In
choosing what to do next after Year 11, you are about to make a
decision which could affect the rest of your life, so it is very important
to consider all the options carefully. There are a number of potential
choices, one of which is continuing your education in a school Sixth
Form.
A good Sixth Form should offer you:
• a proven record of examination success
• a wide range of academic courses from which to choose
• a well developed system to support individual students
• opportunities to develop relevant skills and talents
• experiences to encourage personal and social development
• expert careers advice to help you plan for the next stage in higher
education or employment
At the North Halifax Grammar School:
• in the last three years 394 students have sat 1,198 A-level exams;
the pass rate (A – E) at A-level has been 98.8% and 56% of entries
achieved A-B grades
• there are 39 AS and 35 A-level subjects and other courses
• as a Specialist Science College there is an enhanced range of post-16
courses in Mathematics and Science
• there are well-qualified, specialist staff, experienced in teaching
at
post-16 level
• there is a well developed tutor system which provides support
• regular monitoring helps students to sustain effort and focus in their
studies
• we provide a range of opportunities for students to participate in
Drama, Music and Sport
• a range of experiences and training is organised to promote personal
development
• there is excellent careers advice to help students plan for the next
stage
• in 2007 109 students went on to study 81 different courses at 42
different universities around the UK
Our school
motto is Living to Learn Learning to Live, and this
captures the school’s purpose. We provide a wide range of courses,
opportunities, activities and experiences to enable students to become
motivated, independent and fulfi lled lifelong learners.
If you are considering a school Sixth Form, then NHGS might be the best place for you. Find out more at our Sixth Form Open Evening when you can have a look around the school and talk to staff and students.
Yours sincerely
J R Saul
Head of
Sixth Form