handbook year 10&11 - 2013.14

YEAR 10 & 11 HANDBOOK

YEARS 10 & 11 HANDBOOK

Telephone:

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Email:

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KEY STAGE 4

Year 10 & 11 Handbook

WELCOME!

Dear Parents:

It is a pleasure to welcome your son/daughter to Years 10 & 11 at Caxton College.

Year 10 is part of a two year course in International General Certificate in Secondary

Education (IGCSE). This is fundamental for progression into the Sixth form and beyond.

Students are required to take compulsory core subjects in Science (Double award),

English Language and Maths, as well as 3 optional subjects. They also study Spanish

Language, Social Sciences and other subjects in Spanish.

Year 11 is the second part of the two year course in International General Certificate in

Secondary Education (IGCSE), and as such is vital for progression into the Sixth form.

Students need to apply themselves fully and seize every opportunity to achieve the

grades they merit. They should make every effort from the outset to prepare

thoroughly for their examinations in all subjects.

We believe that a good education encompasses more than academic work. It involves

the personal and social well-being of the student. It is important to encourage

students to support one another through care, cooperation and shared learning and

celebrating the achievements of others. The success of one student is shared by all.

Therefore, we constantly strive to create an atmosphere which is demanding

academically as well as comprehensive, and attentive to the needs of all students. Only

in this way can they develop their potential to the full.

We take this opportunity to welcome you and your child.

Christopher Mason

(Head of Year 10)

&

Víctor Felipo

(Head of Year 11)

CONTENTS

Secondary Educational

System ......................... 2

IPad Project ………………………..3

Tutorials ........................ 4

Assessment & Reporting......5

Progression Policy ………………..6

Subjects ........................ 7

Complementary Activities....32

Extra-Curricular Activities..33

Homework.......................33

Timetables......................34

School material.................34

Transport........................34


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Spanish System British System Cycles Public Examinations

6º Primaria Year 7 KEY

STAGE 3

1º ESO Year 8

2º ESO Year 9 ESL IGCSE

3º ESO Year 10 KEY STAGE 4

4º ESO Year 11 IGCSE

1º Bachillerato Year 12 SIXTH FORM AS level/Advanced level

2º Bachillerato Year 13

THE SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

The Secondary school in Caxton

College encompasses three full key

stages, divided as follows: ‘Key Stage

3’ (Years 7 to 9), ‘Key Stage 4’ (Years

10 & 11) and ‘Sixth Form’ (Years 12

& 13).

This period covers the teenage years of

our students (from 11 to 18 years old),

which is why we consider this to be the

ideal time, not only to instil in them

good study habits, but also to make

them responsible for their own actions

and decisions, to show them how to

make the best use of their leisure time

and, of course, to try to mould them

into better people.

At this time, the tightly-linked

cooperation of teachers, parents

and students is essential. As a

result of this collaboration between the

school and the home, our students

obtain excellent results with which to

apply for University, while, on the way,

they grow into excellent individuals.

In Year 10, students, students start

their 4th and final obligatory key stage,

lasting 2 years.

In Year 11 pupils sit their IGCSE

exams (International Genera l

Certificate of Secondary Education),

thereby enabling them to obtain the

Certificate of ESO in the Spanish

system (Certificate of Obligatory

Secondary Education).

The IGCSE exams are a very important

part of our students’ education, given

that they will need the highest possible

grades in order to progress without

difficulties in Sixth form.

At present, in order to gain access to

Spanish Universities, students

submit their A Level grades as well as

those obtained in 2 extra Spanish

subjects chosen by the students

themselves, depending on the career

they wish to follow in the future.

The major challenges in Years 10

& 11:

The students will sit public

examinations over the next two

years which will influence their

academic future.

They will mature personally and

s o c i a l l y t a k i n g f u r t h e r

responsibility for their own

learning and life choices.

The students will have to make very

important decisions regarding their

future careers in Year 11. This will

help them to develop new abilities

and values.

"Accept responsibility

for your actions, and adopt a

healthyattitude to life”


PROYECTO IPAD

In Caxton College our aim is to always be at the forefront

of education, and we constantly strive to offer the highest

quality teaching and learning methods.

The introduction of new technologies has had a very

positive effect on our students, allowing them to

experience interactive activities and to develop their

potential as individual learners. IPads are used as an

alternative tool for learning, with teachers carefully

choosing the most appropriate method for the topic in

question: textbooks, oral discussion in class, or the use of

kindles. In addition, iPads allow the students to learn in

any place and at any time, and thus enable them to share

their knowledge in a variety of ways and with a wide

range of people.

We have recently launched Project 1:1 iPads for students from Years 7 and 8, which means that every child

in these year groups will bring their own iPad to school. The iPads are used in all areas of the curriculum

with the aim of encouraging the students to take more responsibility for their own learning, to develop

creativity and improve teamwork.

Students from Year 9 to Year 11 regularly work on the school iPads (we have two fully-equipped trolleys for

this purpose, with 26 iPads on each), which can be used for different purposes: Students can film

performances and presentations in order to self-assess their work; make their own films (using iMovie) at

the end of a topic, use the Pages app to develop their ability to create texts, and even carry out scientific

experiments with them.

Some of the positive changes that we have identified in our students following the introduction of the use

of iPads as an education tool are as follows:

They are more committed to their own learning, more motivated and willing to work harder.

Their levels of self—confidence and attitude towards their own learning have improved.

They are able to finish a greater number of tasks and reach higher targets than those predicted.

They are responsible for their own iPads.

The iPads allow them a greater freedom of choice, and thus, a greater sense of responsibility

regarding their work.

They face up to challenges and use their own reasoning and skills to solve problems.

We are really looking forward to continuing this exciting and challenging journey on the iPad Project!

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Year 10:

In Year 10, there are three assessment periods, each

ending in a Parents’ Report .

In all subjects taught in English, teachers assess using

National Curriculum criteria, as occurs in all British

centres abroad. These are then converted to a Caxton

grading scale from A to E. All pupils receive an

Achievement grade and an Effort grade at the end of each

term.

Please note that these grades will often feature a + or –

sign to indicate a student’s position in relation to the

actual criteria, and provides better differentiation among

the students. For example a C+ would indicate

achievement heading in the direction of improvement

towards the next grade, whereas a C- serves to illustrate

that the student is falling short of a grade.

There are final exams in the third term in the core

subjects. They make up 50% of the final grade for

British subjects, and 40% in Spanish subjects.

Year 11:

In the first term of Year 11, assessment is carried out on

a continuous basis, supported by regular tests. All work

is marked to IGCSE standards.

In the second term, the results of the “mock” IGCSE

exams in January will constitute 50% of the end of term

grade.

In the third term students will receive a predicted grades

report for IGCSE subjects, and a definitive report for the

rest of their subjects. These grades are based on the

grades that their teachers expect them to achieve in the

external examinations. The final external grades arrive in

mid-August.

<<<Examinations and Tests

Exams are very important in order to consolidate

knowledge and to gain an objective picture of a child’s

progress.

They also prepare students for future external British

examinations.

Parents should bear in mind that students may not

repeat examinations except in very serious or

exceptional circumstances. We recommend that you do

not plan any family trips or other activities which would

oblige your child to miss any school days.

If a student misses an exam or tests, they must

provide a medical certificate. If not, they will

receive a zero mark.

If a student has an unjustified absent the day

before or the day of an examination, they will

not be allowed to sit the exam, and they will

receive a zero grade.

TUTORIALS

1. The students have the help of a tutor throughout

Secondary school, who will see them first thing every day.

The tutor is responsible for monitoring individual

students, holding regular one-to-one interviews with

them, and giving them any support or advice they may

need.

As well as the meetings with tutors held by the school,

parents can always request a personal interview to talk

about their child’s progress.

2. Tutorials: During tutorials, students practise public

speaking, give presentations and hold debates.

They also receive careers guidance and help with study

techniques.

3. The school web page now includes a private area for

parents, where they can send and receive emails, see their

child’s Progress List which is updated weekly, see term

grades and receive documentation such as handbooks,

talks from the Psychologist and other items of interest.

ASSESSMENTS & REPORTS


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<<<Criteria for Progression to Year 11

In order to be allowed to progress to the following

year, students will have to pass IGCSE English as a

Second Language (ESL), if they have not done so in

Year 9. This exam has only one sitting, at the end of

May.

Students will only be allowed to progress to the next

year if they have passed all their Year 10 subjects.

There are 2 evaluation periods, June and end of

August.

Students can only re-sit exams during the August

evaluation with a maximum of 3 subjects failed. If a

student has failed more subjects, a panel of teaching

staff will decide whether the student will have to

repeat the year or not.

In some subjects, the re-sits may consist of a project to

be handed in, instead of an exam.

Special consideration will be given to foreign students

in their first year in the school as regards Spanish and

Social Sciences.

In addition:

Students must demonstrate an adequate level of

study skills, behaviour and effort for entering the

following year group.

<<<Criteria for Progression to Year 12

In order to be allowed to progress to the following

year, Year 11 students will have to meet the following

minimum requirements:

- Pass 5 IGCSE subjects, including English as a First

Language.

- Pass Spanish and Social Studies in June or August.

- Pass the remaining subjects: Religion/Ethics,

PSHCE, ICT or Physical Education. If a student fails

one of these, he/she will have to complete a project

over the Summer, to be handed in at the end of

August.

The external IGCSE examinations have only one

sitting, at the en d of May/beginning of June.

In addition:

Students must demonstrate

an adequate level of study

skills, behaviour and effort

for entering the following

year group.

A pass grade at these levels represents grades A-C

<<<Convalidating Sixth Form

The Spanish Dept of Education (MEC) requirements needed to convalidate British subjects taken in Caxton

College with the corresponding ones in the Spanish system are as follows:

To obtain the “Certificado de la ESO” (Obligatory Secondary Education certificate), successfully pass

Years 10 & 11, as well as obtaining 4 IGCSEs. If a student fails a subject both internally and externally,

he/she must re-sit this subject in the August re-sit period.

To obtain the certificate of Bachillerato (Sixth Form): successfully pass Years 12 & 13, as well as 4

IGCSEs & 2 A-Levels.

The convalidation requirements are not the same as those required by the school in order to progress onto

the following year (see “Criteria for Progression” above).


The Year 10 subjects can be divided

into 3 areas: IGCSE subjects, Spanish

subjects needed in order to

convalidate (Spanish Language and

Social Sciences), and other subjects

included in the Year 10 curriculum.

The obligatory IGCSE subjects are:

English Language;

Mathematics;

Combined Science (Biology,

Chemistry & Physics).

In addition, every student will sit 3

other IGCSE subjects, to be

chosen from: Art, Business Studies,

E n g l i s h L i t e r a t u r e , F r e n c h ,

Geography, German, History, Music,

P.E. and Psychology.

The rest of the subjects taken by

students in Key Stage 4 are:

Spanish Language;

Social Sciences;

Religion or Ethics;

PSHE & Career Skills;

ICT;

PE (practical);

Valencian.

YEAR 10 & 11 SUBJECTS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE>>>

Exam Board: Edexcel IGCSE English Language

Specification A.

Assessment: Assessment in English is ongoing throughout all

English lessons and homework. Students’ understanding and

skills are assessed through a range of methods, including class

discussion, drama activities, written work and the plenary part

of lessons. Each term, there will be some assessment in

controlled conditions. There will be a more extended end of

Year Exam, which will be worth 50% of the year grade.

In Key Stage 4, work is assessed according to the Edexcel

criteria for IGCSE English, with grades ranging from A* to E.

In year 10, we expect students to be attaining a minimum of a

C grade in line with the exam board criteria.

During Years 10 and 11, students will complete coursework

testing the skill areas of Reading, Writing, Speaking and

Listening. This will constitute 30% of the final IGCSE grade.

At the end of Year 10, all students who have learnt English as a

second or additional language will sit the IGCSE in English as a

Second Language, if they have not already attained a C grade

or higher in this examination. This external examination takes

place in late May. The final examination for IGCSE English

(1st Language) takes place in June of year 11.

A full mock examination will take place in term two in Year

11.

Homework: Homework is given once a week and students

are expected to spend approximately 60 - 90 minutes on it.

Homework forms a supplement to skills learned in class, or to

further independent thought on issues arising from texts or

classroom discussion. It allows a teacher to assess the extent

to which a pupil has grasped the contents of the particular area

of study. It is also the policy of the department to set

homework in the approach to exams that prepares the pupils

specifically for the skills they will be examined in.

Teachers need to be aware of any Home Tutors used by

students as some communication with the tutor is useful to all

parties.

Web Pages:

www.bbc.co.uk/KS3bitesize/english

www.revisionaid.co.uk

www.channel4.com/learning

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites

Number of lessons per two-week cycle: 7

Recommendations:

How to help with reading and written homework :

Always ask your child if they have checked their work for

punctuation, grammar and spelling errors. Encourage him/

Head of Department: Mr Stephen Miller

<<<Obligatory IGCSE Subjects

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her to use the grammar websites recommended to practise

areas of weakness. Even in English Literature, some

marks are awarded for

this and it aids clarity.

Encourage your child

to use a dictionary when

doing homework. This

will help to check

spellings and to widen

their vocabulary.

Encourage your child

to read English texts,

both literature and non-fiction texts such as magazines

and newspapers.

If watching TV or films together, ask your son or daughter

about what you are watching – learning to explore media

is a valuable way to encourage analysis of a range of other

texts.

English Courses Abroad: Many parents have opted to

take or send their son/daughter to England during vacations.

This has immense benefits for the development of the use and

understanding of the language in a range of contexts.

YEAR 11 ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Term One Term Two Term Three

Unit 10: Cultures and Travel:

An Unknown Girl

A Headless Goat

Writing coursework: Explore, imagine, entertain

Year 11 Mock

Unit 13: Writing Coursework: Argue, Persuade, Advise

Unit 16: Writing to explain

Unit 11: War:

The Last Night

Disabled

Refugee Blues

Reading Coursework

Unit 14:

A Passage to Africa

Boys Messing About

REVISION

Unit 12:

Speaking and Listening: Group task

Unseen reading

Revision

Unit 15: 2 weeks

Speaking and Listening task: Individual

YEAR 10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE


Unit 1:

Set up grop S & L “save the book”

Introduction to IGCSE and Reading skills

Beach safety

Unit 5: Poetry:

“Out, Out-”

Electricity Comes to Cocoa Bottom

Reading coursework on one of these texts

Unit 8: Argue and persuading:

Greenpeace website

Climate change: The facts

Explorer’s daughter

Reading Assessment Section A

Writing coursework: Argue, persuade,

Unit 2: Challenges:

S&L Group discuss/argue “Avalanche”

Touching the Void

Taking on the World

Writing to describe

Unit 6: Writing to Explore, Imagine, Entertain:

Coursework task

Unit 9:

A Chinese Cinderella

Veronica

The Necklace

Speaking and Listening assessment pair/individual

Unit 3: Writing to inform

Informal magazine article Unit 7: Unseen reading practice End of Year exams

Unit 4:

S&L Group task “Save the Books”

King Schariar


MATHEMATICS>>>

Head of Department: Mr Kevin Worthington

Homework: Homework will be issued and marked every

week and each piece should last about 30 minutes. In addi-

tion, pupils are encouraged to set aside some time over the week-

end to go over their work and highlight any problems.

Exam Board: Edexcel IGCSE (Higher Tier for Year 11)

Class Structure: For the purposes of teaching Maths, Year 10

pupils are first separated into two bands according to tutor

group; for example, tutor groups 10A&B and 10C&D. For each

band there will be 3 Maths groups, setted by ability. The higher

groups will contain the most able students while the lower group

will contain those students who continue to experience difficul-

ties in the subject. These groups will be monitored closely and

changes made as and when required throughout the year.

Assessment: Pupils will be assessed regularly throughout the

year with main exams at the end of each term. These exams are

worth 50% of the final grade for the year. Year 11 will have

“mock” exams just after Christmas. The external IGCSE exams

are taken at the end of Year 11.

Web Pages:

www.myimaths.co.uk

www.schoolsnet.com

www.mathsrevision.net

www.revision-notes.co.uk/GCSE/maths

www.channel4learning.com/apps/homeworkhigh

www.gcse.com


Recommendations: Each student will have a practice book

which should be used on a regular basis alongside the main text

to help support and reinforce their learning. Parents should

check pupils’ work regularly, sign any internal tests and make

sure pupils have the correct mathematical equipment.

Textbook: IGCSE Mathematics for Edexcel (Hodder Murray)

Year 11


2D and 3D objects

Working with data

Probability and Further probability

Using a calculator efficiently

Direct and inverse proportion

Quadratic equations

Advanced algebra

Functions

Further trigonometry

Graphs of curves

Vectors

Proofs

Calculus

Revision of all topics covered using revision chapters at the

end of the text book and past exam papers.

Year 10


Working with whole

numbers Graphs of straight lines Circles and cylinders

Fractions and decimals Simultaneous equations Pythagoras’ theorem

Ratios and percentages Inequalities Introducing trigonometry

Powers, roots and

reciprocals Number sequences Circle theorems

Working with algebra Travel and other graphs Sets

Algebraic equations Working with shape and space

Transformations and similarity

Geometric Constructions

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SCIENCES>>>

Head of Biology: Dr Bill Kemball

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YEAR 10 BIOLOGY


The variety of living organisms

Nutrition in animals Transport

Cells, Molecules & Movement

Respiration Ecology and Environment

Nutrition in plants Gas Exchange Revision

A man who dares to

waste one hour of time has not

discovered the true value of life”.

- Charles Darwin

Web Page: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/biology


YEAR 11 BIOLOGY


Reproduction Excretion Practical Skills

Inheritance Coordination and response Revision

Uses of Biological resources

The science IGCSE is a Double award qualification, which includes the

separate sciences: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Each science is

taught and assessed separately by specialist teachers. At the end of each

term, information is used on progress in Biology, Chemistry and Physics

to generate the end of term and end of year grades for each subject, as

well as an overall Science grade.

Exam Board: Edexcel IGCSE Science Double Award.

Internal Exams: Pupils will be given a breakdown of this at the beginning of the

year. The end of year exam for year 10 is worth 50% of the school year, in year 11 the

mock exam in January is worth 50% of the term 2 grade.

External exams: This is a two year programme. The Board examination is towards

the end of Year 11. There will be 3 papers to sit, one in each science. Students will

undertake practical work throughout the 2 year course and will be questioned on

their investigative and experimental skills in the final year 11 exam .

Homework: One per week including revision in each of the three sciences.

Recommendations:

- Read the text of covered material as often as possible.

- Do not leave revision to the last minute.

BIOLOGY>>>


SCIENCES>>>

Head of Chemistry: Ms Stephanie Boyko

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“COME CONQUER

CHEMISTRY”

YEAR 10


State of matter Periodic table Organic Chemistry

Atoms/Atomic structure Groups 1 & 7 Tests for Ions and Gases

Chemical Formulae and Equations

Oxygen and oxides

Chemical Bonding Hydrogen and water

Electrolysis Reactivity series

Web Pages:

www.wpbschoolhouse.btinternet.co.uk/page10/page10.htm

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/chemistry

www.gcsechemistry.com

www. S-cool.co.uk

www.revisiontime.com


YEAR 11


Acidity alkalinity and neutralization

Equilibria

Revision and Past Papers

Rates of reaction Hydrocarbons

Calculations Manufacture of important chemicals

Energetics

CHEMISTRY>>>


SCIENCES>>>

Head of Physics: Mr Stuart Ogilvie

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YEAR 10


Energy Resources and Energy Transfers

Waves Radioactivity and Particles

Waves Solids, Liquids and Gases

Radioactivity and Particles

“We can’t solve

problems by using

the same kind of

thinking we used

when we created

them.”

- Albert Einstein. Web Pages:

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/physics

www. S-cool.co.uk

www.caxtoncollegetic.com

www.doddlelearn.co.uk


YEAR 11


Radioactivity and Particles

Electricity

Practical Skills and Revision

Forces and Motion Electromagnetism

PHYSICS>>>


<<<Groups in the Core British Subjects

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Teaching groups in the Core Subjects:

With the aim of addressing the needs of all our students,

and maximising their academic potential, the core

British subjects English, Maths and Science are

organised in flexible class groups which do not

always correspond to their tutor groups.

The main characteristics of these groups are:

All the groups follow the same curriculum

They all sit the same exams

The teachers use different pedagogic styles.

The three subjects have different policies which

are outlined below.

English

In English, Years 7—9 have 2 support groups, with

a maximum number of 10 students in each, which

allows for more intensive support. The rest of the

pupils are distributed in groups of different mixed

levels.

The support groups are decided within the

department, and are based upon different criteria:

In Year 7:— the information provided by their

Year 6 teachers, including the results of KS2

SATs.

In Year 8 & 9:— data from previous years,

including internal assessments, teachers’

observations and end of year exams.

In Years 10 & 11:— the results of the ESL

external exam from year 9 are taken into

account.

Science

In Years 7 to 9 students are taught in tutor groups.

However, in Years 10 and 11 there are two high

ability groups, where students have achieved A or

high B grades the previous year.

Maths

From the moment students start in Secondary,

they are taught in ability groups according to the

following criteria:

In Year 7: information provided by their Year 6

teachers, taking in to account work and

internal and external assessments done during

the year.

In Year 8, 9, 10 & 11: internal assessment data,

teacher observations and end of year exams.

Students in all groups will all use the same

textbooks.


Head of Department: Ms Mar González

SPANISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE>>>

Homework: Issued and marked every week (approx. 30

mins each), depending on the school homework timetable. It

is important for work to be supervised at home.

Assessment: Regular tests on the material taught, as well as

projects throughout the year, which will make up the end of

term grades. In Year 10 there will be a final exam which will

make up 40% of the final grade. This will be the average of

the 3 term grades (60%) + the end of year exam (40%).

In Year 11 the end of year grade will be the average of the

term grades.

In Year 11 students will also sit an external examination:

Spanish As Level Edexcel (papers 1 y 2), which they

prepare during Spanish Language classes.

Exam Board: Edexcel.


Web Pages:

Real Academia de la Lengua: - www.rae.es

Instituto Cervantes: - www.cvc.cervantes.es

Servicio de orientación a la lectura infantil y juvenil:

- www.sol-e.com

Recommendations:

Encourage students to read, as this should be considered an

important aspect of their education. Students should also

join a public library, where they will have Access to a wider

variety of books and new technologies.

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<<<Obligatory Spanish Subjects

YEAR 11


Romance Literature. Texts.

Narrative between 1898 & 1939. Verb complements.

Narrative, poetry and theatre from 1975 onwards.

Realistic and natural literature. Techniques for cohesion.

Theatre between 1898 & 1939. Compound statements.

Latin American literature.

Poetry between 1898 & 1939. Modernist poetry. Statements and their classifications.

Poetry between 1940 & 1975. Juxtaposition and coordination.

Poetry between 1898 & 1939. The generation of 1927. Sentences: Subject & Predicate.

Narrative and theatre from 1940 to 1975. Subordinate clauses.

YEAR 10


Literature and literary language. Language and its structure.

Medieval prose. Noun clauses. Determiners.

Baroque poetry. Verb complements.

Medieval literature. Epic songs (“Cantares de gesta”). Statements. Classification and structure.

Medieval theatre. “La Celestina”. Noun clauses. Complements. Qualifying Adjectives.

The Novel in the Golden Age. Miguel de Cervantes. Compound statements.

Popular verse in the Middle Ages. Verb clauses. Verbs and Adverbs.

Renaissance lyrics. Noun clauses. Pronouns.

TheGolden Age of Theatre.

Cult verse in the Middle Ages. Noun clauses. Nouns.

The Novel in the Golden Age. The picaresque genre. Parts of a sentence.

Literature in the XVIII.


SOCIAL STUDIES>>>

Head of Department: Ms Mª Carmen López

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Year 10


Political Geography Physical Geography Economic Geography

Political & Territorial organisation of Spain & the Valencian Community

Physical Framework of Spain & the Valencian Community

Relief, Hydrography & landscapes

Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Sectors in Spain & the Valencian Community

Year 11


The 20th Century in Spain:

The Bourbons & Illustration in Spain

1st half of the 20th Century:

From the Restoration to the Civil War

Spain in the present-day:

Transition and Democracy

19th Century Spain:

Crisis in the Old Spanish Regime The Franco dictatorship

Homework: Homework is an important part of school

education. It gives the pupil the opportunity to work

independently, to consolidate and expand the knowledge

acquired during the lessons. It helps to prepare future topics

and create good study habits. Therefore, it is very important

to complete homework thoroughly and carefully. In this

subject, homework will be set once a week.

Assessment: In each evaluation period there will be several

tests: the average mark, along with the grades given to

homework and/or class projects, will add up the final

evaluation grade.

In Year 10: 3 evaluations & the final exam (worth 40% of

total).

In Year 11: the end of year grade will be the average of the

term grades.

IMPORTANT: Passing this course is a prerequisite for

obtaining accreditation with the Spanish system and a

certificate of secondary education (ESO).

Web Pages: Nowadays there are a large quantity of web

pages about History and Geography. Here we highlight some

of them, which cover general topics: for more specific

information, pupils can make use of the textbook. In each

topic references will be made to interesting and useful web

pages, related to the content of the lesson.

www.wikipedia.es

www.educahistoria.com

www.artehistoria.com

www.anayadigital.com


Recommendations: In this subject the pupil has to

understand and comprehend the subject, not just memorize the

content. In this way the student can establish links between

the different concepts. To understand the material well, it is

imperative that the student pays close attention to the lectures

(taking notes, etc) and participates in class. The notebook is a

very important element, as much for the student as for the

teacher, who assesses the quality of the notes, homework, work,

etc. throughout the year. Projects should be carefully prepared

during the time allocated and NOT the day before.


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ART>>>

Year 11


The External Exam.

Following an audit of prepar-

atory work the 10 hour exam

period will begin.

All preparatory studies must

be submitted alongside the

conclusion of the final exam

work.

All exam and course work

will subsequently be pre-

pared for the final exhibi-

tion and external moder-

ation.

Building on the skills from year 10 pupils move on more

complex issues. The subject for this will probably be “The

Human Condition”, although is also depends on the re-

sources and exhibitions available at the time.

Considering the work of artists such as: Kathe Kollowich,

Hopper, Munch, Francis Bacon, Carravagio, Henry

Moore, Chagall etc, pupils will work from the human

form aiming to express the depth of human emotions.

Outcomes will be in both 2 & 3D and will embed an ap-

proach to the Assessment Objectives to ensure greater

independence in the subsequent GCSE units.

They will apply the formula for a successful response to

the Assessment Objectives based on their 1st two units

and treat this as a ´mock exam´ project culminating in a

10 hour final outcome.

Portfolio Review & Exam

Preparation.

All previous GCSE work will be

reviewed, measured for success

and prepared for exhibition.

(Coursework = 60% & Exam 40% of the final grade)

Year 10


The Foundation Project: The theme for this project will

be selected depending on access to relevant exhibitions

and resources. Examples of potential subjects: Landscape,

Food & Natural Forms. The focus of this first GCSE project

is on exploring experimental painting, printing, drawing,

relief work, mixed-media, photography and new

technologies.

Pupils will develop their work in response to the GCSE

Assessment Objectives. This initial GCSE project will also

include guidance on written critical responses to Art works

and how to assess their own work to ensure a successful

grade.

After their first project, pupils will move onto a different theme in

which they will focus on addressing any of their weaker areas and

ensuring that all 4 Assessment Objectives are effectively covered.

There will be an experience of working under exam conditions

and increasing independence in the final term of year 10.

Independent Choice: Pupils will make a personal selection of

a theme taken from past GCSE Exam papers.

Head of Department: Liz Edwards

Homework: Homework is set every week and

forms an essential part of the coursework and

later exam preparation.

Assessment: Work set counts as 60% of the final

grade, and the end of year exam as 40%. The IGCSE Art

exam lasts 10 hours and is carried out over 4 consecutive

days, under exam conditions as set down by the Edexcel

exam board.

Recommendations: Visiting galleries and using a

sketchbook/notebook whilst there, is strongly

recommended. Using the guidance sheets provided when

looking at works of Art and making considered personal

responses is essential. Pupils should avoid repeating the

words of others, though reading art criticism in the

newspapers and considering their opinions will help

develop critical thought. Clarification and GCSE work is

available to view on the following website:

www.studentartguide.com.

Note for Pupils- Sketching regularly without worrying

about making it perfect is important, carrying a small

sketchbook everywhere you go will make this an excellent

habit.

Remember everything you learnt from the

“Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain”

sessions at the beginning of the course!


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BUSINESS STUDIES>>

Head of Department: Mr Les Golding

Homework: Issued and marked every week, to be

handed in the following lesson.

Assessment: In Year 10, continual assessment,

through case studies, class work and homework, plus

end of the year exam (one hour) of 50%.

Year 11: Continual assessment, through case studies, class work and homework . There will be a mock exam in term 2. There will be a 2-hour external exam at the end of Year 11.

Exam Board: Edexcel IGCSE

Web Pages:

www.bbc.co.uk

www.businessstudiesonline.co.uk

www.tutor2u.net

www.bized.co.uk

www.caxtoncollegetic.com (Moodle Page)


Recommendations: It is essential for students to

read around the subject and watch the business news

and to discuss in class what they have seen and read.

Students are encouraged to share any personal

experience of business with other students to give them

real-life examples of what they are studying. Year 11

students need to be conversant with events and

businesses in the UK and overseas.

Note: Students wishing to progress to A-Level Business

must pass IGCSE Business with a C grade.

Year 11


Marketing Mock exam Revision

The market Accounting and Finance Exam Technique

Marketing mix Sources of finance Revision

Market research Budgets and cash flow forecasts Final Exam

Study skills Cost and break-even analysis

Revision for Mock exam Financial statements

Year 10


Business Activity & the Changing Environment

Human resources Production

Objectives. Types of organization

Internal organisation Economies and diseconomies of scale

Factors of production Communication Methods of production

Primary, secondary and tertiary activity

Recruitment and selection Productivity

Location Training Quality

Government/External influences

Motivation and rewards

"Challenges are what make life interesting;

overcoming them is what makes life

meaningful”. - Joshua J. Marine


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Exam Board: Edexcel IGCSE English (Literature)

Assessment: Assessment in English is ongoing throughout

all English lessons and homework. Students’ understanding

and skills are assessed through a range of methods,

including class discussion, drama activities, written work

and the plenary part of lessons. Each term, there will be

some assessment in controlled conditions. In Year 10 there

will be a more extended end of Year Exam, which will be

worth 50% of the year grade.

In Key Stage 4, work is assessed according to the Edexcel

criteria for IGCSE English Literature, with grades ranging

from A* to E. In year 10, we expect students to be attaining

a minimum of a C grade in line with the exam board criteria.

A full mock examination will take place at the start of

term two in Year 11. The final examination for IGCSE

English Literature takes place in June of year 11.

Homework: Homework is given once per week and

students are expected to spend approximately 60 - 90

minutes on it. Homework forms a supplement to skills

learned in class, or to further independent thought on issues

arising from texts or classroom discussion. It allows a

teacher to assess the extent to which a pupil has grasped the

contents of the particular area of study. It is also the policy

of the department to set homework in the approach to

exams that prepares the pupils specifically for the skills they

will be examined in.

Teachers need to be aware of any Home Tutors used by

students as some communication with the tutor is useful to

all parties.

Web Pages:

www.bbc.co.uk/education/revision

www.sparknotes.com

www.cliffsnotes.com

www.s-cool.co.uk

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english

www.shmoop.com

Recommendations: Please see the recommendations for

English Language on Page 6. Also:

Help your son or daughter to find out about life in

England and Europe in the early part of 20th Century.

This can then be linked to the study of An Inspector

Calls.

Watch the movie of the book, Of Mice and Men with your

son or daughter and ask how it compares to the novel.

Which is better and why? How do the characters come

across in the film compared with the novel?



YEAR 11 ENGLISH LITERATURE

Of Mice and Men Piano

Hide and Seek

Half past Two

Telephone Conversation

War Photographer

Tyger

An Inspector Calls

Of Mice and Men

Anthology (Poetry) Revision:

Poetry and Drama


YEAR 10 ENGLISH LITERATURE

An Inspector Calls -J.B.Priestley

Introduction to The Anthology of texts for study

My Last Duchess

La Belle Dame Sans Merci

Remember

Sonnet 116

Do Not Go Gentle in that Good Night

Exploring poetry for assessment

If –

Once Upon a Time

A Mother in a Refugee Camp

Prayer before Birth

Poem at thirty-nine

Writing for the examination

Revision of An Inspector Calls for end of Year exam

ENGLISH LITERATURE>>> Head of Department: Mr Stephen Miller


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FRENCH>>>

Head of Department: Ms Cathy Desbois

Homework: Students are expected to learn

vocabulary on a regular basis, complete one written

homework assignment per week, and learn

grammar concepts in preparation for class tests.

Assessment: In Year 10, students’ homework and

classwork will be assessed over the term and they

will then sit a formal examination in a combination

of skills: listening/speaking/reading/writing at the

end of term.

In Year 11, students are assessed continually, and

at the end of each unit. There will be a mock

examination in January. Students sit 3 formal

examinations: Speaking, which is assessed

through a recorded oral examination in March/

April, (25% of GCSE grade); Listening &

Understanding (25%) and Reading & Writing (50%

of GCSE grade), which are assessed in the May/June

session.

Exam Board: Edexcel GCSE


Web Pages:

www.languagesonline.org.uk

www.linguascope.com (The teacher will provide

the code).

Recommendations: In order to experience

success in this language, students must show

interest in speaking French and participate in class,

have good organisational skills and note down and

learn vocabulary independently. They must try to

apply grammar in their written work and check it

thoroughly.

Visiting a French-speaking country is always a huge

benefit.

Year 10

1st Term 2nd Term 3rd Term

Me Where I live School

My Free time Let’s go! (shopping and special occasions)

future plans

Year 11

1st Term 2nd Term 3rd Term

We must work! jobs and world of work including work experience

Past holidays and ideal destinations- different tenses

The environment

Tourism Lifestyle- including health

REVISION


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Homework: Set once a week, sometimes homework

may be longer, combined tasks.

Assessment: For Year 10, there will be a test at the

end of each unit, and an end of year exam, which is

worth 50% of the final grade for the year.

For Year 11, there will be tests on terminology and

specific units. In January there will be a mock

exam, and the External exam in May/June will be

a 3 hour paper.



Web Pages:

www.esminfo.prenhall.com/science/geoanimations/animations

www.edexcel.org.uk

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/11_16/

site/geography.shtm

Recommendations: Students are encouraged to

make constructive use of the internet, both for home-

work as well as for keeping an eye on current affairs

relating to the course. The BBC website is very good

for this.

Head of Department: Ms Jo Mattingley-Nunn

GEOGRAPHY>>>

Year 10


Hazardous Environments

Urban environments - Field Trip

River Environments – Field Trip

Year 11


Economic Activity and Energy

Globalisation and migration

Revision

”If Geography in itself has any meaning, it is

that we are made to lift up our eyes from our

own little world, and look up at the complex

and magnificent World around us.”

- (Richard Burton (1821-1890), The Royal

Geographical Society)


GERMAN>>>

Head of Department: Ms Melissa Baxter

Year 10


The Media Today School Life and routine

Free time

Holidays Child, Friend, Citizen future plans

Homework: Students are expected to learn

vocabulary on a regular basis. They are also

expected to complete one written homework

assignment per week, and they will also be

requested to learn grammar concepts in preparation

for class tests. In Year 11, students are expected to

learn grammar concepts in preparation for class

tests and research topics independently in the

foreign language.

Assessment: In Year 10, students’ homework and

classwork will be assessed over the term (50% of

the term grade) and they will then sit a formal

examination in a combination of skills: listening/

speaking/reading/writing at the end of term

(remaining 50% of term grade).

In Year 11, students are assessed continually, and

at the end of each unit. There will be a mock

examination in January. Students sit 3 formal

examinations in the May/June examination

session: Speaking, which is assessed through a

recorded oral examination, (25% of GCSE grade);

Listening & Understanding (25%); and Reading &

Writing (50% of GCSE grade).



Recommendations: In order to experience

success in languages, students must show interest in

speaking German and participate in class, have good

organisational skills and note down and learn

vocabulary independently. They must try to apply

grammar in their written work and check it

thoroughly. Visiting a German-speaking country is

always a huge benefit.

Web Pages:

www.germanfortravellers.com

www.languagegames.org/la/german.asp

www.atschool.eduweb.co.uk/haberg/

reallyusefulge

www.nthuleen.com

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/

german

A man who does not know a foreign language is ignorant of his own.” –

Johan Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), German writer, scientist, master of poetry,

drama and novel.

Year 11


Staying fit Surroundings Problems

Working life The Environment Revision

Exam Preparation & oral examinations

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Head of Department: Ms Jeanette Nugent HISTORY>>>

Year 10


Development of dictatorship: Germany 1918-1945

The Cold War The USA, 1917-29

Year 11


The USA, 1917-29 China Revision

Homework: Homework will be set once a week

and will normally involve 30 minutes’ work.

Assessment: In Year 10 there are tests and exam

practices after each unit. There are also formal

assessments at the end of each term covering the

relevant topics. Most of the formal tests will be past

papers from Edexcel. In addition to these tests,

students will be monitored closely throughout the

year and each term students will have a one-to-one

session with the class teacher to review progress. At

the end of the year, there will be an exam which is

worth 50% of the final grade.

In Year 11, there is unit specific past paper and

terminology testing. There is a mock exam after

Christmas, and the External Exam of 2 hour 45

minutes is sat in May.


Web Pages:

www.bbc.co.uk/history

www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk

www.schoolhistory.co.uk

www.historyonthenet.com

www.historylearningsite.co.uk


Recommendations: All students are encouraged to

take an active interest in history in a number of ways.

This may include being taken to historical sites,

watching historical films and documentaries and

talking to family members about historical events and

people.

The reading of newspapers is useful, as it helps

develop some historical skills such as source

evaluation and interpretations.


Homework: Students will be set at least two home-

work task per week which will be both performance

and composition based.

Assessment: Assessment will be ongoing with set

dates for both performance and composition tasks and

coursework.

Year 11’s final exam will consist of a 1hour 15

minute listening and appraising paper sat in May. All

course work will be submitted for external moderation

at the beginning of May.



Web Pages:

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/music/

Recommendations: A Student’s Guide to Harmony

and Counterpoint—Hugh Benham.

Head of Department: Mr Gerry Paci

MUSIC>>>

Year 10


Miles Davis: ‘All Blues’ (AoS 3)

Unit 1: Record ‘Improvising as part of

an ensemble’.

Solo performance Recitals

Indian Music: ‘Rag Desh’ (AoS 4)

Handel: ‘And the Glory of the

Lord’ (AoS1)

Unit 1: Rehearse and record ensemble

performances.

Unit 1: Rehearse and record ensemble

performances.

Mozart: ‘1st Movement from

Symphony no. 40’ (AoS1)

Chopin: ‘Prelude no. 15 from Op.

28’ (AoS1)

Unit 2: Record composing task.

Year 11


Koko: ‘Yiri’ (AoS 4)

Songwriting (Unit 2):

Bernstein: ‘Something’s Coming’ (AoS 2)

Buckley: ‘Grace’ (AoS 3)

Moby: ‘Why Does My Heart Feel So

Bad’ (AoS 3)

Capercaillie: ‘Skye Waulking Song’ (AoS 4)

Schoenberg: Peripetie

Reich: 3rd movement from Electric

Counterpoint

Units 1 and 2: Rehearse for a performance of

the composition

Unit 1: Re-record solo and ensemble

performances as appropriate.

Unit 2: Redraft compositions as appropriate.

Revision and Exam

Preparation: Practice

papers and revision aids

“Music affords a kind of pleasure that

human beings cannot do without” -

Confucius

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Head of Department: Ms Sheryl Howells

GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE) >>>

Nº of Classes: 4 Theory lessons and 2 Practical lessons every 2 weeks.

Practical: Students are internally assessed continuously

for the practical element of the course throughout the

year. The final coursework mark is worth 60% of the total

mark and each student will need to offer four activities for

assessment. A practical GCSE level of 1-10 is given for

each activity and the best 4 sports are put forward for

moderation. The grade is based on learning and

developing new skills and techniques through a range of

different activities and also on the student’s ability to

observe and analyse different performances. Students will

undertake controlled assessments to complete their

analysis and performance component of the course.

Students will also plan, perform and evaluate a 6 week

training programme to incorporate different styles of

training methods as part of the coursework grade (12% of

the coursework grade). The practical is also externally

moderated in April of Year 11 via an external moderator

from Edexcel.

Theory: There is one exam at the end of the course,

which tests knowledge and understanding of the theory

element of the course. The exam is 1 hour and 30 minutes

and involves multiple choice questions, short questions

and longer answer questions. The theory component

accounts for 40% of the final grade.

Exam Board: Edexcel

PE Kit: All students must wear the Caxton P.E. uniform

of:

- Caxton College polo shirt

- Caxton shorts or track suit bottoms

- White sports socks

- Suitable sports trainers (no converse trainers)

It is advised that students bring a towel to take a

shower and on colder days wear an under shirt or

Caxton track suit top.

If the correct shirt is not available for any reason we

require a note of explanation and another appropriate

shirt should be brought. The student will not receive a

low level until 3 incorrect kits have been accumulated.

If a pupil is unable to take part in the lesson we require

a note written and signed in the student’s agenda on

the day of the lesson.

On these occasions students should still bring PE kit

and change, if not a low level will be issued as they will

still be expected to take an active part in the lesson and

get involved as much as possible taking on the role as a

referee or leader. This will help maintain the

professional atmosphere of the class and keep students

who are unable to take part physically engaged and

learning.

Recommendations:

It is advised that children should take part in regular,

continuous physical activity 3 to 5 times a week for a

minimum of 20 - 30 minutes to maintain a healthy

lifestyle.

“If you set a goal for yourself and are able to reach it, you’ve won your race. Your goal is decided by you: get there

first, improve your performance, or simply finish the race.”

- Dave Scott, Triathlete.

Year 10 & 11 GCSE PE*


Theory: Sports sociology & physiology, fitness & training (Edexcel)

Invasion Game 1 Invasion Game 2 Striking & Fielding

Net Game 1 Net Game 2 Fitness

Swimming Football Athletics

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PSYCHOLOGY>>>

Head of Department: Ms Claire Brunell

Homework: Homework will be set and marked

regularly each week with a particular focus on exam

style questions. There will also be assignments set so

students have an opportunity to conduct research

outside of the classroom. It is important that students

complete these tasks in order to understand how

psychologists conduct their work.

Assessment: There will be regular assessments

throughout the year to help the students learn about

exam technique and to check their understanding of

the topics. In Year 10 there are 5 units of work and

they will all be assessed by an end of topic test. These

will form a large part of the term grades. The final

assessment at the end of the year will be a 90 minute

exam that will be 50% of the year grade. There are

no external exams in Year 10.

In Year 11, there are 5 units of work and they will all

be assessed by an end of topic test. This is combined

with continual assessment of class work and

homework. There is a mock exam in January.

In Year 11, there will be 2 external exams in May.

The exams will be 90 minutes each and will each be

worth 50% of the GCSE grade.

Exam Board: AQA.


Web Pages:

www.bbc.co.uk/learning

www.bps.org.uk

www.en.wikipedia.org

www.holah.co.uk

Recommendations: Students should show an active

interest in research on human behaviour and they

should be starting to think about how to critically

evaluate the research. They should sign up to the free

research digest from the British Psychological Society

(www.bps.org.uk) so they can keep up to date with

interesting and informative developments in

psychology.

Year 11


UNIT 2

Research Methods

Learning

Social influence

Aggression

Sex and Gender

Revision and external exams

Year 10


UNIT 1

Memory

Non Verbal communication

Development of personality

Stereotyping

Research methods

Revision and exams

Start UNIT 2: Research Methods


RELIGIÓN/ETHICS>>>

Students who choose Ethics will NOT be allowed to change to Religion during the school year. If they wish to change, they can do so the following year.

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Head of Department: Ms Almudena Cózar

Course Content for Year 10: This subject aims to make students aware of the importance of the Bible as a Sacred text

for all Christians, and their main source of revelation.

Religion>>>

Year 10


The Holy Bible The Church Aspects of Christian morality

The Christian faith The Sacrament of the Holy Spirit

Homework: to be handed in once a week, on the

same day as the class.

Assessment Policy: This subject will be assessed

depending on a final Project to be assigned by the

teacher. Furthermore, homework, classwork (both

individual and group work), and the study of basic

prayers will add to the grade. The pupil’s participation

and attitude will also add to the final grade.

It is important for students to realise that not handing in

the project means they will fail the subject.

Web pages:

www.enciclopediacatólica.com

www.ecasals.net

When covering each topic, the teacher will suggest more

sites related to the themes discussed in each lesson.

Nº of classes per 2-week cycle: 2

Recommendations: Students need to remember that

Religion is not just a subject but also a way of life,

therefore the pupils’ education should be shared with the

families, and reinforced through discussion of topics at

home, practising basic prayers, etc.

Note: In Years 10 & 11, Catechesis in preparation for the

Confirmation is taught outside the school timetable, after

5.00pm. In order to be

a l lowed t o att end,

students should have

attended Religion

classes since they

s t a r t e d t h e i r

Secondary education.

Course Content for Year 11: In this year, the aim is to familiarise the students with the history of the Church. It must be taken into account that the content of the course is affected by the dates of the external IGCSE examinations.

Year 11


Characteristics of the Church; The Church in Antiquity

The Church in the Middle Ages

The church from the C15th onwards; The Church in Modern times


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Homework: Set once a week.

Assessment Policy: The evaluation consists of

handing in a project to be set by the teacher. Apart

from the project, the work during class time and

homework will be evaluated. Participation and the

pupil’s effort during lessons will also add to the final

grade at the end of the term.

It is important for students to realise that not

handing in the project means they will fail the

subject.

Web Pages: When necessary, the teacher will

inform the pupils about the most interesting pages

they should visit for the topics they cover in each

lesson.


Recommendations: It is recommended that

parents comment on the subjects discussed in Ethics

class at home, so that they can better comprehend

the importance of what is being taught.

Head of Department: Ms Almudena Cózar

Ethics>>>

Year 11

Term One Term Two

Citizenship in context:

Making ethical decisions

Environmental change and sustainable development

Citizenship campaign

Safer Internet

Changing communities: social and cultural identities

Attitudes to immigration

Year 10


Rights & Responsibilities:

Communities and identities

Human, legal and political rights

Rights, responsibilities of consumers, employers and employees

Power, politics and the media:

How the media informs and influences public debate and public opinion

The justice system

The global community

Challenges facing the global community

Participating in Society:

Current topics

Debating skills


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PSHE (Formación Humana>>>

Head of Department: Ms Carolina Cebrián

Year 10


Study Techniques The Influence of Television Anorexia and addiction to sports

Advertising Inner Beauty & Self-esteem Peer group pressure

Alcohol and Cannabis Beauty Stereotypes Good Relations: Friendship and Falling in Love

In Year 10 our aim is to encourage self-knowledge and

enhance pupils’ self-esteem with a realistic and positive

view of themselves. They should also discuss and

analyse the influence of beauty stereotypes, television,

advertising and peer group pressure.

For Year 11, the objectives of this course are to adopt a

critical attitude to social stereotypes, assess gender

differences as being of benefit to society as a whole, and

study equal rights and obligations between the sexes.

Students will analyse the relationship between freedom

and responsibility and the sense of invulnerability that

many teenagers feel.

Homework: Once a week.

Assessment: The subject will be assessed on the results

of the exercise handbook, the group projects and the

pupil’s participation during class-time.

It is important for students to realise that not handing in

the project means they will fail the subject .


Web Pages:

www.fad.es

www.lasdrogas.info

www.pnsd.msc.es

www.ordago.net

Recommendations: We suggest that you talk about

the themes dealt with in class at home with your

children. The topics discussed have a greater impact

when parents are also involved.

PSHE / CAREER SKILLS>>>

Our main aim in these subjects is to encourage knowledge of oneself, acceptance of

oneself and others, and understanding that there are different points of view regarding a

conflict or problem.

Year 11

Term One Term Two Term 3

Social Stereotypes Gender Violence Drugs as a social problem

Gender Equality A false sense of invulnerability

Freedom and responsibility


CAREER SKILLS >>>

Head of Department: Eduardo Selva


Introduction to public speaking and debate

Formal Debating Unit Student Leadership unit – students design, implement and deliver public speaking & debating sessions

Class representative elections Formal Public Speaking Unit

Careers guidance – Students continue exploring possible career paths and investigate the possibility of securing work experience and placements

Balloon Debates, Head to Head Debates and Persuasive Presentations – focusing on developing students’ presentational skills.

Careers Guidance – Students explore possible career paths and acquire deeper knowledge about relevant qualifications.

Inter-House Public Speaking

Competition

Philosophy for Children – students build concepts and arguments and give examples and criteria to improve logical reasoning, critical thinking and speaking & listening skills.

Assessment: Students will be assessed on their ability

to engage in public speaking activities and on their effort

and contribution in all classroom activities. This will

include both teacher and peer assessment throughout

the year.


- Students will be encouraged to develop their public

speaking, debating, thinking and interpersonal skills in

order to help them both make informed decisions about

their future and achieve ambitious career targets.

- PSC will support literacy work across the curriculum

by focusing on students’ speaking and listening skills.

- Students will also be concentrating on effective study

skills, time management, organisation and revision

techniques

Homework: Will be set over the course of the year.

"If your actions inspire others to dream more,

learn more, do more, you are a leader."

- John Quincy Adams

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Head of Department: Ms Sheryl Howells

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE) >>> For all Students

Year 11 PE *

Term One Term Three Term Three

Invasion Game 1 Invasion Game 2

Options

including swimming Net Game 1 Net Game 2

Fitness Dance

Year 10 PE *


Invasion Game 1 Invasion Game 2 Invasion Game 3

Net Game 1 Net Game 2 Striking & Fielding

Swimming Leadership Fitness

Fitness Dance Athletics

Assessment: At KS4 each activity is allocated 4/5

lessons per unit.

The students are continually assessed during the unit

with the last lesson put aside as an official assessment

where the students perform the key skills covered in

the unit as an opportunity to improve upon the

provisional grade the teacher has allocated them

before this lesson. National Curriculum levels are

given for each activity and an average is calculated at

the end of term.


Recommendations: These are the same as for

IGCSE PE, given on page 23 of this handbook.

“You cannot control what your opponent does. You can only

control what you will do.”

- A J Kitt.

*Order may vary within year group, depending on availability of facilities.


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Head of Department: Mr Stephen Neville

Homework: Pupils will receive homework occasionally,

when necessary.

Assessment: There will be continual assessment

throughout the year.


Web Pages:

www.caxtoncollege.tic.com

www. teach-ict.com

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize

Recommendations:

Children should be encouraged and made aware of

technology and technological advancements around

them to keep them up to date with an ever changing

society. They should be encouraged to use computers

as a means of developing and enhancing their research

and communication skills.

ICT is an important and essential part of the

curriculum. ICT supports academic achievement and

provides skills for every day life.

ICT (INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY)>>>

Year 10 & 11


Workshop on Game programming with

Java (Greenfoot IDE) Using Scratch for problem solving Programming and robotics

Programming Apps for mobile devices

using Appinventor Workshop on Photoshop

This subject will be optional in Years 10 & 11, and will be taught during Clubs time (on Wednesday afternoons). The ICT

club will consist of a series of workshops based around computer aided design and programming techniques.


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Assessment Policy: Continual assessment of

classwork throughout the year plus regular testing

(twice a term). This year, students will be prepared for

one of the official JQCV (official Valenciano

organisation) exams.

Web Pages: On the page www.cult.gva.es/jqcv it

is possible to ask questions and do mock tests

approved by the JQCV.


sessions per month.

Assessment: Regular tests on the material given as

well as projects throughout the year.

Recommendations: Students should be encouraged

to read in Valencian and to try to practise the language

whenever they can outside school.

Head of Department: Ms Pilar Tortonda

VALENCIANO >>>

Year 10 & 11


-L’imperatiu; -Els pronoms febles. -Els quantitatius; -El gènere d’alguns noms.

-Els possessius; -El tractament personal; -Alguns connectors; -Els exclamatius; -Els relatius.

-La preposició per a; -Expressions preposicionals de temps; -Passat perifràstic i perfet; -participis irregulars.

-Pronúncia de les oclusives finals; -Els signes de puntuació bàsics; -Pronúncia de /s/ i /z/; -Els sons /ks/ i /gz/

-Escriptura de s, ss, c, z, ç; -El prefix trans- i altres semblants; -La esse sorda i sonora.

-Pronunciació de /s/ I /z/; -Com sonen tg/g i tj/j; -Escriptura de g, j, tg, tj, ig.

-Vocabulari per a indicar direcció i situació; -Lèxic per a l’expressió del gust; -Tipus de vivenda; -Lèxic de l’alimentació; -Lèxic de l’àmbit domèstic.

-La telefonia mòbil; -Malalties i símptomes; -Verbs d’acord i desacord; -Lèxic de l’ensenyament; -Parts del cotxe; -El trànsit.

-Vocabulari mèdic; -Parts del cos. -Peces de roba; -Aficions; -Relacions familiars.

Year 10 & 11


-L’estil indirecte; -Els superlatius; -Plusquamperfet d’indicatiu i de subjuntiu; -Combinacions de pronoms febles.

-Verbs lexicalitzats; -L’expressió de la intensitat; -La combinació de pronoms de complement directe i indirecte.

- El passat simple (repàs); -Els possessius (repàs); -Els pronoms ho i n (repàs); -L’imperatiu (repàs) -El perfet (repàs); -L’expressió de l’abstracció.

- Com sonen x, -ig, -tx, -ix; -Escriptura de –ix, mb, mp mm.

-El so de la elel geminada i el dígraf tl; -L’ortografia de les consonants nasals a final de paraula.

-Ortografia de l, ll, tl, tll, l.l; -La pronúncia i escriptura de r/rr. -L’ortografia de la h, la b i la v.

-Adjectius per a la descripció psicològica; -Verbs de dicció; -Animals; -Accidents geogràfics; -Esports.

-Mitjans de transport; -Vies de comunicació; -Verbs de moviment. -El turisme; -L’oratge.

- Queixa i enuig; -Descripció de fets i esdeveniments; -Opinions negatives i positives; -Parts de la ciutat.


<<<Complementary Activities

Drama

Throughout the course, students will be

given the opportunity to attend a variety

of dramatic performances, some of them

given by professionals, and others by the

Drama Club which runs during Extra-

Curricular Activities.

In addition, the college puts on whole

school theatre productions for pupils at

specific points during the academic year.

Professional theatre companies are

invited into school on a regular basis. The

productions are in either English or

Spanish. The productions are a valuable

resource for a number of subjects across

the curriculum.

School Trips

The school encourages pupils to develop

their friendships and social interaction

beyond the school day. One of the most

important events in this respect is the

Year Trip. This experience enriches the

sense of companionship and promotes the

group ethos, not only amongst pupils, but

also with regard to the relationships

formed between students and teachers.

Campaigns

Throughout the year different campaigns

are held to promote values amongst the

students such as solidarity, respect,

tolerance towards other nationalities and

cultures and good relationships in the

school.

Games Day, Athletics Day

& Swimming Gala

The PE department arranges 3 Inter-

House sports competitions during the

year. “Games Day” primarily consists of

team sports, such as Football and

Basketball, etc.; whilst “Athletics Day”

comprises Field and Track disciplines.

The students can also take part in a

variety of events in the Swimming Gala,

both individual and group. On all of these

days, pupils will have the chance to

demonstrate what they have learned

during PE lessons.

Special Days:

Book Day:

On International Book Day all students

and staff take part in a collective 10

minutes of silent reading of an English

text.

Talks by Guest Speakers

At certain times in the year, guest

speakers are invited to give talks on

various topics of interest to the students.

Prize-Giving Event

In mid-June, there is a Prize-Giving

Evening for students from Years 7 to 10,

where their academic achievements as

well as their efforts are celebrated. Each

subject department awards a diploma to

those students who have obtained the

highest marks in their subject, or made

the best effort this year. In September we

hold another event for Year 12 & 13

students, based on the Year 11 IGCSE and

Year 12 A2 results from August.

Clubs Activities:

Teachers offer several Workshops so that

students can further their knowledge in

certain subjects, such as: Conversation

clubs in French and German, ICT

workshops or Scientific Experiments.

These are held during clubs time on

Wednesdays, from 3.15 to 4.50 pm.

The Choir (“Sound Lab”), meets almost

every lunchtime in the Music Room.

House System:

The House system at Caxton College is an

essential part of the school community

and provides friendly but fierce

competition for all to get involved in. All

students and teaching staff are allocated

to a House and join in with great

enthusiasm in the challenge of leading

their house to victory.

More detailed information can be found in

the “Working Together” handbook.

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Training Healthy Adolescents

Education is not only about the transmission of knowledge, but also about

the formation of values, habits and customs.

For this reason, we offer a wide range of extracurricular activities on

Wednesday afternoons, including sports, artistic and academic activities.

All students in this Key Stage should enrol in one of these activities as

part of their comprehensive education.

In May you will receive all the information you need in order to enrol.

Activities begin in September and end in June.

Those students who study Valencian Language or ICT will do so during

clubs time.

HOMEWORK

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Organisation at home

All pupils will be issued with a homework timetable at the beginning of the academic year. Subject teachers will set home-

work according to this timetable and the agreed formula for each subject. Additionally, we recommend that students de-

vote at least 2 hours a week to those subjects which they feel require more attention.

Sample of Years 10/11 homework timetable:

In Year 10 students are expected to spend at least one and a half hours a week on each IGCSE subject, including

Spanish. There will be times when even more may be expected of them, particularly as they approach their final examina-

tions. Revision and preparation for examinations is accumulative. Because IGCSE is a two-year course, Year 10

work will be tested in the final examinations at the end of Year 11. It is important that both parents and students are

aware of this. Notes from one year must be saved until the next. Regular reviewing of work done is essen-

tial over the two-year period and should start from the beginning of Year 10.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

WEEK A English

Option 1

Spanish

language

Science

Science

Option 2

Science

Sociales

Maths

Option 3

WEEK B English

Science

Spanish

language

Option 2

Maths

Option 3

Science

Option 1

Science

Sociales

At Caxton College homework is an important and integral part of the

learning process. It:

Provides an opportunity for staff and pupils to check knowledge and

understanding.

Consolidates learning.

Develops and makes demands upon an individual student’s self-

discipline, as well as important study and research skills.

Provides extra practice of work done in class.

Encourages family involvement in children’s learning.


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All students will need:

Pens, pencils, eraser, sharpener, etc.

A 30 cm ruler

1 compass

1 protractor

1 scientific calculator (we recommend Casio FX-85ES or a similar model provided it has the “replay” function).

1 pen-drive of 2 Gb

Exercise books (available in the school shop)

An iPad, minimum size an iPad 2 with 16 GB memory, is recommended to take notes and use in class when the teacher allows it.

<<<School Material

Textbooks may be purchased through the school.

They are charged separately and in some cases are

used for two academic years.

Exercise books are available through the school

since they are personalised for our centre.

The fee for school material in Secondary is desig-

nated for general school resources and includes the

cost of laboratory and art resources and photocop-

ies.

It does NOT cover the costs of individual materi-

als.

<<<School Transport

For Secondary students to go home alone from the school bus stop, written permission is needed from their parents.

Bus changes will not be permitted since the buses are filled to capacity. However, a student will be permitted to make his or her own change from bus to car by requesting this change in Reception. This will not require parental permission.

handbook year 10&11 - 2013.14

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