The design of our New Sixth Form Block has been finalised. Construction is scheduled to begin in March and we hope the building will be available for students in early Spring 2011. The building provides a state-of-the-art study and social area along with high quality ICT facilities. Seminar rooms have been incorporated for group study, along with a separate canteen for Sixth Form students.

Students have contributed their ideas as part of the design process and we look forward to this prestigious new building to house the largest school Sixth Form in Gateshead.

Sixth Form Information Evening (for September 2010 entry)
Tuesday 19th January 2010 at 7.00pm

and

Subject Evening
Tuesday 26th January 2010 4.00pm - 6.00pm

Download 2010 Prospectus (PDF 1.9MB)

Download Sixth Form Courses 2010 (PDF 800KB)

This will take place on Friday 28th August, from 10.00a.m. – 12.00p.m.

Members of the 6th Form Team and the Leadership Team will be present to enrol students and offer further advice on 6th form courses.

Year 11 students and their parents have attended a number of events and evenings to prepare them for the opportunities that await them in the Sixth Form.

In the coming weeks, students will have an interview with members of the Leadership Team to offer guidance on the choices they will make to take best advantage of their post-16 options.

Parents are welcome to attend the interviews and members of the Leadership Team will be coming to Tutor Groups to make appointments.

In January, Year 11 will begin the process of pursuing their post-16 options in the Sixth Form.
Two evenings are planned:

Monday 12th January
Sixth Form Information Evening

Tuesday 20th January
Sixth Form Subjects Evening

At the first evening, parents will receive an overview of Whickham Sixth Form and the wide variety of courses on offer. At the second evening, parents and students are invited to discuss more closely the nature of particular post-16 courses with subject teachers and explore which options would best suit them.

Year 12 students are now beginning the important process of choosing the universities they would like to study at to pursue their Higher Education interests.

Time will be provided at school and Gateshead CLC to provide the information and guidance that will support this vital process. Copies of the key information and guidance on personal statements can be downloaded.

Download Personal Statement Advice (Word: 24KB)

Download Student UCAS Guide 2008-2009 (Word: 124KB)

Download UCAS 2009 Key Dates (Word:27KB)

Whickham School is proud to have a large and successful Sixth Form that provides a diverse range of options for all our students to help them make choices that best reflect their talents, abilities and interests.

We have two important evenings in January to raise awareness for parents and students on the wider aspects of Sixth Form life and the particular courses on offer.

14th January
Presentations by Mr Morrison, Mrs Muse and Mr Turnbull that provides information on the curriculum, enrolment procedures and wider aspects of the Sixth form.

22nd January
This is an opportunity to talk to staff about the particular courses on offer.

Both evenings will be held in the main hall. A copy of the new Sixth Form Prospectus can be downloaded below.

Download Prospectus and Course Information (PDF: 5MB)

In January, year 11 students will begin the important process of exploring their post-16 options. The school will provide two evenings to offer support and guidance on the wider aspects of the Sixth Form, along with more specific guidance on particular subjects and courses.

Monday January 14th
Sixth Form Parent’ Information Evening

Tuesday January 22nd
Sixth Form Subjects Evening

Please come along to explore the opportunities on offer and the wider range of course and options available to Sixth form students.

As another successful year draws to a close Whickham Sixth Form is turning its attention to enrolment. Over 200 students have indicated that they wish to enrol in August and 2007 promises to be an exciting time for the sixth form.

Whickham Sixth Form prides itself on helping all students achieve their potential. Year 11 students and parents from Whickham and beyond have already had discussions on course selection to ensure that students receive the best advice to help them make choices on the most appropriate courses for study. Further support will be provided at enrolment day itself when those important course choices will be finalised, providing options that engage and challenge and provide opportunities for further success. Even at this early stage, it may be useful for some students to research university entry requirements to address future aspirations.

Sixth Form enrolment takes place between 10am and 1pm on Friday 24th August, the day after GCSE results day. Staff will be available in the main hall to enrol students and discuss options. Please bring along a copy of your GCSE results.

The links below provide further information on the extensive curriculum on offer, entry requirements and the wider life of the Sixth Form. If there are any queries regarding the Sixth Form please do not hesitate to contact Mr Turnbull on 0191 4960026 Ext. 236.

Download Additional Information PowerPoint (120KB)