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Year 13 Parents’ Information Evening
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Tonight’s AimsFor you to leave with a better understanding
of: 2013/14 results Key Stage 5 Ethos Target Grades Assessment, Recording & Reporting (ARR) Desired student behaviours Student Support, Care & Guidance
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• New teaching staff– James Dunn, Head of History– Scott Hynds, Head of Technology– Andrew Grace, Head of Business Studies and Extended Project– Samantha Amos, teacher of Spanish with French– Michelle Justice, part-time PE
• Welcome back– Anna Leonce, part-time English/Media– Shencyn Hughes, part-time geography
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SUMMER WORKSSUMMER WORKS
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Astro-turf seating English Block make-over – part 2 Library soft seating and reprographics relocation New roofs: art studio, Augusta and DT/Art Block Heating upgrade in Gravesend, Buckingham and
Augusta Windsor prep PCs have been upgraded but look
the same Augusta prep PCs have been upgraded and look
different
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Gordon’s SchoolYear 11 GCSE Headlines
Listed in the Daily Telegraph's 30 top non-selective state schools for the last 10 years
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A Level results consistently in the top 5 in Surrey
Over half all entries are in facilitating A Levels: maths, sciences, English, humanities and modern foreign languages
Over half of all university places are to top universities – Russell / 1994 Group
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ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT IN 2014-15 SUBJECT-BASED OPPORTUNITIES
PERIOD SEVEN OPTIONS a) Career-Industry Talks b) Camel School Magazine c) Yearbookd) Chesse) Latinf) Debating g) Presentation skillsh) TEFL Level 2 Qualification, two-day course (by application, free to all)i) LAMDA lessons free to all by application for those involved in (f) and
(g)
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Year 13Y12 careers interview and Morrisby debrief concluded by autumn 2014
Selected students receive a 1:1 interview with Mark Anderson, usually those not going to university
All students invited to a small group meeting
CV checking service, professional recruitment consultant visit to give 1:1 feedback on CVs Industry talks.
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Autumn Timetable
All the following talks will take place from 3.50-4.50pm:Tuesday 16th September - A Career as a PilotTuesday 30th September - A Career in the Sports IndustryTuesday 14th October - An apprenticeship with British AirwaysTuesday 4th November - A Career in the Secret ServiceTuesday 18th November - A Career in Social PolicyTuesday 2nd December - A Career in Law
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Value Added Results - AS level
2014 ResultsStudents made
progress equivalent to the
top 5% nationally
2012 - 14 ResultsStudents have made progress
equivalent to the top 20% nationally
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Value Added Results - A level
2014 ResultsStudents made
progress equivalent to the
top 15% nationally
2012 - 14 ResultsStudents have made progress
equivalent to the top 15% nationally
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The Key Stage 5 Ethos
Achievement Work Ethic
Securing the futureBalance
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School
Student Home
Helping students realise their
potential Learning
Student Support, Care & Guidance
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What level am I
working at?
How do I know?
What are my next steps?
The fundamental learning process at Gordon’s
Assessment events
Clear, specific targets related to students’ work
School
‘Position’ Statement
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A level Target Grades
School
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Year 13 Target Grades
A Level Grades
Average GCSE Grades
D C B A*A
A
B
C
D
Represents ‘average’ student
performance
Represents top 10% student performance
School
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AS Results 2014
Student GCSE Pts AS Target Grades AS Grades
1 5.5 B/C ACCC
2 5.7 B/C DDUU
3 7.4 A/B AAAA
4 7.1 A/B ABCD
School
GCSE Pts
A* = 8, A = 7, B = 6, C = 5
1.5
1
3.2
2.5
Average Effort Grade
Effort Grades 1 - 5
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High quality teaching and learning- Lesson observations, student voice, data analysis
Regular ‘next steps’ advice in lessons- Tri weekly feedback & half termly ‘Key Assessments’
Department reviews - Triennial
Work sampling- Students’ books/ folders audited
School
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Prep/ Self study timings- Year 12 = Minimum 6 hours/subject/week- Year 13 = Minimum 8 hours/subject/week
School
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School
Each half term there is a progress report sent home including:•Target Grade•Working Grade•Effort Grade•Next Steps advice*
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Assessment, Recording & Reporting (ARR) Gordon’s ARR Philosophy
- Little & Often (Every half term)- Conversation is better than written dialogue- Teacher’s judgement is valued
School
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Effort Grades1 = Outstanding2 = Very Good3 = Good but occasionally inconsistent4 = Cause for concern5 = Unacceptable
School
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School
Each half term there is a progress report sent home including:•Target Grade•Working Grade•Effort Grade•Next Steps advice – alternates half termly
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ReportingReporting
Target
Grade
A statistically generated A level grade that is personal to each student and subject.
Working
Grade
The A level grade that a student is currently working at.
Effort Grade
The grade that reflects how hard a student is working. It is not a reflection of academic ability or performance.
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Curriculum- 5 x 55 min. lessons per subject per week
Examinations- Linear (taken at the end of Year 12)- Controlled Assessment through KS5
School
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• There is no ‘magic dust’ at Gordon’s
• Those students who achieve great grades:
- work very hard and are resilient
- have 100% attendance
- do the ‘simple things well’
- prioritise their studies & make sacrifices
- see Sixth Form as their ‘full time job’
- spend the right amount of time on prep.
Student
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Some anecdotes:
- University places
- Sacrificing part time work
- Sacrificing a hobby
- Easter, May Half term & anticipation of hindsight
Gordon’s is full of healthy distractions but, given we deliver such an academic Curriculum and students are assessed predominantly at the end of Year 13,
including re sits, at some point they do become just that.
Student
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Sixth Form Agreement (new 2014 - 15)- Designed to support students academically- Comprises a commitment from Gordon’s to our Sixth Form students and vice - versa
School Sixth Form Agreement (new 2014 - 15)
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Gordon’s Sixth Form will provide:- Guidance time (8.20 – 8.40am)- AS/A level Target Grades- Quality teaching & ‘Next Steps’ advice- Regular reporting- Facilities & resources- Work Experience & Career guidance- Clear communication channels- Extra Curricula activities
School Sixth Form Agreement (new 2014 - 15)
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Gordon’s Sixth Form students will prioritise:- Attendance & Punctuality
- 100% at lessons & registration*- Effort
- Average effort grade profile of 2.0 or better - Achievement
- Meet ‘Next Step’ targets- At AS achieve no more than 1 grade below TG- At AS achieve no lower than a grade D
- Volume of subjects- Follow 4 AS levels
School
Students who meet this criteria will be ‘on track’ to achieve their potential.
Those that fall short of this criteria are in danger of ‘underachieving’ and extra self
study sessions will be prescribed.
Sixth Form Agreement (new 2014 - 15)
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Home
• Check books/ folders for quality of work/marking & organisation
• Regularly discuss school and ‘Next Steps’ advice
• Ensure students prioritise prep & get into good study habits
• Reward/ sanction consistently and regularly (accountability)
• Think ahead to career aspirations including University and/ or employment. www.ucas.co.uk
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Miss ConneryMiss ConneryHead of Sixth Form & Assistant Head Head of Sixth Form & Assistant Head
Teacher:Teacher:Developing The Skilled Sixth FormerDeveloping The Skilled Sixth Former
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Interviews with senior staff Heads of House & private study
facilities Re-mark and re-sit discussions Assessment Month in September UCAS & Career Morning Building new relationships Independent Learning: study skills
support Induction in and out of the classroom Planners & contact with home
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Heads of House, Head of Year, Teachers & Tutors Elevate: planned programme throughout the year Intervention: practical strategies to support
success Library Induction & Wider Reading Extension and Learning Support Private Study Facilities Admin Weeks Clinics & Revision Guides Outside Speakers & organised events UCAS, UExplore & Uni-Frog Reward & Celebrate
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Student evaluation reveals they are positive and happy because they enjoy good relationships with staff and other students.
As well as formal calendar meetings the pastoral team operate an open door policy for both students and parents.
We recognise the individual needs of students including the full range of Learning Support needs.
We recognise the stresses of A Level studies and have an experienced pastoral team including professional counsellors.
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Period 7 CCF & Duke of Edinburgh Volunteering Opportunities: 20 hours Leadership roles Inter-Form & Inter-House Extension activities Careers & Higher Education events Trips & visits Work Experience Evaluation Moving on
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Admin Week: W/B 15th September CV & UCAS Writing Day: Friday 12th September Oxbridge/Medic UCAS Forms: 15th September Study Skills Session: Friday 19th September Open House: Saturday 20th 10.00am-12.00pm UCAS & Target Grades posted : Friday 26th September Work Experience Parent Talk: Wednesday 24th September Exeat begins Friday 26th September Student Finance Talk: 1.30pm Wednesday 1st October Assessment month ends & Last Day To Change Subjects: Friday 3rd October UCAS deadline Monday 6th October Assessment month ends & Last Day To Change Subjects: Friday 3rd October Open Evening for new students: Wednesday 9th October Inter-Form Debating Final: Thursday 16th October NSA Report sent home: Friday 17th October School Parade & Harvest Festival: 19th October Half-Term Begins Friday 24th October
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Thank you for listening