Sixth Form
The School offers a wide range of over 25 subjects at AS and A level: Art, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Classical Civilisations, Critical Thinking, Drama, English Literature, Economics, Film Studies, French, German, Government and Politics, Geography, History, ICT, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Physics, Product Design, Psychology, Religious Education, Sociology, Sports Studies, Textiles. In addition the School offers a two year vocational course. Through the Catholic Consortium links with Gumley House School and Gunnersbury School, the School is able to offer students an even wider range of combinations of subjects.
The School focus on supporting students to become independent, confident learners, skilled to meet the challenges of the 21st-century. Sixth formers are supported in their learning by a Form Tutor and the sixth form management team of Student Progress Leaders of Year 12 and 13 and Head of Sixth Form. From the first week students, parents and teachers are made aware of the minimum academic targets expected.
St. Mark’s has a dedicated Sixth Form Block. This includes a supervised study room and common room. They also use the Learning Resources Centre and ICT facilities.
Sixth Formers make a significant contribution to the life of the school. All sixth formers act as ambassadors for the community of St. Mark’s. Sixth Form students in Year 12 have the opportunity to support younger students in their learning through paired reading or in-class support, to raise money for Christmas presents for children in care, to organise community events and to support projects in the developing world. Students also participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and a range of educational visits and field trips.
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