TO APPLYSIMPLY FILL IN THE FORM IN THE CENTRE PAGES

YOU WILL HAVE “I love ag6

because the small class

sizes mean I can get

specialist treatment. It

makes for an enjoyable

atmosphere.”

“Teachers

treat you l

ike

human beings”

- No uniform- Free periods- More freedom- Independence- A Student Union so all ag6 students have a voice- Beautiful views of the Rossendale Valley- State-of-the-art facilities and excellent teachers- The qualifications to take you further in life in your chosen field- Course enjoyment- A superb café on site!- Small class sizes- Individual support

IF YOU ARE NOT SURE ABOUT WHICH COMBINATIONS GO TOGETHER OR HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS CONTACT JO GRIFFITHS, HEAD OF SCHOOL E-MAIL: jgriffiths@aldergrange.lancs.sch.uk

The new £8m ag6 opened in February 2011.

Students can study A-Levelor Applied/BTEC courses ora mixture of the two.

ag6 has state-of-the-art facilities including science laboratories,a media performance studio, an operational nursery, an industry standard catering kitchen and more – come and have a look!

There are a broad range ofEnrichment Studies (see page 22).

At ag6, we have a Student Charter which lists our high expectations for attitude, behaviour, attendance and punctuality.

We want students to learn but also have fun – there are charity days, a girl band and plenty of opportunities to pursue your outside interests in ag6.

“There was

nowhere to hide

and it meant it

brought out the

best in me.”

DID YOU KNOW

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AG6 TOMORROW’S TEACHERS DESIGN, ENGINEER, CONSTRUCTThe aim of this unique programme is to offer those of you who might be considering a career in teaching – either at primary or secondary schoollevel - the opportunity to gainfirst hand experience of what skills are needed to be a teacher.

The programme is based at ag6, with input from our partner primary and high schools along with sessions delivered by Edge Hill University. At the end of the programme, there is the opportunity to spend a day at the Faculty of Education where you will receive an official Edge Hill certificatesummarising your involvement and achievement.

In addition you will have a mock interview, tour of the Edge Hill campus and Education Faculty plus advice on completing UCAS applications.

There will also be the chance to gain general advice and guidance about the various routes into a career in teaching.

As places at Edge Hill are increasingly competitive, taking part in ‘Tomorrow’s Teachers’ gives students that extra advantage!

The students will spend time with current Edge Hill trainee teachers so they can experience what it is like to train as a teacher at Alder Grange. Basically, ‘Tomorrow’s Teachers’ is about children; how they learn and how we can support them to realise their potential.

We want to give ag6 students the chance to get some experience of these ‘basics’ which include:

• Learning and Teaching: The tools of the trade• The structure of a good lesson plan• Key skills for effective lesson observing• Creating relationships that lead to outstanding Behaviour for Learning• Behaviour for Learning and specific strategies for effective behaviour

Early access to TeacherTraining through:

• 1-to-1 sessions with current Edge Hill trainee teachers• Observation of real classes• Help with UCAS applications• Mock interviews with feedback

Alder Grange will be running a new course from September for Sixth Formers interested in architecture, engineering and construction careers as part of their Enrichment Studies.

Historically, the construction professionals such as Architects, Surveyors and Building Services Engineers, have not had anydedicated pathways that encourageyoung people to explore them as careers.

There is also little opportunity for young people to carry out work experience in these professions at secondary schoollevel and so there is little understandingof these professions.

Design, Engineer, Construct! aims to change this and this course will help students develop their knowledge and skills through the undertaking of a sustainable building project, featuring workshops run under the watchful eye of industry professionals.

Each section focuses on the differentpeople and the range of tasks which come together to design a sustainable building. So students will:

• Develop a deeper understanding of sustainability and sustainable lifestyles

• Demonstrate ways in which their local community can become involved in a construction project

• Understand the range of professionals involved in a construction project

• Understand the planning requirements of an Eco Classroom

• Understand why careful purchasing is critical to the sustainability of a construction project

• Construct their Eco Classroom design in 3D using professional industry standard software

• Compare designs and techniques with other students from different locations around the country and the rest of the world

• Understand the need for long-term sustainable practice in their construction project, their school and their homes.

The course challenges students to work both independently and as a team tomaximise 21st Century technologies.

The Design, Engineer, Construct! qualification is accredited via the Information Technology Qualification (ITQ) framework. This means it is on the Government’s list of approved qualifications.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT JO GRIFFITHS, HEAD OF SCHOOL E-MAIL: jgriffiths@aldergrange.lancs.sch.uk

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LAURAAlder Grange & ag62005 – 2013

A-Levels: Maths (A),Physics (B), Chemistry (C)

Went on to an Apprenticeship with Burnley-based AM Accounts.

ELEANOR ag6 2011-2013

A-Levels: English Literature (B),Sociology (B), Geography (C),Extended Project (A*)

Went on to study Criminology at the University of Salford

CURTag6 2011-2013

A-Levels: History, General Studies, Government and Politics, Distinction inBTEC Media and A* in Extended Project

Went onto study History at Keele University

MATHEMATICS• A-Level Maths (includes core maths mechanics, statistics & decision maths – students are able to specialise as appropriate)• A-Level Further Maths• GCSE resit available for those not achieving a Grade C in Year 11• Functional skills - numeracy (Level 1 and 2 available as appropriate)

ENGLISH• A-Level English Language• A-Level English Literature• GCSE resit available for those not achieving a Grade C in Year 11• Functional skills - literacy (Level 1 and 2 available as appropriate)

“It’s one of the

most fun times

of your life”

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MATTAlder Grange & ag6 2004-2012 A-Levels: Physics (A), Biology (B)& Chemistry (B)

Went on to study Zoology at Liverpool John Moores University

JAMESAlder Grange & ag6 2006-2013

A-Levels: Maths (B), Biology (C), Chemistry (C), A* in Extended Project

Went on to study GeographicalInformation and Surveying at Newcastle University

BILLYAlder Grange & ag6 2005-2012

A Levels: General Studies (A),Geography (B), PE (D), AS Level in IT

Went on to study Physical Geography at Liverpool John Moores University

SCIENCE• A-Level Biology• A-Level Chemistry• A-Level Physics• BTEC Applied Science (available as single or double A-Level equivalence)

HUMANITIES• A-Level Geography• A-Level History• A-Level RE

“You will

meet new friends

and enjoy the

experience”

JAYE-LEAAlder Grange & ag6 2005-2013

A-Levels: Maths (C ), Chemistry (C, ) Biology (C ), Extended Project (A)

Went on to study Zoology at Liverpool John Moores University

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Alder Grange Sixth Form Application FormTitle: (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms)

First Name(s)

Last Name

Home Address

Postcode

Home Telephone No.

Mobile No.

Email:

Do you have a statement of special educational need? (if yes please give details)

Do you have any additional learning needs? (if yes please give details)

Do you have any significant medical or health problems that we should know about? (if yes please give details)

Male Female Date Of Birth / / Nationality:

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ALTERNATIVELY FILL OUT THIS FORM ONLINEwww.aldergrange.com/ag6 AND EMAIL IT TO jgriffiths@aldergrange.lancs.sch.uk

WE WANT YOU TO HAVE FUNIT’S NOT ALL ABOUT EXAMS

ALONG THE WAY

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Data ProtectionThe information you provide on this form will be used by Alder Grange Sixth Form & stored electronically in order to monitor your application. The School is registered under the Data Protection Act 1998. The data may be shared with your current school, LCC and the LSC.

Student Signature: Date:

Alder Grange Sixth Form Application Form. Continued

Education:Name of the school/college you are currently attending or the school you last attended:

Please list all the qualifications you have already gained, or are currently taking with either the estimated or achieved grade:Subject: Type of Qualification Estimated Achieved Year exam (e.g. GCSE, AS, BTEC) Grade Grade taken/to be taken

COURSESPlease tick below the subjects/courses you are interested in studying:

Art & DesignBiologyBusiness StudiesChemistryComputingDanceDrama and Theatre StudiesEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteratureFrenchFurther MathematicsGovernment and Politics

GeographyGraphic DesignHistoryLawMathematicsPhysicsPEProduct DesignPsychologyRESociologySpanish

Business Studies (Cambridge Technicals) Creative Media ProductionMusic TechnologyPerforming Arts Health & Social Care Hospitality & Catering ICT (Cambridge Technicals)MusicSportScience

Applied Courses: BTEC Unless stated otherwiseA Levels: 4 4 4

Simply pull out this application form and hand in to Alder Grange or post to:Alder Grange Community & Technology School, Calder Road, Rawtenstall, Lancashire BB4 8HWIF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT Jo Griffiths, Head of School e-mail: jgriffiths@aldergrange.lancs.sch.uk

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Art & DesignBiologyBusiness StudiesChemistryComputingDanceDrama & Theatre StudiesEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteratureFrenchGeographyGovernment & PoliticsGraphic Design

HistoryICTLawMathsFurther MathsMedia StudiesMusicPEPhysicsProduct DesignPsychologySociologySpanish

COURSES AT A GLANCEA-LevelsWe offer a range of A-Level courses. Students usually choose four subjects initially, with students then focussing on their strongest three in Year 13. Some subjects build on studies at GCSE level, others are completely new. If there is a subject you’d like to study that is not listed please speak to us about it, as we may be able to offer it in conjunction with one of our partners.

You should consider combinations of subjects which go well together and would meet your future plans but, more importantly, select subjects you think you will enjoy, as you are far more likely to be successful when you enjoy what you are learning.

Applied CoursesIn addition to A-Level courses, Alder Grange offers a range of Applied Courses, in specialist teaching facilities. These can all be blended with A-Levels or mixed to provide a balanced timetable.

All courses concentrate on the applications of the subject within a genuine work-based environment and are likely to include more work placements than A-Level courses. These are all Level 3 (some can be taken at Level 2 if appropriate).

Enrichment CoursesAlongside A-Levels or Applied Qualifications we will expect all students to take advantage ofa range of Enrichment opportunities. Some of these will lead to additional qualifications and allwill help to ensure students leaving the Alder Grange Sixth Form have a well-roundededucation and are well-prepared for adult life.

Some of the courses are listed below -students will be able to select a numberof these at different times during their timein the Sixth Form.

Applied ScienceCreative Media ProductionHealth & Social CareHorticultureHospitality & CateringICTMusic TechnologyPerforming ArtsSportExtended Project

PhotographyArchitectureDesign, Engineer, ConstructSportsGeneral StudiesFrenchMediaCommunity Sports LeaderYoung EnterpriseDuke of Edinburgh Gold AwardFilm ClubTomorrow’s Teachers

EMMAAlder Grange & ag6 2006-2013

A-Levels: Art (A), Psychology (A), Maths (D), Extended Project A*

Went onto study Architecture at Northumbria University

BETHANYAlder Grange & ag6 2005-2013

A-Levels: Art (B), Extended project (C )2 Distinction* in BTEC Media

Went onto study Photography atSheffield Hallam University

ART, DESIGN& TECHNOLOGY• A-Level Art & Design• A-Level Graphic Design• A-Level Product Design• Enrichment Architecture – allows students to develop a portfolio and gain work experience• Design, Engineer, Construct (see page 5)

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CREATIVEEXPRESSIVE &PERFORMINGARTS• A-Level Dance • A Level Music• A-Level Drama & Theatre Studies• BTEC Creative Media Production• BTEC Music Technology• BTEC Music• BTEC Performing Arts• Enrichment - Film Club (no formal qualification)• Enrichment Media for those with an interest in media but not studying a full course• Enrichment Photography includes work experience and the opportunity to develop skills (complements the media course)

ALICEAlder Grange & ag6 2005-2012

BTEC: Distinction* in Media; A-Level: English (C ), Art (C ),A* in Extended Project

Went onto study Film andMedia at UCLAN, Preston

SYEDAHAlder Grange & ag6 2005-2012

BTEC: Distinction* in Health, Social Care and Applied Sciences.

Went onto study Adult Nursing at University of Salford

SOCIALSTUDIES

• A-Level Government & Politics• A-Level Law• A-Level Sociology• A-Level Psychology• BTEC Health & Social Care (Available as single, double or triple A-Level equivalence: Triple includes a work placement day)• AS Level Extended Project Qualification – highly valued by universities, develops independent learning and can be any subject area of interest to the student• A-Level General Studies• Tomorrow’s Teachers (See Page 4)

“Teachers

treat you like

human beings”

“It’s an excitingopportunity –embrace it!”

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COMPUTING& BUSINESS• A-Level Business Studies• A-Level Computing• BTEC Business Studies• Applied ICT (Cambridge Technicals)• Enrichment Young Enterprise – students set up and run a business

JASMINAlder Grange & ag6 2005-2013

Double distinction IT, Merit Health and Social Care, Pass in Science

Went onto study BusinessManagement and Marketing atEdge Hill University

JOSHAlder Grange & ag6 2004-2012

BTEC: Two Distinction* & a Distinction in Sport & Sport Sciences

Went on to study PE and Teaching at Edge Hill University

AMYAlder Grange & ag6 2006-2013

Double Distinction* Media, Distinction* Sport

Went onto study Sport Development with Coaching at Sheffield Hallam University

PHYSICALEDUCATION• A-Level PE• BTEC Sport (Available as single, double or triple A-Level equivalence)• Enrichment Sports – football, netball, use of the fitness suite – students are encouraged to make use of the facilities• Duke of Edinburgh – Gold Award available to Sixth Formers

“Don’t worry –

Sixth Form is new

to everyone”

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MINIMUM GRADES REQUIREDA-Levels. The following is for guidance only, all cases will be considered on an individual basis once GCSE results are released in August.

Art & Design A-Levels.................................. Biology/Chemistry/Physics.........................Business Studies.........................................Dance ..........................................................

Drama...........................................................

English Language........................................English Literature........................................French/Spanish...........................................Geography....................................................Government & Politics/History...................ICT.................................................................Law...............................................................Mathematics & Further Mathematics........PE..................................................................Psychology....................................................RE A-Level.....................................................Sociology......................................................Music............................................................

C in similar GCSE or portfolio evidence B at GCSEC in EnglishC in GCSE Dance or equivalent experience outside schoolC in English Literature orGCSE DramaB in EnglishC in English LiteratureB in French/SpanishC in Geography or HumanitiesC in English or HistoryC or Equivalent in ICTC in EnglishB in Maths C in PE or ScienceC in Maths and EnglishC in English or REC in EnglishB in GCSE Music

Applied Courses: For Applied courses students need to be working at Level 1 to progress to a Level 2 course and at Level 2 to progress to a Level 3 course. Details will be discussed at enrolment.

There is the opportunity for all students to gain work experience and ag6 will also prepare for the next steps with UCAS conventions, open day visits, UCASpreparation, independent careersadvice, guest speakers and more.

MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES• A-Level French• A-Level Spanish• Enrichment French and Spanish available to those who wish to continue to develop their language skills but who do not wish to take the full A-Level course

ALEXAlder Grange & ag6 2005-2012

A-Levels: English Language (A), English Literature (A), French (B)

Went onto study French and Linguistics at York University

Once an Alder Granger always an Alder Granger… past students keepin touch and pop in for a chat and some even return asteachers!

“Relax and

enjoy the

experience”

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ENRICHMENT COURSESEnrichment Courses vary each year and are tailored to meet student demand. Please check the website for anup-to-date list of courses.

EXTENDED PROJECT:All ag6 students are encouraged to get involved in our AS ExtendedProject course. This can be on any subject of a student’s interest. It can take any format from a written project to a performance, or piece of artwork and encourages independent learning.

SPORT:Students who wish to take part in either team sports or make use of the Fitness Suite are encouraged to do so and timetabled lessons are provided.

GENERAL STUDIES:This course is designed to broaden students’ post-16 education, complement other studies andenable a deeper understanding of important contemporary issues. It encourages students to think across specialist subjects, engage successfully with issues through the use of stimulating authentic source material, develop their thinking skills, increase their capacity to construct arguments and their ability to draw conclusions. It will also improve their communication and presentation skills.

FRENCH:This enrichment option will enable you to learn more about food and drink, music, sport,education, key celebrations and

more in French-speaking countries. You will develop your listening, reading,writing and speaking skills in French. Employers value language skills and enhancing your skills in French will make you more competitive in the national and international job market.

SPORTS LEADER:This course is a nationally recognised leadership award that helps students to develop essential life skills such as organisation, motivation, communication and working with others through sport. It is a fun and practical qualification with no entrance requirements or final examinations to sit. Students don’t need to be sports stars – instead an interest in their chosen activity, a positive attitude and a willingness to volunteer are all that is required.

MEDIA STUDIES ENRICHMENTMedia Studies as an enrichment subject focuses on analysing and creating various forms of media including film, television, radio, magazines, newspapers and the internet.

The programme is flexible and allows you to select the most interesting and relevant pathways to further develop your knowledge and understanding of the impact the media has on current society.

The course is practically based with areas of study including creating print-based media examples to feature in the school magazine, participating in discussions about current media issues, writing film reviews which are submitted to the national Film Club and developing a range of media products to promote events and activities taking place at ag6.

YOUNG ENTERPRISE:All students are invited to join this group which involves setting up a business and working with a local business advisor to try and develop a successful business – ideal for any budding Alan Sugars out there!

Throughout the course students will be expected to develop a business idea and use market research skills to establish a place for the product.

They will then take on the total responsibility for the financialplanning of the business by opening and maintaining a company bank account through to marketing and selling the product.

This course will underpin many of the qualities required in other academic courses and would bea great addition for those students who are practical, enjoy working as a team and most of all like a challenge.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH:The Gold level of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is available to students in Years 12 & 13. Our aimthroughout this level of the award isto provide a challenge and an opportunity to serve others. It gives students a chance to develop life skills, such as teamwork, on a shared adventure.

Gold level consists of five sections: Physical, Skill, Volunteering, Expeditionand a Residential section where students are required to spend one week undertaking a shared activity with people they do not know.

Expeditions are frequently the high point of the Award, which may be in Britain or abroad. During expeditions groups are expected to be self sufficientwith as little supervision as possible; this builds confidence and teamwork. Current expedition areas include Derbyshire’s Peak District, the Yorkshire Dales, North Wales, the Lake District and Scotland.

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Sixth Form

Prospectus

telephone: 01706 223171 email: jgriffiths@aldergrange.lancs.sch.ukweb: www.aldergrange.com/ag6twitter: @AlderGrangefacebook: aldergrange & ag6form

Alder Grange Community & Technology School, Calder Road, Rawtenstall, Lancashire BB4 8HW