Welcome to the Sixth Form page

The Sixth Form prospectus is now available online. The application form is available separately for easy printing.

Year 13 students may wish to access the Higher Education Schedule.

The Sixth Form tutor team for 2012 - 2013 are:

Head of Year: Mr R Perry

Assistant Heads of Year: Mrs K Perry and Mr M Oswell

To contact the Sixth Form team email sixthform@stivoschool.org

Form Tutors:

Year 12:

Mrs L Bartlett, Mr J Burniston, Mr R Chambers, Miss A Edmunds, Mr A Goold, Mrs E Kenton-Howells, Miss F McLennan, Mrs B Morey, Mrs J Mottram and Ms E Robinson.

Year 13:

Ms D Akers, Mr I Burry, Mrs A Champley-Potter, Miss A Crellin, Mr C Havard, Ms R McKenzie, Mr N Perry, Mr D Tilley, Mrs M Watton and Mr G Wilson.

Message from the Head of Year

The St Ivo Sixth Form prides itself on offering a wide choice of academic, pre-vocational and extra-curricular opportunities for all its students. Appropriate programmes are designed for students in consultation with tutors and careers staff. The challenges of new post-16 courses are ahead with Year 12 students following a course of 4 AS levels or an equivalent combination of level 2 vocational, applied GCE and AS levels complemented by work in the key skills of communication, use of number and information communication technology. Students either take three of their AS levels or equivalent to a more advanced A2 level or extend level 2 vocational studies to applied GCE advanced level. High levels of achievement are expected and attained. All students must complement academic studies with a well-rounded programme of extra-curricular activities, from community service to sports. To achieve such standards, the school expects a high degree of commitment from its students. In exchange, the students should feel an entitlement to high standards from the school. This forms the basis of the Sixth Form Contract.

Please do not hesitate to contact the school to share any worries or concerns you may have about your son's or daughter's work at any time in the Sixth Form. You should contact school via myself or my two assistants and we will arrange for you to speak to the appropriate staff.

The Sixth Form Contract

The Student's Commitments

It is understood that being a student in the St Ivo Sixth Form offers certain privileges and demands certain responsibilities in return.

1. Attendance at all lessons, tutorial time and designated assemblies is compulsory and is recorded for future references. A punctual attitude is expected.
2. If students are late into school they must sign in at the main school reception.
3. An unplanned absence should be explained by an immediate telephone call to school, followed by a note on return to school.
4. If students need to miss school for a genuine reason they must fill in an 'authorised absence' form at least two days prior to their absence. The form is held by their tutor.
5. Signing on for post-16 courses involves a high degree of commitment. All lessons must be attended and deadlines for work followed. Holidays should be avoided in school time and you are recommended not to do more than 12 hours paid work per week.
6. A 'viable timetable' in the Sixth Form involves a commitment of a minimum of 21 periods in agreed areas. If students wish to change subjects they must consult with their subject teacher and form tutor who will guide them through the process to ensure their timetable is complete.
7. The 21 periods must include either one PE or one Community Action period. In Year 13 the Community Action is compulsory for a minimum of 12 weeks.
8. In the summer term all students are obliged to attend Activities Week.
9. Students must follow the code of behaviour laid out in the Sixth Form booklet. Dress must be in line with the dress code. The Keep building must be respected and looked after by students.
10. The difference between social and anti-social behaviour is as clear as in other areas of the school. Students should be respectful and polite to members of staff and to each other. Bullying is not tolerated.

St Ivo's Commitments

It is understood that St Ivo has these commitments to every Sixth Form student:

1. Appropriate academic teaching facilities are provided for all.
2. Each student is entitled to opportunities for Community Service, PE, work experience and the use of Information Technology.
3. The Keep building is made available by the school for the use of members of Years 12 and 13.
4. Progress is carefully monitored through the academic tracking system and pastoral care is given. Form tutors are responsible for their students and offer help and support when needed.
5. There is a representative body for sixth formers, the Sixth Form Committee. Its duties and powers are laid down in the Committee Constitution.

Absence

• Students must telephone school on the day of absence.
• On return to school a student must bring a note signed by a parent/carer.
• An authorised absence known beforehand should be authorised by completing an HSEP form.

Please visit the Attendance section of the Essential Information page for further details.

Trips

Please note that details of school trips, and copies of letters sent home to parents/carers regarding these, can be found on the secure IvoOnline website. Parents/carers need to sign up to access the website.

Important Diary Dates

Wednesday 9th - Thursday 31st January: Year 11, 12 & 13 module exams.

Tuesday 15th January: Year 13 closing date for UCAS applications.

Wednesday 16th January: information evening for the Sixth Form Geography/Travel & Tourism trip to the USA.

Sunday 3rd - Wednesday 6th February: Year 12 ICT & French trip to France.

Monday 4th - Friday 8th February: Year 12 mock exams.

Wednesday 6th - Sunday 10th February: Sixth Form Geography/Travel & Tourism trip to the USA.

Friday 8th February: Sixth Form MUNGA event.

Friday 8th - Friday 15th February: Year 11 - 13 Media, Film & Drama trip to the USA.

Friday 8th - Saturday 16th February: Year 11 & 13 ski trip.

Monday 11th - Friday 15th February: half term.

Wednesday 13th - Wednesday 27th February: Year 12 Vocational Sport work experience - group 1.

Friday 22nd February: Sixth Form Art trip.

Saturday 2nd - Tuesday 5th March: Year 12 History trip to Germany.

Monday 4th March: Sixth Form Biology exam.

Wednesday 6th - Thursday 7th March - Year 13 Geography trips.

Thursday 7th March: results released for January module exams; Whole School Concert; Year 7, 9, 12 & 13 photos.

Monday 11th March: Sixth Form Biology exam.

Thursday 14th March: Year 12 parents/carers evening.

Friday 15th March: Year 12 Drama exam.

Monday 18th - Thursday 21st and Monday 25th - Thursday 28th March: Year 12 Geography trips.

Friday 22nd March: Year 13 Drama exam.

Saturday 23rd March - Saturday 6th April: Year 12 Vocational Sport work experience - group 2.

Friday 29th March - Monday 15th April: Easter break (professional day Monday 15th April).

Tuesday 2nd - Friday 5th April: Year 10 - 13 RE/Ethics trip to Turkey.

Friday 19th - Tuesday 23rd April: Year 12 MFL speaking tests.

Thursday 2nd - Wednesday 8th May: Year 13 MFL speaking tests.

Monday 6th May: bank holiday - school closed.

Tuesday 7th - Wednesday 8th May: Year 12 Art exams.

Monday 13th May: Year 11, 12 and 13 GCSE/AS/A2 exams begin.

Monday 13th - Tuesday 14th May: Year 13 Art exams.

Thursday 16th May: Year 12 Higher Education evening.

Friday 24th May: Year 13 leavers assembly.

Monday 27th - Friday 31st May: half term.

Wednesday 19th June: A Level Art exhibition.

Thursday 20th June: Year 12 Biology trip.

Monday 24th June: Year 12 geography trip.

Thursday 27th June: Year 12 PSHE event (morning).

Friday 28th June: Year 12 Travel & Tourism trip.

Friday 5th July: Sixth Form Ball.

Friday 5th - Monday 8th July: Year 10 - 13 RE/Ethics trip to Poland.

Friday 5th - Sunday 14th July: Year 11 & 12 History trip to Vietnam.

Tuesday 9th July: Year 12 Law & Psychology trip.

Thursday 11th July: Year 12 PSHE event (periods 1 - 3).

Friday 19th July: last day of term (professional day Monday 22nd July).