Students in the sixth form have access to a structured programme of study as well as built in support networks with staff who know and care. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to. This will require you to research a topic on your own using books and articles found in the library or from the online archive. Sixth form our pupils are given all the right tools and advice to prepare and progress for either university or the modern world. Find out more about the successes of our sixth form centre students.
Everyone at the ncs would like to thank all whove given their time to meet and talk to our students. There is a social area, dedicated work areas to enable students to work independently and collaboratively throughout the day all equipped with it. The coursework will be an extended essay completed independently with some teacher guidance. Medieval the history of europe from the 5th to 15th century. Expecting your child to follow the student code of conduct. Sixth form centre history alevel aqa 2 years history is a course where students are able to investigate a wide range of historical issues, events and personalities. Durham sixth form centre, durham the good schools guide. Establishment newham collegiate sixth form centre, city of london academy.
Please use the links below to obtain details of our full range of history courses. A level requires full commitment to study, both in the sixth form and outside of the classroom. You will be encouraged to develop interests, to meet challenges, to assume responsibilities and to gain qualifications and to aspire to. Use the options below to search the catalogues of the documents 6202 deposited in the record office and those related photographs 47774 that have already been made available for viewing online. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The library in the sixth form block is connected to the main library via the silent study area. I cannot thank the staff enough for all their hard work and support they gave me. The sixth form at the duchesss community high school has a great deal to offer, so its hardly surprising that a large number of our year 11 students decide to stay with us. The sixth form at ranelagh is an exciting place to study. You can find our resources using the discover search engine and the links below.
Although you will try four subjects on the day, it is your choice whether to. All history courses include one coursework unit and three examined units. With around eight hundred students, we have a truly vibrant and adult atmosphere. Encouraging your child to complete homework and coursework by the deadlines set. The number of pupil places the establishment can accommodate. If you need any help with finding or using resources in the library or online, please get in touch with your faculty librarian richard pears.
Chemistry and german at the king alfred school sixth form and achieved 2a grades which helped secure my place at exeter university to study mathematics. Principals guest blogs wyedean school and sixth form centre. The college was established in 1992, with the aim of increasing opportunities for school leavers in newham and neighbouring boroughs who opt to stay in education. The proposals would bring mount oswald manor house back into use and create a centre containing a wide range of vital records which document the history and heritage of the people of county durham into one location. Durham sixth form centre find and compare schools in england. Durham county councillors approved plans by durham sixth form centre to develop a. History encourages scrutiny of sources and encourages questions to be. We specialise in working with young people aged 1619, progressing from year 11 at school. The aim of the day is to give you a taster of the subjects you are interested in to help you confirm your choices. The centre is located middle of durham city centre, but enrols students from across county durham, sunderland and into northumberland. Free school meals this shows whether a pupils family have claimed eligibility for free school meals as reported in. I remember my two oldest history books given to me in primary school, which i still have in my cabin study at home. Oliver said that the staff in the sixth form centre were incredibly supportive and offered him the encouragement and skills he needed to succeed in his goals.
The majority of our year 12 and year students stated that they would recommend sixth form life to other students. We study people, events, processes, controversies and in doing so develop the skills of analysis, evaluation, reflection and empathy. Located in an enviable city centre location, durham sixth form centre is the largest post16 school in the north east, with over 1,000. As of september 2012, a score of 3 changed from indicating satisfactory to. St peters rc high school and sixth form centre in gloucester. Durham sixth form centre is a mixed sixth form located in durham, county durham, england it is a community sixth form provision administered by durham county council. This does not include the text books for maths, psychology and science that are loaned from the library. Durham sixth form centre closed is located in durham dh1. History can lead to a number of career options in the civil service, the nhs, local government, hr, law and journalism. Durham university library has excellent online, print, archive and museum collections for history researchers and students. A level history is a fantastic springboard for future personal and career development.
Responding to communication from the college eg phone calls, emails and invitations to meet. New college durham sixth form centre induction day. We welcome sixth form students and teachers to use the resources of our libraries. Students from plymouth church of england schools show off. They will use evidence to formulate convincing arguments and compare different interpretations of events. The centre offers a focused a level curriculum with the opportunity for academic students to study in a dedicated sixth form. We will also develop skills of analysing primary source material and historical interpretations.
In september 20, the school became a centre for sixthform education only. It is a community sixth form provision administered by durham county council. Newham collegiate sixth form centre city of london academy also known as the ncs is a studentselective state funded sixth form college located in east ham, london, administered by the city of london academies trust. A sixth form centre is planning to expand with a brand new multimedia facility at its campus. Students and staff have been engaged in a project using school archives, including log books and old school photographs from which.
Academically, our sixth form is demanding but worth all the effort. Jstor is highly interdisciplinary and includes academic research covering more than. Jstor is a digital library of academic journals, books and primary sources. With the emphasis on stem subjects in school, artsmark offers hope for budding creatives durham sixth form centre is the latest in the north east to have achieved artsmark platinum in recognition. History students learn how to select and prioritise information. Browse our sixth form courses booklet for information on all of the a level subjects we offer here at durham school. Durham sixth form centre is one of the largest post 16 educational providers in the region, located in an enviable city centre location with excellent transport. The open date and status above indicates when durham sixth form centre opened or when it changed to its most recent incarnation, with a number of.
Course information durham sixth form centre learn, achieve. Despite its name, it is opposed to a public school and its ethos and function differs substantially the college is coeducational and is affiliated with university college london. The sixth form suite asserts the special status of the older girls, but affords ample interaction with the whole school community where the girls are leaders and role models. A state school for boys and girls aged from 16 to 19. Proposed durham history centre consultation durham. Ofsted has given durham sixth form centre an overall rating of good. Discover local history in your library if you are interested in local and family history, local libraries are a good place to start your research. Lecture programme newham collegiate sixth form centre. It was originally suggested that the school should be called the johnston school for girls as. Discover local history in your library durham county council. Durham sixth form centre gets permission for new multi. If table is blank, it means there are no recent inspections for durham sixth form centre.
Durham sixth form centre is one of the largest post 16 educational providers in the region, located in an enviable city centre location with excellent transport links. The durham county record office online catalogue contains descriptions of over 470,000 items in the archive collections at county hall. Welcome to the sixth form durham high school for girls. A highly rated post16 education centre has won permission for an important facility to take it into the future. To make a complaint about a school, or a general complaint or enquiry, contact the department for education. The building, now durham sixth form centre, was officially opened on 21st january 1914 by dr hensley henson, the dean, and, later, bishop of durham. Currently these are stored in four separate locations. Dont include any personal or financial information, for example your national insurance number or credit card details.
We are a thriving sixth form college located in the heart of east london. The proportion of disadvantaged students is lower than the national average for secondary schools. All course details are updated annually for the following academic year prior to our open evenings held in october. Durham sixth form centre offers a range of alevels and btecs as programmes of. Prior to that time, the school had been an 11 to 18 secondary school. With the emphasis on stem subjects in school, artsmark.
Newham collegiate sixth form centre, london, united kingdom. At the ncs, we offer a levels in various subjects, especially in the specialist areas of mathematics and the sciences. Newham collegiate sixth form centre ncs opened in september with 180 students and the intention of helping the boroughs highestachieving pupils achieve a top university place. Ensuring your child attends college regularly and on time, with the necessary books and equipment. Newham collegiate sixth form centre, city of london. These can be categorised by specific events, eras or themes. There is a range of extracurricular activities that you can take part in. History is a broad subject with many different themes and specialisms. This form is for reporting problems with the find and compare schools in england section of the gov. It is a community sixth form provision administered by durham. Durham sixth form, based in the city centre, is planning its first substantial expansion since 2006. Having achieved a grades in art and english literature and b grades in history. We are proud of our excellent results for all students and facilitating them to secure competitive places at their desired university or company.
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