Post 16 Study
For many years Newry High has offered a wide range of courses and subject choices for all students. Each year there are a large number of students who join our school to take up these courses. The information on this page should give some idea of the requirements needed to gain a place at Newry High to follow Post 16 courses.
Post 16 Options
Within the School we offer a flexible range of qualifications to suit most individual needs. Pupils entering Year 13 can study the following options or a combination of these options:
Option 1: 4 AS = 16 GCSE Points
Option 2: 3 AS = 12 GCSE Points
Option 3: 1 x 12 Unit A-Level (Health and Social Care) = 6 GCSE Points
Option 4: 2 AS = 6 GCSE Points
As Level must be chosen from the following subjects:
Art & Design
Life & Health Sciences
Biology
Maths
Business Studies
Moving Image Arts
Chemistry
Music
Construction
Physical Education (BTEC)
English Literature
Physics
French
Psychology (BTEC)
Geography
Religious Studies
Health & Social Care
Technology & Design
History
Travel & Tourism
ICT (BTEC)
GCSE Points
GCSE Points are awarded as follows:
| A* = 5 Points | A = 4 Points | B = 3 Points | C* = 2 Points | C = 1 Point |
Pupils must have at least a grade C, but preferably an A*, A or B in the subjects to be studied at AS level. It is desirable that GCSE grades include English Language and Mathematics – one at grade C or above and the other grade D or above
Other Criteria
Year 13 pupils are also required/able to complement their studies by participation in some of the following pursuits:
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- Repeat either English Language or Mathematics if a grade C has not been achieved in GCSE.
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- Develop their skills in computer literacy.
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- Careers Education is compulsory for one period a week, and private careers research is strongly encouraged and essential for UCAS applications and interview performance.
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- Participation in a Study Skills Programme / Day.
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- Additional Education/Personal Enrichment can also be achieved through:
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- assisting in the production of the School Magazine.
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- participating in leisure activities.
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- participating in the numerous other extra-curricular activities e.g. Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Sports Clubs, Peer Tutoring, Charity Committee, Reading Partnership Scheme, Marketing, etc.
assisting in the staging of the various School Productions e.g. Musicals, Dramas, Concerts, etc.
- participating in the numerous other extra-curricular activities e.g. Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Sports Clubs, Peer Tutoring, Charity Committee, Reading Partnership Scheme, Marketing, etc.
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- participating in the various Services to the Wider Community which are organised by or in association with the School.
Non-Academic Criteria:
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- acceptable attendance record
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- acceptable behavioural record
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- acceptable punctuality record
Interested.....
If you meet all the criteria and want more information we have and Sixth Form information booklet that you can download for extra reading. If you are already Sixth form and attend the school why not become a school prefect.
Sixth Form Booklet
You can Download the Sixth Form information Booklet and application form Below.
Sixth Formers
If you are interested in becoming a prefect please complete the prefect application form below.