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	Post 16 at Omagh CBS Welcome to the Christian Brothers Grammar School post 16 Area We offer 28 courses at AS and A Level to meet the needs of Post 16 students. You will have the option to choose a range of courses including Applied A levels in ICT, Business Studies, Leisure, Moving Images and Science. We also offer the OCR Level 3 National Certificate in Sport and Edexcel Level 3 National Certificate in Construction. This year we are offering Edexcel Level 3 National Certificate in Hospitality. We warmly welcome students from other schools who wish to continue their studies after GCSE. Fifteen students joined Year 13 from other schools in September 2009. Students in Year 13 take a minimum of three AS subjects, but may choose four. Post 16 students take a module in Home Economics as part of their preparation for living away from home. We are continuing to offer the Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (COPE) in this academic year. We have continued to develop our facilities for students with the opening of a fully equipped fitness suite. Post 16 at Omagh CBS is a special part of the school. Each student entering Year 13 will leave, after two years here, a different person. You will be a young adult with your own beliefs, values, knowledge and skills. You will have gained the confidence and maturity to face the challenges in the years ahead. You will make friendships which will last for a life time. I wish you success in your Post 16 studies. You may wish to gain further information on particular courses or aspects of life in Senior School. If so, please do not hesitate to contact our school, telephone should you decide to follow your Post 16 studies at Omagh CBS, I look forward to meeting you in August 2010. Jim Murray Head of Student Learning What Omagh CBS offers Post 16 Students? Omagh CBS has a long established tradition of achievement, success, quality teaching and learning at Post 16 Level. The special features of Senior School include: • Expert tuition in 28 subjects at AS and A Level • Level 3 Key Skills in Application of Number, Communication and ICT • Certificate of Personal Effectiveness • A friendly atmosphere where a committed team of teachers and support staff work in partnership with the students • A tutorial programme designed to help each student achieve his full potential • Specialist career guidance and advice on university applications and interviews • Work Experience • A Senior Prefect System • Involvement in the Student Council, the Pope John Paul II Award and the President’s Award • Opportunities to develop and show leadership qualities • An enrichment programme to broaden learning experiences • An innovative R.E. programme • A wide range of extra-curricular activities • A fully equipped Home Economics suite · A fully equipped Fitness suite • Extensive IT facilities • Excellent library facilities • A separate study centre with IT facilities and kitchen attached We offer a wide range of Advanced Level subjects, and you may choose from: • Accounting • Art and Design • Applied Science • Biology • Business Studies • Applied Business • Chemistry • Construction • English Literature • Further Mathematics • Geography • Government and Politics • History · Hospitality • Information Communication Technology • Applied ICT • Irish • Leisure Studies • Mathematics • Moving Image Arts • Music • Physical Education • Physics • Religious Education • Spanish • Sport • Technology – Product Design • Technology – Systems and Control All A Levels and Applied A Levels are modular. The AS (Advanced Subsidiary) modules in each subject are delivered in Year 13, examined and will constitute an AS Level (i.e. half an A Level) in that subject. A2 modules will be taken in each subject in Year 14, and these will then combine with the AS to produce a full A Level. AS and A Levels are graded on a scale of A-E. Students taking a BTEC course will be graded either Pass/ Merit or Distinction at the end of the two years of study. To give breadth and balance to your Post 16 subject choice we advise the following: • AS Business cannot be taken with AS Applied Business • AS ICT cannot be taken with AS Applied ICT • Applied Science should not be taken with Biology, Chemistry or Physics • Only one Technology course can be chosen • Only one of the sport related courses should be taken. Advice on making your choice of Post 16 Courses: Your choice of subjects at Post 16 Level should take account of three important factors: Career interests If you have a definite career area in mind, it is vital that you choose subjects that are essential for entry into that career area, e.g. Maths and Physics or Maths and Technology are required for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at Queen’s. For Medicine you will need Chemistry and Biology. Pages 44 and 45 of this booklet show the subjects required for a range of degree courses. Our career guidance staff will help each student to decide on his choice of subjects. Final decisions will be made in August after GCSE results are published. Likes and interests You will be studying four or three subjects for the next two years. It is very important that you enjoy each subject. Your interest and enjoyment of the subject will help you to make progress at AS and A2 Level. Ability There are no easy options at Post 16 Level. Whatever combination of AS subjects you select, you will need to have ability in the subjects and show a high level of commitment to your studies in order to fulfil your potential, achieve high grades and gain entry into the next stage of your career. It is important to choose subjects which • Are essential for the career you wish to pursue • Match your interests and abilities • You will enjoy studying Perhaps you have not yet decided on a particular career. If so, you must try to keep your options open and choose a balanced range of subjects. Take your time, research thoroughly, discuss the options with your parents, Form Teacher and our Career Advisers who will guide you to make informed decisions about your future.

Post 16 Prospectus download

	Title	Owner	Modified Date
	Post 16 Prospectus 2010-11	cbsOmagh Admin	17/05/2010	Download

Contact Details
Address: Christian Brothers Grammar School, Kevlin Road, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT78 1LD
Telephone: 028 8224 3567 Fax: 028 8224 0656 E Mail: info@cbs.omagh.ni.sch.uk