Welcome to ag6
As a new Sixth Form in 2010
we knew our very first cohort of
students were placing huge trust in us. They demonstrated this trust by joining us in twice the numbers we expected and together we have already
developed a strong sense of community and a warm, caring and supportive ethos. ome and visit Alder Grange and discover what the state of the art Alder Grange Sixth Form has prospectus and be the first
to unlock your potential.
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We have high expectations and demanding academic standards, but as an inclusive sixth form, no student will be declined a place due to low GCSE grades. We offer courses suitable for students of all abilities, and background.
We do however require all students to sign up to the ag6 charter, which lists the very high expectations we have for attitude and behaviour, and attendance and punctuality.
The Charter was drawn up by our current students and forms the basis for our positive ethos.
We insist that all assignments are completed on time and adherence to a dress code. The Charter was drawn up by our current students and forms the basis for our positive ethos.
At Alder Grange we strongly believe in Student Voice and as such are always eager to involve our students in decision-making. In the sixth form this is largely achieved through the ag6 Student Union. Students elect a President and other key officers who help to run social events, charity events, student discipline and support student welfare amongst other roles.
We offer a wide range of both Applied courses and more traditional A Levels. Students can choose to study either A Level or Applied courses or a mixture of the two; making ag6 unique in the blend of options it is able to offer students. There are also a broad range of enrichment courses. Some, such as ‘Extended Project’ are compulsory, others are optional.
We are looking forward to the completion of our £8million building in January 2011. This fabulous environment will provide us with purpose designed teaching facilities which include an industry standard Catering Kitchen, Health Care consultation rooms, a fully operational nursery, Science laboratories, Media and performance studio, Horticulture laboratories, library, ICT resources, Art room and many seminar and teaching rooms, as well as fantastic views from the top!
Above all else we want the ag6 experience to be of value in its own right. Whilst we work hard to prepare our students for the next step, whether that is further study at university or in the world of work, these two years will shape their future lives forever and as such are among the most important of their careers, and should not be thought of as a mere ‘stepping stone’ from school to University.
ag6 isn’t just preparation for the next stage of your life; it is the next stage of your life.
Jo Griffiths
Head of ag6
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