6th FORM

PROSPECTUS

2013/2014

Foreword

Nelson Mandela once said“Education is the mostpowerful weapon that you canuse to change the world,” andCampsmount 6th Form is theperfect place to continue onyour educational journey.

The selection of ‘A’ levels available,be them traditional or vocational,put you in a great position foryour future. The support availableto you as a student is excellent andyou are regarded equally byteachers, who already know youand are interested in your personalsatisfaction as well as your grades.

I am happy that I choseCampsmount to study for my ‘A’Levels. At the beginning of Year12, you are able to choose from anarray of subjects. Staff arethorough and use a variety ofteaching methods. I haveparticipated in lectures, tutorialsand one to one lessons, which Ifeel has prepared me well foruniversity education.

In Year 13, we are able to apply foruniversity. Although incrediblydaunting, form tutors support usand help us produce personalstatements, working to importantdeadlines. We are also given theopportunity to visit universitiessuch as Leeds, Huddersfield andManchester.

Even if you don’t want to apply toa university, you are fullysupported with apprenticeshipapplications, interviews, and CVcompositions.

Possibly the most appealing aspectof Campsmount is the new 6th

form facilities. There is a dedicatedi-MAC suite in the library, separatestudy areas and a 6th formcommon room with coffee bar.

Anna Murgatroyd, Y13

‘Care and guidance in the sixth form is excellent and studentsgreatly value the support they receive’ Ofsted 2010

ContentsPage

5 Entry into the 6th form6 Testimonials8 Art9 DT (Product Design)10 Music11 Photography12 Film Studies13 Biology14 Chemistry15 Physics16 Psychology17 Physical Education

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18 Maths19 Business20 IT21 English Literature22 French23 Geography24 History25 Health & Social Care26 Apprenticeships27 Where Did They Go28/29 Facilities30 How To Apply

EntryA Levels

You need to meet all three of thecriteria below:

• 6 GCSE’s of grade ‘C’ or abovefrom a range of subjects (including English and Maths).

• Grade ’B’ or above in the subject you want to study at A level.

• After consultation with staff, they are happy for you to study the course.

BTec Health & Social

• 4 GCSE’s of grade ‘C’ or aboveincluding English and Maths.

* Campsmount is collaboratingwith neighbouring schools so wecan offer a breadth of subjectchoices. These courses are subjectto demand.

Subjects on offer

• Art

• Biology

• Business

• Chemistry

• DT (Product Design)

• English Literature

• Film

• French*

• Geography

• Health & Social Care (BTEC)

• History

• IT

• Music

• Photography

• Physics

• Physical Education

• Psychology

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TestimonialsSchool life

Campsmount Sixth Form willpresent you with endlessopportunities and newchallenges on a daily basis.

The main focus of Sixth Form life forall students is your ‘A’ level subjects.They will become a big part of yourlife both in and out of school. Thestep up from GCSE is large and it’scommon to struggle at first untilyou have started to settle in to yourstudies. The work load increasesfrom GCSE, however if you areorganised, work in your freeperiods and don’t leave it all to thelast minute, you’ll be fine. Makesure you pick subjects you enjoy,this is vital, because if not, keepingyourself motivated will be verydifficult.

Classes are very different when insixth form. The class sizes are muchsmaller meaning your quality ofteaching is much better due to theone on one situations. You will alsosee a different side to the teachersyou haven’t seen, you can haveconversations with them aboutfootball and fashion if you

really want. If you’re stuck you canalways just go see your subjectteacher as they have a lot moretime for you at ‘A’ level and theywelcome you coming to them forhelp. You’re going to see a lot ofyour teachers as you will have 5lessons per week per subject, so youwill grow very close. This mightsound bad at first, but it’s great tosee a different side to teachers.

At sixth form, you’ll get freedomthat you have never experiencedbefore, with the introduction offree periods. It’s completely up toyou what you do in this time but Ido strongly advise you do work,which I guarantee you will have. Ifyou don’t, you will only have to doit in your own time at home.Understandably everybody needs abreak and time to relax especially ifyou’re getting stressed and freeperiods give you the time to do thisand have a laugh with your mates.

This balance is very important, getit wrong and you will not get thegrades you want. You really areresponsible for your own educationat sixth form, you need to be muchmore independent and make sureyou make the right decisions asregards to ‘work and play’.

As a sixth former at Campsmount,you will have many privileges. Youwill have your very own canteen,exclusively for your use, whichserves jacket potatoes, beans,sandwiches, pizza and cakes etc.Drinks are also available and thehot chocolate is amazing! This is areal privilege. You’re also able tobring your own laptop and work onthat if you so wish, quite a fewpeople bring their ipad to schooland you know it’s safe in the sixthform and won’t get stolen.

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Possibly the best advantage ofcoming to Campsmount’s SixthForm is the help, support andguidance you will receive in theUCAS process (applying to go touniversity). To ensure you get to theuniversity you want, yourapplication needs to be the bestpossible. Your tutor will help youwrite your personal statement andyour subject teaches will give yououtstanding references.

Mr Grove is also there to talk to andwill always offer his best adviceabout your future and currentstudies. Trips regularly run touniversities for you to see and onAC days experts come in to tell youabout university life and financeetc.

What makes Campsmount SixthForm so special is the close cultureand how much people really docare about you, everyone wants thebest for you. This is what makesCampsmount so special.

Josh Logan, Y13

After receiving my GCSE results, Iwent on to explore my options. Ilooked at three choices and I choseto stay at Campsmount as I felt theteachers would really be able tohelp me and have the personalsupport I needed. I was excited tostart but in the first week I didn’treally settle and like it as much as Ihad expected. A few of my friendshad moved to another school andloved it and there was a lot ofhype around the school. I took thedecision to ring that school, andthey offered me a timetable for aweek. Campsmount were very

supportive and allowed me tospend the whole week there.Immediately I loved theatmosphere and the number ofnew people I was meeting. It wasalso close to town so we couldhave some freedom. However,when I went to the lessons Inoticed a big change toCampsmount. The amount ofpeople meant that there wasn’t apersonal touch and there wasn’tmuch freedom to express yourselfindividually. I’m a creative personso I was in a dilemma because I likehow Campsmount encourages you

to express your individuality. Ichose Campsmount and it was thebest decision for me. When I gotback the sixth form students hadsettled in and the atmosphere wasgreat! I get the support I need atCampsmount and the personaltouch with teachers who knowhow I learn best. We are all treatedlike adults and I strongly believeCampsmount will help me achievethe results I am aiming for.

Beckie Aydon, Y12

Glad to be back:

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Art is a vehicle for personalexpression, imagination,sensitivity, conceptualthinking, observation andanalytical and practicallearning.

In other words... you are able towork in areas that interest youpersonally and show how goodyou are at doing it as well. Thecourse provides an opportunity forcandidates to develop a soundunderstanding in a number ofareas while still exploring thesubject in depth.

Visits to a variety of art galleriesare an integral part of thecourse.

The course is a mixture ofcoursework, personal study andexternally set assignments.

‘Tiger’ by Kim Tindle, Y13

Art

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DT (Product Design)All of us come across situationswhere there is a problem towhich we would like asolution. Often the answer isto go out and buy something.Sometimes lack of money orthe wish to have a try, leads usto think of ways to overcomethe problem by puttingsomething together ourselvesas a solution.

If you have enjoyed creatingthings at GCSE Level in Graphics,Electronics, Resistant Materials orProduct Design; if developmentsin Technology have interestedyou... this may be the course foryou!

In Year 12... Unit 1 – Materials,components andApplication

Based primarily on materialsand components andconsisting of three sections.

• Section1 contains compulsory limited response questions

• Section 2 offers a choice of one question from two

• Section 3 contains one compulsory question

Unit 2 – Learning throughDesign and Making

Essentially this is the courseworkelement of the examination. Thiswork will be undertakenthroughout the year, with the

setting of a problem, analysis anddevelopment of a range of ideas,prior to choosing a final solution.

In Year 13...Unit 3 - Design andManufacture

A written paper based on designand manufacture looking at thesesubjects in depth:

Materials and components Design and market influence Process and manufacture

Unit 4 - Design and MakingPractice

This is the second piece ofcoursework, intended to furtherthe ideas of a designer working fora client

Opportunities:The qualification can lead to adegree in Graphic Design, ProductDesign, Furniture ~Making,Industrial Design, 3D Design,Mechanical Engineering, DesignTechnology for Sport, DesignTechnology for Aeronautics andTeacher training. Employmentopportunities and prospectswithin these areas are good.

Designed and produced by Chelsea Brown, Y139

MusicDo you ... love playing aninstrument and performing?Like exploring and creatingnew music? Enjoy listening tomusic from a range of styles?Wonder about how and whymusic has developed the way ithas?

If yes, then the A level Musiccourse is for you! Where else canyou play music and get courseworkcredit for it, create and record yourown music, listen to music in class,and learn about different styles ofmusic?

The course is made up ofthree components:Performing

You are encouraged to developyour performance skills by playinga range of styles of music as asoloist and/or an ensemblemember. At AS, you present aperformance of 5-6 minutes. Therequirement extends to 12-15minutes at A2, allowing for awider and balanced programme ofmusic.

Composing

You learn how to write forinstrument(s) and/or voices, andhow to develop musical ideas. AtAS, you create a three-minutecomposition based on a task ofyour choice, plus CD sleeve notesto accompany the composition. AtA2, you compose a second three-minute composition, in addition tolearning to compose using stylesand techniques of othercomposers.

Developing MusicalUnderstanding

This unit focuses on listening tomusic and understanding how itworks. At AS, you study pieces ofmusic from the two topics:Instrument Music and Vocal Music.At A2, you continue to studyInstrumental Music, and also studyApplied Music. Pieces range fromHaydn Symphonies and MozartPiano Concertos, throughGershwin, Louis Armstrong andMiles Davis, to the film music ofJohn Williams. At A2, you alsolearn to use a musical score toidentify musical features, and thenapply these principles for yourself.

Phil Thompson, Y13

Accessibility...The course caters for a wide rangeof musicians. You are free tochoose any instrument(s)(s)and/or voice(s) and perform musicin any style. You can performfrom a score, or improvise, asappropriate. The level ofperformance is expected tocorrespond to Grade 5(AS) andGrade 6(A2) of gradedexaminations of bodies such as theAssociated Board of the RoyalSchools of Music, Trinity Guildhall,Rockschool and the London Collegeof Music.

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PhotographyThe course aims to provide youwith a thorough understandingof photography: cameracontrols, techniques,photographic materials,printing and presentationalongside a study ofphotography in a historical andsocial content.

This course requires you to workusing both traditional silver baseddarkroom processes and digitalphotography and manipulation.This could be working in areassuch as portraiture, documentaryand/or photojournalism,environmental photography andexperimental photography.

In Year 12...

Unit 1 - Coursework, comprisingof practical, theoretical andcontextual study.

Unit 2 - Coursework.

Unit 3 - Externally set assignment.

In Year 13...

Unit 4 - Coursework.

Unit 5 - Personal illustrated study(approximately 3000 words).

Unit 6 - Practical coursework withsupporting written study(approximately 1000 words).

Unit 7 - Externally set assignment.

‘Odd One Out’ by JakeStephenson, Y12

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Film StudiesFilm Studies, as the namesuggests, is a course thatlooks at films.

This A level will provide youwith an insight into thecreation process of film, inaddition to producers andaudiences. The film industry hasdeveloped and evolved in littleover a century. Modern societyis bombarded by film and itsadvertising, on a daily basis. Formany people, film plays animportant part in their lives…Why? … Why not choose thiscourse to find out the answer?

In Year 12...

FM1: Exploring Film Form

This coursework module allowsyou to be both critical andcreative. You must completetwo pieces of coursework; onerequires you to write a shortanalysis of a film extract; theother requires you to createand evaluate a short filmsequence.

FM2: British and American Film

This exam-based moduleallows you to further developyour critical skills and explorethe nature of the film industry,from both a financial andsociological perspective.

The module is split into threeparts; part one focuses both onproducers and audiences asseparate and interrelatedentities; part two focuses onthe British film industry fromboth a financial andsociological standpoint, and;part three allows you tocompare two US films that arerelated either generically orthematically.

In Year 13...

FM3: Film Research andCreative Projects

You must complete two pieces ofcoursework; one requires you toresearch a number of films on arelated topic; the other requiresyou to create and evaluate a shortfilm sequence

FM4: Varieties of FilmExperience – Issues andDebate

This exam-based module allowsyou to travel the entire world!You will further develop yourcritical skills by exploring thenature of film, on a national andinternational scale. The moduleis split into three parts; part onefocuses on world cinema; parttwo focuses on film and thespectator, and; part three is a

synoptic section, which allowsyou to focus your analysisentirely on one film.

Future Opportunities?Film Studies offers you theopportunity to work in a numberof fields, such as: Teaching,Media, Researcher and PublicRelations.

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BiologyA level Biology deals with lifeprocesses, with an emphasis onhuman biology and the ways inwhich we are affected by, andin return influence other livingthings.

In Year 12... Unit 1 – Cells, Exchange andTransport

You will learn about cell structure;the parts of a cell you can seewith light and electronmicroscopy, how a cell caninteract with its surrounding andother cells, also how cells divide.

This allows you to develop yourunderstanding of the complextransport systems of both plantsand animals.

Unit 2 – Molecules,Biodiversity, Food andHealth

This module focuses on thebiological molecules that are thebuilding blocks of life, in particularcarbohydrates, proteins, lipids andDNA. The study of habitatsdevelops your understanding ofthe breadth of living things in theworld around us. You will learn toclassify all living organisms, howlife on earth has evolved and howthe actions of humans caninfluence life on earth.

In Year 13...

Unit 1 –Communication,Homeostasis andEnergy

This unit looks at the role ofhormones and nerves in thewhole organism communicationsystems. The role of the kidney inexcretion is studied and howenergy is involved inphotosynthesis and respiration.

Unit 2 – Control, Genomes andEnvironment

This unit builds on your knowledgeof DNA from AS Level Biology.Looking at the role of DNA andhow it controls life at a cellularlevel. You will also consider therole of genetic information invariation. Cloning is studied alongwith how industry usesbiotechnology. Finally anunderstanding of how the plantsand animals respond to theirenvironment is studied.

Unit 3 – Practical Skills inBiology

You will carry out complexpractical techniques andpractical tasks underexamination conditions. You willbe required to demonstrate theability to interpret,

analyse and process data, thiswill also be tested underexamination conditions.

Aiden Viggers, Y13

Future Opportunities?• Medicine• Veterinary Science• Nursing/Midwifery• Physiotherapy• P.E.• Biology teacher/lecturer• Forensic Scientist

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ChemistryChemistry is the study ofmaterials; what they are madeof, how they interact with eachother and their surroundingsand the role they play in livingthings.

As such chemistry occupies acentral position in science, linkingdisciplines from mathematics tomedicine and affects every aspectof our lives. Our clothes, the paperwe write on, the food we eat, eventhe celebratory drink when examsare over, all have been improvedby people studying Chemistry.

In Year 12...

Unit 1 - Atoms, Bonds andGroupsTakes atomic structure to a higherlevel and applies this knowledgeto the periodic table.

Unit 2 - Chains, Energy andResourcesIntroduces organic chemistry andhow we make new molecules,whilst considering our impact onthe environment.

Unit 3 - Practical SkillsYou will be assessed on practicalskills used during laboratorysessions. These assessments willconcentrate on your ability toobserve, measure, analyse andevaluate results.

In Year 13...

Unit 1 - Rings, Polymers andAnalysisThis unit continues the study oforganic chemistry and how weanalyse and identify theproducts.

Unit 2 - Equilibria, Energeticsand ElementsConsiders the rate andequilibrium of chemical reactionsand also the energy changesinvolved.

Future Opportunities?The choices with a Chemistry ALevel are numerous and varied.For example you can continueyour studies if the discipline todegree level studying Chemistry,Medicinal Chemistry, AnalyticalChemist, Biochemistry andChemistry with ComputerScience.Or you can embark upon one ofthe many professions for whichan A Level in Chemistry isessential, such as Medicine,Chemical Engineering, Dentistry,Nursing and Physiotherapy.

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PhysicsWe are living in an excitingage of technologicaldevelopments that mainlyowe their advancements tothe science of Physics.

Studying Physics to a level beyondGCSE will equip you with skills thatare valuable in ALL science relatedcareers – however, it may surpriseyou to hear that many employersin non-scientific areas are realisingthe value of a higher physicsqualification – the question is,have you?

From fundamental particles:quarks and leptons to black holesand the universe, physics - as asubject – really has no equal inscale, depth and diversity. And,therefore, no wonder it’s a toughsubject; but it’s worth the journeyfor those with a passion forlearning, or those that need thesubject for their future career, orfor those that need a biggerchallenge than they have so farencountered, or for... those thatdon’t know yet?

Here is a small example of theimportance of physics in sport:Why was it that our cyclists in theBeijing Olympics 2008 were sosuccessful? Yes they were supremeathletes; no question of that, butin addition to that, the cycles and

equipment they enjoyed weredesigned and built, according toProfessor Dave Brailsford,performance director, with‘superior physics’ to that of anyother nation. Interesting!

What you will learn?

The breakdown of the course is in3 units. Two of these are assessedexternally while the third unitinvolves practical skills andinvestigative practical skills and isassessed by the college throughoutthe year.

Briefly you will focus on:

• Particles, Quantum Phenomena and Electricity (40%)

• Mechanics, Materials and Waves (40%)

• Investigative and Practical Skills in AS Physics (20%)

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PsychologyPsychology teaches you how topersuade everyone else thatthey are the strange ones!

The topics that are covered aredesigned to interest, motivate andstimulate you through yourlearning. Once you get to gripswith something like this you willfind it extremely rewarding.Psychology has made a majorcontribution to our understandingof human and animal behaviour. Ifyou feel like a challenge and fancylearning a bit more about the waypeople behave then come andhave a go.

In Year 12...Unit 1: In this unit you will studythe six main approaches topsychology. You will learn aboutbrain and nerve functions andreview the genetic basis ofbehaviour. You will also studygender development and reviewvarious methods used inpsychological research.

Unit 2: Individual Differences,Social Psychology and CognitivePsychology. The three areas ofstudy in this unit are SocialInfluence, Remembering andForgetting.

In Year 13...Unit 3 - Child developmentand applied options

• Section A – Addressing the development of children including how they form attachments and relationships.

• Section B – Applied Psychology Options to include Cognition and the Law, Mood Disorders, Stress, Substance Abuse and Forensic Psychology.

Unit 4 - Approaches, Debatesand Methods in PsychologyThis unit expands work alreadycovered in Unit 1 regardingapproaches to Psychology. Itdeals in more depth withdebates in Psychology and takesa closer look at researchmethodology.

Future Opportunities?As a career choice Psychologyoffers you the opportunity towork in a number of fields, suchas: Educational Health,Occupational, Sport and/or ChildPsychology. Other caringavenues include: Nursing,Teaching, Social Work as well asPsychiatry.

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Physical EducationA level PE builds upon theknowledge and skills gained atGCSE.

The big difference is that you honeyour sports from the 4 you studiedat GCSE, to 2 in Y12 and then 1 inY13. This means that you focus onsports that you are enthusiasticabout and become a specialist inthat area. It will also introduce youto new and interesting topics andexperiences. The course ischallenging but rewarding andgood fun!

In Year 12...

Unit 1: An introduction to PE

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Classification and development of motor skills and abilities

• Socio-Cultural Studies relating to participation in physical activity

Unit 2: Acquiring,developing andevaluating practical skillsin Physical Education

• Evaluating and planning for the improvement of performance

In Year 13...

Unit 3: Principles and conceptsacross different areas ofPhysical Education

Historical studies

• Popular recreation in pre-industrial Britain

• 19th century public schools

Comparative studies

• Comparing sport in the UK with sports in Australia and the USA

Sports Psychology

• Individual and group dynamics of performance and audience effects

• Mental preparation for physical activity

Bio mechanics

• Linear Motion and force in physical activity

• Stability and angular motion physical activity

Exercise and sport physiology

• Energy

• Health components of physical fitness

Unit 4: The improvement ofeffective performance and thecritical evaluation of practicalactivities in Physical Education

• Evaluation, appreciation and the improvement of performance

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MathsAS Maths

The common route in Yr12 will bePure Core 1, Pure Core 2 andStatistics 1; these three moduleswill then qualify for an AS Level.

Core Maths will build on the basicsof trigonometry and algebra learntat GCSE and introduces further,more demanding topics, such ascalculus and co-ordinate geometry.For example, you will learn quickways of summing a series ofnumbers that are in a pattern.

Statistics builds on the datahandling, data analysis andprobability skills learnt at GCSEand introduces new moredemanding topics such aspermutations, combinations andexpectation. You will learn, forexample, how to work out yourchances of winning the lottery!

A2 Maths

Core Maths will extend the topicscovered at AS and introduce newtopics such as numerical methodsfor solving equations andproperties of functions.

Decision Mathematics is theapplication of mathematicalmodelling to solve real worldproblems, often arising fromcommercial and managerialconcerns. It involves the study ofalgorithms, graphs and networks.For example, you will learn how towork out the least amount ofcable that a TV company will needto connect a group of villages.

What can you do withA level Maths?Your career opportunities afterfollowing an AS Level Mathscourse are extensive. Maths isseen as one of the three basicsubjects which everyone ‘needs’.An AS or A2 in Maths willdemonstrate to employers thatyou have skills in numeracy, datahandling, problem solving andlogical thinking. Engineering,commerce, management, sciencesand computer work all useelements of maths which you willmeet in the A level course.

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BusinessForget Alan Sugar and TheApprentice. Forget DuncanBannatyne and the dragons inthe den. YOU are the next bigentrepreneur to make it big. Ifyou don’t know what anentrepreneur is you need notapply for a place on this course‘cause you’re already fired!

If you want to take risks and thinkyou have what it takes then stepforward...

The course is divided into 4 units,with 2 marketing strategycompulsory units being studied inYear 12 and 2 further units in Year13. There is also the possibility tovisit New York in Year 13 as part ofyour studies.

Unit 1

• The nature of business; managing finance and personnel

• Classification of business, ownership, legal identity, growth and size

• The market; market mechanism

• External influences; political, economical, social and technological

Unit 2

• Marketing; market analysis and marketing strategy

• Accounting and finance; cash flow, break even, final accounts

• People; labour turnover, motivation

• Production; quality, stock control

Unit 3

• Market segmentation; targeting a specific audience

• Market research; meeting the needs of consumers

• Planning; formulating marketing strategies

• Marketing mix; getting the products right and pricing them up

Unit 4

• Short term and long term strategy

• Forecasting and decision making

• Analysing performance

• Managing change

Future Opportunities?Business Studies covers manyaspects and skills that aretransferable to both furtherstudy and the workplace.Presentation skills, teamwork,report writing, analysis,management, leadership,accounting and marketing are allcovered and will equip and helpyou with whatever you do afterA levels.

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ITWant to go into gamesprogramming anddevelopment? Fancy going intoweb design? Well this coursewill open doors into a careerthat will be enjoyable andchallenging.

IT is suitable for people studying inpreparation for employment in theInformation and CommunicationTechnology sector particularly injob roles where they will beexpected to use ICT skills and liaisewith users.

During the two year courseyou will study 6 unitswhich are as follows:

1. Digital Business Communication

2. Collaborative Working

3. Problem Solving

4. Creating a Digital Showcase

5. Digital Imaging andPhotography

6. The Internet: Past, Present &Future

All units are centre-assessed andthere are no timetabled exams.

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English LiteratureEnglish Literature is anextremely broad and satisfyingA level which will challengeyou to consider new ideas andconcepts.

Be prepared to discuss the viewsand opinions of critics, analysetexts in detail and read extensivelyaround the subject. It isacknowledged by HigherEducation Institutions as a versatilesubject and is recognized as avaluable A level, no matter whatcareer path you choose.

AS Level:Unit 1: Aspects of Narrative

Four texts must be studiedincluding Arundhati Roy’s ‘God ofSmall Things’ plus Sebastian Barry’s‘Secret Scripture’. You will learn toclosely analyse the narrativemethod of each text.

Furthermore, you will be given ananthology of poetry dating from1800 to 1945 that includes poetryfrom Tennyson, Browning,Coleridge, Keats, Auden, Hardyand Rossetti. You will study two ofthese poets in depth. Currently weare studying the poetry of WHAuden and Christina Rossetti. Youwill learn to compare textsthrough focusing on an aspect ofnarrative.

Unit 2: Dramatic Genres

You will study two plays within thedramatic genre of comedy. At leastone play must be by Shakespeare(currently we are studying ‘TwelthNight’). You will produce twopieces of written work, each of1500 words, one of which may bere-creative, based on the playsstudied.

A2 Level:Unit 3: Texts and Genres

Within this unit you will focus ondeveloping your ideas on thesignificance of genre through thecategories ‘Elements of the Gothic’or ’Elements of the Pastoral’. Threetexts must be studied and at leastone of these must come from the1300 – 1800 era. We currentlystudy Elements of the Gothic,focusing on Bronte’s ’WutheringHeights’ and ‘Dr Faustus’, ‘TheBloody Chamber’ and Milton’s‘Paradise Lost’.

Unit 4: Further andIndependent Reading

You will study at least three texts,one of which is a pre-releasedanthology of critical writing. Theaim of the unit is to consider thedifferent ways of reading texts andthe critical ideas that can beapplied. Your portfolio of writingwill produce two pieces of written work, one of which will be acomparative study of an aspect oftwo texts. The second may be a re-creative piece based on theapplication of critical ideas.

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FrenchThe A level French coursebuilds on and develops theskills acquired at GCSE.

Our aim in the first term is toincrease your vocabulary, revisethe grammar from GCSE andeventually introduce newgrammar points.

Topics covered on thecourse will include:

• Daily Life

• Sports and Pastimes

• Food and Drink

• Social issues

• Media

• Education…..and many more!

You will cover 4 units:

Unit 1 – Speaking Test

This assessment consists of role-play and topic discussion.

Unit 2 – Written Paper

This written paper is designed totest the other three skills, with avariety of listening, reading andwritten tests.

Unit 3 – Speaking Test

This speaking test containsdiscussion of an article in thetarget language and topicdiscussion.

Unit 4 – Written Paper

Tasks involving comprehension andmanipulation of language as wellas an extended essay.

Future Opportunities?You can use French in many ways.You can continue the language andpursue a career in Business, Law,Education, Banking, DiplomaticService, Journalism and manymore openings.

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GeographyGeography is the study of therelationship between peopleand their environment.

As a subject it bridges the gapbetween pure science and socialstudies. This is what makes it theideal subject for starting furthereducation because it gives you abroad base upon which to buildyour future career.

The course offered atCampsmount is designed to giveyou the best possible chance ofsuccess. It consists of 4 modules,which cover both the physical andhuman aspects. Two modules aresat at the end of year 12 to gainan AS grade and two modules aresat at the end of Year 13 to gainan A2 level.

In Year 12...

Unit 1: Physical and HumanGeography

The study of core geographicalconcepts. In this module, you willstudy 2 human and 2 physicalmodules.

Unit 2: Geographical Skills

A geographical skills paper basedon the content of unit 1.

In Year 13...

Unit 3: ContemporaryGeographical Issues

An issues based approach tocontemporary geographicalthemes. You must select threetopics; at least one from thephysical options and at least onefrom the human options.

Optional Physical topics:

• Plate tectonics and associated hazards

• Weather and climate and associated hazards

• Ecosystems: Change and Challenge

Optional Human topics:

• World cities

• Development and globalisation

• Contemporary conflicts and challenges

And then you will completeone of the modules below:

Unit 4A: Geography FieldworkInvestigation

This unit gives you theopportunity to extend an area ofthe subject content into a moredetailed fieldwork study. Youtake your fieldwork folder intothe exam and use this to analyseand evaluate your own data andresults in response to thequestions set.

Unit 4B: Geographical IssueEvaluation

This unit gives you the opportunityto use your skills of analysis,synthesis and evaluation. AnAdvance Information booklet ispre-released 2 months prior to theexam to facilitate your researchinto an area which extends fromthe specification content.

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HistoryAt AS level:

The origins of the AmericanCivil War

You are given the opportunity toconsider the reason for theoutbreak of the American CivilWar in the USA 1861. Focussingspecifically on developments whichled to the increasing tensionbetween the northern andsouthern states of the union.

The Early Stuarts and theOrigins of the English CivilWar 1603-42

In addition to the document-basedstudy of the US Civil War, you aregiven the opportunity to considerthe reason for the outbreak ofCivil War in England in 1642 andthe importance of the Stuarts inthis significant event of Britishhistory. You will consider the roleof James and the Church in the‘run-up’ to the Civil War followingthrough with the importance offinancial issues at the time and theproblems that were inherited byKing Charles I.

At A2 level:

Coursework

This unit is made up of two 2000word pieces of coursework and isbased on the two skill elements ofinterpretation and investigation.The first element is based on theexamination of a number ofhistorian’s interpretations of theThatcher era of BritishGovernment 1979-90. The secondelement, investigation, is a 2000word long piece of individualcoursework which is linked back tothe interpretation topic.

Historical Themes Module

The topic for this unit is thechanging relationship betweenGreat Britain and Ireland from1798 to 1922, requiring you toanalyse events and turning pointsduring this period thematically.

Future Opportunities?History is a very useful subject fora variety of occupations thatrequire the skills of thinking,interpretation and analysis.

Career choices may include:• Teaching• Lawyer• Barrister• Research• Journalism• Police• Archivist• Archaeology

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Health & Social CareThis course is not an A levelcourse but a BTEC Diploma. It isthe equivalent of 3 A levelsand as such if you opt to studythis course it will be the onlyone you take!

Is the course for you?

Our course will take your learning toan advanced level, and help you gaina new perspective on a range ofhealth and social care issues.Throughout the course, you will studya variety of topics, ranging fromanatomy and physiology, to equality,diversity, and human rights.

If you are keen to develop acareer in the health and socialcare sector, either throughemployment based training, or ifyou are thinking of going touniversity then this is the coursefor you!

How will you be assessed?

You will complete assignments foreach unit of study. Assignmentformat will range from writtenassignments to projects andpresentations. There are no exams!

Where can this lead?

Our Extended Diploma is theequivalent to three A levels and iswidely recognized by employersand universities. This means thatyou could progress to universityand studying a variety of degrees,such as Nursing, Midwifery, andSocial Work. Or if you wish to gointo employment straight away,you could work in a variety ofsectors such as, registered carehomes, nurseries, schools andhospitals.

Enrichment Opportunities!As a compulsory part of the courseyou will complete 100 hours ofwork experience in at least 1work placement. Past studentshave gained experience working inthe school care sector for the localcouncil, local care homes,nurseries, hospitals and schools.

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ApprenticeshipsAs part of its curriculum expansion, Campsmount will be offeringapprenticeships in partnership with Engage

An apprenticeship is a way of learning through experience of work, enabling you toearn while you learn.

Think of it as the University of Life. No tuition fees and aided by the naturalprogression into employment. A way of learning through life not books.

The University of Life offers a wide range of opportunities whilst gaining the necessaryskills to succeed in your chosen career path.

• Great opportunities• Learn the skills needed• Amazing prospects• Earn while you learn• Future employment opportunities

• Gain invaluable experience

• Relevant qualifications• Specific career interests• Choose your path• Faster progression• Earn a salary

Career paths are:

• Administration• Customer Services• Graphic Design• Business• Social Media• Marketing & PR• Estate Agencies• Legal• Hospitality• Catering• Restaurants• Pubs and Hotels

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Charlotte Ball Bishop Grosseteste University College - Lincoln Education Studies and English

Tom Barnes Newcastle Civil Engineering

Alex Baxter Liverpool John Moore Forensic Science

Philip Brailey York Biology

Leah Byatt Manchester Metropolitan Film and Media Studies

Melissa Cocliff Lincoln Psychology with Clinical Psychology

Robyn Cooke Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln Applied Studies (Children and Youth Work)

Hollie Ellison Nottingham Trent Equestrian Psychology and Sports Science

Jordan Hale Liverpool John Moore Engineering and Technology (with Foundation Year)

Bridie Hayes Nottingham Trent Psychology with Criminology

Graham Parker Liverpool John Moore Science and Football

Sarah Parker Sheffield Hallam Early Childhood Studies

Jasmine Peen Oxford Brookes Film Studies

Niall Rogers Newcastle Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Thomas Ryalls York English

Rebecca Smith Teeside Chemistry

Amelia Werrett Teeside Accounting & Finance

Andrew Wigglesworth Bristol Physics (deferred 2013)

“Where did they go?”A list of where some of our students went this year...

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FacilitiesThe facilities at Campsmount 6th

form are second to none.Everything needed is accessible forthe students, from relaxation areasto quiet work spaces. If a studenthas work that needs to be done,there is a perfectly equipped workroom with a superb ethos which isperfect for group work and alsoindividual academics. However, ifyou require a space to do someindependent quiet work then youcan go to the 6th form learningpod in the library.

It’s ideal for getting your headdown and working with nointerruptions. The Library is also agreat resource for investigatingand discovering new and excitinginformation. With great AppleMacs that can be utilised by thestudents to create and design thehighest quality work possible. Thesports facilities on site available tothe students are of the higheststandard. This allows students tokeep fit and achieve a healthybalanced lifestyle alongside theworking commitments.

Campsmount has a fully equippedgym, an indoor sports hall,outdoor tennis courts with anastroturf pitch, and if that isn’tenough an FA standard 1st teamfootball pitch for the team to playon. When the students have somewell-deserved down time, they canenjoy the luxurious common roomwith a superb servery providingthe very best food available at theschool, and also one of the mostsociable environments.

Alex Sanderson, Y13

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OPEN EVENING

Starting at 6pm

Your sixth form team:

N Grove

J Sapsford

G Faulkner

D Hudson

G Levy

C Stokoe

How To Apply

CAMPSMOUNTA Co-operative Academy

Ryecroft Road, Norton, Doncaster DN6 9AS

Tel: 01302 700002 | Fax: 01302 707775

Email: ng@campsmount.com