Academic Advice

School work in the Sixth Form is different from previous years. You are expected to take a more independent approach to your work and do things because you see the value in them rather than because you have been told to.

Students who succeed in the Sixth Form are often characterised by their approach to their studies. They will be self-motivated, good organisers of their time, will meet deadlines and can always be relied upon to do their best.

Make sure that you are aware of the requirements of the course and the specification. Use this information to guide your progress through the year. Always complete homework set by your teachers well in advance of the deadline so that you have time to ask the teacher for help before it is due to be handed in.

For your study periods in school, make sure that it is not wasted. If you have completed work set by the teacher the expectation is you should complete consolidation work. For example, you could research the next topic to be studied or start writing revision notes. Make sure that you use any text books or resources provided by the teacher. Make your own notes from appropriate passages of the texts. Use the study room and complete additional work for your studies.

Students are expected to use Class Charts to manage the work set by subject staff outside of lessons. Students have been issued with their log on details.

No student should ever say, “I don’t have anything to do!” You might not have been asked to do a specific task – but there will always be things you could do that would benefit your progress. You can always start your revision programme – even in September!

Always act on any advice or comments provided by your teachers and tutors. Make sure that in the future you do not look back with regrets about the way you approached your studies in the Sixth Form. The exams will come round all too quickly and you want to be going in to them feeling like you have done the best you could have done.

Whilst the Sixth Form Team and your teachers are here to help you, you are the one that makes the difference!