Sixth Form Day
This is what your Sixth Form day will look like:
Tutorial Programme
In Light Hall Sixth Form, our students benefit from both academic and pastoral support throughout their time with us. This includes a dedicated personal tutor along with a Sixth Form Learning Mentor to best support them.
The personal tutors will oversee the personal welfare and academic progress of students throughout Years 12 and 13. They will not only respond to individual student needs but also follow a Sixth Form mentoring programme designed to best support students at key points throughout the year.
Students will benefit from mentoring conversations, individual target setting and action planning, transition and organisation support at the start of year 12 and UCAS advice at the end of year 12 and into year 13. Students will also have individual one to one progress reviews scheduled during their two years to allow time to reflect upon their progress and discuss any personal issues they may be experiencing.
Student progress and well-being are important to extremely important to us here at Light Hall and we will do everything we can to try to ensure that time with is as enjoyable and productive as possible.
Academic Studies & EPQ
What is an EPQ?
- The extended project qualification is the opportunity for students to explore a topic area or question that is of particular interest to them.
- The qualification is accepted by all universities as it demonstrates dedication to independent learning.
- The qualifications carries up to 70 additional UCAS points and is equivalent to half an A-Level.
How will it help me?
- All Year 12 students will complete an academic studies course that will support them in the challenges of A-Levels and instill them with skills they will use at University and the workplace.
- A-level courses are more demanding than GCSEs in terms of more content, knowledge and the skills required – the EPQ equips students with the skills required to succeed in your chosen subjects.
- Skills include: academic writing, research, evaluating the validity and authenticity of results, creating a bibliography, studying and presenting.
Programme of Study
3 A-Levels
Suitable for those students who wish to concentrate on three chosen subjects whilst retaining some breadth in their studies. In addition to the three chosen A-Levels, this route may be combined with an EPQ as appropriate.
4 A-Levels
Possibly suitable for the most-able students and those preparing to apply for university courses with specific requirements. The fourth A-Level will usually be A-Level Further Maths or A-Level Chinese. This route may be combined with an EPQ as appropriate.
Enrichment
Alongside our academic offer, we will running a comprehensive enrichment offer which students can opt for a variety of additional qualifications. This can involve:
- University events, trips, visits, interviews and work experience.
- Sporting activities
- Outdoor education – working towards Duke of Edinburgh Awards
- Mentoring younger students as an Academic Scholar
- Mentoring younger students as a Reading Buddy
- Young Enterprise – student entrepeneurs running their own business
- Volunteering – in the community
- Student Leadership
- Work Experience
- Optional workshops throughout the year
Why?
Enrichment activities will enhance the students’ curriculum vitae and university applications, but it also boosts students’ ability to thrive by improving confidence and skills that are transferable in the working world. It is easy to become overwhelmed by your academic studies, taking time to focus on other non-academic skills contributes to becoming a well-rounded individual.
