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Sixth Form

CURRICULUM

All students at Brecon High School enjoy a full and varied curriculum in line with national requirements. To maximise student achievement (help students do their best) we use a mix of setting and mixed ability groupings. A variety of teaching strategies, both traditional and modern, are employed, including whole class teaching, individual, paired and group work. ICT is used extensively in lessons to aid learning which is why all classrooms are networked.

Key Stage 3 (Years 7 – 9) The following subjects are offered to all students in English:

English
Mathematics
Science
DT Computer Science
PE
RE
History
Geography
MFL
Art
Music Drama
Welsh

Welsh Medium Education

Brecon High School promotes bilingualism. Indeed, Estyn have noted that “Bilingualism is a strength and is actively promoted throughout the school.” All students study Welsh until the end of Year 11. In addition students are offered the opportunity to study the majority of subjects through the medium of Welsh. Students follow the same curriculum as pupils in the English stream except that they study the following subjects through the Welsh Medium:

Cymraeg
Science
History
Geography
MFL
Religious Education

Key Stage 4 (Years 10 & 11)

Compulsory subjects. All students study the following subjects:

English
Mathematics
Science
Physical Education
Welsh 2nd language
The Welsh Baccalaureate at Intermediate Level

Option subjects. Students make a selection from the following GCSE Subjects:

Art and Design
Motor Vehicle
Triple Science
Business Studies
Construction
Design and Technology
GCSE
Maintenance
Drama
Music
French
Geography
Computer Science
History
PE (GCSE)
Media Studies
Health & Social Childcare
Public Services
Agriculture

Key Stage 5 (Years 12 & 13)

Compulsory subjects. All students study:

The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma

Optional subjects. Brecon High School is part of a Post-16 South Powys Consortium of schools offering students access to a range of over 30 Level 3 subjects. Students can study the AS/A Level subjects below at Brecon:

English
Design and Technology
Mathematics
Geography
History
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
Drama
Health & Social Care
BTEC Sport

KS4 Options Booklet PDF

Brecon High School’s Sixth Form forms part of the Chweched Powys Sixth provision with all other secondary schools across the county. This allows us to offer a broad and varied provision to cater for the needs and desired career pathways of all learners. Our Sixth Form is a dynamic and vibrant part of the school community offering a wealth of new opportunities for learners.

As a school which lives by its inclusive ethos, our Sixth Form welcomes all those who demonstrate a commitment to their own development and success. We support, develop and inspire young minds in an environment where they have access to excellent resources and high quality teaching.

Through our partnership with other schools across Powys and using the innovative E-sgol video remote learning system, we offer a wide range of A Level and vocational courses. Whether the ambition is for a place at Oxbridge, a Russell Group university, an apprenticeship or a higher vocational pathway; Brecon High School can provide the right preparation and guidance. We are proud of the successes of our learners when they leave Brecon High School and of the high standards they achieve.

The Sixth Form programme includes dedicated careers advice, support via the SEREN Network for more able students, workshops with lecturers, visits to universities, a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities and additional support in the lead up to examinations. In addition, students receive practical and personalised support with their applications to university, securing valuable apprenticeships or employment in what is a highly competitive market.

The subjects currently on offer for study at Brecon High School are English Literature, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Design and Technology – Product Design, Drama, Maths, Geography, History and BTEC Sport.

There are also many opportunities for Sixth Form learners to develop their leadership skills by taking on roles such as those of the Head Team and our Peer Mentors. The Sixth Form has a designated common room with areas to study quietly and access to IT facilities. Our Sixth Form learners are excellent aspirational role models for younger pupils and great ambassadors for our school.

We welcome you to click on the link below to visit the Chweched Powys Sixth website for further information, and to view the video below which gives more details on what learners can expect as part of the Sixth Form at Brecon High School and the opportunities afforded by being part of the Chweched Powys Sixth provision.