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Learners of today. Leaders of tomorrow.
Year 8 Curriculum Evening
Wednesday 2nd October 2013
A reminder about Key Stage 3
• Key Stage 2 = Years 3 to 6 at primary school
• Key Stage 3 = Years 7, 8 and 9 – the first three
years of secondary school
• Preparation for Key Stage 4/GCSE in Years 10
and 11(options next year!)
• Key Stage 4 is preparation for Key Stage 5 in
College VI!
What is different about being a Year 8 student?
• More settled and used to new
school
• Friendships still developing
• Possibly some group changes
• Some of the “gloss” may have worn
off - complacency
• New experiences and opportunities
• Build on successes and face
challenges from Year 7
How do we organise teaching groups?
Teaching
Groups
English ability Maths ability Language
ability
Health
and safety
- 20
students
Tutor
Groups
Mixed
College
Aquila English (3 hrs)
Geography (2hrs)
History (2hrs)
Maths (3 hrs)
Science (4 hrs)*
*Set 1: 3hrs
Latin (1 hr)**
** Set 1 only
French (2hrs)
PSHEE (1hr)
ICT (1hr)
RE (1hr)
DT (1hr)
Art (1hr)
Drama (1hr)
Music (1hr)
PE (2hrs)
Orion English (3 hrs)
Geography (2hrs)
History (2hrs)
Maths (3 hrs)
Science (4 hrs)*
*Set 1: 3hrs
Latin (1 hr)**
** Set 1 only
Spanish (2hrs)
PSHEE (1hr)
ICT (1hr)
RE (1hr)
DT (1hr)
Art (1hr)
Drama (1hr)
Music (1hr
Pegasus English (3 hrs)
Geography (2hrs)
History (2hrs)
Maths (3 hrs)
Science (4 hrs)*
*Set 1: 3hrs
Latin (1 hr)**
** Set 1 only
Spanish (2hrs)
PSHEE (1hr)
ICT (1hr)
RE (1hr)
DT (1hr)
Art (1hr)
Drama (1hr)
Music (1hr
PE (2hrs)
Phoenix English (3 hrs)
Geography (2hrs)
History (2hrs)
Maths (3 hrs)
Science (4 hrs)*
*Set 1: 3hrs
Latin (1 hr)**
** Set 1 only
French (2hrs)
PSHEE (1hr)
ICT (1hr)
RE (1hr)
DT (1hr)
Art (1hr)
Drama (1hr)
Music (1hr
What other opportunities do we provide?
• Extra curricular activities…
• Science College
• Drama and Music
• Sports
• Ski Trip
• Geography trip to Kew Gardens
• Sutton Life Centre
• Natural History Museum
How do we assess, monitor and report
students’ progress? ‘
• Regular informal class assessment
• Piece of work marked, with clear written
comments, after 6 hours of teaching, or after
every 3 weeks, whichever is the shorter
• Marking gives a description of the level of effort,
and 1-3 clear directions on how to improve work
in the future, taking into account the target RiLL
(30th September)
What are RiLLs?
RiLL R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10
NC Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
GCSE G F E D C B A A*
How do we assess, monitor and report
students’ progress? ‘
• College monitoring
• Student Planner
• CPA Progress Booklet
• Quick Report (20th December) AtL, on track
• Exams (w/b 16th June, results issued 4th July)
• Full Report (3rd June) AtL, on track
What is the Riddlesdown Commitment?
Our Ethos
To be a community in which all members are valued and value each other.
We are all leaders of the Riddlesdown community, responsible for our learning in Colleges and across the Collegiate.
We work together to maximise our own achievements and those of others.
Our Values
V alue each other
A im high
L earn and lead
U se our talents
E xcel in our efforts
S tick at it
Our Standards
We shall:
be a positive influence in lessons by working to the best of our ability and by showing respect to our teachers and
fellow learners
behave sensibly and show consideration to others around the Collegiate
maintain a calm and pleasant environment in which everyone feels safe and secure
show courtesy to members of the public and our local community when travelling to and from School, and be proud
representatives of Riddlesdown Collegiate through our appearance and conduct
complete homework, coursework and revision tasks to the best of our ability at home and ensure that we are ready
to learn before leaving for School
“Learners of today. Leaders of tomorrow.”
How do we reward students?
• Praise
• Stamps (Achievement in lessons, Pastoral, Extra-
Curricular)
• College Points
• Principal’s Commendation
• Jack Petchey Award
• Certificates
• Letters
• Assemblies
• Newsletter
• Termly Rewards
• Success in Inter-College competitions
assembly
newsletter.
What sanctions do we use?
• Warnings and reprimands
• Restorative justice
• Detentions
• Community service/withdrawal of ‘free’ time
• Internal exclusion
• External exclusion
• Permanent exclusion
How else do we support students’ learning?
• Tutors
• Pastoral Programme
• Learning Support Assistants
• HLTAs
• Library
• MacKay College
• College VI students
What can you do to support your child?
• Show an interest – talk about your child’s day
• Look at and use the Student Planner regularly
• Discuss, support and check homework and
presentation
• Help to organise time and equipment
• Provide a quiet place to work
• Ensure full attendance
• Know what’s going on in the Collegiate each term
When are Year 8 Parents’ Evenings?
• Aquila Parents’ Evening, Thursday 6th March 2014
• Orion Parents’ Evening, Monday 3rd March 2014
• Pegasus Parents’ Evening, Tuesday 4th March 2014
• Phoenix Parents’ Evening, Wednesday 5th March 2014
• CPA Parents’ Evening, Wednesday 8th January 2014
(5.00 – 8.00 p.m.)
Who are your first points of contact?
Year 8 Tutors
Aquila
8ASK Mr Knight
8SLE Mrs Easterbrook
8WLR Mr Rees
Orion
8AJK Mr Kay
8JEG Miss Gibson
8JJF Mr Fernandez
Pegasus
8CEG Miss Gavin
8JEN Miss Nordberg
8NRB Miss Bissessar
Phoenix
8AJV Mr Vass
8PJL Mr Langan
8SCS Mr Sims
Tutors’ email addresses
Aquila
Orion
Pegasus
Phoenix
Any questions..?
• Mr Smith – Principal
• Mr Dey – Senior Vice Principal
• Mr Moorhouse – Vice Principal
• Mrs Targett – Vice Principal
• Mr Wilkinson – Vice Principal
• Miss Findlater – Headteacher, Aquila College
• Mr Watkins- Headteacher, Orion College
• Miss Williams- Headteacher, Pegasus College
• Mrs Langan- Headteacher, Phoenix College
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