Lower Sixth Curriculum Choices

Contents

Welcome to the Sixth Form

1 Lower Sixth Curriculum Choices 2 ‘Plus’ Options & the Wider Sixth Form Experience 3

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AS Levels Over Two Years - ‘Long Thins’ Thinking Skills AS & Graphics AS Level Languages & Creative Writing EPQ & Broadening Horizons 4 5 6 7

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Enterprise Activities 8 Enrichment Skills for Life & Clubs & Societies 9 Creative Arts & Leiths Cookery School 10 Music & Drama 11 Sport & Sports Leadership Level 3 12 Boarding at Badminton 13

SUBJECTS: Art Biology Business Chemistry Computer Science Dance Drama & Theatre Studies Economics English Literature French Geography German Government & Politics History History of Art Latin Mathematics Further Mathematics Music Photography Physical Education Physics Psychology Religious Studies Spanish 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39

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Welcome to the Sixth Form

The Sixth Form at Badminton offers a wealth of opportunity, with each student benefitting from a bespoke tailored programme that focuses on individual goals, ambitions, future life and career.

Badminton offers a truly holistic educational experience where academic excellence is achieved through exceptional teaching and active engagement with every subject beyond the classroom as well as access to first class resources and facilities. The broad and varied co-curricular programme provides opportunities to apply knowledge and really ‘get under the skin’ of academic subjects while developing valuable skills for life. We give each student the tools to become an independent learner who is able to confidently pursue her next steps. Students enjoy the chance to be part of the vibrant global community in our Sixth Form Centre. The opportunity to develop confidence as a self-directed learner, plan for their future and make the most of events in School, in Bristol and beyond helps prepare them for what follow after Badminton. In the background, we provide a strong network of subject Teachers, Tutors, House staff and specialists. The Sixth Form Team keep a close eye on each of the student’s development, ensuring that support is put in place when the need arises. Our Higher Education and Professional Guidance Officer is also a key figure in Sixth Form life, leading our ‘Broadening Horizons’ programme, coordinating a wealth of higher education information and training opportunities as well as access to internships, apprenticeships and work experience. There is not one type of Badminton journey. Our aim is to enable all of our students to enjoy this final chapter of their school story to the full, enabling them to achieve their ambitions through rising to challenges and opportunities, preparing them for the future with confidence and a strong sense of purpose.

Mr Dan Avis Head of Sixth Form

“Badminton offers a truly holistic educational experience...”