ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 CHARLES DICKENS YOUR FUTURE HOW IS LAW ASSESSED? LAW STUDENTS DEVELOP A WIDE STUDENTS WILL BE ASSESSED RANGE OF TRANSFERABLE SKILLS, THROUGH A COMBINATION OF INCLUDING ANALYTICAL, REASONING INTERNALLY ASSESSED AND RESEARCH SKILLS. KEY AREAS OF COURSEWORK ASSIGNMENTS AND EMPLOYMENT INCLUDE: EXTERNALLY ASSESSED ACCOUNTANCY, BANKING AND EXAMINATIONS. FINANCE,BUSINESS, CENTRAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND INSURANCE. 5501
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 MATHS The A Level course covers Pure, Statistical and Mechanical Mathematics. Three written exams are taken for A Level. There is no coursework assessment; mock exams COURSE OUTLINE — TWO throughout both years ensure that students are fully prepared for their final YEAR PATHWAY assessment. LEVEL 3 / A LEVEL / AQA Students are required to spend at least one hour a week in the department on self study, where they will be registered and assistance given. Mathematics is also useful support to Geography and the Sciences. Mathematics is essential if students are choosing to study Physics or Further Mathematics. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS “MATHEMATICS AT GELL HAS BEEN YOUR FUTURE HARD WORK; HOWEVER, I’VE FIVE LEVEL 2 GCSE OR REALLY ENJOYED THE CHALLENGE. I MATHEMATICS CAN LEAD TO JOBS IN: VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS OFTEN SPEND TIME IN THE AT A MINIMUM OF GRADE 4/ MATHEMATICS STUDY AREAS, FINANCE, BANKING, SCIENCES, LEVEL 2 PASS INCLUDING WORKING THROUGH EXTRA MEDICINE, ENGINEERING, GRADE 7 OR ABOVE IN GCSE QUESTIONS. MY TEACHERS ARE COMPUTING. IT IS A SOUGHT AFTER MATHS. ALWAYS THERE TO HELP AND QUALIFICATION THAT IS HIGHLY SUPPORT ME.” REGARDED BY UNIVERSITIES AND EMPLOYERS ALIKE. SIXTH FORM STUDENT 5512
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 HOW IS MATHS ASSESSED? MATHS IN ASSESSED AT THE END OF YEAR 13 ON 3 EQUALLY WEIGHTED 2 HOUR EXAMS. THE FIRST EXAM COVERS PURE MATHEMATICS, THE SECOND COVERS PURE AND MECHANICS AND THE THIRD COVERS PURE AND STATISTICS. 5523
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 A Level Further Mathematics builds on the work covered in the Maths A Level. It is recommended to those students who have a passion and a talent for Maths. Four written exams are taken at the end of the A Level course. There is no coursework assessment; mock exams are taken throughout both years to ensure that students are fully prepared for their final assessment. Further Mathematics must be taken with A Level Mathematics. Students are required to spend at least one hour a week in the department on self study, where they will be registered and assistance given. FURTHER MATHS COURSE OUTLINE — TWO YEAR PATHWAY LEVEL 3 / A LEVEL / EDEXCEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS YOUR FUTURE FIVE LEVEL 2 GCSE OR EXAMPLES OF JOBS THAT FURTHER VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS MATHS CAN LEAD TO ARE; AT A MINIMUM OF GRADE 4/ ACCOUNTANT, AEROSPACE LEVEL 2 PASS INCLUDING ENGINEER, AGRICULTURAL GRADE 8 OR 9 IN MATHS. ENGINEER, AIRLINE PILOT AND GSCE FURTHER MATHS ARCHITECT. FURTHER MATHEMATICS GRADE 8 OR ABOVE IS QUALIFICATIONS ARE HIGHLY DESIRABLE. REGARDED AND ARE WARMLY WELCOMED BY UNIVERSITIES. 5534
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 “FURTHER MATHS ALLOWED ME TO EXPLORE THE WORLD OF IMAGINARY NUMBERS AND STUDY ALGEBRA TO ADVANCED LEVELS. I’VE REALLY ENJOYED THE SUPPORT AND CHALLENGE FROM MY MATHEMATICS TEACHERS.” SIXTH FORM STUDENT HOW IS FURTHER MATHS ASSESSED? FURTHER MATHS IS ASSESSED AT THE END OF YEAR 13 ON 4 EQUALLY WEIGHTED EXAMS. 5545
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 Media is all around us, and young people interact with media texts on a daily basis. This course helps you to make sense of the digital world we live in and challenges students to question many of their assumptions about that world. The course provides an opportunity for both practical production work and written analysis. There is a set theme from the Exam Board for example “Advertising and Marketing” – students will produce two cross-platform texts from across the range of Print, E-media and Moving Image. MEDIA STUDIES There is a set theme from the Exam Board for example “Advertising and Marketing” – students will produce two cross-platform texts from across the range of COURSE OUTLINE — TWO Print, E-media and Moving Image. Students will learn about the key concept areas of YEAR PATHWAY Media Language, Media Representation, Media Industries and Media Audiences. Students will also study \"Issues and Debates in Media\" and \"Theoretical Critical LEVEL 3 / A LEVEL / EDUQAS Analysis\". ENTRY REQUIREMENTS YOUR FUTURE FIVE LEVEL 2 GCSE OR MEDIA STUDIES CAN LEAD TO VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS EMPLOYMENT IN: AT A MINIMUM OF GRADE 4/ · ADVERTISING AND MARKETING LEVEL 2 PASS. · DIGITAL DESIGN · PUBLIC RELATIONS · JOURNALISM · PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILM MAKING 5556
“MEDIA STUDIES IS AN EXCITING AND ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 PRACTICAL COURSE WHICH GAVE ME THE CHANCE TO DEVELOP MY DESIGN HOW IS MEDIA ASSESSED? AND CREATIVITY SKILLS. THESE SKILLS ARE ONES I CAN USE IN MY CHOSEN STUDENTS WILL BE ASSESSED AT THE CAREER. I ALSO ENJOYED THE END OF YEAR 13 ON 2 EXAMINATIONS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE OF ANALYSING AND 2 PIECES OF COURSE WORK. MEDIA TEXTS. I AM NOW STUDYING EACH EXAM IS 2 HOURS AND 15 MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS AT MINUTES LONG, EACH EXAM IS UNIVERSITY”. WORTH 35% OF THE QUALIFICATION. THE COURSE WORK IS ASSESSED ON 2 SIXTH FORM STUDENT PRODUCTIONS AND IS WORTH 30% OF THE OVERALL QUALIFICATION. 5567
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 MUSIC Recital You are required to give a recital of a specified length as a soloist or member of an ensemble on an instrument and in a style of your choice. This must be audio COURSE OUTLINE — TWO recorded in one sitting. This can be worth 25% or 35% depending on your route YEAR PATHWAY preference. LEVEL 3 / A LEVEL / OCR Composing You are required to write a composition based on a choice of briefs given by OCR and one written to your own brief. Compositions must be audio recorded and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS scored. You are set a minimum time limit for these. This can be worth 25% or 35% depending on your route preference. FIVE LEVEL 2 GCSE OR VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Listening and Appraising This is a two hour paper; familiar and unfamiliar listening AT A MINIMUM OF GRADE 4/ material. Some of the paper is based around set musical works. There are LEVEL 2 PASS INCLUDING compulsory and optional units to study. This is worth 40% of your final mark. GRADE 6 OR ABOVE AT GCSE MUSIC OR A REGULAR PERFORMER. THE ABILITY TO PLAY AN INSTRUMENT AND/OR SING AND TO BE ABLE TO READ MUSIC. 5578
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 HOW IS MUSIC ASSESSED? END OF YEAR 13 ASSESSMENT % OF A-LEVEL RECITAL INTERNAL 35 OR 25 (DEPENDING ON COMPOSING INTERNAL CHOICE) 35 OR 25 LISTENING AND EXTERNAL (DEPENDING ON APPRAISING CHOICE) 40 YOUR FUTURE “THERE ARE SO MANY DIFFERENT ASPECTS TO THE COURSE. WITH SO MUSIC CAN LEAD TO CAREERS SUCH MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF MUSIC ON AS MUSIC THERAPIST, MUSICIAN, THE COURSE THE SPECS ARE BROAD MUSIC TEACHER, SOUND ENOUGH THAT YOU CAN TECHNICIAN, AUDIO ENGINEERING, CONCENTRATE YOUR PERFORMANCE STUDIO FACILITIES OR MUSIC AND COMPOSITION ON AN AREA YOU PRODUCTION AND COMMUNITY ARTS ENJOY, SO IT MAKES IT FUN FOR WORKER. EVERYONE. YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE CLASSICALLY TRAINED FOR IT.” 5589 SIXTH FORM STUDENT
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 The content allows you to study Physical Education in an academic setting, enabling you to critically analyse and evaluate your own physical performance and apply your experience of practical activity in developing your knowledge and understanding of the subject. Topics to be studied are: Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Skill Acquisition, Sports Psychology, Sport and Society and Contemporary Issues. PE You will explore one activity in detail as a performer or coach, chosen from a wide variety of sporting activities. You will also analyse and evaluate another person’s COURSE OUTLINE — TWO performance in your chosen activity. YEAR PATHWAY LEVEL 3 / A LEVEL / OCR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FIVE LEVEL 2 GCSE OR VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AT A MINIMUM OF GRADE 4/ LEVEL 2 PASS INCLUDING GRADE 6 GCSE PE (INCLUDING A STRONG THEORY EXAM MARK) AND GRADE 6:5 IN COMBINED SCIENCE OR GRADE 6 IN BIOLOGY. FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN GCSE PE, CONSIDERATION GIVEN IF THEY PLAY AN EXAMINED SPORT OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL. 5690
“THE VARIETY OF TOPICS YOU COVER ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 FROM ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY TO HISTORY OF SPORT TO YOUR FUTURE PSYCHOLOGY, GIVES YOU AN IN DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF SPORT. IT IS FURTHER STUDY OF PE OR SPORTS ESPECIALLY INTERESTING TO APPLY SCIENCE COURSES AS WELL AS OTHER THE THINGS YOU LEARN TO YOUR RELATED SUBJECT AREAS SUCH AS PERSONAL PERFORMANCE. THE PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY AND OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PRACTICAL BIOLOGY. NUMEROUS CAREERS IN THE PARTS OF THE COURSE TO BE SPORTS AND LEISURE INDUSTRY AS PERSONAL MADE THE COURSEWORK WELL AS PE TEACHING AND ENJOYABLE AND INFORMATIVE.” PHYSIOTHERAPY. SIXTH FORM STUDENT HOW IS PHYSICAL EDUCATION ASSESSED? END OF YEAR 13 ASSESSMENT % of A Level PHYSIOLOGICAL 2 HOUR WRITTEN 30 FACTORS AFFECTING PAPER PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGICAL 1 HOUR WRITTEN 20 FACTORS AFFECTING PAPER PERFORMANCE SOCIO-CULTURAL 1 HOUR WRITTEN 20 ISSUES IN PE AND PAPER SPORT PERFORMANCE IN NON-EXAM 30 PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT EDUCATION 6601
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 Physics is our attempt to understand how the Universe works. There are some deep, underlying laws that simplify this ambitious task. In the course you will develop the concepts and knowledge needed to understand these laws and apply them to solve a variety of problems. PHYSICS Practical work is a vital part of Physics; physicists apply their skills in a wide variety of contexts: from nuclear medicine in hospitals to satellite design. During A Level Physics COURSE OUTLINE — TWO there will be twelve core practical tasks over both years; these along with other YEAR PATHWAY practical work will give you the opportunity to learn, practise and demonstrate these skills. LEVEL 3 / A LEVEL / AQA The course includes topics on Mechanics, Waves, Particles, Electricity, Gravitation, ENTRY REQUIRMENTS Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Radioactivity and Astrophysics. FIVE LEVEL 2 GCSE OR HOW IS PHYSICS ASSESSED? VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AT A STUDENTS ARE ASSESSED IN 3 MINIMUM OF GRADE 4/ EXAMINATIONS, EACH LASTING TWO LEVEL 2 PASS INCLUDING HOURS. THE FIRST TWO EXAMS ARE 85 GRADE 6:6 IN COMBINED MARKS EACH, BOTH WORTH 34% OF SCIENCE OR IF TRIPLE THE QUALIFICATION THE LAST SCIENCE GRADE 6 IN PHYSICS EXAMINATION IS 80 MARKS, WORTH AND 6 IN ANOTHER SCIENCE. 32% OF THE QUALIFICATION. ALSO GRADE 6 IN MATHEMATICS. 6612
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 YOUR FUTURE PHYSICS CAN LEAD TO A LARGE RANGE OF DEGREES AND CAREERS INCLUDING; ENGINEERING, ASTRONOMY, MEDICINE, VETERINARY SCIENCE, ARCHITECTURE AND GEOPHYSICS. PHYSICS IS A DESIRABLE A LEVEL THAT IS THOUGHT HIGHLY OF BY ALL UNIVERSITIES AND EMPLOYERS. “AS A SIXTH FORM PHYSICS STUDENT, I FIND IT VERY SATISFYING TO FIND PRACTICAL EVIDENCE FOR MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS”. SIXTH FORM STUDENT 6623
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 This course offers the students an opportunity to gain personal satisfaction and a positive experience from working with a variety of materials. Students will be involved with designing, making and evaluating projects as well as gaining knowledge and awareness of the design process. PRODUCT DESIGN The specification has been designed to encourage candidates to take a broad view of technology and design, to develop their capacity to design and make products and to COURSE OUTLINE — TWO appreciate the complex relations between design, materials, manufacture and YEAR PATHWAY marketing. The course is intended to reflect the wide-ranging activities of professional designers and covers a range of materials. LEVEL 3 / A LEVEL / AQA Students will design and make several projects in the workshops, learn about the subject through theory lessons and study designers and their work. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS HOW IS PRODUCT DESIGN YOUR FUTURE ASSESSED? FIVE LEVEL 2 GCSE OR PRODUCT DESIGN CAN LEAD TO VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS STUDENTS WILL BE ASSESSED AT THE JOBS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN, AT A MINIMUM OF GRADE 4/ END OF YEAR 13 ON 2 EXAMS AND PRODUCT DESIGN, ENGINEERING, LEVEL 2 PASS. IF NO GSCE IN ONE PIECE OF COURSEWORK. THE 1ST ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DESIGN, A EXAM WILL BE ON TECHNICAL AND TEACHING. OUR WORLD IS PRACTICAL TEST WILL BE SET PRINCIPLES, THIS EXAM WILL LAST 2 FULL OF OBJECTS THAT ARE TO ASSESS SUITABILITY. HOURS AND 30 MINUTES AND IS DESIGNED, THIS A LEVEL CAN HELP WORTH 30% OF THE A LEVEL. THE 2ND YOU BECOME PART OF THAT EXAM WILL BE ON DESIGNING AND PROCESS. MAKING PRINCIPLES, THIS EXAM WILL BE 1 HOUR AND 20 MINUTES LONG AND IS WORTH 20% OF THE A LEVEL. THE COURSEWORK IS 45 HOURS AND IS WORTH 50% OF THE A LEVEL. 6634
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 “I CAN’T SPEAK HIGHLY ENOUGH OF BOTH THE COURSE ITSELF AND THE SUPPORT I RECEIVED FROM STAFF IN THE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT. THE COURSE HAS BOTH CREATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASPECTS WHICH CAN OPEN MANY CAREER PATHS IN THE FUTURE. I ENJOYED THE COURSE SO MUCH THAT I AM GOING ON TO STUDY PRODUCT DESIGN AT LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY.” SIXTH FORM STUDENT 654
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 Psychology is a fascinating and demanding social science with lots of variety. The subject enables students to investigate causes of human behaviour and provides opportunities for self-discovery and for understanding others. The course builds on research, essay writing and analytical skills that are essential for successful study after A-Level. Psychology is currently the second most popular area of study at undergraduate level and is recognised by universities as an indicator of a student’s academic ability. PSYCHOLOGY A Level Psychology is a two year course, entirely assessed by external examination in Y13. COURSE OUTLINE — TWO Candidates develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the core areas of YEAR PATHWAY psychology. Through a range of topics, chosen for their accessibility and popularity: LEVEL 3 / A LEVEL / AQA Paper 1: Three areas of psychology: Social Influence, Memory and Attachment ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Paper 2: Three areas of psychology: Approaches, Psychopathology and Research Methods FIVE LEVEL 2 GCSE OR Paper 3: Four areas of psychology: VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Issues and debates, gender, schizophrenia and forensic psychology. AT A MINIMUM OF GRADE 4/ LEVEL 2 PASS INCULDING GRADE 6 IN ENGLISH, 6 IN MATHS AND 2 X 6 IN SCIENCE. 6656
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 “I LOVED LEARNING ABOUT SOCIETIES YOUR FUTURE HOW IS PSYCHOLOGY AND HOW THEY INTERACT. ALSO IT ASSESSED? WAS FASCINATING TO LEARN ABOUT PSYCHOLOGY CAN LEAD TO: CHILD THE HUMAN BRAIN AND HOW IT STUDIES, CRIMINOLOGY, MENTAL STUDENTS ARE ASSESSED AT THE END WORKS. THE CASE STUDIES OF HEALTH, NURSING, FORENSIC OF YEAR 13 ON 3 EQUALLY INDIVIDUALS AND THE ISSUES THEY INVESTIGATIONS, JOURNALISM, WEIGHTED EXAMS; INTRODUCTORY HAVE WAS SO INSIGHTFUL. I FEEL SPEECH PATHOLOGY, AS WELL AS TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY, WELL PREPARED FOR LIFE BEYOND FURTHER STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY. PSYCHOLOGY IN CONTEXT, ISSUES SCHOOL.” AND OPTIONS IN PSYCHOLOGY. EACH 6667 EXAM IS 2 HOURS LONG. SIXTH FORM STUDENT
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 Applied Psychology is a vocational qualification that enables learners to study psychology and be assessed with a mixture of coursework and examinations at the end of both year 1 and year 2. Students study the basic approaches to psychology and their application to explaining consumer behaviour, gender and aggression in year 1. This is externally assessed and makes up 50% of the year 1 qualification. APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY Students also complete a piece of psychological research of their choice and are guided through the research and investigation process. This is internally assessed and makes up COURSE OUTLINE — TWO the other 50% of the year 1 qualification. For the extended qualification, students study YEAR PATHWAY health, criminal, psychopathology and child development psychology in year 2. LEVEL 3 / BTEC / EDEXCEL Applied psychology is different from A level psychology as the A level route covers largely ENTRY REQUIREMENTS similar content, but there is no coursework. The applied psychology course’s external examinations are grounded in how you apply what you have learned to real life FIVE LEVEL 2 GCSE OR scenarios, making it very applicable to the world of work. VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AT A MINIMUM OF GRADE 4/ Candidates develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the core areas of LEVEL 2 PASS. psychology. Through a range of topics, chosen for their accessibility and popularity: Unit 1 Psychological Unit 2 Conducting Unit 3 Health Unit 4 Criminal and Approaches and Psychological Psychology Forensic Psychology Applications Research 6687
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 YOUR FUTURE HOW IS APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY “APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY HAS GIVEN ME ASSESSED? A REALLY GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF PSYCHOLOGY CAN LEAD TO JOBS IN WHAT IS INVOLVED IN THE FIELD OF CHILD STUDIES, CRIMINOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY IS ASSESSED ON 3 UNITS PSYCHOLOGY. I LOVE THAT THE MENTAL HEALTH, NURSING, AND AN OPTIONAL UNIT. UNIT 1 AND COURSE GIVES ME OPPORTUNITY TO FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS, UNIT 3 ARE BOTH EXTERNAL CARRY OUT MY OWN RESEARCH JOURNALISM, SPEECH PATHOLOGY, EXAMINATIONS, UNIT ONE LASTING 90 PROJECT ON AN AREA OF AS WELL AS FURTHER STUDY IN MINUTES AND UNIT 3 LASTING 2 PSYCHOLOGY THAT I’M INTERESTED PSYCHOLOGY. HOURS. UNIT 2 IS A COURSEWORK IN”. ASSIGNMENT, AS IS THE OPTIONAL SIXTH FORM STUDENT 6689
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 Religious Studies looks at the philosophy of religion; it is an opportunity to question life, the universe and everything! Can we prove God exists? Was the world created or did it evolve? Is there life after death? You will have your say about some of the most highly- debated issues in the world today. This is a Philosophy, Theology and Ethics course which focuses on some of the biggest questions that humans can ask, and will stretch you to challenge views, opinions and beliefs. RELIGIOUS STUDIES We ask questions such as: Is there a God? Where did the universe come from? Why does God allow evil to exist? What about abortion and euthanasia? Should there be COURSE OUTLINE — TWO rules about sex? Why do people believe the Bible? Are all faiths equally true? You YEAR PATHWAY don’t have to be religious to examine these questions. If you love debating and critically analysing arguments then Religious Studies could be for you. This A Level LEVEL 3 / A LEVEL / AQA course is made up of TWO exam papers: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Component one — Philosophy and Ethics of Religion Philosophy: Arguments for the existence of God: Design, Ontological, Cosmological. FIVE LEVEL 2 GCSE OR The Problem of Evil and Suffering. Religious Experience (Visions, near death VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS experiences), the Toronto blessing, Religious Language, free will and Determinism. AT A MINIMUM OF GRADE 4/ Ethics: Situation Ethics (Fletcher), Natural Moral Law (Aquinas), Virtue Ethics (Aristotle, LEVEL 2 PASS INCLUDING Kant) An application of these theories to: abortion, euthanasia, embryo research and GRADE 6 IN RELIGIOUS blood sports. STUDIES AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE. IF NO GCSE Component two — A Study of Religion and Dialogues RELIGIOUS STUDIES THEN A Sources of Wisdom and Authority. God and ultimate reality. Self, death and the After- MINIMUM OF GRADE 6 IN Life. Good Conduct and key moral principles, Religion in Modern Society. HISTORY IS REQUIRED. 6790
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 “THE STAFF ARE REALLY FRIENDLY AND SUPPORTIVE. I LOVED THE INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGE AND THE DEBATES THAT WE REGULARLY PARTICIPATED IN. THE PHILOSOPHICALLY STIMULATING CONVERSATIONS WITH OTHER STUDENTS, WHO HAD OF A RANGE OF INTERESTS, REALLY HELPED ME TO DEVELOP MY UNDERSTANDING OF THE SUBJECT” SIXTH FORM STUDENT YOUR FUTURE RELIGIOUS STUDIES CAN LEAD TO A JOB IN: THE ARTS, MARKETING, MANAGEMENT, TEACHING, INFORMATION ANALYSIS, SOCIAL WORK OR JOURNALISM. HOW IS RELIGIOUS STUDIES ASSESSED? STUDENTS ARE ASSESSED AT THE END OF YEAR 13 ON TWO EQUALLY WEIGHTED EXAMS, BOTH 3 HOURS LONG. THE EXAM TOPICS ARE ‘STUDY OF PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICS OF RELIGION’ AND ‘STUDY OF RELIGION AND DIALOGUES’. 7701
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 APPLIED SCIENCE The main purpose of the qualification is to develop your scientific principles and practical techniques. This qualification will prepare you to progress to higher COURSE OUTLINE — TWO education or employment in areas related to food, human and environmental YEAR PATHWAY science. You will learn to carry out experiments safely and accurately when testing products to yield results that can be used to inform the next stage in a scientific LEVEL 3 / CAMBRIDGE process. You will also have the opportunity to collect and analyse experimental TECHNICAL EXTENDED results. CERTIFICATE / OCR Every learner will study five units, which ENTRY REQUIREMENTS focus on the laboratory techniques and scientific principles: FIVE LEVEL 2 GCSE OR Science Fundamentals VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AT A Laboratory Techniques MINIMUM OF GRADE 4/ LEVEL 2 PASS. Control of Hazards in the Laboratory PLUS 1 X GRADE 5 FROM Product Testing Techniques TWO COMBINED SCIENCE GCSES. Microbiology GOOD ICT SKILLS WOULD “ THIS IS A REALLY PRACTICAL COURSE HOW IS APPLIED SCIENCE HELP FOR RESEARCH AND THAT HAS TAUGHT ME EXACTLY WHAT ASSESSED? PRESENTATION OF TO EXPECT IN A CAREER IN A SCIENCE COURSEWORK UNITS. LAB, THE SKILLS I HAVE LEARNED WILL STUDENTS ARE ASSESSED AT THE END BE INVALUABLE IN THE CAREER I AM OF YEAR 13 ON A ‘PRINCIPLES AND INTERESTED IN—AS A LABORATORY APPLICATIONS OF SCIENCE’ 2 HOUR TECHNICIAN”. EXTERNAL EXAM AND A ‘SCIENCE INVESTIGATION SKILLS’ SUPERVISED SIXTH FORM STUDENT ASSESSMENT. BOTH ARE WORTH 50% OF THE QUALIFICATION EACH. 721
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 YOUR FUTURE THIS COURSE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH AN EXCELLENT GROUNDING TO GO STRAIGHT INTO LABORATORY BASED EMPLOYMENT SUCH AS A LAB TECHNICIAN, OR TO ADVANCE INTO FURTHER STUDY. IT IS ALSO GOOD FOR PROGRESSION TO VOCATIONAL SCIENCE BASED DEGREE PROGRAMMES SUCH AS NURSING, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE OR RADIOGRAPHY. 7723
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 “AGS SIXTH FORM WAS AMAZING FOR ME, I RECEIVED SO MUCH SUPPORT FROM ALL OF MY TEACHERS AND GENUINE CARE. THEY ALL REALLY DO WANT THE BEST FOR YOU. I COULDN’T HAVE ASKED FOR BETTER TEACHERS AND LEARNING MENTORS.“ ELLIE — STUDYING ARCHITECTURE AT LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY THE ANNUAL SKI TRIP “MY TIME AT AGS SIXTH FORM GAVE ME THE TOOLS TO PURSUE MY DREAM OF STUDYING CHEMISTRY AT UNIVERSITY. I THANK THE TEACHERS AND SIXTH FORM TUTORS FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH A LEVELS AND HELPING ME GET TO WHERE I AM NOW.” EVIE — STUDYING CHEMISTRY AT KEELE UNIVERSITY A SIXTH FORM BAND ART AT AGS “IT IS ALWAYS A PRIVILEGE TO “MY TIME IN THE AGS SIXTH TEACH A LEVEL ENGLISH FORM HELPED ME TO FIND OUT LITERATURE STUDENTS; TO WHO I AM AND WHAT I LOVED WITNESS THEIR INSPIRATIONAL, DOING. I AM PUTTING TO USE INQUIRING MINDS, THEIR MANY OF THE SKILLS I LEARNED DESIRE FOR KNOWLEDGE, THEIR IN SUBJECTS LIKE MEDIA STUDIES TALENT FOR BRINGING FRESH AS I CREATE LOTS OF IDEAS TO A TEXT. “ PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS IN MY JOB.“ MRS PICKFORD ENGLISH TEACHER MEGAN — APPRENTICE ADMINISTRATOR 7734
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 LEARNING MENTORS “I MOVED SCHOOLS TO COME TECHNOLOGY AT AGS TO AGS SIXTH FORM AND I “AGS HAS PLAYED A LARGE PART “AGS SIXTH FORM WAS A NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD IN SHAPING THE PERSON I AM VERY HOMELY AND CLOSE ACHIEVE THE GRADES I DID, I AM TODAY, THE STAFF GO ABOVE KNIT COMMUNITY, TEACHERS EXTREMELY PROUD AND STILL AND BEYOND FOR STUDENTS, I WERE EXTREMELY CONNECTED CAN’T BELIEVE I AM AT WENT THROUGH A STRESSFUL RE- WITH STUDENTS AND UNIVERSITY. I AM SO GRATEFUL MARK PROCESS IN THE SUMMER. DEVELOPED CLOSE TO THE STAFF AT AGS, AS IT THE STAFF BATTLED FOR ME AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH ME. THIS WOULDN’T HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE SUPPORTED ME EVERY STEP OF MOTIVATED ME IN MY STUDIES WITHOUT THEM.“ THE WAY FINALLY HELPING TO AND MEANT I GOT GREAT KATE — STUDYING SPORT SECURE MY FIRST CHOICE RESULTS — WHICH GOT ME TO THERAPY AT DERBY UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY.“ MY FIRST CHOICE UNIVERSITY. RUBY — STUDYING ENGLISH THE SIXTH FORM CENTRE LITERATURE AT DURHAM CHARLIE — STUDYING UNIVERSITY ECONOMICS AT NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY PARENTS’ EVENING SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS \"AGS SIXTH FORM WAS A GREAT PLACE FOR ME TO COMPLETE MY FURTHER EDUCATION, IT PROVIDED ME WITH THE CONFIDENCE AND TECHNICAL ABILITY FOR THE NEXT STAGE OF MY CAREER, WHILST ALSO HELPNG ME TO DEVELOP A POSITIVE WORK ETHIC. I VERY MUCH ENJOYED THE TWO YEARS I SPENT AT AGS.\" TOBY — DEGREE ENGINEER APPRENTICE 7745
ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022 ADDRESS Wood Street, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, PHONE DE4 4DX EMAIL 01629 825 577 WEBSITE [email protected] TWITTER www.anthonygell.co.uk @AGS_Wirksworth Please contact us for more information, or to arrange a visit. I would also encourage you to take a look at our website where you can find a lot more information about the Sixth Form. Malcolm Kelly — Headteacher 76
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