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Parent Information/Year 6 Transition Evening
Thursday, 22nd March 2012
Mr. Nicholas Botting
Deputy Headmaster and Head of Senior School (August 2011-2012)
Senior School Structure
Head
IB Diploma Coordinator
Deputy Head
Academic
Heads of Department
Subject Teachers
Deputy Head
Pastoral
Heads of Year
Form Tutors
Individual Needs
Key Staff for 2012 – Lower School
Mr. Sandy MacKenzie Head of Senior School (August 2012)
Ms. Claire Izat Deputy Head of Senior School - Academic
Mr. Gwyn Godfrey Deputy Head of Senior School – Pastoral
Mr. Dorian Brown Head of Year 7
(There is a Head of Year for all year levels; combined 12/13)
Philosophy and Objectives -‐‑ The Central Ideas
Individuality
Excellence
Collaboration
Community
Compassion
Global Perspective
Changing World
Risk-taking
Goals of the Senior School
Preparing students for the adult world
Giving them the skills and knowledge needed for lifelong learning
Introducing them to a range of subjects and studies
Making them more independent and self-aware
Showing them how to think and learn for themselves
Giving them confidence to join in, ask questions, help others
Laying the foundations for success after Secondary school.
Pastoral Structure
Tutor
Head of Year
Deputy Head of School – Pastoral
Head of Senior School
The College Counsellor may be involved at any or all stages.
New teachers Huge 18 year olds New friends New subjects New building New behavior expectations In contact with so many members of different staff Who to turn to if there is a problem?
Transition-‐‑ Key Issues from a student perspective
Year 7 Tutor Groups
Tutor Groups are formed in consultation involving the Junior School Year 6 teachers and the Head of Year 7. They will be formed according to the following criteria:
Gender balance Friendships groups (to an extent) Potential behavioural clashes EAL needs New enrolments
Year 7 Tutor Groups -‐‑ Changes
Changing from one Tutor Group to another is allowed only in extenuating circumstances
Changes will only be made where the College feels that it is in the best interest of the individual student concerned, and will benefit her/him and the students in the Tutor Groups
Role of the Tutor First point of contact for students and parents is the
Tutor
Responsible for student welfare
Friendly face first thing in the morning
Maintains an overview of student behaviour, progress and target-setting
Responsible for student administration
Presents the PSHCE programme
Will remain with the Tutor Group where possible
Heads of Year
Co-ordinate pastoral care for the year group
Lead China Week
Monitor academic progress within the year group
Where necessary, address disciplinary issues in conjunction with Form Tutor
Next level of communication and intervention after Form
Tutor
Responsible for PSHCE and Year Group assemblies
Communication with the College
The Tutor should always be your first point of contact.
The most effective means of communication include:
Emai l - For example: Mr. Dor ian Brown: [email protected]
Telephone – 5899 9910 & leave a message for the teacher to get back to you
The Student Diary
Transition Programme
Transition is on-going & is integral to the Year 6 programme.
Year 6 students will have a taster lesson in each of French and Spanish on 8th May.
They will receive a letter shortly after that to select their language option.
Year 6 students will receive “taster” lessons in the Senior School during the period 18th - 20th June.
Transition Programme
Year 7 will start the first day of the new academic year before the rest of the school.
The Year 7 school trip (China Week) is a great way for students and teachers to get to know each other – it is always a lot of fun.
The College Counsellor and Head of Year 7 will conduct a Transition Forum for parents in Term 1.
Transition will be the key element of the PSHCE programme for Term 1.
Camps and Trips
There are a number of opportunities for students to experience the opportunities that China has to offer.
Early in the year all students in the Senior School will attend a five day residential trip which we refer to as China Week.
Year 7 will travel to Hangzhou. China Week provides collaborative experiences outside the classroom. Subject areas take classes out on Field Trips throughout the year.
Senior School Curriculum Overview
Ms. Claire Izat
Deputy Head of Senior School – Academic
Homework
Homework timetable - 3 subjects per night, 30 minutes per subject
Plus, students should always be reading magazines, books and newspapers written in English
Week-long (or longer) projects/tasks should be worked on a little bit each night; not left until the night before they are due
To be recorded by student, in the student diary
1:1 Laptop Programme
All Year 7 Students will be participate in a full programme designed to introduce laptop use and policies in October.
During China Week there will be sessions for parents run by IT support.
All students must sign an “Acceptable Use Agreement”.
More detailed information please see the 1:1 section of our website.
Year 7 to 9 Subject Options
English Mathematics Science Mandarin Spanish/French/EAL Geography History Humanities (Year 9 only) PSHCE
Art Graphic Design Music Drama Physical Education and
Games
SeTing in Year 7
Most subjects in Year 7 are taught in Tutor Group classes.
The exceptions are –
Mathematics: Set into three band levels
Mandarin: Set based on first, second or foreign language experience, then upon ability.
MFL: Set based on student choices.
IGCSE, IB and beyond
IGCSE Subject Choices
IBDP: Subject Choices
Vocation Tertiary Education
Profession
IGCSE Programme
IGCSE Subjects
All students must complete the Core subjects: Group 1 English Literature and/or Language or ESL Group 4 Sciences: Biology, Chemistry and Physic Group 5 Mathematics All students must select four options, one selected
from: Group 2 Languages Group 3 Humanities Group 4 Creative Arts Group 7 Electives
The IB Diploma Programme
IB Subject Options 2012-‐‑14
University Offers to DCS Students
DCS students receive offers from universities all over the world – UK, Australia, USA, Hong Kong et al.
Offers from the UK include: Cambridge, Oxford, LSE, St Andrews, Bristol, Warwick, Durham, Exeter and Edinburgh. (See the current Newsletter for further details)
Offers from the USA include: Boston, Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Rochester, Oregon, Purdue and others.
Mathematics Overview
Mrs. Julie Thomas Head of Mathematics
julie.thomas@dulwich-‐‑shanghai.cn
Mathematics Year 7
Set structures next year
R – Set 1 R –Set 1
R – Set 2 R – Set 2
B – Set 3
The curriculum
R programme – accelerated British Curriculum Includes some year 8 objectives. This programme not only accelerates the students but places an emphasis on broadening and enr ich ing understanding, by requiring pupils to apply concepts in different contexts and to reflect on and evaluate their work B program- all Year 7 objectives
Regular Assessment
A week’s notice prior to the test (via email) Evaluation – stuck in book and returned to parents for signing
Equipment
Calculator – casio fx 82 These can be purchased from the School.
Learning Platform
www.mymaths.co.uk
Mark Pearce Head of Individual Needs
Transitional conversations about individual students will take place during Term 3 (April - June)
Learning Support: [email protected]
English as an Additional Language (EAL):
Mandarin in Year 7
Three Pathways MFL, MSL, MNL
MFL
Class One : Level 1 to 3/4 (beginners) Text book: Chinese Made easy book 1 to 2 Class Two : Level 4 - 5 (intermediate) Textbook : Chinese Made Easy book 2 - 3 Class Three: Level 5 – 6/7 (advanced)
Textbook: Chinese Made Easy book 3
MSL
One class – MSL-level 4 - 5 Text book : 《中文》 book 6 and 7 or 8 and 9
MNL
Class one – MNL – Level 6 Textbook: Shanghai Local Textbook 《语文》 5 to 6 (1)
Class Two – MNL – Level 7 Textbook: Shanghai Local Textbook 《语文》 6 (2) to 7
Assessment
Formal Test: twice a year for all three pathways
MFL: dictation weekly and unit test
MSL: dictation, reading and writing test
MNL: essay writing twice a week and book reading reports
IT programme
“Go Chinese” is a text based online programme for Mandarin MFL and MNL students
<ZhongWen> online programme for MSL students
For enquiries on Senior School Mandarin
Head of Senior School Mandarin
Ms. Annie Wang
Aims and Objectives of Y7 to 9 Science Curriculum provide a sound foundation, in knowledge, understanding
and practical skills, for IGCSE science increase competence in the scientific way of working use science lessons as opportunities for the development of
both scientific and general learning skills. appreciation of the relevance, importance and limitations of
science in the modern world stimulate interest and encourage enjoyment and curiosity in
science develop students who are capable of full participation in a
modern and increasingly more technological society
Key Features
3 year course Dulwich science curriculum in Years 7 to 9 based on
UK National Curriculum builds on previous knowledge - spiraling curriculum in tutor groups – no setting 5 periods a week same teacher, also teaches IGCSE and IB experimental subject – safety policy in a science laboratory homework: twice a week, 30 minutes each
Topics in Year 7
biology chemistry physics tissues and transplant
acids and alkalis energy and sustainable living
sex and science bubbles, bangs and burning
electrical circuits
ecology matters what a waste forces and their effects
classified materials from the earth
solar system and beyond
Assessment of
knowledge and understanding of science using science in novel situations science investigation skills
Types of Assessment
summative: o end of unit tests approximately one every 3 weeks; at
least one week notice given – common tests o end of year exam using SAT style questions
assessment for learning: o science investigation skills: design, data collection and
processing, conclusion and evaluation, manipulation o Open ended assessed tasks o ongoing in lessons
Questions?
Please feel free to ask any questions you feel may be relevant to the audience.
Alternatively please seek the individual member of staff.
If you think of a question later please email it to the Senior School Office [email protected] She will forward it to appropriate person.