Welcome to the Secondary School

Year 7 Curriculum

Aims of this session: To provide information

about the daily routine and expectations of students in the Secondary school.

The Curriculum. Pastoral care.

Secondary School Leadership Team

Ms Rachael HodgsonHead of the Secondary School

Ms Rachel EdwardsDeputy Head of Secondary

Ian PatersonAssistant Head of Secondary student Wellbeing

Cate NevengloskaAssistant Head of Secondary curriculum

Mr Patrick MooreHead of Assessment and Reporting

Bruce Hector – Year Leader for Year 7 (bruce_hector@bis.or.id)

The Secondary Office

Ibu Endah

PA to Head of Secondary

Ibu Anzi

Secondary Admin Coordinator

Timings of the DayStart of the school day 07.50

Registration, Tutor period 07.50 to 08.00

Period 1 08.00 to 08.55

Period 2 08.55 to 09.50

Break 09.50 to 10.15

Period 3 10.15 to 11.10

Period 4 11.10 to 12.05

Lunch 12.05 to 12.50

Period 5 12.50 to 13.45

Period 6 13.45 to 14.40

Activities 14.50 to 15.40

Curriculum Philosophy

Broad and balanced curriculum

Lifelong learners

Develop key skills

Preparation for future study

Holistic programme

Life Balance

Academic Curriculum in Year 7 English – 8 lessons a fortnight Maths – 8 lessons a fortnight Science – 9 lessons a fortnight PE – 4 lessons a fortnight Performing Arts(music, drama, dance) – 5 lessons a fortnight MFL x 2 – 8 lessons per fortnight Geography - 3 lessons a fortnight History – 3 lessons a fortnightComputer Science – 3 lessons a fortnightTechnology – 4 lessons a fortnight Art – 3 lessons a fortnight PSHE – 2 lessons a fortnight

Setting in Math's.We aim for all our students to reach their mathematical potential.

The years 7 to 8 are set into 6 classes and year 9 into 5 classes.

Set 1: Accelerated, this is for students who find the subject most accessible and are able to proceed at an unusually fast pace.

Set 2 to 5 (Sets 2 to 4 in year 9): These sets cater for the majority of our student who can proceed at a relatively normal pace. Although there is setting between these classes, we find that they proceed at similar pace.

Set 6 (Sets 5 in year 9): This set caters for those students who find the subject challenging and need to proceed at a slower pace.

Setting in English Students have been set based on their ability in English.

The aim is to ensure that students are placed in the group where they make the most progress and work at a pace which would be most suitable to their needs and ability. 

Year 6 have used a combination of previous years’ assessment data, initial baseline assessments completed at the beginning of the year and teachers’ recommendations when placing students. In year 7, over the course of the year, some students may move sets if the teacher feel that they would make more progress in a different group. Parents and students are always informed of any movement in advance.

Setting in English

In year 7 - 6 sets in total.

2 top sets

3 mixed ability

1 support set

Elizabeth 0’Sullivan. Assistant Faculty Leader – KS3

Personal Social and Health Education

Topics across KS3 include,

Relationships, study skills, bullying, safety online, and Sex Education are delivered.

Letters will be sent home prior to the delivery of the Sex Education component.

Programme important in personal development. Delivered by the tutor.

BASELINE TESTING

Midyis testing takes place in the first few weeks of Term and provides useful information about a students potential by evaluating skills. The test cannot be prepared for and the Midyis profile created is used within the school to inform learning and teaching.

The wider curriculum

Curriculum Enhancement Days

Visiting Speakers through PSHE

The Activities programme

Opportunities for community service and community involvement

Residential trips

Tutor Team at Key Stage Three

Tutors should be the first point of contact and play a crucial role in the home-school partnership.

Tutors care for the well-being of the students

Contact the tutor if you have a concern. Write a note in diary, call school or e-

mail. All e-mail addresses follow the same

pattern: name_surname @bis.or.id

What Year 6 Students look forward to about Secondary School

New Uniform

New Friends

Having their own locker

New Subjects

Being treated more like a grown up

More challenging work

“I’m worried about finding my wayto all my new classes and getting

shouted at if I am late”

“I’m worried about HOMEWORKbeing hard”

“I’m worriedabout gettingsplit up frommy friends”

“I might get DETENTION”

“What if I forget my

Locker

combination?” “I’m scared if I won’t remember all myHomework on time I will get a

Detention”

What Year 6 Students Worry About

The Swap Day Friday 6th June ‘The Real Deal’- Students

attend full day of lessons

Tuesday 24th June ‘Student Wellbeing focus. Making the transition.

Monday 18th August – Orientation Day• Lockers• Diary• Login details• Buddies

Look Forward! We recognise the differences between the Primary and

Secondary school.

Different subjects, teachers, rooms and the need to be responsible for books and subject specific equipment can be daunting.

The Swap Day help students to gain confidence and remove any major fears they may have. These provide students with the opportunity to find their way around the Secondary School as well as giving students an idea of what to expect.

If as parents you are feeling concerned or unclear about what you need to know or have further questions please contact myself or the Year 7 Year leader, Mr Hector.

Importance of Homework

A good, well-managed homework programme helps children and young people to develop the skills and attitudes they will need for successful life long learning. Homework also supports the development of independent learning skills and provides parents with an opportunity to take part in their children's education.

At BIS we aim to help our students develop into well rounded, happy and healthy individuals with a variety of outside interests. We believe that the school has a responsibility to provide reasonable and well managed homework activities to support this.

Homework, online information and Diaries

Homework is recorded on BISNET by teachers and in Diaries by students.

Diaries are an important tool for KS3 students and we ask parents to support us in promoting its as it assists students with organisation and time management skills.

Teachers often write notes in the diary to communicate to parents .

BISNet Parent’s View

Homework on BISNet

Homework Loadings: In most cases, students receive two pieces of homework

per night.

Homework is regulated for students in Key Stage 3 via a published timetable made available at the start of the academic year. The time that students should spend on their homework every evening should be approximately:

Year 7:Maximum 40 minutes per night Year 8:Maximum 1 hour per night Year 9:Maximum 1 hour 30 minutes per night

Homework Expectations

If there are any issues encourage your child to communicate with the subject teacher directly or write a note in the diary.

Communication should occur prior to the homework due date.

Uniform

Regularly checked by Tutors

Take pride in the school Uniform

In Home – School Agreement

Persistent incorrect uniform a letter, e-mail or phone call home.

Uniform

Physical Support- All about Balance

Sleep

Diet

Relaxation

Recreation

After school activities encourage participation.

Emotional supportStudents during years 7,8 &9 undergo major changesboth physically and emotionally.

They can be unpredictable, moody. Students have a number of things to deal with…home,

school, friends. This stage of their lives can be difficult Maintain good relations, let them know they are doing

well. Develop a positive sense of self in your child Communicate Take an interest in what they are doing

Keep us in the picture

All absences require a note or email from parents

Make sure we have correct email addresses and phone numbers so we can contact you easily

Parental absence – please inform the school and let us know who is looking after your child.

Home School Partnership

Address a small issue before it becomes a problem.

Well motivated students + great pastoral care + supportive and informed parents

= SUCCESS!