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CHOICES AT 16+
When you finish Year 11, your compulsory education is complete. You have to decide what step to take next. We make two promises to you:
1. To give you the information, guidance and support you need to make the decision which is most appropriate to you.
2. To offer you a route into Higher Education and employment via our Sixth Form provision.
Why choose the Sixth Form at St Cenydd
For those of you already in the school, you know us and we know you. Once you return in September, no time will be lost in adjusting to a different pace and level of work. For those students new to us, both students and staff will do our best to ensure that you settle in quickly.
We will help you reach your potential.
The staff are all experienced teachers with an excellent record of helping students to gain the level of qualification necessary to proceed into Higher Education or employment and training.
We place considerable expectations on our students. We expect high standards of personal behaviour, consideration for others and increasing responsibility for learning. It is attention to these aspects of personal development which enable our students to have the confidence, self-belief and motivation to succeed once they move on into employment and Higher Education.
We have built up strong links with local Higher Education establishments which means we are very successful at helping students gain entry to courses. 81% of our students went on to Higher Education last year.
We provide many opportunities for all students to develop skills. The Welsh Baccalaureate Programme provides a wealth of opportunities as part of the curriculum. There is also an extensive range of voluntary activities, overseas trips and extracurricular opportunities available.
DECISIONS … DECISIONS …
Which subjects should I study?
You must consider a number of factors in deciding which subjects to take. Here are some questions to ask yourself:
Do you like a subject?
Are you good at a subject?
Do you need a subject to follow a particular career path?
What if the subjects I like are in the same blocks?
The blocks are arranged in this particular way to give the best choice to all students, but it can happen that the pattern does not work out that way for you. You may need to get advice from careers staff and teachers. You must let us know the problem so that we may advise you of all the possible options available.
I don't know which my ‘best’ subjects are. Shouldn't I wait until my results come out?
You are quite right in deciding to make decisions when results come out, but by considering the matter now you are helping to resolve your own feelings about the courses you are likely to take. When your results are known, you will have time to reconsider before finalising your courses. In the meantime, we would like you to indicate the most likely courses you will follow so that we can plan effectively.
How can I find out if certain subject combinations are required by Universities?
The vast majority of university courses do not specify combinations of A-Levels, It is true that some University departments do however prefer certain combinations of subjects. You can get advice from the Head of Year and A Level teachers and in some cases it is advisable to contact Universities directly and ask for guidance. The UCAS website is a very useful source of information. www.ucas.co.uk
What if I change my mind after filling in the Sixth Form Option Choice Form?
The Induction programme is designed to make you think about the options available to you. In the end, you have to make decisions and, as long as you have given the matter consideration, those decisions are likely to be right for you. We ask you to fill in an application form at this stage and indicate the subjects you are currently interested in taking so that we can plan effectively. However, it is inevitable that some of you may change your mind and this is perfectly acceptable.
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