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BKHS King Henry VIII
Sixth Form
Entry 2022
Welcometo BKHS King Henry VIII Sixth Form
The Sixth Form is a vibrant and dynamic Students leave the Sixth Form with strong
environment where pupils enjoy their learning intellectual characteristics such as leadership,
and are encouraged to work hard to achieve confidence, humility and aspiration. The
their goals. We balance strong academic outcomes are amazing! Results are excellent
support with increasing student independence, and our students go on to attend the very best
developing the skills that will be needed for universities. I am proud of each one of our
successful A level grades but also in life beyond students as they leave and move to the next
school. We also balance academic achievement stage of their life feeling proud of their School
with co-curricular opportunity, to provide a and well prepared for the challenges ahead.
holistic approach that maximises potential.
Mr Philip Dearden,
Headmaster
Contents
Why BKHS King Henry VIII Sixth Form? 4
An Inspiring Environment 5
Enriched Academic Path at BKHS King Henry VIII 6
A Level Subjects at BKHS King Henry VIII
Art & Design 7
Biology 8
Business 9
Chemistry 10
Classical Civilisation 11
Computer Science 12
DT: Product Design 13
Drama and Theatre Studies 14
Economics 15
English Language 16
English Literature 17
French 18
Geography 19
German 20
History 21
Latin 22
Law 23
Mathematics 24
Further Mathematics 25
Music 26
Philosophy, Religion and Ethics 27
Physical Education 28
Physics 29
Psychology 30
Spanish 31
Extended Project Qualification 32
Supervised Study Support 32
Co-Curricular Enrichment 33
Work Experience and Careers Guidance 34
Important Information
Entry Requirements 34
Scholarships and Bursaries 34
Why BKHS King Henry VIII Sixth Form?
Academic Excellence The Co-Curricular
King Henry VIII garnered their best results in We have excellent co-curricular provision which
several years with an impressive 40% of all grades shapes well-rounded individuals. These include
at A* or A in 2021. Over half of our students fantastic opportunities in music and sport as
achieved all A*/A grades. All students wanting well as the Extended Project Qualification, Young
to go to university gained a place last year. One Enterprise, Young Engineers, and MEDSOC. We also
secured a prestigious apprenticeship with JCB offer leadership and collaboration opportunities
and others decided to embark on an exciting gap in fundraising, peer support, student council and
year. Over half our students study at Russell Group events management.
universities on leaving BKHS King Henry VIII and
we enjoy yearly success with Oxbridge. Pastoral Care
We are a supportive community that is typified
Expert Teaching by the superb pastoral care and tutor support
All our classes are taught by teachers who are they experience daily. We value our students and
not only highly-qualified specialist staff but also their talents with Academic, Sports, and Music
passionate about their subject. Class sizes are small Scholarships available.
allowing for personalised learning experiences. To
support academic progress we identify students Unique Facilities
for individual and small group mentoring schemes We are fortunate to have a purpose-built Sixth
to help them reach their potential. Form Centre with its own garden and café. On the
main school site there is a 25m swimming pool
Careers Guidance and Oxbridge and a state-of-the-art gym. We are also in close
Our professionally qualified Head of Careers proximity to various forms of public transport and
offers extensive support throughout the two the town centre.
years of VI Form. Alongside this our Oxbridge
Coordinator, form tutors, and subject teachers
support students through the process of applying
to Oxford and Cambridge including coaching and
administering entrance tests.
Head Boy
Daniel
Studying at BKHS King Henry
VIII Sixth Form allows for so
many opportunities to expand
your interests. With the excellent
teaching staff, students are able
to thrive inside and outside of the
classroom.
I feel this breadth lets student’s
reach their full potential, leaving the
An Inspiring Environment
school as well-rounded individuals
who have explored a variety of
paths, so that they can succeed in
their future endeavours. The Sixth Form at BKHS King of their careers. Having the Sixth
Henry VIII is about so much more Form Centre across the road
than the timetabled curriculum from the main school allows our
and academic success. Whilst we students to move away from
pride ourselves on the academic normal school routines whilst not
achievements of our Sixth wholly cutting the ties or security
Formers and on the support we of these. The business suits our
give them all to maximise their Sixth Form students wear also
academic potential, we also mirror this.
have a strong pastoral system
that offers constant support to A wide range of co-curricular
Head Girl help our students develop into activities allow students to
Hannah
confident young people who are contribute to many areas of
BKHS King Henry VIII Sixth Form able to make the most of life’s school life and it is an integral part
offers a fantastic environment opportunities. At the forefront of our ethos that we encourage
in which students can learn and of this is a greater degree of Sixth Formers to recognise their
grow. The guidance given to independence and accountability potential and take on leadership
pupils, both academically and in how they manage their time roles within the school.
pastorally, provides great support and their studies including during
and assurance as they tackle their study periods and at home. Our Sixth Form is a dynamic and
ALevels and explore the future vibrant community and we look
paths they are yet to take. The recently upgraded Sixth Form forward to welcoming you to it.
Centre offers an environment
Whilst constantly striving for the that embraces and encourages
success of students, the social life at work. It benefits from a suite of
KHVIII allows sixth formers to relax computers, a silent study area, a
and unwind. There are numerous common room, and café. We are
opportunities to get involved in a constantly striving to improve Mrs C Dowding
range of activities, including sports, the use of these areas and model Deputy Head
music and drama, and of course to university and professional life (Head of Sixth Form)
develop new and lasting friendships. in preparation for the next stage
Enriched Academic Path at BKHS King Henry VIII
At BKHS King Henry VIII Sixth Form, This is complemented with
Personal, Social and
we have designed an enriched curriculum enhancements through Health Education
academic path borne of the high Extended Studies, guided Private
ambition and aspiration we share Study, independent study periods, 1 period per week, but also
with our students and parents. Games, Community Service, and a through form time, assemblies,
programme of Personal, Social and and consultations, with a
focus upon helping students
For most this will consist of a choice Health Education. Some students will
develop the knowledge, skills
of three A Levels from a broad study four A Levels and undertake and attributes needed to make
range of subjects, plus the Extended the EPQ in Upper VI. positive choices and navigate
Project Qualification (EPQ). the demands of modern life both
now and in the future.
A Level Programme
Most students follow three A Levels,
delivered through six periods
per subject per week. Students
choose any three A Levels from
those available (see contents page:
A Level Subjects at BKHS King
Henry VIII). We do not have pre-
determined subject combinations
and endeavour to manipulate the
timetable around student choices.*
Extended project
qualification
Two periods per week: Generally
studied in Lower VI. Please see
page 32 for more information.
Games and Community
Service
Two periods per week; students
can represent BKHS King Henry
VIII in team sports such as Rugby,
Hockey, Netball, Cricket, Athletics
and Cross Country. The multi- independent Studies Extended Studies
sport option includes Basketball,
Handball, Dodgeball, Swimming, Seven periods per week. Private 1 period per week: A broad
Table Tennis, Badminton and much study is an essential part of the Sixth programme of enrichment
more, whilst students can also Form provision, therefore in order options. Recent options have
choose ice-skating. Community to encourage positive study habits, included: Philosophy; Italian;
Service involves supporting local students will complete some time in Maths for Biologists; Young
primary schools or working in supervised study sessions with our Enterprise; Modern Dance; First
charitable organisations. dedicated student manager. Aid, and Self-defence. Options
change yearly.
*Every effort is made to ensure each course runs but with such a broad range on offer reduced lesson allocation may be introduced if student
numbers drop below five and in very rare cases low take-up may mean a course is not viable. The usual group size ranges from five to 14.
“Creativity takes courage”
Henri Matisse Art & Design
Future Jobs / Careers
Successful A Level Art students can
go on to study a range of Art & Design
foundation and degree courses,
nationally and internationally,
before going on to become an
Artist, Designer, Architect, or Arts
Professional in a broad variety of
specialist areas.
The creative and cultural Arts
industries express and reflect
the importance of creativity and
culture in our society. All around us
artists create the world we inhabit,
and contribute to a thriving and
important industry which has a vast
range of exciting career options and
choices.
• Fine Art
• Fashion Design
• Graphic Design
• Architecture
Why Choose Art & Design at BKHS King Henry VIII?
1. The Art teachers bring to the 2. The ethos of the department 3. Our city centre location means
department diverse artistic provides a friendly, lively that there are tremendous
experiences to provide a breadth environment and a mature work resources from museums and
and depth to a student’s creative ethic is fostered. galleries right on our doorstep.
education. We visit them regularly to
enhance art experience.
A Level Art allows you to develop an exciting and The second practical component is a themed set task
extensive range of creative and technical skills. Unique known as the Timed Test. Previous themes include: Circles
to studying Art at A Level, you build up a very personal and Curves; Backstage – The Theatre; Architectural
and continually evolving body of practical work, guided Façades. This is given on the 1st of February in Upper VI.
and supported by your teachers. Individual exploration Students have three months to work extensively on their
and development of your personal skills and creative chosen theme, and then sit a timed test over three days
directions is a special aspect of this subject. for a total of 15 hours to create and complete a personal,
creative Final Piece.
A Level Art prepares you to produce two major pieces
of assessed work. The first is a Personal Investigation, “It is a creative and enjoyable A Level to study.
which allows you to devise and put together a personal Taking Art A Level has developed my fine motor skills, hand-
body of creative coursework, including extensive eye coordination, problem solving skills, lateral thinking,
practical work, a 3,000 word illustrated essay and a fully complex analysis and critical thinking skills.”
developed and resolved Final Piece Project. You do this
Upper VI Student
without time limits, during the course.
7 Exam Board: OCR | Head of Department: Miss S Mould
Biology
“If you know you are on the right track, if you
have this inner knowledge, then nobody can
turn you off... no matter what they say.”
Barbara McClintock
Why Choose Biology at BKHS
King Henry VIII?
Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers
• Foundations in Biology • Medicine/ Dentistry/
1. You will be taught by highly
experienced and well qualified • Exchange and Transport Veterinary Science
teachers who understand the • Biodiversity, Evolution • Research e.g. Clinical,
requirements for you to succeed at and Disease Pharmaceutical, Genetics
A Level. • Communication, • Science Journalist/
2. You will receive individual support Homeostasis and Energy Communicator
to allow you to achieve your • Genetics, Evolution and
potential in the subject. The • Conservationist/ Ecologist
Ecosystems
department offers additional
revision and support sessions,
You are unique. Why? Biology holds the answers.
alongside extension activities such
as participation in the Biology
Olympiad.
Biology is essential to the understanding of many areas
from the molecular basis of life to the study of whole
3. You will develop a wide range of
transferable skills that are essential ecosystems.
for further education and the work
place. Practical work is an important
aspect of our course and in addition “The teaching is fantastic and the lessons are thoroughly
to the experiments you complete in enjoyable.”
Lower VI Student
class, you will attend a residential
Biology field course.
Exam Board: OCR | Head of Department: Dr D Norman 8
Business
“Great things in business are never done
by one person. They are done by a team of
people”
Steve Jobs, former CEO of Apple
Studying Business at A Level will not (immediately) turn you into the next Branson, but you might
just start to understand his success.
Every topic will relate to businesses and products that you already know from Beats x Fendi,
Coca-Cola, Google, Burberry, and Amazon, and some you probably don’t such as Semco and Real
Burger World. You will have a wealth of examples to contribute at your disposal.
Why Choose Business at Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers
BKHS King Henry VIII?
• Marketing and Finance • Banking, finance and
1. It is interesting and topical. • Operation and Human accounting
Resource management. • Business and management
2. Business works with a wide • Entrepreneurship, leadership • Human resources and
range of Art and Science and strategy marketing
A Level choices. • External influences and global • Exciting new business startup!
business issues
3. We aim to make it as practical,
interesting and interactive as “One of the most useful, relevant and varied A Level subjects that
possible. you can do.”
4. You will almost certainly use “Business gives you unique skills that you can use in any job and
some of the experiences in your everyday life. It opens many doors and gives you a whole host of
future careers – whatever they opportunities”
might be! Upper VI Students
9 Exam Board: Edexcel | Head of Department: Mr N Meynell
Chemistry
“Every aspect of the world today – even politics
and international relations – is affected
by chemistry.”
Linus Pauling
An interesting and challenging subject that will broaden students’ understanding of everyday materials
and significantly enhance their problem solving abilities.
Highly respected A Level by all universities for any numerate course and many others.
Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers
• Organic Chemistry: Carbonyls, esters, • Medicine, Pharmacy and other medical professions
alcohols, amines and benzene • Petrochemical industry from oil to cosmetics
• Inorganic Chemistry: redox reactions, • Any numerical problem solving profession from law
variable oxidation state & catalysis to accountancy.
• Physical Chemistry: Ph, rates of • Analytics and forensics
reaction, equilibria
“You get to do fun and more challenging experiments;
you learn the problem solving skills you need for
university.”
“You learn about the fundamental aspects of what
materials are made from.”
Upper VI Student
Why Choose Chemistry at BKHS King Henry VIII?
1. All lessons are taught 2. Experienced and 3. Strong track record 4. Support for national
in excellent lab knowledgeable staff of good results competitions
facilities allowing an who have a passion and progression including the
in depth practical for their subject to competitive Olympiad and
program which and to see students university courses. Cambridge Lower
includes high quality achieve their Sixth Chemistry
guidance on the potential. Challenge.
required practicals.
Exam Board: AQA | Head of Department: Mr J Miller 10Classical Civilisation
“Each man delights in the work that suits
him best”
Homer: The Odyssey
The answers to virtually everything come from two small countries that prospered over 2000 years ago.
Studying ‘old stuff’ with a really modern approach.
Why Choose Classical Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers
Civilisation at BKHS King • Greek and Roman Epic – the Doctor, lawyer, Prime Minister,
Henry VIII? Odyssey and the Aeneid (what anything you want Classical
all modern literature comes
Civilisation is an academic A
1. Unlock the wisdom and from)
• Augustus – how he uses Level that makes your CV stand
secrets of some of the most
propaganda to establish his out and shows employers that
renowned philosophers that
ever lived. reign you can research, evaluate ideas,
• Late Republic – politicians with analyse and make arguments.
massive egos and a refusal to
2. Grapple with powerful and
compromise (sound familiar?)
exciting texts that have
shaped culture and ideas for
“The best thing is how even though it’s over 2000 years old, it’s all
time immemorial.
so relevant to now”
3. Explore the civilisations
from which modern Europe “I love the fact that there’s not loads of us – we can work together
emerged. and it feels like we support each other”
Upper VI Students
11 Exam Board: OCR | Head of Department: Mr N JonesComputer Science
Everyone should know how to program a
computer, because it teaches you how to
think.
Steve Jobs, Apple
Why Choose Computer Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers
Science at BKHS King Henry
• In-depth understanding of how • Mobile App Developer
VIII?
computer technology works • Software or Data Engineer
1. Last year’s successes saw and a look at what goes on • Cyber Security Expert
one student go to Oxford
“behind the scenes”. • Computer scientists are
University and another gain a
scholarship to study Computer • Computational thinking, needed in every type of
Science. analysis and problem-solving industry
skills through the study of “It’s the only A Level which
2. Small class sizes with lots of computer programming. relates to real life!
support. It looks great on your CV.”
• An independent programming
project where you could create
3. Learn how to problem solve; “It’s a fun way to challenge
an essential skill in all areas of a game, use AI, or create a fully
yourself and solve real
life. working website… the choice is world problems in our ever
yours! changing modern society.”
4. Theory mixed with lots of Upper VI Student
practical programming.
A modern course for a modern world! It’s for those who want to create their
own software, create the next best selling app, design and implement IT
systems, and work in a highly paid industry.
Exam Board: OCR | Head of Department: Mrs J Mattu 12“Design creates culture. Culture shapes
values. Values determine the future.”
Design and Technology:
Robert L. Peters Product Design
Why Choose Product Design at BKHS King Henry VIII?
1. We are an energetic 2. The application of Technology
department with award will only be bigger in the future
winning staff supporting so it’s a vital subject for the
students who have gone on to future job market!
be award winning themselves.
At A Level, students have the opportunity to work professional designers and engineers work.
for ‘live clients’, encouraging a greater depth and The opportunities following a Design qualification are
understanding of the important role Design & endless. Whether you choose to take an Engineering
Technology plays in every part of our lives. This also route or follow a more creative path, the background
encourages students to produce commercial quality understanding of complex design approaches to
projects, engage collaboratively with professionals and problem solving are entirely transferable to any walk of
work to the tight deadlines that they will experience in life.
university and employment.
“The course is really challenging but rewarding. We are
Throughout the course, the students will develop their encouraged and supported to produce really high quality
analytical skills and they are encouraged to broaden work; the sense of achievement when you finish a project is
and deepen their understanding through practical and amazing.”
theoretical study. At KS5, they are encouraged to make
full use of modern materials and technology, including “I love the challenge of designing for real clients, solving
the use of 3D printing for rapid prototype work. The
real problems and working on complex solutions; the
design process followed mirrors that which is used in
possibilities are endless.” Lower & Upper VI Students
industry to allow the students to understand fully how
13 Exam Board: OCR | Head of Department: Mr A RendleDrama & Theatre Studies
“Every person who is really an artist desires
to create inside of himself another, deeper,
more interesting life than the one that
actually surrounds him.”
Constantin Stanislavski
Through theatre, we become other people. In doing so, we become a better version of ourselves.
Drama and Theatre Studies will develop your performance, design skills, academic writing and
independent thinking.
Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers
• Devising – Creating, • Theatre, Film and Television
scripting and staging an – Performance, Direction,
original performance piece Design, Production.
(performance/ design). • Communications, PR, Media
• Text in Performance – and Marketing.
Performing/ designing from • Government, social welfare,
scripted text in groups, plus a dramatherapy.
monologue/ duologue. • Education – community and
• Live Theatre – Analysing adult education, primary,
and evaluating live theatre, secondary, college, HE.
exploring lighting, sound,
costume, set and props.
• Set Texts – Two set texts
explored practically and
theoretically from the
perspective of performers,
designers and directors.
“A Level Theatre Studies has helped with my confidence in my
writing ability, and my confidence in public speaking. It has
developed me as a person. There is never a dull lesson. Theatre
Studies is well worth taking at A Level, a brilliant two-year
experience that I will never regret.”
Upper VI Student
Why Choose Drama & Theatre Studies at BKHS King Henry VIII?
1. Intensive, one-to- 2. Regular opportunities 3. The best subject choice 4. An exciting, creative
one development of to attend world- for actively developing and dynamic syllabus,
acting and/or design class live theatre confidence, leading to with texts tailored
skills, with a range productions. improved presentation to suit the individual
of pathways: acting, skills, interview students that sign up
set design, lighting technique and public for the course.
design, sound design, speaking ability.
costume design or a
combination route.
Exam Board: Edexcel | Head of Department: Miss G Spring 14Economics
“The master-economist must possess a rare combination of gifts... He must be mathematician,
historian, statesman, philosopher — in some degree. He must understand symbols and speak
in words. He must contemplate the particular, in terms of the general, and touch abstract and
concrete in the same flight of thought.”
John Maynard Keynes
Why Choose Economics at BKHS King Henry VIII?
1. It is interesting and 2. Economics works 3. It will develop 4. Top Economists are in
topical. with a wide range of your analytical and shortage and sought
Arts and Sciences A evaluative skills. after, and when that
Levels. happens, wages will…
Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers “The skills you acquire through Economics
• Supply and demand, the • Banking and finance A-Level will be relevant to your whole life,
market system and market whether you choose to study it beyond A
• Accounting
Level or not.”
failure.
• Business and management
• The UK economy.
• Rockstars and top Premiership “Economics requires you to think in a
• Labour markets, poverty and different way to any other subject at A
managers!
inequality. Level”
• Behavioural economic theory
Lower & Upper VI Students
and global economic issues.
15 Exam Board: AQA | Head of Department: Mr N Meynell“Language is a means to an end of
English Language understanding who you are and what
society is like.”
David Crystal, author of over 100 books on the English
language.
Why Choose English Written and spoken communication is at the heart of this course
Language at BKHS King — studying how we use and shape language for a particular
Henry VIII? audience and purpose is very rewarding!
1. You will be well supported Future Jobs / Careers
Topics Studied
and encouraged by highly
knowledgeable subject • How meanings and • English as a global language.
specialists. representations are conveyed. • Journalism
• How gender influences • Education
2. We have engaging debates language use. • Law
about our subject! • Child language acquisition. • Human Resources
3. We achieve strong results.
“Studying A Level English Language has been really “I am really enjoying the subject; I am particularly fascinated
interesting; it has made me think more deeply about the by the subtle meanings and representations that words have.”
type of words I use in certain situations.”
Upper VI Students
Exam Board: AQA | Head of Department: Mrs L Collett 16“Writing is perhaps the greatest of human
English Literature
inventions, binding together people who
never knew each other, citizens of distant
epochs. Books break the shackles of time.
A book is proof that humans are capable
of working magic.” Carl Sagan
Who doesn’t love to read and discuss how a text has been constructed?! Are you fascinated by the
influences upon an author and how the content of the text is shaped and presented?
Why Choose English Literature Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers
at BKHS King Henry VIII? • Shakespeare and one other • Journalism
1. You will take part in lively drama. • Marketing
discussions with passionate subject • Comparative and contextual • Media
specialists! study of two novels.
• Publishing
• Post 2000 and pre-1900
2. We have dedicated teaching poetry
rooms filled with a variety of • Comparative coursework on
wider reading to supplement your two texts.
studies.
“There is so much to love about studying English Literature:
3. We achieve strong results. analysing the novels, the poetry, researching the context…
Most of all, I really enjoy our discussions about the texts and
4. We offer an exciting variety of
texts to study. sharing ideas.” Upper VI Student
17 Exam Board: Edexcel | Head of Department: Mrs L CollettFrench “Parle-moi dans la
langue de Molière!
Learning a foreign language correlates with higher IQ, multi-tasking capability, improved memory, better
perception, and decision making, as well as delayed onset of mental deterioration.
French is the world’s third most important business language (after Mandarin and English) and is one of
the highest traits sought by employers.
Why Choose French at Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers
BKHS King Henry VIII? • Lower VI – Aspects of French-
• Banking and finance
1. Studying French at A Level speaking society – the changing
• Transnational sales and
enhances communication skills, nature of the family; the digital world;
and increases your employability marketing
the place of voluntary work. Artistic
in the job market. culture – the cultural diversity of • Speech therapist
France and its heritage; contemporary • United Nations (and
2. You will learn more about French francophone music; cinema. many more careers!)
culture, music and politics and • Film analysis – students study one
have a greater understanding of film from a prescribed list. “Communication is so
what it is to be a French citizen. • Upper VI – Aspects of French- important nowadays, and
speaking society – positive features French is an important
3. You enjoy communicating with of a diverse society; life for the
language for me”.
people in their own language. marginalised; how criminals are
treated. Political life – teenagers and
4. Fewer and fewer British students the right to vote; demonstrations and “French has provided
are learning a foreign language strikes; politics and immigration. me with an alternative,
at A Level. You are thus a rarer • Literary text – students study a text
desirable skill”
commodity! from a prescribed list. Upper VI Students
Exam Board: AQA | Head of Department: Mrs E Bains 18Geography
“Geography explains the past, illuminates the
present and prepares us for the future. What
could be more important than that?”
Michael Palin, former President of the
Royal Geographical Society
Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers
Core Physical Geography: Our aim in the department is to
• Hydrology and fluvial help students acquire the skills that
Why Choose Geography
geomorphology will help them to understand the
at BKHS King Henry VIII? processes through which places at
• Atmosphere and weather
different scales have evolved in both
1. Linear examinations for the • Rocks and weathering
physical and human terms. Instilling
CIE modules, which gives Core Human Geography:
a spirit of enquiry is important for
significantly more teaching, • Population our students to develop the highly
• Migration transferable skills of research,
time when compared to the
• Settlement dynamics data collection and presentation,
modular approach.
Advanced Physical Geography: analysis and evaluation.
• Coastal environments
2. Azores field trip that By their very nature these
• Hazardous environments
directly supports your transferable skills can help students
Advanced Human Geography:
syllabus. access specifically geographical jobs
• Environmental management
such as cartography or geology, but
• Global interdependence are just as useful in careers such as
3. Devon field trip.
journalism or finance.
Whoever we are, and wherever we live, we all inhabit Planet Earth. Through the study of the processes that affect
both our human and physical environments, Geography helps us to understand where we live at a range of scales. In
these unprecedented times of climatic and political change, it has never been more relevant!
“The Azores trip was amazing and has really opened my eyes
to the wider world.”
“The skills I learnt in my Geography A Level have helped me so
much on my University course.”
“I didn’t realise just how interesting and thought provoking
Geography at A Level would be!”
Upper VI Students
Exam Board: Cambridge International Examinations | Head of Department: Miss M GriffithsGerman
“If I’m selling to you, I speak your language.
If I’m buying, dann müssen Sie Deutsch
sprechen.”
Willy Brandt, former German Chancellor
Why Choose German at Thinking of a career in business, economics or journalism?
BKHS King Henry VIII? Speaking German can bring you mega-bucks!
Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers
1. The opportunity to • Aspects of German-speaking society, • Journalism and broadcasting
explore Germany the changing nature of the family, • Business, Accountancy and
the digital world and youth culture Finance
through its culture,
including fashion, television, the • Government and diplomatic
media, history and service
media and the internet.
literature. • Multiculturalism; racism, integration • Tourism, Marketing and Media
and immigration. • Interpreting or Translation
2. Enthusiastic and • Artistic culture and political life of • Scientific and Medical
Germany. Art, Architecture, Festivals, Research, companies such as
committed teachers,
Theatre and Berlin. Siemens, Bosch or Bayer
who achieve excellent
• Literary text – der Besuch der alten • Engineering, especially in
exam results. Dame by Friedrich Dürrenmatt. the automobile industry with
• Film analysis – das Leben der firms such as BMW, Audi, VW
3. 1-1 support and help Anderen directed by Florian Henckel or Mercedes
from our dedicated von Donnersmarck (2006).
German Language “People often underestimate the power of a foreign language. It enables us to
Assistants. integrate more and meet new people more easily.”
“Learning German has allowed me to hone my communication skills and deepen
my understanding of the country through History, Media, Literature and Film.”
Upper VI Students
Exam Board: AQA | Head of Department: Mrs A Clegg 20History
“The most effective way to destroy
people is to deny and obliterate their own
understanding of their history.”
George Orwell
“The wide ranging resources provided by the staff
help to further our understanding of the topics.”
“The lessons are intriguing and entertaining.”
Upper VI Students
Historians are the custodians of the human experience: a thin line between
politicians, journalists, and their abuse of the past.
Imagine the chaos if we weren’t there. Unthinkable!
Why Choose History Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers
at BKHS King Henry VIII?
• There are varied options open to
• Churchill 1929-51 and A Level Historians as it’s seen as
1. History is studied in a variety of
British Politics 1951-97 a facilitating subject by Russell
different ways; your lessons will be
(British Depth Study) Group Universities, a subject
varied and engaging, not endless
that offers a wide variety of
note making!
• The American Revolution skills suitable to future study
2. You will learn crucial skills of and future careers.
1740-96 (Wider World
analysis, evaluation and debating. • Past students have taken a
Study)
3. The topic based essays offer a real range of courses varying from
opportunity to study the History medicine through to law.
• Russia and its Rulers 1855- • Future careers are varied,
that you love: you chose the
1964 (Thematic Study) ranging from the obvious,
subject and we guide you through
teaching and the heritage
the process.
• Essay based on a topic of industry, to the more exotic,
4. We believe in creating students
your choice campaign management,
who are historians, who possess marketing, journalism, law.
the skills needed to navigate the • History is a subject that keeps
ever changing world around us. opportunities open.
21 Exam Board: OCR | Head of Department: Mrs M GouldLatin
“The reason we should study Latin and Greek is that
they are the key to a phenomenal and unsurpassed
treasury of literature and history and philosophy,
and we cannot possibly understand our modern
world unless we understand the ancient world that
Why Choose Latin at BKHS King made us all”
Boris Johnson
Henry VIII?
1. Studying Latin improves your Latin – it’s not just for tattoos. Choose something that
ability to learn, helping to challenges you and makes you stand out from the crowd.
focus and recall information.
Latin is the language of law, government, logic, theology and
2. You’ll improve your medicine
English through deepened
understanding of language
structure. Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers
• Language like at GCSE but • Medicine and the Sciences
3. Immersion into dedicated closer to authentic Latin
teaching and a wealth of • Law and Political Science
subject knowledge. • Virgil, Ovid, Catullus – the
greatest poetry ever written • Vet, Journalist, Physicist,
4. It gives variety and broadens Accountant, anything you
your appeal. • Tacitus, Suetonius – history want Latin is a subject which
about some really unpleasant makes your CV stand out
individuals
‘I love the fact that we can spend all lesson talking about two lines
of poetry – it’s so different from every other subject’
‘It’s great knowing we learnt the grammar at GCSE so I can now
practise using my knowledge’ Lower & Upper VI Students
Exam Board: OCR | Head of Department: Mr N Jones 22Law
No man is above the law, and no
man is below it”
Theodore Roosevelt
Law is the overarching framework that supports our society and protects our liberty and freedoms.
The study of law develops skills in reasoning, precision, logical analysis and critical awareness.
Why Choose Law at BKHS Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers
King Henry VIII? • Legal system and law making • Barrister
• Criminal law • Solicitor
1. It’s relevant, challenging and
• Tort law • Politics
fun!
• Contract law • Criminology/forensics
2. No ‘split teaching’ – one
“I loved taking the role of a barrister in the mock trial competition
dedicated specialist for all
sessions. at Birmingham Crown Court. It brought my study of the criminal
justice system to life and allowed me to put some of the criminal
3. A great programme of trips, law theory we had studied into practice.”
activities and guest speakers
to bring the subject to life.
“I enjoy the challenge of solving problem questions using
legal authority from real cases. There’s always a good mixture
4. An excellent foundation for
a Law degree or to support of activities in the lessons too; we have lots of opportunities
higher level studies in other to review key content in interesting ways through games and
subjects. quizzes.”
Upper VI Students
23 Exam Board: OCR | Head of Department: Mr D LovellMathematics
“If people do not believe that mathematics
is simple, it is only because they do not
realize how complicated life is.”
John Von Neumann
The language that reveals the secrets of the universe.
Essential skills to improve your future.
Why Choose Mathematics Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers
at BKHS King Henry VIII? • Pure Mathematics, the • Scientist
secrets of algebra, calculus, • Engineering
1. Taught by subject specialists trigonometry and how to apply • Economist
with years of expertise and them
• Accountant
experience.
• Practically anything!
• Mechanics – modelling the
2. It opens the door to so many Newtonian world through
kinetics, projectiles and forces
future possibilities.
• Statistics – understanding the
3. It is a requirement for many chaos of the modern world via
university courses. probability distribution and
hypothesis testing
“It really gets you thinking!”
“10/10. Would highly recommend!”
Upper VI students
Exam Board: OCR | Head of Department: Dr S Barge 24Further Mathematics
“True pleasure lies not in the discovery of
truth, but in the search for it.”
Tolstoy
Why Choose Further Mathematics Expand your knowledge of the universe still further…
at BKHS King Henry VIII? Learn the most important result in history: e^iπ+1=0.
1. An essential requirement Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers
for many courses at the top • Mathematician
• Further Pure Mathematics –
universities. • Research Scientist
complex numbers, differential
equations and hyperbolic • Economist
2. Students can choose their functions.
Applied Maths options.
• Further Mechanics – circular “Supports my science
3. People will think that you motion and centres of mass. subjects, especially Physics.”
are the smartest person in
• Further Statistics – chi-squared
the room – and you probably “More fun than just doing
tests and expectation algebra.
will be!
Maths – it provides a
• Discrete Mathematics – complete picture rather than
algorithms, graph theory and
just part of it.”
game theory.
Upper VI students
25 Exam Board: OCR | Head of Department: Dr S BargeMusic
“If I were not a physicist, I would be
a musician.”
Einstein
Be part of a wonderfully dynamic and exciting department, developing skills across a huge variety
of areas in a creative, stimulating subject.
Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers “Tough but rewarding’”
• Composition comprises • Performance, arts administration, “Every music lesson is an
writing two pieces - one broadcasting, teaching
adventure!” Upper VI Student
free and one to a brief. • Law, medicine, politics, Civil Service
The briefs are connected • Develops skills in many areas –
to the different areas of
teamwork, self-management,
study represented in the
creativity, analysis, problem-solving
listening paper.
so highly valued by employers
• Performance is a crucial
part of A Level music.
Students have to perform
a 10 minute recital of
Grade 7 and 8 repertoire
which will be recorded in
April of Upper VI.
• Composers including
Mozart, Shostakovich,
Sondheim, Bach, Beyonce,
and many more...
Why Choose Music at BKHS King Henry VIII?
1. Mix of practical and 2. Wide range of 3. Incredible support 4. Develop language and
cognitive skills in university and career from a team with reasoning: musicians
a deeply engaging choices. huge experience perform better across
subject that embraces in education and all subjects than their
diverse topics. professional music peers.
arenas.
Exam Board: AQA | Head of Department: Mr R Newton 26“You never step in the same river twice” Philosophy, Religion &
Ethics
Heraclitus
How do you know what is right or wrong, good or evil? Future Jobs / Careers
Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
How can we best understand reality around us?
is a highly regarded subject, and
we have had students pursue a
Why Choose PRE at BKHS
Topics Studied huge range of subjects at Russell
Group and Oxbridge universities.
King Henry’s? • Philosophy, which includes areas
such as Greek philosophical
influence, arguments for and Common pathways include:
1. A small, specially catered
against the existence of God • Law
seminar room, ideal for our and the issues of experience and • Medicine
in-depth discussions. language. • Politics
• Ethics, which includes ethical • Business
theories both religious and non- • Creative Arts
2. Excellent resources and religious, their application to
euthanasia, business and sexuality,
support from a highly
as well as the validity of ethical
experienced team. “Philosophy, Religion and
discourse itself.
• Developments in Christian Ethics at its core helps you to
Thought, which is a Theology unit engage with why humanity
3. Department ICT facilities. including topics such as human
nature, moral principles and
and society are as they are,
actions, as well as the modern and how they should be”
world, incorporating ideas such as
feminism and secularisation. Upper VI Student
27 Exam Board: OCR | Head of Department: Mr P Bond“Physical fitness is not only one of the most
Physical Education important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis
of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.”
John F Kennedy
The scientific study of exercise, health and sport is big business, from the riches of
professional sport to the equally important personal fitness sector. The impact of sport on
both our individual lives and the global economy cannot be overstated.
Why Choose Physical Education
at BKHS King Henry VIII?
1. Excellent sports facilities that
enables teaching outside of the
classroom.
2. Thought provoking lessons that are
linked to practical examples.
3. Student centred learning
environment.
4. Physical Education enables you to
analyse the sports you love in great
detail and thereby improve your
own performance.
5. The wide range of theory will be
applied to practical performance
throughout the course making it
specific for your learning.
Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers “A Level PE lessons are my favourite
• Sports Performance, • Physiotherapist of the week. I enjoy how passionate
Evaluation and Analysis • Sports Therapist the teachers are for the subject and
• Contemporary Issues in • Sports Psychologist really go the extra mile to support me
Physical Activity and Sport • PE Teacher through the more difficult topics”
• Sport in Society • Exercise Physiologist
“A Level PE is a subject that always
• Biomechanics • Sports Technology Developer
has a practical application. I find that
• Sport Psychology • Sports Analyst
whatever I have learnt in the lesson,
• Skill Acquisition • Sports Development Officer I can use to improve my own sports
• Exercise Physiology • Professional Performer performance. This helps me understand
• Anatomy and Physiology • Sports Coach each topic in more depth”
• Fitness Industry
Upper VI Students
Exam Board: OCR | Head of Department: Mr C McKee 28Physics
“Somewhere, something incredible is
waiting to be known.”
Carl Sagan
Physics lets us stare deep into the universe and see its internal workings. The skills
you develop within Physics A Level are extremely highly regarded by universities and
employers alike.
Why Choose Physics Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers
at BKHS King Henry VIII?
• Particle Physics and Quantum • Physics, Astrophysics,
1. Brilliant expert teaching. Phenomena Geophysics
• Mechanics • Engineering
2. Plenty of practical work.
• Electricity • Medicine
3. Trip to CERN in Summer of Y12. • Waves • Finance
4. Engineering Education Scheme.
“The Sixth Form trip to CERN is an amazing experience to see
Physics applied into the real world.”
“You get to go to Switzerland and have the best time!”
Upper VI Students
29 Exam Board: AQA | Head of Department: Dr H Buttrick“The more you know yourself, the more
Psychology patience you have for what you see in
others.” Erik Erikson (1902-1994)
Why are you the person you are? Why do those around you do what they do? Psychology is the study of
how we perceive, experience and react to the world around us through the brain and mind.
Why Choose Psychology Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers
at BKHS King Henry VIII? • Theoretical Perspectives: The applications of Psychology to
biological, psychodynamic, future careers are many and varied
1. The course offered trains you to
behaviourist, cognitive, and and range across: marketing and
think like a Psychologist through
human resources and personnel in
its focus on five different positive
the business world.
theoretical approaches.
• Explaining relationships and It is also a valued asset for medicine
2. The content has personal other human behaviours and health care career pathways.
relevance and opens up
academic questions about the • Scientific research methods There are also many specialist careers
nature of being human. in Psychology it can lead to: criminal psychologist,
clinical psychologist, counselling,
3. It is applicable to almost any academic research, teaching to name
• Applying Psychology
area of life and its problems and just a few.
to an understanding of
issues.
Schizophrenia, Stress, Within the UK Psychology is the
Bullying and Criminal fourth most popular degree subject
4. Studying psychology will
Behaviours and highly regarded by many
develop research skills as you
employers.
carry out experiments. You
will learn to make informed
judgements on complex issues
“Psychology is life. It is something
and write with clarity and
sophistication. to be passionate about as it
transforms your outlook on to the
world.”
“Psychology is so varied in the
academic questions it tackles
makes the subject engaging,
exciting and often surprising.”
Upper VI Students
Exam Board: EDUQAS (WJEC) | Head of Department: Mr P ManningSpanish
“A different language is a
different vision of life.”
Federico Felini
If you love travel, Spanish is great. It is spoken in 20 countries and by 450 million people- a whole new
world to explore!
Whether you wish to study the language and its heritage or study languages as a complimentary
component as part of your degree course, it makes for an exciting and impressive qualification that makes
you stand out from the crowd.
Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers
Why Choose Spanish
at BKHS King Henry VIII? • Aspects of Hispanic society – • Languages don’t just lead
Modern and traditional values; to a career but make a
cyberspace; equal rights. great addition to any future
1. You will be taught be fun,
• Artistic culture – modern day profession
vibrant and well experienced • Translating/interpreting
idols; Spanish regional identity;
skilled professionals. • Foreign language intelligence
cultural heritage or cultural
• Global social media
landscape.
2. Talking in Spanish will be coordinator!
• Literary text – La Casa de
exercise for your brain! Bernarda Alba. “Spain and the Spanish speaking
Learning a language keeps • Aspects of Hispanic society world has such great diversity in its
your brain healthy- this is a –immigration; integration; culture and history…not knowing
racism. about it is inconceivable!”
fact!
• Political life – today’s
“ Spanish lessons bring the
youth, tomorrow’s citizens;
3. Your knowledge of language to life, it’s always a bit
monarchies, republics and
English will widen and strange at the end of a lesson when
dictatorships; popular you realise you’ve only been sat in
develop as you get to movements. a classroom as you feel as though
grips with the workings of • Film analysis – El Laberinto del you’ve been transported to the
language, expressions and Fauno. Spanish speaking world!”
idiosyncrasies too! Upper VI Students
31 Exam Board: AQA | Head of Department: Mrs M HusseinExtended Project Qualification
Abstract:- How does the
wing design affect the
flight of a foam plane?
The aim of my EPQ
was to investigate how
wing design effects the
flight of a foam plane.
I designed and built
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a a model plane out of
tremendously enriching and engaging nationally hobby foam board with three separate wing designs
recognised qualification in which students chose a topic which I compared to find the most efficient wing.
of their own desire and then write an extended essay The research portion of my project outlines the basic
or create an artefact based upon their topic. Previous concepts of flight as well as explaining how a wing
essays have focussed upon dental phobias, equality in works. I really enjoyed my whole project as I learned so
sport, what makes serial killers. Recent artefacts have many new things from both my research and the actual
included a: terrianum; crossbow; working computer; build process.
guitar and a bench made from upcycled snowboards.
Abstract: To what extent is Islam responsible for conflict
The EPQ is highly regarded by employers and in the world?
Universities due to the high level of independent
learning and original thinking that students have to go Terrorism has become increasingly prevalent within
through to achieve the award. The culmination of the society, with horrific attacks such as 911 and the
project is a presentation evening which is always well Manchester Arena bombing. In my essay I investigate the
received both in the Hall and on social media. Qur’an’s teachings on when conflict is acceptable and
whether it promotes the act of terrorism. Furthermore,
“Entering a room of 60 students all bursting with I look at the controversial “Sword Verses” within the
enthusiasm to share their research project with guests Qur’an. Oppositely, I talk about the hate crimes and
is quite a unique educational event. islamophobic attitudes that the Muslim community
are having to face on a daily basis as a consequence of
School Governor
terrorism from their extremist counterparts.
Supervised Study Support The step up from GCSE to Sixth Form work is significant
and can be daunting. Independent study is an
essential skill that students have to master in order to
be completely successful; it is the difference between
study at GCSE and A Level. It is important students
start working at the required level early in Lower VI and
we aim for 20 hours of independent work each week,
this includes homework.
Our student manager will work closely with you to
help develop the disciplines and skills required and
will design a study plan, which incorporates both the
As you enter the Sixth Form, it will be the first time in
required number of hours of study and commitments/
your school career that you will not have timetabled
co-curricular activities a student may have. Ongoing
lessons for the whole of your school day. Private
support and mentoring is always available to help
study is an essential part of the Sixth Form provision,
overcome barriers or issues and students have access
therefore in order to encourage positive study habits,
to numerous tools and strategies to help them study
students will complete some time in supervised study
effectively.
sessions with our dedicated student manager.
32Co-Curricular at BKHS King Henry VIII Leadership Opportunities
There is tremendous scope for leadership
Our co-curriculum is exceptional: you can develop new within the school community and BKHS King
interests, deepen your subject knowledge, let off steam, take Henry VIII Sixth Form students are encouraged
responsibility, show initiative and take the lead. We want our to apply for the most prestigious roles of
students to become resilient, confident, charming adults and
their school career. During this time students
citizens, and we know that it takes more than an exclusively
develop most importantly their collaborative
academic curriculum to achieve that. We offer an extremely
diverse range of co-curricular activities in which every student skills; managing, directing and inspiring a team
plays a part. to accomplish positive results. Elections take
place during the Lower Sixth for Head Boy,
Sport Head Girl and their Deputies.
Our sports provision is
extensive and caters for Also, there is the opportunity to hold prominent
sportsmen and women at all posts such as Senior Prefect, House Captain,
levels. We have a large number Senior Librarian or member of the Core Council,
of elite participants who Peer Support or Social Committee. These
represent their county, region positions of responsibilities are the highest
and even country and also ambassadorial roles for our Sixth Formers and
run clubs and competitions
each student thrives and develops personal
for those playing socially and
attributes beyond their expectation.
maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Outdoor Education Personal, Social and Health Education
We are very proud of our Outdoor Education program at BKHS
PSHE is an important and integral part of
King Henry VIII, which includes the opportunity for students
the Sixth Form curriculum and we have a
to pursue their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, either as a
continuation to their Bronze or Silver, or as a direct gold entry comprehensive two year programme. Themes
participant. are covered during an extended form period
encompassing aspects of personal, social and
Music and Performing Arts health education.
From the latest epic senior
production of Les Miserables The weekly sessions are delivered through
to our bi-annual concert at tutors or visiting speakers and students are
the Warwick Arts Centre, expected to participate in group activities
and our international tours or undertake independent learning. We aim
(most recently to Prague), for the topics to complement the soft skills
there are myriad musical and students acquire from the school’s Intellectual
dramatic opportunities, for all
Characteristics ethos such as humility, self
abilities and interests, from
assurance, good judgement and collaboration.
social to elite performer.
Our PSHE Programme includes;
Trips and Residentials
There are multiple trips for our students to take part in, • CV Writing • Introduction to
whether it is the Senior Sports Tour to South Africa, the • Personality UCAS and SACU
recent Music Trip to Prague or Economics Trip to Munich. Most Profiling • Student Finance
departments also offer a trip for students, which is curriculum
focused. • Time Management • Apprenticeships
• Safe Driving • Gap Year
Clubs and Societies • Stem Cell • Mock Interview
There is a wide range of clubs and societies for our senior Awareness Preparation
students, such as Law Society, Amnesty International and
• Blood Donation • Charity – Coventry
MedSoc.
• Health Issues Cyrenians
Our House System • Relationships, • Mindfulness
Our house system is at the heart of BKHS King Henry VIII and Consent and STIs Workshops
students feel a strong allegiance to their house, representing
• Higher Education
them and competing for them in various events and
competitions throughout the year. – Why go to
University?
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