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Welcome to the Sixth Form at St. Paul’s School

Welcome to the Sixth Form at St. Paul’s School. Who are the 6th form team? An introduction to the IB Daily life in the 6th Form University Guidance What can parents do to help?. The Pastoral Hierarchy. Head of Senior School Director of Pastoral Care Head of Sixth Form Tutor.

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Welcome to the Sixth Form at St. Paul’s School

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  1. Welcome to the SixthFormat St. Paul’sSchool Who are the 6th form team? An introduction to the IB Daily life in the 6th Form University Guidance What can parents do to help?

  2. The Pastoral Hierarchy Head of Senior School Director of Pastoral Care Head of Sixth Form Tutor

  3. THE LOWER 6th TUTOR TEAM FOR 2014/15 IS: Dona Ana Maddock (asm@stpauls.br) Ms Cristina Pentreath (mcp@stpauls.br) Mr Graham Case (gwc@stpauls.br) Mr Dave Sweetman (ds@stpauls.br) Mr Robert Cooper Blanks (rcb@stpauls.br) Mr Rogerio de Luca (rdl@stpauls.br) Mr Murray Fergusson (maf@stpauls.br) Ms Christine Smet (cs@stpauls.br) Mrs Celia Leu (cl@stpauls.br) Head of SixthForm: Ms Helen Devine (hmd@stpauls.br) Acting Head of SixthForm: Ms Carol Belmonte (acb@stpauls.br)

  4. Other key responsibilities • I.B. Co-ordinator & Examinations Officer: Ms Ana Carolina Belmonte (ACB) • University Adviser & College Counselor: Dr Barry Hallinan (BJH) / Miss Helen Devine (HMD) • CAS Co-ordinator: Ms Christine Smet (CS) • TOK / EE HoD: Mr Sean Mugan

  5. The big reason why students are here TO LEARN! • Everything must be geared around this- learning (whether academic, cultural, sporting) must come first throughout the 6th Form. • This is essential, and we must never lose sight of it!

  6. The magic formula EFFORT + INVOLVEMENT + ORGANISATION = SUCCESS

  7. The International Baccalaureate (IB) • An internationally recognised, high-quality qualification • Very demanding, both intellectually and even physically: • 6 subjects- 3 at Higher Level, 3 at Standard Level • CAS programme- 150 hours of Creativity, Action and Service • Extended Essay- independent 4000 word project on a subject of student’s choice • Theory of Knowledge • Ideal preparation for university study, whether in Brazil, the UK, US, Canada or Europe

  8. Celebrating success • At each grade round students who have attained only 6s and 7s and only As and B s for effort will be recognised. • At each grade round, students who have done exceptionally well academically or in other areas of the School (e.g. CAS) are recognised for their achievements. • In later grade rounds awards are also made for significant improvement (e.g. one criteria could be for an increase of 5+ IB points). • If a student is underperforming parents will be contacted by Tutor, Ms Devine, Ms Belmonte. We will work with you to find a way forward.

  9. EnsinoMédio • Brazilian high school graduation- Certificado de Conclusão do EnsinoMédio- takes place at the end of Lower 6th • To graduate, students need to: • achieve a minimum of a grade 4 in all IB subjects, giving a total of at least 24 IB points; • pass both Geografia and História; • pass Extended Essay (2500 words), CAS (min. 70 hours) and Theory of Knowledge. • Failure to satisfy these requirements will mean that your son/ daughter will not be able to graduate during the final assembly of the year

  10. Important Events – First Term • Grade Sheets Sep 17, Nov 5 • L6 Parents’ Evening Nov 5 • L6 End of Term Examinations Dec 8 – Dec 12 • L6 End of Term Results and Reports Dec 19 • L6 EoT re-writes – Few days before Term 2 commences

  11. Daily life in the 6th Form

  12. Whatis the role of the Tutor? • To accompany and help develop the academic and social well-being of tutees, especially in the build-up to the Certificado de Ensino Medio (end of L6). • To monitor and document tutees’ progress. • To be available as a first point of contact between tutees’ parents and the School.

  13. A proper start to the day • Punctuality to registration is vital if tutors are to have regular contact with their tutees. • Students who are in tutor rooms at 8am show that they are serious about their learning. • Students can maximise the support that is on offer.

  14. Tutorial Sessions • Wednesdays during period 7 (from 13.25 until 14.00) • This is important contact time for tutor and group. • Regular outside lectures and talks (e.g. from visiting universities, charities etc). • Use of registration time in Term 1 to look at study skills, time management, general coping strategies

  15. 6th Form Dress Code • The School recognises the need for 6th Formers to express their individuality through their choice of clothes. Therefore, they are free from the requirement that younger pupils have to wear an official school uniform. • However, with freedom also comes responsibility, and they need to be aware of this when choosing which clothes to wear at school on normal school working days.

  16. 6th FormDress Code • There are three guiding principles when considering what 6th Formers should wear on a normal working school day: • They are role models for others whose ages range from 3 years to 18 years; • They should look Smart, Serious and not Scruffy. • The importance of their health and safety, and that of others (e.g. backless shoes are a danger).

  17. Just say no ... If it can´t be polished

  18. Guidelines of likely dress code infringements These are a clear ´´No´´ • Canvas shoes or trainers (e.g. Converse, Vans, Superga etc); • Backless shoes or flip flops (“havaianas” type); • Jeans, leggings, Jeggings; • Shorts or Bermudas; • Low rise trousers; • Track suits (apart from sports competitions) or moleton; • Hooded tops (‘hoodies’); • Clothes which display midriffs and\or underwear or which are too revealing in any way e.g. short skirts/ dresses, Tattoos (must be completely covered by clothes); • Piercings (must be removed);and tattoos (must be completely covered by clothes); • Earrings which are too large (studs are preferred); • Collarless shirts and t-shirts/ tops with large images or motifs • Hair must be neat and tidy and no beard, growth or stubble(if not you will be required to shave in school) Can they be polished? NO = wrong shoes

  19. Dress code- sanctions • First infringement: Verbal warning from tutor /HoY • Second infringement: Parents informed via email from HoY • Third Infringement (and any subsequent infringement): Parents informed via telephone by Director of Pastoral Care. Pupil sent home to get changed / correct the uniform issue.

  20. Lunch Pass • This is a privilege for 6th Form students • Students must surrender the pass when they leave at 12.25. It will be given back when they return. • Why? Health and safety – a record of who is in the building

  21. Sanctions • Returning late – results in confiscation of the pass for 5 days. • An email is sent home to parents the same day to inform you of the late return to school. • All parents will be emailed to ask if they are happy for this privilege to be granted.

  22. Sanctions in the 6th Form • After School Detentions (ASD) For homework offences or minor behavioural misdemeanors • Saturday Detentions (SD) take place approximately every 4 weeks (they are in the school calendar) Accumulated 8 late marks or have committed a serious behaviourial misdemeanour. 2 hours (10am until 12 noon) HMD will write to the parents of any student who has been placed in SD informing them of the reasons and the day on which their child is expected to attend. • Loss of Lunch pass

  23. 6th Form Centre • This is a communal space for the 6th form • Work area contains desks and computers • Coffee, bean bags and sofas are available for relaxing • Notice boards contain info about CAS, Universities and general 6th form issues.

  24. ECAs • All students must do at least one Extra Curricular Activity. • Attendance is compulsory. • A report is written by the ECA supervisor at the end of each term. • The pupils have a large variety of sports, arts and cultural activities to choose from, which take place both at lunch times and after school.

  25. ECAs, Grade Sheets and University Entrance • We strongly recommend that your child takes advantage of the broad range of activities (ECAs) on offer at School. This is looked on favourably when applying for a place at an international University. • Similarly – when applying to US universities, all grade sheets are sent off with the application (transcripts). Therefore, it is of utmost importance that your child realises the importance of having good grades throughout Lower and then Upper Sixth.

  26. University Guidance – Term 1 • Starts right at the beginning of the L6th. • Weekly visits from US, Canadian, British and Other European Universities. • Early research to look at IB point / subject requirements • Introduction to SATs (outside speaker)

  27. Some of the visitors in Term 1 2012

  28. University Guidance – Term 2 • Introduction to the Common Application System • Introduction to UCAS system • Considering Oxbridge- a look at what is involved • Pupils can make appointments with BJH / HMD at any time.

  29. What can parents do to help? • ´´You can only give your child two things: roots and wings´´

  30. What can parents do to help? • Remember………It is not about what you want them to do / to be…… but about what they want for themselves. • You can guide and advise but ultimately it is their vision and their life.

  31. What can parents do to help? • Transferable skills – are just as important as knowledge. • You may feel that certain subjects are more important than others. • The truth is all subjects develop skills such as critical thinking, reflection, analysis, decision making. • Succesful IB students are the ones that do subjects they enjoy!

  32. Your children are under lots of pressure… • To perform in school • To fit in with their friends • To work out what they want from the future • To do ECAs • To deal with boyfriends / girlfriends • To keep you happy. You can´t solve these issues but you can provide them with the tools to deal with these pressures.

  33. Encourage your child to.... • Buy 7 folders..... Bring one with you on day 1 • Diarise your week / make lists • Read the key info bulletin on a Friday afternoon • Use the Calendar and look ahead • Check emails • Read The Paulean to find out what is going on e.g. which universities are visiting

  34. Communication is key • Family meals... Time to talk • Driving time – is often a more relaxed place to talk • Be flexible • Communicate with the school Often the solution to a problem lies somewhere in between child, parent and teacher. Only by communicating will we find the answer.

  35. To conclude • We wish your child all the best as they embark on a new stage of their educational career • Please keep in touch via Tutors if you have any concerns or queries • We are glad we can count on your co-operation to ensure that this year’s 6th Form is the most successful yet!

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