Personal Development - Preparing for Sixth Form

Introduction

To help you get the best possible start in Year 12, we have put together a summer transition programme combining information about your chosen subjects and a range of study and motivational skills you will need at Sixth form. We strongly recommend that you access the subject areas that you have chosen to give you an introduction to the subject and the key areas you will be studying. and all of the 'Focus On' modules to help you to develop your independent learning skills.

This will help to:

support your transition between GCSE and A-level studies
give you an introduction to your chosen areas of study with a focus on key language and terminology and the content you will be studying over the next two years
prepare you for the organisational and academic skills you will need for Sixth form.

At the end of each of the 'Focus On' modules, there is a feedback form to complete. This will help us to know what has been useful for you in preparing for Sixth form.

Welcome to your TP6 journey - we look forward to seeing you in September!

Ms Thomas-Jones & Sixth form team.

Subject Information

Focus On........

The modules all have the following sections to help you understand the purpose of the module and how to access the material.

Watch! - These are videos to give you an introduction to the content of the module.

Read! - This is to give you further information and more in-depth details of the topic.

Do! - This gives you the chance to practice the skills you have been learning about. You will need to make a copy of the document to be able to edit it. Then save it for future reference.

Complete! - This is your sign-off sheet to confirm you have completed the module.

Module 1 - The Leap from GCSE to A-Level / Independent Learning

Module 2 - Information Literacy

Module 3 - Organisation / Putting in the the hours

Module 4 - Notetaking

Module 5 - Mindset / Having a goal

Module 6 - Support and well-being

Super-Curricular

In addition to the summer transition materials, there are lots of other things you could do to learn more about the subjects you will be studying and improve your own knowledge of the world around you.

'Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.' Anthony J. D’Angelo

Read books, newspapers, magazines about the subjects you will be studying. You can read almost anything for free by joining the Norfolk Library Service and this will also be invaluable once you start your A-Level Studies.
Keep up with the news over the summer - it's good to have an understanding about what's happening in the world.
Visit museums/libraries/local events to find out more about your local area and research topics of interest.
There are lots of online opportunities to develop your knowledge and make preparations for your future.

Futurelearn.com - Choose from thousands of online courses from top universities and specialist organisations.

Oxplore - Oxplore is an engaging digital resource from the University of Oxford. As the ‘Home of Big Questions’, it aims to challenge those from 11 to 18 years with debates and ideas that go beyond what is covered in the classroom.

Unitaster Days - These subject videos introduce studying a range of different subjects at university. We cover reasons to consider the subject, what to expect when studying it, a guide to future career opportunities and even application tips. From Accounting to Veterinary Medicine - and 100's of subjects in between.

TED Talks - 4000+ talks to stir your curiosity