stay in Birmingham. This is an event much enjoyed by the group. The end of year Sixth Form Prom is an event arranged by the students themselves and one of the highlights of the social calendar. Other Opportunities A few weeks into the start of the Autumn Term, new Sixth Form students are treated to team building day. This year, we took them paintballing, an event which produced plenty of intense competition and team work. Students have the opportunity to apply for the Birmingham University Academic Enrichment programme, giving them the opportunity to learn more about university life and receive support via e-mail mentoring during their UCAS application. Some also attend work experience placements during the course of the year. All Year 12 students attend the UCAS Higher Education Convention in the summer term which takes place alternately between Birmingham and Aston Universities. This provides them with the opportunity to research courses and universities before beginning the UCAS application process the following term. Every year sixth form students help to organise various events including Waseley Hills Explosion which showcases the performance talents of the school. 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