Carterton Community College
Sixth Form
Excellence is closer than you think.
Open Evening Booklet
Containing the following information
A welcome to the evening
Suggestion questions to ask subject teacher
Plan of stands
Advice on choosing subjects
December 2015
Welcome to the Carterton Community College Sixth Form open evening
We hope that this evening will enable you to make decisions about education post 16. There are opportunities for you to find general information about sixth form and subjects that we are offering.
To get the most out of the evening please be aware of the following:-
Student helper
There are a number of current Carterton Community College Sixth Form students who are here to help. Please ask them for assistances and about their experiences of Sixth Form.
Carterton Community College Sixth Form team.
Mr R Dorey: Head of Post 16
Mr D Booth: Executive Head Teacher
Mr I Bilton: Head of School
Subjects for September 2016
Subject / Qualification Type / Lead TeachersFine Arts / A Level / Mr A Masih/ Miss G Storrie
Biology / A Level / Mr N Taylor
BTEC Science / BTEC Level 3 / Mrs C Lewis
Chemistry / A Level / Mrs T Evans
Engineering / BTEC Level 3 / Mr R Dorey
English Literature / A Level / Mrs H Ross-McCue
Geography / A Level / Mr E Brodhurst / Miss P Nutley
Graphic Design / BTEC Level 3 / Mrs M Bilton
History / A Level / Mr A Harrison
Maths / A Level / Mr K Slater
Media / A-Level / Mrs V Middleton
Philosophy and Ethics / A Level / Miss S Zasada / Mrs Clunie
Psychology / A Level / Mrs R Morrison
Physics / A Level / Mr Taylor
Sports / BTEC Level 3 / Mrs Taylor
General Sixth Form information
A short talk on the Carterton Community College Sixth Form will take place in the William Carter Centre at 5.00pm and 6.00pm. This will be led by Mr R Dorey and Mr D Booth.
Application forms need to be completed by 29th January 2016. Applications can be completed in a variety of different ways.
1- Complete an application online at
2- Collect a printed application from reception or a member of the Sixth Form team complete in BLACK or BLUE pen then return to the school in an envelope.
3- Alternatively download a Word/PDF version of the application. Then print and return completed application or email it to
Suggested questions to ask subject teacher.
1) How will this course be taught?
2) I’ve read the information in the prospectus but is there anything else I need to know about the course?
3) Is the course a combination of exam and coursework?
4) What are the characteristics of an ideal student in the subject?
5) Is there any specific GCSE grade requirements?
6) Course work
i) Is there course work?
ii) What percentage of the final mark is it?
iii) How much help will I get with coursework?
iv) How much is independent study?
v) When does course work take place?
7) I have not studied this subject at GCSE. What implication does that have for me at A-Level/Level 3
8) What possible careers can I follow by doing this?
9) Will I have the opportunity to work in groups/as a team?
10) What kind of homework is set? On average how many hours a week and how long should I spend on homework/ independent study?
11) What other subjects would be compatible with this subject?
12) What trips might be run on this course?
Plan of stands
Advice on choosing subjects
Most students choose 3-4 subjects. The choice of subjects can be significant for future careers or for entry to university courses. Students should therefore consider the following when making their final choices.
Career Aspiration
Some careers and degree courses have particular entry requirements. For example chemistry is normally essential for medicine and sciences is considered favourably for sports science degrees.
If you are unsure about subject requirements please get some advice from the careers advice team who will have a stall at the Open Evening. Alternatively, look at the entry requirements for degree courses at
Interests
It is important that you are interested in the work covered as you will need to be motivated for up to two years in the subject. Speak with the subject teachers to clarify your perception of the course
Ability
Your results in chosen subjects will determine whether or not you meet the entry requirements of degree courses. If you wish to optimise your eligibility to as many degree course as possible, it is important to pick subject you are more likely to perform well in.
Consider how you performed in your mock exam and most recent grade sweep as well as the advice of your tutor and teachers.
Coursework Requirements
Some subjects have coursework requirements. Some people perform well on coursework, some prefer exams.
Find out if there are coursework requirements at the subject stalls. Ask about the nature of the coursework and when it is set?
Teacher advice
Whilst the final decision about subject choices is yours, your teachers have huge amount of knowledge and experience of teaching the course, and can offer good advice. They know what students find difficult and what qualities are needed for success. If they teach you they may have a view on how well you will do in their subject.
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Carterton Community College
Sixth Form
Address: Upavon way, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1BU
Tel: 01993 841611 Fax: 01993 843710
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