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KS4COURSEINFORMATION,ADVICEANDGUIDANCE

ForSeptember2016

Highdown School, Reading, a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, Company Number 07398941. Registered Office: Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LR

October 2016

Emma Turner Head of Achievement (Year 10)

Matthew Grantham Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum and Learning)

Dear Parents and students At Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre we value the way in which we work together with parents to ensure that all students maximise their success. We have published this guide to give parents an overview of all the courses that their son/daughter will study between now and the end of Year 11. Of course, students too will want to refer back to this booklet to ensure that they are keeping to all the advice given to them by their subject teachers. Each subject has provided a breakdown of what is required in each of their examinations and controlled assessments. A list of the main recommended resources is also supplied which should be used regularly. Each department has also provided tips for success. The booklet also contains other relevant information for parents and students. For example, who can students turn to if they are feeling the pressure and stress of KS4 and who can parents turn to for information about the school. We hope this is a useful guide for both parents and students in setting out our expectations. Hopefully, you will find it a useful reference over the next two years as we strive for excellence and maximum achievement for all our students. Thank you in anticipation of your continued support. Yours sincerely

Highdown School, Reading, a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, Company Number 07398941. Registered Office: Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LR

Contents

Sec@onforstudents

4-60CourseInforma.onandStepstoSuccess

61RevisionandExamina.onAdvice

Sec@onforParents

65Howcanyoumakeadifference?

67KeyDates

66TipsforParents:RevisionandExamina.ons

68ADendance

62AssessmentandControlledAssessment

63Careers

64Emo.onalSupport

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSEArtandDesign

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Examina@onDetailsAQA8201ReformedGCSE

AssessmentDetailsCourseworkPorOolio:60%ExternallySetTask:40%

CourseInforma@onOurapproachtoArtandDesignwillintroduceyoutoavarietyofthemes,materialsandtechniquesandwillhelptobuildonthosealreadygained.Thecoursewillprovideyouwiththeskillstocommunicateideasandwilldevelopyourabilitytoinves.gate,analyseandexperiment.WhatwillIstudy?Thecoursebeginswithateacherledprojectintroducingavarietyofmaterialsandprocessessuchasdrawing,printmaking,pain.ng,photography,mixedmedia,ceramicsandwire.Asthecourseprogresses,youwillbeabletofollowamoreindividualprogram.Thiswillbedevelopedthroughtutorialswithyourteacherandwillbebasedaroundyourstrengthsandinterests.Avarietyofar.sts,designersandcraYspeoplewillbestudied.Thesewillbebothcontemporaryandfromother.mesandculturesworkingwithinvariedfields.InyourGCSEyouwillstudyavarietyofthemesincluding•  FoodandDrink•  Iden.ty•  PortraitureCoursework-60%YouwillproduceaporOolioofwork,whichwillconsistoftwotothreeprojects.Acourseworkunitincludespreparatorywork,sketchbooks,ar.stresearchandanalysis,experimenta.onwithmaterialsanddesignideasrelatedtothefinalpiece(s)inrela.ontothechosentheme.Examina@on-40%Youwillcompleteresearchanddevelopideasinresponsetoyourchosenexamina.ontheme.Youwillthensitatenhourexamina.onovertwodays.Youwillneedtomeetfourassessmentobjec.vesforbothcourseworkandexamina.on:AO1–LookingatandrespondingtotheworkofothersAO2–ExploringmaterialsandtechniquesAO3–Collec.ngimageryandobserva.onaldrawingAO4–Presen.ngapersonalresponse

StepstoSuccess……inGCSEArtandDesign

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1 Discuss your work and ideas with your teacher and listen to their advice.

2 Make sure you understand the assessment objectives and cover all of these in your coursework and examination preparation.

3 Keep up to date with class work and home learning.

4 Coursework is started from the September in Year 10. Everything that is completed is coursework, therefore, make sure everything is of the best quality. This is 60% of your overall grade and is handed in for final assessment in the January of Year 11.

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When the examination paper is handed out, you have to research the question and produce preparation work. This work is handed in during the examination. Use this time wisely, the examination is 40% of the overall grade. The ten hour examination is a practical examination completed over two days. During this time you will produce your final piece.

6 Visit a London art or photography gallery with family or a friend!

7 Attend workshops and extra sessions after school and at lunchtime.

8 Thoroughly annotate your work.

9 Make sure you look closely at other artists’ work that is relevant to what you are studying and analyse what they are trying to say. Always express your thoughts and opinions and always use your own words.

Usefulwebsites:

www.studentartguide.com www.pinterest.com www.tate.org.uk www.theroyalacademy.org.uk

“Excellenceisinthedetails.Givea[en@ontothedetailsandexcellencewillcome.”

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSEArtGraphics

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CourseInforma@onArtGraphicsinvolvesstudentsworkingtoabriefandinamoretwo-dimensionalwaycomparedtotheArt&Designcourse.Studentshavetheopportunitytousetheirownideasandinterestsaspartoftheirdesignwork.Theywillalsouseartskillssuchaslayout,designandtypography.Studentswillbetaughtconstructedandfreehanddrawing,aswellasrenderingandpresenta.onskills.Thecourseinvolvesstudentsworkingwiththedesignprocess,withastrongemphasisoncrea.ngtheirownoriginalartworkfromresearchofar.stsanddesignersandalsoexperimen.ngwithdifferentmaterialsandtechniques.Unit1:Por]olioofWork-60%TheporOolioofworkisselectedfromworkundertakenduringthecourseofstudyandmustincludemorethanoneproject.Thisisinternallyandexternallyassessed.Themesmayinclude:PortraitureTypographyUnit2:ExternallySetTask-40%Tenhoursofsustainedfocusedstudytocompleteafinaloutcomeinexamina.oncondi.ons.Studentswillcompleteresearchanddevelopideasinresponsetotheirchosenexamina.ontheme.Thisisexternallysetandisassessedinternallyandexternally.Youwillneedtomeetfourassessmentobjec.vesforbothcourseworkandexamina.on:A01–LookingatandrespondingtotheworkofothersA02–ExploringmaterialsandtechniquesA03–Collec.ngimageryandobserva.onaldrawingA04–Presen.ngapersonalresponse

StepstoSuccess……inGCSEArtGraphics

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1 Discuss your work and ideas with your teacher and listen to their advice.

2 Make sure you understand the assessment objectives and cover all of these in your coursework and examination preparation.

3 Keep up to date with class work and home learning.

4 Coursework is started from the September in Year 10. Everything that is completed is coursework, therefore, keep up to date with class and home learning. This is 60% of your overall grade and is handed in for final assessment in the January of Year 11.

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When the examination paper is handed out, you have to research the question and produce preparation work. This work is handed in during the examination. Use this time wisely, the examination is 40% of the overall grade. The ten hour examination is a practical examination completed over two days. During this time you will produce your final piece.

6 Visit an art or photography gallery with a friend!

7 Attend workshops after school and at lunchtime.

8 Thoroughly annotate your work.

9 Make sure you look closely at other artists’ and designers’ work that is relevant to what you are studying and analyse what they are trying to achieve. Always express your thoughts and opinions and always use your own words.

Usefulwebsites:

www.studentartguide.com www.pinterest.com www.behance.com www.tate.org.uk

“Don’twaste@meor@mewillwasteyou.”

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSEBusinessStudies

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Examina@onDetailsEdexcel2BS01

AssessmentDetailsUnit1–Introduc.ontoSmallBusiness–25%-45minutemul.plechoiceexamUnit2–Inves.ga.ngSmallBusinesses–25%-controlledassessmentUnit3–BuildingaBusiness–50%-90minuteexamwithmul.plechoice,shortandlongwriDenanswers

Whilestudyingthefirsttwounitsofthecourse,studentsarelikelytolearnalotofnewthings.Studentswillbeintroducedtotheworldofsmallbusinessesandwilllookatwhatmakessomeoneasuccessfulbusinessperson.Studentswillfindouthowtodevelopanideaandspotanopportunity,turningthatintoasuccessfulbusiness.Studentswillunderstandhowtomakeabusinesseffec.veandmanagemoneywell.Studentswillalsoseehowtheworldaroundusaffectssmallbusinessesandallthepeopleinvolved.InUnit3studentswilllearnmoreabouthowsmallbusinessesaredevelopedanddiscoverhowbusinessespromotethemselvesandkeeptheircustomershappy.Studentswilllearnhowbusinessesmanageboththeirfinancesandthepeoplewhoworkforthem.CourseInforma@onUnit1–Introduc@ontosmallbusiness•  SpoingabusinessOpportunity•  ShowingEnterprise•  Puingabusinessideaintoprac.ce•  Makingthestart-upeffec.ve•  UnderstandingtheeconomiccontextUnit2–Inves@ga@ngSmallBusiness•  Specificresearchques.onbasedonUnit1learning.Studentswillneedtocarryoutprimaryand

secondaryresearchforasmallbusinessinthelocalarea.Unit3–BuildingaBusiness•  Marke.ng•  Mee.ngCustomerneeds•  Effec.vefinancialmanagement•  Effec.vepeoplemanagement•  Thewiderworldaffec.ngbusiness

StepstoSuccess……inGCSEBusinessStudies

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1 Have a positive attitude - this will help you to meet the new challenges this course will give you!

2 Look out for relevant news articles and TV programmes.

3 Know your course and keep thinking about how it relates to your life.

4 Take responsibility for yourself and your learning. Your teacher should not have to stand over you and check what you are doing all the time.

5 Plan your time carefully - keep up-to-date with your work.

6 Ask your teacher for help when you do not understand the work.

7 Try and learn at least one new word from every lesson to widen your vocabulary.

RecommendedRevisionGuidesPearson–EdexcelGCSEBusinessStudiesRevisionGuide(availablefromthedepartmentfor£2)PastPaperscanbefoundatwww.edexcel.org.ukRecommendedRevisionWebsitesHighdownTwiDerandFacebookPage-@highdownbusandBusinessStudiesatHighdownwww.businessstudiesonline.co.ukwww.bbc.co.uk/bitesizewww.tutor2u.net

“Excellenceisnotaskill.Itisanactude.”

CourseInforma.on……aboutNCFEVCertinBusiness

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Thequalifica.onisdesignedforstudentswhowouldlikeanintroduc.ontobusinessandenterprise,includingahands-onvoca.onalelement.Thequalifica.onwillappealtostudentswhowishtoeithersetuptheirownbusiness,moveintoemploymentorprogresstofurtherstudy.Unit1–Introduc@ontoBusinessandEnterpriseUnderstandtypesofbusinessUnderstandthecharacteris.csofanentrepreneurKnowaboutrisksandrewardsinbusinessandenterpriseUnderstandhowtoplanabusinessorenterpriseprojectUnit2–Marke@ngforBusinessandEnterpriseUnderstanddifferentaspectsofmarke.ngKnowdifferentmethodsofmarketresearchUnderstandthemarke.ngmixUnit3–FinanceforBusinessandEnterpriseKnowsourcesofbusinessfundingKnowbasicfinancialterminologyofabusinessorenterpriseUnderstandresponsibili.esregardingtaxandNa.onalInsuranceliabili.esintheUKKnowaboutfinancialrecord-keepingUnit4–Plan,outlineandtakepartinabusinessenterpriseorprojectBeabletoiden.fyandresearchaprojectBeabletooutlineaprojectplanBeabletotakepartinaprojectBeabletoreviewabusinessorenterpriseproject

AssessmentDetailsUnit1–Introduc.ontobusinessandenterprise25%Unit2–Marke.ngforbusinessandenterprise25%Unit3–Financeforbusinessandenterprise25%Unit4–Plan,outlineandtakepartinabusinessenterpriseorproject25%

Examina@onDetailsNCFE601/0048/5

StepstoSuccess……inNCFEVCertinBusiness

1 Have a positive attitude - this will help you to meet the new challenges this course will give you!

2 Look out for relevant news articles and TV programmes.

3 Know your course and keep thinking about how it relates to your life.

4 Take responsibility for yourself and your learning. Your teacher should not have to stand over you and check what you are doing all the time.

5 Plan your time carefully - keep up-to-date with your work.

6 Ask your teacher for help when you do not understand the work.

7 Try and learn at least one new word from every lesson to widen your vocabulary.

“Anentrepreneurisaninnovator,ajobcreator,agame-changer,abusinessleader,adisruptor,an

adventurer”

Recommendedwebsitestosupportpor]oliobuildingHighdownTwiDerandFacebookPage-@highdownbusandBusinessStudiesatHighdownwww.bbc.co.uk/bitesizewww.tutor2u.netwww.young-enterprise.org.ukhDp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22434141

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CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSEChinese

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Examina@onDetailsEdexcel2CN01

AssessmentDetailsListening(5CN01):wriDenexamina.on(20%),2.ersofentryReading(5CN03):wriDenexamina.on(20%),2.ersofentrySpeaking(5CN02):controlledassessment,2tasks(30%)Wri.ng(5CN04):controlledassessment,2tasks(30%)

CourseInforma@onOutandabout•  Visitorinforma.on•  Basicweather•  Localameni.es•  Accommoda.on•  Publictransport•  Direc.onsCustomerserviceandtransac@ons•  Cafésandrestaurants•  Shops•  DealingwithproblemsPersonalinforma@on•  Generalinterests•  Leisureac.vi.es•  Familyandfriends•  Lifestyle(healthyea.ngandexercise)Futureplans,educa@onandwork•  Basiclanguageoftheinternet•  Simplejobadver.sements•  Simplejobapplica.onsandCV•  Schoolandcollege•  Workandworkexperience

StepstoSuccess……inGCSEChinese

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1 Completeallhomelearningsetasthisisgeneralprepara.onforcontrolledassessment.Reflectuponallfeedbackgivenbytheteacher.

2 ADendrevisionsessionsrunbyindividualteacherstoprac.seyourspeakingandwri.ngskills.Recordyourconversa.onwiththeteacherforrevision.

3 Knowthesuccesscriteriaforeachlanguageskill,especiallyforspeakingandwri.ng.

4 ReferregularlytoandmakegooduseofCoreVocabularyandGrammarListsgivenbyyourteacher.

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UsefulsentencepaDerns:�(yīn)�(wéi)… (suǒ)�(yǐ)…=because…so;�(chú)�(le)…�(hái)…=besides…also�(yuè)�(lái)�(yuè)…+adj=moreandmore…;�(yī)…(jiù)=assoonas…then

�(suī)�(rán)…�(kě)�(shì)…=although…but;(rú)�(guǒ)…(jiù)=if…then�(hěn)+adj/verb=very…;�(zuì)+adj/verb=most;�(bǐ)�(jiào)+adj/verb=more

�(yě)+adj/verb=also A+(�(méi)�(yǒu))�(bǐ)+B+adj=Ais(not)moreadjthanB;A+�(gēn)+B+�(yí)�(yàng)+adj=AisthesameadjasB Future:person+future@me+�(huì)/�(xiǎng)/�(yào)+verbPast:person+past@me+verb+�(le)

6 Controlledassessment(60%ofafullGCSE):Therewillbe3CAcarriedoutoverthetwoyearsforspeakingandwri.ngandyourteacherwillselectthebesttwofortheexamboard.TreateveryCAasifitwillbesubmiDedtotheexamboard.

Usefulwebsites:www.bitesize.co.uk;www.languagesonline.org.uk;hDp://www.atantot.com/menu.htm;hDp://www.linguascope.com/(usernameandpasswordgiveninclass);hDp://quizlet.com/(search‘highdown’)hDps://www.edmodo.com/(virtuallearningplaOormwherehomelearningisset,discussionsgeneratedandresourcesuploaded)www.s-cool.co.ukwww.languagesonline.org.ukhDp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/www.zut.org.uk(nopasswordneededaYer4pmoratweekends)hDp://www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk/Curriculum/modlang

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSECompu.ng

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AssessmentDetailsPaper1:Computa.onalThinking1hour30minuteexamina.on-40%Paper2:Compu.ngTheory1hour30minuteexamina.on-40%ControlledAssignment(ProgrammingProject)–20%

CourseInforma@onPaper1:Computa@onalthinkingandproblemssolving–40%OverviewofcontentThispapercanbeconsideredappliedcompu.ng,thestudentswilldevelopcri.calthinking,analysis,problemsolvingandcodetracingskills.Thiswillinvolvelearningaboutthefundamentalsofalgorithms,datarepresenta.on,programmingandwhatacomputersystemactuallyis.Theskillsdevelopedthroughoutthiscoursearedirectlytransferabletoothersubjectsandcanevenbeappliedinday-to-daylife.Thissec.onofthecoursealsoinvolvesthestudentsbecomingproficientinathirdgenera.onobjectorientatedprogramminglanguage.Paper2:Compu@ngTheory–40%OverviewofcontentThisunitwillgivestudentsanin-depthunderstandingofhowcomputertechnologyworksandalookatwhatgoeson"behindthescenes”.Bytheendofthecoursestudentswillunderstandthefundamentalsofcomputernetworks,soYwaredevelopment,cybersecurityandthearchitectureofcomputersystems.Papers1and2areexamina.onsmarkedexternallybyAQAControlledAssignment(ProgrammingProject)–20%OverviewofcontentTheprogrammingprojectallowsstudentstoengageinsomereallifecodingandbegintounderstandmoreabouthowcodeworksandhowtheycanuseittocompletetasksintherealworld.Inaddi.ontodesigning,wri.ngandtes.ngthecodestudentswillproduceanoriginalreportoutliningitsdevelopment.Aspartofthecontrolledassessmentstudentsdeveloptheirproblemsolving,logicandmostimportantly.memanagementskills.InthisunitstudentscarryoutacontrolledassessmentwhichissetbyAQAandmarkedbytheclassroomteacher.

StepstoSuccess……inGCSECompu.ng

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1 Ask your teacher for help if you are having problems mastering a specific computing skill, especially coding.

2 Attend revision sessions provided by the department at intervals throughout the year. These are specific to computing and the skills required.

3 Make sure that you are using coding skills where needed to gain a better understanding of syntax.

4 Ensure that your work is completed to the best standard, don’t forget there are marks available for how well you write the projects as well as the content.

5 In any piece of coursework make sure it is your best work. Show off your skills!

6 Keep your coursework portfolio up-to-date and in the correct order. Add the correct information to each page.

7 Never delete any work. If you run out of disk space remove duplicate files and clean out your email folder. You could also try asking for more disk space.

8 All the work you submit in your e-portfolio should follow the laws of copyright. All materials used in your project should be listed in a sources table.

9 Be sure to use the revision guide and computing books where possible.

10 Use Alison.com for software practice.

11 Use the revision guide, HLP resources, BBC Bitesize and www.teach-ICT.com to take notes on these topics

12 Make sure that you download and install all programming software that is needed

13 Ensure that you practice your programming skills using the given websites and the IDE programme you have downloaded from school.

14 Be sure to save all coding projects so that you have a bank of programming tips in case you need them at a later stage.

UsefulResources:www.teach-ict.comhDp://www.codecademy.com/hDp://www.homeandlearn.co.uk/NET/vbNet.htmlhDp://www.cambridgegcsecompu.ng.org/cogbooks-informa.onhDp://www.arstechnica.com/hDps://projecteuler.net/RecommendedbooksInven.ngGameswithPython(free,online)AQAGCSEComputerScienceStudent'sBookbySteveCushing

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSEDrama


AssessmentDetails1wriDenexamina.on-(40%)1performancecoursework-(60%)1.erofentryforallstudents

CourseInforma@onWri[enExamina@on/Component1(40%)ThewriDenpapercomprisesthreesec.ons:•  Knowledgeandunderstandingofdramaandtheatre•  Studyofonesetplayfromachoiceofsix•  Analysisandevalua.onoftheworkoflivetheatremakersPerformanceCoursework(60%):Component2–DevisingDramaWhat'sassessed•  Processofcrea.ngdeviseddrama•  Performanceofdeviseddrama(studentsmaycontributeasperformerordesigner)•  Analysisandevalua.onofownworkHowit'sassessedDevisinglog(60marks)Devisedperformance(20marks)80marksintotal40%ofGCSEComponent3:Textsinprac@ce(prac@cal)What'sassessedPerformanceoftwoextractsfromoneplay(studentsmaycontributeasperformerordesigner)FreechoiceofplaybutitmustcontrastwiththesetplaychosenforComponent1Howit'sassessedPerformanceofExtract1(20marks)andExtract2(20marks)40marksintotal20%ofGCSE

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StepstoSuccess……inGCSEDrama

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1 Be enthusiastic in lessons – ‘Have a go’!

2 You must attend all lessons and rehearsals (lunchtime and after school) to avoid letting others down in group assessment situations.

3 Be supportive of others’ performance work. You can learn a lot from evaluating the work of other people.

4 Be organised about looking after the notes and scripts you are given. Complete all written tasks diligently. This will help you in your coursework and final examination.

5 Attend as much live theatre as possible.

6 Be the leader – do not be afraid to initiate ideas. Listen to everyone’s ideas and select the best ones to try out.

7 Listen to the advice of your teachers and act upon it.

8 Think about the emotions of the character. Can you imagine how they feel?

9 Think about your voice: pitch, pace and volume.

10 Think about your body language, posture, facial expressions and gestures.

11 Keep a journal of all the lessons in which you participate. Explain the skills you are learning or developing. Make sure you keep a record of the ideas you contributed and how others responded to those ideas and how you respond to the ideas of others.

Usefulwebsites:

www.aqa.org.ukwww.bbc.co.uk–schools/GCSEbitesize/drama

“Paintamasterpiecedaily.Alwaysautographyourworkwithexcellence.”

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSEFoodPrepara.on&Nutri.on

Examina@onDetailsEDUQASC560P1ReformedGCSE

AssessmentDetailsComponent1(50%):WriDenexamina.on:1hour45minutesComponent2(50%):Nonexamina.onassessment:Assessment1:8hours,Assessment2:12hours

CourseInforma@onThisnewGCSEFoodPrepara.onandNutri.onisanexci.ngandcrea.vecoursewhichfocusesonprac.calcookingskillstoensurestudentsdevelopathoroughunderstandingofnutri.on,foodprovenanceandtheworkingcharacteris.csoffoodmaterials.Uponcomple.onofthiscourse,studentswillbequalifiedtogoontofurtherstudy,orembarkonanappren.ceshiporfull.mecareerinthecateringorfoodindustries.Topicscovered:1.Foodcommodi.es2.Principlesofnutri.on3.Dietandgoodhealth4.Thescienceoffood5.Wherefoodcomesfrom6.Cookingandfoodprepara.onExamina@on(50%)Component1:PrinciplesofFoodPrepara@onandNutri@onWri[enexamina@on:1hour45minutesThiscomponentwillconsistoftwosec.onsbothcontainingcompulsoryques@onsandwillassessthesixareasofcontentaslistedinthespecifiedGCSEcontent.Sec@onA:ques.onsbasedons.mulusmaterial.Sec@onB:structured,shortandextendedresponseques.onstoassesscontentrelatedtofoodprepara.onandnutri.on.NonExamAssessment:(50%)Component2:FoodPrepara@onandNutri@oninAc@onNon-examina@onassessment:internallyassessed,externallymoderatedAssessment1:FoodInves.ga.on(15%)WriDenorelectronicreport(1,500–2,000words)includingphotographicevidenceoftheprac.calinves.ga.on,lookingatworkingcharacteris.cs,func.onalandchemicalproper.esofingredients.Prac.calinves.ga.onsareacompulsoryelementofthisNEAtask.Assessment2:FoodPrepara.onAssessment(35%)WriDenorelectronicporOolioincludingphotographicevidenceofthreefinaldishes.Task2looksatstudents'knowledge,skillsandunderstandinginrela.ontotheplanning,prepara.on,cooking,presenta.onoffoodandapplica.onofnutri.onrelatedtothechosentask.TheseassessmentswillbebasedonachoiceoftasksreleasedbyEDUQASannually.

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StepstoSuccess……inGCSEFoodPrepara.on&Nutri.on

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1 Select your coursework brief very carefully. Choose something that will interest you and about which you will be able to find out some facts. Ensure your practical ideas are skilful, unique and will enable you to demonstrate your capability.

2 Keep up-to-date with your controlled assignment. Draft out work ahead of the deadline and give it in to the teacher for proofreading and then improve it.

3 Be concise. Use a small font and only write about relevant information. DO NOT copy out chunks of textbooks or stick in sheets from the internet. (Use your own words to show understanding of the information).

4 Attend GCSE clubs for one-to-one support and advice.

5 Use ICT to present work and spell check.

6 Cook as much as you can at home – practice makes perfect!

7 Read the whole paper first because one question leads to the next.

8 Read every question twice before starting and fill in every question. (Never leave a gap – always guess). Underline the key points in the question.

9 Check the mark allocation and make sure you have given one fact for every mark available.

10 Use lesson time wisely.

UsefulResources:EduqasGCSEFoodPrepara@on&Nutri@on:StudentBookbyAlisonClough-HalsteadandFionaDowlingWJECEDUQASGCSEFoodPrepara@onandNutri@onbyHelenBucklandandJacquiKeepinwww.foodfactoflife.com www.foodlink.org.uk www.Sainsbury.co.uk [processes] www.dtonline.org www.samlearning.com www.nutrition.org.uk

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSED&T:ProductDesign

Examina@onDetailsWJEC4140

AssessmentDetailsUnit1-wriDenexamina.on(40%):2hoursUnit2-controlledassignment(60%)Allstudentsareenteredforthesame.er.

CourseInforma@onStudentswilllearnawiderangeofprac.calskillsandthiswillbebackedupwiththeorywork.Allofthistogetherwillhelptowardthecontrolledassessmentandexam.Examina@onUNIT1:PRODUCTDESIGNWRITTENPAPERWri[enPaper2hours(40%)Candidateswillberequiredtositanexamina.onoftwohours'dura.on(split intotwosec.ons),setandmarkedbytheWJEC.Specificpaperswillbesetforeachofthesixfocusareas.Thepapersforall focusareas followasimilarstructure.Sec.on1 isdesignedtobeanswered in60minutesandconsistsoffourques.ons.Theseques.onsaresetsoastobeaccessibletocandidatesfromallfocusareasandwillrelatetoProductAnalysis,OverarchingPrinciples,DesignersandPrac..onersandTheDesignProcess.ThequalityofwriDencommunica.onwillbe integrated intoques.on3andwillnecessitateparagraphsoressaystyleresponses.Sec.on2consistsoffourques.ons:theseare focus area specific, and designed to take 60 minutes to answer. Differen.a.on will beachievedbyusingavarietyofstylesofques.oningtoensurethatspecifica.oncontentistestedinsuchawayastoprovideameaningfulexamina.ontocandidatesofdifferentlevelsofability.Theprincipleofinclineofdifficultywillbebuiltintoques.onssothattheexamina.onwillprovideanadequatetestacrossthetargetedabilityrange.ControlledAssessment(Coursework)Informa@onUNIT2:PRODUCTDESIGNTASKControlledAssessment30hours(60%)TheWJECisresponsiblefor'taskseing'anddetailsofthecontrolledassessmenttasksforDesignandTechnologywillbeforwardedtoallcentresinSeptembereachyear.Candidatesarerequiredto completeone30hourdesign,makeandevaluate task. The task is divided into two sec.ons.Sec.on A is concerned with designing the product and Sec.on B is concerned with planning,makingandevalua.ngtheproduct.Thetaskis.melimitedandteachersarerequiredtomonitorandverifythis.melimit.

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StepstoSuccess……inGCSED&T:ProductDesign

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1 Ask another member of your family to proof read your work to check for mistakes.

2 Meet all deadlines and ensure you act on teacher feedback to improve your work.

3 Be concise. Use a small font and only write relevant information. DO NOT copy chunks of information from textbooks, or stick sheets in from the Internet – you must use your own words to show your understanding of the information.

4 Attend GCSE clubs for one-to-one support and advice.

5 Use a variety of presentation techniques within your project (including ICT).


7 Read the whole paper first (one question usually leads on to the next).

8 Read each question carefully and then underline key points. Never leave spaces (always make a guess at the answer).

9 Check how many marks are available for each question and make sure you have given one fact for every mark.

10 Remember to bring a pencil, ruler, rubber, calculator, pair of compasses and colouring pencils.

UsefulResources:

CGPAQAD&TProductDesignRevisionGuide,ExamPrac.ceWorkbook&AnswersDesign&TechnologyProductDesignNelsonThorneISBN9781408502747TypeIdeaIndexISBN:1581808062Colourindex2ISBN:0715328484Anyothergraphicaldesignmagazinesandpublica.ons.DesignWeekwww.bbc.co.uk/education/gcsebitesize www.incpen.org/pep www.techsoft.com www.dtonline.org www.data.org.uk www.technologystudent.com www.helenhudspith.com www.samlearning.com

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSETex.leDesign


AssessmentDetailsComponent1–PorOolio(60%)Component2–Externallysetassignment(40%)

Allstudentsareenteredforthesame.er.

CourseInforma@onTex.ledesignisthecrea.onofdesignsandproductsforwoven,kniDed,s.tched,printedordecora.vetex.lesthatmighthaveafunc.onalornon-func.onalpurpose.Duringthecourse,youwillhavetheopportunitytoexplore:arttex.les,fashiondesignandillustra.on,costumedesign,constructedtex.les,printedanddyedtex.les,surfacepaDern,s.tchedand/orembellishedtex.les,soYfurnishingsand/ortex.lesforinteriors,digitaltex.les&installedtex.les.Component1:Por]olioWhat'sassessedAporOoliothatintotalshowsexplicitcoverageofthefourassessmentobjec.ves.Itmustincludeasustainedprojectevidencingthejourneyfromini.alengagementtotherealisa.onofinten.onsandaselec.onoffurtherworkundertakenduringthestudent’scourseofstudy.Howit'sassessed•No.melimit•96marks•60%ofGCSEComponent2:ExternallysetassignmentWhat'sassessedStudentsrespondtotheirchosenstar.ngpointfromanexternallysetassignmentpaperrela.ngtotheirsubject.tle,evidencingcoverageofallfourassessmentobjec.ves.Howit'sassessed•Preparatoryperiodfollowedby10hoursofsupervised.me•96marks•40%ofGCSE

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2 Meet all deadlines and ensure you act on teacher feedback to improve your work.

3 Don’t be afraid to take risks – your work should be experimental.

4 Attend GCSE clubs and catch up sessions for one-to-one support and advice.

5 Use a variety of presentation techniques within your project (including ICT).

6 Be creative – think outside the box.

7 Your work should be unique and individual.

8 Be proactive in your work – develop independent working skills and be organised.

9 Practice drawing techniques and styles.

10 Create a Pinterest board for inspiration and save ideas.

UsefulResources:

www.dupont.com www.bsieducation.org www.helenhudspith.com www.gorefabrics.com www.marks-and-spencer.com www.isew.co.uk www.Tencel.com www.fabrics.net/weaves.asp www.cotton.org www.apparelsearch.com www.butterick.com www.gossard.com www.textile-recycling.org.uk www.samlearning.com www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design

CourseInforma.on……aboutLevel2Crea.veStudies:CraY


AssessmentDetailsAporOolioofevidencecovering4units.Threeinternallyassessedunits,oneexternallyexamined

CourseInforma@onThiscourseistaughtwitheitheraCarpentryorFoodfocusThisqualifica.onaimsto:•  developabroadunderstandingofcraY•  developasignificantknowledgecorewhichspansthevoca.onalsector•  provideacademicandstudyskillsthatwillsupportprogressionwithincraYandmorebroadly.Thisqualifica.onwillhelplearnersto:•  userawmaterials,toolsandequipmentinasafeandcompetentmanner•  reviewtheirownwork,anddevelopideasandlearningthroughthecraYprocess•  developanunderstandingofhealthandsafetyconsidera.onsinthecraYenvironment•  developcommunica.onskillsthrougharangeofmediaWhatwillIstudy?Youwilllearn:•  toiden.fyhazardsandrisksandapplysafeworkingprac.ces•  skillsinplanning•  skillsintheuseofcraYmaterials•  socialandmoralskills,withanemphasisonenvironmentandsustainableissues•  howtocombineskillswithknowledgeandunderstandingtodesignqualityproducts•  developmentofposi.veaitudestowardsworkingasateamandco-opera.on•  tomanageresourcesappropriatelyandefficiently•  tomanageresourceswithregardtopersonalsafetyandsafetyofothersAssessment:Unit1:ExploringCraYandEnterpriseSkillsUnit2:ResearchandDevelopDesignIdeasforCraYItemsUnit3:RespondtoaCraYBrief–ExternalAssignmentUnit4:ProduceFinalCraYWorkUnit3isanexternalassessmentThe30hoursexternalassessmentissplitasfollows:•  15hoursprepara.on.me–therewillbespecifictasksthatlearnersmustcompletewithinthis.me.The

comple.onoftheprepara.ontasksmustbesupervisedbytheTeacherandcanbecarriedoutinthenormalclassroomenvironment.

•  15hours.medexternalassessment–therewillbespecifictasksthatlearnersmustcompletewithinthis.me.Thesetasksmustbedoneunder.medexternalassessmentcondi.ons.

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1 Complete all practical work to the best of your ability to develop your skills

2 Meet all deadlines and ensure you act on teacher feedback to improve your work

3 When researching, do not copy chunks of information from textbooks, or stick sheets in from the Internet – you must use your own words to show your understanding of the information

4 If you do fall behind, attend catch up sessions after school

5 Use a variety of presentation techniques within your project (including ICT)

6 Use lesson time wisely

7 Include as much detail as you can in your written work

8 Keep your work organised and your evidence tracker up to date

9 Spend time outside of lessons developing your skills

10 Remember to bring a pen, pencil, ruler, rubber and colouring pencils.

UsefulResources:Design Week magazine www.technologystudent.com http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/ “Youcan’[email protected]

themoreyouhave”

CourseInforma.on……aboutEuropeanComputerDrivingLicence

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Examina@onDetailsECDL

AssessmentDetailsUnit1:Presenta.onsUnit2:SpreadsheetsUnit3:WordProcessingUnit4:ImprovingProduc.vity

CourseInforma@onThenewCompu.ngcurriculumrequiresthateverychildleavesschool'digitallyliterate'–andECDLisanimportantbuildingblock,equippingstudentswiththedigitalskillsthey’llneedastheyprogresstofurthereduca.onandemployment.Astheleadinginterna.onalcomputerskillsqualifica.on,ECDListhebenchmarkfordigitalliteracyineduca.onalsystemsaroundtheglobe.ECDLteachesstudentshowtouseacomputerconfidentlyandeffec.vely,buildingamoreproduc.ve,efficientlearnerandencouragingproblem-solving,crea.vityandcommunica.on.IntheUKalone,over2.5millionpeoplehavetakenECDLsince1997,makingitthequalifica.onthatemployersrecogniseandlookforasproofofITusercompetence.Thismeansstudentsgainaheadstartwhentheyjointhecompe..vejobmarket.Eachassessmentisworth25%ofthefinalaward,unusuallytheexamsaresatonlineandfocusontheprac.calskillsthestudentshavedevelopedinusingtypicalofficeapplica.onstosolverealworldproblems.Learnerswillgainavarietyofskillswhichcanbeusedtosupporttheirlearninginothersubjectareasaswellashelpthemprogresstothenextleveloflearning.Insummary,learnerswillbenefitby:•  usingwordprocessingskillstoaccuratelycreateandeditavarietyofdocuments;•  usingtoolssuchasmacrosandmailmergetoworkefficiently;•  usingspreadsheetstopresentandanalysedata,andpreparemanagementinforma.on;•  crea.ngeffec.vepresenta.onstocommunicatewellwiththeaudience;•  planning,evalua.ngandimprovingproceduresinvolvingITtomaketasksmoreproduc.veandefficient;•  usingsoundandvideotopresenteffec.vely;•  gainingtheconfidencetouseITsystemsandsoYwareeffec.vely;•  providesthelearnerwithaneffec.veknowledgeofITapplica.onsthatcanbeusedforfuturestudyor

theirchosencareerpath.

StepstoSuccess……inEuropeanComputerDrivingLicence

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1 AskyourteacherforhelpifyouarehavingproblemsmasteringaspecificICTskill.

2 ADendrevisionsessionsprovidedbythedepartmentatintervalsthroughouttheyear.

3 Usethefeedbackfrommockexamstotargetthoseareasyouneedtodevelopfurther.

4 Beclearabout'who,why,what,where'thetaskswillbeusedfor.Marksarealsoawardedforsenseofaudienceandpurpose.

5 Inanypieceofworkmakesureitisyourbestwork.Showoffyourskills!

6 KeepyourcourseworkporOolioup-to-dateandinthecorrectorder.Addthecorrectinforma.ontoeachpage.

7 Neverdeleteanywork.Ifyourunoutofdiskspaceremoveduplicatefilesandcleanoutyouremailfolder.Youcouldalsotryaskingformorediskspace.

8 Alltheworkyousubmitinyoure-porOolioshouldfollowthelawsofcopyright.Allmaterialsusedinyourprojectshouldbelistedinasourcestable.

9 UseAlison.comforsoYwareprac.ce.

10 Usetherevisionguide,BBCBitesizeandwww.teach-ICT.comtotakenotesonthesetopics

11 Checkyouhaveusedtechnicalwordsinyouranswers.

12 PRACTISEyouskillsbeforeexams.

UsefulResources:

www.teach-ict.comhDp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/www.alison.com

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSEEnglishLanguage

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Examina@onDetails

AQAEnglishLanguage(8700)ReformedGCSE

AssessmentDetails

Unit1-Explora.onsinCrea.veReadingandWri.ngExam(50%)Unit2-Writers’ViewpointsandPerspec.vesExam(50%)Unit3-Non-ExamSpokenLanguageAssessment(0%)

CourseInforma@onUnit1-Explora@onsinCrea@veReadingandWri@ngExam•  Thisexamisworth50%ofthefinalgradeforGCSEEnglishLanguage.•  Studentswillhave1hourand45minutestocompletethispaper.•  StudentswilltakethisexamattheendofYear11.

Thispaperissplitintotwosec.ons:Sec@onA-Reading-1LiteraryFic@onTextfromthe19thCentury(25%)Oneshortanswerques.on–explicitandimplicitinforma.onTwolongeranswerques.ons–analysisoflanguageandstructureOneextendedanswerques.on–evalua.onofideasandperspec.vesSec@onB-Wri@ng-Descrip@veorNarra@veWri@ng(25%)Oneextendedwri.ngques.onUnit2-Writer’sViewpointsandPerspec@vesExam(50%)•  Thisexamisworth50%ofthefinalgradeforGCSEEnglishLanguage.•  Studentswillhave1hour45minutestocompletethispaper.•  StudentswilltakethisexamattheendofYear11.

Thispaperissplitintotwosec.ons:Sec@[email protected]–explicitandimplicitinforma.onTwolongeranswerques.ons–comparingcontentandanalysinglanguageOneextendedanswerques.on–evalua.vecomparisonSec@onB-Wri@ng-Wri@ngtoPresentaViewpointOneextendedwri.ngques.onUnit3-Non-ExamSpokenLanguageAssessment•  ThisunitdoesnotcounttowardsthefinalGCSEEnglishLanguagegrade,butwillbeawardedseparately

ontheGCSEcer.ficate.Studentsneedto:•  Deliverapresenta.oninaformalcontext.•  Respondtoques.onsandfeedback.•  UsespokenStandardEnglish.

“There’sawaytodobe[er…findit.”

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1 Practise reading a text quickly but accurately, highlighting and annotating key points.

2 Answer the question you have been asked, highlighting key words so that what you write is relevant to the question.

3 Plan your answer very carefully, using the bullet points that are given to help you structure your response.

4 Use quotations as evidence to support the points that you make.

5 Adapt your style appropriately (vocabulary, sentence structure, tone) for your reader / audience.

6 Remember to use paragraphs.

7 When discussing prose remember C.S.T.T.R. (Content, Style, Tone, Theme and Response).

8 Stick to your time limit for each question.

9 Make sure you are using subject specific terminology in your response to each reading question.

10 Try to leave five minutes at the end of the examination to check your work and correct errors of punctuation and spelling.

Usefulwebsites:http://www.englishbiz.co.uk/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english/ http://www.universalteacher.org.uk/ http://revisionworld.co.uk/gcse-revision/english YouTube – ‘Mr Bruff’

“Englishisafunnylanguage.Afatchanceandaslimchancearethesamething”

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSEEnglishLiterature

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Examina@onDetailsAQAEnglishLiterature(8702)ReformedGCSE

AssessmentDetailsUnit1-Shakespeareandthe19thCenturyNovel(40%)Unit2-ModernTextandPoetry(60%)

CourseInforma@onUnit1-Shakespeareandthe19thCenturyNovel•  Thisexamisworth40%ofthefinalgradeforGCSEEnglishLiterature.•  Studentswillhave1hour45minutestocompletethispaper.•  StudentswilltakethisexamattheendofYear11.Thispaperissplitintotwosec.ons:Sec@onA-ShakespeareStudentsrespondtooneques.ononaShakespeareplaythattheyhavestudiedduringtheGCSEcourse.Sec@onB-19thCenturyNovelStudentsrespondtooneques.onona19thCenturynovelplaythattheyhavestudiedduringGCSEcourse.Unit2-ModernTextandPoetry(60%)•  Thisexamisworth60%ofthefinalgradeforGCSEEnglishLiterature.•  Studentswillhave2hours15minutestocompletethispaper.•  StudentswilltakethisexamattheendofYear11.

Thispaperissplitintothreesec.ons:Sec@onA-ModernTextsStudentsrespondtooneques.ononamoderntextthattheyhavestudiedduringtheGCSEcourse.Sec@onB-AnthologyPoetryStudentsrespondtoonecompara.veques.onontwopoemsthattheyhavestudiedduringtheGCSEcourse.Sec@onC-UnseenPoetryStudentsrespondtooneques.ononanunseenpoemandthenrespondtoacompara.veques.onontwounseenpoems.

“Excellenceisnotanexcep@on,itisaprevailingactude.”

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1 Practise reading a text quickly but accurately, highlighting and annotating key points.

2 Answer the question you have been asked, highlighting key words so that what you write is relevant to the question.

3 Plan your answer very carefully, using the bullet points that are given to help you structure your response (10 minutes!).

4 Use quotations as evidence to support the points that you make.

5 Discuss the techniques which authors use and their effects.

6 Remember to talk about the message of the text and its socio-historic context.

7 When discussing poetry / prose remember C.S.T.T.R. (Content, Style, Tone, Theme and Response).

8 Stick to your time limit for each question.

9 Do not waste words in the examination - make your points clearly and concisely.

10 Try to leave five minutes at the end of the examination to check your work and correct errors in your expression.

Usefulwebsites:http://www.englishbiz.co.uk/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/ http://www.universalteacher.org.uk/ http://revisionworld.co.uk/gcse-revision/english YouTube – ‘Mr Bruff’

“Tosurviveyoumusttellstories”

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSEEthics

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Examina@onDetailsAQASpecifica.onA8062ReformedGCSEBuddhismChris.anity(alldenomina.ons)Rela.onshipsandfamiliesReligionandlifeReligion,peaceandconflictReligion,humanrightsandsocialjus.ce

AssessmentDetails100%wriDenexamina.on2examina.ons–BothwriDenexams:1hour45minutes•96marks(plus5marksforspelling,punctua.onandgrammar(SPaG))•Eachexamis50%ofGCSEComponent1:Thestudyofreligions:Beliefs,teachingsandprac.cesof(all)Chris.anityandBuddhismComponent2:Thema@cstudiesThemeA:Rela.onshipsandfamilies.•ThemeB:Religionandlife.•ThemeD:Religion,peaceandconflict.•ThemeF:Religion,humanrightsandsocialjus.ce

CourseInforma@onThiscourseencouragesthinkingabouttheconnec.onsbetweenreligionsandmoralissuespeoplefaceinlife.Youdonothavetobereligioustostudythiscourse.Youneedtobeinterestedindiscussingmodernethicalissues,formingyourownopinionsandbeingopentootherpointsofview.ThisGCSEcourseisanopportunitytodevelopyourknowledgeandunderstandingofsomeofthemostimportantmoralandsocialissuesinourworld.Itwillcauseyoutothinkmoreaboutthedifferentviewspeoplehaveontheseissuesandhelpyoudevelopyourownbeliefsandethicalviewpoints.Youwillneedtouseyourthinkingskills,personalskillsandanabilitytolistenandlearnfromotherculturestobesuccessful.StudentsshouldrememberthatChris.anityisthemainreligioustradi.onofGreatBritain.Forsomeoftheissuesinthephilosophicalandethicalthemes,youwillneedtoiden.fycontras.ngviewsbetweenChris.anityandBuddhism(astheotherworldreligionasperthecourserequirements).Youshouldalsobearinmindnon-religiousviewssuchasatheismandhumanism,andunderstandtheinfluenceofbeliefs,teachingsandprac.cesonindividuals,communi.esandsocie.es.

“Thenoblestsearchisthesearchforexcellence”

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1 Use the HLP for revision!

2 Become informed and involved in World issues, through watching the news.

3 Learn some key religious teachings for Buddhism and all denominations of Christianity and be able to use them in your written answers.

4 Make sure you use specialist words.

5 Make sure you know and understand what the different religious attitudes are and the reasons for these attitudes.

6 Practise writing under timed conditions.

UsefulResources:

AllrevisionguidesforGCSEarefoundontheHLP/Ethics/GCSERecommendedrevisionwebsitesPleaseusetheHLPfirstwww.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesizewww.reonline.org.ukWheretofindpastpaperswww.aqa.org.uk

“Holdyourselfresponsibleforahigherstandardthananybodyexpectsofyou.Neverexcuse

yourself.”

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSEFrench

34

Examina@onDetailsAQA8658

ReformedGCSE

AssessmentDetailsPaper1:Listening(25%)Paper2:Speaking(25%)Paper3:Reading(25%)Paper4:Wri.ng(25%)

CourseInforma@onTheme1:Iden.tyandcultureTopic1:Me,myfamilyandfriends•Rela.onshipswithfamilyandfriends•Marriage/partnershipTopic2:Technologyineverydaylife•Socialmedia•MobiletechnologyTopic3:Free-@meac@vi@es•Music•CinemaandTV•Foodandea.ngout•SportTopic4:Customsandfes@valsinFrench-speakingcountries/communi@esTheme2:Local,na.onal,interna.onalandglobalareasofinterestTopic1:Home,town,neighbourhoodandregionTopic2:Socialissues•Charity/voluntarywork•Healthy/unhealthylivingTopic3:Globalissues•Theenvironment•Poverty/homelessnessTopic4:TravelandtourismTheme3:CurrentandfuturestudyandemploymentTopic1:MystudiesTopic2:Lifeatschool/collegeTopic3:Educa@onpost-16Topic4:Jobs,careerchoicesandambi@ons

StepstoSuccess……inGCSEFrench

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1 Completeallhomelearningset.Reflectuponandrespondtoallfeedbackgivenbytheteacher.

2 ADendrevisionsessionsrunbyindividualteacherstoprac.seallskills.



5

Knowyoursentenceandques.onbuildingblockslike:

6 Beproac.ve;takeanac.veroleinyourlearningbyresearching,prac.singandstretchingyourself.

Usefulwebsitesforindependentlearning:

www.bitesize.co.ukwww.languagesonline.org.ukhDp://www.atantot.com/menu.htmhDp://www.linguascope.com/(usernameandpasswordgiveninclass)hDp://quizlet.com/(search‘highdown’)hDps://www.edmodo.com/(virtuallearningplaOormwherehomelearningisset,discussionsgeneratedandresourcesuploaded)www.s-cool.co.ukhDp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/www.zut.org.uk(nopasswordneededaYer4pmoratweekends)hDp://www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk/Curriculum/modlang

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSEGeography

36

Examina@onDetailsAQA(8035)ReformedGCSE•  Allexamswillbesatattheendofthe

course.•  ThereisnocourseworkORcontrolled

assessment.•  Fieldworkinves.ga.onsandskillsare

testedinanexam.

AssessmentDetailsPaper1-Livingwiththephysicalenvironment:•  WriDenexam1hour30minutes35%ofGCSEPaper2-Challengesinthehumanenvironment:•  WriDenexam1hour30minutes.35%ofGCSEPaper3-Geographicalapplica=ons:•  WriDenexam1hour15minutes30%ofGCSE

CourseInforma@onPaper1-Livingwiththephysicalenvironment(35%):Sec$onA:Thechallengeofnaturalhazards.•  Tectonichazards,WeatherhazardsandClimatechange.Sec$onB:Thelivingworld.•  Ecosystems,TropicalRainforestsandHotdeserts.Sec$onC:PhysicallandscapesintheUK.•  UKphysicallandscapes,CoastallandscapesintheUKandRiverlandscapesintheUK.Paper2-Challengesinthehumanenvironment(35%):Sec$onA:Urbanissuesandchallenges.•  Urbanisa.on,Migra.on,Megaci.es,Opportuni.esandchallengesforci.esinLICsandNEEs,Urbanchangein

theUK-opportuni.esandchallengesandUrbansustainability-resourcesandtransport.Sec$onB:Changingtheeconomicworld.•  Development,Reducingthedevelopmentgap,ImpactofrapideconomicdevelopmentinLICsandNEEsandThe

changingeconomyoftheUK.Sec$onC:Thechallengeofresourcemanagement.•  Resourcemanagement-overviewofresourcesinrela.ontotheUKandWater-chosenfocustopic.Paper3-Geographicalapplica@ons(30%):Sec$onA:Issueevalua$on.•  Basedonprereleasedbooklet•  Geographicaldecisionmaking(DMX/DME)•  Cri.calthinkingandproblemsolving•  Theissue/focuswillbebasedonpartofthecontentfromthecompulsorypartofthecourse-physicaland

humanthemes•  Morethanonethemewillbeexamined.•  Theissuewillbeanalysedatarangeofscales,considerandselectapossibleop.onandjus.fytheirchoiceSec$onB:Fieldwork•  Twogeographicalenquires•  Mustincludeprimarydatacollec.on•  Musttakeplaceoutsideoftheschoolgrounds-residen.alfieldworktriptoJuniperHall,FCS3daysand2nights•  YouwillbeexpectedtofollowageographicalroutetoenquiryFieldTripdates:Approximately£180perperson-TBC•  Trip1:Monday6-Wednesday8March2017-Trip2:Monday13-Wednesday15March2017

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1 Takeaninterestinthenaturalandhumanworldbykeepingabreastofcurrentglobalissues.

2 Learnthecasestudiesyouhavebeengivenandwhichques.onstousethemfor.

3 Learnallkeywords/terms–listthemonpaperandputitinyourfolder.

4 Usetheprac.ceques.onsthatyouhavebeengiveninyourfolderandcompleteatleastoneaweekandhandthemintobemarked.

5 Highligh.ngkeyinforma.on,conceptmaps,post-itnotesandquizzesarealldifferentwaystomemoriseinforma.on.Thinkwhatkindofrevisiontechniquesworkbestforyou.

6 TrytoincludeannotateddiagramstosupportyourwriDenanswers.AlwaysreadthroughwriDenworkandcheckformistakes.Inyourexamina.on,marksareawardedforaccuratespelling,punctua.onandgrammar.

RecommendedRevisionGuidesCGPGCSEGeography-£4.50fromtheGeographyDepartmentLeDsreviseGeography

Usefulwebsites:www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcse/bitesize/geography/www.juiceygeography.co.ukwww.examzone.co.uk/home/@ps-@metable/bitesize-notesplannerwww.revisioncentre.co.uk/gcse/geography/index.htmlwww.geographypages.co.uk/revision

CourseInforma.on……aboutLevel2DiplomainHairdressing

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Examina@onDetailsCity&Guilds2762

AssessmentDetails10Units1WriDenExamina.onEachmodulehasPrac.calObserva.onsPorOolioofunitsCourseInforma@on

ThePrincipleLearningqualifica.onisanintroduc.ontotheworldofHairandBeauty.TheHairandBeautysectorconsistsofsixindustries:hairdressing,Africantypehairdressing,barbering,beautytherapy,spatherapyandnailservices.Youwillgainskillsandknowledgeaboutwhatitwouldbeliketoworkinthissectoraswellasfindingoutaboutthedifferentrolesonoffer:appren.ce,technician,stylist,therapist,make-upar.st,nailtechnician,masseur,wholesaler,productresearcher,managerandmanymore.Youwilllookintothejobsthatinterestyouanddiscoverhowyoucouldprogresstoyourchosencareerpathway.TheHairandBeautyPrincipleLearningqualifica.onintroducesyoutotheopportuni.esinthisdynamicandexpandingsector.Itcombinesgeneraleduca.onandsectorspecifictheory,knowledgeandprac.calac.vi.eswhichrelatetoemploymentwithintheHairandBeautysector.Level2providesagatewaytothedifferentsectorsofHairandBeauty.Itallowsyoutobuildonacquiredknowledgeandunderstandingandprogressintofurther/highereduca.onandfutureemployment.Unitsstudied•  Unit1–Safeandhealthyworkingprac.cesintheHairandBeautysectorandrelatedindustries•  Unit2–TheworldofHairandBeauty•  Unit3–ThescienceofHairandBeauty•  Unit4–Communica.onandclientcare•  Unit5–HistoryofHairandBeautyinsociety•  Unit6–Promo.ngandsellingproductsandservicesbyprofessionalrecommenda.on•  Unit7–Salonbusinesssystemsandprocesses•  Unit8–Exploringskincareandmake-up•  Unit9–Exploringhaircareandstyling•  Unit10–ExploringhandcareandnailartProgression Oncomple.onstudentswillgaintheskillsandknowledgerequiredtoprogresstoHairandBeautyappren.ceships,orontovoca.onalqualifica.onsinthissubjectareaorotherfurthereduca.onoruniversity. Websites:www.cityandguilds.com

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1 Prac.se,Prac.se,Prac.se.Youwillbelearningmanynewskills,itwilltake.metomasterthem.Ifyoufailtogetsomethingrightkeepingprac.singun.lyouareanexpert.

2 Besafe!Thesalonenvironmentcanbeadangerousenvironmentforbothyouandyourclients.Listentotheinstruc.onsofyourteachersothatyoulearntoworkinasafeandproduc.veway.

3 Workhardtomeetallofthedeadlinesthatareset.Youhavealotofnewskillstomasterandthingstolearn.Ifyougetbehindarrangewithyourteacheraplantocatchup.

4 Takeprideinyourwork.Theskillsyoulearnwillhelpyouprogresstofurthertrainingorperhapsajobinthehairdressing.Collegesandemployerswillwanttoseesomeonewhotakesprideinwhattheyproduceandsomeonewhoalwayswantstoproducethebest.

5 Ensurethatyoulearnallthetechnicalvocabularyneeded.Itisimportantthatyouunderstandthekeywordssothatyoucanfollowinstruc.onswhentheyaregiventoyou.

6 Takeaninterestwhenhairdressingorhairstylesareinthenews.Coverageinthemediamayhelptoinspireyou.

“Championsdonotbecomechampionswhentheywintheevent,butinthehours,

weeks,monthsandyearstheyspendpreparingforit.Thevictoriousperformanceitselfismerelythedemonstra@onoftheir

championshipcharacter.”

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSEHistory

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Examina@onDetailsEDEXCELIHI0F7

AssessmentDetailsPaper1:Thema.cstudyandhistoricenvironment–75minuteexamPaper2:PeriodstudyandBri.shdepthstudy–105minuteexamPaper3:Moderndepthstudy–80minuteexam

CourseInforma@onPaper1:MedicineinBritain,c1250–presentTheBri@shsectoroftheWesternFront,1914–18:injuries,treatmentandthetrenches•  c1250–c1500:MedicineinmedievalEngland•  c1500–c1700:TheMedicalRenaissanceinEngland•  c1700–c1900:Medicineineighteenth-andnineteenth-centuryBritain•  c1900–present:MedicineinmodernBritain•  TheBri.shsectoroftheWesternFront,1914–18:injuries,treatmentandthetrenches

Paper2:EarlyElizabethanEngland,1558–88•  Queen,governmentandreligion,1558–69•  ChallengestoElizabethathomeandabroad,1569–88•  ElizabethansocietyintheAgeofExplora.on,1558–88Superpowerrela@onsandtheColdWar,1941–91•  TheoriginsoftheColdWar,1941–58•  ColdWarcrises,1958–70•  TheendoftheColdWar,1970–91

Paper3:WeimarandNaziGermany,1918–39•  TheWeimarRepublic1918–29•  Hitler’srisetopower,1919–33•  Nazicontrolanddictatorship,1933–39•  LifeinNaziGermany,1933–39

StepstoSuccess……inGCSEHistory

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1 Ensure all your notes are up-to-date. After each lesson re-read your notes and ensure you understand them. If you are absent, copy up work missed immediately.

2 Organise your classwork clearly and neatly. Use underlined headings, different coloured pens, etc.

3 Ensure home learning contains sufficient detail and uses correct historical language and concepts.

4 Revise thoroughly for tests, assessments and examinations. Make your own separate revision notes. These can be used again later.

5 Make sure you understand the different examination techniques for answering different types of questions.

6 Use the History Department section of the HLP for revision. The Boardworks PowerPoints are particularly good.

7 The History department will run revision sessions through year 10 and 11. Attend as many as you can.

8 Use timelines to develop your sense of chronology.

9 When answering source based questions, always support the detail of the source with your own knowledge. Remember to use COP (Content, Origin, Purpose) to help evaluate sources.

10 Make mind maps at the end of each topic and complete practice questions.

11 Make use of the past papers that are available on the Edexcel website. Use the mark schemes to help to check understanding and improve examination technique. With exam answers make sure you always link back to the question being asked.

12 Make keyword dictionaries and make sure that you know how to use each word in an examination answer.

13 Make sure you know which topics could come up on all papers.

14 Be aware of the different styles of questions that appear on the exam papers and practise each type.

Usefulwebsites:www.learnhistory.org.uk/usawww.igshistoryonline.co.uk/Resources/GCSE%20Resourceswww.educa.onforum.co.uk/GCSEHistory.htmwww.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/mwhwww.johndclare.netwww.schoolshistory.comwww.learningcurve.gov.ukwww.schoolhistory.co.ukwww.boxofmystery.wikispaces.com

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSEMathema.cs

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Examina@onDetails

Set1AQA8300&8360Set2andbelowAQA8300

ReformedGCSE

AssessmentDetails

GCSEMathema.cshasaFounda.on.er(grades1–5)andaHigher.er(grades4–9).Studentsmusttakethreeques.onpapersatthesame.er.Allques.onpapersmustbetakeninthesameseries.

CourseInforma@onSets1and2Set1and2students,willtaketheHigherTierlinearGCSE(AQA8300)attheendofyear11(explainedinRemainder).Set1studentswillalsotaketheAQALevel2FurtherMathsqualifica.on,(AQA8360).ThesewilltestthecontenttaughtacrossthetwoyearsofstudyandhelppreparestudentsfullyforAlevel.AQA8360–Level2FurtherMathsgiveshighachievingstudentsanintroduc.ontoASleveltopicsthatwillhelpthemdevelopskillsinalgebra,geometry,matrices,calculus,trigonometry,func.onsandgraphs.Paper1(40%ofassessment)isnon-calculatorPaper2(60%ofassessment)iscalculatorRemainderTheremainderofstudentswilltaketheFounda.onTierlinearGCSE(AQA8300)attheendofyear11.TheLinearGCSEwilltestthecontenttaughtacrossthesixareasofNumber,Algebra,Ra.o,propor.onandratesofchange,Geometryandmeasures,ProbabilityandSta.s.cs.Paper1(33⅓%oftheGCSEMathema.csassessment)isnon-calculatorPaper2(33⅓%oftheGCSEMathema.csassessment)iscalculatorPaper3(33⅓%oftheGCSEMathema.csassessment)iscalculatorAmixofques.onstyles,fromshort,single-markques.onstomul.-stepproblems.Themathema.caldemandincreasesasastudentprogressesthroughthepaper.

“Excellenceisnotama[erof‘what’youdo,itis‘how’youdoit”

StepstoSuccess……inMathema.cs

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1 Mathema.csisacontentbasedsubjectandthemoreoneprac.sesthebeDeronebecomes.

2 SolvingproblemsistheskilltotakefromMathema.csandyoumustperseveretocompletetasks.

3 Trymanyques.onsandmarkthem–askforhelpimmediatelyifyoukeepgeingthingswrong.

4 Completeallhomelearningsetthroughouttheyear.

5 Completepastpapersunderexamina.oncondi.ons.Markthemyourself.Reviseareasyouhaveproblemswith,thenrepeattheprocessagain!

6 ADendrevisionsessions.

7 On-goingrevisionoverthetwoyearssothatknowledgeisalwaysbuilton,ratherthanlearntthenforgoDenandhastobere-learnt!

Usefulwebsites:

www.mymaths.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths www.aqa.org.uk/resources-zone/maths/linked-pair-pilot Recommended Revision Guides Collins Revision Guide CGP Revision Guide and Papers Revision guides will be available from the Maths Faculty

“Good,be[er,best;neverletitrest@llyourgoodisbe[erandyourbe[erisbest.”

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSEMusic

44

Examina@onDetailsOCRJ536

ReformedGCSE

AssessmentDetailsCoursework–2performancesand2composi.ons(60%)WriDenExamina.on–Listening&Appraising(40%)

CourseInforma@on

Component1IntegratedPor]olio •  Performanceonyourchoseninstrument.•  Composi.ontoabriefsetbyyou.•  Youwillexploretheskillsandcapabili.esofyourinstrumentandproduceaperformancetodemonstrateyour

interpreta.onandtechnicalcontrol,andacomposi.onwriDentoabriefofyourownchoosingtodemonstrateyourabilitytodevelopmusicalideas.

Component2Prac@calComponent •  Ensembleperformanceandcomposi.ontoaboardsetbrief.•  Theensembleperformancecanbeonanyinstrumentandanygenre.

Component3ListeningExam •  Listening,appraisalandnota.onskillsassessedinanexamina.onattheendofthecourse.

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSEMusicTechnology

45

Examina@onDetailsOCRJ536ReformedGCSE

AssessmentDetailsCoursework–2performancesand2composi.ons(60%)WriDenExamina.on–Listening&Appraising(40%)

CourseInforma@onComponent1IntegratedPor]olio •  Inthisunityouwillproduceasolosequencedrealisedperformanceofwellknownpieceofmusiconthecomputer

usingthemusicsoYwarepackageCubase.•  Composi.ontoabriefsetbyyou.•  Youwillexploretheskillsandcapabili.esofmusictechnologysoYwareandproduceasequencedperformanceto

demonstrateyourtechnicalcontrol,andacomposi.onwriDentoabriefofyourownchoosingtodemonstrateyourabilitytodevelopmusicalideas.

Component2Prac@calComponent •  Inthisunityouwillproduceanensemblesequencedrealisedperformanceofwellknownpieceofmusic,usingthe

musicsoYwarepackageCubase.•  Composi.ontoaboardsetbrief.

Component3ListeningExam •  Listening,appraisalandnota.onskillsassessedinanexamina.onattheendofthecourse.

StepstoSuccess……inGCSEMusicandGCSEMusicTechnology

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1 BuildupaporOolioofperformancework.

2 Bewillingtotrynewthingsandlistentoawiderangeofmusic.

3 Takerisksandexperimentwitharangeofmusicalstyles.

4 Bewillingtoworkaspartofateam/ensemble.

5 Bepreparedtoaskforhelpandguidance.

6 Beenthusias.caboutthecourse.

7 Knowwhenthedeadlinesareandplanyour.mesoyoumeetthem.

8 ADendsupportsessionsaYerschool.

9 Reviewandrevisethroughoutthecourse,notthenightbeforetheexam!

Usefulwebsites:

http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/music/piano/index.htm Interactive Keyboard http://www.good-ear.com/ Ear trainer http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-music-j536-from-2016/ OCR music http://www.gmajormusictheory.org/Fundamentals/workbooks.html Music theory, Basic http://www.musictheory.net/lessons Music theory, Intermediate/ advanced http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/music/ Revision site for listening examination

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSEPE

47

Examina@onDetailsEdexcel1PEOReformedGCSE

AssessmentDetails2Theoryexamina.ons-105minutes+75minutes(60%)3prac.calassessments(30%)PersonalExerciseProgrammecoursework(10%)

CourseInforma@onAsuccessfulstudentinPEwillbesomeonewhohasapassionforsport,exerciseandexercisescience.Youwillhaveshowncommitmentanddedica.ontoextra-curricularclubs.Thecoursebuildsontheknowledge,understandingandskillsestablishedinKeyStage3PhysicalEduca.on.Youwillalsobeintroducedtoarangeofinteres.ngtheore.calunits.Prac@calStudentswillstudyawidevarietyofsportsinYear10specialisingintheirthreebestinYear11.TheoryStudentsstudytwosec.onsforthetheoryexam.1.   FitnessandBodySystems•  Appliedanatomyandphysiology•  Movementanalysis•  Physicaltraining•  Useofdata2.   HealthandPerformance•  Health,fitnessandwell-being•  Sportpsychology•  Socio-culturalinfluences

“Excellenceisnotasingularactbutahabit.Youarewhatyoudorepeatedly.”

StepstoSuccess……inGCSEPE

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1 Practical assessment is worth 30% of your final grade. It is therefore essential that you attend one course related extra-curricular PE club per week to maximise your practical marks.

2 Your class notes will become your revision notes so it is important that all class notes are presented clearly in your exercise books or folders. Make sure you catch up on any lessons missed.

3 To ensure you understand the work covered in the lesson you should always read through your class notes at home. It is helpful to highlight keywords in your class notes in order that you remember important words.

4 Home learning will be set on a regular basis to ensure you understand the work being covered. All home learning set should be completed fully and handed in on time to develop your knowledge and understanding of the various topics.

5 Preparation is the key to success. Researching a topic before or after a lesson can only develop your knowledge and understanding further. This can be done by reading set text books or by surfing the internet.

6 The more you read something the more you will remember it. Test yourself regularly by setting your own questions or by using GCSE revision guides and website recommended above on the school website.

7 Make corrections on previous Topic Tests and use these as a revision tool.

8 Use you folder check index to highlight areas of strength or weakness.

9 Attend revision clubs when advertised.

RecommendedRevisionBooksEdexcelPEUnit1TheoryofPE-RevisionGuide

-RevisionWorkbook

“Yourbodycanstandalmostanything.It’syourmindthatyouhavetoconvince”

CourseInforma.on……aboutVCertHealthandFitness

49


AssessmentDetails1Theoryexamina.ons-120minutes(25%)3CourseworkporOolios(75%)

CourseInforma@onAsuccessfulstudentinVCertHealthandFitnesswillbesomeonewhohasapassionforsport,exerciseandexercisescience.Thecoursebuildsontheknowledge,understandingandskillsestablishedinKeyStage3PhysicalEduca.on.Youwillalsobeintroducedtoarangeofinteres.ngtheorybasedtopicswhichwilloYenbedeliveredprac.cally.Prac@calWhereappropriatetosupportlearningandtes.ngoftheore.calunits.TheoryStudentsstudytwosec.onsforthetheoryexam.1.   Principlesofhealthandfitness•  Componentsoffitnessandtheprinciplesoftraining•  Benefitsandtheeffectsofexerciseonthebody’ssystem

2.   Healthylifestyles•  Foodandphysicalac.vitycontribu.ontoahealthylifestyle•  Theimportanceofdietandnutri.on•  Mo.va.onsaffectsonpar.cipa.oninphysicalac.vity

3.Preparingandplanningforhealthandfitness•  Factorsthataffectahealthandfitnessplan•  Prepareandplanahealthandfitnessplantoimproveexerciseanddiet•  Evaluateahealthandfitnessplan

4.   Developapersonalhealthandfitnessprogramme•  Developahealthandfitnessprogramme•  Fitnesstests•  Prepara.onforsport

StepstoSuccess……inVCertHealthandFitness

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1 Your lesson by lesson tasks will build your portfolio for assessment. It is therefore very important that all class notes are presented clearly.

2 Make sure you catch up on any lessons missed.


4 Home learning will be set on a regular basis to ensure you understand the work being covered. All home learning set should be completed fully and handed in on time to develop your knowledge and understanding of the various topics.

5 Preparation is the key to success. Researching a topic before or after a lesson can only develop your knowledge and understanding further. This can be done by reading set books or by surfing the internet.

6 Deadlines must be adhered to. Commit to completing work on time and to a high quality.

7 Respond to teachers feedback when given.

8 Use you folder check index to highlight areas of strength or weakness.

9

Good personal health and fitness is paramount to being successful on this course. It is therefore essential that you attend one course related extra-curricular PE club per week to maximise your practical marks.

“Athumpingheartisyourbody’sway”

CourseInforma.on……aboutSportsLeadersAward

51

Examina@onDetailsSportsLeadersUK601/5264/3

AssessmentDetailsDemonstra.onofleadership-10hours1CourseworkporOolios

CourseInforma@onAsuccessfulstudentintheSportsLeadersAwardwillbesomeonewhohasapassionforsportandworkingwithyoungathletes.Thecoursebuildsontheknowledge,understandingandskillsestablishedinKeyStage3PhysicalEduca.on.Youwillalsobeintroducedtoarangeofinteres.ngtheorybasedtopicswhichwilloYenbedeliveredprac.cally.Prac@calWhereappropriatetosupportlearningandtes.ngoftheore.calunits.TheoryStudentsstudytwosec.onsforthetheoryexam.1.  Developingleadership2.  Plan,leadandevaluatesport/physicalac.vitysessions3.  Assistinplanningandleadingasports/physicalac.vityevent4.  Leadasport/physicalac.vityevent

“Excellenceisnotasingularactbutahabit.Youarewhatyoudorepeatedly.”

StepstoSuccess……inSportsLeadersAward

52

1 Your lesson by lesson tasks will build your portfolio for assessment. It is therefore very important that all class notes are presented clearly.

2 Make sure you catch up on any lessons missed.


4 Practice makes perfect. To be a good leader you must practise with friends family and at your sports clubs.

5 Preparation is the key to success. Researching an activity before you lead it will help.

6 Deadlines must be adhered to. Commit to completing planning work on time and to a high quality.

7 Respond to teachers feedback when given.

8 Remain motivated. The best leaders always have a smile!

9

Good personal health and fitness is paramount to being successful on this course. It is therefore essential that you attend one course related extra-curricular PE club per week to maximise your practical marks.

“Thingsturnoutbestforpeoplewhomakethebestoutofthewaythingsturnout”

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSEPhotography

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CourseInforma@onPhotographyisanexci.ngandcrea.vesubject.Thecourserequiresstudentstobecrea.veandwellorganisedindividuals,whicharecrucialquali.esforthosewhowishtopursueacareerinPhotographyorthearts.Youwillbeintroducedtoavarietyofmodernandtradi.onaltechniquesandprocesses,includingdigitalandchemicalprocessing,ligh.ngandPhotoshopmanipula.on.Youwillunderstandwhatmakesagoodphotographandbeabletocreateyourown.Coursework-60%YouwillproduceaporOolioofwork,whichwillbebasedondifferentthemessuchas:•  NaturalForm•  TheBuiltEnvironment•  Portraiture•  Iden.ty•  ColourExamina@on-40%Youwillcompleteresearchanddevelopideasinresponsetoyourchosenexamina.ontheme.Youwillthensitatenhourexamina.onovertwodays.Youwillneedtomeetfourassessmentobjec.vesforbothcourseworkandexamina.on.Youwillneedtomeetfourassessmentobjec.vesforbothcourseworkandexamina.on:AO1–Lookingatandrespondingtotheworkofotherphotographersorar.stsAO2–ExploretechniquesAO3–CollectimageryAO4–Presentapersonalresponse

StepstoSuccess……inGCSEPhotography

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1 Discussyourworkandideaswithyourteacherandlistentotheiradvice.

2 Makesureyouunderstandtheassessmentobjec.vesandcoveralloftheseinyourcourseworkandexamina.onprepara.on.

3 Keepuptodatewithclassworkandhomelearning.

4 CourseworkisstartedfromtheSeptemberinYear10.Everythingthatiscompletediscoursework,therefore,keepuptodatewithclassandhomelearning.Thisis60%ofyouroverallgradeandishandedinforfinalassessmentintheJanuaryofYear11.

5

Whentheexamina.onpaperishandedout,youhavetoresearchtheques.onandproduceprepara.onwork.Thisworkishandedinduringtheexamina.on.Usethis.mewisely,theexamina.onis40%oftheoverallgrade.Thetenhourexamina.onisaprac.calexamina.oncompletedovertwodays.Duringthis.meyouwillproduceyourfinalpiece.

6 Visitphotographyexhibi.onswithfamilyorfriends!

7 ADendworkshopsaYerschoolandatlunch.me.

8 Thoroughlyannotateyourwork.

9 Prepareforyourlessons.Takephotographsoutsideofschoolandbringthemintoshowyourteacherandworkonduringlessons.

10 Makesureyoulookcloselyatotherphotographersworkthatisrelevanttowhatyouarestudyingandanalysewhattheyaretryingtosay.Alwaysexpressyourthoughtsandopinionsandalwaysuseyourownwords.

Usefulwebsites:

www.studentartguide.com www.thephotographersgallery.com www.pinterest.com www.flickr.com www.behance.net www.trendland.com

“Therearenospeedlimitsontheroadtoexcellence”

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSESpanish

55


AssessmentDetailsPaper1:Listening(25%)Paper2:Speaking(25%)Paper3:Reading(25%)Paper4:Wri.ng(25%)

CourseInforma@onTheme1:Iden.tyandcultureTopic1:Me,myfamilyandfriends•Rela.onshipswithfamilyandfriends•Marriage/partnershipTopic2:Technologyineverydaylife•Socialmedia•MobiletechnologyTopic3:Free-@meac@vi@es•Music•CinemaandTV•Foodandea.ngout•SportTopic4:Customsandfes@valsinSpanish-speakingcountries/communi@esTheme2:Local,na.onal,interna.onalandglobalareasofinterestTopic1:Home,town,neighbourhoodandregionTopic2:Socialissues•Charity/voluntarywork•Healthy/unhealthylivingTopic3:Globalissues•Theenvironment•Poverty/homelessnessTopic4:TravelandtourismTheme3:CurrentandfuturestudyandemploymentTopic1:MystudiesTopic2:Lifeatschool/collegeTopic3:Educa@onpost-16Topic4:Jobs,careerchoicesandambi@ons

StepstoSuccess……inGCSESpanish

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1 Completeallhomelearningset.Reflectuponandrespondtoallfeedbackgivenbytheteacher.

2 ADendrevisionsessionsrunbyindividualteacherstoprac.seallskills.



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StudentswillbeexpectedtoacquireknowledgeandunderstandingofSpanishgrammarduringtheircourse.Intheexamina.ontheywillneedtoapplytheirknowledgeandunderstandinge.g.interroga.ve(cómo,cuándo,dónde);adverbsof.meandplace(aquí,allí,ahora, ya);quan.fiers/intensifiers(muy,bastante,demasiado,poco,mucho);demonstra.ve(éste,ése,aquél,esto,eso,aquello);useofdesdehacewithpresenttenseanduseofdesdehacewithimperfecttense;

6 Beproac.ve;takeanac.veroleinyourlearningbyresearching,prac.singandstretchingyourself.

Usefulwebsitesforindependentlearning:

www.bitesize.co.uk;www.languagesonline.org.uk;hDp://www.atantot.com/menu.htm;hDp://www.linguascope.com/(usernameandpasswordgiveninclass);hDp://quizlet.com/(search‘highdown’)hDps://www.edmodo.com/(virtuallearningplaOormwherehomelearningisset,discussionsgeneratedandresourcesuploaded)www.s-cool.co.ukhDp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/www.zut.org.uk(nopasswordneededaYer4pmoratweekends)hDp://www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk/Curriculum/modlangwww.conjugemos.com

CourseInforma.on……aboutGCSECombinedScience:Trilogy

57

[email protected]

AssessmentDetailsBiology2x1hour15minuteexamseachworth16.7%of

GCSEChemistry2x1hour15minuteexamseachworth16.7%of

GCSEPhysics2x1hour15minuteexamseachworth16.7%ofGCSE

CourseInforma@onBiologyPaper1:CellBiology;Organisa.on;infec.onandresponse;andBioenerge.cs.Paper2:Homeostasisandresponse;inheritance;varia.onandevolu.on;andEcology.ChemistryPaper1:Atomicstructureandtheperiodictable;bonding,structure,andtheproper.esofmaDer;Quanta.vechemistry;Chemicalchanges;andEnergychanges.Paper2:Therateandextentofchemicalchange;Organicchemistry;Chemicalanalysis;Chemistryoftheatmosphere;andUsingresources.PhysicsPaper1:Energy;Electricity;Par.clemodelofmaDer;andAtomicstructure.Paper2:Forces;Waves:andMagne.smandelectromagne.sm.Allpaperscontainacombina.onofques.ons;mul.plechoice,structured,closedshortanswer,andopenresponse.CandidatesworkingatconsistentlyhighlevelinYear10willbeselectedforSeparateScienceGCSE’s.

“Don’twasteyour@meor@mewillwasteyou”

StepstoSuccess……inGCSECombinedScience:Trilogy

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1 Make sure you listen carefully to the advise for writing up required practicals, you need a specific technique for answering the questions and scoring full marks on methods, graphs and tables.

2 Check out the science section of the Bitesize website at www.bitesize.co.uk. Or take a look at the Podcasts on the HLP.

3 Attend the revision sessions run by the faculty.

4 Read the questions carefully in the examination.

5 Check the number of marks for each question in the examination - Remember to use PEE (Point, Explanation, Evidence) – this is especially important for the higher mark questions.

6 Remember to revise the command word glossary - it is important to know what the question wants from you.

7 Get used to musing the periodic table and the physics formulae sheet - you will be given one in the examination and you need to be familiar with it.

8 Meet all deadlines so that you are always able to manage your work load.

9 Follow Science in the news - discuss how new discoveries relate to the topics you are studying.

10 Be an intelligent reviser! Make sure everything on the syllabus is covered. Understand your optimum learning style so you can revise effectively.

UsefulResources:HighdownHLPwww.bbc.co.uk/bitesizeTheScienceFacultysellsanappropriaterevisionguideforeachstudentPastpaperscanbefoundatwww.aqa.org.uk

CourseInforma.on……aboutYoungEnterprise–TeamProgramme

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Examina@onDetailsOCR

AssessmentDetails•  PorOolio•  Observa.on•  Prac.cal•  WorkExperience

CourseInforma@onWhystudy?Todevelopyourprac.calunderstandingofhowsmallbusinessesaresetupandtheskillsrequiredtoestablishanddevelopa‘realbusinessventure’.Thecourseenablesstudentstodeveloptheskillsthatareessen.alforemployabilityandaddresseskeyareassuchas:•  TeamWork•  ProblemSolving•  EconomicandFinancialunderstanding.

Inaddi.ontheYoungEnterpriseporOoliowillcontributetowardsqualifica.onssuchasCOPEandDukeofEdinburghAwards.WhatwillIstudy?UndertheTeamProgrammestudentssetupandrunarealfirmundertheguidanceofabusinessvolunteer.Youwillreceiveprac.calexperienceofthejoysandpiOallsofcrea.ngatrulyfunc.oningenterprise.Studentsdoeverythingfromraisingthestartupfundsthroughtodesigningandmakingtheirproductorservicetosellingdirectlytocustomersatspeciallyorganisedtradefairsandul.matelywindingupthefirmandpayingtheirtaxes.Whatnext?Comple.onoftheprogrammewilldevelopskillsandunderstandingrequiredforLevel2BusinessandEnterprisequalifica.onsandaddstotheporOolioofskillsvaluedbyemployers.

StepstoSuccess……inYoungEnterprise–TeamProgramme

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1 Practise, Practise, Practise. You will be learning many new skills, it will take time to master them. If you fail to get something right keeping practising until you are an expert.

2 Listen to the instructions of your teacher so that you learn to work in a safe and productive way.

3 Work hard to meet all of the deadlines that are set. You have a lot of new skills to master and things to learn. If you get behind arrange with your teacher a plan to catch up.

4

Take pride in your work. The skills you learn will help you progress to further training or perhaps a job in the hairdressing. Colleges and employers will want to see someone who takes pride in what they produce and someone who always wants to produce the best.

5 Ensure that you learn all the technical vocabulary needed. It is important that you understand the key words so that you can follow instructions when they are given to you.

6 Take an interest in the business and enterprise features that are in the media, it could inspire you.

“Geniusis1%talentand99%hardwork…..”

Students:RevisionandExamina.onAdvice

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ToRevise:•  Findaquietplacetoreviseinhome,schoolorlibrary.•  Checkthespecifica.ontoensurethatyourrevisionisrelevant!•  Readyourownnotesandmakeanyextranotesfromthetextbook.•  Summariseyournotesintokeyheadingswithaclearstructure.Thiscouldbeintheformofalistora

‘Spiderdiagram’.Usevisualorganisers,e.g.fishboneorvenndiagrams.•  Learnkeydefini.onsandbasicdiagrams(withlabels).•  Checkyouunderstandthework.Ifnot,ask!•  Usedifferenttechniques.Makeyourownmindmaps,post-itnotestowriteupkeywords,createflash

cards.RecordyournotesontoMP3andlistentothem.Askfamilyandfriendstotestyou.Highlightkeypointsinyourbooksornotes.

•  Prac.sepastques.onsandrefertothemarkschemes.•  Reviseinthemorningwhenyouaremostalert.•  WatchBBCeduca.onvideoclips.•  BEACTIVE!Donotspendyour.mereadingorcopyingoutyournotes–answerques.ons,draw

diagrams,writeoutkeywords,etc.•  Makeuseofthesubject-specificrevision.ps/stepstosuccessprovidedbydepartmentsinthisbooklet•  Revisionisbestinshort,focusedbursts.Researchshowsthatstudentswilllearnmore,andremember

moreaweeklater,iftheyreviseinthreetwentyminutesessions,withbreaksratherthaninonehourstraight.

•  Havearevisionscheduleforallmodules,PPE’sandfinalexams.•  ADenddepartmentalinterven.onandrevisionsessions.•  UsetheschoolwebsiteandHLPforkeydatesandrevision.Examina@onHints:•  Don’tpanic,evenifyoufeelthatyouareunabletoansweraques.on.LeaveitfornowBUTmakesure

youreturntoitlater.•  Beprepared–makesureyouhavethecorrectequipmentfortheexamina.onwithyou.•  Usesharppencilsfordrawingandgraphs–accuracyisimportant!•  Readtheques.oncarefully.BUGit!Boxthecommandword,e.g.Describeorexplain,Underlinethe

contextwords,i.e.whatistheques.onabout,andGlancebackatthewholeques.ontounderstandwhatitisaskingabout.

•  Learnwhatthedifferentcommandwordsareaskingyoutodo–donotmixup‘Describe…’and‘Explain…’forexample.

•  Planyour.mecarefully–allowacoupleofminutestoworkoutwhichques.onsyouneedtoanswer.•  Neverleaveoutanyques@onsthatyoumustanswer!

Assessment

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MostGCSE’sstar.nginSeptember2016willusethenew9-1gradingsystem.Grade9istheequivalentofahighA*,withgrade5beingconsidereda‘goodpass’.Theexcep.onstothiswillbeGCSEBusinessandGCSEDesignTechnologywhichwillcon.nuetobegradedA*-G.

ControlledAssessmentagiÜoranightmare?

It’syourchoiceEveryyear,parentsaredesperateforadviceabouthowtocopewiththetensionandpaniccausedby‘TheFinalCoursework/ControlledAssessmentDeadline’.Inordertoavoidthisstressandpanictherearesomesimplerulesthatparentsandstudentsshouldfollow:•  Knowthedifferencebetweencoursework&controlledassessment.Courseworkinvolvesprepara.on

workinclassandathomewithstudentsbeingabletotaketheircourseworkhomewiththem.Controlledassessmentisdifferent,inthatalthoughprepara.onworkisdoneinclassandathometheactualassessmentincompletedincontrolledcondi.onsinschool.Thestudentsarenotallowedtotaketheworkhomeoncetheassessmenthasstarted.

•  Paceyourselfwithcoursework.LiDleandoYenisbeDerthanrushingthenightbefore.

•  Knowthedeadlinesforallwork.Setintermediatedeadlinesbywhich.meyouwillhavecompletedasetamountofwork.Thiswillhelptoavoidthestressandrushofcomple.ngworkthenightbefore.

•  Meetalldeadlines.

•  Ifyouarestrugglingtomeetadeadlinespeaktoyourteacher.ManydepartmentsrunlunchoraYerschoolcatch-upclubs.Usethesesothattheworkdoesnotbecomeunmanageable.

•  Tryyourbestonallcoursework/controlledassessment.Itcanbeagreatspringboardtoexamsuccess.

Students:Careers

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CareersAdviceandGuidanceAllKS4studentsreceiveaone-to-onecareersinterviewfromourCareersAdviserLynKenward.TheseappointmentsusuallytakeplaceduringYear11butsomestudentsmaybereferredduringYear10bytheirMentororHeadofAchievement.Thereareweeklylunch.medropinsessionsforstudentswhohavequeriesandconcernsregardingtheirfuturepathways.Formoreinforma.ongototheschoolwebsite,[email protected]

Students: Emo.onalSupport

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Emotional Support Matters …………… At different times in your school life you may need information and advice on a range of concerns.

If you would like to speak to someone in confidence, these are some of the services on offer:-

• Community School Nurse • 1:1 or Group Mentoring • School Counsellor • Sixth Form Mentors • Star Centre Learning Manager

You can access this support in these areas through your tutor, Head of Achievement, or by completing a referral form which are available from the Star Centre or the school nurse.

Who can you talk to?

Your Child’s Tutor Mr Cordery Head of Achievement Year 10 Mrs Arnold SENCO Mrs Gannon Examinations Officer Mr Reid Assistant Headteacher Key Stage 4 Miss Neal Deputy Headteacher

Support which is available in school:-

Mrs Rachel Capel-Plytas School Counsellor – based in the Star Centre support area

Karen Jacobs Community School Nurse

Mrs Andre Jordan or Mrs Jemma Walton Star Centre Learning Managers

WORRIED?

Emo@onalSupportMa[ers…………………….Atdifferent.mesinyourschoollifeyoumayneedinforma.onandadviceonarangeofconcerns.Ifyouwouldliketospeaktosomeoneinconfidence,thesearesomeoftheservicesonoffer:-

•  CommunitySchoolNurse•  1:1orGroupMentoring•  SchoolCounsellor•  SixthFormMentors•  StarCentreLearningManager

You can access this support in these areas through your Tutor, Head of Achievement, bycomple.ngareferralformwhichareavailablefromtheStarCentreLearningManagerortheSchoolNurse.Youcanalsoemailtoworried@highdown.reading.sch.uk.

Whocanyoutalkto?

YourChild’sMentorMissTurner HeadofAchievement(Year10)MrsArnold SENCoMissNeal AssistantHeadteacher(ExcellenceandAchievementKS4)MrWright DeputyHeadteacher(AchievementandOutcomes)Supportwhichisavailableinschool:-KarenJacobs CommunitySchoolNurseMissJHunter InclusionManager

Parents:Howcanyoumakeadifference?

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‘Parentalsupportiseight=mesmoreimportantindeterminingachild’sacademicsuccess.TheCampaignforLearningfoundthatparentalinvolvementinachild’seduca=oncanmeanthedifferencebetweenanA*andaDgradeatGCSE.’(TimesEduca=onalSupplement)

Encourageyourchildto:•  Bemo.vatedandtakeresponsibilityfortheirownlearning.•  Developstrategiesforpersis.ngwhenthelearningischallenging.•  Preparearevision.metable.•  Organisethemselvesandtheirnotesfordifferentsubjects.•  Completeworkindependently.•  Completecourseworkandcontrolledassignmentsandnotleavethemtothelastminuteand

workonthemthebesttheycan.Otherthingstodo:•  Provideaquietplaceforyourchildtorevise.•  Makesureyourchildhasbreakfastandeatsahealthydietanddrinksplentyofwater.•  Ensureyourchildgetsadequatesleepandrest.FurtherSuppor@ngyourchild’sprogress:•  Encourageyourchildtoreadaroundthetopicsstudiedandkeepuptodatewithcurrentaffairs.•  Ensureyourchild’sworkisalwayswellorganisedandbackedup,bothathomeandatschool.•  Monitoryourchild’sstudentorganiseranduseittocommunicatewiththeirtutorandteachers.•  MonitorhomelearningsetviaShowMyHomeworkandensureitisbeingcompleted.•  Encourageyourchildnottoleaveworktothelastminute.•  Talktoyourson/daughteraboutwhatareasarecoveredintheircoursesandtomakesurethatthey

understandwhattheyarelearning.•  Checkyourchild’shomelearningaYerithasbeenmarkedandencouragethemtomakeanynecessary

correc.ons.•  Checkyourchild’sstudentorganiserforevidencethattheyhavebeenaDendingclubsandmakingthe

mostoftheopportuni.esavailabletothem.•  IfyourchildhastoaDendprac.calsessionsaspartoftheircourse,forexampleinDramaandMusic,

pleasechecktheirstudentorganisertoensuretheyareaDending.Also,checktheyareclearondatesforprac.calperformances.

•  Purchaseusefulsubject/coursespecificrevisionmaterials–checkwithteachersfirstinordertobuythebestguidesandsupportmaterialsavailable.

•  Regularlylookatyourchild'sexercisebooksanddiscusswiththemtheWWW,EBIandMRIcommentssothatyouknowwhattheyneedtodotoimprove.

Contacttheschool:•  Whenyourchildconsistentlytellsyouthereisnohomelearningorcoursework.•  IfyourchilddoesnotwanttoaDendschoolastheyarebehindoncoursework/controlled

assignmentsandtheyfeeltheycannotcope.•  Ifyourchildhastobetakenoutofschoolforapar.cularrelevantreason.

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Revision‘Do’sandDon’ts’Do•  Askyourchildwhatareas/subjectstheywanthelpwith.•  Makesurethatyourchildfeelsthatyouarethereforthemphysicallyandemo.onally.•  Organisesome‘non-study’ac.vi.esforthem.•  Makesurethatyourchild’senvironmentisrevisionfriendly.Don’t•  Forceyourchildtoreviseinawayyouthinkbest–everyonehastheirownpreferredstyleof

revising.•  KeeptellingyourchildhowmuchbeDerorganisedyouwereoranyoneelsewaswhentheywere

atthatage.RevisionSessionsEncourageyourchildtohavethefollowinginarevisionsession:•  Theyaretohaveanaimforasession,e.g.bytheendof1hourIwillbeabletoanswerques.onson

respira.on.•  Iden.fythebitsthatrequireclarity,breakrevisionintochunks.•  Readinforma.onandthendosomethingthatisac.vewithit,doatest,oranswerques.ons.•  Drawspiderdiagramsforthetopictolinkideasandkeywordsorconcepts.•  Putnotesinareasthatyoucanhaveaquicklookat.•  LookattheBBCGCSEwebsiteforfurtherideas.•  Re-visitnotesbrieflyaYeraday,aweekandonemonthandthenbeforeexams.Keepingideasfreshin

theirmindisimportant.•  ADendschool-basedrevisionsessions.Beforetheexamina@on•  Askyourchildfortheirexamina.on.metablesoyouknowthedaysand.mesoftheirexamina.ons.•  Makesuretheyhaveeverythingtheyneedfortheexamina.ons,e.g.pens,pencils,erasers,ruler,

calculator,etc.Onthedayoftheexamina@on•  Wakeyourchildearly,theymusteatanddrinkwellandstartfromhometoreachschoolinplentyof

.me.•  Askthemnottopanicifthemindgoesblankduringtheexamina.on,takeadeepbreathandcon.nue.•  Askthemtomakeaplan.Theyshouldbeawareofthetotal.meandques.onsasthesehavebeen

aDemptedbeforeinmockexamina.onsandonprac.cepapers.•  Theyshouldfinishallques.ons.Ifthereisless.meforaques.on,writeitinnoteform.

KeyDates2016-2017

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Wednesday7September2016 FirstdayofTerm1forstudents8.40a.m.Friday23September SchoolPhotographerTuesday11October KS4CourseInforma.onEveningWednesday19October ProfessionalLearningDay2(closedtostudents)Friday21October EndofTerm1Monday31October StartofTerm2Wednesday9November BigLearningDay1/HighdownCareersFairThursday10November Year10ProgressReport1Wednesday16November OxfordAshmolean/PiDRiversMuseumvisitTuesday29November Year10Interven.onEveningTuesday8December ChristmasConcertWednesday21December EndofTerm2Wednesday4January2017 ProfessionalLearningDay3(closedtostudents)Thursday5January StartofTerm3Tuesday10January GCSEMusicperformanceThursday26January KS4Concert7.00p.m.Friday10February EndofTerm3Monday20February StartofTerm4Tuesday28February GCSEMusicprac.calThursday2March WorldBookDayWednesday8March Year10ProgressReport2Monday6MarchtoWednesday8March Year10GeographyFieldWorkThursday9March Year10SubjectEvening4.30p.m.Thursday23March BigLearningDay2Tuesday28toThursday30March WholeSchoolProduc.on7.00p.m.(3Evenings)Friday4April Endofterm4Monday24April ProfessionalLearningDay4(closedtostudents)Tuesday25April StartofTerm5Monday1May BankHoliday:closed Friday26May EndofTerm5Monday29May BankHoliday:closedMonday5June StartofTerm6Monday5June–Friday9June TechnicalPathwayWEXTuesday13June GCSEMusicprac.calMonday26June ProfessionalLearningday5(closedtostudents)Tuesday27June–Thursday6July PPE’sTuesday4July Na.onalPortraitGalleryTripMonday10July Year10xband6thFormExperiencedayWednesday12July Year10yband6thFormExperiencedayThursday13July SportsDayFriday14July Year5Day(closedtostudents)Friday20July Year10ProgressReport3Friday21July EndofTerm6

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Thegraphbelowshowstherela.onshipbetweenaDendanceandacademicachievement.studentswhoaDendlessthan90%ofthe.meaDainonaverage1gradelessineachoftheirGCSEsubjects.Ifyourchildisnotinlessonstheycannotlearnwhatisbeingtaughtandtherewillbegapsintheirknowledge,understandingandskills.

ThemostimportantthingistoaDendalllessons.Some.mesmissingjustonelessonmeansthattheymisskeyinforma.onandstarttofallbehind.Thatonelessoncouldbethebasisofanen.reexamina.onques.on.Encourageyourchildtoa[endrevisionclassesandotheropportuni@esforsupportthatareprovided.

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