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Enriched Academic Path at Henry’s

PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND
At King Henry VIII Sixth Form, we This is complemented with curriculum HEALTH EDUCATION
have designed an enriched academic enhancements through Extended Studies,
path borne of the high ambition and guided Private Study, independent study 1 period per week, but also
aspiration we share with our students periods, Games, Community Service, through form time, assemblies,
and parents. and a programme of Personal, Social and consultations, with a focus
and Health Education. Some students upon helping students develop the
For most this will consist of a choice knowledge, skills and attributes
of three A Levels from a broad range will study four A Levels and undertake needed to make positive choices
of subjects, plus the Extended Project the EPQ in Upper VI. and navigate the demands of
Qualification (EPQ). modern life both now and in the
future.

A LEVEL PROGRAMME

Most students follow 3 A Levels,
delivered through 18 periods / 6
periods per subject per week. Students
choose any three A Levels from those
available (see contents page: A Level
Subjects at Henry’s). We do not have
pre-determined subject combinations
and endeavour to manipulate the
timetable around student choices.*

EXTENDED PROJECT
QUALIFICATION
2 periods per week: Generally studied
in Lower VI. Please see page 32 for
more information.

GAMES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

2 period per week; students can
represent Henry’s in team sports
such as Rugby, Hockey, Netball, INDEPENDENT STUDIES EXTENDED STUDIES
Cricket, Athletics and Cross Country.
The multi-sport option includes 7 periods per week. Private study 1 period per week: A broad programme
Basketball, Handball, Dodgeball, is an essential part of the Sixth of enrichment options. Recent options
Swimming, Table Tennis, Badminton Form provision, therefore in order have included: Philosophy; Italian;
and much more, whilst students can to encourage positive study habits, Maths for Physicists; Young Enterprise;
also choose ice-skating. Community students will complete some time in Modern Dance; First Aid, and Self-
Service involves supporting local supervised study sessions with our defence. Options change yearly.
primary schools or working in dedicated student manager.
charitable organisations.

*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 5 and in very rare cases low take-up may mean a course is not viable. The usual group size ranges from 5 to 14.