Welcome to Y10 Guidance Evening Mr CoyleHead of School Mrs DonlonDeputy Head Mrs RobertsonHead of English Mr Gunning Head of Maths Mr MacaulayHead of Science Mr Trevelyan& Miss VickerstaffeHead of Religious Education Mr StuchberryHead of Year

The Y10 Curriculum  Core subjects: English, Maths, Science and RE  Options (4 for most)

What’s New?  New GCSE courses  All subjects except electronics, graphics and product design  Graded 9-1 not A*-G  TERMINAL exams for all subjects – May / June 2018  NO controlled assessment in new GCSEs  Progress 8 and Attainment 8 measures

Old vs New Grade 5 needed for entry onto Level 3 courses post 16

Progress 8  Measures how much progress made from KS2 to KS4 in 8 subjects  English, maths, science, a language, a humanity and any 3 others

Aspirational Target Setting  Starts at KS2  Average of KS2 Maths test result and KS2 Reading test result  Performance in CAT tests (y7) taken into account  Plus exceptional circumstances  Aspirational Progress KS2 Average GCSE Target new GCSE Target old 33/4C/D 45/6B/C 57/8A/A* 68/9A*

Tracking Progress of Pupils  Summarise data at the end of each half term  Underachievement identified  Interventions actioned  Review of progress

Reporting Progress to Parents  Termly reports  First Interim Reports home on Thursday 22 nd December  Parents’ Evening: Thursday February 16th  Pupils review their own reports in class before bringing them home

The Interim Assessment  Progress toward target  Attitude to Learning  Behaviour for Learning  Homework

Homework 1 A pupil whose homework is of a consistently high standard which allows them to make outstanding progress. 2 A pupil whose homework is of a good standard and enables them to make progress. 3 A pupil who completes homework to the best of their ability and in line with expectations. 4 A pupil who does not always complete homework and it can be below the expected level, affecting progress. 5A pupil who rarely, if ever, completes homework and this is having a significant negative effect on progress.

Core Curriculum  Mrs Robertson – Head of English  Mr Gunning – Head of Maths  Mr Macaulay – Head of Science  Mr Trevelyan/ Miss Vickerstaffe - Head of RE

English Language and English Literature AQA examination board Mrs Robertson Head of English

English Language 2 examinations:  Paper 1 (Year 10) Reading: Fiction text. Writing: Description based on a picture stimulus or a narrative eg. Write the opening to a story. Mock exam: Monday 28 th November  Paper 2 (Year 11) Reading: 2 non-fiction texts. Writing: A non-fiction task eg. Write a letter or article. Mock exam: Y11 November 2017.

English Literature 2 examinations:  Paper 1 (Year 11) ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens. A Shakespeare play (eg. ‘Romeo and Juliet’ or ‘Macbeth’). Mock exam: Y11 March  Paper 2 (Year 10) ‘Blood Brothers’. 15 poems from the anthology. Unseen poetry. Mock exam: Y10 Summer term 2017.

Points to consider:  Store exercise books for revision.  Read the texts again and again.  Improve basic skills (Do SpaG work): 24 marks for content & organization; 16 marks for technical accuracy.  Use the internet/You Tube to help research poetry or watch the texts.  Complete homework tasks in the time allowed for the exam (eg. 8 marks = 8 minutes)

Mathematics - Mr Gunning  2 different courses  Foundation – Grades 1 to 5 (G to low B)  Higher – Grades 4 to 9 (C to A**) Expected standard is Grade 5 Achievable from either examination

Mathematics - Examinations  3 x 1 hour 30 minutes examinations  1 x non-calculator  2 x calculator allowed  Important that pupils have their own scientific calculator (Should have Sin, Cos, Tan buttons) Having the correct equipment is important

Mathematics – How to get there?  Skills  Taught in class  Homework – Maths Mastery

Mathematics – How to get there?  Skills  Taught in class  Homework – Maths Mastery  Pupils become more independent  Application of those skills  Problem solving – more time in lesson  Revision  Mathswatch  Topics given prior to every test

Science Mr Macaulay  2 routes are available  Double Science  This is the standard route, and is taken by all pupils unless they choose to take science in the option block process as well. It culminates in the award of two GCSE grades in science (hence ‘double’).  Triple Science  This is the route taken by students who have chosen science in the option block process. It culminates in the award of three GCSE grades in science (hence ‘triple’).

AQA Combined Science: Trilogy (8464)  This is the Double Science route.  Pupils will be taught in the three separate subject disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.  At the end of Year 11 pupils will take six examinations, two each in the individual disciplines.  These examinations will combine together to result in the award of a double GCSE grade in ‘Science’.  Top grade will be 9-9, then followed by 9-8, 8-8, 8-7 etc

AQA GCSE Biology (8461), Chemistry (8462) & Physics (8463)  This is the Triple Science route.  Pupils will be taught in the three separate subject disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.  At the end of Year 11 pupils will take six examinations, two each in the individual disciplines.  The individual subject examinations will combine to make separate GCSE grades in Biology, Chemistry & Physics. Students will end up with three GCSEs.  The top grade possible will be to achieve three 9 grades.

Saint John Fisher Catholic School - Religious Education 2016 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2016 – 2018

Saint John Fisher Catholic School - Religious Education 2016 Key Points New GCSE. New Exam structure. New Question Styles. More Content. More traditional RE content. Increase in challenge – subject knowledge and literacy. TWO Exams – both in the Year 11 Exam cycle Year 10 Catholic Christianity – 6 topics. Year 11 Judaism and Moral Issues – 4 topics. Each topic has 10 keywords all pupils must learn.

Component 1 Catholic Christianity: Paper 1 Component 2 Perspectives on faith: Section B Issues A: Relationships and family B: Peace and Conflict Paper 2 Section A Judaism 1.Beliefs 2.Practices 1.Creation 2.Incarnation 3.The Triune God 4.Redemption 5.Church and Kingdom 6.Eschatology Assessment – Paper Structure

Saint John Fisher Catholic School - Religious Education 2016 RECAP - Key Points New GCSE. New Exam structure. New Question Styles. More Content. More traditional RE content. Increase in challenge – subject knowledge and literacy. TWO Exams – both in the Year 11 Exam cycle Year 10 Catholic Christianity – 6 topics. Year 11 Judaism and Moral Issues – 4 topics. Each topic has 10 keywords all pupils must learn. Thank you for your support

How you can help your child to achieve their potential Mr Stuchberry – Head of Year 10

Attendance and Punctuality  This is a key area that has a greater impact on progress than you think!  Your child may only just fall below 90% but will have missed the learning in the classroom with the specialist teachers.  The more time missed will result in pupils failing to understand key concepts. There will be gaps in their learning.

Attendance and Punctuality With 90% attendance you would be absent for 19 days in a school year and would miss 95 lessons! Attendance % 5+ A* C 93.5 and above – and below26.7

Attendance and Punctuality  Try not to book holidays in term time  Encourage your child to return to school as soon as possible after an illness  Ensure any work missed through absence is copied up and that they ask for help if they don’t understand any part of that work  Ensure your child arrives on time for school  As Head of Year, I will monitor attendance closely with Mrs Heyes (pastoral attendance officer)  We highlight 4 weekly attendance and punctuality and record it in diaries  Achievement points are awarded on a weekly basis  Pupils with the best attendance records will attend the summer BBQ in July

How can you support your child with their learning?  Check and sign planners each week  Speak to subject teachers if you have a concern  Watch the calendar for important dates/deadlines  Look at your child’s books/files to see if work is being done or offer any support  Contact school if you have any concerns

What else is needed for your child to fulfil their potential?  The main answer here is hard work and determination  They are not on their own. They have a whole staff behind them  They have you to support them  Ensure they sleep and eat well. Late nights impact heavily on concentration the next day  Encourage them to ask for help

Finally…What we will do to ensure your child achieves their potential  As HOY I will support their pastoral needs and try to ensure they are happy at school  I will listen to their concerns and support them  I will challenge underperformance and find ways to engage pupils in achieving their targets  Myself, the Year 10 team and all staff in school will strive to keep your child safe, happy and on the path to success