Leweston School Sixth Form Prospectus

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Contents Meet the Head of Sixth Form

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Choose your own Path

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Why Leweston?

Broadening Horizons

Supported to Succeed

Sixth Form Centre: The Hub High Achievers

Internationally Minded

Enrichment & Activities

Responsibility & Community Boarding in Sixth Form

Preparing for the Future

The Sixth Form Curriculum Biology

Business

Chemistry Classics

Computer Science

Drama and Theatre Studies

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Economics

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English Literature

Religious Studies

ESOL IELTS Fine Art

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Geography

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History

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Mathematics

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Health and Social Care

Leiths

Further Mathematics Modern Languages

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Music

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Physics

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BTEX Sport

Psychology

Fashion and Textile Design

Art and Design: Photography

What Happens Next?

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MEET THE HEAD OF SIXTH FORM Welcome to Leweston Sixth Form! Here you will find a vibrant, stimulating and busy learning environment in which students have the opportunity to discover and develop their talents and explore existing and new interests. Although Leweston Sixth Form is a place and time for students to become more independent in preparation for life at university and beyond, they are fully supported by the dedicated academic and pastoral staff who are always on hand to go that extra mile.

ensure that students get the most out of their two years of learning.

Leweston Sixth Form is so much more than a place which helps students to achieve fantastic results – which they do, year after year. A fantastic variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities complement our students’ experience. Musical, sporting, and dramatic opportunities abound: there really is something for everyone.

Because we want our students to be the leaders of tomorrow, One of the many strengths we encourage them to be of Leweston Sixth Form is the proactive; for example, bespoke package we are able Eco-Committee was set up to offer our students. Students and is run by Sixth Formers. select from a broad range of Community is an important possibilities: we offer over aspect of our School life twenty subjects and three and values. Sixth Formers different types of qualification. have the opportunity to be Classes are small: students and trained as peer mentors and staff form excellent working to participate in Community relationships which helps to Service in Sherborne. We have

excellent links with other local schools which gives students access to an even fuller social and academic experience.

Students come to Leweston Sixth Form from a wide range of British schools and from overseas, joining students who have taken GCSEs at Leweston. During the two years of Sixth Form, something magical seems to happen and although students leave to study a vast array of subjects - this year we have students going on to study Medicine, Chemical Engineering, Law, Midwifery, Accounting and Finance, Product Design, Modern Foreign Languages and Theology - in many different universities across the country and overseas, it seems that there is always part of them that stays connected to each other and to Leweston.

Julianna Atyeo, Head of Sixth Form

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WHY LEWESTON TRY SOMETHING NEW Be curious, challenge yourself, try new things both inside and outside the classroom, it will increase your confidence

MAKE A DIFFERENCE Become a peer mentor for younger pupils, lead a fundraising event, start a study group, get involved with Community Service

STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD Be yourself, we value individuality so there is no pressure to conform to ‘type’

MAKE CHOICES Build your own academic programme from the different academic options, subjects and enrichment activities

ORGANISE YOUR TIME Manage your own study programme, compete in sport, play an instrument, join a choir, perform on stage

MAKE LIFELONG FRIENDS Friendships that will endure long after your time at Leweston and keep you connected 6

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CHOOSE YOUR OWN PATH...

In an increasingly complex landscape of university and career paths setting you on the route that suits you best is vitally important. With a choice of 20 different subjects most students choose three, which combine A Levels, BTECs and the Cambridge Pre-U. Most students take three A Levels, which combined with the enrichment programme, provides a breadth and depth of learning.

Don’t start by thinking about subjects, think about how you learn, what you enjoy and where you want to go.

From there you can ďŹ nd an academic programme that suits you. As far as possible we will allow you to choose any combination of subjects you want: Physics with Art, English with Biology, no problem. If you have a particular university course in mind though, we will advise you on the best combination to achieve it.

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Typically, there are 10 hours of teaching per subject per fortnight. In addition to your chosen subjects you will attend lessons designed to widen your educational experience: Religious Studies, Physical Education, PHSE and the enrichment subjects.

Typical classes of 6-8 students give plenty of opportunity for discussion and enquiry and staff are always on hand to answer questions.

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3 DIFFERENT EXAMINATION OPTIONS: A LEVEL, BTEC AND PRE-U

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BROADENING HORIZONS

BIANNUAL WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK TRIP. ANNUAL TRIP TO KRAKOW AND AUSCHWITZ. SCHOLA TOURS. ANNUAL UCAS DAY. ROYAL SOCIETY’S SUMMER SCIENCE EXHIBITION. LONDON ART MUSEUMS. WEST END DRAMA. SRI LANKA SPORTS AND CULTURAL TOUR. DUKE OF EDINBURGH GOLD. LEWESTON’S ANNUAL CAREERS DAY. ROYAL NAVAL PRESENTATION TEAM. CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY AND MATHS OLYMPIAD. TAUNTON AND SOMERSET MUSIC AND DRAMA FESTIVAL. MID SOMERSET FESTIVAL. YEAR 12 LEADERSHIP WEEKEND. LEWESTON DRAGON BOAT TEAM. SHERBORNE SCHOOLS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. DELHI TRIP TO ASHA SLUM PROJECT. NEPAL TREK TO JANA JYOTI SCHOOL. TERMLY LEWESTON LECTURES. HEAD’S ESSAY SOCIETY. UNIVERSITY PROJECTS. SHERBORNE SCHOOLS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. INTER SCHOOLS DEBATING. INTER SCHOOLS CLASSICS SYMPOSIUM. CAMPING AND KAYAKING. WORLD AND EUROPEAN BIATHLE AND TRIATHLE COMPETITIONS. SHERBORNE DOUZELAGE. ECO COMMITTEE. BERLIN TRIP. GEOGRAPHY TRIP TO ICELAND. SPANISH TRIP TO CORDOBA.

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SUPPORTED TO SUCCEED By taking time to understand you we will offer exactly the right balance of support, inspiration and challenge.

Every student builds a close working relationship with their tutor through individual discussions, informal gatherings and weekly tutorials. Your tutor will monitor your academic progress and personal welfare and encourage you in all your choices including the next stage of your education or training. They will be happy to provide one to one help and advice on any issues you have.

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In addition to this you will also have the specialist support of each of your chosen subject teachers who will assist you with your studies and talk regularly with your tutor to make sure you are receiving the appropriate support.

Many of the school’s facilities, such as the Art and Design Centre, Library and Sports Hall are available in the evenings and at the weekends and you are free to study in the areas most appropriate to you.

You will find that your relationships with staff change as you move into Sixth Form.

Lessons will take a more collaborative, seminar based approach to prepare you for university.

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SIXTH FORM CENTRE THE HUB

All Sixth Formers at Leweston, day or boarding, have dedicated space in which to work, socialise or relax. Both Year 12 and 13 have their own common rooms, kitchen and study rooms with Wi-Fi access.

Students can also study in the spacious and bright Pensabene and Eleanor libraries.

The Sixth Form Centre, or Hub, is located at the heart of the school close to the library and careers resources. It provides a

space for students to mix and relax as well as host guests and events. It incorporates a courtyard garden which allows students to socialise and study outdoors, if and when we have good weather.

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HIGH ACHIEVERS Leweston has an outstanding academic record with Sixth Formers consistently achieving some of the best A Level and Pre-U results in the region.

Our leavers go on to study a wide variety of subjects at some of the top universities.

Popular Destinations 2014 – 2018 Cambridge Oxford Birmingham Bristol Cardiff Durham Edinburgh Exeter Imperial KCL Leeds Liverpool Manchester Newcastle Nottingham Sheffield UCL Warwick York Oxford Brookes UWE RAU Bournemouth Surrey UAL 0

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42% A* to A or Pre-U equivalent*

65% A* to B or Pre-U equivalent*

95% first choice university acceptance*

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Popular Subject Areas 2014 – 2018 Art | Design | Architecture Business | Finance | Management Engineering English | Creative Writing History | Ancient History | Classics Law | Criminology Medicine | Nursing Modern Foreign Languages Music | Dramatic Arts Philosophy | Theology Science | Maths Social Sciences Veterinary Science 0

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INTERNATIONALLY MINDED Being internationally minded doesn’t just mean you get the chance to travel. Whether or not you’re studying a subject that takes you abroad during your time in Sixth Form, Leweston actively encourages an awareness and engagement with the wider world.

During their time at the school overseas students are asked to introduce their fellow pupils to their own cultures and heritage with events like International Day and our International Prefects take the lead in organising the programme.

Sixth Form is home to a number of overseas students from all points of the compass.

Our international students are an important part of our community and reflect the fact we are part of the global village. Our last ISI Inspection highlighted how well overseas students were welcomed at Leweston and how well they integrated into the community.

For overseas students who join in Sixth Form Leweston achieves an average value added score of one grade at A Level, which means that students perform better than expected at their previous stage of education.

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Many of our overseas students go on to study at top universities in the UK after they finish their A levels.

Students who need to acquire a qualification in English Language for higher education can take a number of different English as an Additional Language examinations including IELTS, which is increasingly required for university entrance.

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ENRICHMENT & ACTIVITIES Enrichment opportunities outside of the main curriculum are an integral part of Sixth Form. They not only support your academic studies but also strengthen your application to higher education or future employers. All students in Year 12 follow an extended programme designed to develop additional skills. This ranges from public speaking opportunities and presentation skills to competitions and Olympiads, subject specific clubs and activities like the Head’s Essay Society and study skills workshops.

Although after-school activities are no longer compulsory in the Sixth Form you are still encouraged to participate and have the opportunity to lead those that are of particular interest to you.

Sixth Form students have an afternoon of sport once a week

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and many continue to compete for the school. You can choose your own programme from a range of competitive and recreational sports as well as activities that promote health and fitness. Current options include: Hockey, Netball, Football, Badminton, Basketball, Swimming, Zumba and Yoga. In addition to timetabled games you can use the gym equipment during your free time.

Music and Drama play a significant part in Sixth Form life. Students play pivotal roles in school productions, drama competitions, the Joint Schools’ Symphony Orchestra and Schola. The Sixth Form Choir is open to all and meets weekly.

Leadership In the Summer Term of Year 12 you will go on a two day residential leadership course in the Quantocks to learn

team building, collaboration and decision making skills.

The course incorporates opportunities for physical activity as well as time for reflection and is extremely popular with students.

Extended Project Qualification In Year 12 students are given the opportunity to broaden and enhance their academic skills with the Extended Project Qualification or EPQ. This standalone qualification has significant UCAS value and is highly respected by many universities. The EPQ helps you to develop the independent learning skills essential for higher education developing critical, reflective, problem-solving skills through the planning, research and evaluation of a self-selected project. Whilst it is the ideal way to prove commitment to

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T a university subject it can also offer the opportunity to study something that interests you or you are passionate about that would not form part of your A Level or University course.

Duke of Edinburgh The Duke of Edinburgh Award flourishes at Leweston with approximately 30% of the school taking part. The Award challenges participants to discover hidden talent, cultivate new skills and develop a confidence and view on life that everyone is looking for, including universities and employers. Participants also make a difference to others and their local community.

Leweston offers Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards, with Gold exclusive to Sixth Form.

Participants are expected to serve others, acquire

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new practical skills, develop physical recreation interests and experience the adventure of expeditions. Many of the Gold Award participants find volunteering opportunities outside of school and in recent years, Gold candidates have completed expeditions in Peru, South Africa and Morocco.

cooking jobs. This qualification could help you finance yourself at university.

Leiths Food and Wine Certificate Leweston is one of only twelve schools in the country to offer this internationally recognised qualification. The Certificate is a practical five term course designed to give you confidence in a wide variety of cooking skills. It is a professional qualification which offers you the opportunity to put your skills to work through Leiths List, an employment agency which matches students with a wide range of paid, family-level

Lifeguarding

Leweston is currently part of a pilot scheme which allows students taking the Leiths Certificate to work towards an extended qualification.

This carries between 12 – 14 UCAS points.

Sixth Form students can train as lifeguards with our Swimming Pool Manager. On completion of the course successful candidates are awarded a professional qualification which will allow them to work poolside across the country.

The qualification also opens up opportunities to lifeguard at the school during the holidays and at sporting events.

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RESPONSIBILITY & COMMUNITY Being at the top of a through school gives you many opportunities to lead and all students take on some form of responsibility as Prefects, House Captains, Clubs and Societies Champions, mentors and peer leaders.

Leweston’s values of community, opportunity and respect are central to the Sixth Form experience and the Community Service and Charitable Giving Programmes lie at the heart of what Leweston is about. Being able to support both our local and global communities by giving time and funds is an important part of understanding our world better.

All Year 12 students take part in the fortnightly Community Service programme supporting people of all ages in the Parish and through local Primary schools.

All Sixth Form students are invited to apply to be peer mentors. If successful you go through a peer-mentoring training programme prior to being paired with a mentee, a new pupil from a younger year or a pupil who may benefit from older support.

Peer mentors play a hugely important part in settling and supporting pupils throughout the school and are an integral part of our pastoral care.

The House Prefects lead the school in raising thousands of pounds every year. As well as supporting CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development) each term there is a planned programme of charities chosen and coordinated by the students.

led by the Head Pupil and their Deputies is elected to assist in various organisational tasks and contribute to significant aspects of school life. Every applicant is asked to identify and take responsibility for one thing that will have a positive impact on the school community. The Prefect Team act as ambassadors for the school and taking on the role, with its extra responsibilities, is an opportunity for you to develop leadership skills and play a part in areas of school life where you think you can make a difference.

For some there is the opportunity to take on the role of Prefect. Each year a team of Prefects and House Captains

“The personal development of pupils is excellent; they have a strong spiritual sense, become self-confident individuals who contribute to society both within and beyond the school” ISI Inspection

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BOARDING IN SIXTH FORM The Sixth Form boarding house bridges the gap between boarding in the younger years and the move to university or employment. It provides increased freedoms and privileges as well as more responsibility for yourself, your own work and those around you, a way of life that is closer to undergraduate halls.

Boarding routines become more flexible and you can go offsite in the afternoons, evenings and weekends.

You can cook for yourself, do your own laundry and entertain friends from other schools informally in the Hub or by organising small parties.

There continues to be a widevariety of activities and socials

but you are increasingly encouraged to organise your own trips and excursions at the weekends.

Every boarder has their own study which is located on either South or North Wing.

Many have beautiful views over the school grounds.

You also have access to the library, ICT suites and Art Studios and can work there in evenings and at weekends depending on your needs and preferences. When you want to be social there are two Sixth Form common rooms where you can spend time together and relax.

Educationally boarding supports you in forming strong relationships with tutors and academic staff, many of whom spend time in the Houses. It also gives you a greater chance to enjoy the wide range of extracurricular activities on offer as well as time to study without distractions.

Socially boarding teaches you to live in a community, to get along with others and respect their differences. It encourages independence and selfsufficiency at a time when you will be increasingly called upon to demonstrate both.

Many students board in Sixth Form for the first time to take advantage of its benefits.

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PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE At Leweston we recognise that Sixth Form is a stepping stone to the next stage in your life whatever that may be. The time you spend in Sixth Form is preparation for your future and we work hard to make sure you meet your ambitions beyond school.

We have experienced careers staff who will advise and help prepare you for university applications, interviews and the world of work.

Trips and visits – support in attending University Open Days and organised trips to Russell Group and top vocational universities Careers resources – access to university prospectuses, sample job descriptions, periodicals and online resources. Careers aptitude tests and an experienced careers advisor to assist with research and work experience to enhance your CV and personal statement.

Individual interviews – with the Head of Careers, Head of Sixth Form and Deputy Head to discuss your career path and interests.

Professional network – an alumni network which can provide opportunities for work placements and internships.

UCAS sessions – a formal fortnightly PHSE course devoted to the UCAS and university application process from course selection to writing personal statements and university finance.

“Excellent careers provision is a feature of the curriculum throughout” ISI Inspection

UCAS day – a dedicated day featuring lectures and advice on applying to university and GAP year opportunities.

Interview training days – professional interview skills training days and specific training for Oxbridge or Medical applications.

Vocational speakers – a biennial careers days for pupils in Years 10, 11 and 12 featuring speakers from a wide variety of vocations as well as ad hoc visits from alumni and local business leaders.

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THE SIXTH FORM CURRICULUM Our aim is to provide an individual programme of study for every pupil. We therefore do not arrange the subjects into pre-determined option blocks, where you can just choose one subject from each block. Instead we ask you to submit your subject choices from a list of possible options and the Deputy Head will then attempt to construct the timetable to accommodate these requests.

The deadline for initial subject

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choices is February. We recognise that not everyone will have finalised their choices by this date and you are asked to provide as much information as possible about your interests so that we can try to maintain the flexibility to meet these within the option blocks.

After this point work will start on constructing the curriculum and the Deputy Head may need to hold discussions with you about

your choices and how they can be accommodated. Once the option blocks have been finalised, usually around the beginning of May, you can only change your subject choices within the constraints of these blocks.

Very occasionally there is not enough interest in a subject for it to be part of the curriculum, if this happens you will be advised as early as possible and invited to make an alternative choice.

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Pupils are offered help and advice with making their subject choices, with independent careers interviews being offered to all pupils at the start of Year 11. Individual discussions can also take place with the Deputy Head, Head of Sixth Form or Head of Year 10 and 11. Heads of Department can advise about courses in their subject area and there is the opportunity to discuss all of these at our annual Sixth Form Information Evening.

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Our recommendation to all students is to study three subjects although good mathematicians may choose to study four, including both Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

The basis for a successful Sixth Form programme is laid down in the work undertaken at GCSE. The standard entry requirement for Leweston Sixth Form is 6 GCSEs at grade 5 or above with a grade 7 or above in the subjects

you wish to pursue at A Level or Pre-U. All applicants, both internal and external, will also have an interview with the Head and Head of Sixth Form.

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BIOLOGY HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MR STUART WHITTLE (EXAM BOARD AQA) 1) WHY STUDY BIOLOGY?

5) HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED?

Are you interested in how living things function?

Do you want to understand more about how your heart knows how often to beat, or why proteins are so essential to life? If so, A-Level Biology could be the subject for you. There has never been a more exciting time to study this broad subject. Advances are taking place all the time in areas such as genetics, biochemistry, ecology and histology, and these will all impact upon the world we live in. For some higher education courses, such as medicine or physiotherapy, an understanding of Biology is essential.

You will sit 3 exams, all at the end of the course, with a maximum total time of 6 hours.

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY BIOLOGY? Firstly, and most importantly, an enthusiastic interest in the subject is vital. The course requires a student to be motivated enough to undertake self-supported study, wider reading and research. In all examining boards Biology makes use of several disciplines and is not an easy option. It is expected that you will have studied either GCSE Biology or GCSE Dual Award Science and Higher Level Mathematics and achieved at least a grade 6.

There will be no coursework or controlled assessment.

The theory behind the standard practical investigation procedures will be examined in the written exam papers and will account for 15% of the marks. There will be a separate endorsement of your practical skills which will either be a pass or a fail, but only a pass will be recorded on your A-level certificate. There is no practical endorsement for the AS level.

The exam questions will be a mixture of short-answer structured questions and questions that require a longer response. In addition, 10% of the marks will examine mathematical skills at the Higher Tier GCSE standard.

6) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: whittles@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU? Biology is a very popular choice at A Level, partly because of the many career prospects it opens up: Medicine, Agriculture, Physiotherapy and Veterinary Science to name but a few. Equally, Biology appeals to students considering careers in Computing, Archaeology, Marine Biology, Engineering and Land Management.

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? In the first year, you will study the following: • Biological molecules • Cells • How organisms exchange substances with their environment • Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms In the second year, you will study: • Energy transfers in and between organisms • How organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments • Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems • The control of gene expression.

In addition, you will learn about a minimum of 12 standard practical procedures to investigate the above and how to analyse and evaluate the data you obtain.

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BUSINESS HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MRS LEE BRULLER (EXAM BOARD PEARSON EDEXCEL) 1) WHY STUDY BUSINESS?

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

Think about these questions:

There are four units:

• How has the growth of online retail • Marketing and People impacted business strategy?

• Managing Business Activities • How can I find the right capital to • Business Decisions and Strategy start my business?

• Global Business • Is there a gap in the market?

The papers will include short response questions, • What price should I charge? data response and extended open questions.

• What impact will the economy have 5) HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED? on a business?

These questions affect all of us and could be answered There will be 3 externally assessed exam papers; each one is 2 hours long: through the application of business principles.

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY BUSINESS? No prior knowledge of Business is needed. If you are already studying GCSE Economics or Business Studies, you will revisit some of the learning and build on it. It helps if you are interested in current affairs and can think clearly and logically. You will need a good standard of English and reasonable numeracy skills.

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU? You could go on to study Business at degree level.

There are a wide choice of courses including Business & Management, Marketing, Finance and International Business. Alternatively, you can keep your options open and combine courses such as Business & Economics, Management with a language such as Spanish or French; Mathematics and Business.

• Marketing, People and Global Businesses • Business Activities, Decisions and Strategy • Investigating Business in a Competitive Environment The papers will include short response questions, data response and extended open questions.

6) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: brullerl@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

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CHEMISTRY HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: DR OZNUR KEMAL (EXAM BOARD OCR) 1) WHY STUDY CHEMISTRY?

Module 3

Chemistry is the study of all materials and is vital to every aspect of your life. Knowledge of Chemistry will give you a greater understanding of the world you live in and could lead to career opportunities that are both stimulating and rewarding. Chemistry opens up a world of possibilities and expands your choices. No matter how the world changes in the 21st Century, Chemistry will always be at the heart of life and the centre of science. Chemists are responsible for much of what makes our lives safe, comfortable and enjoyable. They are making medicines that help in the fight against cancer and AIDS; they are improving the colour and taste of foods, investigating the chemicals in cosmetics, measuring the alcohol content of drinks, improving the way that the new materials are used in roller blades and mountain bikes, and protecting the environment for future generations.

Periodic Table (Periodicity, Group 2, Halogens), Qualitative Analysis and Energy (Enthalpy changes, rates and qualitative equilibrium).

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY CHEMISTRY? You should have achieved a 6 grade or higher in GCSE Chemistry or GCSE Additional Science. You will also need some mathematical skills (though not beyond GCSE level).

Module 4 Core Organic Chemistry includes basic concepts, hydrocarbons, alcohols and halogenoalkanes, organic synthesis and analytical techniques (IR, MS).

Module 5 Physical Chemistry and Transition Elements includes rates and quantitative equilibrium, pH and buffers, enthalpy, entropy and free energy, redox and electrode potentials and transition elements.

Module 6 Organic Chemistry and Analysis includes aromatic, carbonyl and nitrogen compounds, carboxylic acids and ester, polymers, chromatography and spectroscopy (NMR).

5) HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED? A LEVEL CHEMISTRY (H432)

Chemistry is an essential subject for many careers including medicine, veterinary science, pharmacy, agriculture, food science and chemical engineering.

Chemistry graduates also find positions in patents and property law, accountancy, IT, journalism, banking, marketing and sales. Chemists also work in education as teachers and lecturers or provide support as technicians in education, and in industry. Even for those not planning a career in science, Chemistry is an A Level which is highly respected, since achievement of a good grade demonstrates important mental qualities.

Paper 1: Periodic Table, Elements and Physical Chemistry – 2hr 15mins.

Section A – Multiple choice – 15 marks.

Section B – Structured questions covering theory and practical skills – 85 marks.

Paper 2: Synthesis and Analytical Techniques – 2hr 15mins.

Section A – Multiple choice – 15 marks.

Section B – Structured questions covering theory and practical skills – 85 marks.

Paper 3: Unified Chemistry – 1hr 30mins.

Structured questions and extended response questions covering theory and practical skills – 70 marks.

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

NON-EXAM ASSESSMENT

Chemistry is split into six modules:

Practical Endorsement for Chemistry – Pass/Fail Candidates complete a minimum of 12 practical activities to demonstrate practical competence.

Reported separately.

Paper 1 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5 and is 37% of A level Paper 2 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 4 and 6 and is 37% of A level Paper 3 assesses content from all modules (1-6) and is 26% of A level.

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU?

Module 1 Development of Practical Skills in Chemistry. This module underpins the whole of the specification, and covers the practical skills that students should develop throughout the course. The practical skills in this module can be assessed within written examinations and (for A Level only) within the Practical Endorsement. Skills of planning, implementing, analysis and evaluation will be covered.

Module 2 Foundations in Chemistry covering concepts required throughout the remaining modules and includes atoms, compounds, molecules and equations. Amount of substances, acid-base and redox reactions as well as electrons, bonding and structure.

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CLASSICS HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MRS LUCY GAMMON (EXAM BOARD AQA) At Leweston, Classics is valued as a fundamental subject and has, in recent years, consistently delivered very good results. The brief introduction below provides initial information about the courses available, but please do speak to a member of the Department should you wish to find out more.

1) WHY STUDY A CLASSICAL LANGUAGE? First and foremost for its own sake; a study of the Classics is particularly satisfying because it covers an entire culture: language, literature, history and philosophy. Seeing life from every angle means transferable skills, such as research, analysis, mastering a language and creativity to name but a few, are highly developed. The multi-faceted nature of Classics means it is an ideal subject to combine with both the Sciences and the Arts, and the skills developed contribute to it being a qualification highly valued and respected by universities and employers around the world.

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY CLASSICS? To take Latin A level a GCSE pass (minimum grade 6) is required in the subject. A minimum grade 6 in a Humanities subject is required to study Classical Civilisation at A level.

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU? The skills gained through studying Classics open up a whole host of further education and career opportunities. Classicists are attractive to employers in banking and commerce, the Civil Service and local government, the law, politics, arts and the media. A qualification in Classics has always been regarded as excellent proof of intellectual achievement; distinguished classicist Boris Johnson is often quoted proclaiming “Learn Latin, Live Longer!”

Classical Civilisation: Lower Sixth An interest in literature and art is key for an enjoyment of Classical Civilisation at A Level, as we study sculpture, art, poetry and mythology.

Modules range from Women in Athens and Rome, to Roman Architecture to Homer’s Epic Poems The Odyssey and The Iliad. Students will develop an analytical approach to classical sources, and establish a firm understanding of the Classical era. The modules available allow the candidate to broaden and deepen their understanding of Classical civilisations, whilst forming their own personal responses to the Classical era.

Upper Sixth At A2 level, students develop the skills acquired at AS, and apply them to topics ranging from the Augustan Era of Rome and the Mycenaean Civilisation, to the Virgilian Epic, the Aeneid. Students will be able to critically evaluate classical sources, and draw and understand links between the central elements of the modules studied.

5) HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED? Latin: The A Level is assessed in a linear manner, and there are four written examinations, which are sat at the end of the two year course. There is no coursework or controlled assessment. The papers assess language and literature skills through a mixture of translation, comprehension, commentary and essay questions.

Classical Civilisation: The A Level will be assessed in a linear manner with all examinations taking place at the end of the two year course. There is no coursework or controlled assessment. The papers assess a knowledge and understanding of literature, visual and material culture and classical thought.

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

6) WHAT DO THE STUDENTS SAY?

Latin: Lower Sixth

Latin: ‘I have found Latin at A Level to be challenging but rewarding. It has given me the chance to study texts that were among the first novels in their original form and thus to understand the impact they have had on today’s culture! I would recommend this course to anyone studying English, History or a language – or even simply interested in the language of the Romans for its own sake.’

Students develop their language skills through a study of prescribed verse and prose texts, such as the works of Cicero or Tacitus, Virgil or Ovid. By the end of their course of study students will have acquired an understanding of literary techniques and will have the opportunity to make a personal response to the text.

They will also be required to demonstrate the ability to translate from Latin into English.

Upper Sixth Students explore Latin prose and verse through prescribed texts, such as Tacitus and Cicero, and Virgil and Ovid, analysing and evaluating Latin literary texts, and through responding to unseen prose and verse passages by means of comprehension questions and translations. In both the Prose and Verse Literature components, A Level Latin will give students the option to study one author in depth or the works of two different authors.

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Classical Civilisation: ‘It is more interesting than any other subject, and having been interested in Classical Civilisation for a long time, I have developed and deepened my knowledge and understanding through studying it at A Level. It appealed to me as it is factual and historical, making the classical world accessible via means other than the original language!’

7) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: gammonl@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

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COMPUTER SCIENCE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MRS LORETTA CHRISTEY-CLOVER (EXAM BOARD AQA) 1) WHY STUDY COMPUTER SCIENCE? Computer Science is a subject both relevant to the classroom and the real world. Advances in computing are transforming the world in which we live and changing with the times. The course has very clear, wellstructured assessment criteria and the exams include a variety of assessment styles so that students feel more confident and able to engage with questions.

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY COMPUTER SCIENCE? While it would be an advantage to have studied computer science GCSE this is not essential. Some prior experience of computing would be beneficial and Mathematics GCSE at grade 6 or above.

3) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? AS subject content • • • • • • •

Fundamentals of programming Fundamentals of data structures Systematic approach to problem solving Theory of computation Fundamentals of data representation Fundamentals of computer systems Fundamentals of computer organisation and architecture • Consequences of uses of computing • Fundamentals of communication and networking Paper one: tests a student’s ability to program, as well as their theoretical knowledge of computer science from subject content 1-4.

Paper two: tests a student’s ability to answer questions from subject content 5-9.

A Level subject content • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Fundamentals of programming Fundamentals of data structures Fundamentals of algorithms Theory of computation Fundamentals of data representation Fundamentals of computer systems Fundamentals of computer organisation and architecture Consequences of uses of computing Fundamentals of communication and networking Fundamentals of databases Big Data Fundamentals of functional programming Systematic approach to problem solving Non-exam assessment – the computing practical project

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Paper one: This paper tests a student’s ability to program, as well as their theoretical knowledge of computer science from subject content 10–13 and the skills required from section 22.

Paper two: This paper tests a student’s ability to answer questions from subject content 14–21 above.

4) HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED? AS An on-screen examination (1 hour 45 minutes).

Students answer a series of short questions and write/adapt/extend programs in an electronic answer document. There will be preliminary material, a skeleton program and test data for use in the exam.

A written examination (1 hour 30 minutes) with a series of short-answer and extended-answer questions.

A LEVEL An on-screen examination 40% of A Level (2 hours 30 minutes) Students answer a series of short questions and write/adapt/extend programs in an electronic answer document. There will be preliminary material, a skeleton program and test data for use in the exam.

A written examination 40% of A Level (2 hours 30 minutes) compulsory short-answer and extendedanswer questions.

NON-EXAM ASSESSMENT Worth 75 marks and 20% of A Level. The non-exam assessment assesses student’s ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve or investigate a practical problem. Students will be expected to follow a systematic approach to problem solving, as shown in section 22.

5) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: christeyl@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

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DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MISS SUZANNE EVANS (EXAM BOARD AQA) 1) WHY STUDY DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES? At AS level the course enables you to acquire a knowledge and understanding of the language of drama and theatre as well as to develop your performing and analytical skills. At A2 level the course enables you to operate more autonomously and with confidence within a drama and theatre context.

Students completing the course successfully will have a thorough understanding of drama and theatre, highly toned analytical and creative skills and an ability to communicate effectively with others.

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES? You do not need to have a GCSE in Drama to follow this course, however it does give good background knowledge. You do not have to be an actor or have had previous technical experience. You do need enthusiasm, commitment and an open mind!

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU? Drama and Theatre Studies is considered a subject of great merit by Universities, it is not considered a “soft option”. Students have gone on to study Drama at University or Drama School, but also History, English, Psychology and other scientific subjects. The study of theatre offers an education to anyone committed to acquiring it. It is a discipline that should lead to an informed appreciation of one of the most stimulating art forms. The skills learnt are of benefit for life not merely university entrance. They are also directly useful in the working environment of the theatre.

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Unit 1 Exploration of Drama and Theatre AS Introduces you to the content of plays written for the theatre. You will learn how to analyse plays in a variety of ways so that you become familiar with the way plays can be interpreted for realisation in performance.

Two contrasting plays are explored in a practical way.

One must be explored in the light of a recognised theatre practitioner. A set of exploration notes must be submitted. Students are also required to experience a live theatre performance and submit an evaluation. This is an internally assessed unit.

Unit 2 Theatre Text in Performance Offers you the chance to demonstrate skills in a performance environment. The knowledge and experience gained in Unit 1 can be applied with a view to delivering a performance to an audience. This is an externally assessed unit. The first section requires you to offer a monologue or duologue and a 500 word performance concept. The second section requires you to contribute to a performance of a professionally published play by a known writer. You may offer acting or a design form and must also provide a concept of the interpretation of their chosen roles or designs.

Unit 3 Exploration of Dramatic Performance A2 This requires the creation of a unique and original piece of theatre. You will be assessed on the research and development of your work as well as the final performance. Pupils must also submit a 3500 word supporting written evidence document (SWED).

Unit 4 Theatre Text in Context Externally assessed written unit requires the detailed study of one set play text and one prescribed historical period of theatrical development. It takes the form of a 2 hour and 30 minute written paper in three sections.

Sections A and B require you to explore one play, from a choice of three set play texts, from the point of view of a director in both an academic and practical way. In Section C a selection must be made from a choice of three historic periods of theatre history. A live performance of a play from the chosen period must be experienced and evaluated and a comparison made with the original staging conditions of the play. In Section A the focus is on the rehearsal techniques that a director would use in exploring the play whilst Section B is focused on the director’s whole production concept of the play.

5) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: evanss@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

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ECONOMICS HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MRS LEE BRULLER (EXAM BOARD PEARSON EDEXCEL)

1) WHY STUDY ECONOMICS?

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

Think about these questions:

At AS level there are two units:

• • • • •

Do consumers behave rationally?

What are externalities?

Why do governments intervene in markets?

Why do some markets fail?

Why do some businesses grow and others remain small?

• Why do I have to pay tax?

These questions affect all of us and could be answered through the application of economic principles.

• Introduction to Markets and Market Failure • The UK Economy – Performance and Policies

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY ECONOMICS?

• Markets and Business Behaviour • The National and Global Economy • Microeconomics and Macroeconomics

No prior knowledge of Economics is needed. If you are already studying GCSE Economics or Business Studies, you will revisit some of the learning and build on it. It helps if you are interested in current affairs and can think clearly and logically. You will need a good standard of English and reasonable numeracy skills.

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU? You could go on to study Economics at degree level. There are a wide choice of courses including Urban Economics, Organisational Behaviour and Development Economics. Alternatively, you can keep your options open and combine courses such as Economics and Accounting or Economics and Law.

At A level there are two more units: • Business Behaviour and the Labour Market • A Global Perspective 5) HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED? Three externally assessed exam papers, each one is 2 hours long:

The papers will include short response questions, data response and extended open questions.

6) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: brullerl@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

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ENGLISH LITERATURE (CAMBRIDGE PRE-U) HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MISS SUZANNE EVANS (EXAM BOARD CIE) 1) WHY STUDY ENGLISH LITERATURE? English Literature will ask much of you but give much in return. This course will encourage you to doubt your certainties, recognise your prejudices and walk in another’s shoes. It is a journey that will challenge your perceptions of yourself and others.

The basic process of English Literature in the Sixth Form consists of reading, reflection, analysis and discussion. You will build on the skills, knowledge and understanding acquired at GCSE. The course offers a programme of study that will be rewarding and enjoyable in its own right and which forms a basis for further study at degree level.

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY ENGLISH LITERATURE? The minimum requirements for entry to the course are grades 5 in English and English Literature, but grade 6 grade and above are desirable.

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU? Because English is considered rigorous and demanding of a student’s self-discipline, study habits and intelligence, Advanced Level courses and a degree in the subject are well respected. It is a subject which combines happily with most other subjects, Arts, Sciences or Humanities.

There is a wide range of careers therefore for which English is relevant; for example, journalism, publishing and media.

The English skills of communication and interpretation can be applied to many careers, such as law, management, marketing, advertising, public relations and medicine.

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY AND HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED? The Pre U Literature in English course aims to develop four key areas of understanding: • Competence in writing and reading and expressing yourself effectively and appropriately; • Criticism: being able to apply ideas and to read analytically, with insight; • Connection: to be able to draw effective comparisons within and between texts; • Context: to understand how the background to a text and the experience of its author and the situation of the reader are part of the experience of literature

The Pre-U course has four equally weighted components, all of which are assessed at the end of the course. It aims to give you a broad understanding of the history and tradition of Literature in English, combined with a detailed knowledge and understanding of key works of literature and also highly developed critical skills.

Paper 1 – Prose and Poetry Two texts are studied in detail, one from each genre.

Paper 2 – Drama Again two texts are prepared for examination, one of which is a play by Shakespeare.

Paper 3 – Comment and Analysis The paper examines your response to previously unseen pieces, and allows you to demonstrate skills of close reading. These will be developed over the whole course, though study of critical techniques.

Paper 4 – Personal Investigation The Personal Investigation consists of an externally marked comparative essay. Past topics include Gothic literature and the Victorian novel. Each candidate will be involved in devising her own title for their essay which must compare the work of two authors and show good background knowledge. This unit includes some taught content but is a real opportunity for students to follow their own interest within the topic, in a guided and supported context.

The two year course allows you to develop more mature critical skills and to approach the examinations with a solid and confident knowledge of your set texts and their contexts.

Above all the study of literature should be an enjoyable and inspiring experience. Important skills are gained and developed through exposure to some of the most beautiful, striking and thought-provoking writing, which will fire your enthusiasm and broaden your awareness.

5) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: evanss@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

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ESOL IELTS (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY) HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MRS JO TAYLOR (EXAM BOARD CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT)

1) WHY PREPARE FOR AN IELTS EXAM?

6) HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED?

If you are a student for whom English is not your first language and you are hoping to go to a University in the UK, Australia, Canada or America, you will need this examination.

The examination usually takes place at the University of Bath, although we sometimes use the University of Exeter Centre.

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY FOR IELTS? You will already have a level of English at Upper intermediate level i.e. that would have enabled you to obtain a minimum of 65% in the Oxford Proficiency Test, or that would have given you a Cambridge First Certificate in English.

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU? It will enable you to enter a University in which courses are taught using English. Some accept an overall score of Band 7.0; others will accept Band 6.5. All these Universities require not only ‘A’ level subjects but also supporting evidence from an IELTS exam that a student, for whom English is not their first language, will be capable of understanding lectures, tutorials and coping with coursework and exams.

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? The area of study includes: • • • •

• The Listening and Reading each consists of multiple choice questions, summarising information, diagram completion, and listening or reading for general information. There are 40 questions in each of these papers with Listening taking approximately 35 - 40 minutes and Reading exactly 60 minutes.

• In Writing you are assessed on your ability to interpret the question accurately, the coherence and cohesion of your essays, the lexical resources you use and the grammatical range and accuracy of your work. The paper lasts 60 minutes.

• In Speaking you have a 15 minute face to face interview and are assessed according to your fluency and coherence, your lexical resource, your grammatical range and accuracy and your pronunciation.

7) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: taylorj@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

Development of the skill of Listening Development of the skill of Reading Development of the skill of Writing Development of the skill of Speaking

5) HOW WILL YOU DO THIS? You will follow a coursebook which includes a wide range of topics.

• Through exposure to typical exam questions and a wide range of genres, you will learn how to listen for gist and specific information.

• Through reading a selection of authentic, academic material, which will cover architectural, sociological, psychological and scientific material you will learn how to read for detail as well as for general information. You will also learn how to interpret the attitude of the writer through what you read.

• In writing you will be required to write:

a) 150 words describing data represented

in diagrammatic form

b) 250 words of a discursive essay.

• In speaking you will be expected to demonstrate an ability to converse using a wide range of tense and vocabulary and with accurate pronunciation and appropriate intonation.

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RELIGIOUS STUDIES: PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICS HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MS CAROLINE O’TOOLE (EXAM BOARD EDEXCEL) 1) WHY STUDY ETHICS AND PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION? Ethics and Philosophy of Religion challenges the student to consider the basic questions of our existence: Who am I? What is the purpose of life? Is there anything beyond?

As such it goes far deeper than a school subject and helps to prepare the person for life in general.

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY ETHICS AND PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION? It is not necessary to have studied, or have gained a grade at GCSE Religious Studies to study this subject at A Level. What is required is an ability to challenge accepted theories, to think independently and to present information and ideas in a logical and coherent manner.

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU?

A study of three ethical theories, application of ethical theories to issues of importance such as the environment, medical ethics, war and peace, equality, ethical language, Deontology, Virtue Ethics and the relationship between religion and morality.

Social, historical and religious context of the New Testament; Texts and interpretation of the Person of Jesus; Interpreting the text and issues of relationship, purpose and authorship; Ways of interpreting the scripture; Texts and interpretation: the Kingdom of God, conflict, the death and resurrection of Jesus; Scientific and historicalcritical challenges, ethical living and the works of scholars.

5) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: otoolec@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

A Level Religious Studies: Ethics and Philosophy of Religion can lead directly on to further study at university, in the areas of Theology or Philosophy; as a fully academic subject it is recognised as a complementary discipline to many degree courses in both the arts and sciences. Knowledge of religious, moral and philosophical issues is a great benefit in a wide range of careers and professions.

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? • • • •

Religious Studies Philosophy of Religion Religion and Ethics New Testament Studies

All of the components are assessed through an externally examined paper in June.

Religious Studies encourages students to develop an appreciation of religious thought and its contribution to individuals, communities and societies. The qualification does this through an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of religion.

Religious Studies helps develop a holistic understanding of religion – the specification facilitates enquiry into, and develops insightful evaluations of, ultimate questions about the purposes and commitments of human life, especially as expressed in philosophy, ethics and religion.

Philosophical issues and questions such as arguments for and against the existence of God, the nature and influence of religious experience, problems of evil and suffering, philosophical language, works of scholars, influences of developments in religious belief.

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FASHION AND TEXTILE DESIGN HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MRS JEMMA LACEY-SCOTT (EXAM BOARD OCR) 1) WHY STUDY FASHION & TEXTILE DESIGN?

Component 2: Externally set task

The course encourages a broad approach into a range of areas of Textile and Fashion Design influenced by the study of historical and contemporary designers. The lessons take place in the well-resourced, purpose built Art and Design Centre and students also have access to the department’s specialist library. The centre is open for students’ use in the evening and at weekends. Students will gain skills showing how materials and processes associated with textiles can be used in a decorative or functional way.

• The Examination paper will be issued on 1 February and provides candidates with a number of themes, each with a range of written and visual starting points, briefs and stimuli. From these one must be selected, upon which to base a response.

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY FASHION & TEXTILE DESIGN? It is preferable that you have taken Art and Design at GCSE or equivalent, as the course leads directly onto A Level. It is essential to have good design skills and an awareness of Art and Design History.

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU? Post A level you can pursue a one year Art and Design Foundation course, prior to degree level in a specialist area or some students apply direct to specialist Art and Design degree courses. The Head of Department helps students to select Art and Design Schools to apply to and to prepare a portfolio for interview.

Textile Design A level is seen as equivalent to any other A level by universities for UCAS applications.

• Students will have from the issuing of the paper to the exam date to prepare. They are then given 15 hours to complete an outcome in exam conditions.

• The dates of which will be set by the Head of Department.

5) HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED? All Components are marked internally by the Art and Design Department staff and an exhibition of work is placed in the school. The work is finally moderated by a visiting examiner at school in June.

The course includes trips to exhibitions in London and a biannual study tour abroad.

5) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: laceyj@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? The areas of study include: • • • • •

Fabric Manipulation Print Garment Construction Adobe Photoshop Screen Printing

Optional areas of study include: • Fashion Design • Textile Design for Interiors • History of Textiles and Fashion During the course you will explore and experiment in all of these areas.

A Level Component 1: Personal Investigation • Students must produce two elements: • A portfolio of practical work showing their personal response to either a starting point, brief, scenario or stimuli, devised and provided by the student in consultation with their teachers.

• A Related Study of continuous prose with a guided minimum of 1,500 words.

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FINE ART HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MRS JEMMA LACEY-SCOTT (EXAM BOARD OCR) 1) WHY STUDY FINE ART? The course encourages a broad approach into a range of areas of Fine Art inspired by the study of historical and contemporary artists. The lessons take place in a dedicated Sixth Form studio which is open for students’ use in the evening and at weekends.

You will gain skills in research, observation, development and experimentation in a range of media, processes and techniques.

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY FINE ART? It is preferable that you have taken Art at GCSE or equivalent as the course leads directly onto A Level.

It is essential to have good observational drawing skills and an awareness of Art History.

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU? Post A Level you can pursue a one year Art and Design Foundation course, prior to Degree level in a specialist area or some students apply direct to specialist Art and Design courses. The Head of Department helps students to select Art and Design Schools to apply to and to prepare a portfolio for interview. Art and Design A level is seen as equivalent to any other A Level by universities for UCAS applications.

Component 2: Externally set task • The Examination paper will be issued on 1 February and provides candidates with a number of themes, each with a range of written and visual starting points, briefs and stimuli. From these one must be selected, upon which to base a response.

• Students will have from the issuing of the paper to the exam date to prepare. They are then given 15 hours to complete an outcome in exam conditions. The dates of which will be set by the Head of Department.

5) HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED? All Components are marked internally by the Art Department staff and an exhibition of work is placed in the school. The work is finally moderated by a visiting examiner in school during June.

The course includes trips to exhibitions in London and a biannual study tour abroad.

6) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: laceyj@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? The areas of study include: • Painting and Drawing • Printmaking • Lens based media • Digital manipulation • Sculpture and Installation • History of Art During the course you can select areas of particular interest.

Component 1: Personal Investigation Students must produce two elements: • A portfolio of practical work showing their personal response to either a starting point, brief, scenario, or stimulus, devised and provided by the student in consultation with their teacher.

• A Related Study of continuous prose with a guided minimum of 1,500 words.

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GEOGRAPHY HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MRS ANNA DENCHER (EXAM BOARD AQA) 1) WHY STUDY GEOGRAPHY?

Residential Fieldwork

Geography is concerned with the analysis of environmental and spatial systems at all levels from global concerns down to local issues. It straddles the traditional sciences and social sciences, combining equally well with Science or Arts A level subjects and is therefore consistently one of the most popular subjects in the school.

Programmes of fieldwork are offered to encourage students to research environments first hand. In the past these have included

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY GEOGRAPHY? You should have the following skills: • To be able to research information from a variety of sources including texts, internet and fieldwork.

• To be able to manipulate simple statistical formulae, and to analyse geographical data and maps.

• To keep alert for topical geographical issues as they are reported in magazines, journals, newspapers and on television.

• To be able to write a coherent argument based on available evidence.

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU? Geography graduates work in such fields as administration, finance, landscape architecture, marketing, planning, secretarial work, surveying and cartography, travel and tourism, education.

Geography A Level is accepted for entry to University to read, for example, Law, Engineering, Accountancy, Business Studies, Environmental Science, Development Studies, Geology and Geophysics.

• • • • • •

Dartmoor and The Devon Coast Brecon Beacons and South Wales Amsterdam and the Dutch polders Iceland; volcanoes and glaciers The Lake District National Park The Dorset Coastline

In addition fieldwork has been undertaken along the River Frome, as well as a number of local settlements.

5) HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED? The AS exam has been decoupled from the A level and is a stand alone qualification. The AS can be taught alongside the A level; but A level students will now be examined at the end of their U6th year only.

6) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: denchera@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? There will be: • Physical Geography paper, which will include topics such as extreme environments, tectonic hazards, water and energy resources and ecosystems.

• Human Geography paper, including topics such as globalisation, changing places, development and population.

• All A level students from 2016 must also submit an individual investigation relating to primary fieldwork data.

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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE)

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MRS LIZ LITTLECHILD AND MRS ANNA-LOUISE GRIFFITHS 1) WHY STUDY HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE?

The Optional Units are:

Studying Health and Social Care enables you to learn about a range of skills that are suitable for, or transferable to a wide range of careers. The topics covered complement other A level subjects such as Biology and Psychology. If you are interested in a career in the National Health Service, Social Services, Public Health, Teaching, Child care or Sport, this could be the subject for you. There has never been a more exciting time to study this broad subject to make an impact upon the world we live in.

• • • •

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE? Firstly, and most importantly, an enthusiastic interest in the subject is vital. The course requires a student to be motivated enough to undertake self-supported study, wider reading and research and to commit to meeting coursework deadlines. You will need to have achieved a pass in 5 GCSEs. BTEC Nationals require applied learning that brings together knowledge and understanding (the cognitive domain) with practical and technical skills (the psychomotor domain). This is achieved through vocational tasks that encourage the development of appropriate vocational behaviours (the affective domain) and transferable skills. The transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are valued in both higher education and the workplace.

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU? Health and Social Care BTEC is equivalent to 1 A level, it is a very popular choice at A Level, partly because of the many career prospects it opens up, whether you plan to train as a nurse, a midwife, a paramedic or to work in Public Health either in the UK or World-wide to name but a few. Equally, Health and Social Care appeals to students considering careers in Nutrition and Dietetics, Scientific research and many aspects of Business or Public Service.

Sociological Perspectives Psychological Perspectives Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs Physiological Disorders and Their Care

5) HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED? Assessment is specifically designed to fit the purpose and objective of the qualification. It includes a range of assessment types and styles suited to vocational qualifications in the sector. There are 3 main forms of assessment – external, internal and synoptic. There will be: • Formal written examination – all learners take the same assessment at the same time • Set Tasks – learners take the assessment during a defined window and demonstrate understanding through completion of a vocational task Some external assessments include a period of preparation using set information. External assessments are available twice a year.

Achievement in the qualification requires a demonstration of depth of study in each unit, assured acquisition of a range of practical skills required for employment or progression to Higher Education and successful development of transferable skills.

6) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: littlechildl@leweston.dorset.sch.uk griffithsa@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? There are 4 units, 3 of which are mandatory and 2 units are externally assessed. The mandatory content comprises 83% of the content and the external assessment 58% of the content.

The Mandatory Units are: • Human Lifespan Development • Working in Health and Social Care • Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs

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HISTORY HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MR MATTHEW HAYWARD (EXAM BOARD OCR) 1) WHY STUDY HISTORY? History provides us with an opportunity to understand ourselves and how the world has come to be as it is. An understanding of history is essential for the development of informed citizenship and develops a sceptical, informed and independent judgement. Those who have studied this subject in some depth will be harder to fool, patronise or manipulate. History also provides a fund of entertaining stories that would be too strange and outlandish to be included in a work of fiction.

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY HISTORY? Although a good grade in GCSE history is helpful, it is not essential. A willingness to engage with challenging new ideas and concepts is much more important.

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU? The short answer to this is wherever you want to go.

History provides a kind of gymnasium for the intellect and can help prepare you for a very wide range of careers, including the law, business, advertising, politics, the Civil Service and the media.

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Britain 1930–1997 (this is worth 25% of the total marks for the A level). With special emphasis on the career of Winston Churchill, this will include Churchill’s time “in the wilderness” in the period 1929-39, his opposition to Appeasement and his attitudes to the abdication crisis and to the Empire. Churchill’s role as war leader and his impact on diplomacy is studied, including the “Iron Curtain” speech and Churchill’s role in the start of the Cold War. We will also explore Conservative political dominance from 1951 to 1964, their loss of power in the wake of scandals such as the Profumo affair, Labour and Conservative rivalry, reforms and crisis up to 1979 and the triumph of Margaret Thatcher. International relations and war, including Suez, The Falklands and the First Gulf War will also be assessed.

The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095–1192 (This is worth 15% of the total marks for the A Level).

This addresses the nature and preaching of Crusade, the state of European Christendom and its Muslim enemies in this period, and the emergence of Holy War and jihadist ideologies. The First, Second and Third Crusades are studied in some depth with close attention to key figures such as Peter the Hermit, St Bernard of Clairvault, Saladin, Zengi, Nur ad Din and Richard the Lionheart.

Popular Culture and the Witch Craze in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries (This is worth 40% of the total marks for the A level).

The Background to the craze will be explored, including the significance of ritual, the role of pageants and the festivals of misrule, public humiliation, moral regulation; the role of magic in society; challenges to popular culture, religious change, political change, economic change, climate change, religious upheaval and social control.

Areas for investigation include: The geography of the Witch Craze in Europe and North America, regional variations, towns, countryside, religious variations, gender, age, social and employment composition of those prosecuted for witchcraft. The main case studies are: Southern Germany c1590–1630, Hopkins and the English witch hunt of 1645–1647 and the Salem witch trials of 1692 in America.

An independently researched essay of 3000–4000 words (20% of total marks for the A level). This can be on any topic of the pupils’ choosing and allows each candidate in effect to write one fifth of the syllabus for themselves. Alternatively, pupils may prefer to choose from a range of topics provided by the history Department. These could include reasons for the success of the Spanish and Portuguese in building overseas Empires and their impact on the civilisations in their paths, such as the Incas and the Aztecs, the ascendancy of Venice, the decline of the Chinese Manchu Dynasty and the rise of the Communists, The Impact of the Suffragettes and The Jazz Age in the USA. 5) HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED? Essay writing remains crucial to assessment in History.

However, the ability to evaluate original source material as well as the often conflicting views of historians is also important.

6) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: haywardm@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

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LEITHS INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN FOOD AND WINE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MISS EMILY HOBSON 1) WHY STUDY FOR THE LEITHS BASIC CERTIFICATE? Are you interested in working towards gaining a qualification that will enable you to work during a gap year or to help fund your time at university? The Leiths School Basic Certificate in Food and Wine is a vocational extracurricular course, that could also lead you into further education in the hospitality sector. The course is assessed by demonstration of competence in practical and theoretical skills and by final practical and theory examinations. The course is delivered via both theory and experiential lessons one afternoon per week over five terms. The teaching is shared between Miss Hobson and visiting tutors from Leiths School of Food and Wine.

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY FOR THE BASIC CERTIFICATE? There is no specific course requirement. The Introductory Certificate can be reasonably undertaken by pupils who are entering this vocational area for the first time. An interest in, and enthusiasm for the subject are the most important qualities. Progress will depend upon the level of commitment shown at all times.

As part of the course pupils are provided with a comprehensive set of chef knives; uniform consisting of chef whites, hat and apron; and a Leiths Cookery Bible containing recipes needed for the course.

Pupils are expected to attend all sessions and to prepare a time plan for each practical session. The Leiths Introductory Certificate will also be accredited by the Confederation of Hospitality and Tourism (CTH).

This accredited course will attract UCAS points for successful students.

The Food Hygiene Certificate is a compulsory part of the course and this is an essential qualification for anyone interested in working with food. On successful completion this will help pupils to gain part time employment in the hospitality sector, whilst still at school or university.

5) HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED? The Leiths Introductory Certificate is continuously assessed by internal and external moderation over the duration of the course. Pupils receive regular feedback on competence, safety, hygiene, technique and outcome. At the end of the course pupils sit an externally assessed theory examination and plan, prepare and cook a practical, five component examination menu, which is externally assessed.

The Food Hygiene Certificate is an online assessment.

Pupils research various topics associated with food hygiene and safety. The topics are examined online at the end of each unit. A certificate is issued on successful completion of the assessment.

The Leiths School Basic Certificate in Food and Wine is charged. The cost depends on the number of pupils on the course but is approximately ÂŁ2250. Pupils are also charged on a termly basis for the cost of ingredients.

6) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: hobsone@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU? For those who want to follow a profession in hospitality, to work in hotel management, private or public sector catering, or learn a valuable life skill, this could be the subject for you. You could go straight into employment or progress to higher education courses.

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? The Introductory Certificate is a comprehensive introduction to cookery over five terms, which covers a wide range of practical skills and theory and enables pupils to develop an understanding of food and wine.

Nothing is compromised in the content and quality of what is taught and pupils gain confidence in a wide variety of practical skills and techniques, such as knife skills, vegetable, fish and meat preparation, bread making, baking and sauces. Pupils also undertake practical tasks such as producing time plans for each practical session, undertaking menu planning exercises for their level of skill, learning what to look for when buying and storing ingredients and the theory associated with the practical skills used in the course.

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MATHEMATICS HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MRS LUCY NEWNHAM (EXAM BOARD PEARSON EDEXCEL) 1) WHY DO YOU NEED MATHEMATICS?

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

Mathematics is a much sought after qualification for entry to a wide variety of full-time courses in Higher Education and it is considered one of the facilitating subjects by leading universities.

Mathematics A Level will teach you to think logically, to process information accurately, and to understand and manipulate numbers and mathematical processes.

These are all skills which will benefit you greatly in whatever profession you choose and it is these skills which, more and more, employers are looking for in prospective employees.

Courses that require A Level Mathematics or are strongly related include: Economics, Medicine, Architecture, Engineering, Accountancy, Teaching, Psychology, Environmental Studies, Computing and Information Technology.

Leweston follows the Edexcel specification You will study Pure Mathematics which includes algebra, trigonometry and calculus together with areas of applied mathematics from Statistics and Mechanics.

For more details on the topics studied please see the detailed Mathematics Course Guide.

5) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: newnhaml@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY MATHEMATICS? For all modules, a grade 7 or above at GCSE is advised and you should enjoy working with algebraic notation.

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU? At Leweston, the Advanced Mathematics Course has been developed in order to provide you with a Mathematics education which will be appropriate for a wide range of College and University studies.

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FURTHER MATHEMATICS HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MRS LUCY NEWNHAM (EXAM BOARD PEARSON EDEXCEL) 1) WHY DO YOU NEED FURTHER MATHEMATICS?

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

If you wish to read Mathematics, or other STEM subjects at University or simply derive joy from the subject then Further Mathematics is for you. Further Mathematics is also considered one of the facilitating subjects by leading universities.

Further Mathematics A Level will build upon ideas and techniques taught in the main A Level, but also introduce aspects of Proof, Matrices and Complex numbers as well as Mechanics.

No degree course requires a student to study Further Mathematics however many top universities strongly encourage students to study Further Mathematics if they wish to read Mathematics, Physics, Natural Sciences, Economics, Engineering and other STEM subjects.

Leweston follows the Edexcel specification You will study Further Pure Mathematics which includes algebra, complex numbers, trigonometry and calculus together with areas of applied mathematics from Decision Mathematics, Statistics and Mechanics. For more details on the topics studied please see the detailed Mathematics Course Guide.

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY FURTHER MATHEMATICS?

STEP For students wishing to read Mathematics/MORSE at Cambridge or Warwick, then STEP will be required.

Specific coaching is available in this area.

5) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: newnhaml@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

A grade 8 or above at GCSE is advised and you should enjoy working with algebraic notation. It is important that you enjoy mathematics and enjoy the challenges of the subject.

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU? At Leweston, the Further Mathematics Course has been developed in order to provide you with a Mathematics education which will be appropriate for a wide range of College and University studies. The course can be personalised to suit your potential degree course.

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MODERN LANGUAGES HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MR ROBERT DILLOW (EXAM BOARD AQA) 1) WHY STUDY A MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGE?

Which languages?

Competence in a foreign language is a useful social skill and learning a language is an end in itself; it can help you to understand your own language and it offers the possibility to learn more than one foreign language with ease. To take advantage of the opportunity in today’s global job market, young people need to wake up to the need for language skills. Languages are of clear commercial benefit. They enhance other skills in the field of communication; they are of huge cultural importance and they create opportunities for individuals who speak them.

FRENCH

2) WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO STUDY A MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGE? You will need a high grade at GCSE if you choose to continue with French, or Spanish to A level, as you will be building on the skills you have already developed.

As part of the Modern Languages programme, you will spend time talking to native speakers and you will have the opportunity to spend time immersed in the language of your choice on study visits, promoted and recommended by the MFL department.

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU? Many universities offer languages combined with a variety of subjects alongside their traditional course.

Most language courses at university include a year in a country where the language is spoken, where you can attend a course at a foreign university or get valuable work experience. Many employers increasingly value linguistic skills and, besides usefulness, learning a language can be both stimulating and fun.

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? You will develop 4 linguistic skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. You will study contemporary material drawn from newspapers, television, films and the Internet. Topics include the environment, communication and technology, the media and many aspects of culture and society.

French as a foreign language is the second most frequently taught language in the world after English.

The International Organization of Francophonie has 51 member states and governments. Of these, 28 countries have French as an official language. French, along with English, is the official working language of the United Nations, UNESCO and NATO. SPANISH Around 400 million speakers use Spanish as their first language. It’s the third most commonly spoken language in the world (after Mandarin and English), and according to some counts it has more native speakers than English does; in the USA around 34 million speak Spanish as their first language. It is an official language on 4 continents and is of historical importance elsewhere.

6) STUDY VISITS We actively encourage study visits abroad where you will combine learning and building on skills with a total immersion in the chosen country and language. These visits allow students to attend lessons and stay with families. AS Students of Spanish will be able to study at Almuñecar, Granada coast, during 1 week in the summer as part of their preparation for the A2 course.

Visits to France are also offered on their own or in combination with other academic subjects. Presently many of these study visits are combined with Sherborne School.

5) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: dillowr@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

5) HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED? The current AQA syllabus is very flexible. The examination involves testing in the 4 skills. Units 1 and 2 are studied in the Lower Sixth and Units 3 and 4 will form the Upper Sixth syllabus. Students may choose their own topics for the oral exams. There is no written coursework. The course provides a wide range of online resources, enabling students to access those at school or at home. These resources allow independent learning and self evaluation.

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MUSIC DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: DR RACHEL MILESTONE (EXAM BOARD PEARSON EDEXCEL) 1) WHY STUDY MUSIC? This is the easiest question of all! Study music because it enriches the soul and broadens the mind; it is both academically stimulating and emotionally rewarding.

To study music is to encounter works of art that have the power both to express the spirit of an entire age or society, and to allow us access to the innermost emotional urges of some of the greatest musicians.

‘The purpose of music education is the pursuit of happiness.’ (anon.)

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY MUSIC? A love of music, and a desire to delve deeper into the language and history of music. Practical musical experience is essential, and though GCSE music is usual, it is not mandatory. Students should have achieved (or be intending to achieve) Grade 5 Theory by the end of the AS year, and should be able to perform on at least one instrument to Grade 5 standard by the same time.

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU? Music is a vocational subject, and is essential for those wishing to pursue their formal musical studies at university or music college. The course is both challenging and rewarding, and it can be combined with any other subject at A Level.

Any student considering a career in the music industry (from concert performing and arts management to musical journalism etc.) would benefit from taking the A Level course.

Even students who choose to discontinue formal musical training post-18 will continue to feel the benefits of A Level music for the rest of their lives.

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? LOWER SIXTH Component 1 – Performing Music 30%. Students perform as soloists and/or as part of an ensemble. Any style of music can be chosen and any instrument(s)/ voice(s) are acceptable as part of a six minute assessed performance. Notated and/or improvised performances may be submitted.

Component 2 – Composing 30%. Students develop their composition skills leading to the creation of two pieces, each totalling at least 2 minutes. One will be in response to a chosen brief, and the other can be free or following a brief.

Component 3 – Appraising 40%. Students study set works from six areas of study, focusing on two set works from each.

They will learn how to identify important musical features and social and historical context. Students learn to use a score to identify harmonic and tonal features and how to apply this knowledge.

UPPER SIXTH Component 1 – Performing 30%. Students perform as soloists and/or as part of an ensemble. Any style of music can be chosen and any instrument(s)/voice(s) are acceptable as part of an eight minute assessed performance. Notated and/or improvised performances may be submitted.

Component 2 – Composing 30%. Students develop their composition skills leading to the creation of two pieces totalling 6 minutes. One will be in response to a chosen brief, and the other will be from a brief assessing technique.

Component 3 – Appraising 40%. Students study set works from six areas of study, focusing on three set works from each.

They will learn how to identify important musical features and social and historical context. Students learn to use a score to identify harmonic and tonal features and how to apply this knowledge.

The course is taught with an emphasis on the practical experience of music – trips to concerts and opera performances are arranged by the school to bring the academic studies to life. Leweston offers many musical activities and there is scope to participate in performances all year round. The Sherborne Schools’ Symphony Orchestra and the various Leweston ensembles rehearse weekly. Our senior auditioned choir, Schola Cantorum, has a high reputation, providing music for Wednesday Mass as well as singing at weddings, in cathedrals (Westminster and Winchester among them), and undertaking international tours.

5) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: milestoner@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

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BTEC SPORT DIRECTOR OF SPORT: MRS SARA GUY (EXAM BOARD PEARSON EDEXCEL) 1) WHY STUDY SPORT? Many people think that pursuing a career in sports means that you need to be athletic. However, the sports industry is so large and diverse, that almost anybody can pursue a career in it, regardless of their athletic ability. Whilst those who perform well in sports can compete at a professional level, there are plenty of other pathways available for those who are less athletic but still interested in working in the industry.

Whether you want to become a professional athlete, work in sports health and psychology, go into teaching or coaching, or even sports journalism, these are just a few of the career opportunities in the world of sport.

Because of this, there will be plenty of options for you to choose from when it comes to career progression.

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY BTEC SPORT? A genuine interest in sport, fitness and the sports industry in a performing, officiating or coaching/ instructing capacity. Course entry requirements will ideally include a GCSE Grade 5 or above in Science and Physical Education (if studied) and a Pass in a Level 2 BTEC Sport qualification (if studied).

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU? The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers. It combines well with a large number of subjects and supports entry to higher education courses in a wide range of disciplines. This course can also lead to further study in a range of sports related degrees such as Sports Science, Sports Coaching, Sports Journalism, Physiotherapy, Sports Marketing and Physical Education teaching courses.

The requirements of the qualification will mean that students develop the transferable and higher order skills that are valued by higher education providers and employers. Study of sport particularly encourages the development of skills and behaviours such as teamwork, leadership, performance analysis, resilience, analysis and synthesising concepts.

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? LOWER SIXTH Unit 1 – Anatomy and Physiology Students will study the human body and its many systems (skeletal, muscular, respiratory, cardiovascular for example), applying these to sports performance.

This is a mandatory unit that is externally assessed via a written 1.5 hour examination worth 90 marks.

Unit 2 – Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being Students will produce a training programme for an individual that demonstrates understanding of lifestyle factors, nutritional needs, and health screening data in the context of the scenario.

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This is also a mandatory unit that is externally assessed.

Students will be provided with a case study 2 weeks before a 2 hour supervised assessment.

UPPER SIXTH Unit 3 – Professional Development in the Sports Industry Students will explore the different career pathways, job opportunities and their requirements in the sports industry. This is the final mandatory unit but is internally assessed via assignments selected and designed by the course tutor.

A fourth optional unit will then be selected by the course tutor to best suit the students. These are also internally assessed. The optional unit choices include: Unit 4 – Sports Leadership Students will evaluate the impact of personal skills, characteristics and leadership styles in different sport and exercise activities.

Unit 5 – Application of Fitness Testing Students will analyse fitness tests against practicality, suitability and ethical guidelines, justifying suggestions for improvement.

Unit 6 – Sports Psychology Students will analyse the relationship between motivation, anxiety and stress and their impact on sports performance. They will apply this understanding when designing a psychological skills training programme.

Unit 7 – Practical Sports Performance Students will demonstrate and evaluate different skills, techniques and tactics required in team and individual sports, showing understanding of rules/laws. Students will also analyse their own performance identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

This is very much a vocational course designed to equip students with a variety of transferable skills that will benefit them as they leave school and progress to higher education or enter the world of work. The flexibility with the internally assessed units enables the course tutor to set assignments that nurture such skills. These include communication, working collaboratively, critical thinking and problem solving and adaptability and resilience to name a few! There is also scope to deliver much of this course in a practical context to enable students to apply and reinforce their understanding.

5) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: guys@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

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PHYSICS HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MRS AMANDA VALENTINE (EXAM BOARD AQA) 1) WHY STUDY PHYSICS?

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

Physics is crucial to understanding the world around us. It challenges our imaginations with concepts like relativity and string theory, and leads to great discoveries, like computers and lasers, that lead to technologies which change our lives—from healing joints, to curing cancer, to developing sustainable energy solutions. Physics encompasses the study of the universe from the largest galaxies to the smallest subatomic particles.

Moreover, it’s the basis of many other sciences, including chemistry, oceanography, seismology, and astronomy (and can be applied to biology or medical science).

Physics asks and answers questions covering the whole range from the sub-atomically tiny to the mind bogglingly big!

The new GCE is designed to:• provide a relevant and interesting physics course for post-16 students • allow smooth progression from previous GCSE studies of Physics • highlight the links between Physics and other sciences and how the subject underpins important technologies.

The course followed at Leweston is a linear one with examinations at the end Year 13 for A2.

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY PHYSICS? You need to be curious about the way things work and to have the ability to understand and apply the underlying principles to further investigation. You need practical dexterity, good powers of observation and accuracy in recording results. You will need to have obtained a good grade at GCSE in Science, Additional Science and in Mathematics. You do not have to be studying Separate Physics.

A2 – Three 2 hour papers based on the following: • Measurements and their errors • Particles and radiation • Waves • Mechanics and energy • Electricity • Further mechanics and thermal physics • Fields • Nuclear physics Plus one topic option from: Astrophysics, Medical Physics, Engineering, Physics, Turning Points in Physics, Electronics.

5) HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED? Examinations will be set in June of each year. Practical work forms an important part of any science course and students will be given plenty of opportunities to develop their practical skills. Assessment of practical skills will take place in a data analysis section of Paper 3 for A2. Pupils will also be expected to submit a portfolio of 12 practicals carried out during the course.

5) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: valentinea@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU? Anywhere you want to go! A Level Physics is not just for those who want to do Physics or Engineering degrees. It is very useful for those wishing for careers in Medicine, Vet Science, industry, banking and the city, architecture, the environment and teaching amongst many others.

Physics combines well with Mathematics as well as with the other sciences. However, it may also be studied in combination with subjects such as Geography, Economics and Music.

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PSYCHOLOGY HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MRS SHEILA HUNT (EXAM BOARD AQA) 1) WHY STUDY PSYCHOLOGY?

5) HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED?

The study of Psychology at Leweston will provide students with an appropriate foundation for further study in Psychology or related subjects in higher education. Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. You may choose to study Psychology because you wish to see what we have learned about human behaviour from one hundred years of scientific investigation. This course is a broad introduction to the subject, and you will become familiar with theories and studies conducted in the major areas of Psychology.

There are 3 x 2hour examinations at the end of the second year. Each paper is worth 33.3% of the A level.

6) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: hunts@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

2) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY PSYCHOLOGY? You need to have competence in reading and writing English, reasonable Maths skills and some experience of conducting and writing up scientific investigations.

No specific background subjects are needed.

3) WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU? A Level Psychology is useful for pupils considering work in teaching, nursing, social work and counselling. A degree in Psychology can lead to a postgraduate qualification in clinical, educational, occupational, forensic and academic psychology. People with a background in Psychology can be found in careers as diverse as advertising, medicine, the civil service, business management, journalism, television and the law.

Note 1: For entry to some courses in teacher training, A Level Psychology needs to be combined with a National Curriculum subject.

Note 2: Psychology can be studied at university without taking the subject at A Level.

4) WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Paper 1 • Social Influence • Memory • Attachment Paper 2 • Biopsychology • Research Methods • Issues and Debates Paper 3 • Relationships • Schizophrenia • Addiction

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ART AND DESIGN: PHOTOGRAPHY AS HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MRS JEMMA LACEY-SCOTT (EXAM BOARD OCR) Photography AS is run as part of the Sixth Form Enrichment Programme but is an AS level taken over 2 years, giving pupils UCAS points and supporting portfolios.

In the first year of study learners should be able to explore, research and acquire techniques and develop their skills, knowledge and understanding in a range of photographic media. Learners will explore relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to traditional and/or digital photography. An important focus is on learners recording through using lens-based or other appropriate media. Drawing skills should be understood and developed as appropriate to the ways of recording and communicating intentions, ideas and emotions in the context of Photography.

AREAS OF STUDY Learners are required to work in one or more area(s) of Photography, such as those listed below.

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Portraiture Landscape photography Commercial photography Still-life photography Documentary photography Experimental imagery Editorial photography Photographic installation The photographic process Moving image Animation

SKILLS Learners will be expected to demonstrate skills as defined in the Art and Design core content section of this specification, in the context of their chosen area(s) of Photography. In addition, learners will be required to demonstrate skills in all of the following: • Applying and using composition in Photography • Understanding and application of scale appropriate to the chosen work and direction relevant to learners’ intentions • Understanding and applying formal elements such as colour, tone, texture, shape and form in relation to Photography • Selecting, editing and highlighting photographic images • Using appropriate visual language and terminology within Photography • Manipulating imagery • Understanding and using relevant conventions and genres in Photography.

The photography course is assessed in the second year based upon a sketchbook with an accompanied practical exam outcome, produced in 10 hours.

ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For more information contact: laceyj@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

TECHNIQUES The following are some of the techniques available to learners in Photography: traditional darkroom, printing and developing films; digital technology; Photoshop, the use of camera equipment and lenses; lighting and exposure techniques; moving image and animation; alternative art-based printing such as screen printing; alternative chemical print processes such as liquid emulsion, toning and types of paper.

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? All potential Sixth Form entrants, both internal and external, will be invited to the Sixth Form Information Evening and the Sixth Form Taster Day in the Autumn Term but you can visit the school at any point during the year.

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Our Admissions Team are always there to talk you through the admissions process and answer questions.

Please contact 01963 211015 or admissions@leweston. dorset.sch.uk

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