St Patrick's
College 6th Form is the fastest growing
area within the school. The students come
mostly from within our own school but we
do have an open door policy and have welcomed
pupils from many of the other local schools.
St Patrick's College offer a wide and varied
range of subjects.
These are constantly
under review to ensure that we are catering
for the needs of all our students.
During the academic year 2006/2007, St.
Patrick's College has on offer, the following
A Level subjects:
Art
Biology
Applied Business
English
Geography
History
Applied ICT
Mathematics
Politics
Religion
Physical Education
The Child Development
course is only available in St. Patricks
College.
The curriculum
of St. Patrick's College is driven by the
needs of our pupils and we appreciate the
value of enrichment courses. To this end,
St. Patrick's College have introduced the
following courses:
G.O.M.L Italian
Driving lessons *
Work experience lasting one week for
year 13 students
Annual Christmas party that students
plan, organise and run
A Senior Council to represent the
student body
Fund raising for a variety of charities
A mentoring role for the year 7 transition
group
*part of the SELB road safety programme
Study Skills programme
First Aid
Communicate with the deaf project
We have an annual information evening for
Students and parents to link university
visits and the careers service.
In August we hold an open afternoon for
prospective students and their parents so
that we can provide individual support and
advice regarding course selection and career
opportunities and requirements. This is
just one aspect of the strong pastoral support
we provide linking subject teachers, form
teachers, careers staff, Year Tutor and
Co-ordinator of 6th form courses.
St. Patrick's College 6th Form is a dynamic,
highly motivated and happy group of students
who work together with their teachers to
achieve success in their chosen courses.
