Welcome

Year 10 Parents’ Information EveningTuesday 25th September 2012

M modular to linearPurpose of the Evening•Overview of the new GCSE landscape•How it will affect your child and your support of their learning•Opportunity to look in more detail at the key curriculum areas of English, Maths and Science•Continue to build communication between school and home

,The Changing landscape of GCSE

•Controlled Assessments•Move from modular to linear exams – exams to be taken at the end of the course exams restricted to Summer entry only•So no Module re-sits •Only re-sit opportunities in November for English and Maths•Spelling, punctuation and grammar marks now awarded in English Literature, Geography, History, RE and even in Maths some questions will explicitly assess the quality of written communication

GCSE English Language and LiteratureTwo GCSEs A combination of controlled assessment and exams.Year ten mainly focuses on English Language. We complete Unit Three Controlled Assessment – Understanding Spoken and Written Texts and Writing Creatively.The focus is on developing reading and writing skills; offering interpretations of texts and developing the ability to craft our own writing.

Maths•Whole course examined in one week at the end of year 11•No coursework or controlled assessment

Science

‘The Journey’

The road ahead!

Drive/ determinationIndependent learner FocussedFuture goalsEnthusiastic and enjoyment of learningResourceful, Reflective, respect, responsible, relationshipsEmpatheticNever give up- resilient and risk takerCommunity spiritEffective time management and organisation.

How can you help?

Please ensure optimum attendance -holidays in term time are now a major problem and will disadvantage students

Please ensure optimum attendance -holidays in term time are now a major problem and will disadvantage students

Your child will appreciate your support even if it appears otherwiseYour child will appreciate your support even if it appears otherwise

The Parents’ Information booklet•Breakdown of courses•Key dates•Top tips for revision•How parents can support learning

A Taste of English, Maths and Science

A77The Library

Sixth Form Common Room