Lower Sixth Subject Choices
Welcome to the Subject Choices information for pupils commencing Lower Sixth in September 2021.
We are delighted to be able to give you a taste of what each department offers for study in the Sixth Form, whether you are looking at A level, IB Diploma or BTEC. We have a huge selection of videos for you to browse, from each academic department and from our Academic Managers with additional information about aspects of life in the Sixth Form at Bromsgrove.
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Please first watch the introduction from the Headmaster and the Deputy Headmaster Academic, which gives an overview of what Bromsgrove offers and what our expectations are for pupils in the Sixth Form. You may then choose to watch as many presentations as you would like - we always advise students to go to more presentations than they think they are interested in; don’t just look at the subjects you already have in mind to study, look at some alternatives and arm yourself with some extra knowledge before making your subject choices.
If you need some additional information please look at the video presentations from our Academic Managers covering areas such as the difference between IB and A level and advice about choices with a particular university course in mind. If you will be new to Bromsgrove in September watch some of the videos explaining our pastoral ethos and how we can support international students with their studies.
Staff will be available from Monday 8th February for individual appointments to discuss any deeper issues and questions.
We hope you enjoy watching the talks and presentations and please do contact either your tutor or the relevant Head of Department if you need any further information. If you are not yet at Bromsgrove, please contact the
Admissions team if you have any further questions, they will be able to put you in touch with the correct member of staff to answer your queries.
The full Sixth Form Choices brochure which contains full subject details and additional information about the Sixth Form at Bromsgrove can be found on this
link.
Virtual Subject Presentations
Please click the links below to watch specific presentations.
INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Bromsgrove and the Sixth Form Offer from the Headmaster and the Deputy Head Academic
SUBJECT CHOICES
Art and Art:Textiles (A level) and Art: Visual Arts (IB)
Business (A level and IB)
Classical Civilisation (A level)
English - Second Language (IB)
English Language Support (IELTS)
Environmental Systems & Societies (IB)
Physical Education and BTEC Sport Science
First Language Russian (IB)
First Language German (IB)
World Literature for First Language IB
SENIOR MANAGER PRESENTATIONS - SIXTH FORM LIFE
Why Study IB
(Dr Michael Thompson, Director of IB)
Why study A level or BTEC
(Mr Jon Wingfield, Director of A Level)
Academic Support and Tracking Through the Sixth Form
(Mr Jon Wingfield, Director of A Level)
Support for International Sixth Form Boarders
(Mrs Julia Boonnak, Head of International Department)
University Applications and Introduction to the Futures Department
(Miss Zia Leech, Head of UCAS and Bromsgrove Futures)
Pastoral Care at Bromsgrove
(Mr Al McClure, Deputy Head Pastoral)
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Extra Curricular Programme at Bromsgrove
(Mr Paul Mullan, Deputy Head Extra-Curricular)
Once you have had the opportunity to view relevant presentations, we are keen for you to have at least one personalised discussion with a Senior Academic Manager to answer any questions that you may have and confirm that your choices suit your current plans well. Please use the information below to make those appointments.
Online Appointments with Senior Academic Managers
Please use the information below to make appointments with Senior Academic Managers:
| Talk to: |
Your Query |
Dr Thompson,
Director of IB |
For any IB related questions, such as the suitability of the IB, subject combinations within IB).
To confirm IB subject choices. |
Mr Wingfield
Director of A Levels and BTEC |
For any A level or BTEC related questions (such as the suitability of A Levels or BTEC, subject combinations within A levels and BTECs).
Questions related to transition into the Sixth Form.
To confirm A level or BTEC subject choices. |
Miss Leech or Mrs Ashcroft
Futures Department |
For any questions related to university admissions or future careers (such as the suitability of IB, A levels or BTECs or subject choices given career aspirations) |
Mrs Holden,
Deputy Head, Teaching |
For any question related to transition into the Sixth Form, the choice between IB, A levels and BTEC.
To confirm subject choices |
Mr Ruben,
Deputy Head, Academic |
For any question related to transition into the Sixth Form, the choice between IB, A levels and BTEC.
To confirm subject choices. |
| Head of Department* |
Any subject specific queries should be emailed direct to the Head of the relevant academic department. |
*contact details at the end of each subject presentation
How to Make Appointments
Pupils currently at Bromsgrove
Appointments with the Senior Academic Managers can be booked directly on School Cloud. Appointments are available on Monday, 8th February / Tuesday, 9th February / Wednesday, 10th February.
The appointment system will open for bookings on Saturday February 6th. You can access the account at:
https://bromsgroveschool.schoolcloud.co.uk/
Please login using the email address where you wish to receive the booking confirmation and your child’s preferred first name, surname and date of birth. When you log in, the system automatically provides you with a list of staff to meet with. May we request that you do not book more than three appointments.
Please click here to go direct to
School Cloud booking
If you have any problems logging into the system, please contact our Database Manager:
sgallois@bromsgrove-school.co.uk
For those intending to join Bromsgrove School in September 2021
Discussions will be held on Zoom. Appointments are available on Thursday, 11th February and Friday, 12th February, including some later in the day (UK time) for those in different time zones.
To book appointments with staff, please email Ms Jessica Lomas with your request and the time/day that suits you best, and we will do our best to match you up:
jlomas@bromsgrove-school.co.uk
Submitting your Subject Choices
Please click here to read the document explaining how to make your subject choices, including a link to an online survey to submit your choices. The survey will go live on Wednesday, 10th February and will close on Monday, 22nd February. If you have queries about the survey, please contact
Mr Dowling by email.