Induction and Summer Homework 2024
Welcome to your Sixth Form Induction
A warm and enthusiastic welcome to the Sixth Form Induction at Elizabeth Woodville School! We are thrilled to have each and every one of you joining us for this exciting new chapter in your educational journey. As you step into our vibrant community, you will find a supportive environment that fosters growth, encourages exploration, and embraces diversity. The next few years will be filled with remarkable opportunities, inspiring challenges, and unforgettable memories. Our dedicated team of teachers and staff is here to guide you as you embark on this transformative phase of your education. So, get ready to broaden your horizons, discover your passions, and create lifelong connections. We cannot wait to see all the remarkable achievements that lie ahead of you. Welcome to Elizabeth Woodville School's Sixth Form!
Mr Martin
Head of Sixth Form
Making the most of the induction days
The purpose of the two induction days is to allow you the opportunity to get a feel of what it is like to study in the Sixth Form here. You are now embarking on a very exciting phase of your education and we wish you every success.
Make the most of the induction days, get involved, find out about your chosen subjects and what it is like to study at EWS.
- It is an opportunity to meet new people and do something different
- Ask lots of questions
- This will allow you to make an informed decision about your options and choices
- Go along to the taster sessions, think about the fourth option, could this be your back up plan?
- Make sure that you access your transition work and ask any questions
- Mainly enjoy it!
Welcome Presentation
Transition to Sixth Form, a free online course.
You will need a tutor2u free log in to access this course, please use your school email address to sign up.
https://ondemand.tutor2u.net/students/transition-to-sixth-form-skills-booster
Study skills resources
As part of the induction day, there were sessions on study skills
Sixth Form Bursary
Thank you for your interest in the Sixth Form bursary, you can find more information on the link below. The September 2024 information will be uploaded in the new school year.
Sixth Form Bursary Information
Transition homework
To prepare you for your studies in the Sixth Form each subject has set a number of tasks for you to complete. Please complete the tasks set for each of your chosen subjects.
The purpose of this work is to give you an insight into the subject that you intend to study. The aim of these tasks to interest you, to motivate you to inspire you to find out more about your chosen subjects.
| Applied Business |
Please go to: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/money-business/business-strategy-studies/different-types-business/content-section-0?active-tab=description-tab set up a free login, then complete the online course about types of business ownership. Once complete, please email gavin.martin@ewsacademy.org.uk with a copy of the certificate. |
| Biology |
Information about the transition tasks will be on the Google Classroom. Invites have been sent to all those who had chosen as an option. Please contact katie.gillick@ewsacademy.org.uk (North Campus) or cameron.nixson-engel@ewsacademy.org.uk (South Campus) for further information |
| Chemistry |
Information about the transition tasks can be found in the google classroom https://classroom.google.com/c/NjgwODIxMTU2ODYz Please contact katie.davis@ewsacademy.org.uk for further information |
| English Literature | Complete activities booklet English Literature activities booklet |
| Environmental Science |
Information about the transition tasks can be found in the google classroom https://classroom.google.com/c/Njk2NTE4NzkwNjA4?cjc=ul7qsz5 Please contact emma.medler@ewsacademy.org.uk for further information |
| Fine Art |
VISIT A GALLERY OR EXHIBITION If in London-
WATCH Audrey Flack and 17th Century Dutch painters - Vanitas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HEbTvqU6WY Use the link to access the google slide https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fziZEGtWWsR6B5sxK9sYcugRdxsSManJzaGo1bqX8qE/edit#slide=id.g2e7ece2c133_0_234 |
| French |
Read the book No et Moi. You can find an English version on Amazon. French version: https://amzn.eu/d/08I2zAvv
English version: https://amzn.eu/d/0cWlsjbR
Useful revision guide for later: https://amzn.eu/d/0dOZpxSW Watch a French film or a series and write a review about it. Here are some suggestions I found which I have seen and can say they are good (at least from a teaching point of view!) but there are much much more
Keep practising your grammar - Keep scrolling down on this website and you will find some grammar and even some Y12 work to get you started https://www.languagesonline.org.uk/Hotpotatoes/frenchindex.html#gsc.tab=0 |
| Geography |
Information about the transition tasks can be found in the google classroom https://classroom.google.com/c/Njk2NTI3ODgyMjQ4?cjc=hutx3g3 Please contact emma.medler@ewsacademy.org.uk for further information |
| Health & Social Care (Single and Double Award) |
Health and Social Care and Covid-19 The King's Fund is an independent charitable organisation working to improve health and care in England. Our vision is that the best possible health and care is available to all. https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/blog/2020/04/health-social-care-covid-19-coronavirus
Write a short summary about the article. Who, what, where, when, why? Include all key information of the story. Explain what was thought-provoking about it and the questions it led to. How did it make you feel? What impact is Covid 19 going to have on H&SC?(You may use other research to help you write about the impact of Covid 19 on H&SC, but consider your sources, how reliable is the source?) |
| History | Tudors: Create a presentation of about 3-4 slides on the Wars of the Roses to understand what was going on pre-Tudors. You need to think about:
Germany: Create an in depth presentation of about 3-4 slides on the events of the final two years of World War One. You should think about:
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| Maths | Please contact Mrs Lindsey on hannah.lindsey@ewsacademy.org.uk for further information |
| Philosophy & Ethics |
Philosophy: Complete this Open Education online course: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/religious-studies/introducing-the-philosophy-religion/content-section-0?active-tab=content-tab Ethics: Listen to these podcasts and write the following:
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| Physics |
Please click on the link below to access the resource |
| Product Design |
Please produce 2 slides about 2 iconic and famous chair designs from the last 100 years (these will become an influence for the first project). More information on the KS5 Product Design google classroom. https://classroom.google.com/c/MjYzNzQ4MTg2MDda/m/MTM3MjQ4MjM1NDMz/details Please contact michael.pearce@ewsacademy.org.uk for further information |
| Psychology |
Please access the summer work booklet Psychology summer homework booklet which includes a range of research tasks linked to Psychology. In addition, you are expected to complete at least one OpenLearn course, for example https://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/psychology/starting-psychology/content-section-0?active-tab=description-tab |
| Sociology |
Please access the summer work booklet Sociology summer homework booket which includes a range of research tasks linked to Sociology. This will provide an excellent grounding for starting the course in September. |
| Spanish |
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1g6ZUrWYlKPHszeOid0AxDh1nmB3qd_xM?usp=drive_link In the Complete Spanish Grammar PDF, work on Unit 1 and Unit 2. In the Power of Geography PDF, read the chapter and answer the questions. |
| Sport |
Please complete tasks on the following document: |
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