Everything Year 11 and prospective Sixth Form students need to know about moving into the Sixth Form at SHSB.
Transition to SHSB Sixth Form
Everything you need to help decide if SHSB Sixth Form is right for you, plus subject-by-subject transition work to prepare you for September.
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Preparing over the summer
If you are joining us in September, please complete the transition work below for each of your subjects. This helps you settle in quickly and get the most out of Sixth Form from day one.
Biology
Business
Watch and complete four worksheets:
Chemistry
Design & Technology
Drama
Economics
English Literature
Read in advance: The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald and Othello by William Shakespeare. Speak to your English teacher for reading recommendations. Additionally, add to your knowledge by using the English Review magazines in the school library, JSTOR on RM Unify, and beyond.
French
German
Maths and Further Maths
Maths Summer WorkMaths Sixth Form Induction Booklet
Read the booklet thoroughly and tackle the transition work over the summer, using MyMaths to help when needed. Work will be collected on your first lesson in September. A diagnostic test will follow to help you review understanding, so use the bridging units to support your preparation.
Physics
Sign up to Isaac Physics using one of the links below. You will be assigned 4 gameboards; each takes 30-60 minutes.
Isaac Physics — Group A (token 99HJU3)
Isaac Physics — Group B (token CJFX8G)
Isaac Physics offers videos, hints and tips for problem solving from GCSE through to university level.
Psychology
Spanish
Spanish Summer Work
From GCSE to A-Level Spanish — see the attached list of links (PDF above). Complete exercises pg 88 and pg 98. Additional guidance:
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