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Why Choose Oaks Park?
Oaks Park is in a unique position within the Borough. Our students
will be able to play a full and vital role in the development of
a new and exciting Sixth Form. The partnership between parents and
the school is already extremely strong and we aim to build upon
this. The Sixth Form will strive to harness student and staff enthusiasm
by building on academic success and making teaching and learning
a priority.
Our aim is to retain many of our present year 11 students, welcome
year 11 students from other schools and support their progression
into year 13 Higher Education and the work place.
What Can We
Offer Our Students?
o An inclusive programme of study that will reflect student potential
o An opportunity to learn within a culturally diverse setting
o Excellent teaching by a team of dedicated and experienced staff
o A brand new, purpose built Sixth Form block with superb ICT student
facilities
o A formal programme of Curriculum Enrichment and timetabled Post
16 Progression sessions
o Careers guidance supported by the work of 'Connexions' and 'Aim
Higher'
o Access to fantastic Sports training facilities including a fully
equipped fitness centre
o Opportunities to make a valuable contribution to the community
o A chance to develop leadership skills as a prefect or member of
the Sixth Form Committee
How Will We
Help Our Students to Succeed?
o The tutor-student relationship will be central to our success
in motivating our students and encouraging positive working relationships
with staff
o Student progress will be monitored and discussed with students
and reported to parents at regular intervals
o Achievement will be celebrated both formally and informally
o Sixth formers will be considered as individuals and great effort
will be made by the pastoral team to support and guide them
o High standards of conduct will be expected - students will sign
a contract and there will be a formal disciplinary procedureWe aim
to create a positive ethos in the Sixth Form and a calm, confident
atmosphere. With the guidance and support of tutors and teaching
staff we are confident that our students will provide excellent
role models and a sense of aspiration to younger students in the
school.
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