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Presentation Evening
Wednesday 10th November 2010 at 7.00pm
Find out more about our co-ed Sixth Form and meet teachers and students.
If you are interested in attending the Sixth Form Presentation Evening and you are not at present a student at Beechwood, please fill in the registration form, which you can find by clicking here.
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Letter from a Sixth Former
A letter from a Sixth Former about life at Beechwood
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Breaking the ice
New students have the chance to get to know eachother at the start of the year.
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| Head of Sixth Form Michael Awdry talks to students as they design their own airline |
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Academic matters
The Sixth Form at Beechwood is an important phase, in which we prepare our students for life at university and beyond. Sixth formers are treated as young adults, with increased freedom to organise their time, and take more responsibility for their own learning. Students can choose what to wear, within our guidelines, and they have use of the Sixth Form Common Room.
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Personal Development
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| The prefect team |
They respond by being excellent role models for the school and we rely on them for the smooth running of the school day, as well as on important school occasions.
We believe that being a Sixth Former at Beechwood prepares our students well for the lives that they will lead in the world outside school.
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Public Speaking
Vanessa was awarded 3rd place in the finals of the Public Speaking Competition, an annual Young Enterprise event, sponsored by Tonbridge RotaryClub.
Despite stiff competition, her presentation on ‘Future Housing Initiatives in Kent’ was delivered articulately and confidently. There was only a small margin between 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, so well done Vanessa!!
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Enrichment Programme
Current Affairs lessons, the Beechwood Cookery Skills Course, a varied Fitness Programme and a look at religions and ethical issues around the world are just some of the ways in which we give a broader education to our Sixth Formers.
We invite speakers to run workshops on a variety of topics, such as "First Impressions" (image and style), "On Trial" (the work of magistrates), and Table Etiquette.
We also organise a range of cultural and social events.
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| The National Gallery tour was followed by a Sixties film at the National Film Theatre |
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| Sixth Formers let their hair down at the annual May Ball. |
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We attend social functions at other schools and invite them back to our own Sixth Form May Ball, an annual formal Ball which is always eagerly anticipated by everyone.
Sixth Form Masquerade Ball
Beechwood Sixth Form held their Masquerade Ball at Salomons in Southborough on Saturday.
Following a champagne reception we enjoyed a delicious three-course meal in the glamorous, panelled ballroom, which had been decorated beautifully by the committee. After chocolate malteser cake, we headed for the dance floor and dragged the teachers with us.
Everyone had a fantastic time and we would like to thank all those involved for their hard work, which made this night one to remember.
Daisy Lockheart
Etiquette Dinner
On Friday 8 February, the Sixth form enjoyed a three course etiquette dinner party, complete with wine tasting!
We were served, pear and goats cheese tart for starters, melt-in-your-mouth salmon for main, followed by crepes suzette flambéd before our eyes by the Head Chef.
The whole meal was delicious and everyone felt that it had been a useful experience and being served by our teachers was an exceptional treat for us all.
Daisy Lockheart
Cultural Outing
On 31 January the Sixth Form were lucky enough to visit the Tutankhamun Exhibition, at the O2 Stadium, as part of their Enrichment Programme.
Even the excellent introduction from Mr Awdry had not prepared them for the sight of the magnificent artefacts, which still looked bright and beautiful even though they were over 3000 years old.
To read about more enrichment activities please click here
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Enrichment Programme 2009
You can view this year's enrichment activities by clicking here
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Activities
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| Model United Nations General Assemply |
Some students organise clubs for juniors for example drama, dance, public speaking or debating. Sixth Formers also take responsibility by doing duties, including assisting with younger pupils as Form Prefects.
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Fitness Programme
We believe that it is important for all Sixth Formers to enjoy activities which help them to keep fit and healthy. Students have an option of joining a local health club and they can play their choice of team sports in school.
Sports so far this year have included trampolining, volleyball and football.
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Common Room
Tucked away below stairs, this spacious area comprises a kitchen, TV lounge and social area, and small hideaway.
“The common room is the hubbub of the Sixth Form – somewhere to relax and socialise between lessons and at breaks, or discuss your work with classmates.
The kitchen proves most popular at morning break, when lunch seems just too far away – and we all make use of the pool table and TV to help unwind.
All in all, the common room is the ideal place to congregate with friends and to sit down with a cup of tea and have a chat.” Gemma
Sixth Formers can use their Common Room at any time during the day, when not in lessons. They can also study in the library in their free time.
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Careers Advice
"Come to Beechwood and there's a good guarantee you will be placed in a good university with the course of your choice," says Diana in Year 12.
"Visits to HE Fairs and having a well stocked Careers Library means that there is plenty of information and staff are always willing to lend a hand to help decision-making."
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Examination Results 2009
A-levels 2009
Pass Rate 100%
Grades A & B 74%
The Headmaster, Mr Nicholas Beesley said
“Although some would argue differently, A-levels remain the best measure of a student’s academic ability, especially in what might be termed traditional subjects. Our girls continue to excel in these subjects, earning well-deserved places at top universities. We are very pleased with them all.”
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Beechwood
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National Average
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A |
38 |
27 |
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B |
36 |
25 |
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C |
13 |
23 |
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D |
8 |
16 |
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E |
5 |
7 |
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A - B |
74 |
52 |
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A - E
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100 |
97 |
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Destinations of leavers 2005 - 2009
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| Leavers on Results Day |
Below are our leavers’ destinations 2005 - 2009:
| Aston |
Technology & Enterprise Management; Spanish & Business Admin
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Bath |
Social Sciences; Mathematics; Early Years Education
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| Birmingham |
English Literature & History of Art; Tourism Management
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| Bournemouth |
Marketing; Retail Management
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| Brighton |
Business Management; Pharmacy; International Event Management; Maths & Business Studies; Biological Sciences;Physical Education with QTS; Foundation Art
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| Cambridge, Downing College |
Medicine
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| Cambridge, St John's College |
Medicine
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| Canterbury |
Primary Education
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| Cardiff |
Pharmacy; English Literature
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Chelsea College of Art |
Foundation Art
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| De Montfort |
Biomedical Science
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| Durham |
Chemistry; Criminology
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| Edinburgh |
Computer Science; Celtic Studies with Linguistics
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| Essex |
Drama; Drama with English Literature
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| Gloucestershire |
Accounting, Finance & Business Management
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Hadlow College |
Animal Management
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| Hull |
Criminology with Law; Business & Marketing
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| Kent |
Drama & Theatre Studies; History; Forensic Science
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Leeds |
Theatre & Performance; English Lit & Theatre Studies; English & Linguistics; Philosophy
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| Leeds Metropolitan |
Events Management
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| London Royal Academy of Dance |
Ballet with Education
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| London School of Economics |
Law; HR Management & Industrial Relations
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London, Imperial College |
Chemistry; Mathematics; Biochemistry; Materials Science & Engineering; Bioengineering
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London, King’s College |
Nursing; Medicine; Dentistry; Business Management
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| London, Queen Mary's College |
Law
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| London, Royal Holloway College |
Management with International Business
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| London St George's |
Medical Science
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| London University College |
Mathematics with Economics; Zoology
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Loughborough |
Chemistry; Chemistry with Forensic Science; Maths, Accounting & Finance; Maths & Physics; Politics & International Relations; Computer Science
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| Maidstone College of Art |
Foundation Art
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Manchester |
Drama/English Literature; Environmental Studies; Ancient History; Geology & Planetary Science; Nursing Foundation; Accounting & Finance; Communication & Media Studies
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| Northampton |
Foundation Art
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Nottingham |
Biochemistry; Economics; Medicine; Law; History
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Oxford Brookes |
Law; English Studies & History
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| Portsmouth |
English & Drama
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| Queen's University, Belfast |
Law
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Reading |
English with Classical Studies; Educational Studies with Art
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| Sheffield |
International Relations
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| Southampton |
English and Philosophy; Graphic Arts
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| Warwick |
Psychology & Philosophy
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| Winchester |
Drama
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| York |
Environmental Economics & Management; Social Policy |
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Biology at Juniper Hall
This October Sixth Form A-level students visited Juniper hall for their residential field trip. To view photos please click here:
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Sixth Form Scale Great Heights
Intrepid as ever Year 12 headed to Bells Yew Green to hone their leadership and team building skills under the direction of the ‘Team Thinking’ organisation.
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Sixth Form Ball
The popping of corks, the murmur of polite chatter over a sumptuous three course meal and of course the ear splitting base of the disco; it can mean only thing, the annual Beechwood Ball.
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Happy Christmas
Sixth Formers collected for the Pickering Cancer Drop-In Centre as they entertained shoppers in Tunbridge Wells by singing their favourite carols.
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Sixth Form Etiquette Dinner
The difficult world of social etiquette can be a potential minefield for those unsuspecting souls that venture out into the world of dinner parties and corporate entertaining.
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