Induction and Summer Homework 2025
Welcome to your Sixth Form Induction
A warm and enthusiastic welcome to the Sixth Form Induction at Elizabeth Woodville School! We are thrilled to have each and every one of you joining us for this exciting new chapter in your educational journey. As you step into our vibrant community, you will find a supportive environment that fosters growth, encourages exploration, and embraces diversity.
The next few years will be filled with remarkable opportunities, inspiring challenges, and unforgettable memories. Our dedicated team of teachers and staff is here to guide you as you embark on this transformative phase of your education. So, get ready to broaden your horizons, discover your passions, and create lifelong connections.
We cannot wait to see all the remarkable achievements that lie ahead of you.
Welcome to Elizabeth Woodville School's Sixth Form!
Mr Martin
Head of Sixth Form
Making the most of the induction days
The purpose of the induction event is to allow you the opportunity to get a feel of what it is like to study in the Sixth Form here at EWS. You are now embarking on a very exciting phase of your education and we wish you every success.
Make the most of this opportunity, get involved, find out about your chosen subjects and what it is like to study at EWS.
- It is an opportunity to meet new people and do something different
- Ask lots of questions
- This will allow you to make an informed decision about your options and choices
- Go along to the taster sessions, think about the fourth option, could this be your back up plan?
- Make sure that you access your transition work and ask any questions
- Mainly enjoy it!
Welcome Presentation
Study skills resources
As part of the induction day, there were sessions on study skills for Level 3 study, you can find the presentation here:
Sixth Form Bursary
Thank you for your interest in the Sixth Form bursary, you can find more information on the link below. The September 2025 information will be uploaded in the new school year.
Sixth Form Bursary Information
Transition homework
To prepare you for your studies in the Sixth Form each subject has set a number of tasks for you to complete. Please complete the tasks set for each of your chosen subjects.
The purpose of this work is to give you an insight into the subject that you intend to study. The aim of these tasks to interest you, to motivate you to inspire you to find out more about your chosen subjects.
Homework 1: Complete the study skills programme.
Transition to Sixth Form is a self-paced online course designed to help students get their time in sixth form off to a flying start.
There are 9 modules to complete
- How is Sixth Form different?
- Acing the Sixth Form academics
- Perfecting your existing skills
- Better time management
- Reflective learning
- Managing Sixth Form projects
- Outside the classroom
- Leadership
- Resilience
Click here to complete this homework
Homework 2: Homework for each of your subjects
You will have a homework tasks to complete for each of your chosen subjects. Please see the table below for further information
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Applied Business |
Please go to: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/money-business/business-strategy-studies/different-types-business/content-section-0?active-tab=description-tab set up a free login, then complete the online course about types of business ownership. Once complete, please email gavin.martin@ewsacademy.org.uk with a copy of the certificate. |
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Chemistry |
Information about the transition tasks can be found in the google classroom https://classroom.google.com/c/Nzg3NDkzMDA2Nzgx?cjc=6axgmphn |
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English Literature |
Complete activities provided in the summer learning pack - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QGCorrzP8Z9SMnSJlmI6qpmSOIanVliA?usp=drive_link |
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Geography |
Information about the transition tasks can be found in the google classroom https://classroom.google.com/c/Nzg2ODIxOTczMzM2?cjc=2cxxbdtu |
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Health & Social Care |
Health and Social Care and Covid-19 Task: Read this article by the King’s Fund and complete the task The King's Fund is an independent charitable organisation working to improve health and care in England. Our vision is that the best possible health and care is available to all. https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/blog/2020/04/health-social-care-covid-19-coronavirus Review/synopsis: Write a short summary about the article. Who, what, where, when, why? Include all key information of the story. Explain what was thought-provoking about it and the questions it led to. How did it make you feel? What impact is Covid 19 going to have on H&SC? (You may use other research to help you write about the impact of Covid 19 on H&SC, but consider your sources, how reliable is the source?) |
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History |
Tudors: Create a presentation of about 3-4 slides on the Wars of the Roses to understand what was going on pre-Tudors. You need to think about:
Germany: Create an in depth presentation of about 3-4 slides on the events of the final two years of World War One. You should think about:
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Maths |
Please complete the booklet given in the transition lesson. For a copy please email Hannah.Lindsay@ewsacademy.org.uk |
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Philosophy & Ethics |
Philosophy: Complete this Open Education online course: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/religious-studies/introducing-the-philosophy-religion/content-section-0?active-tab=content-tab Ethics: Critically assess this claim: ‘The action isn’t what matters, consequences matter. The end justifies the means.’ Using examples, write a two sided argument and reach a justified conclusion. Watch this documentary and write a set of notes about Socrates, and his involvement in Greek Philosophy. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b065gv2m/genius-of-the-ancient-world-2-socrates |
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Physics |
Please complete the homework task given in the transition lesson. For a copy please email joshua.shears@ewsacademy.org.uk |
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Product Design |
Please produce 2 slides about2 iconic and famous chair designs from the last 100 years (these will become an influence for the first project). more information on the ks5 product design google classroom. https://classroom.google.com/c/MjYzNzQ4MTg2MDda/m/MTM3MjQ4MjM1NDMz/details |
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Psychology |
During the session you will be given a summer work booklet which includes a range of research tasks linked to Psychology. In addition, you are expected to complete at least one OpenLearn course, for example https://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/psychology/starting-psychology/content-section-0?active-tab=description-tab |
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Sociology |
During the session you will be given a summer work booklet which includes a range of research tasks linked to Sociology. This will provide an excellent grounding for starting the course in September. |
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Sport |
Please complete tasks on the following document: |
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