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Prospectus 2019

01 Welcome

02 Introduction to Sixth Form Study

04 The University School

06 Specialised Medicine Pathway

07 Business Links

08 Enrichment & Personal Development Opportunities

10 Course Offer and Entry Requirements

Course Descriptions:

14-15 Maths

16-18 Sciences

19-25 English & Humanities

26-27 Economics & Computing

28-29 Modern Languages

30-33 Arts

34-35 Trust Status

36 Foundation Day

37 Application Process and Key Dates

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Welcome to 6 St Paul’s Way Trust The University Sixth Form in the Heart of East London

At St Paul’s Way Trust we expect each of our graduates to be fully prepared for the opportunities and the demands of university life and the adult world. Throughout the sixth form we place strong emphasis on six key areas: Communication, Investigation, Participation, Networking, Scholarship and Vision. It is because students learn to excel in these areas that they gain the confidence to become successful global citizens.

Our curriculum is the result of very close work with two of our trustees: Queen Mary University of London and King’s College London. It is precisely because of our unique relationship with these higher education institutions, alongside Warwick University and the University of East London, University College London and the University of Greenwich, that we are able to provide this exciting, relevant and robust learning experience.

We expect all of our sixth form students to be excited by the prospect of developing strong and effective links with our prestigious trustee organisations. We welcome applications to join our sixth form community from students wishing to work in strong partnership with us.

Phil Akerman Executive Headteacher

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St Paul’s Way Trust School offers a distinctive sixth form experience for students from across East London.

Working closely with our university trust partners – Queen Mary University, King’s College, Warwick University, University of Greenwich, University College London and the University of East London – we offer high-quality, academic tuition across a range of A level courses.

Participation Our graduates get involved and make a worthwhile contribution to society

Investigation Our graduates are intellectually curious

Communication Our graduates are effective communicators

VisionOur graduates have a rich world view and are excited about their futures

ScholarshipOur graduates set themselves the highest academic standards

NetworkingOur graduates are confident and accomplished networkers

Our work in the sixth form is structured around six key areas:

Introduction to sixth form study

We have excellent facilities in our state-of-the-art £40m building.

Our course offer is designed to include all of the Russell Group ‘facilitating subjects’. Choosing these will allow you to apply to the full range of subjects at degree level. We also offer courses that draw upon our arts specialism.

We are the only Faraday Science School in London and we can offer particular support for science students. Our state-of-the-art Science Research

Centre allows A level students the opportunity to work directly with undergraduates and professors from Queen Mary University in areas of biological research on the Authentic Biology Project.

Our experienced sixth form team are able to guide and nurture every student individually and through our university trust partners we are able to provide bespoke academic support to meet specific needs.

The building is fantastic – we can really take advantage of the space and resources.Rhima Khanom

Our aim is to combine academic excellence with a rich programme of enrichment opportunities

so that students graduate from St Paul’s Way Trust confident of a successful future ahead of them.

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The University School in the Heart of East London

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Alex Pricop - currently studying Medicine at King’s College London, winner of the 2017 St Paul’s Way Foundation Day Award for Vision with Professor Peter Heathcote, Chair of University Schools Trust and Professor Colin Bailey, Principal of Queen Mary University of London

Every student who has graduated from St Paul’s Way Trust School Sixth Form has gone on to university, higher apprenticeships or full-time employment. These universities have included some of the top institutions in the country:

Oxford

Warwick

Nottingham

Birmingham

Bristol

Liverpool

Sheffield

King’s College London

Imperial

London School of Economics

UCL

QMUL

Loughborough

Our graduates are now studying a wide range of subjects across the humanities, sciences and social sciences, including:

Aeronautical Engineering

Architecture

Art

Astrophysics

Biology

Biotechnology

Chemical Engineering

Child Nursing

Computer Science

Economics

Electrical Engineering

English Literature

Geography

Games Design

History

International Relations

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Modern Languages

Pharmacy

Politics

Sociology & Criminology

Recent SPWT Graduates have also gone on to Degree Apprenticeships with prestigious employers such as KPMG and the Civil Service

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Through our trust status, we provide many additional opportunities for all our students:

• Workshops, lectures and seminars with leading academics

• Additional 1-1 support in academic writing

• Individual mentoring

• Bespoke coaching programme with QMUL

• Exclusive access to places on King’s College London’s ‘K+’ and ‘Realising Opportunities’ schemes, leading to an Extended Project Qualification and potentially reduced offers at highly selective universities.

Over the last year, our students have attended workshops, residentials and summer schools at a wide range of top Russell Group universities including Oxford, King’s College London, Queen Mary University, Imperial, UCL, SOAS, LSE, St. Andrews, UEL, Sussex and Warwick.

In addition, our Scholars’ Programme provides more specific guidance and support for those students who wish to apply to Oxford or Cambridge Universities:

• Trips to visit Oxford and Cambridge colleges and faculties

• Networking opportunities with academics and admissions tutors

• Mentoring from recent Oxbridge graduates

• Interview and admissions test preparation

Students also have the opportunity to work with Sussex University as part of their First Generation Scholars scheme. Successful students on this programme will receive financial assistance for the full duration of their university studies at Sussex.

All students receive support and guidance through the UCAS process:

• Participation in university programmes and summer schools

• Trips to visit a range of universities

• Workshops and tutorials on writing your personal statement

• Coaching for admissions tests

• Interview practice

Our principle aim is to ensure that St. Paul’s Way Trust students are well-equipped to make applications to leading universities.

Iftekar Hussain - currently studying Engineering at QMUL, winner of the 2017 St Paul’s Way Foundation Day Award for Scholarship with Mr Steven Roderic Beharrell, Master of the Worshipful Company of Drapers

Tanvir Rafe – currently reading Medicine at Balliol College, Oxford University

Specialised Medicine PathwayAt St Paul’s Way Trust Sixth Form we offer a distinctive programme for students who are interested in studying medicine at university. This builds on our unique links with two of our trust partners, Queen Mary University and the local NHS.

Key Features

• Tailored support through the medicine application process from the start of year 12

• Monthly mentoring sessions from staff at the St Paul’s Way Medical centre, one of our Trust Partners

• Coaching from current medicine undergraduates

• Lessons in our brand new, university grade research laboratories working with professors, graduate and undergraduate students from Queen Mary University

• Our annual Science Summer School, lead by our patron Professor Brian Cox

• Participation in the Wellcome Trust’s Authentic Biology Project working with Queen Mary University, undertaking DNA research into diabetes

• Sessions in Queen Mary’s medicine simulation lab

• Extended work experience placements at Barts & the London, and other esteemed London hospitals

• Regular volunteering placements

• BMAT and UKCAT tuition

• Mock interviews

We are also proud to announce a prestigious and exciting opportunity exclusively for SPWT6 students:

The Barts and the London ScholarshipThis is open to any student from St Paul’s Way Trust Sixth Form who gains a place to read Medicine or Dentistry at Queen Mary University.

This scholarship is worth £75,000 in total – up to £15,000 per year for the duration of the course.

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Naeema Farrah studying medicine

at KCL

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Business LinksAs part of our enrichment programme we are able to use our links with the business community to offer a range of opportunities tailored to individual student needs:

• Workshops to develop CV writing, presentation and interview skills

• Exclusive internships with our business Trust Partners

• Work experience placements available for every student

• Introductory workshops on a variety of professional sectors including law, finance, journalism, computing and digital media.

• Financial literacy and budgeting advice

We have worked with the following companies and organisations:

• Arts Emergency• Bank of America• Bank of England• Barclays• Canary Wharf Group• CBRE• Citi• Creative Mentor Network • Deloitte• Deutsche Bank• ELBA• Great Ormond Street Hospital• JP Morgan• KPMG• Lloyds of London• London City Airport• Morgan Stanley • Reuters• Royal Bank of Scotland• Sapient• UBS• XL Catlin

Ijaz Choudhury (2018 leaver) – studying Medicine at Queen Mary University under the Barts and the London Scholarship

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Enrichment & Personal Development OpportunitiesIn today’s competitive world, having good academic qualifications is not enough. You also need to have a broad understanding of the world around you – a rich ‘cultural capital’.

We offer a wide range of activities that aim to develop our students’ skills, knowledge and understanding.

Enrichment ActivitiesWe offer our students weekly timetabled opportunities to take part in a variety of activities such as sports, photography, creative writing, languages, primary school outreach, cooking skills and technology projects.

Guest SpeakersOur guest speaker programme invites leading experts in their field to come and talk about their work covering areas such as academia, travel, politics, journalism and the arts.

VolunteeringStudents are encouraged to give back to the community and foster relationships between the school and local organisations through voluntary work.

Political AwarenessDeveloping this is a key area of our work with students. We have a flourishing Amnesty group and debating society and we are involved in the international Model UN programme.

Duke of EdinburghStudents are able to work for the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.

ExplorationWe provide many opportunities for students to explore London and visit other parts of the UK and mainland Europe.

CultureWe organise regular trips to see plays, concerts, lectures and exhibitions taking advantage of London as one of the cultural capitals of the world.

EnterpriseOur unique partnership with JP Morgan provides many opportunities for students at SPWT6. These include support and mentoring to set up your own business and paid internships during the summer holidays.

Authentic BiologyA unique project in conjunction with Queen Mary University London where our students complete cutting edge research into diabetes.

SportWe offer a comprehensive sports programme including football, table tennis, tennis, badminton, basketball, rounders and boxing. Sixth form students have access to a fully equipped Fitness Suite.

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Course OfferWe offer a range of A level courses. Most are two year linear courses examined at the end of year 13. Students pick three or four subjects from the list below to study over two years. Students also have the opportunity to study for the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) as a fourth subject. Subjects will only run if there is a suitable level of demand.

Mathematics

Further Mathematics

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

English Literature

Geography

History

Government and Politics

Religious Studies

Sociology

Economics

Computing

French

Spanish

Classics

Art

Photography

Drama

Music

EPQ

While we endeavour to offer all combinations please note that this will not always be possible due to timetable restrictions. In this case, we will discuss the options in detail with the student involved.

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LanguagesEnglish Literature / Spanish / History / French

Maths/EngineeringMathematics / Economics / Further Mathematics / Physics

However, students are free to choose any combination of subjects that suit their strengths and interests. We will be happy to discuss this with students in more detail when they apply.

Each course has five hours of classes per week and groups will have a maximum of 20 students in year 12 with 12-15 students in year 13.

For those students who have gained mainly 7-9 grades (or equivalents) we also offer the opportunity to study for the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

Entry requirements

All students following our A Level programmes need to have at least 6 GCSEs at grade 5+ including a grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics. In addition, all courses have specific GCSE entry requirements which are stated in the course description for each subject.

Arts/ArchitectureEnglish Literature / Sociology / Drama / Music Photography / Art / Mathematics / Physics

Science/MedicineMathematics / Chemistry / Biology / Physics

English/HumanitiesEnglish Literature / History / RE / Classics Government & Politics / Sociology / Geography / French

FinanceEconomics / Mathematics / Spanish / Computing

The subjects we offer are designed to allow several possible pathways, for example:

St Paul’s Way Trust has extremely supportive and caring teachers. I never feel embarrassed asking questions in lessons and after school.

Naeema Hanif

The support that we have received from the teachers and the sixth form team has really helped me to easily transition from GCSE to A Level. Humayra Jannath Ahmed

The links that this sixth form has with other universities, such as Queen Mary and Warwick, help us to broaden our horizons and explore opportunities we may not have had otherwise.Taslima Khanom

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Course Descriptions

MathsMathematics 14

Further Mathematics 15

ScienceBiology 16Chemistry 17Physics 18

English & HumanitiesEnglish Literature 19Classical Civilisation 20Geography 21Government and Politics 22History 23Religious Studies 24Sociology 25

Economics & ComputingEconomics 26Computer Science 27

LanguagesFrench 28Spanish 29

ArtsArt and Design 30Photography 31Drama and Theatre Studies 32Music 33

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MathematicsMaths

Year oneYou will study three areas of mathematics – Pure, Statistics and Mechanics.

Paper 1: Pure Mathematics (written exam – 66.66%)

Content Overview: Proof, algebra and functions, coordinate geometry in the (x-y) plane, sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation, integration and vectors.

Paper 2: Statistics and Mechanics (written exam – 33.33%)

Section A (Statistics): Statistical sampling, data presentation and interpretation, probability, statistical distributions and statistical hypothesis testing.

Section B (Mechanics): Quantities and units in mechanics, forces and Newton’s laws, kinematics and moments.

Year twoYou will study three areas of mathematics – Pure, Statistics and Mechanics.

Paper 1 & Paper 2: Pure Mathematics (written exam – each worth 33.33%)

Content Overview: Proof, algebra and functions, coordinate geometry in the (x-y) plane, sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation, integration and vectors.

Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics (written exam – 33.33%)

Section A (Statistics): Statistical sampling, data presentation and interpretation, probability, statistical distributions and statistical hypothesis testing.

Section B (Mechanics): Quantities and units in mechanics, forces and Newton’s laws, kinematics and moments.

Possible progression: This course is an excellent preparation for studying Mathematics at university, especially in combination with Further Mathematics. It also covers the techniques and applications needed for the study of other subjects in higher education such as Medicine, Engineering, Economics, Geography and the Sciences.

Exam Board: Edexcel

A level Mathematics involves the study of mathematical principles and techniques and their application to theoretical and practical problem solving. It provides the sound base necessary for further mathematical study but it is also a highly respected A level for all degree courses. If you are particularly interested in studying Mathematics at university you should also look at studying A level Further Mathematics.

Special entry requirements: Grade 6 (or equivalent) in GCSE Mathematics

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Year oneYou will study two areas of mathematics – Pure and either Statistics or Mechanics:

Paper 1: Further Pure Mathematics 1 (written exam – 50%)

Content overview: Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Further Vectors.

Paper 2: Further Mathematics Options (written exam – 50%)

Content overview: Students will take one of the following four options: Further Pure Mathematics 2, Further Statistics, Further Mechanics and Decision Mathematics.

Year twoYou will study three areas of mathematics – Pure, Statistics and Mechanics:

Paper 1: Further Pure Mathematics 1 (written exam – 25%)Content overview: Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Further vectors.

Paper 2: Further Pure Mathematics 2 (written exam – 25%)Content overview: Complex numbers, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions, Differential equations.

Paper 3: Further Mathematics Option 1 (written exam – 25%)Content overview: Students take one of the following four options: Further Pure Mathematics 3, Further Statistics 1, Further Mechanics 1, Decision Mathematics 1.

Paper 4: Further Mathematics Option 2 (written exam – 25%)Content overview: Students take one of the following seven options: Further Pure Mathematics 4, Further Statistics 1, Further Statistics 2, Further Mechanics 1, Further Mechanics 2, Decision Mathematics 1, Decision Mathematics 2.

Further Mathematics

Possible progression: This course is an excellent preparation for studying Mathematics at a top university. It also covers the techniques and applications needed for the study of other subjects in higher education such as Medicine, Engineering, Economics and the Sciences.

Exam Board: Edexcel

This course can only be taken in addition to A level Mathematics and involves a deeper study of mathematical principles and techniques. You should have a real passion for mathematics and be confident in experimenting with and applying your knowledge. If you are thinking of studying Mathematics at a top university then you should consider choosing this subject.

Maths

Special entry requirements: Grade 7 (or equivalent) in GCSE Mathematics

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Biology

Possible progression: Studying A level Biology along with other sciences enables students to go into Medicine, Life Sciences and Biochemistry. It is also a useful A level for most degree courses including Law, Psychology and the Social Sciences. Progression on to vocational qualifications such as NVQs in laboratory and associated technical activities is an alternative route.

Exam Board: OCR BIOLOGY A

Special entry requirements: Grade 9-6 (or equivalent) in GCSE Biology OR grades 9-7 (or equivalent) in GCSE Combined Sciences and Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and English Language

Studying A level Biology enables you to understand the world. We offer particularly exciting opportunities for students to work as biomedical researchers through our Authentic Biology Programme based in the St Paul’s Way Trust Research Laboratory. You will be involved in many hands-on projects and get a real taste of university research. The course promotes an appreciation of the importance of experimental and investigatory work whilst also developing essential knowledge and understanding of biological facts and principles.

Sciences

This course is structured around six topics:

• Development of practical skills in biology

• Foundation in biology

• Exchange and transport

• Biodiversity, evolution and disease

• Communication, homeostasis and energy

• Genetics, evolution and ecosystems

Paper 1: (written exam – 37%)

This paper will examine the following topics:

• Development of practical skills in biology

• Foundations biology

• Exchange and transport

• Communication, homeostasis and energy

Paper 2: Energy, Exercise & Co-ordination (written exam – 37%)

• Development of practical skills in biology

• Foundations in biology

• Biodiversity, evolution and disease

• Genetics, evolution and ecosystems

Paper 3: General & Practical Applications in Biology (written exam – 26%)

This paper will include questions from all six main topic areas.

Science Practical Endorsement (practical assessment)

You will undertake 12 practical assignments during the course. Your overall assessment for this component will reported separately from your A level grade.

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Chemistry

Possible progression: A level Chemistry is usually an essential subject for Medicine, Dentistry and many other medically related degrees. Chemistry in combination with other sciences will enable students to pursue a huge range of other science based degrees. Alongside other facilitating subjects, a good qualification in Chemistry will provide the basis of strong application to top universities.

Exam Board: OCR

Special entry requirements: Grade 9-6 (or equivalent) in GCSE Chemistry OR grades 9-7 (or equivalent) in GCSE Combined Sciences and Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics

Salters Advanced Chemistry is the most interesting and relevant A level specification available. Designed by academics in collaboration with industrial partners, a context-led approach enables students to develop outstanding chemical knowledge, understanding and practical skills alongside a wider appreciation of the importance of chemistry in both the natural world and chemical industries.

Sciences

This course is structured around ten topics:

• Elements of life

• Developing fuels

• Elements from the sea

• The ozone story

• What’s in a medicine?

• The chemical industry

• Oceans

• Developing metals

• Colour by design

• Polymers of Life

Paper 1: Fundamentals of Chemistry (written exam – 41%)

This paper assesses understanding of content from all ten topics. Section A contains multiple choice questions. Section B includes short answer (structured questions, problem solving, calculations, practical) and extended response questions.

Paper 2: Scientific literacy in chemistry (written exam – 37%)

This paper assesses understanding of content from all ten topics with a particular emphasis on scientific literacy. It will include questions relating to a pre-released scientific article, available eight weeks before the exam.

Paper 3: Practical skills in chemistry (written exam – 22%)

This paper will include questions from all eight topics listed above with a particular focus on practical skills. Question styles include short answer (structure questions, problem solving, calculations, practical) and extended response questions.

Science Practical Endorsement (practical assessment)

You will undertake 12 practical assignments during the course. Your overall assessment for this component will reported separately from your A level grade.

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Sciences

Physics

Year one

Paper 1 and Paper 2 will both be 50% written exams on the following topics:

• Measurement for their errors

• Particles and radiation

• Waves

• Mechanics and Materials

• Electricity

Paper 1 is one hour and 30 minutes and is worth 50% of the AS qualification. It comprises of long and short questions on the topics above.

Paper 2 is one hour and 30 minutes and is worth 50% of the AS qualification. It comprises of long and short questions on the topics above as well as practical skills. There is also a multiple choice section.

Year two

Assessed through 3 papers with each being written exams two hours in length.

Paper 1 is worth 34% of the A Level and assesses the AS content areas above plus further mechanics. It is comprised of short and long questions and a multiple choice section.

Paper 2 is worth 34% of the A Level and assesses on the topics of:

• Thermal physics

• Fields

• Nuclear physics

This paper is comprised of short and long questions and a multiple choice section.

Paper 3 is worth 32% of the A level and assesses practical skills and data analysis plus one of the optional areas:

• Astrophysics

• Medical physics

• Engineering physics

• Turning points in physics

• Electronics

You will undertake 12 practical assignments during the course. The overall assessment for this component will be reported separately from your A level grade.

Possible progression: Courses in Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Mathematics, Architecture and Economics all have a high regard for A level physicists.

Exam Board: AQA

Special entry requirements: Grade 9-6 (or equivalent) in GCSE Physics OR grades 9-7 (or equivalent) in GCSE Combined Sciences and Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics

Physics is a rich and varied subject which gives students a deep insight into how the physical world works. This course aims to develop an understanding of the link between theory and experiment. Through fostering the development of skills in the design and execution of experiments as well as demonstrating the importance of physics as a human endeavour, we will also explore how physics interacts with social, philosophical, economic and industrial matters. Physics is a stimulating and intellectually demanding subject which is deeply rewarding to study.

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This is a stimulating course that will enable you to engage with challenging texts and ideas. Discussion plays a large part in lessons and you will be expected to read widely around the subject, beyond just the set texts. You will develop the ability to organise your thoughts, ideas and materials, to analyse texts and interpret their meaning, and to develop the skills to write in an articulate manner. You are also taught to become creative thinkers, critically observing the world around you.

English Literature

Component 1: Drama & Poetry pre-1900 (written exam – 40%)

You will study three texts – one Shakespeare play, one drama text and one poetry text – from the lists below.

Shakespeare:

• Coriolanus

• Hamlet

• Measure for Measure

• The Tempest

• Twelfth Night

Drama text:

• Marlow: Edward II

• Webster: The Duchess of Malfi

• Goldsmith: She Stoops to Conquer

• Ibsen: A Doll’s House

• Wilde: An Ideal Husband

Poetry text:

• Chaucer: The Merchant’s Prologue and Tale

• Milton: Paradise Lost Books 9 & 10

• Coleridge: Selected Poems

• Tennyson: Maud

• Rossetti: Selected Poems

Component 2: Comparative & Contextual Study (written exam – 40%)

You will study at least two complete texts from one of the following topics:

• American Literature 1880-1940

• The Gothic

• Dystopia

• Women in Literature

• The Immigrant Experience

Component 3: Literature post-1900 (coursework – 20%)

You will study three pieces of literature (one prose text, one poetry text and one drama text) one of which must have been published or first performed in 2000 or later. You will submit a close reading, critical analysis on one of the texts and a comparative essay on the other two.

Possible progression: a good pass in A level English Literature places a candidate in a strong position for most degree courses or fields of employment, in particular law, drama, journalism, teaching and public relations.

Exam Board: OCR

Special Requirements: Grade 9-6 (or equivalent) in GCSE English Literature and 9-6 in English Language

English & Humanities

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Classical Civilisation English & Humanities

Classical Civilisation focuses on the civilisations of Greece and Rome, and is a wide ranging subject involving the study of literature, material culture, ancient thought and ideas, and the ancient historical context. You don’t need to know any languages, all the texts are in translation, and it doesn’t matter if you haven’t studied the Greeks and Romans since primary school; all you need is an interest in the ancient world and its cultures. From women in the ancient world, to the study of religious beliefs and ancient acts of intolerance, Classical Civilisation involves interesting discussions that are directly relevant to today’s world.

Year oneWorld of the hero: HomerHomer’s poems span Greek history, myth and legend. They are fundamental to understanding literature, culture and society. Learners will study the Odyssey, following Odysseus on his ten-year journey home to reclaim his kingdom and family. Learners will develop an increasingly sophisticated level of knowledge and understanding of the way in which the epic was composed, and the religious, cultural and social values and beliefs of its society.

Imperial Image: Emperor AugustusThis component explores how the first Roman emperor, Augustus, came to absolute power, from the ruins of war with Queen Cleopatra, the death of his uncle Julius Caesar, civil wars and the slow disintegration of the Roman republic. This module examines the ways in which Augustus conveyed his personal brand to all social classes of Rome.

Year twoWorld of the hero: VirgilThis component offers the chance to study a cornerstone and landmark in Western literature. Virgil’s tale of Aeneas’ journey begins with escape from the burning ruins of his homeland, and ends with the foundation of what will one day be the greatest city of its time – Rome. We will study this text in comparison with Homer and consider what it meant to be a hero for both the Greeks and the Romans.

Ancient Greek ReligionReligion was an essential part of ancient Greek identity, permeating all strata of society and all aspects of an individual’s daily life. You will study religious ritual and the role it played in society, alongside the functions and layout of famous temples. You will also explore the nature of the gods and their relationship with mortals, through the ancient literature of Homer and Hesiod.

Special entry requirements: Grade 9-6 (or equivalent) in GCSE English Literature and 9-6 in English Language

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Geography

Unit 1

• Tectonic processes and hazards

• The water cycle and water insecurity

• The carbon cycle and energy security

• Coastal landscapes and change

Unit 2

• Globalisation

• Superpowers

• Regenerating places and diverse places

• Health, human and intervention

Unit 3

• Players

• Attitudes and actions

• Futures and uncertainties

Unit 4 is an Independent Investigation.

Students have to define a question or topic and undertake a written report of 3000-4000 words using both qualitative and quantitative data.

Possible progression: Geography A level can lead to a wide variety of degree courses (Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences and the Arts). It also gives you the background to work a range of jobs, which may or may not have a geographical context: business, the environment, journalism, law, politics, travel, tourism, planning and development.

Exam Board: Edexcel

English & Humanities

The world is constantly changing and evolving. A level Geography gives you the chance to understand these processes and investigate some of the major issues facing the planet. You will learn to question what is happening around you, forming your own opinions. Fieldwork and independent learning are key components of this modern, forward-thinking course.

The Edexcel A level course is engaging and uses a contemporary issues-based approach enabling students to explore and evaluate geographical questions and pressing issues of the 21st Century whilst providing a course where all students have the chance to succeed.

Students will be required to have confidence in geographical skills and fieldwork coupled with a holistic understanding of geography.

The A level course consists of 3 papers and an Independent Geographical Investigation.

Special entry requirements: Grade 9-6 (or equivalent) in GCSE Geography and 9-6 in English Language

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Government & Politics is about understanding how the world is governed. Students will investigate in detail how people and politics interact. They will explore the emergence and development of the UK’s democratic system and the similarities, differences, connections and parallels between direct and indirect democracy. They will focus on the role and scope of political parties that are so central to contemporary politics, including the significance of the manifestos they publish at election time and their relevance to the mandate of the resulting government. Students will also learn about core political ideas and how they apply in practice to human nature, the state, society and the economy as well as the divisions within each idea and their key thinkers. Additionally students will study the different approaches to global politics, learning how the UN and other international government organisations operate. This will include discussion of important issues such as terrorism, nuclear weapons and the changing nature of war.

Government and Politics

Component 1: UK Politics (Written exam – 33.3%)

Topics covered: Democracy and participation; Political parties; Electoral systems; Voting behaviour and the media.

Students will also learn about core political ideas covering conservatism, liberalism and socialism.

Component 2: UK Government and Optional Political Ideas (Written exam – 33.3%)

There are four content areas: The Constitution; Parliament; Prime Minister and executive; Relationships between the branches.

Students will also learn about one of the five optional ideas; Ecologism; Feminism; Multiculturalism; Nationalism; Anarchism.

Component 3: UK Government and Optional Political Ideas (Written exam – 33.3%)

Topics covered: Theories of global politics; Sovereignty and globalisation; Global governance – political and economic; Global governance – human rights and environmental; Power and developments; Regionalism and the European Union.

Possible progression: Many Government and Politics students go on to study Politics or International Relations at university. Students of Government and Politics are well-prepared for many different careers in a whole range of fields such as the civil service, banking, consultancy and, of course, the political world itself.

Exam Board: Edexcel

English & Humanities

Special entry requirements: Grade 9-6 (or equivalent) in GCSE RE, GCSE History or GCSE Geography and 9-6 in English Language

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This course will give you the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of key historical periods. You will develop an awareness of historical themes and concepts and explore the significance of events, individuals, issues and societies in history. You will also develop an understanding of the nature of historical evidence and explore historical debate.

History

Possible progression: History is a highly respected subject which can be pursued at degree level on its own but is also highly recommended for students who wish to pursue a career in law or journalism. It gives students the opportunity to become critical thinkers and develop their own opinions and judgments on issues.

Exam Board: AQA

Special entry requirements: Grade 9-6 (or equivalent) GCSE History and 9-6 in English Language

English & Humanities

You will study three topics for this course, one for each component.

Component 1: Breadth Study (written exam – 40%)

Tsarist and Communist Russia (1855-1964)

You will study issues of change, continuity, cause and consequence in this period through the following key questions:

• How was Russia governed and how did political authority change and develop?

• Why did opposition develop and how effective was it?

• How and with what results did the economy develop and change?

• What was the extent of social and cultural change?

• How important were ideas and ideology?

• How important were the roles of individuals and groups and how were they affected by developments.

Component 2: Depth Study (written exam – 40%)

The Making of Modern Britain (1951-2007)

This component focuses on the key political, economic, social and international changes which helped to mould Britain in the second half of the twentieth century. You will explore concepts such as government and opposition, class, social division and cultural change, reflecting on Britain’s changing place in the world as well as the interrelationship between political policies, economic developments and political survival. In doing so, you will gain an understanding of important British leaders such as Macmillan, Wilson, Heath, Thatcher and Blair.

Component 3: Historical Investigation (coursework – 20%)

The Development of the British Raj in India.

You will investigate and research the key events leading to the establishment of British rule in India in the nineteenth Century. Your enquiry will focus on the turning point in the creation of the Raj in the form of an essay of around 3000-3500 words.

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The aims of this course are to enable students to develop their knowledge and understanding of the nature of religion in the following three areas;

• Islam • Philosophy of Religion • Religious Ethics

Religious Studies

AS LevelComponent 1 – A Study of IslamTheme 1: Religious figures and sacred textsTheme 2: Religious conceptsTheme 3: Religious lifeTheme 4: Religious practices that shape identity

Component 2 – An Introduction to Philosophy of ReligionTheme 1: Arguments for the existence of God-InductiveTheme 2: Arguments for the existence of God-DeductiveTheme 3: Challenges to religious beliefTheme 4: Religious experience

Component 3 – An Introduction to Religion and EthicsTheme 1: Ethical thoughtTheme 2: Aquinas’ Natural LawTheme 3: Situation EthicsTheme 4: Utilitarianism

A LevelComponent 1 – A Study of Islam (33.3%)Theme 1: Religious figures and sacred textsTheme 2: Religious concepts and religious lifeTheme 3: Significant social and historical developmentsTheme 4: Religious practices that shape identity

Component 2 – An Introduction to Philosophy of Religion (33.3%)Theme 1: Arguments for the existence of God-Deductive Theme 2: Challenges to religious beliefTheme 3: Religious experienceTheme 4: Religious language

Component 3 – An Introduction to Religion and Ethics (33.3%)Theme 1: Ethical thoughtTheme 2: Deontological ethicsTheme 3: Teleological ethicsTheme 4: Determinism and free will

Possible progression: A level Religious Studies is a well respected course to progress onto any English or humanities degree. A wide variety of career options are then open to you.

Exam Board: OCR

The course requires candidates to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• The origins and development of Islam• The life of Muhammed (pbuh)• Key Islamic beliefs and practices• Principles theories for and against the

existence of God• The debate between religion and science• The relationship between faith and reason• Debates around the meaning and truth of

religious language

• Questions about life after death• The debate between various ethical

approaches on ethical issues• Debates whether we are truly free

in our thoughts and actions or whether freedom is an illusion.

English & Humanities

Special entry requirements: Grade 9-6 (or equivalent) in GCSE Religious Studies and 9-6 in English Language

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Sociology

Unit 1 – Education with Methods in Context

• Education

• Methods in Context

• Research methods

Unit 2 – Research methods and topics in Sociology (one topic picked from option 1 and option 2)

Option 1

• Culture and identity

• Families and Households

• Health

• Work, Poverty and Welfare

Option 2

• Beliefs in Society

• Global Development

• The Media

Unit 3 – Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

• Crime and Deviance

• Theory and Methods

Possible progression: An A-Level in Sociology enables progression to a wide range of degrees at university including: Sociology Social Work, Nursing, Criminology, Teaching, Media, Marketing, Law or Human Resources.

Sociology is becoming an increasingly popular course across the UK and the study of mankind is one that is becoming increasingly important in today’s society. It provides students with a broad skillset allowing students to make rational and measured decisions. The challenging and stimulating course is widely recognised and highly respected by universities as well as employers. This course has a strong emphasis on many traditional topics whilst exploring the latest and most exciting developments in the discipline.

Special entry requirements: Grade 9-6 (or equivalent) in either GCSE History, Geography or Religious Studies and 9-6 in English Language

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Economics & Computing

Paper 1: Markets & Market Failure (written exam – 33.3%)

You will study the following topics:

• Economic methodology and the economic problem

• Individual economic decision making

• Price determination in a competitive market

• Production, costs and revenue

• Perfect competition, imperfectly competitive markets and monopoly

• The labour market

• The distribution of income and wealth: poverty and inequality

• The market mechanism, market failure and government intervention in markets

You will be assessed through a combination of short answer and essay questions.

Paper 2: The National & International Economy (written exam – 33.3%)

You will study the following topics:

• The measurement of macroeconomic performance

• How the macroeconomy works

• Economic performance

• Financial markets and monetary policy

• Fiscal policy and supply-side policies

• The international economy

You will be assessed through a combination of short answer and essay questions.

Paper 3: Economic Principles & Issues (written exam – 33.3%)

This exam will cover all of the topics of papers 1 and 2. Section A will consist of multiple choice questions. Section B will require you to analyse a case study.

Economics

Possible progression: Economics can be studied as a single honours degree course but is also typically studied in combination with Politics, Philosophy, Mathematics, Accounting, Statistics, Management, History, Geography or a European/Asian language.

Exam board: AQA

Special entry requirements: Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and English Language

Economics is about making choices regarding how best to allocate finite resources to satisfy the society’s unlimited needs and wants. It explores mainly the interactions between governments, consumers and producers. This course will equip students with the ability to analyse and evaluate national and global economic events. You will study micro and macro economics, exploring the role of the consumer and how industry and finance work, and examine the effects of government policies and international markets on an economy. You will also need to be able to analyse and interpret economic data.

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Component 1: Computer Systems (written exam – 40%)

In this component, you will explore the characteristics of contemporary systems architecture:

• Software and its development

• Types of programming languages

• Data types, representation and structure

• Exchanging data and web technologies

• Following algorithms

• Using Boolean algebra

• Legal, moral and ethical issues

Component 2: Algorithms & Programming (written exam – 40%)

This paper will be in two sections.

Section A will focus on computational thinking:

• Elements of computational thinking

• Programming and problem solving

• Pattern recognition, abstraction and decomposition

• Standard algorithms

Section B will consist of a scenario/task which will involve problem solving.

Component 3: Programming Project (coursework – 20%)

You will choose a user-driven problem to solve. Assessment will focus on your analysis of the problem, your design and implementation of the solution and your final evaluation.

Computer ScienceComputer Science is a practical subject where students can apply academic principles learned in the classroom to real-world systems. It is a creative subject that will develop your computational thinking and problem-solving skills, as you learn to design systems and understand the power and limits of human machine intelligence.

Possible progression: A level Computer Science can lead onto degree courses and apprenticeship programmes in Computer Programming, Engineering and Systems Design. It also provides a good grounding for other subject areas that require computational thinking and analytical skills.

Exam Board: OCR

Special entry requirements: Grade 9-6 (or equivalent) in GCSE Computing or ICT, or at least a merit in BTEC Computing or ICT and Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics

Economics & Computing

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Languages

French

A LEVEL Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation (written examination 64 marks – 40%)

Section A – Listening (24 marks)

Section B – Reading (24 marks)

Section C – Translation into English (12 marks)

Paper 2: Written response to work, grammar and translation (Written examination 48 marks – 30%)

Section A – translation and grammar (16 marks)

Section B – Written response to chosen literary text (32 marks)

Section C – Written response to chosen film or a second literary text (32 marks)

Paper 3: Speaking (Speaking examination 48 marks – 30%)

Task 1 – Responding to a written text with a discussion on the theme of French society (28 marks)

Task 2 – Discussion on political and artistic culture in the French speaking world (20 marks)

Possible progression: A qualification in languages can be successfully combined with any subject to enhance career possibilities. There are hundreds of university courses which combine languages with practically every other subject.

Exam Board: Edexcel

Special entry requirements: Grade 9-6 (or equivalent) in GCSE French

This course aims to develop your fluency, accuracy and confidence in both written and spoken French, equipping you with a lifelong skill valued by employers. You will engage with a wide range of resources from France and the wider French-speaking world, becoming confident with a broad spectrum of authentic materials. Grammatical knowledge and understanding are integral to success in all units and as the course progresses you will also gain a deeper understanding of English. You will work independently and in small groups, practicing speaking, reading and writing and regularly learning vocabulary. You will learn transferable skills such as essay writing and research.

In year 12 you will be encouraged to organise and undertake work experience in France where you will be totally immersed in the culture. This is an unforgettable opportunity, unique to learning a language but which also teaches you so much more. In year 13 your study will be more personalised and in-depth. You will undertake a research project enabling you to focus on an area of particular interest.

The main topics for study are: Youth Culture and Concerns, Health, Sport and Fitness, Education and Employment and The World Around Us, Customs, Traditions, Religions and Beliefs, International Events, Literature and the Arts.

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Spanish

Possible progression: A qualification in languages can be successfully combined with any subject to enhance career possibilities. There are hundreds of university courses which combine languages with practically every other subject.

Exam Board: Edexcel

Special entry requirements: Grade 9-6 (or equivalent) in GCSE Spanish

Languages

A LEVEL Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation (written examination 64 marks – 40%)

Section A – Listening (24 marks)

Section B – Reading (24 marks)

Section C – Translation into English (12 marks)

Paper 2: Written response to work, grammar and translation (Written examination 48 marks – 30%)

Section A – translation and grammar (16 marks)

Section B – Written response to chosen literary text (32 marks)

Section C – Written response to chosen film or a second literary text (32 marks)

Paper 3: Speaking (Speaking examination 48 marks – 30%)

Task 1 – Responding to a written text with a discussion on the theme of Spanish society (28 marks)

Task 2 – Discussion on political and artistic culture in the Spanish speaking world (20 marks)

The course aims to develop your fluency, accuracy and confidence in both written and spoken Spanish, equipping you with a lifelong skill valued by employers. You will engage with a wide range of resources from Spain and Latin America, becoming confident with a broad spectrum of authentic materials. Grammatical knowledge and understanding are integral to success in all units and as the course progresses you will also gain a deeper understanding of English. You will work independently and in small groups, practicing speaking, reading and writing and regularly learning vocabulary. You will learn transferable skills such as essay writing and research.

In year 12 you will be encouraged to organise and undertake work experience in Spain where you will be totally immersed in the culture. This is an unforgettable opportunity, unique to learning a language but which also teaches you so much more.

In year 13 your study will be more personalised and in-depth. You will undertake a research project enabling you to focus on an area of particular interest.

The main topics for study are: Youth Culture and Concerns, Health, Sport and Fitness, Education and Employment and The World Around Us, Customs, Traditions, Religions and Beliefs, International Events, Literature and the Arts.

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Arts

Component 1: Personal Investigation (coursework – 60%)

You will explore ideas through researching images, artefacts and resources relating to styles, media and artists. Responding to these through practical and critical activities, you will write analyses of your own work and that of other artists. All students will be introduced to ideas, processes, materials and techniques relevant to different aspects of art and design such as drawing, painting, print making, mixed media and 3D work, learning through practical explorations, workshop demonstrations and individual tutorials.

Assessment in this component incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work and a personal study. Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and finished pieces based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points. The personal study will be evidenced through critical written communication showing contextual research and understanding by completing an essay of at least 1000 words.

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (practical exam – 40%)

In February of year 13 the exam board will set a theme with suggested starting points. You will need to produce a portfolio of preparatory studies including both practical and written development work. You will also have a 15-hour period of sustained focus (under exam conditions) when you will produce your final piece(s) which will extend from your preparatory work.

Art and Design

Possible progression: Students can go on to Art Foundation courses at college or the major art schools before degree courses in Architecture, Illustration, Fine Art, Printmaking, Photography, Graphics, Sculpture, 3-D Design, Fashion, Printed and Woven Textiles and Stage Design.

Exam Board: Edexcel

Special entry requirements: Grade 9-6 (or equivalent) in GCSE Art

This course gives a strong grounding for those interested in studying Art and Design foundation courses and degrees. It is also suitable for those with an interest in the visual world and for those who enjoy responding to and exploring art in its wider context.

In addition to developing your skills in a variety of media, you will also explore and develop ideas through contextual studies. You will learn about artists’ work, produce independent research and develop your own analytical skills. Visits to galleries and exhibitions are an integral part of the course.

Commitment, enthusiasm and the ability to work under your own initiative are essential if you are to get the most from this course. You will have to be prepared give a considerable amount of your time to independent study outside of timetabled lessons to produce a rich and varied portfolio of work.

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Photography

Component 1: Personal Investigation (coursework – 60%)

You will explore images, artefacts and resources relating to a wide range of art and photography. Responding to these through practical and critical activities, you will also produce written analyses of your own work and that of other photographers and artists. You will be introduced to ideas, processes, materials and techniques relating to different aspects of photography, learning through practical explorations of media and materials, workshop demonstrations and individual tutorials.

Assessment in this component incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work and a personal study. Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and finished pieces based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points. The personal study will be evidenced through critical written communication showing contextual research and understanding by completing an essay of at least 1000 words.

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (practical exam – 40%)

In February of year 13 the exam board will set a theme with suggested starting points. You will need to produce a portfolio of preparatory studies including both practical and written development work. You will also have a 15-hour period of sustained focus (under exam conditions) when you will produce your final piece(s) which will extend from your preparatory work.

Possible progression: Students can go on to Art Foundation courses at college or the major art schools before degree courses in Photography, Graphics and Fine Art.

Exam Board: Edexcel

Special entry requirements: Grade 9-6 (or equivalent) in GCSE Art or Photography

Studying A level Photography enables students to apply to foundation courses in fine art or photography and eventually a degree in photography or a related course. In employment terms, you could then consider a wide range of careers including photojournalism, freelance photography, media and promotional photography.

Photography is a very creative and satisfying subject to study. You will learn how to use a fully manual camera, both in the studio and on location, and how to develop and process your own black and white pictures. You will also use digital cameras and software packages such as Photoshop and iMovie to produce high-quality images. You will also learn about other photographers’ work, produce independent research and develop your own analytical skills. Visits to galleries are a key component of the course in order to complete the critical and contextual studies elements.

Commitment, enthusiasm and the ability to work under your own initiative are essential if you are to get the most from this course. You will have to be prepared give a considerable amount of your time to independent study outside of timetabled lessons to produce a rich and varied portfolio of work.

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Arts

Drama & Theatre Studies

Component 1: Devising

Content Overview

• This component is internally assessed

• Students must ‘devise’ an original performance piece using text extracts from a key theatre practitioner as stimuli.

Assessment: Coursework

40% of the qualification

80 marks

1) A 2500-3000 word portfolio documenting the creative process, recorded/verbal evidence of between 12-14 minutes or a combination of written evidence and recorded/verbal evidence.

2) The devised performance/design realisation.

Component 2: Text in Performance

Content Overview

• This component is externally moderated by a visiting examiner.

• Students must produce a group performance/design realisation.

• Each student must perform either a Monologue or Duologue/design realisation

Assessment: Coursework

20% of the qualification

60 marks

Component 3: Theatre Makers in PracticeContent Overview

• This is a written exam that requires a clear understanding of theatre making and a detailed study of a set text.

Assessment: Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes

40% of the qualification

80 marks

Possible progression: A level Drama is an academic subject accepted by all universities including Oxbridge. In developing a range of skills relevant for the wider world of work it opens a variety of pathways beyond careers in theatre.

Exam Board: Edexcel

Special entry requirements: Grade 9-6 (or equivalent) in GCSE Drama

A level Drama and Theatre Studies provides students with practical and creative opportunities to explore drama in a range of ways. Students develop their understanding of performance through the exploration of different play texts, creating original devised performances and written analysis of performance work.

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AS Level:Unit 1: Performing (practical coursework – 30%)

You will be required to perform a solo piece, an ensemble, an improvisation or using music technology.

This will be recorded in school and marked externally.

Unit 2: Composing (practical coursework – 30%)

You will compose two compositions. One will be a ‘free’ composition in any style that you choose. The second composition will be to a set brief.

Unit 3: Appraising (listening & writing exam – 40%)

You will learn to analyse music through studying 12 set works in the following areas of study:

• Vocal music

• Instrumental music

• Music for film

• Popular music and jazz

• Fusions

• New directions

Composers range from Bach to the Beatles and everything in between. During the exam you will complete listening questions, dictation exercises and short essays focussed on the pieces you have studied and some unfamiliar music.

A2 Level:Unit 1: Performing (practical coursework – 30%)

You will be required to perform a solo piece, an ensemble, an improvisation or using music technology.

This will be recorded in school and marked externally.

Unit 2: Composing (practical coursework – 30%)

You will compose two compositions. One will be a ‘free’ composition in any style that you choose. The second composition will be focussed on compositional techniques which you will be taught throughout the year.

Unit 3: Appraising (listening & written exam – 40%)

You will learn to analyse music through studying 12 set works in the following areas of study:

• Vocal music

• Instrumental music

• Music for film

• Popular music and jazz

• Fusions

• New directions

Composers range from Vaughan Williams to Punjabi MC and everything in between.

During the exam you will complete listening questions, dictation exercises and short essays focussed on the pieces you have studied and some unfamiliar music.

Music

Possible progression: Music is a highly respected academic A level that is recognised by all universities for most degree courses. Studying music in higher education can lead onto careers in performing, composing, music production, sound engineering, music therapy, arts administration, journalism and education.

Exam Board: Edexcel

Special entry requirements: Grade 9-6 (or equivalent) in GCSE Music; in terms of performing, you should also be a grade 5 standard (or equivalent) at the start of the course and be fluent in reading and staff notation

A level Music is challenging and rewarding course. The students who choose it are committed to their musical studies and our able to take advantage of our links to professional groups such as the London Symphony Orchestra, the London Chamber Orchestra and the Ebor Singers. Although you will be able to perform a wide variety of musical styles and genres you must have an interest in classical music. The aim of this course is to develop your abilities as an intelligent musician.

Arts

Trust StatusOur Trust status is very important because it has enabled us to establish long-term relationships with external partners and to involve them in the school’s governance and leadership. Our trustees include six universities: Queen Mary University of London, King’s College London, University of Warwick, University College London, University of East London and the University of Greenwich. These trustees together with The London Borough of Tower Hamlets, NHS, Poplar Harca, XL Catlin and Wates, are determined to ensure that we remain an excellent place of learning.

You don’t have to be a genius and you don’t have to be a man. Science is for everyone. All you need is to be interested and if you’re interested then you can do it

Professor Brian Cox

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In addition we have four patrons who are also key to our success:

Professor Brian Cox OBE

Professor Cox gained a first class degree in physics from the University of Manchester and was awarded a PPARC Postdoctoral Fellowship. He has worked on a plethora of major projects including the H1 experiment at DESY, HERA, the Tevatron collider in Chicago, POMWIG and the ATLAS experiment at CERN. He was awarded a Chair in Particle Physics at the University of Manchester and through his Royal Society University Research Fellowship continues his work on ATLAS and the public promotion of science.

Brian has received many awards for his work in publicising science. In 2012 he received both the Michael Faraday Prize of the Royal Society for work in science communication, as well as the Institute of Physics President’s medal where he made a speech about the value of education in science and the need to invest more in future generations of scientists. He was appointed an Officer of the British Empire for services to science in 2010 and is a Fellow of The Royal Society.

Professor Cox also has a distinguished career in science broadcasting on television and radio. Programmes that he has written and presented including the BBC documentaries “Wonders of the Solar System”, “Wonders of the Universe”, “Wonders of Life”, “Human Universe”, “Forces of Nature” and most recently “The 21st Century Race for Space” broadcast on BBC Two in 2017. He is the co-author of “Why Does E=mc2?”, the bestselling “Wonders of the Solar System”, “Wonders of the Universe”, “Wonders of Life” , “Human Universe”, “Forces of Nature” “Universal: A Journey Through the Cosmos” and “How to Build a Universe: Part One”.

Professor Cox was an ambassador for the UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair, fronting the campaign to promote take-up of STEM subjects in schools.

Professor Philip Ogden

Professor Philip Ogden is a Patron of St Paul’s Way Trust School prior to which he was Chair of the Trust Board; he chaired the Foundation Trust from 2010 to 2015. He was the Senior Adviser to the Principal at Queen Mary University of London, where he holds a Chair in Geography. Philip is a Master Warden of the Drapers’ Company and has been Chairman of Governors at Bancroft’s School in Woodford since 2013. Professor Ogden also was Chairman of the Higher Education Design Quality Forum and an Adviser to the London Chamber Orchestra. He was a Trustee of St Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical College from 2000-2010 and of the Central Foundation Schools of London from 2010-13.

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Professor John Wass

John Wass is the Professor of Endocrinology at Oxford University and was Head of the Department of Endocrinology at the Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Churchill Hospital Oxford,UK until 2012.

His research interests include all pituitary tumours and the genetics of osteoporosis and thyroid disease.

Since 1975 he has published over 380 articles in scientific journals and contributed to textbooks including the Oxford Textbook of Medicine and DeGroot’s Textbook of Endocrinology. He was President of the European Federation of Endocrine Societies from 2001-2003, Chairman of the Society for Endocrinology 2006-2009, served as President of the Pituitary Society and was Academic Vice President of the Royal College of Physicians from August 2012 until August 2015.

Professor Wass has won a number of prizes including the Jubilee Prize of the Society for Endocrinology and was recently awarded the Distinguished Physician of the Year Award by the American Endocrine Society, the first non-American to receive this award.

Amongst his charitable activities, he founded the Pituitary Foundation. He chaired the Royal College of Physicians Working Party ‘Action on Obesity: Comprehensive Care for All’ published in January 2013, and has been involved in improving services for patients with obesity.

Professor Wass also presented the acclaimed documentary ‘The Fantastical World of Hormones’ on BBC4.

Dame Colette Bowe

Dame Colette Bowe has worked in the City, in regulation and in Whitehall. She is the chairman of the Banking Standards Board. She is also a trustee of the Nuffield Foundation and the IFRS

Foundation. She is a Visiting Fellow of Nuffield College. Dame Colette has been chairman of Electra Private Equity plc and of Ofcom. She has also served on the boards of Morgan Stanley International, Axa Investment Managers, Goldfish Bank, the Yorkshire Building Society, London and Continental Railways and Thames Water Utilities.

Dame Colette was the founding chairman of the Telecoms Ombudsman Service and of the Ofcom Consumer Panel, and chaired the Council of Queen Mary, University of London.

Professor Simon Gaskell

Professor Simon Gaskell served as President and Principal of Queen Mary University of London from 2009-2017.

A chemist by training, he devoted his career in research to the application of physical analytical methods to the solution of problems of biological and medical significance. Following a spell at the Tenovus Institute for Cancer Research in Cardiff, he was Professor of Experimental Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, before returning to the UK to take up the Chair in Mass Spectrometry at UMIST (as was then) in Manchester. Gaskell increasingly devoted the work of his research group to the developing field of proteomics and other aspects of post-genome science for which, in 2009, he was awarded (jointly with Prof. Vicki Wysocki, University of Arizona) the Distinguished Achievement Award of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry. He also served as Vice President for Research at the newly merged University of Manchester.

A Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Simon Gaskell has served on a number of advisory boards and panels, including

the editorial boards of a range of academic journals.

In 2009, he was appointed President and Principal of Queen Mary University of London; during his tenure QMUL was invited to join the Russell Group of leading UK universities. His service to the university sector included a term as Treasurer of Universities UK and chairing the Higher Education Statistics Agency.

His new portfolio includes several advisory positions, including the steering group for mass spectrometry at the Rosalind Franklin Institute.

Professor Sir Adrian Smith, FRS

From September 2018, Professor Smith became the Director of the Alan Turing Institute, having been from 1 September 2012 the Vice-Chancellor of the University of London. He was previously Director General, Knowledge and Innovation in BIS.

Professor Smith has also worked with the UK Higher Education Funding and Research Councils and was appointed Deputy Chair of the UK Statistics Authority from 1 September 2012. From 1 August 2014, he was appointed Chair of the Board of the Diamond Synchrotron at Harwell and from 1 April 2018, a board member of the UK Atomic Energy Authority.

Professor Smith is a past President of the Royal Statistical Society and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2001 in recognition of his contribution to statistics. In 2003-04 he undertook an Inquiry into Post-14 Mathematics Education for the UK Secretary of State for Education and Skills and has recently undertaken, on behalf of HMT and the DfE, a 16-18 Maths Review. In 2006 he completed a report for the UK Home Secretary on the issue of public trust in Crime Statistics. He received a knighthood in the 2011 New Year Honours list.

Mymona Bibi (2017 leaver) - studying English Literature and Classics at the University of Birmingham, recipient of the Knights of the Round Temple

Award with Didy Grahame, OBE, MVO, Knights of the Round Table

Foundation Day

Tanvir Razzak (year 13), winner of the 2017 NHS Prize for Community Contribution, with Jane Milligan, Former Chief Officer NHS Tower Hamlets Clinical Commissioning Group

Every year we celebrate the founding of our school with a commemorative ceremony at the People’s Palace, Queen Mary University. Students, families, staff and friends of the school are invited, making this a significant event in the academic year.

In addition to speeches, readings, musical performances and the singing of the school song, prizes are awarded to students for significant achievements in communication, investigation, participation, networking, scholarship and vision.

Last year’s sixth form prize winners were Iftekar Hussain, who was awarded the Worshipful Company of Drapers’ Medal for Scholarship, and Alex Pricop, who won the St Paul’s Way Foundation Award for Vision. Each received £250. Tanvir Razzak was awarded the Nigel Relph prize for Global Citizenship and Talha Hanzala was awarded the Michael Faraday prize for Investigation.

Our sixth form alumni were also decorated on the evening. Mymona Bibi received a bursary from the Knights of the Round Table to assist with her study of English Literature and Classics at the University of Birmingham. Tanvir Rafe received the Patron’s Award for his commitment to academia pursuing his medical degree at Baliol College, Oxford.

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Application Process

Key Dates 2018

Thursday 27 November Open Evening: 4.30-7.00 pm

2019

Friday 18th January Deadline for applications forms to be submitted

Monday 28th January – Friday 22nd February

Interviews will be arranged during these 4 weeks

End of March 2019 Conditional offers will be posted

Wednesday 4th July Induction Event

Thursday 22nd August GCSE Results Day & Enrolment Day (from 11am)

Friday 23rd August Enrolment Day (continued: 10am – 2pm)

The application form can be downloaded from our website (www.spwt.net).

After we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview where will discuss your A level course choices. Academic references supporting your application for A level study and stating your predicted grades will be requested from your current school.

Offers will be made on the basis of your interview, reference and predicted GCSE grades. Predicted grades must meet the general requirements for entry into the sixth form and also any special requirements for the courses that you have chosen.

Students who accept their conditional offer will be invited to a Welcome Event in early July.

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For more information please contact:

Charlotte Haycraft, Director of Learning, Sixth Form

St Paul’s Way Trust School125 St Paul’s Way, London E3 4FT

Tel: 020 7987 1883Fax: 020 7537 4529

Email: sixth@spwt.netWebsite: www.spwt.net

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