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Sixth Form Open Evening

Welcome to St. Michael's Catholic School Open Evening. Discover our diverse, faith-driven community and excellent academic achievements. Learn about our subjects, facilities, student leadership opportunities, and more. Join us to explore your future education options.

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Sixth Form Open Evening

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  1. Sixth Form Open Evening

  2. Opening Prayer Dear God, We thank you for creating this beautiful world and for St Michaels Catholic School within it. We are so diverse, yet each one of us is precious in your eyes and you have faith in us. All our gifts and talents and all that we achieve in life, comes from you. May we always use what you have given us wisely and fairly so that we can really shine both at school and in the wider world. We may face issues and problems in life, but we are never alone when we invite you in. We humbly ask you to help grow our spirits, plant the seeds of faith in our hearts and water them with traits of love, so that our St Michael’s community will bloom, achieving your glory. AMEN

  3. St Michael’s is always striving to be a better school • St. Michael’s continues to be an improving school. • GCSE Results improved by 12% in the last 3 years. • Many of our subjects performed above the national attainment levels. • Our Progress 8 score is 0.34 • St Michael’s pupils work hard, and are rewarded with good outcomes.

  4. In 2018 St. Michael’s is in the top 11% of Secondary Schools Nationally

  5. Dedicated to achieving the best academic outcomes they can • Aware of their faith and the faith of others • Demonstrates love and positivity to other members of our school community. • Committed to representing our community as a positive and loving place for pupils to learn, staff to teach and support and parents to feel confident about their child's progress. A St. Michael’s Pupil is…..

  6. The team • Miss P Pawlowska – Head of Key Stage 5 • Mrs J Richards – Pastoral Sixth form administrator and KS5 Safeguarding lead • Mrs C Subban – Deputy Head Teacher and Safeguarding lead • Mr G Fay - Head teacher

  7. Post 16 Education • Government legislation requires that all young people stay in education until they are 18. • Students are not required to stay in school; 6thForm Colleges and apprenticeships are also an option. • Students can choose where they want to study and what they want to study. • It is now compulsory for students to resit GCSE Maths and English if they do not pass in year 11.

  8. Qualifications and transition • Level 2 = GCSE equivalent • Level 3 = A’Level equivalent

  9. A’LevelSubjects offered • Art and Design • Biology • Business • Chemistry • Drama • English Literature • French • Geography • History • Mathematics • Media studies • Music • Law • Religious Studies: Philosophy, Ethics and Christian Theology • Sociology • Physical Education

  10. Subjects offered BTEC • Health and Social Care • Information Technology As well as: • EPQ • Level 3 Certificate in Financial Studies • Core Maths

  11. Facilities • Sixth from common room • Sixth from Supervise study area • Sixth form computer room • Sixth form canteen area

  12. Wider curriculum enrichment opportunities • Games every Wednesday • Mind • Student Leadership roles • DoE • Speakers • Running clubs • Work experience week • Student teaching assistance • Support in applying for Sutton trust / Volunteering • Trips

  13. Achievements • Highlights from 2019 results • 91.2% pass rate in all A-levels • 80% A*- C English • 83 % A* - C Art • 83% A*- C Media • 85 % A* - C Equivalent Health and Social and ICT • 100% pass rate in following subjects: Art & Design (including one A*), English Literature (including one A*) History, Media Studies, Health and Social Care, ICT and Philosophy & Ethics, EPQ, Polish.

  14. 94% at University & 98% in Education, Employment or Training

  15. Student leadership Student leadership is an important part of our community. • Leadership roles within: • Chaplaincy • Sports • Subjects • Mentors across school

  16. Next steps • The application process is now open. • Application deadline: Friday 25th January 2019 • We will create the option blocks based on applications submitted by the deadline. • Students will then be interviewed and conditional offers made. • 6th Form Induction day –tbc . • GCSE Results Day – Thursday 22nd August 2019. • Year 12 Enrolment Day – September 2019

  17. Student Considerations • Are we offering the subjects you want? • Are we the right place for you? • Will you meet the relevant entrance criteria? • Have you taken steps to keep your options open?

  18. Thank you for coming

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