Sixth Form - Years 12 and 13
 Years 12 and 13 are for students aged 16 to 18
years, following A level courses.
The Sixth Form is an important, influential and
integral part of the school community and has its
own block within the school. Year 12
has its own Common Room and use the Library
for private study, whilst the Year 13 students
share private studies. Students value Our
Lady of Sion’s Sixth Form for our excellent
results, outstanding careers' service and the opportunity
to be treated as an individual.
There are a number of positions of responsibility
to develop leadership skills. The Heads
of School (one male and one female) and House Captains
organise and run Friday Assemblies for the Senior
School. There is the chance to join the Editorial
Team, which produces the School Magazine, Charity
Prefects run numerous fundraising events and the
Sixth Form Committee raises funds and organises
the Leavers’ Ball. Public Relations Prefects
are involved with showing prospective parents around
the school.
In addition to the timetabled lessons for the
chosen subjects all students will broaden their
study further by taking courses in AS General Studies,
Games or Community Action and Careers' Guidance.
Each term, parents will either receive either
a full written report in each subject, or a grade
and exam results' sheet. Parents’ Evenings
are also held in October and March. Throughout
the year, Year 12 students follow a structured
course in Careers' Education and Guidance and they,
together with their parents, are offered advice
and guidance on the options available at 18. During
the Autumn Term of Year 13, all students are offered
individual support in the application process
for a university place. This support continues
after the results are published in August.
Students are not required to wear school uniform
but are expected to dress appropriately as senior
members of the school. They are expected
to be on the school premises throughout the school
day, from 8.40 am to 3.40 pm but are allowed to
leave for short periods after 10.20 am and during
the lunch break. All students must register
with their tutor at 8.40am and 1.30 pm.
Internal students wishing to join the Sixth Form
Entry is dependent upon a good academic and behavioural
track record, with positive and enthusiastic commitment
and attitude. It is also expected that at least
a grade C be achieved in English and Maths and
at least a grade B in the subjects to be studied
at A level. At present, no charge is made for
Sixth Form tuition for students who have completed
the first five years of the Senior School, whose
fees have been paid in full and who satisfy the
School’s requirements for A level study.
Pro rata 6th Form fees (based on the Year 11 fee),
are payable for students who join Our Lady of Sion
after Year 7 and who do not gain the required number
of GCSE points for a scholarship. Those 6th Form
students who are not eligible for a fee charge
will be subject to an administration and photocopying
charge.
External candidates wishing to join the Sixth
Form
External candidates must satisfy the same entry
requirements as internal applicants. An
offer of a place is also dependent on a confidential
reference from their previous Head teacher, including
recent school reports and performance at interview.
Scholarships are awarded to external candidates
who gain the required number of GCSE points and
who fulfil the School’s criteria for entry.
Those Sixth Form students who are not eligible
for a fee charge will be subject to an administration
and photocopying charge.
In the case of all internal and external applications,
the Headmaster reserves the right to refuse
any applicant.
View Sixth Form Curriculum
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