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John K Gannon BSc MA(Ed)Principal

Hope Academy is a jointCatholic & Church ofEngland community,sponsored by bothChurches andLiverpool HopeUniversity. Wewelcome youngpeople from all faith

backgrounds or none.

The Academy will providebrand new sixth formprovision for the youngpeople ofNewton-le-Willows andsurrounding areas. It isnot just a new name for anexisting school but is theresult of a £33 millioninvestment.

A new beginning.

Our vision at Hope Academy Sixth Form is to bea beacon of best practice and excellencewhere everyone is known and achieves to theirhighest potential.

We are committed to the development of thewhole person and equally value every studentwhatever their background, beliefs or talents. Welook to develop a thriving community of youngpeople who understand their responsibilities toeach other and to those in need.

The spiritual and moral development of ourcommunity will be an integral part ofeverything we do and our full time chaplainand chaplaincy team will be there to supportall members of the community.

Sustainability is our specialism and promotingsustainable approaches for the benefits ofcurrent and future generations is a distinctiveaspect of our curriculum. We hope our youngpeople will become agents for change insecuring the sustainable future of our planet.

I hope you enjoy reading this prospectus which describes the manyoutstanding opportunities that are offered at the new Hope AcademySixth Form.

The Academy will be a wonderful place to learn, offering brand newworld class learning environments with purpose built facilities for sixthform students.

Our sixth form is a totally new provision for young people in the areaoffering a wide range of subjects including A’ levels, BTECs, NVQs andGCSEs.

Here at Hope Academy Sixth Form we are committed to academicexcellence where every student will meet their potential. We will expectyou to be committed to learning and hard work but also believe youshould enjoy your time here. Sixth form life is not just about study and wewill offer an exciting range of activities and opportunities outside theclassroom including sport, music, drama, dance and international trips.

I hope you will choose to become part of our exciting future.

John K GannonPrincipal

A brand new &welcoming sixth form

“A community of learners of all ages from the localarea committed to mutual service where each personcan flourish, be their best and work for the commongood to the glory of God and his creation.”Our Mission

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reasons to chooseHope Academy Sixth Form

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Committed to Excellence

We are committed to excellent academic

standards offering brand new provision for

students in their own local community.

Personal Support and CareWe will offer outstanding support for students in a safeand happy environment. All students will have adedicated personal tutor who will meet regularly with theirstudents and monitor progress. There will be a fullprogramme of Career and Higher Education advice tohelp you make important decisions about your future.

Student Facilities

Sixth form students will have their own study centre with

access to the latest learning technologies. There will be

dedicated social spaces with an amazing sixth form

terrace! We have excellent dining facilities and our Café

will be open all day where you can sit,talk and relax.

Highly Qualified and Experienced StaffStudents will be taught by highly qualified andcommitted staff who are experts in their subjects.

A Wide Range of Courses and Programmes

We offer a wide range of subjects and programmes. Students ca

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choose from AS Level, A2 Level, BTEC, GCSE and Foundation

Learning. In addition students have the opportunity

to undertake an

extended project which is worth upto an additional AS in UCAS

points. Students working with a tutor will design andundertake an

agreed project which is highly valued by universities.

World Class Learning EnvironmentWe believe our students deserve the best. Hereat Hope Academy Sixth Form we offer dedicatedsixth form facilities within a brand new world classlearning environment. The Academy is a£33million new building with truly outstandingfacilities. We offer a wide range of specialistareas including exceptional science facilities,sport, drama and music studios with a fullyequipped recording studio, to name but a few!

Hope UniversityWe have a very special relationship with HopeUniversity which is one of our sponsors. HopeUniversity has tremendous expertise, experienceand resources which are offered to support andhelp the development and achievement of ourstudents.

Student LifeWe hope you will choose to getinvolved in the life of the sixth form.We offer wide ranging enrichmentactivities such as international trips,sport, music & drama, communityand charity events.

Christian Community

We are a caring Christian community open to young

people from all faiths or none where mutual respectand

support for each other is paramount. Acommunity with

unity and warmth that will help you discover who you

are and where you want to go in life. You can get

involved in many activities such as CAFOD, FairTrade,

justice & peace and retreats.

Sustainability….Giving HOPE to Our PlanetWe are a community which cares about our world.Sustainability is our specialism and we care whathappens to our planet. If you study here we hopeyou will get involved in saving the world!

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Exclusive Post-16 terrace where students can sit and relax

Extensive Learning Resources

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Cutting edge design

Extensive Learning Resources

Outdoor learning spaces

Sixth form students will enjoyoutstanding and dedicated studyand social facilities with access tothe latest learning technology.This includes an exclusive Post 16 study centre withseminar rooms and its own terrace where studentscan sit and relax. Sixth form students can alsoaccess the full resources of the Academy includingthe refectories and Café Bar.

The Academy is a truly 21st century building withcutting edge design and learning technologies.

This includes:

• An innovative science suite of laboratories andflexible learning areas

• An outstanding technology suite that includes agraphics and product design studio, foodtechnology room and specialised resistantmaterials area for design and technology students

• Our learning support suite

• Five modern foreign language laboratories withthe very latest interpretation equipment.

• Superb performing arts facilities, including adrama suite, dance studios and a music suite,which includes a recording studio

• Fully-equipped art and design area that includes atextiles suite, 3D/ceramics suite, digital art studio,media studio and outdoor art terrace

• Cutting-edge ICT equipment, including a wirelessnetwork, high-speed internet, a 24-hour schoolthrough remote access to resources and support.

• Outdoor classrooms

• Lake with outdoor gardens

In addition, pupils will have access to the physicalresources of Liverpool Hope University, e.g.advanced laboratories, theatre and field centre.

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Residential ConferenceWe offer all new students to our sixth form aresidential induction conference. In addition tohaving a great time, students will be introduced tothe sixth form experience and allowed time to get toknow each other and their tutors. It will makestudents aware of the expectations in sixth form andallow them to begin to recognise their strengths andset targets for their subjects.

The conference will begin the process of makingstudents aware of Higher Education options and themany ways in which they can get involved in sixthform life.

Personal TutorWhen you come to Hope Academy Sixth Form yourpersonal tutor will help you settle in and support youthrough your time here.

Your tutor will undertake regular reviews of yourprogress against the subject targets you have beenset. In addition they will support you with study skillsand offer advice on career progression.

Career GuidanceHelping you make the right choice foryour future.There will be a full programme of career guidance inpartnership with Connexions service. This willinclude advice on careers, progression to universityor gap years, helping you make the right choice foryour future. It will also include access to HigherEducation conferences and support in visiting arange of Higher Education institutions.

Personal Developmentand Enrichment…It’s not all work!We will expect all our students to work hard andbe committed to their learning. However we firmlybelieve that sixth form should be a time when you havegreat fun, get involved and develop as a person.

Here at Hope Academy Sixth Form there will be lotsof opportunities to get involved. This will includesixth form councils and social committees, Dukeof Edinburgh Award, music and drama productions,sport, community service, charitable work anda wide range of outings including trips abroad.

Support & Guidance

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Level 3 CoursesAdvanced Level CoursesWe offer a wide range of Advanced Level coursesranging from traditional A Levels such as Geography,Physics and English to subjects you may be lessfamiliar with such as Psychology, Sociology and Law.

A Level courses are split into two halves (AS Leveland A2 Level). AS Level is a qualification in its ownright but you must pass both AS Level and A2 inorder to achieve a full A Level.

It will be normal for students to follow four AS Levelsin their first year (although some may follow five).In year two most students reduce the number ofacademic subjects to three A2 Levels. In additionstudents will be able to follow General Studies,Critical Thinking or undertake an AS extendedproject.

Advanced Vocational CoursesIn addition to the traditional A Level students mayfollow a range of Advanced Vocational courses suchas BTEC Nationals.

We offer a good range of BTEC National courses insubjects such as Business, Performing Arts and ICT.

Level 2 CoursesThese are one year programmes offered to studentswho wish to continue their education with theprospect of gaining access to Level 3 courses. Inaddition we will offer a resit programme inMathematics and English.

We offer arange of bothtraditional andvocationalcourses andprogrammes tomeet the needsand aspirationsof students.Many studentsare able to mixand matchvocational andtraditionalsubjects.

AASS//AA LLEEVVEELLArtBiologyChemistryCritical ThinkingEnglish Language

English LiteratureFrenchGeographyGeneral StudiesPhysicsPsychologyReligious Studies

SpanishLawSociologyHistoryMathematicsFurther MathematicsPerformance Studies

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LLEEVVEELL 33VVOOCCAATTIIOONNAALLBTEC Business StudiesBTEC Science

BTEC Performing ArtsBTEC Health & Social CareBTEC Travel & TourismBTEC Sports Studies

BTEC MediaBTEC Public ServicesBTEC Music Technology

LLEEVVEELL 11//22VVOOCCAATTIIOONNAALLWork SkillsICT World of WorkArt and DesignCatering

Child CareBTEC Public ServicesHospitalityExercise & Fitness

CCOORREE PPRROOVVIISSIIOONNReligious EducationGamesEnrichment Activities

Support & GuidanceEntry RequirementsWhich course is best for me?We feel it is very important that each studentprogresses onto courses that they will enjoy and inwhich they will succeed. The courses that youchoose will depend on your GCSE results and yourown personal choice and aspiration.

The table below details Hope Academy Sixth Form’sstandard entry requirements.

Please note that we always strive to take individualpersonal circumstances into account.

Level of Course GCSE grades required

AS and A Level At least 3 Cs and two Bs

BTEC Diploma At Least 5 Cs

BTEC First Diploma Mainly Ds with some Es

Students following vocational programmes (e.g.BTEC First) in Year 11 should achieve a pass gradein the subject to progress onto a Level 3 course inthe same subject.

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Autumn 2010

• Attend our Post-16 Information Evening,

read the prospectus and visit our website.

• Start thinking about the subjects you

might want to study and speak to your

subject teachers and Connexions Adviser

for their advice.

• Apply to the Sixth Form in one of these

three ways:

1. Post the application form provided with

this prospectus to the address below.

If you attend St Aelreds or Newton High,

you can pass it to your Year Head.

2. Complete our online application form at

www.hopeacademy.org.uk/sixthform

3. Use the St Helens Common Application

website and apply from there

https://secure.apply-

sthelens.com/cap/home.aspx

You should apply as soon as possible but no

later than FRIDAY 17th DECEMBER 2010.

Autumn 2010 - Spring 2011

We will consider your application form along

with the information we receive from your

school. You will then have an informal

interview to discuss:

• your initial choice of subjects and the entry

requirements for these

• your progression routes and career

options.

If you are offered a place you will be asked to

confirm your acceptance.

August 2011

• After publication of the GCSE results you

can enrol on your courses at the Sixth

Form.

September 2011

• Start your first few days at Hope Academy

Sixth Form on an induction programme to

ensure you settle into Academy life quickly

and easily.

For further information or queries please contact:

The Admissions SecretaryHope Academyc/o Newton-le-Willows Community High SchoolAshton RoadNewton-le-WillowsMerseysideWA12 0AQ

www.hopeacademy.org.uk/sixthform

What to do next

The courses listed and information provided in this prospectus is correct at the date of publication (November 2010) and is subject to change.

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