‘Flying Start ‘18th September 2014

17:00 – 17:30

OFSTED - Outstanding• “Outstanding because we ensure outstanding achievement

for all students and strive constantly to provide the best possible care and education for each individual… students are exceptionally well prepared for the future.”

What is special about Year 10?

• A fresh start – working for your reputation!• Behaviour points• Exclusions and inclusions• Attendance and punctuality• Core curriculum + pupils own path

• The most academic year – working for your future!• Focus• A space of one’s own• Achievement • Majority of controlled internal assessments completed• Work experience

How can you support your daughter/ward?

• Equip her• Help her learn to be organized• Talk to us• Be interested• Encourage her to join in!• Encourage participation in enrichment• Be knowledgeable• Homework website• Check homework• Encourage healthy balanced life style

We are proud of our results in 2014...!

English

Language GCSE

• 84% of year 11 gained A* - C in their English GCSE

English

Literature

• 93% of year 11 gained A* - C in their English Literature GCSE

English Language GCSE

OMAM / Crucible - exam,

40%

Poetry across time - exam, Year

11, 35%

Wuth Heights / R&J - C.A, 25%

English Literature GCSE

In Year 10..When? What? Assessment?

Autumn term •William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

•Classical and modern poetry

•Literature Controlled Assessment comparing themes (25% Lit. GCSE)

Spring term •Spoken language study

•The novel Of Mice and Men

•Spoken language controlled assessment (10% Lang. GCSE)

•Extended reading controlled assessment (15% Lang. GCSE)

Summer term • Media and Non-fiction •Mock Unit 1 examination

How can I support my daughter in English?

How can I support my daughter in English?

Grammar books

How can I support my daughter in English?

How can I support my daughter in English?

Writing •Encourage your daughter to write in a range of styles. Perhaps short story writing, articles for the school magazine, or a blog on a subject she is passionate about.

Reading •Encourage her to read a variety of newspapers and other non-fiction texts.

Reading • Reading for pleasure –

always have a book on the go!

Reading • Try more daring choices:

maybe a classic or prize winner.

• www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize• www.goodreads.com

“The only time success occurs

before work is in the dictionary.”

GB Super-Heavyweight Champion - Anthony Joshua

“Some people dream of great accomplishments, while others

stay awake and do them.”

Year 10 ScienceFlying Start Evening 2014

Year 10 Curriculum

• Triple Science- GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics • Examined June 2016GCSE Core Science and GCSE Additional ScienceExamined June 2016GCSE Core Science and Additional Applied Science Examined in June 2016OCR Core scienceExamined in June 2016

Core ,Additional Science and Triple Science

ISA controlled assessment worth 25%Exams in June 2015

Additional Applied GCSE60% Coursework completed in lessons40% exam- 2 exams in June 2015

Core Science3 exams worth 25% each and two pieces of controlled assessment worth 25%

Assessment

• Regular GCSE style questions as progress tests• Exam papers questions will be incorporated into lessons and

homework's.• Case study and data analysis task (OCR Core)• End of year exam in June 2015• ISA (GCSE coursework)• Terminal exams June 2016

How can you support your daughter

• Ensure she completes all homework thoroughly• Ensure she reviews her work and understanding after each

lesson and at the end of every week.• Ensure that a revision programme begins at home at least

eight weeks before the examination• Purchase recommended revision guide• Buy activelearn online access to textbooks• Visit Local science museum• Ensure 100% attendance at school• Ask her teachers for help if struggling

For £5 we can offer e access to science textbooks, assignments and revision material.

The importance of communication

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nts Students

Teachers

Thank you for attending the ‘Flying Start Evening’