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INDEX: YEAR 7

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Homework Guidance 1-3

Tips for Parents/Carers 4

Key Tasks for Students 5

Blank Homework timetable 6

What to do if..? 7

Art & Design – Homework Guide 8

Classics – Homework Guide 9

Computing– Homework Guide 10

Drama – Homework Guide 11

English – Homework Guide 12

Geography – Homework Guide 13

History – Homework Guide 14

Maths – Homework Guide 15

Modern Languages – Homework Guide 16

Music – Homework Guide 17

Physical Education – Homework Guide 18

Religion, Philosophy and Ethics – Homework Guide 19

Science – Homework Guide 20

Technology : Food – Homework Guide 21

Technology : Textiles - Homework Guide 22

D & T : Resistant Materials – Homework Guide 23

D & T : Graphic Products – Homework Guide 24

Exmouth Community College

Homework Guidance

The College believes that Homework is an important factor in the educational development of its students.

Homework contributes to the curriculum by:

reinforcing what has been taught in lessons helping students develop perseverance linking prior and current learning preparing students for future work encouraging students to modify and redraft work encouraging students to take pride in their learning teaching students to use resources independently helping students develop time management skills (e.g by meeting deadlines)

Homework contributes to outstanding learning when tasks set:

are regular and appropriate consolidate learning demonstrate high expectations promote high levels of resilience are marked fully with constructive feedback for improvement which is acted upon promote basic cross curricular skills such as literacy

Content

All students should be set regular homework tasks in each subject. This should be differentiated within departments to reflect students’ needs and ability. Tasks will include learning, reading, web-based activities (e.g My Maths), written tasks, research, preparing presentations. All research tasks should be clearly defined with guidance for the student. The libraries are able to offer support in planning or delivering these tasks. The following guidelines are given in the Parent Guide:

Year 7 approximately 30 minutes per subject Year 8 approximately 40 minutes per subject Year 9 between 45 and 60 minutes per subject Years 10 / 11 approximately 60 minutes per subject Post 16 Minimum of 60 minutes per lesson taught. Recording

Homework is recorded onto ‘Show my Homework’ online with details of the date set, the date due and a description of the task.

Homework should also be recorded in the student’s Homework Diary. Homework Support

College facilities are available to help students with Homework

Homework Club is available from Monday to Thursday between 3pm and 4pm in the Green Close Library.

Please ensure the permissions page is signed.

The ICT centre on Gipsy Lane site is open Monday to Thursday from 3pm to 4pm.

The Study Support Centre on the Gipsy Lane site is available from Monday to Friday between 3pm to 4pm.

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Non completion of Homework

No Homework Flow Chart

Level Student Teacher Intervention Outcome

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Fails to hand in homework or homework not completed to a satisfactory standard

Logs - No Homework 1

Teacher asks student to submit it at a later date or re-do homework to improve the standard. Note or stamp made in their Homework Diary. HW Coordinator Email sent home notifying behaviour incident.

Student hands in homework to a satisfactory standard Issue resolved

Student fails to hand in homework

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Fails to hand in homework for a second time or homework not completed to a satisfactory standard


KS Coordinator / HOD / SLT Either:- talk to student phone home

SLT detention Letter and Text sent home.

(see Departmental homework policies for sanctions) HW Coordinator Invites student to Homework intervention club.

Student completes and hands in homework to a satisfactory standard Issue resolved

Student still fails to hand in homework

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Fails to hand in homework for a third time or homework not completed to a satisfactory standard


HW Coordinator instigates Homework Report using SIMs report system and letter sent home. Teacher completes Electronic Report card. (Letter 1 – On Homework report)

Student hands in homework Issue resolved Letter home: (Letter 2 – Satisfactory outcome / Praise postcards)

Student fails the homework report

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Homework Coordinator Logs - No Homework 4

Homework Coordinator invites Parent with student to a meeting to discuss this serious matter. Individual packages are then put in place, this can include arrangements with REACH / Study Centre (KS4) or Homework Club (KS3) for student to complete homework and extension of the Homework Report for a further 2-3 weeks

(Letter 3 – Unsatisfactory report)

Student has a successful extended report Issue resolved Letter home: (Letter 4 – Satisfactory extension report)

Student fails the extended homework report

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Principal 5

Parent and student meet with the Deputy Principals or Principal. Paper trail of evidence provided by Teacher, HoD /HoY and Homework Coordinator

Principal’s decision regarding future outcome.

Students failing to complete homework will be requested to attend homework support sessions with their teacher and/or Head of Department

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Summary of Responsibilities

Staff, students and parents/carers have a shared responsibility to ensure that homework is completed to a high standard and on time.

The Subject Teacher should:

set relevant and purposeful Homework tasks record them on the Show my Homework site and ensure marking is thorough and accurate and feedback for improvement.

ensure sufficient time is allocated in the lesson for students to record Homework in the Homework Diary.

correct grammar, accuracy and spelling at a level appropriate to the needs and ability of the student. Students should be asked to make appropriate corrections.

follow procedures for the non-completion of Homework.

The Tutor should:

monitor the use of the Homework Diary. support students with advice on study skills. discuss any indications of problems with Homework. sign the Homework Diary weekly.

The Student should:

record Homework in the Homework Diary and use Show My Homework complete Homework to the best of his/her ability. submit Homework on time. bring a note from the parent/carer if there is a valid reason why Homework has not been

completed.

The Parent/Carer should:

oversee their child’s study to ensure Homework is completed on time and to a good standard. check and sign the homework diary weekly. help their child balance Homework and social commitments. provide a note of explanation if their child is unable to do the homework. contact the appropriate member of staff if they have concerns over their child’s Homework.

This policy should be read in conjunction with the Equality Policy. No one will unlawfully be disadvantaged on the grounds of age, race or ethnicity, disability, gender and marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief under the operation of this policy.

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TIPS FOR PARENTS/CARERS

Agree a routine for Homework with your son/daughter. Life can become a constant “nag” if you don’t start this as soon as possible. Homework becomes an increasingly important part of the curriculum as your son/daughter goes through the College – what he or she starts off doing will influence study habits until they leave!

A good time for Homework is after a short break when your son/daughter returns from College, leaving the rest of the evening free.

Agree with your son/daughter that television, other activities, phone calls etc will only be possible after Homework is complete and of a satisfactory standard.

Many students say that listening to music helps them concentrate and do their work. Agree whether this is allowed.

Be prepared to invest time at first – for example, be available for a set time each day to help with Homework until the routine is established.

Try to ensure that Homework is done the night it is set.

Check the Homework Diary and/or Show My Homework with your son/daughter to see what Homework has been set and when it is due to be handed in. Encourage independence by getting them to explain to you what they have to do and what they need to do it.

Make sure your son/daughter always writes the date and the title and clearly labels the work as Homework (either in their book or on a worksheet or computer printout).

Encourage your son/daughter to write down exactly what the teacher says, not just” finish stuff in book”. They could well have forgotten what “stuff” is by the time they get home. If you and your son/daughter really cannot work out what is to be done either from the Homework Diary or Show My Homework, try ringing a friend in the same group, or, as a last resort, write a note to the teacher asking for clarification and explaining that the Homework will be done as soon as possible. Offer support, but don’t do it for them. Encourage them to clarify instructions in the lesson if they haven’t fully understood the task set.

Take an interest in the marks, comments and Epraise points on the Homework which your son/daughter gets back – celebrate success and give the clear impression that Homework is important and valuable.

If you have any concerns/queries regarding Homework, do contact the College. (Extension numbers for each department appear on their Homework Guide)

Homework guidance can be accessed through the College website. Also useful is: Useful websites: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools

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Please Note:

At the time of publishing, this guide is correct. However, during the academic year changes may be made to the criteria/systems to ensure best practice. July 2017

Key Tasks for Students Write down exactly what you have to do in the lesson. If no Homework is set make a note of this

too with the reason why, e.g. Supply Teacher. Record when it has to be handed in. Ask if you are not sure what the task means and check with the teacher if you are not sure what

books you will need etc. Make sure you bring home everything you need to do the Homework. Use your Homework Diary and Show My Homework to remind you what to do.

Work independently to complete tasks, spending the correct amount of time. Do your best without

someone standing over you. Ensure that Homework tasks are explicit and neatly presented with the date, page/exercise

references and heading as appropriate. If you need help with Homework, then take advantage of the support offered in College

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EXMOUTH COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOMEWORK TIMETABLE

YEAR 7

DAY 1 2 3

MONDAY

Due in On:

TUESDAY

Due in On:

WEDNESDAY

Due in On:

THURSDAY

Due in On:

FRIDAY

Due in On:

Homework is both important and necessary. Please fill in this template, so that you can check when Homework is due from each department and organise your time accordingly.

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What to Do If You Have Concerns Regarding Your Son/Daughter’s Homework

General concerns e.g. failure to write Homework in the Homework Diary: Contact the tutor either through a note in the Homework Diary or a telephone call. A problem or query regarding a particular subject: Contact the Head of Department.

Serious concerns involving more than one subject eg quality of Homework provision or issues with marking contact direct:

Head of Year 7 Mr G Dawkins 01395 255675 Head of Year 8 Mrs A Thorn 01395 255674 Head of Year 9 Miss S Leslie 01395 255676 Head of Year 10 Mr B Findel-Hawkins 01395 255607 Head of Year 11 Mr A Bown 01395 255612

Deputy Principal Mr G Allen 01395 255613 Deputy Principal Mr D Turner 01395 255677 Homework Co-ordinator Mr D Hardman 01395 255627

If homework issues are part of a wider concern regarding your child’s learning please contact Learning Support: SENCO – Miss L Edwardson – Direct Line: 01395 255632 Assistant SENCO – Mrs T Donohue – Direct Line: 01395 255745

College Telephone Number: 01395 264761

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ART & DESIGN DEPARTMENT

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Head of Department: Mrs J Honour KS3 Art Co-ordinator: Mrs J Langlois Telephone Ext: 5642 Telephone Ext: 5642

Main Topics covered: Year 7

Autumn Term: Natural Forms Visual Elements Line, shape, tone, texture, pattern Observational studies & explore media & techniques

Spring Term: Self Image – Proportion, observation, artist studies Colour

Summer Term: Recreating Landscapes Mark – making – colour mixing

Observation Perspective & composition

Key Areas for Assessment

Autumn Term: Observational drawing skills Experiment with media & techniques

Review and self evaluation Develop & modify ideas

Spring Term: Use of Colour Observational skills – proportion Personal ideas & development Review, modify, evaluate

Apply knowledge gained from studying other artists

Summer Term: Observation Development of ideas Skilful use of media & techniques Use knowledge gained from studying other artists

Homework Set:

Usually one 30 minute Homework per week, but sometimes a larger piece of Homework will be set over 2 or more weeks

How can I help my child?

Provide a quiet place to study Ensure your child has the appropriate equipment and materials – the minimum

equipment needed is one 2B pencil and a set of coloured pencils. A set of watercolour paints and brushes would also be useful.

Ensure that homework tasks are completed thoroughly, to the child’s best standard and that the work is exactly what was asked for. Use “Show My Homework” to check task.

Discuss work and ideas. Encourage your child to show off their skills and have confidence in their ideas.

CLASSICS DEPARTMENT

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Active verbs in the present, perfect, imperfect and future tenses. Noun declensions: ancilla, dominus, canis and bellum Cultural and historical topics: Young Horace/Homer and the Iliad and the

Odyssey/Saturnalia/Constructing a Roman Newspaper/Market Day Trip to historical site (e.g. Rockbourne Roman Villa)

Head of Department: Ms K Reid Telephone Ext: 5633


Tests on grammar, vocabulary and Roman life Roman Newspaper project

Homework Set:

Learning vocabulary and grammar Roman newspaper research and preparation Preparation for drama work on Saturnalia and Market Day


Latin is an inductive course which comprises translations from Latin to English and English to Latin. Homework is largely based around learning grammar and vocabulary. Some subsidiary homework will be occasionally set in relation to cultural and historical aspects. Parents and carers can most usefully support their child by encouraging them to learn on a little and often basis, e.g. learning 2 Latin words a day or practising declensions and conjugations.

COMPUTING DEPARTMENT

Head of Department: Mr M Brown KS3 ICT Co-ordinator: Mrs G Mills Telephone Ext: 5608 Telephone Ext: 5646

How can I help my child? Using Moodle http://exmouthcollege.moodle.webanywhere.co.uk/ Complete practice quizzes and review incorrect answers

Main Topics covered: Year 7 Practical and Combined Theoretical topics

Computational Logic Data representation, binary and logic gates Web design and HTML E-safety Programming techniques

Key Areas for Assessment Objectives outlined in Moodle Practice questions on Moodle set for class and homework End of topic progress tests completed just before half term

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DRAMA DEPARTMENT


Autumn Term: Spies and secret agents

Storytelling – fantasy Spring Term: Clowning

Puppets and puppet theatre Summer Term: Script and writing module

Key Areas for Assessment Autumn Term: Key words Learning new skills, developing imagination, working together Evaluation Spring Term: Create a colourful clown character Introduce circus/clowning skills Creating a puppet character Summer Term: To understand the conventions of script writing To use imagination and creativity To interpret the script in performance

Homework Set:

Autumn Term: ID badge & fact file for secret agent character Spy evaluation

Fantasy chant Spring Term: Design a clown character and make up Bring in a clown costume

Design a puppet Make a puppet Summer Term: Learn key words and understand them

Learn conventions of script writing Learn lines

2 Homework tasks per term

How can I help my child? Learn key words and spellings Create a fact-file – character study Focus on aims for each scheme

Head of Department: Mr J Turner Telephone Ext: 5655

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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT


Throughout the year, students follow a themed curriculum and develop their skills in English through studying a wide range of texts. In Year 7, the themes are ‘Schools in Literature’, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Families’.


All students will be assessed for progress in Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing. Students are assessed in relation to their progress towards their GCSE target. Students are also given the opportunity to learn in a variety of ways such as independently, creatively and reflectively. A range of activities have also been built into units of work so that students are given the chance to be an effective participant by working in a team and being a self manager.

All assessment outcomes are recorded in students’ exercise books and parents receive termly Progress Reports.

Homework Set:

30 minutes per week. Students are set homework weekly on a three week cycle. In the first week, students will be given a fiction or non-fiction extract to read. The extract should take up to 15 minutes to read which will have a series of comprehension questions for students to complete. Answers will be marked in class and the following weeks’ task will be introduced. During week two, students will develop their language analysis skills by answering questions about a specific point in the same extract.

There will be a SPaG (spelling, punctuation and grammar) focus, which teachers will introduce and students should identify. In week three students will be asked to complete a creative writing activity which will link the purpose and form of the extract they have been using and demonstrates an understanding of the SPaG focus they have been working on.


Familiarise yourself with SMHW in order to see when homework is set and due. Check Homework is completed on time. Listen to your child read on a regular basis – fiction and non-fiction. Encourage independent reading by helping to choose books and discussing them. Listen to your child read aloud. Draft written work to ensure clarity of expression. Identify good examples of expression, vocabulary, imagination and thought in

written work and discuss. Only identify common errors of punctuation and spelling and discuss. Avoid

correcting all errors. It is important that students begin to identify common patterns for themselves.

Provide a dictionary and thesaurus and encourage your child to use them – mini versions for use in College would be ideal.

Assist with research Homework.

Head of Department: Mrs E Perry KS3 English Co-ordinator: Miss L Ayres Telephone Ext: 5670 Telephone Ext: 5628

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GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT

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Main Topics covered: Year 7 Autumn Term: What is Geography?

Geographical skills for describing places e.g. geographical terms, sketching, investigative and research skills Continents, Oceans and Coasts Local area study Africa

Spring Term: Kenya, an example of a LEDC, compared with Japan, an MEDC Global Inequalities – comparing places

Use of Ordnance Survey Maps Summer Term: Issues connected with growth of settlement in Exmouth.

Environmental Quality Surveys and Phear Park investigation


Autumn Term: Geographical knowledge assessment Spring Term: Investigation into development projects in Africa Summer Term: Phear Park Enquiry – group work where they explain a decision

on the use of land in Phear Park.

Homework Set: Minimum 45 minutes alternate weeks.


Check they are well equipped – glue stick & colouring pencils very useful extras Check they stick in sheets & that all classwork is fully completed Discuss new words with them e.g. vegetation Keep an atlas (world map) near the TV – if a country is mentioned check they know

where it is (and watch useful TV!) Turn a world map into a laminated dinner mat! Learn OS symbols on maps which they will receive from Ordnance Survey Help them research carefully so material is ‘selected’ not copied Make sure they explain their reasons for decisions reached

Head of Department: Mr D Eynon Telephone Ext: 5649

HISTORY DEPARTMENT

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Main Topics covered: Year 7 “You and me, Now and Then”- The lives of ordinary people How hard was life for Pierce the Ploughman in the Middle Ages?

How bad was The Black Death of 1348-50? Were people just silly to believe in witches? Or was it something more sinister? Life and labour during The Industrial Revolution. What was it like to live and work

in cities during the 19th Century? How has life improved during the 20th and 21st centuries?

Key Areas for Assessment Assessments will be set on aspects of the topics outlined above.

Homework Set: Homework is set in accordance with Departmental policy to develop the students’ ability in the use of sources, research skills, selection and deployment of information and the preparation of oral presentations. Students should expect to receive homework approximately once every three weeks.

How can I help my child? History is about the past and very much how it affects the present. Emphasise

how contemporary events are shaped by those in the past: know the past, understand the present!

By encouraging your child to use a wide variety of sources. e.g: books, Internet, newspapers and TV.

A quiet space to work in – no TV! By encouraging the completion of Homework on schedule.

Head of Department: Mrs C Weller KS3 History Co-Ordinator: Mrs A Hamblin

Telephone Ext: 5624 Telephone Ext: 5624

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

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Autumn Term: Half Term and End of Term Testing Spring Term: Half Term and End of Term Testing Summer Term: Half Term and End of Term Testing

Specific dates of test will depend on College reporting system

Students may also sit an externally assessed GL Assessment test to help us track progress.

Homework Set: Once a week (30 minutes). Sometimes extra as extension work. Students are expected to provide feedback comments on homework.


1. Focus on weaker topics identified from homework marks 2. Make sure you purchase a Casio fx-83GT Plus

calculator from Accounts Office for £5.30 3. Use MyMaths at www.mymaths.co.uk

(username: exmouth password: matrix) 4. Use Maths Watch online 5. Make revision cards & posters 6. Go to the KS3 Homework Club after school. 7. Purchase Revise Key Stage 3 Study Guides

and Workbooks from Accounts Office for £2.50 each. Higher and Foundation books available.

8. Make sure you have a protractor and compass.

Head of Department: Mrs L Binks KS3 Maths Co-ordinator: Mr D Kussel Telephone Ext: 5603 Telephone Ext: 5604

Main Topics covered: Year 7 The unit structure has the same in-built differentiation as the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics course, providing a consistent teaching and learning experience from 11 to 16:

Autumn Term: (First Half) Analysing & Displaying Data. Number Skills. (Second Half) Expressions, Functions & Formulae. Decimals & Measures.

Spring Term: (First Half) Fractions. Probability. (Second Half) Ratio & Proportion. Summer Term: (First Half) Lines & Angles. Sequences & Graphs. (Second Half) Transformations. Differentiated schemes of work cater for lower and higher abilities. If you require more information please refer to your child’s Maths teacher. Our KS3 Maths course:

is developed to help build confidence in Maths and prepare students for the new GCSE supports planning and assessing students' progress caters for all attainment levels with differentiated Student Books focuses on problem-solving and mathematical reasoning skills provides plenty of extra practice on every topic.

MODERN LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

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Autumn Term: Phonics through song and conversation. Revision of greetings. Age, celebrating the European Day of Languages, dates, birthdays, learning to learn, classroom items, expressions to use in class, physical description of self, brothers & sisters, family and personalities, pets, colours, animals and dictionary skills.

Spring Term: Where you live – countries, type of home and location, rooms, description of bedroom, talking about what you do in the evenings, the present tense, telling the time.

Summer Term: Places in town & directions, celebrating the Journée Internationale de la

Francophonie, food and eating out, arranging meetings.

Head of Department: Mrs C Gibbon KS3 Languages Co-ordinator: Mrs R Burman Telephone Ext: 5620 Telephone Ext: 5620

Key Areas for Assessment: SPEAKING, LISTENING, READING & WRITING

Autumn Term: Two skills assessed: Speaking & Listening. Focus on Speaking – correct pronunciation. Pair work – conversation skills – asking questions. Recognising key words in print and on CD. Short written account of self & family. Peer assessments.

Spring Term: Two skills assessed: Reading & Writing. Focus on Listening, and note taking.

Speaking – correct pronunciation. Pair work – conversation, questions & answers. Recognising key words in print/on CD. Written piece on my family. Peer assessments.

Summer Term: All 4 skills assessed: Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing – correct pronunciation & intonation and how to respond to unexpected questions/stimulus. Pair work - conversation, questions & answers. Recognising key words in print/on CD. ‘ICT’ included when possible.

How can I help my child? Provide access to French dictionary/KS3 French guide (available in book shops). A good

online dictionary is www.wordreference.com. Students should NEVER use translation websites please.

Help to test learning homework. Encourage child to work in a quiet area. Encourage interest in French, French and other French-speaking countries. Make sure homework is completed on time and bag is packed the night before. Booklets are provided to accompany some Year 7 work. Please ensure that they are

brought to all lessons.

Homework set: Homework set once a week (either one half hour session or two quarter hour sessions). Memorising new vocabulary and phrases for short tests/ full assessments. Creative tasks. Reading and writing tasks. Using www.linguascope.com and www.languagesonline.org.uk to practise/revise new

language and grammar.

MUSIC DEPARTMENT


Autumn Term: Musical Skills - Performing Tunes - Short Composing Tasks - Notation - Elements of Music - Instruments of the Orchestra

Spring Term: Musical Themes - Spanish Music – including ‘Carmen’ - Planets Summer Term: Music for a Special Occasion - Jingles - Baroque Music

Head of Department: Mr P Stock Telephone Ext: 5627


Autumn Term: Performing Tunes Composing Task – Elements for Exmouth Listening Task - Instruments Spring Term: Performing Spanish music Composing in a Spanish Style Listening Task – based on ‘Carmen’ Planets Composition Summer Term: Composing Jingles Listening Task – Jingles

Baroque Music

Homework Set: Tasks include: Research, Project, and Explanation.

Autumn Term: My favourite music poster It all adds up/puzzles Spring Term: Carmen Storyboard

My Musical Planet Summer term: Listening ‘Diary’ – review favourite jingle Research Music for Special Occasion

Homework is set twice per Unit

How I can help my child? If applicable bring instrument to music lessons Provide opportunity to research Homework topics (visit library, internet access)

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT In view of the above, please consider your child organising full/correct kit for every PE lesson as their PE homework and actively encourage them to join an extra curricular sporting club.

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Head of Department: Mr S Lowe KS3 PE Co-ordinator: Mr M Miller Telephone Ext: 5743 Telephone Ext: 5743

Year 7

How can I help my child? PE develops students’ competence and confidence to take part in a range of physical activities that become a central part of their lives, both in and out of College. A high quality PE curriculum enables all students to enjoy and succeed in many kinds of physical activity. They develop a wide range of skills and the ability to use tactics, strategies and compositional ideas to perform successfully. When they are performing, they think about what they are doing, analyse the situation and make decisions. They also reflect on their own and others performances and find ways to improve them. As a result, they develop the confidence to take part in different physical activities and learn about the value of healthy, active lifestyles. Discovering what they like to do, what their aptitudes are at College and how and where to get involved in physical activity helps them make informed choices about lifelong physical activity. PE students develop personally and socially. They work as individuals, in groups and in teams, developing concepts of fairness and of personal and social responsibility. They take on different roles and responsibilities, including leadership, coaching and officiating. Through the range of experiences that PE offers, they learn how to be effective in competitive, creative and challenging situations. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that if their correct PE kit is unavailable that they bring in alternative, suitable sporting clothing to PE lessons. If a student is unable to participate in a PE lesson then a parental note is required for the PE teacher detailing the appropriate reason. Again, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that this is brought into College.

RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY & ETHICS DEPARTMENT

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Main Topics covered: Year 7 Beliefs and concepts

Rights and responsibilities

Expressions of spirituality

Head of Department: Mrs L Lowe Telephone Ext: 5625

Key Areas for Assessment Formal assessment each half term including key knowledge and terminology tests

and extended writing tasks

Homework Set:

Once every three weeks as a written homework (30 minutes) – each part of a homework booklet

Some students will ask questions about beliefs at home. Please answer them if you feel you can

Term 3 – an extended piece of creative work reflecting on spirituality

How can I help my child? Find key information on the 6 main world religions Read & spell difficult words with them Remind them of the targets set in books Keep up to date with religious news stories Encourage pupils to complete work from a variety of sources

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

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Head of Department: Mrs M Hale KS3 Science Co-ordinator: Mrs C Williamson Telephone Ext: 5610 Telephone Ext: 5681

Main Units covered: Year 7 Units will be covered on a rotational basis and topics covered are as follows: Safety and Science

Biology Cells / Reproduction / Drugs / The Nervous System / Diet, Digestion, Respiration and Ventilation

Chemistry Small but Mighty / Acids and Alkalis / Bubbles, Bangs and Burning / Elementary Physics Solar System / Forces / Energy and Sustainable Living

Key Areas for Assessment Year 7 students will be assessed via examinations in October, January and May. The End of Year Assessment will be w/c 25/6/18

Homework Set:

Every unit has a homework sheet Students will usually be given 2 weeks to complete the homework sheet. The homework sheet provides challenging, interesting and varied homework and gives students the opportunity to develop important key skills e.g. ICT, literacy & numeracy. They will also support the development of independent learning skills (research skills, time management and other study skills).


Ensure they are equipped for every lesson Check Homework Diary for Homework set Access to a Key Stage 3 revision guide (available from the department for £4.00)

TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT FOOD

Main Topics covered: Year 7 Hygiene and safety The Eatwell Guide Basic nutrition Use of the cooker; the hob, grill and oven and basic equipment

Key Areas for Assessment The practical skills assessed will include: Coleslaw Pizza toast Fruit crumble Cod or chicken goujons Vegetable soup Breakfast muffins

Homework Set:

Twice during this food module your child will be issued a homework sheet. On each sheet a choice of tasks is listed, relating to the work done in class. The tasks are designed to meet the needs of your child; they vary in complexity and include both practical and written work. Your child will select the tasks done and will have three weeks to complete the work. Each homework sheet should represent a total of 1 hours work.

How can I help my child? Ensure that your child brings in the required ingredients to College (they will cook

most weeks when completing the food rotation) Check the homework diary and ensure your child completes homework on time

Head of Department: Mr A Drake KS3 Technology Co-ordinator: Mrs S Souter Telephone Ext: 5638 Telephone Ext: 5636

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TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT TEXTILES

Main Topics covered: Year 7 Safety in Textile workrooms and using the equipment Creating a design that can be block printed Use of smart material, embroidery and machine stitching Hemming a garment and making a pocket Learning about natural fibres

Head of Department: Mr A Drake KS3 Technology Co-ordinator: Mrs S Souter Telephone Ext: 5638 Telephone Ext: 5636


Students are assessed on the following brief:

Design, decorate and make an apron Assessment will cover:

Researching the brief Developing and presenting ideas to answer the brief and justify designs Practical skills used to make the apron; printing using block printing pad they have

designed and made, embroidery and construction skills Planning the order of making Evaluating their work

Homework Set: Your child will be set 3 sets of homework. The first will be to collect images to create a mood board in lesson time. The images will inspire the design for the apron. The other two sets of homework will be issued on a homework sheet. On each sheet a choice of tasks is listed, relating to the work done in class. The tasks are designed to meet the needs of your child; they vary in complexity and include both practical and written work. Your child will select the tasks done and will have three weeks to complete the work. Each homework sheet should represent a total of 1hours work.


Check the homework diary and the ‘Show My Homework’ system and ensure your child completes homework on time.

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D & T DEPARTMENT RESISTANT MATERIALS

Main Topics covered: Year 7 Health & Safety Use of tools and machines Keywords Processes and skills Properties and uses of different materials CAD/CAM

Head of Department: Mr A Drake KS3 Technology Co-ordinator: Mrs O Edwardson Telephone Ext: 5638 Telephone Ext: 5639

Key Areas for Assessment Design and make key fobs from acrylic Use of hand tools Accuracy Quality of product

Homework Set:

Twice during this resistant materials module your child will be issued a homework sheet. On each sheet a choice of tasks is listed, relating to the work done in class. The tasks are designed to meet the needs of your child; they vary in complexity and include both practical and written work. Your child will select the tasks done and will have three weeks to complete the work. Each homework task should represent a total of 1 hours work.

How can I help my child? Check that they complete all Homework Discuss materials and processes used everyday and why they are suitable Learn keywords Encourage students to practice new skills learnt

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D & T DEPARTMENT GRAPHIC PRODUCTS

Main Topics covered: Year 7 Health and safety Proper use of tools and machines Keywords & processes Properties and uses of different materials Product analysis Drawing skills Colour Theory

Head of Department: Mr A Drake KS3 Technology Co-ordinator: Mrs O Edwardson Telephone Ext: 5638 Telephone Ext: 5639

Key Areas for Assessment Design and make a pocket board game Use of colour Modelling & logo design Drawing skills Design process and safety Evaluations

Homework Set: Twice during this graphics module your child will be issued a homework sheet. On each sheet a choice of tasks is listed, relating to the work done in class. The tasks are designed to meet the needs of your child; they vary in complexity and include both practical and written work. Your child will select the tasks done and will have three weeks to complete the work. Each homework task should represent a total of 1 hours work.

How can I help my child? Check that your child completes all their homework Discuss materials & processes used everyday & why they are suitable Help them learn keywords Encourage students to practice new skills learnt

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