Welcome to the Sixth Form page

The Sixth Form tutor team for 2009 - 2010 are:

Head of Sixth Form: Mr R Perry

Assistant Heads of Sixth Form: Mrs K Perry and Mr M Oswell

Jump to: form tutors, message from the Head of Year, the Sixth Form Contract, absence, trips or important diary dates.

Form Tutors:

Year 12:

Miss D Akers, Mr I Burry, Miss A Crellin, Mr C Havard, Dr S Miller, Mrs C Morrison, Mr N Perry, Mr D Tilley, Mrs M Watton and Mr G Wilson.

Year 13:

Mrs A Bull/Mr R Francis, Mr J Burniston, Miss A Chamley-Potter, Mr A Gibson, Mrs E Kenton-Howells, Miss F McLennan, Mrs J Mottram, Ms E Robinson, Mrs C Senior and Miss L Wilson.

Message from Head of Sixth Form

The St Ivo Sixth Form prides itself on offering a wide choice of academic, pre-vocational and extra-curricular opportunities for all its students. Appropriate programmes are designed for students in consultation with tutors and careers staff. The challenges of new post-16 courses are ahead with Year 12 students following a course of 4 AS levels or an equivalent combination of level 2 vocational, applied GCE and AS levels complemented by work in the key skills of communication, use of number and information communication technology. Students either take three of their AS levels or equivalent to a more advanced A2 level or extend level 2 vocational studies to applied GCE advanced level. High levels of achievement are expected and attained. All students must complement academic studies with a well-rounded programme of extra-curricular activities, from community service to sports. To achieve such standards, the school expects a high degree of commitment from its students. In exchange, the students should feel an entitlement to high standards from the school. This forms the basis of the Sixth Form Contract.

Please do not hesitate to contact the school to share any worries or concerns you may have about your son’s or daughter’s work at any time in the Sixth Form. You should contact school via myself or my two assistants and we will arrange for you to speak to the appropriate staff.

The Student’s Commitments

It is understood that being a student in the St Ivo Sixth Form offers certain privileges and demands certain responsibilities in return.

1. Attendance at all lessons, tutorial time and designated assemblies is compulsory and is recorded for future references. A punctual attitude is expected.
2. If students are late into school they must sign in at the main school reception.
3. An unplanned absence should be explained by an immediate telephone call to school, followed by a note on return to school.
4. If students need to miss school for a genuine reason they must fill in an ‘authorised absence’ form at least two days prior to their absence. The form is held by their tutor.
5. Signing on for post-16 courses involves a high degree of commitment. All lessons must be attended and deadlines for work followed. Holidays should be avoided in school time and you are recommended not to do more than 12 hours paid work per week.
6. A ‘viable timetable’ in the Sixth Form involves a commitment of a minimum of 21 periods in agreed areas. If students wish to change subjects they must consult with their subject teacher and form tutor who will guide them through the process to ensure their timetable is complete.
7. The 21 periods must include either one PE or one Community Action period. In Year 13 the Community Action is compulsory for a minimum of 12 weeks.
8. In the summer term all students are obliged to attend Activities Week.
9. Students must follow the code of behaviour laid out in the Sixth Form booklet. Dress must be in line with the dress code. The Keep building must be respected and looked after by students.
10. The difference between social and anti-social behaviour is as clear as in other areas of the school. Students should be respectful and polite to members of staff and to each other. Bullying is not tolerated.

St Ivo’s Commitments

It is understood that St Ivo has these commitments to every Sixth Form student:

1. Appropriate academic teaching facilities are provided for all.
2. Each student is entitled to opportunities for Community Service, PE, work experience and the use of Information Technology.
3. The Keep building is made available by the school for the use of members of Years 12 and 13.
4. Progress is carefully monitored through the academic tracking system and pastoral care is given. Form tutors are responsible for their students and offer help and support when needed.
5. There is a representative body for sixth formers, the Sixth Form Committee. Its duties and powers are laid down in the Committee Constitution.

Absence

• Students must telephone school on the day of absence.
• On return to school a student must bring a note signed by a parent/carer.
• An authorised absence known beforehand should be authorised by completing an HSEP form.

Please visit the Attendance section of the Essential Information page for further details.

Trips

Please note that details of school trips, and copies of letters sent home to parents/carers regarding these, can be found on the secure IvoOnline website. Parents/carers need to sign up to access the website.

Important Diary Dates

For the most up to date information for the current week, please visit the "Events of the Week" page.

Tuesday 16th March: Evening of Dance starting at 6.30pm in the Hall (DATE CHANGE).

Wednesday 3rd March: Year 12 Business Studies trip.

Thursday 11th March: Music Department Spring Concert; Year 12 & 13 Dance exam.

Thursday 18th March: individual photos; family photos; Year 12 parents'/carers' evening starts at 4pm.

Monday 22nd March to Friday 14th May: AS and A2 Level practical and oral exams.

Monday 29th March to Thursday 1st April: Year 12 Geography visit.

Friday 2nd to Monday 19th April: Easter holiday (Professional Day on Monday 19th April).

Wednesday 21st April: girls HPV immunisation.

Monday 3rd May: May Day - school closed.

Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th May: AS Level Art exams.

Monday 10th May: Year 12 Law trip.

Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th May: A2 Level Art exams.

Wednesday 12th May: A Level Biology field trip.

Thursday 13th May: Higher Education Application Evening starts at 7pm.

Monday 17th May to Thursday 10th June: AS Level written exams.

Monday 31st May to Friday 4th June: half term.

Monday 7th to Wednesday 30th June: A2 Level written exams.

Monday 21st June: Year 12 Geography trip.

Wednesday 23rd June: A Level Art Exhibition.

Friday 2nd July: Sixth Form Leavers' Ball.

Wednesday 21st July: last day of term (Professional Day Thursday 22nd July).

Thursday 19th August: AS/A2 Level results published.