the winchester school - gems...
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The Winchester School
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Objective
To engage with parents and
share key information and
timelines to support student’s
over all development and
achievements.
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Topics- points for sharing
My Learning
Enrichment Opportunities
Attendance
Student Planner
Celebrations
Important Dates
Student Personal and Social Development
Care and SupportIntegrated Curriculum
Assessments
Parental Engagement
Parent Reps
Useful websites 3
Student , Parent and Teacher Collaboration
MY LEARNING
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Online Safety
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BYOD-Bring Your Own Device Policy
We encourage students to use their devices to explore
and research; however, there are few things that students
and parents must be aware of:
Students are responsible for their own devices.
School will not be responsible for any loss or damage.
Devices must be used in the lessons only when instructed by
the teacher.
Taking photographs/videos/recordings of fellow students and
teachers is strictly prohibited and will incur sanctions as
per school policy.
Read DIGITAL DEVICE RESPONSIBITY USE
AGREEMENT - page no 216
BYOD- Bring Your Own Device Policy
Posting unwanted/derogatory comments/photographs/
videos about students/teachers and the school on
social websites-Facebook/Whatsapp/Snapchat/Twitter etc.
and online classrooms like Edmodo is prohibited
Resorting to any kind of bullying in school or from home
digitally will be considered as Cyber bullying and will incur
sanctions as per school policy.
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To login to My Learning go to the school website http://www.thewinchesterschool.com and click on the My Learning link available.
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NEXT STEP -Alternatively you can go to www.gems.ae and click on My Learning Link
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Enter your username and password provided(same as OASIS)
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Click on Resource Centre on the Home page and then on School to access the Circulars, Newsletters etc.
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Click on Learning Spaces to access the Learning resources shared by the Teachers
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Home Learning and Resources Folders
Click on the available learning space. You will see
Resources folder which will take you to the resources for
the year group your child belongs to.
Home Learning will be uploaded every week.
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YEAR 07
Attendance
Attendance is directly related to performance and progress.
KHDA- 98% is outstanding attendance, 96% is good and
less than 92 % is unsatisfactory.
Punctuality – Be in school by 7:45 am.
Since Secondary Students are responsible individuals , we
do not encourage parents to be around the
classes/corridors during the school hours.
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Student Planners
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Student Personal and Social Development Log
It is mandatory that a student needs to be a part of at least one club, one internship and one volunteering per
TERM. Parents to monitor the Green Book and encourage your child to be proactive.
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Celebrations
We have a very strong REWARD system-
House points
Star of the month
Certificates to recognise students efforts and achievements in class
Recognition during Assemblies
Best Learning Environment / Best Learning Environment Promoter
Gold Leaf Award in every term
Principals’ Letter of Appreciation
Celebrations evenings/coffee mornings with the Principal
Sports day awards
Annual Prize day
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Enrichment Opportunities
Enrichment Programme:- we have an Enrichment lesson every week-
this is to best meet and provide a wide range of learning opportunities.
Additional Learning Opportunities- Activity coordinator will send out a
circular with different options on different days.
We also have different clubs like - music, debate, reading, drama.
In secondary school students have many options like , a wide range of
field trips and Overseas trips, MUN, World scholars, Astronomy Club,
Envinch Club, Business Club and many more.
We strive to give opportunities to all our students.
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OVERSEAS TRIP -WORLD WITHOUT WALLS
Our overseas trip destinations for this Academic Year –
Spain, CERN ( Switzerland), USA.
We also include overnight camps and local trips to appreciate the
culture and heritage of UAE. These activities and trips will help the
students to intrinsically embed the learning skills so that they
become confident global citizens with a thirst for lifelong learning.
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CARE AND SUPPORT
Career Opportunities
Career Counsellor – Ms. Sonali Gupta
Career Counselling/ advise
Career Fairs
Taster Lessons
Option Introduction Assembly
Option Evening
External Facilitators
Project Based Learning
Internships
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KEY FOCUS OF THE YEAR –Innovation,
STEAM Learning and Integrated Curriculum
This year one of the key addition to INNOVATION is integration of STEAM based
projects into the curriculum. Students will have numerous opportunities to take
part in exercises and activities that advance venture, development, innovativeness
and social commitment in the curriculum. In addition, students will be increasingly
involved in a scope of innovative exercises, Project Based Learning and make
choices throughout their learning journey. Some of the highlights for this
academic year includes.
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INTERGRATED CURRICULUM AND STEAM
Provisions
STEAM CAFÉ VEX ROBOTICS KITS
3D PINTER
LEGO KITS
3D THEATRE
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What is a Learning Menu ?
Empowering students through CHOICE while ensuring adherence to
important LEARNING GOALS.
A type of learning that provides a “menu” of activities-some that all
students must do, and some that allow students choices.
Ensures that each learner focuses on knowledge, understanding and
skills designated as essential.
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Choice Board -MATHS
SCIENCE
Assessments :- 4 Formative and 2 Summative assessments over three terms
Term 1:- 1 formative and 1 summative
Term 2:- 2 formative ( Year 9 will have summative assessments in Eng/Math/Science)
Term3:- 1 formative and 1 summative
Formative assessment :- is ongoing , based on day to day classroom practice, home
learning, projects given during the holidays, where both teacher and student use
feedback to improve learning and identifying what the next steps should be. This helps
us to form groups of children who are given specific support.
Summative assessment – end of unit, end of term, end of year. It is to measure the
level of success that a student has obtained and to evaluate student’s learning at the
end of the term.
This comprehensive assessment programme helps in obtaining a clear picture of where
a student is relative to learning targets. The more we know about individual students as
they engage in the learning process, the better we can support to ensure that all
students continue to achieve and move forward in their learning.
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Marking and Reporting
Formative:- Peer and Self Marking
Diagnostic Marking
Target setting
Summative:- End of unit tests, termly assessments and end of year exams.
These are marked according to National Curriculum level
descriptors, IGCSE grade bands for year 9 English and Maths.
International Benchmark Assessment: Progress Tests in English, Maths and
Science for years 7, 8 and 9. and CAT4 for years 8 and 9.
Tracking and recording data – Students’ progress is tracked and monitored regularly.
Underachieving students are identified and offered support.
Teacher marking is done in green ink-once a week, peer marking in blue and self in
pencil as and when in the class.
Report:- Three reports, one per term.
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End Of Year National Curriculum Attainment Expectations
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7 8
(c/b/a) (c/b/a)
Yr 9
Yr 8
Yr 7
Yr 6
Yr 5
Yr 4
Yr 3
Yr 2
Yr 1
Key
6a5b 5a
End of Year National Curriculum Attainment Expectations1c 1b 1a 2c 2b 2a 3c 3b 3aLevel 4c
Below
Curriculum
Standard
In Line
with
Curriculum
Standard
Above
Curriculum
Standard
6c 6b4b 4a 5c
Aim High Targeted Assistance Programme
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According to a 2007 study, parental engagement can add the
equivalent of two to three years of formal education.
(Harris & Goodall, 2007)
Consistent parental engagement:
• Impacts on student achievement
• Adds the equivalent of 2-3 years of formal education
• Results in higher grades and test scores
• Improves effort, confidence, attitude, attendance, life choices,
social skills and behaviour
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Parent Reps
We welcome Parent Reps for Academic Year 2016-17
Parent Reps have a very important role supporting in:
School development
Reading
Mathematics
School events- Fun fair, Language Fest, Art festival,
Parental engagement activities
Please leave your contact details with Ms. Michelle or email
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The Parent Reps Role
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Parent Reps Achievements
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Parents Teaching Parents English
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The Joys Of Being A Parent Rep
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www.bbc.co.uk/schools/spellits/ad_menu_flash
www.english-online.org.uk
www.readingmatters.co.uk
www.spinebreakers.co.uk
www.cool-reads.co.uk
www.teenreads.com
www.writebuzzschools.com
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/teach/
www.nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/secondary
http://www.parentcentre.gov.uk
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/popularquestions/
http://www.learn.co.uk
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Reading Book List – For KS3
Jane Eyre Charlotte Bronte
Ramona Forever Beverly Cleary
Little Women Louisa M. Alcott
Billy Elliot Melvin Burgess
Island of Blue Dolphins Scott O’Dell
Noughts and Crosses Malorie Blackman
Curious Incident of the Dog in
the Night-time
Mark Haddon
Frankenstein’s Aunt Allan Rube Pettersson
The Railway Children E. Nesbitt
The Family from One End
Street
Eve Garnett
The Alchemist Paolo Coelho
Wuthering Heights Emily Bronte
Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha Roddy Doyle
Empire of the Sun J. G. Ballard
The Hobbit J.R. R. Tolkien
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