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Contents 1 Welcome 21 Geography 2 Student Leadership Team 22 Government and Politics 3 What the students say 23 History 4 Performing and Visual Arts Specialism 24 Mathematics 5 Performing and Visual Arts Specialism 25 Media Studies 6 How to Apply 26 Physical Education 7 Courses 27 Psychology 8 Art:& Design: Fine Art 28 Religious Studies 9 Art & Design: Graphic Design 29 Sociology 10 Art and Design; Photography 30 Spanish 11 Art & Design: Textile Design 31 Applied Business 12 Biology 32 Applied Science 13 Business Studies 33 Childcare and Education 14 Chemistry 34 Computing 15 Classical Civilisation 35 Health and Social Care 16 Dance 36 Music 17 Drama 37 Musical Theatre 18 English Language and Literature 38 Travel and Tourism 19 English Literature 39 Sixth Form Enrichment 20 Film Studies 40 Sixth Form Enrichment
Welcome Our long-established Sixth Form offers provision for post-16 study for those one of the widest ranges of courses who would like to either boost their The Hillview Sixth Form is a highly locally, with access to stimulating, Level 2 qualifications before embarking successful, all-inclusive centre of purpose-built facilities and a on a Level 3 course or follow a work- study consistently performing in the supportive learning environment. related learning pathway – please see top 10% nationally based on Our new satellite hub, The View @ East entry criteria for both provisions on progress for students. Street provides an exciting alternative ‘How to Apply’ pages. A t Hillview, we strive to ensure that our Hillview School for Girls offers a Sixth Form Our facilities are tailored to the needs of innovative and comprehensive KS5 programme pathway that we are extremely proud of, our students and were designed by our sixth extends beyond the classroom, into preparation for and it is one that caters for the widest range of formers to create an ideal environment in life after school. student choices in the local area. which to study and flourish. We believe that our students have the Pure Potential Our diverse programme of study is We offer a range of IT suites (including a to achieve exceptional standards and develop the supported by excellent subject specialists, a creative arts suite with Apple Macs), a large essential skills and qualities required to be successful strong and experienced team of Mentors and study centre, a café/social space, full use of and happy in their future lives. Our Sixth Form is highly a dedicated Sixth Form Team. This provides a the school library as well as a school cinema popular to students from academic, creative and perfect hub from which students can and a gym. performance backgrounds due to our record of high develop, from their early days as a student achievement, supportive ethos and the wide range of starting out on their KS5 studies, to the point The Hillview Sixth Form has a fantastic subjects we offer. We also invest heavily in careers and where they move on: to university, an atmosphere and represents a dynamic, in supporting our students to make the right choices apprenticeship or to the world of work. stimulating and supportive learning and secure the best possible next steps when moving to universities, apprenticeships or the world of work. To support our students we deliver a environment that we are proud to offer growth mindset programme which the young people of Tonbridge Whether you are an existing student or are currently helps them acquire the characteristics and beyond. studying in a different educational and attributes that are required to establishment I would succeed in Sixth Form and beyond. Ken Burkett, recommend that you visit the Hillview Sixth form on the Director of Sixth Form open days and look through the virtual resources For us, the development of the whole enthusiastically engage with events within the available to you and if you student is key to their wider success and school and wider community. have any further questions, happiness in the future. contact the Hillview Sixth High levels of quality assurance of teaching Form team. Pastoral care is paramount to the success and learning support the team in ensuring we of students and the individual student maintain the consistently high results that Hilary Burkett, support and safe-guarding at KS5, ensures that students are confident have placed us in the top 10% Headteacher to engage with the challenges and of schools. opportunities Sixth Form brings. Ruth Makepeace We develop our students to be community minded and students Assistant Headteacher KS5 3
Meet the Student Leadership Team Head Girl Head Boy Deputy Head Girls Sophie Levett Manav Vyas Emma Stockton and Emma Donovan Student SEN Liaison Student Year 7 Student Voice Leaders Transition Leader Imogen Daddy Megan Richards and Lorna Pearce Stephanie Byard Student Community Leaders Lily-May Marshall, Princess Shoyemi 4 Isabella Fassnidge, Grace Mason
What the students say… Harrison Hard Stephanie Byard Samantha Stubbs English Literature, Film Studies & Media Maths, Sociology and PE, Biology, Business Studies Studies Musical Theatre For me, deciding whether or not I should Hillview School has not only provided, but Although I have only been stay at Hillview for Sixth Form was also encouraged an outlet for my creativity at Hillview for a year, this never a hard choice. school has changed my and writing. perspective on life. This was because from the moment I The staff have arrived in Year 7, I have been It has opened my mind up to continuously supported and encouraged pushed me to goals and aspirations I had never by all my teachers, which has made me create my best considered before and has helped me work hard. When I joined the Sixth Form work and through discover what I truly want to do - Musical everyone was really welcoming and the passion that Theatre. I was so worried about joining a new friendly, which helped us all to settle in they carry for their school as I thought it would be like Year 7 all subjects and again, not really knowing what is going on or and adapt to the students, have who your friends are. I can happily say my changes from Year 11. encouraged me to experience was nothing like this. Within the first be more invested in three days I met friends who I am still incredibly Whilst being in the my studies than any other school close with and will carry through my life. The Sixth Form I have has managed. teachers are supportive and understanding and become much more Hillview has also increased my self- just want the best for you. independent and confidence and embraced me for my learned to manage my individuality: pushing me to express myself The school offers many opportunities to time more effectively, and recognise my own strengths. involve yourself in the wider community and I which will definitely Through my subject choices, I have am one of the Student Voice Leaders. So far, we help me in further received the opportunity to pursue my have started to set up a student council in the education. passions in life, such as Film, and widen my lower years to help the student voice to be Hillview offers a wide range of clubs skillsets with the help of the well- heard in a range of subjects, covering issues and opportunities for you to get experienced staff. such as well-being and the environment. My involved in, for example Duke of I am more than grateful for the sense of wide range of subject choices has helped me Edinburgh, sports teams, being a community and encouragement I have been develop in all areas such as problem-solving, prefect, subject competitions and school welcomed with at Hillview. Now, well- wider thinking and teamwork. Added on to this I musicals. equipped with what I have learned, alongside am currently directing Grease for my Gold Arts Throughout my time here I have the brilliant support of the staff, I am ready Award. This has been an incredible experience, genuinely enjoyed being at Hillview to move on to the next stage of my from learning the hand jive to trying on and I know I will take lots of memories education, knowing that Hillview has helped extravagant 50s dresses from the school’s with me. to shape me into the confident, proud young extensive theatrical wardrobe. All in all, joining man I am. Hillview was the best decision I have ever made. 5
Performing and Our Performing and Visual Arts Visual Artsspecialism is a cornerstone of what makes Hillview the creative and Specialism dynamic place it is. We work with students to ‘industry Specialism standards’ across all disciplines. We currently hold Arts Mark Platinum and have held the highest level of this award from its first introduction seventeen years ago. This is testament to the quality of the Performing and Visual Arts at Hillview. We offer an outstanding range of inclusive curricular and extra-curricular provision across all art forms. This is taught and led by highly skilled and dedicated staff who boast a range of specialisms and excellent links with creative professionals in the industry and local community. Sixth Form students have the option to complete the Gold Arts Award which enables them to develop their skills and leadership qualities as part of our enrichment programme. This qualification also supports entry to university as it carries UCAS points. 6
Preparing for excellence in the performing and visual arts Our assessed prepare students to enter into the work place. industries curriculum and wider Great importance is also placed on industry super-curriculum standard experiences and a holistic provide our students understanding of the performing and visual arts sector. Our curriculum aims to take an with countless innovative approach to teaching and learning, involving enterprise projects and close opportunities to develop a wide range of associations with employers. This curriculum offers qualifications which are endorsed and skills within Performing Arts, Production Arts valued by the employment community and Higher Education. The focus is firmly on and Arts Administration. equipping young people not only with key qualifications, but also with the broad range of We are extremely proud of being able to offer employability and life skills they need for a sustained career with the option to continue a wide range of arts courses in the Sixth Form their studies in Higher Education. including A Levels in: Art, Dance, Drama, Graphic Design, Photography and Textiles and Music and Performing Arts BTEC. Our specialist curriculum offers Hillview students much more than just academic success. Feedback from industry tells us that qualifications alone do not 7
How to apply Hillview offers one of the broadest curricula in the local area. The entry requirements ensure students are on the right courses so that they can be successful over the two years of study. The majority of students will take three Level 3 qualifications alongside an How to apply enrichment programme of Extended Project, Core Maths or Gold Arts In order to apply for Hillview Sixth Form students must complete an Award, combined with Personal Development Learning and supervised online application through the Kent Choices website: study. www.kentchoices.co.uk. General entry requirements Please contact Grade 4 in English Language and Maths together Our Sixth Form Administrator Mrs Kelly Flower with 3 other GCSE grades at grade 4 or above is ([email protected]) or telephone 01732 the minimum requirement to enter Hillview 778894 / 01732 352793 if you have any Sixth Form. questions about joining our Sixth Form. Subject entry requirements The View @ East St entry requirements Please note that all subjects have There is no minimum entry requirement different entry requirements. This is to but we do expect a positive approach ensure that students can embark on to learning. Please refer to the TV@ES the most appropriate courses and booklet for more details. succeed in their studies. Please consult our Course Guide for individual subject *TV@ES reserves the right to withdraw criteria. unviable courses or amend study programmes. NB: Entry requirements are subject to change For more information please visit: and entry to the Sixth Form may be considered https://www.hillview.kent.sch.uk/sixth-form/ subject to agreed conditions. Hillview Sixth Form the-view-east-street/ reserves the right to tailor an individual student’s or to apply please visit: www.kentprospectus.co.uk programme of study based on their average GCSE point score and results in specific subjects. The school decision in these matters is final. If you any further questions, please contact: Hillview Sixth Form reserves the right to withdraw unviable courses. Mrs Copeland at Hillview School for Girls via e-mail: [email protected]. 8
Courses Academic Courses Applied and Technical Courses 9
Art & Design: Fine Art A Level Courses What will I study? experimental exploration, looking at alternative A Level Fine Art provides an exciting ways of finding a solution. opportunity for students to develop a broad Sketchbook work needs to be informed, range of art skills such as painting and drawing, purposeful and extensive. Students must work printmaking, sculpture and lens-based image with independence carrying out in-depth making/ installation. research from a range of primary sources, Students are encouraged to incorporate critiquing and referencing their experimentation newer digital technologies in their work. The before developing their final responses. This course requires students to Links with independent work is demanding. make in-depth personal and other courses Therefore, students must be imaginative responses to a prepared to be hard-working COURSE TITLE given theme and has a strong Art and Design: Fine Art is and innovative risk takers. Fine Art HILLVIEW COURSE CODE academic element. Students complementary to most Where will it lead? Ar learn how to respond to and subjects but in particular; COURSE LEVEL Level 3 discuss ideas, concepts and Media, English, Psychology, This course enables students to EXAMINATION BOARD Edexcel issues relating to Art and History, Drama, Fashion move on to a wide range of Art SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA GCSE Art & Design Grade 5 or above and Design. and Photography. and Design courses at Grade 5 in English Language. This course consists of two Foundation and Degree level e.g. 10 components. Fine Art, Textiles, Interior and • Component 1, which makes up 60% of the Graphic Design, or a combination of Art with mark, is in two parts: Personal Investigation (72 English, Journalism, Drama and Set Design. The marks) and Personal Study (18 marks). creativity, problem-solving skills and personal • Component 2 is the Externally Set resilience that students develop through Assignment, which makes up 40% of the mark. completing this course are highly sought after Both components involve creative problem- across many sectors. solving which requires students to undertake investigative and research work in addition to Super-curricular Opportunities Workshops run by Visits to major London Guest speakers e.g. visiting artists. galleries, museums and smaller Heads of Foundation commercial galleries. Courses and alumni. Life drawing Exhibitions run by external Hillview Art workshop run by Arts organisations. Exhibition. Royal Academy tutors.
A Level Courses Art & Design: Graphic Design What will I study? Journal work needs to be informed, A Level Graphic Communication engages purposeful and extensive. Students must learn students in creative graphic design activities in to work with independence; carrying out which they can develop a broad range of design in-depth research from a range of primary skills in one or more of the following disciplines: sources, critiquing and refining their • Advertising experimentation before • Illustration Links with developing final responses. COURSE TITLE • Branding other courses This independent work is Graphic Design • Information design Through engaging students demanding so students must be HILLVIEW COURSE CODE The course consists of two in creative exploration, the prepared to be hard-working and Gr main components: course is complementary to innovative risk takers. • Component 1, which makes all areas of study. This COURSE LEVEL up 60% of the overall mark and qualification supports Where will it lead? Level 3 consists of two parts: Personal progression into further Investigation (72 marks) and education, training or This course enables students EXAMINATION BOARD the Personal Study (18 marks). employment by developing to move on to study Art & Edexcel • Component 2, which is the skills in key areas such as Design and principally Graphic Externally Set Assignment, planning, research, project Communication. Students taking SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA makes up 40% of the overall management and self- the course could broaden their Grade 5 or above in a creative Art & Design mark. reflection. Art & Design possibilities by subject. continuing their studies on a Both components involve Level 3/4 Foundation Course in creative problem-solving, which Art and Design, from which they requires students to undertake could go on to study a wider investigative and research work in addition to range of Art or Design subjects at degree level. experimental practical exploration, looking at alternative ways to find a solution to a Graphic Communication problem. Super-curricular Opportunities Guest speakers e.g. Visits to Art & Graphic Designers Design galleries & and College museums. Lecturers. 11
Art & Design: Photography A Level Courses What will I study? For both components, sketchbook work needs A Level Photography provides the opportunity to be informed, purposeful and extensive. for students to develop a broad range of Students must carry out focused independent photographic skills using traditional analogue research, from primary source investigation, methods, digital editing and fine art outcomes exploration and experimentation, before such as sculpture and installation. developing their final outcomes. The course requires students Independent work is COURSE TITLE to make in-depth personal and Links with demanding and students must Art and Design: Photography imaginative responses to a given other courses be prepared to be hard-working theme. Students use research and innovative risk takers. HILLVIEW COURSE CODE and problem-solving to Art and Design: Ap independently develop ideas. Photography is Where will it Analysis of visual imagery helps complementary to most lead? COURSE LEVEL students to interpret visual subjects but in particular; Level 3 language and use it to Art and Design, Fashion, This course enables students communicate complex and Business Studies, Film to pursue Art and Design and EXAMINATION BOARD personal concepts. Studies and Media Studies. Photography courses at a higher Edexcel vocational or degree level. Our SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA This course consists of two Photography students have Grade 5 or above in a creative Art and Design subject. components: successfully completed degree • Component 1 which makes up 60% of the courses in a range of disciplines, such as Fine mark is in two parts: Practical work and Personal Art Photography, Fashion Photography, study. Theatrical Make-up, Film-making and • Component 2 is the externally set assignment, Illustration. which makes up 40% of the mark. Super-curricular Opportunities Visits to Photography exhibitions. Professional designers as Professional photographers guest speakers. as guest speakers. 12
A Level Courses Art & Design: Textile Design What will I study? create a sketch book of samples. Art and Design: Textile Design aims to equip Links are also made to the broader areas of students with the knowledge and skills required fashion, such as marketing, promotion and to successfully progress onto higher or further styling. education courses in Fashion and Textiles or The A Level Art and Design: Textiles course other Art disciplines. consists of two components. Students will research • Component 1, which makes primary and contextual sources, Links with up 60% of the mark, is in two record practical and written other courses parts: Practical work and observations, generate and Personal study. develop ideas, experiment and Art and Design: Fine Art, • Component 2 is the develop their skills with various Photography, Media Studies, Externally Set Assignment, which Textile and Fashion media and Business Studies, English makes up 40% of COURSE TITLE Textile Design processes. and Film Studies. the mark. HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Students will have access to Where will it lead? Tx an exciting array of equipment COURSE LEVEL and technologies to refine their ideas towards This course can lead onto a wide range of Art Level 3 producing a personal outcome. Over the and Design degree courses at university. In the EXAMINATION BOARD Edexcel duration of the course students will develop past our students have gone on to study courses SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA fashion design ideas, which may include digital in Fashion: Design, Buying and Management, Grade 5 or above in a creative Art & Design subject. designs with Photoshop. Styling, Tailoring, Communication and Textile: In Year 12 the course assists students in Design, Print, Surface Design, as well as developing and building a range of skilful Make-up Design, Costume Design, History of techniques and processes enabling them to Fashion and many more. Super-curricular Opportunities Links with Workshops covering universities. textiles techniques. Kew Gardens visit Entry to Young Annual Hillview and Designers Fashion Designer of Fashion Show. Exhibition. the Year. 13
Biology A Level Courses What will I study? • Genetic information, variation and Biology is the study of living organisms and relationships between organisms covers a wide variety of topics including • Energy transfers in and between organisms organisms, cells, exchange and mass transport, • How organisms respond to changes in their biochemistry, genetics and ecosystems. environments In fact, biological issues are never far from the • Genetics, populations, evolution and headlines, be they G.M crops, ecosystems HIV, the human genome, obesity Links with • The control of gene or deforestation. other courses expression Students will learn about the Chemistry, Geography, Where will it biology behind contemporary lead? issues such as DNA structure, Physical Education, Physics, COURSE TITLE mutations and control within the Psychology and Applied A qualification in Biology can Biology HILLVIEW COURSE CODE human body. Science. lead to a variety of jobs and Bi COURSE LEVEL They will also explore the careers including Nursing, Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD different types of cloning and Medicine, Radiology, Dentistry, AQA SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA inherited change, along with cell recognition and Research, Fieldwork, Pharmaceuticals, GCSE Biology Grade 6, Chemistry Grade 5, Physics Grade 5 or GCSE Combined Science the immune system. Pathology, Conservation and Physiotherapy, to minimum Grades 6 and 5. An APS of 4.75 or above. Students will study the following modules: name but a few. 14 • Biological molecules • Cells • How organisms exchange substances with their environment Super-curricular Opportunities Trip to London for a Workshops which focus on a wide range of talk on genetics. subject-specific topics. Visit to a Presentations from biomedical guest speakers e.g. lab. a microbiologist.
A Level Courses Business Studies What will I study? Students will develop an understanding of the Global Business, requiring students to take concepts and techniques used in managing a a strategic view of business opportunities business. and issues. Students are introduced to Links with other The A Level itself, is made up COURSE TITLE business in Year 12 by looking at courses of three 2-hour papers, the last Business Studies the themes of Marketing and of which has a pre-release People and Managing Business Psychology and Sociology. A which is industry focused - HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Activities, helping to build students will research this Bs knowledge of core business Level Business is also a in advance. concepts and applying them to COURSE LEVEL business contexts to develop a valuable qualification for any Where will it Level 3 broad understanding of how lead? student aspiring to reach EXAMINATION BOARD Edexcel management level in the SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA public or private sector. Grade 5 in both GCSE English Language and Maths in addition to an APS of 4.5 or above. businesses work. There are many business-based A Grade 4 or above in Business Studies or Economics, or Merit or above in BTEC First During this year topics such university courses available. Award in Business, is preferred but not essential. as the marketing mix, entrepreneurs and leaders Business students often progress onto Business and financial planning will be covered. Management courses or specialise in an aspect In Year 13, the course develops greater depth of business such as Marketing. They may also of knowledge and understanding, investigating choose to pursue an apprenticeship degree more complex business information around the programme. themes of Business Decisions and Strategy and Super-curricular Opportunities Students take part in a number of Guest speakers external business and entrepreneurial from the business challenges during the course. world. Year 12 students take part in a regional business challenge. 15
Chemistry A Level Courses What will I study? • Organic Chemistry topics include: Alkanes, A Level Chemistry gives students the Halogenoalkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols, Aldehydes, opportunity to study key concepts in greater Ketones, Carboxylic acids, Amines and depth. Many of the ideas first covered at GCSE Chromatography. will be revisited but with a greater emphasis on There are three examinations: explaining rather than simply describing the Paper 1 – Elements of Physical Chemistry and behaviour of molecules. Inorganic Chemistry While studying A Level Links with Paper 2 – Elements of Physics Chemistry students will develop other courses Chemistry and Organic practical skills which include Chemistry making observations, collecting Mathematics, Physics, Paper 3 – Practical Skills COURSE TITLE data, analysing experimental Biology, Geography, Practical endorsement – Chemistry results and formulating Government & Politics, Students achieve a pass or fail. HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Ch conclusions. Students will study Computer Science and This is independent of their final COURSE LEVEL the following: Sports Science. grade but is recorded on their Level 3 • Physical Chemistry topics exam certificate. EXAMINATION BOARD AQA include: Atomic structure, Where will it lead? Bonding, Kinetics, Chemical equilibrium, Redox SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA GCSE Chemistry Grade 6, Biology Grade 5, reactions, Rates of reactions, Electrochemical Over 500 degree courses contain a notable Physics Grade 5 or GCSE Combined Science minimum grades 6-6 in addition to a Grade 5 cells and Acids and Bases. element of Chemistry allowing breadth of study. in English Language and a Grade 6 in Maths. An APS of 5.5 or above. • Inorganic Chemistry topics include: Periodicity, Group 2 elements, Group 7 elements, Properties of group 3 elements, Transition elements and Reactions of ions. Super-curricular Opportunities Visit to Brewery/ Links with Pharmaceutical universities. company. 16
A Level Courses Classical Civilisation What will I study? • Unit 3: Beliefs and Ideas: Greek Religion. In The Classical Civilisation A Level course gives this unit students study classical thought, students the opportunity to study a range of exploring the nature of the gods and their significant individuals, societies and events relationship with mortals alongside the role which will inspire and motivate them to that religion played in the creation of local and engage further with the classical world. Panhellenic identities. The course offers a range of options, and Where will it lead? covers both the study of Roman and Greek societies. The A Level consists of: There are many university courses available to • Unit 1: The World of the Hero students who have studied History at explores both the Greek and A Level, such as Ancient History, Roman epic through the study of Links with Classical Civilisation, History COURSE TITLE Homer’s Odyssey and Virgil’s other courses and Archaeology, which could Classical Civilisation Aenied. With their unique lead to a range of career composition and exciting tales English, Religious Studies possibilities from Museum HILLVIEW COURSE CODE of gods and heroes, these Curator to Law and Journalism. CC and History COURSE LEVEL works of literature form an Level 3 excellent grounding for EXAMINATION BOARD OCR exploration of the classical world. SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA • Unit 2: Culture and Arts: The To study Classical Civilisation students do not require any previous study of a classical Invention of Barbarian, involves the study of subject or knowledge of Classical Greek or Latin language. However we ask for a minimum physical remains of the ancient world to of a Grade 5 in History, Ancient History or English Language at GCSE. explore how the Greeks saw themselves as An APS of 4.75 or above. distinct from their ‘barbarian’ neighbours. Super-curricular Opportunities Trips to local important historical sites. Visit to British London History Museum. conferences. 17
Dance A Level Courses COURSE TITLE Links with other Dance courses HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Da What will I study? A Level Dance complements choreography for three, four or COURSE LEVEL many other subjects, most Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD Students will study the notably; Art, Biology, Drama, five dancers, in response to an AQA SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA practical and theoretical English, History, Music and externally set task. GCSE Dance Grade 5 or above and/or equivalent experience. aspects of contemporary dance PE. • Component Two: Critical An APS or 4.25 or above. performance, choreography Engagement Written 18 and appreciation. The A Level Examination, 50% of the overall Dance course extends students’ knowledge and qualification. understanding of dance as an art form through Students will develop an in-depth knowledge developing technique, creativity and analytical and understanding of ‘Rooster’ by Christopher skills. Bruce and ‘Sutra’ by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, as well The course also provides exciting learning as their corresponding areas of study, Rambert opportunities through which students will Dance Company and The Independent develop a broad range of skills such as strength, Contemporary Dance Scene in Britain. stamina, musicality, creativity, problem-solving Where will it lead? and effective communication. • Component One: Performance and A Level Dance at Hillview prepares students for Choreography Practical Examination, 50% of the professional dance training and university study. overall qualification. Dance enables the development of skills which Students will learn and perform a solo which are highly sought after by many different is linked to a specific practitioner within the area employers and could lead onto a variety of of study. Students must be able to perform as a careers such as dancer/performer, soloist for a minimum of two minutes and in a choreographer, director, stage manager, dance quartet in a live performance setting. Students critic, physiotherapist, movement therapist, will create an original piece of group dance teacher and many more. Super-curricular Opportunities Biennial New York Hillview Senior Dance Company. Leading Dance Trip. workshops and clubs for younger students as Dance Ambassadors. Theatre trips. Practical Numerous performance workshops from opportunities e.g. the annual Hillview industry Dance Platform event at the EM professionals. Forster Theatre in Tonbridge.
A Level Courses Drama What will I study? Links with other and a monologue from another courses text. Students will develop their • Component 3: 40% Theatre acting skills and the ability to Dance, English Literature, Makers in Practice - this is a work creatively with others. written examination and Students will study different Film Studies, Music and theatre practitioners as well as Media Studies modern and classical texts includes reviewing a live theatre through practical exploration performance and writing about and research. contrasting texts as a performer, designer and There are three main performances during the director. course; a directed role in a play, a monologue Where will it lead? and a group-devised piece of theatre. Students usually choose to act but it is possible to There are many university or drama school COURSE TITLE Drama complete units as a designer. courses available. Students taking A Level HILLVIEW COURSE CODE The A Level Drama qualification has three Drama develop the skills to progress into Dr assessed components: performing, stage management, journalism, COURSE LEVEL Level 3 • Component 1: 40% Devising - students will teaching, law and the caring professions. EXAMINATION BOARD devise a performance based on an extract from Theatre Studies improve students’ confidence, Edexcel a performance text and an influential theatre communication and presentation skills which are SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade 5 or above in GCSE Drama. practitioner. vital for success in many careers. An APS of 4.25 or above. • Component 2: 20% Text in Performance – includes both an extract from prescribed plays Super-curricular Opportunities Additional Arts Award We actively look for opportunities to engage with a range qualifications. of professional practitioners within the Performing Arts Industry. Previous examples have included: Frantic Assembly, The Stanislavski Experience, Kate Griffiths, a make-up artist who has a wealth of experience in stage, television and special effects and True Edge, who train students in stage combat. Trips to see Theatre productions at school and at professional live theatre venues where students have the opportunity to performances. both perform and work backstage. 19
English Language and Literature A Level Courses What will I Study? The A Level English Language and Literature • One set prose fiction ‘anchor text’ course allows students to develop as • One other literary text, thematically linked to independent, confident and reflective readers the anchor text and writers. For the coursework element, students will be The course helps students to explore the guided in the choice of a theme, studying one relationship of language and literature through a fiction and one non-fiction text relating to their wide range of reading opportunities, critical chosen topic. These texts will be used as the reading of and response to both literary and stimuli for two pieces of original creative non-literary texts, as well as writing for writing, with accompanying a variety of audiences and purposes. Links commentaries. Students will explore a wide range of literary, non-literary and with other Where will it lead? courses COURSE TITLE digital texts from the 20th and Drama, Media, The qualities of oral and written English Language and Literature HILLVIEW COURSE CODE 21st centuries. The course will Film Studies and communication that are gained Ll COURSE LEVEL focus on the ways in which History. through the course, combined Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD ‘voices’ are used or crafted in a with the high level of skills acquired Edexcel SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA variety of genres, encouraging the in self-reliant study, provide a firm Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language and English Literature. An APS of 4.75 or integrated analysis of linguistic and literary basis for future employment. above. features. Those who study English go on to a variety of 20 The texts studied for examination will include: different careers including: Broadcast and Print • A variety of non-literary and digital texts from Journalism, Multimedia, Arts Administration, an anthology Advertising and Marketing, Primary and • One literary drama text Secondary Teaching and Law. Super-curricular Opportunities The study of Shakespeare is supported by Visits from guest speakers visiting the Globe theatre and taking part who talk to our students in a theatre workshop. about careers relevant to English, including publishing, journalism and fiction writing. Annual trip to The Guardian newspaper, during which Theatre visits allow students students work with Guardian to attend productions of the staff to produce articles to a drama texts studied. professional standard.
A Level Courses English Literature What will I study? This course encourages students to develop an required to produce a comparative critical interest in and enjoyment of English Literature, study of two texts, at least one of which must through reading widely, critically and have been written pre-1900, on a theme of independently, across centuries, genre your choice. and gender. This aspect of the course encourages Students will experience an extensive range autonomous personal reading, with teacher of views about texts and how to read them and guidance on appropriate text choices and will investigate the wider social and historical combinations, providing a challenging and context of their production and reception. wide-ranging opportunity for independent The course focuses on close textual study. analysis, the relationship between texts and the contexts within Links which they are written, received with other Where will it lead? courses COURSE TITLE The qualities of oral and written English Literature HILLVIEW COURSE CODE and understood, and how groups Drama, Media, communication that are gained Li COURSE LEVEL of texts fit into themes. Film Studies and through the course, combined Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD For examination, the set texts History. with the extensive skills acquired Edexcel SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA studied across the three papers will through self-reliant study, provide a Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Literature and Grade 5 or above in GCSE English include two collections of poetry, two firm basis for future employment. Language. An APS of 4.75 or above. pieces of prose, one Shakespeare and one Those who study English go on to a variety 21 modern drama text. of different careers, including: Broadcast and Students will also analyse and respond to one Print Journalism, Multimedia, Arts unseen poem, comparing it to a known poem. Administration, Advertising and Marketing, For the coursework element, students are Primary and Secondary Teaching and Law. Super-curricular Opportunities Theatre visits allow students to Annual trip to The Guardian attend productions of the newspaper, during which students work with drama texts studied. Guardian staff to produce articles to a professional standard. Visits from guest speakers who talk to our students about The study of Shakespeare is careers relevant to English, supported by visiting the Globe including publishing, journalism theatre and taking part in a and fiction writing. theatre workshop.
Film Studies A Level Courses What will I study? • Documentary Film Film Studies utilises many of the critical skills • Silent Cinema developed through the study of English • Experimental Film Literature and allows students to express these Component 3 through a visual medium. The practical coursework elements give Students are introduced to a wide variety of students the opportunity to make their own films originating from diverse cultures films, develop their own screenplays and and communities, with the aim of Links with storyboards whilst also requiring both enhancing their critical other courses them to undertake research on a appreciation of such art forms as topic/aspect of film of their well as honing their ability to English Literature, Film own choosing. critically analyse texts. Studies, History, Psychology, Film Studies include: Assessment: 70% written Sociology, Art and Casablanca, Bonnie and Clyde, COURSE TITLE exam, 30% coursework. The Photography. La La Land, Trainspotting, Pan’s Film Studies HILLVIEW COURSE CODE two-year course is divided into Labyrinth, Amy, the films of Fs COURSE LEVEL three components: Buster Keaton and Pulp Fiction. Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD Component 1 Where will it lead? WJEC / EDUQAS • Hollywood 1930 – 1990 SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade 5 in English Literature and Grade 5 in • American Film since 2005 Film Studies students can progress into a wide English Language. An APS of 4.5. • British Film since 1995 range of careers such as journalism, marketing, 22 Component 2 graphic design, film production, public relations • Global Film and publishing. Super-curricular Opportunities Industry experts Departmental blog, YouTube as guest speakers. channel and internal social networking. Workshops run by Access to the external professionals. Hillview cinema. Trips to the British End of year External Film Institute. Hillview ‘Oscars’ competitions. ceremony.
A Level Courses Geography Links with COURSE TITLE other courses Geography HILLVIEW COURSE CODE What will I study? Business Studies, Biology, geography. A 3000 Gg COURSE LEVEL This is an issues-based approach to Chemistry, Mathematics, English, – 4000 word Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD studying Geography, enabling History, Media Studies, PE, investigation report Edexcel SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA students to explore and evaluate Drama, ICT, Health and will be produced. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Geography or other Humanities subject. An APS of 4.75 or above. contemporary geographical Social Care, RS Key issues include: 23 questions and challenges facing the and Languages. the local and global world today. impacts of globalisation, Over the duration of the A Level Geography responses to hazards, course students will develop an in-depth managing water insecurity and climate understanding of physical and human change. Students will be required to read widely Geography, the complexity of people and and undertake independent research. environmental questions and issues, and Where will it lead? become critical, reflective and independent learners. Geography can take you anywhere! There are many university courses available that link to The course consists of four compulsory Geography; from Accountancy, Travel, elements, including three examinations: Physical Conservation, Ecology, Geology, Town Planning, paper, Human paper, Synoptic paper. Management and European Studies, Resource Management and Retail Management - the list is Students also complete an Independent endless! Students can of course study a variety Investigation (coursework) - students will be of Human and/or Physical Geography courses required to attend a minimum of four days of too. fieldwork, which will support geographical understanding in both human and physical Super-curricular Opportunities The Geography A week long residential trip in Visits to Department runs the UK to prepare students exhibitions and museums, trips to Naples for their Non-Examined such as the Crystal Cities and Iceland. Assessment Unit in Year 13. exhibition, London Lectures at the local branch of The Royal Geographical Association the Geographical Association, competitions, such as Royal Holloway University and Young Geographer of Royal Geographical the Year, The Phillip’s Association. World Photography.
Government & Politics A Level Courses What will I study? Lively, relevant, controversial… there are core ideologies of Liberalism, Conservatism and many ways to describe A Level Government Socialism and then one other of either and Politics. Nationalism or Feminism. Covering news and current affairs from the UK and US, it will help students understand how Where will it lead? the UK is run whilst developing research, This course is ideal for students considering written and debating skills. The A Level consists studying Politics, Sociology, of three units, each with a 2-hour exam Ethics, Advertising or Journalism and each worth 33.3% of the total at university and is highly grade. Paper 1: Government and Politics of the UK. This unit Links with regarded by employers in other courses industries including politics, COURSE TITLE explores the inter-relationships History, Sociology, international organisations, the Government and Politics of different key aspects of British Geography, Media media, government and the Civil HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Go politics in order to understand Service. COURSE LEVEL and appreciate the complexities of Level 3 the system in the UK. EXAMINATION BOARD AQA Paper 2: Government and Politics of the SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA USA. This unit explores the nature and sources Grade 5 in English Language and a Grade 6 humanities subject. An APS of 4.75 or above. of the US political system as a comparative study to the UK exploring issues such as civil rights, pressure groups and electoral systems. Paper 3: Political ideas This final unit is made up of the study of the Super-curricular Opportunities Trips to parliament. Guest speakers including Links to Amnesty local politicians. International. 24
A Level Courses Links with History other courses COURSE TITLE Politics, English, History HILLVIEW COURSE CODE What will I study? Religious Studies and and groups? Hi Classical Civilisation • Unit 2: Democracy and COURSE LEVEL History develops students’ independent Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD thought and analytical skills and requires Nazism: Germany, 1918– AQA SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA excellent communication skills. 1945 Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language and Grade 6 or above in GCSE History. Students will be required to present the This option provides for the in-depth study of An APS of 4.75 or above results of research both in independent work a period of German history during which a 25 and in the context of group discussions. Wider newly developed democratic form of reading is essential. The course comprises of government gave way to a dictatorial Nazi three units. Two units are assessed by final regime. It explores political concepts such as examination, each worth 40% of the total A ‘right’ and ‘left’, nationalism and liberalism as Level. The third unit is assessed by an historical well as ideological concepts such as racialism, investigation of 4000 words. anti-Semitism and social Darwinism. It also • Unit 1: The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 encourages reflection on how governments This unit allows students to study in breadth work and the problems of democratic states as issues of change, continuity, cause and well as consideration of what creates and consequence in this period through the sustains a dictatorship. following key questions: • Unit 3: Historical Investigation. An • How effectively did the Tudors restore and independent research project focusing on develop the powers of the monarchy? approximately 100 years of Russian History • In what ways and how effectively was from Tsardom to Communism 1850 - 1953. England governed during this period? Where will it lead? • How did relations with foreign powers change and how was the succession secured? There are many university courses available to • How did English society and economy change students who have studied History at A Level, and with what effects? such as History, Ancient History, Classical • How far did intellectual and religious ideas Civilisation and Archaeology which could lead to change and develop and with what effects? a range of career possibilities from Museum • How important was the role of key individuals Curator to Law and Journalism. Super-curricular Opportunities On-line Visits to Study trips. Modern local History historical Journals. sites.
Mathematics A Level Courses What will I study? The Mathematics A Level course covers Pure solving and mathematical logic will be required Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. The throughout the course. syllabus is divided in a simple 2:1 ratio of Pure Where will it lead? to Applied content. The Pure Mathematics Mathematics is fundamental for COURSE TITLE elements of the course include Links with a wide variety of Higher Mathematics algebra, geometry, calculus, other courses Education courses and careers. series and trigonometry. Mathematics is essential if you HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Mathematics combines well wish to study Mathematics or Ma The Applied Mathematics Engineering and is advisable for elements are split between with most other subjects, Economics, Business, COURSE LEVEL Statistics and Mechanics. Computing, I.T. and Sciences. Level 3 Statistics is the study of the particularly the Sciences, Mathematics is also very much collection, presentation and EXAMINATION BOARD Social Sciences, Business Edexcel Studies and ICT. SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade 7 or higher in GCSE Mathematics. analysis of data. welcomed for Medicine, An APS of 5.5 or above. Mechanics is a study of the Dentistry, Veterinary Science mathematics of movement, including Newton’s and Architecture. laws of motions, the formulae concerned with acceleration, velocity and displacement, vectors and force diagrams. It will be examined through three examination papers at the end of Year 13. There will be two Pure Mathematics papers and one Applied Mathematics paper. High levels of problem- Super-curricular Opportunities Mentoring younger students. Managing the budget Sitting on the school’s Charities for the Sixth Form Committee with budgeting and Prom. financial planning. 26
A Level Courses Media Studies What will I study? Links with COURSE TITLE other courses Media Studies How can we interpret the world around us? Whether that be through access to the digital English Literature, Film HILLVIEW COURSE CODE innovations of the last thirty years or through Studies, History, Psychology, Ms the traditional channels of print and broadcast, we are bombarded with thousands of messages Sociology, Art and COURSE LEVEL on a daily basis. Photography. Level 3 The A Level Media Studies course aims to Where will it lead? EXAMINATION BOARD equip students with the critical and practical Eduqas / WJEC skills to allow them to make sense of the Media Studies students can progress into a wide increasingly complex times in which we live. range of careers such as journalism, marketing, graphic design, film production, public relations Assessment: 70% written exam, 30% and publishing. coursework. The two-year course is divided into 3 components. • Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences • Component 2: Television in the Global Age, Magazines: Mainstream and Alternative, Online Media • Component 3: A cross-media production from a choice of briefs set by the awarding body, applying knowledge and understanding of the key concepts studied. Super-curricular Opportunities SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade 5 in English Literature or English Industry Workshops run by external Departmental blog, Language. An APS of 4.5. experts as professionals. YouTube channel and guest internal social networking. 27 speakers. Cross-curricular and key stage projects. Trips to the End of year Hillview External British Film ‘Oscars’ ceremony. competitions. Institute.
Physical Education A Level Courses COURSE TITLE What will I study? ● Skills performed in one physical activity as a PE coach HILLVIEW COURSE CODE The PE A level encourages a holistic Pe understanding of PE. The qualifications will Students MUST be taking part in at least one COURSE LEVEL further develop students’ understanding of how sport In the role of a performer or coach outside Level 3 the mind and body works in relation to of school. The sports that are available for EXAMINATION BOARD performance in physical sport whilst also assessment must be from the prescribed list Edexcel engaging with key issues and themes relating to available from the PE dept, the sports available SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA contemporary global influences on physical are the same for all courses at all Institutions. GCSE PE Grade 6 or above/or equivalent education and sport. experience outside of school in addition to a Performance Analysis and Performance Grade 5 in Science. An APS of 4.50 or above. The course Is assessed through externally Development Programme assessed exams and internally assessed 28 coursework and practical performance in one Non-examined assessment: internally sport. assessed, externally moderated 15% of the qualification 40 marks Paper 1. Written examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes ● In the role of player/performer or coach analyse two components of a physical activity 40% of the qualification 140 marks (one physiological component and either a ● Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology tactical or technical component). ● Topic 2: Exercise physiology and applied movement analysis Biomechanics is embedded ● In the role of player/performer or coach within the content of Topics 1 and 2. analyse, implement and evaluate a Performance Paper 2. Written examination: 2 hours Development Programme. 30% of the qualification 100 marks ● Topic 3: Skill acquisition Where will it lead? ● Topic 4: Sport psychology ● Topic 5: Sport and society A level PE is an excellent route to further Practical performance. Internally assessed, education to study Sports, Science or Social externally moderated Science courses. A level PE can be a basis for 15% of the qualification 40 marks pursuing careers in teaching, medical and ● Skills performed in one physical activity as a psychological fields in addition to roles in player/performer OR coaching and the leisure industry. Super-curricular Opportunities The PE department offers a range of activities for students to maintain their health and fitness. There is a fitness suite with cardio and weight based equipment open for the students’ use, trampolining, football netball, handball and cheerleading clubs.
A Level Courses Psychology What will I study? Where will it lead? Psychology is the study of the brain and Psychology provides a useful foundation for human behaviour and is directly relevant to any job, as you will nearly always be working everyday life. with people, whatever career path you follow. It focuses on why people behave as they do. However, it is particularly valuable as For example, what makes people obey, what preparation for a career in Teaching, Journalism, happens inside our brain and how much of our Health, Business, Social Work, Law and behaviour is caused by either nature or nurture? Medicine. Students will follow the following units: In order to work as a Chartered Psychologist, • Unit 1: Introductory Topics in you will need to gain a degree Psychology (Social influence, Links with in Psychology and then Memory, Attachment and other courses undertake post-graduate study Psychopathology). to PhD level. • Unit 2: Psychology in Context Biology, Sociology, Media (Approaches in Psychology, COURSE TITLE Biopsychology and Research Studies, Health & Social Psychology Methods). Care, Religious Studies HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Py and Maths. COURSE LEVEL • Unit 3: Issues and Options in Level 3 Psychology (Issues and debates EXAMINATION BOARD AQA in Psychology, Gender, Schizophrenia and SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Aggression). Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language, in addition to a Grade 6 or above in GCSE All exams are taken at the end of Year 13 and Mathematics and/or a Science. An APS of 4.75 or above. have equal weighting. The A Level is assessed by 29 exam only. Super-curricular Opportunities Annual trip to Visiting guest speakers from the A programme of external events to London Zoo to focus University of Kent and the attend, sourced by the Psychology on learning and also Applied Clinical Psychology Subject Ambassadors. the treatment of phobias. Doctorate Tailored additional programme at projects to suit Canterbury career ambitions. Christchurch University.
Religious Studies Links with A Level Courses other courses COURSE TITLE Religious Studies English Literature, HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Rs What will I study? Sociology, Psychology students will be examining the COURSE LEVEL and History. following issues: Level 3 The A Level Religious Studies EXAMINATION BOARD AQA course requires students to think Component 1: Philosophy of SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade 5 in GCSE English Language. critically about their own views and Religion and Ethics An APS of 4.5 or above. opinions relating to religion, beauty, life and • Arguments for the existence of God 30 death, humour and the mere existence of life. It • Evil and suffering is an inclusive subject, designed for people of • Issues of human life and death any faith and people who have no faith. • Introduction to meta-ethics Students will learn how to construct well- • Free will and moral responsibility informed, reasoned arguments, substantiated by • Bentham and Kant relevant evidence and also how to critically Component 2: Study of Christianity and its analyse and evaluate the views of scholars and Dialogues with Philosophy and Ethics academics from across the past 3,000 years of • Sources of wisdom and authority philosophical and ethical thought. It will also • God/gods/ultimate reality focus on the contrasts between Eastern and • Expression of religious identity Western thought along with atheistic belief • Religion, gender and sexuality systems such as Humanism. • Religion and science The Religious Studies A Level is a broad • Religion and secularisation course designed to encourage students to • Religion and religious pluralism develop an interest in the rigorous study of Where will it lead? religion and belief and how it relates to the wider world and their own values, opinions and This subject can also be used to support entry attitudes. Assessment takes place at the end of into higher education courses, especially Year 13 and is 100% external examination. Over Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy, Law, the duration of the two year A Level course, Sociology and the Social Sciences. Super-curricular Opportunities Lectures and talks given Visits to key places of Many university philosophy by some renowned worship in London, as departments hold regular religious leaders and well as the National essay competitions for A current philosophers, Gallery and British Level students to enter. such as Richard Dawkins, Museum. Stephen Law, Keith Ward and Rowan Williams.
A Level Courses Sociology What will I study? • Beliefs in society, including the role of Sociology is the study of society and social religion, types of religious organisation, and behaviour. It is a social science that uses data science and political ideology as belief systems from various sources to analyse trends in the • Sociological theory and research methods, way that societies are organised, including how including perspectives such as feminism and groups in societies interact and the roles that Marxism, as well as factors influencing choices institutions play in society. in sociological research design Sociology also involves thinking • Current affairs and issues in society today, critically and forming reasoned such as globalisation, social arguments using philosophical differentiation, culture and identity perspectives that attempt to Links with Assessment takes place at the end explain social behaviour. other courses of Year 13 and is 100% external COURSE TITLE Sociology The A Level Sociology course Media Studies, Geography, exam (three exams of two hours HILLVIEW COURSE CODE covers: English, Religious Studies each). So • Education, including the role and Psychology. COURSE LEVEL Level 3 of education, social policy and Where will it lead? EXAMINATION BOARD educational attainment of different There are numerous Sociology and AQA genders, ethnicities and social classes Criminology related university courses. SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Students must have a Grade 5 in English • Families and households, including Sociology is also an extremely valuable Language and an APS of 4.75. A Grade 5 in History, RE or Geography is also highly demographic trends in UK families, changes in subject for anyone thinking of working in the recommended. the nature of family, childhood and the position “people centred” professions e.g. teaching, of women social work, academic research, the police, law • Crime and deviance, including perspectives and Civil Service. on why crimes are committed, types of crime and criminological research Super-curricular Opportunities Subject Visits e.g. courts of Trips to specialists Law, places of Sociology as guest worship, universities conferences. speakers. etc. 31
Spanish A Level Courses What will I study? Students will have the opportunity to carry Students will study technological and social out independent research on a topic of personal change, looking at diversity and the benefits it interest, relating to a country or countries where brings. They will study highlights of Spanish- Spanish is spoken. speaking artistic culture, including Hispanic Where will it lead? music and cinema, and learn about political engagement and who wields political power in There are many university courses and career the Spanish-speaking world. paths available to A Level Spanish students, such Students also explore the influence of the as Translation Studies, Literature and past on present-day Spanish-speaking Journalism. Language Studies and communities. Links with Linguistics courses develop many Students will develop their other courses key skills useful in the workplace COURSE TITLE: ability to interact effectively Business Studies, Travel Spanish with users of the language through engaging with and Tourism, Spanish, HILLVIEW COURSE CODE authentic spoken and written Sp sources in Spanish. These include English Literature and COURSE LEVEL Drama Level 3 online media, intellectually EXAMINATION BOARD AQA stimulating texts, films and other SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA materials. They will develop transferrable skills Grade 6 or above in GCSE Spanish and an APS 4.75 or above. Students will be also such as autonomy, resourcefulness, creativity interviewed by a language teacher in Spanish and English. They will need to demonstrate a and critical thinking. Throughout their studies, keen and active interest in the culture and current affairs of the country as well as strong students will learn the language in the context linguistic skills. of Spanish-speaking countries and the issues and influences which have shaped them. Super-curricular Opportunities Spanish Cultural Club (film Courses taken though and music sessions). Instituto Cervantes of London. 32
Applied General Applied Business What will I Links with Analysis’ which involves exploring COURSE TITLE study? other courses the financial issues that Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Business Psychology and Sociology. HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Ba The General Applied COURSE LEVEL Level 3 Students will study the Business qualification is enterprises need to consider in EXAMINATION BOARD AQA concepts and techniques that also useful for any student order to be successful. SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade 4 in both English Language and Maths. are used in managing and aspiring to reach In Year 13, the examined topic is An APS of 4.25 or above. GCSE Business Studies, Business V-Cert or running a business. This management level in the ‘Managing and Leading People’ BTEC First Award in Business are preferred but not essential. course is designed for public or private sector, or looking at how managers motivate students who excel at alternatively run their own and lead employees using different coursework and enjoy business. leadership styles. The two applying theory to real-life coursework units require students situations. to create their own business idea, Over the duration of the developing a business plan and a two years assessment is based on the following: marketing communications plan. • Three coursework units marked internally Where will it lead? • One external assessment marked by AQA • Two examinations with the option of a There are many business-based university re-take for those students wishing to improve courses available. Business students often their grade. progress onto Business Management courses or In Year 12, the coursework involves studying specialise in an aspect of business such as how Merlin Entertainment, owner of Thorpe Marketing. They may also choose to pursue an Park, is run. The externally assessed unit looks apprenticeship degree programme. at how entrepreneurs identify and develop General Applied Business develops a practical business opportunities, with the students understanding of the way businesses operate creating their own idea. and will therefore prepare students for a wide The examined topic is ‘Financial Planning and range of business related career paths. Super-curricular Opportunities Students take part in a number Year 12 students take part in a of external business and regional business challenge. entrepreneurial challenges during the course. Guest speakers from the business world. 33
Applied Science Applied General What will I study? Working in a laboratory, safe working This course is designed for students who are practices and responsibilities and employability interested in learning about the sector skills. alongside other fields of study, with a view to • Unit 3: Scientific Investigations - a strong progressing to a wide range of higher education emphasis on the use of practical skills and courses, not necessarily limited to Applied students working independently to devise their Science. Students will study four units over the own investigations based around the topics of two years. enzymes, diffusion of molecules, energy content • Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science of fuels, distribution of plants and electrical Structure and bonding leading on to circuits. COURSE TITLE production and uses of substances Links with Optional Unit - options include BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in in relation to their properties. other courses physiology of body systems, Applied Science Structure and function of human regulation and HILLVIEW COURSE CODE St cells and tissues specifically Mathematics, Physics, reproduction, disease and COURSE LEVEL looking at human cells such as Biology, Chemistry, Health infection, astronomy and Level 3 muscle and exploring ideas and Social Care, Childcare space. Students will all EXAMINATION BOARD Edexcel about nerves and synapses. Psychology, Sociology, complete a common optional SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Waves and communication; Geography and ICT. unit. Two Grade 4s or above in GCSE Combined Science or Separate Sciences. An APS of 4.25 waves in music, optical fibres in Where will it lead? or above. communications and medicine. • Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and The requirements of the qualification will mean Techniques (focuses on the practical use of that students develop the transferable and laboratory equipment and the applications of higher order thinking skills which are valued by the various techniques) higher education providers and employers. Concentration of solutions and producing standard solutions, spectroscopy. Calorimeter Chromatography. Super-curricular Opportunities Field work visit. Trips to Guest speakers including a working midwife, a nurse and a laboratories research scientist. and museums. 34
Applied General Childcare & Education What will I study? • Child health This qualification has been designed for learners • Play and learning who want to work in early years childcare and • Children’s additional needs education. • Observation, assessment and planning Students will gain knowledge, understanding Students will produce coursework for each of and skills across a range of key subject areas: the these units through classroom based learning, stages and sequences of child development, supported by experience in a real work children’s needs in relation to emotional environment. There is an eighth assessment and physical well-being, the role of method which is an Effective Practice the early years practitioner in Links with Study (externally set and externally maintaining a healthy and safe environment for children, other courses marked) which is a synoptic piece safeguarding children and child protection, theoretical Psychology, English, Health of research or ‘controlled approaches to play and learning, and Social Care, Applied coursework’. COURSE TITLE NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Certificate in Science and Biology. All students are required to Childcare and Education complete 365 hours of work HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Ce the role of play in relation to experience over the duration of COURSE LEVEL children’s learning and development, the two-year course. Level 3 working in partnership to meet children’s Where will it lead? EXAMINATION BOARD additional needs and child observation and NCFE assessment. Learners can progress into Higher Education or a SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Any student meeting the Sixth Form entrance The certificate is comprised of seven wide range of supervised job roles in the criteria is eligible for this course. mandatory units which cover the following key statutory, voluntary or private sectors e.g. subject areas: practitioner in day nurseries, practitioner in • Child development from conception to seven nursery schools, practitioner in reception classes years in primary schools, pre-school worker, home • Children’s health and well-being based childcare and nanny. • Providing safe environments for children Super-curricular Opportunities Talks and sessions Students complete compulsory led by the Manager work experience in a variety of of Hillview’s childcare settings, working with on-site nursery. children between 0-7 years of age. 35
Computing What will I study? Links Applied General with other COURSE TITLE the fundamental principles of how BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in courses Computing HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Business, Media, CS COURSE LEVEL BTEC Computing allows students to Mathematics. computer systems work, including Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD explore different aspects of computer the role of hardware and software, the Edexcel SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA technology, develop their mathematical way components of a system work GCSE Computer Science Grade 5 or BTEC/ Cambridge Nationals ICT - Distinction in skills and develop the ability to articulate the together and how data in a system is used. addition to a Grade 5 in English Language and Maths. An APS of 4.75 or above. processes involved in computing systems, Unit 7: IT Systems Security and Encryption 36 including security and encryption This unit is assessed by written assignments methodologies. and covers IT system security threats and the This course is designed to allow progression methods used to protect against them. Learners from GCSE Computer Science and allows undertake activities to protect IT systems from students to develop an understanding of and security threats, including data encryption. ability to apply the fundamental principles and Unit 15: Web Development concepts of Computer Science, including This unit is assessed by written assignments abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms and and learners will investigate website data representation. development principles. They will design and Throughout the course students will develop develop a website using scripting languages. the ability to analyse problems in computational Where will it lead ? terms through practical experience of solving such problems including developing systems to BTEC Computing is a specialised course which do so. is ideal if students are planning on moving onto a Students will study: Computer Science or Computing-based higher • Unit 1: Principles of Computer Science. level or degree course. The course is also suitable This unit is externally assessed by a 2 hour for students seeking to go into a career in written exam. This unit covers the principles that Computing (e.g. software development or underpin all areas of computer science. It will programming) or an apprenticeship. BCS, the develop learners’ computational-thinking skills Chartered Institute for IT, recognise that this and they will apply those skills to solve problems. qualification is fit for purpose with regard to • Unit 2: Fundamentals of Computer Systems progression towards a professional career in IT or This unit is externally assessed by a 1 hour 45 towards further education in Information minute written exam. In this unit learners study Technology. Super-curricular Opportunities Regional and Opportunities to maintain University workshops for national the school’s website and programming and animation. competitions. social media platforms.
Applied General Health and Social Care What will I study? This course provides robust opportunities for The Diploma learners will also study: learners to develop their knowledge and • Enquiries into Current Research in Health understanding of a wide range of subject areas and Social Care – externally set task relating to health and social care provision, but • Principles of Safe Practice in Health and is useful in any area of employment which Social Care – coursework involves working with people. • Promoting Public Health – coursework It is offered here at Hillview as a two-year • Work Experience in Health and Social Care course with the option of it being worth – coursework with compulsory placement the equivalent of one or two A hours. Levels. The topics studied vary Links with Where will it lead? according to the specific other courses course with differing Students can progress into both COURSE TITLE assessment types and Biology, Applied Science, Health and Social Care weighting. employment and further study in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate Childcare, Dance, Drama, (equivalent of one A Level) Learners of both courses all types of care – social, health, BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (equivalent of will study units covering topics Sport, Art, Applied Business, 2 A Levels) including: child or public services. In the Psychology, Sociology HILLVIEW COURSE CODE past, Hillview students have Hc / Hd and English. elected to study Child, Mental and COURSE LEVEL Level 3 • Human Lifespan Development Adult Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedical EXAMINATION BOARD – examined Science, Youth Work, Social Work, Primary Edexcel • Working in Health and Social Care - School Teaching, Forensic Science, Child Studies, SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Any student meeting the Sixth Form entrance examined Human Resource and many other interesting criteria is eligible for this course. • Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs courses at university. 37 – coursework • Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs - coursework Super-curricular Opportunities Guest speakers Additional First Aid qualification. from a variety of backgrounds Compulsory work experience – Neonatal nurses, placements in a wide range of health social workers, and social care settings. retired Head of Adult Social Care, carers and many more.
Music Applied General What will I study? The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma offers an as: composition, classical music, music in the engaging programme for those who want to community, marketing and performance. study Music in an integrated way with a broad Assessment: all units are internally assessed and balanced outlook. and learners are encouraged to make maximum The course offers great flexibility use of practical activities and work and a choice of emphasis through experience. the optional units and is designed for those who are keen to Links with Students are assessed in the other courses following areas: eventually work in the music Music Technology, • Application of knowledge and industry. Drama, Dance, Maths, understanding Students will study Music as a Physics and Art. • Development of practical and COURSE TITLE practical, intellectual and creative technical skills BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Music (Performing) subject, covering areas such as • Personal development for HILLVIEW COURSE CODE performing and composition. Students will occupational roles Mu explore a wide range of different types of music • Application of generic skills COURSE LEVEL Level 3 over the two years including vocal music, Where will it lead? instrumental music, music for film, popular EXAMINATION BOARD Edexcel music, jazz and fusion. There are many university and music college SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA • Component 1: Music Performance Techniques courses available. Music students can progress Grade 5 in GCSE Music and the ability to read music notation and play a musical instrument • Component 2: Solo or Ensemble Performance onto a wide range of careers including to at least Grade 5. An APS of 4.25 or above. Skills performing, composing, teaching, music therapy, 38 Optional Units covering a range of topics such librarianship, publishing and broadcasting. Super-curricular Opportunities As a Performing & Visual Arts Visits to see Musical The annual College the Music Department at Theatre Productions in Hillview Hillview offers an excellent range London’s West End and ‘Stars in their of super-curricular opportunities international choir trips Eyes’ show including: Rock Band, Orchestra, to Europe. and the school Hillview Singers, production are both Show Choir, Flute performed in professional Group and Arts external venues. Award.
Applied General Musical Theatre What will I Study? and costumes, allowing them to experience The course is a fusion of Music, Dance and performing musical theatre to a professional Drama and students will attend lessons in all standard. three disciplines. They will learn the skills to Students will also participate in workshops led develop and progress as a Musical Theatre by professionals within the industry, designed to performer. equip them with the knowledge and Students will work practically expertise required to succeed as a towards performances, in addition Links with performer. to completing written assignments other courses where they will evaluate their Where will it lead? understanding of practitioners Drama, Dance and and theatrical styles. This course prepares students for Music. a career in Music, Entertainment, This course enables students to Performance Support and Musical COURSE TITLE BTEC National Extended Certificate in become independent learners, Theatre Performance. Many students Performance (Musical Theatre) HILLVIEW COURSE CODE providing them with the work ethic and also progress into Higher Education to Pm COURSE LEVEL discipline to pursue a career within the study Music Performance, Musical Theatre and Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD performing arts. Performing Arts. Edexcel SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Students will study five units, which cover GCSE Grade 4 or above in at least one Performing Arts subject. investigating practitioners’ work, group An APS of 4.25 or above. performances and developing techniques and 39 skills for live Musical Theatre performances. Students will perform in our studio theatre benefitting from a full-time technician, lights Super-curricular Opportunities Students have the opportunity Hillview A wide range of performance to watch live theatre students opportunities including productions in order to expand have workshops with Frantic their knowledge of the access to Assembly, Dance Platform, and performing arts disciplines. unique opportunities e.g. the annual school musical workshops led by performed at the practitioners within the EM Forster industry. Theatre.
Travel & Tourism Links with Applied General other courses COURSE TITLE BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Geography, ICT, Health Travel and Tourism HILLVIEW COURSE CODE What will I study? and Social Care, Business Students investigate and Tt Studies, Media Studies analyse information regarding: COURSE LEVEL This vocational qualification is Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD designed to support students who the features and appeal of global Edexcel SUBJECT SPECIFIC CRITERIA are interested in learning about the destinations, travel planning, and the Level 2 Geography or Business Studies qualifications are desirable. travel and tourism industry. It gives students a factors and trends affecting their appeal. 40 broad introduction to the travel and tourism Unit 3 – Principles of marketing in travel and industry, with an emphasis on core knowledge tourism (internally assessed) and fundamental skills that are transferable Students investigate the use of marketing in across other sectors. Transferable skills include travel and tourism organisations and how to communication, teamwork and research and meet customer expectations in order to inform a analysis, which are valued in both higher promotional campaign of their own design. This education and the workplace. is a synoptic assessment requiring students to The course consists of four units, two of apply learning from across the qualification. which are externally assessed (58%) and two Unit 9 – Visitor attractions (internally that are internally assessed (42%). assessed) Unit 1 – The world of travel and tourism Students develop analytical skills as they (externally assessed) investigate the nature and role of both built and A 90 minute written examination. natural visitor attractions, their commercial This unit provides the foundation for students success, appeal, response to diverse visitor to study other units in travel and tourism. They needs and the importance of delivering a will explore the key components and scale of memorable visitor experience. Students will the industry, using data to analyse key trends complete a number of defined vocational and their impact. written tasks. Unit 2 – Global destinations (externally Where will it lead? assessed) A task is set and completed under supervised Students can progress into higher-education conditions. Students are given information two courses such as degrees in Tourism, Leisure or weeks before a supervised assessment period in Business Studies. The wide range of skills and order to carry out research. The supervised knowledge developed during the course will assessment period is undertaken in a single help students progress towards careers within session of three hours. the travel and tourism industry. Super curricular opportunities Students are encouraged to actively engage with the travel and tourism sector. For example, they should visit a wide range of visitor attractions. They should take an active interest in developments within travel and tourism industry, both domestically and globally.
Enrichment Opportunities Sixth Form Enrichment Programme What is Enrichment? What is Core Maths? Enrichment activities aim to contribute to students’ wider knowledge, Core Maths is offered to all students who have achieved a grade C or skills development and personal growth. better in GCSE Mathematics but who are not studying Mathematics at AS or A Level. Enrichment activities are important because students can demonstrate to employers and universities that they have more than academic qualifications. The course covers aspects of Functional Mathematics that are relevant to It sets them apart from other candidates and shows their breadth of interests a wide range of subjects and careers. These include Financial Maths and skills and their team-working and leadership abilities. (personal budgeting, financial planning and understanding a payslip, loans and interest), Statistics (interpreting data, data collection, sampling and Certificated (award-bearing) enrichment courses are those which lead to a producing an evidence-based report) and Decision Mathematics (planning certificate and carry UCAS points. These include Core Maths (Mc), the an event and critical path analysis). Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and Gold Arts Award. Core Maths is assessed by examination at the end of Year 13. There is no Beyond certified enrichment, students can explore a range of super- coursework element. curricular activities in and out of school in areas such as: Business Enterprise, Fitness, Mindfulness and Food and Nutrition. The suite of enrichment options Where will it lead? alters each year. In addition, Sixth Form students can elect to participate in leadership schemes, shows, clubs and workshops. The Core Maths qualification generates the same number of UCAS points as an AS Level and is designed to assist in the transition from Sixth Form to In the school community, this might take the form of reading with younger either further study or work. It will demonstrate to employers that students’ students, university visits, performing in school productions, taking an active understanding of Mathematics has developed further than GCSE. role on the Student Leadership and/or Prefect Teams, becoming a Subject Ambassador, or supporting charity projects. COURSE TITLE Core Maths In the wider community, this might link to roles students have in local clubs HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Mc or organisations, for example coaching or teaching sport or dance, or alternatively could include voluntary work in a variety of settings. COURSE LEVEL Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD AQA SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths 41
CSoixnthteFonrmtsEnrichment Programme Enrichment Opportunities What is Extended Project? This qualification offers students a unique opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge by producing an extended piece of work either in an area they are studying, or in which they have a particular interest. It requires a high degree of planning, preparation, research and autonomous working as students decide the title and the format of 1 Welcome 21 Geography their project. Time is spent planning, researching, organising and writing with 2 WStudhenattLeiasdeGrshoipldTeaAmrts Award? 22 Government and Politics regular support from the student supervisor. For dissertation-based 3 What the students say 23 History Completing the Gold Arts Award will deepen students’ knowledge and projects, students submit a written report of up to 5000 words for 4 Performing and Visual Arts Specialism 24 Mathematics experience of the Arts. It involves taking part in the Arts, researching the assessment. 5 Performing and Visual Arts Specialism 25 Media Studies world of the Arts and taking responsibility for leading an Arts project. To Artefact and performance-based projects require a slightly shorter 6 How to Apply 26 Physical Education gain the qualification, students will explore a new art form and create written report, which is submitted alongside the project outcome. 7 Courses 27 Psychology original work, evidencing this through a portfolio 8 Art:& Design: Fine Art 28 Religious Studies . Where will it lead? 9 WArt h& Deerseignw: Girlalpihtic lDeeasigdn? 29 Sociology The Extended Project qualification is equivalent to half an A Level and 10 Art and Design; Photography 30 Spanish The Gold Arts award is a Level 3 qualification and a source of UCAS points is graded in the same way. Universities are very keen to see EPQ in 11 Art & Design: Textile Design 31 Applied Business when applying for university. The course is designed to develop students’ students’ applications to show they have the skills of project 12 Biology 32 Applied Science knowledge, skills, organisation and leadership skills within the arts. management, independence and research aptitude. 13 Business Studies 33 Childcare and Education 14 CChOeUmRisStEryTITLE Gold Arts Award 34 Computing COURSE TITLE Extended Project 15 CHlaILsLsVicIEaWl CCivOilUisRatSiEonCODE Ga 35 Health and Social Care HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Ep 36 Music COURSE LEVEL Level 3 16 Dance 37 Musical Theatre EXAMINATION BOARD AQA COURSE LEVEL Level 3 38 Travel and Tourism 17 Drama 18 EEnXgAliMshINLAaTnIgOuNagBeOaAnRdDLTitreinriatytuCroellege London 19 ESnUgBliJsEhCLTitSePrEaCtuIFrIeC ENTRANCE CRITERIA 39 Sixth Form Enrichment SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA 20 FGilrmadSet5udoireasbove in English Language 40 Sixth Form Enrichment Grade 5 or above in English Language 42
Hillview As well as the excellent teaching spaces there is a purpose-built Sixth Form library and facilities resource centre alongside the recently refurbished Sixth Form café making the whole Excellent facilities creating an experience of being a Sixth Form outstanding learning environment. student an exciting, enjoyable, We believe our students deserve the very rewarding experience during both best learning environment and Hillview study and recreation time. Sixth Form has the facilities that make it a unique and exciting place to study. From the state-of-the-art Fashion rooms to the light, open, creative Art rooms, the facilities at Hillview allow students to thrive and develop their independent learning and creative skills. The large, industry-standard Film & Media The outstanding Drama studio, with the Studies spaces comprise of a cinema, a filming latest computerised lighting and sound, and photography studio, a dedicated suite of alongside a fantastic Dance studio, a Apple Mac computers for editing videos, fully equipped Music sound studio and a alongside the excellent dark room and workshop for building sets means that photographic facilities. students have facilities for all aspects of the performing arts that are unrivalled in the area.
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