welcome to the secondary school
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Welcome to the Secondary School. Year 7 Curriculum. Aims of this session: To provide information about the daily routine and expectations of students in the Secondary school. The Curriculum. Pastoral care. Secondary School Leadership Team Ms Rachael Hodgson Head of the Secondary School - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to the Secondary School
Year 7 Curriculum
Aims of this session: To provide information
about the daily routine and expectations of students in the Secondary school.
The Curriculum. Pastoral care.
Secondary School Leadership Team
Ms Rachael HodgsonHead of the Secondary School
Ms Rachel EdwardsDeputy Head of Secondary
Ian PatersonAssistant Head of Secondary student Wellbeing
Cate NevengloskaAssistant Head of Secondary curriculum
Mr Patrick MooreHead of Assessment and Reporting
Bruce Hector – Year Leader for Year 7 ([email protected])
The Secondary Office
Ibu Endah
PA to Head of Secondary
Ibu Anzi
Secondary Admin Coordinator
Timings of the DayStart of the school day 07.50
Registration, Tutor period 07.50 to 08.00
Period 1 08.00 to 08.55
Period 2 08.55 to 09.50
Break 09.50 to 10.15
Period 3 10.15 to 11.10
Period 4 11.10 to 12.05
Lunch 12.05 to 12.50
Period 5 12.50 to 13.45
Period 6 13.45 to 14.40
Activities 14.50 to 15.40
Curriculum Philosophy
Broad and balanced curriculum
Lifelong learners
Develop key skills
Preparation for future study
Holistic programme
Life Balance
Academic Curriculum in Year 7 English – 8 lessons a fortnight Maths – 8 lessons a fortnight Science – 9 lessons a fortnight PE – 4 lessons a fortnight Performing Arts(music, drama, dance) – 5 lessons a fortnight MFL x 2 – 8 lessons per fortnight Geography - 3 lessons a fortnight History – 3 lessons a fortnightComputer Science – 3 lessons a fortnightTechnology – 4 lessons a fortnight Art – 3 lessons a fortnight PSHE – 2 lessons a fortnight
Setting in Math's.We aim for all our students to reach their mathematical potential.
The years 7 to 8 are set into 6 classes and year 9 into 5 classes.
Set 1: Accelerated, this is for students who find the subject most accessible and are able to proceed at an unusually fast pace.
Set 2 to 5 (Sets 2 to 4 in year 9): These sets cater for the majority of our student who can proceed at a relatively normal pace. Although there is setting between these classes, we find that they proceed at similar pace.
Set 6 (Sets 5 in year 9): This set caters for those students who find the subject challenging and need to proceed at a slower pace.
Setting in English Students have been set based on their ability in English.
The aim is to ensure that students are placed in the group where they make the most progress and work at a pace which would be most suitable to their needs and ability.
Year 6 have used a combination of previous years’ assessment data, initial baseline assessments completed at the beginning of the year and teachers’ recommendations when placing students. In year 7, over the course of the year, some students may move sets if the teacher feel that they would make more progress in a different group. Parents and students are always informed of any movement in advance.
Setting in English
In year 7 - 6 sets in total.
2 top sets
3 mixed ability
1 support set
Elizabeth 0’Sullivan. Assistant Faculty Leader – KS3
Personal Social and Health Education
Topics across KS3 include,
Relationships, study skills, bullying, safety online, and Sex Education are delivered.
Letters will be sent home prior to the delivery of the Sex Education component.
Programme important in personal development. Delivered by the tutor.
BASELINE TESTING
Midyis testing takes place in the first few weeks of Term and provides useful information about a students potential by evaluating skills. The test cannot be prepared for and the Midyis profile created is used within the school to inform learning and teaching.
The wider curriculum
Curriculum Enhancement Days
Visiting Speakers through PSHE
The Activities programme
Opportunities for community service and community involvement
Residential trips
Tutor Team at Key Stage Three
Tutors should be the first point of contact and play a crucial role in the home-school partnership.
Tutors care for the well-being of the students
Contact the tutor if you have a concern. Write a note in diary, call school or e-
mail. All e-mail addresses follow the same
pattern: name_surname @bis.or.id
What Year 6 Students look forward to about Secondary School
New Uniform
New Friends
Having their own locker
New Subjects
Being treated more like a grown up
More challenging work
“I’m worried about finding my wayto all my new classes and getting
shouted at if I am late”
“I’m worried about HOMEWORKbeing hard”
“I’m worriedabout gettingsplit up frommy friends”
“I might get DETENTION”
“What if I forget my
Locker
combination?” “I’m scared if I won’t remember all myHomework on time I will get a
Detention”
What Year 6 Students Worry About
The Swap Day Friday 6th June ‘The Real Deal’- Students
attend full day of lessons
Tuesday 24th June ‘Student Wellbeing focus. Making the transition.
Monday 18th August – Orientation Day• Lockers• Diary• Login details• Buddies
Look Forward! We recognise the differences between the Primary and
Secondary school.
Different subjects, teachers, rooms and the need to be responsible for books and subject specific equipment can be daunting.
The Swap Day help students to gain confidence and remove any major fears they may have. These provide students with the opportunity to find their way around the Secondary School as well as giving students an idea of what to expect.
If as parents you are feeling concerned or unclear about what you need to know or have further questions please contact myself or the Year 7 Year leader, Mr Hector.
Importance of Homework
A good, well-managed homework programme helps children and young people to develop the skills and attitudes they will need for successful life long learning. Homework also supports the development of independent learning skills and provides parents with an opportunity to take part in their children's education.
At BIS we aim to help our students develop into well rounded, happy and healthy individuals with a variety of outside interests. We believe that the school has a responsibility to provide reasonable and well managed homework activities to support this.
Homework, online information and Diaries
Homework is recorded on BISNET by teachers and in Diaries by students.
Diaries are an important tool for KS3 students and we ask parents to support us in promoting its as it assists students with organisation and time management skills.
Teachers often write notes in the diary to communicate to parents .
BISNet Parent’s View
Homework on BISNet
Homework Loadings: In most cases, students receive two pieces of homework
per night.
Homework is regulated for students in Key Stage 3 via a published timetable made available at the start of the academic year. The time that students should spend on their homework every evening should be approximately:
Year 7:Maximum 40 minutes per night Year 8:Maximum 1 hour per night Year 9:Maximum 1 hour 30 minutes per night
Homework Expectations
If there are any issues encourage your child to communicate with the subject teacher directly or write a note in the diary.
Communication should occur prior to the homework due date.
Uniform
Regularly checked by Tutors
Take pride in the school Uniform
In Home – School Agreement
Persistent incorrect uniform a letter, e-mail or phone call home.
Uniform
Physical Support- All about Balance
Sleep
Diet
Relaxation
Recreation
After school activities encourage participation.
Emotional supportStudents during years 7,8 &9 undergo major changesboth physically and emotionally.
They can be unpredictable, moody. Students have a number of things to deal with…home,
school, friends. This stage of their lives can be difficult Maintain good relations, let them know they are doing
well. Develop a positive sense of self in your child Communicate Take an interest in what they are doing
Keep us in the picture
All absences require a note or email from parents
Make sure we have correct email addresses and phone numbers so we can contact you easily
Parental absence – please inform the school and let us know who is looking after your child.
Home School Partnership
Address a small issue before it becomes a problem.
Well motivated students + great pastoral care + supportive and informed parents
= SUCCESS!