1. The document provides information for students joining the lower sixth form at Camp Hill School, outlining the staff, structure, expectations and opportunities. 2. It details support systems for students' health, safety, enjoyment and achievement, as well as how to make a positive contribution and achieve economic well-being. 3. Key information is given about lessons, attendance, uniforms, exams and celebrating GCSE results. Students are encouraged to ask questions.

1. Lower Sixth Information Evening Welcome Mr Roden Headmaster 6 th Form Mr Hardy Head of 6 th Form Careers Mr Law Head of Careers Higher Education Mr Bulloch Deputy Head Personal Statement Mrs James Deputy Head 6 th Form Questions

2. Tutors Art Mr Carman L1 Mr Rogers L2 Mr May L3 Mr Jackson L4 Mrs James L5 Mrs Mpofu L6 Mr Davenall L7 Mr Hill

3. Structure of 6 th Form and Communication Subject Teachers Form Tutor Head and Deputy Head of 6 th Form Head of Careers Deputy Head of School Headmaster

4. Every Child Matters be healthy stay safe enjoy and achieve make a positive contribution achieve economic well-being

5. Be healthy Catering by Alliance in Partnership A varied menu is available in the main dining room for breakfast, break-time and lunch. A smaller food counter is provided at break and lunchtimes in the 6 th Form block. AIP promote a balanced menu with specific healthy options.

6. Be healthy Wednesday afternoon Games Mr Duncan-Head of PE-organises an extensive and effective programme of activities including:- Rugby, Hockey, Football, Basketball, Swimming, Tennis, Badminton, Squash, Cricket, Athletics, Volleyball, Weight-Training and many other sports organised on an individual basis

7. Be healthy House Activities House meetings are held once a week to encourage camaraderie and especially to organise sports teams for participation in house competitions. In addition to the 13 different sports there are other activities such as chess and house quizzes. Chess is also played most successfully at inter-school level.

8. Special Needs Mr Bulloch is the designated Special Educational Needs Coordinator Mrs Morris is the Learning Mentor who works with individuals or groups with a variety of special needs. Open Door Youth Counselling is a confidential counselling service offered to students.

9. Stay Safe Gate Security and access to site CCTV Belongings Mobile Phones

10. Enjoy and Achieve Lesson fun!! Sport Music Drama Helping others Charity events CHG

11. Make a positive contribution Participation in extra curricular activities Student Council Prefects Open days Entrance Exams Prospective 6 th Formers Mentoring Primary School Pupils Mentoring CHB Lower School Pupils and peers

12. Study Leave All students are allowed study leave when a) they have no lessons in the afternoon or b) they have no lesson period 5. There is no study leave in the morning . Any study periods must be spent in a study area working. There is no such excuse as “I’ve done all my work”. Study leave is a privilege and can be withdrawn at any time if deadlines are not met and work is not to a satisfactory standard.

13. Attendance Students attend school every day. If a student knows that he will be absent due to an appointment etc, then a note or phone call must be provided in advance. If not, then the absence may be recorded as unauthorised. (LEA regulations) If a student is ill, then we ask for a phone call to be made to the office by 8.30 am of that day, preferably followed by a note on the day of return.

14. Punctuality Arrival at school should be no later than 8.40 am Sanctions for poor punctuality: Verbal warning Inform parents Temporary withdrawal of study leave After school detentions Permanent withdrawal of study leave Poor punctuality to lessons will receive similar sanctions

15. Uniform 6 th Formers are expected to act as role models for younger pupils and behave in a business like manner. Students have enrolled at Camp Hill on the understanding that it is a school, where boys wear uniform. If they do not wear the correct uniform then they may be sent home to get the appropriate clothing. Time lost from lessons will be made up after school. If this persists, then the Headmaster is likely to want to discuss their future at the school.

16. Student Planner All students have a planner. They should be used to help organise all activities, not just school work. Parents will be conscious of how much work is being done at home. They may wish to check planners to see if work is written down. If parents have any concerns about homework they should contact school. The planner contains a large amount of 6 th Form information which may be of interest to parents.

17. Report Schedule Lower Sixth Rapid Review-Fri 15 Oct Parents Evening-Tues 18 Nov Written Report-Tues 17 Mar Upper Sixth Parents Evening-early Sept Rapid Review-Oct Written Report-early Dec Rapid Review-late March

18. Examinations AS A one-year free standing course This forms the first stage of a full A-level and most subjects are tested through 2 modules, each of which is examined separately. These AS subjects, are scored out of 200 UMS (Unified Mark Scheme) For Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Music, 3 modules will be taken, making the UMS score out of 300.

19. Examinations A2 The second half of a full A level consisting of 2 modules for most, with 3 modules for the Sciences, Maths and Music. A2 will also be marked out of 200 (2 modules) or 300 (3 modules) UMS. Full A level is therefore marked out of 400 or 600 UMS (AS + A2).

20. Exam Schedule AS exams A small number of subjects have an AS exam in January, beginning on January 11th. Results day is 8th March. The rest of the AS exams are in May or June. The result of these examinations will be on Thurs 19 th August. A2 exams These follow a similar pattern to AS in January and May/June in the Upper 6th.

21. AS to A2 To continue with a subject from AS to A2, a grade C is the minimum expected. In exceptional circumstances a grade D may be allowed in one of the 3 subjects.

22. Educational Maintenance Allowance Households with less than approximately £30,000 income are eligible to apply for an EMA allowance. EMA can be up to £30 per week Further information can be found at www.direct.gov.uk/ema Applications can be made online, by phone, or by filling in an application form.

23. GCSE Presentation Evening This is an evening when we celebrate the considerable achievements of all 6L students in the GCSE examinations. New students, especially, are invited. The presentation of certificates to the students usually takes about half an hour, followed by a delicious buffet kindly provided by the Parents Association. All 6L parents and students are welcome. It is scheduled for Thurs 26 th November (not as published)

24. Any Questions??

25. Achieve economic well-being Mr Law Mr Roden Mr Bulloch