YEAR 11 CURRICULUM EVENING Working together to ensure success Welcome to our YEAR 11 CURRICULUM EVENING Thursday, 14th September 2017 Working together to ensure success for your child ‘A Christ-centred learning community, committed to the development of the whole person’ Seamless education from 4-19 years for all faiths and beliefs

HEADLINE FIGURES 2017 A LEVEL: One of the top highest ranking A Level results in Worcestershire – 99.7% achieved 3 or more A Level passes 30% of students achieved 4 or more A Levels A*-B grades were achieved with the following percentages: German 100%, Polish 100%, Further Maths 75%, Chemistry 73%, Mathematics 65%, Geography 62% and RE 61% From a cohort of 106 students 93 A*/A grades were achieved 9 students gained a massive 32 A*/A grades between them To find out about uniform, our Summer School, Literacy (ERIC), Transport, Numeracy, New Technologies, the Catholic Life of the School, our Catering Providers and the PTFA. This slide needs to updated

To find out about uniform, our Summer School, Literacy (ERIC), HEADLINE FIGURES 2017 GCSE: 80% of students achieved 5+ standard passes at GCSE with English and Mathematics (79% 2016) 91% of students gained a standard pass in English (Grade 4); 80% of students gained a strong pass in English (Grade 5) 85% of students gained a standard pass in Mathematics; 73% of students gained a strong pass in Mathematics Students achieved 100% A*-C grades in the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Polish To find out about uniform, our Summer School, Literacy (ERIC), Transport, Numeracy, New Technologies, the Catholic Life of the School, our Catering Providers and the PTFA. Figures in red need to be changed if we are keeping this.

HEADLINE FIGURES 2017 continued GCSE: Students achieved the following A*-C grades 90% in Geography, 95% in Drama, 97% in PE, 92% in Art and Design, 86% in RE, 86% in Additional Science, 82% in Computer Science, 81% in German, 81% in History. 100% pass rate in BTEC Engineering, 100% in ECDL, 92% in BTEC Art, 92% in BTEC Sport and 94% in BTEC Children’s Play 36% of all results delivered grades 9-7, A*-A or equivalent – that is an amazing 726 results at the highest grades with 311 of those grades at 9-8, A* or equivalent. 11 students gained all of their 11 GCSEs at grades 9-7, A*-A or equivalent, 3 of whom gained all A*, 9-8 grades or equivalent 23 students gained 10 or more GCSEs all at grades 9-7, A*-A or equivalent To find out about uniform, our Summer School, Literacy (ERIC), Transport, Numeracy, New Technologies, the Catholic Life of the School, our Catering Providers and the PTFA. Figures in red need to be changed if we are keeping this.

From the Assistant Principal, Ms S Fletcher INTRODUCTION From the Assistant Principal, Ms S Fletcher THE BIG PICTURE To find out about uniform, our Summer School, Literacy (ERIC), Transport, Numeracy, New Technologies, the Catholic Life of the School, our Catering Providers and the PTFA. New pictures

AIMS OF THE EVENING Future job market? Options after KS4 Targets setting Key dates Reports Exams Controlled assessment Independent learning Attendance Support mechanisms To find out about uniform, our Summer School, Literacy (ERIC), Transport, Numeracy, New Technologies, the Catholic Life of the School, our Catering Providers and the PTFA.

The future for your child Sixth Form Apprenticeships/Careers/College courses Entry requirements Entry requirements onto courses Entry requirements onto specific University courses – how much more in a lifetime Aspirations – Post 16 Adviser

How can I help my child – key dates and exams Assessment Week – commencing 2nd October 2017 6th Form Open Evening – Wednesday, 8th November 2017 Parents’ Day – 23rd November 2017 English and Maths Mocks – December 2017 / January 2018 Mocks – December 2017 / January 2018 Parents’ Evening – Thursday, 15th February 2018 Last Short Reports – Easter 2018 Revision Evening – March 2018 Easter Revision Sessions – April 2018 Whitsun Revision Sessions – June 2018 Exam Period – May – June 2018 Vocational Exams – Throughout

REPORTS – WHEN ARE THEY & WHAT DO THEY MEAN Target Grade - How are targets set? Forecast Grade Working at Grade Attitude to Learning Behaviour Report example needed

English, Maths and Science The importance of English, Maths and Science GCSEs Changes to assessment in each

Mathematics Exams FROM June 2017 Key Challenges Time spent teaching maths in the UK compared to other countries New 9-1 GCSE : 40% more content than at present More demanding content, more exam time , higher expectations (4½ hours compared with 3½ and more formulae to memorise) The new “benchmark” grade (5) is likely to be the equivalent of an old C+/B- Less scaffolding/ structure in questions – more problem-solving Less predictability of exam paper content and structure Students not having had the full benefit of new KS2/3 curriculum

Mathematics Exams FROM June 2017 Edexcel 1MA1 What did we learn from the first round of examinations in the Summer of 2017? Extremely difficult to “predict” exam content The importance of PREPARATION The importance of PROCESS The importance of EXPLANATION The importance of COMPARISON The importance of MATHEMATICAL REASONING

MATHEMATICS at ST AUGUSTINE’S - OUR PHILOSOPHY 7 term GCSE starting in Year 9 Possible curriculum/ qualification enhancements in Y9 and Y10 Key Elements of Our Mission Encourage independence Eliminate Fear Equip for all eventualities Enthusiasm Partnership Humour

Mathematics Exams FROM June 2017 How you can help: Access to on-line texts and learning tools especially –Mathswatch CD, and mathsgenie.co.uk Support and encouragement - avoid negative thinking “Can-do” mentality Accountability culture – we all play our part Little and Often

ENGLISH EXAMINATIONS The English department offer two GCSE qualifications across KS4 GCSE English Language GCSE English Literature They are assessed separately and count equally for students. All exams are single tier

We are an Outstanding Department with Outstanding results: our method is tried and tested! 90% at Grade 4 and above 80% at Grade 5 and above and this will rise! Great success in the summer for current Year 11 students Outstanding teaching in every classroom A desire to succeed when things get hard

The English Department offers: Highly specialist teachers who have experienced curriculum change A senior examiner on the team Smaller classes in key groups Early diagnosis, therapy and testing for students who are struggling Dedicated Wednesday night sessions and morning tutor sessions A well planned curriculum with constant confidence building assessment You need to offer this same commitment: buy into our narrative

Key revision guides to purchase: CGP text guides for A Christmas Carol OR Jekyll and Hyde; An Inspector Calls; Macbeth CGP English Language Workbook

Year 11 Science Students are either studying: AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy Students will be awarded 2 Grades based on a 17 point scale which will range from 1-1 to 9-9 where 9-9 is the highest possible grade AQA GCSE Separate Sciences Students will be awarded 3 separate grades

Year 11 Science AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy Students will be completing the content by the end of this term. Revision will then begin in lessons and in intervention sessions AQA GCSE Separate Sciences Students will be completing the content by February Students will be expected to revise the content of year 9 and 10 alongside this as homework, independent study and in intervention sessions

Chemistry 8. Atomic structure and the periodic table 9. Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter 10. Quantitative chemistry 11. Chemical changes 12. Energy changes 13. The rate and extent of chemical change 14. Organic chemistry 15. Chemical analysis 16. Chemistry of the atmosphere 17. Using resources Biology 1. Cell biology 2. Organisation 3. Infection and response 4. Bioenergetics 5. Homeostasis and response 6. Inheritance, variation and evolution 7. Ecology Physics 18. Energy 19. Electricity 20. Particle model of matter 21. Atomic structure 22. Forces 23. Waves 24. Magnetism and electromagnetism

How you can help: Support in completion of homework and the use of Educake (online homework resource) Test them regularly on subject content – eg physics equations/key facts and terms Revision guides - all students have these, please encourage them to use them Access to online resources “Kerboodle” Encourage them to take an interest in science in the world around them –watch scientific programmes, documentaries, news etc

Period 5 Monday Biology Chemistry Physics ICT Food Drama Tuesday History Art Computer Science Wednesday English Food Engineering Product Design Geography Thursday Maths MFL RE Business HSC / Childs Play Drama Friday Business Drama

Knowing about support mechanisms – the pastoral system Yr11 Team - sees them on a daily basis Head of Year – Mr Mill - if any concerns re homework, attendance, attitude etc. Mr Gariff – Assistant Head for Pastoral (Safeguarding Lead) Post 16 Adviser Miss Woods – SEN Mrs Bird – Deputy Safeguard / Attendance

Independent learning – how much? what can I do? 1-2hrs per night Students need a quiet place to work - Away from distractions Concerned – contact Head of Year – Mr Mill, mille@saintsa.co.uk

Revision - Assessments must be taken seriously - Try different techniques, ask subject teachers – don’t just read notes! - Find a quiet place to revise - Be organised – have a revision timetable and stick to it! - Read notes at the end of the day – this is a form of revision - When exams are finished – act on feedback from staff To be checked!

The Importance OF ATTENDANCE – THE GREATER THE ATTENDANCE, THE GREATER THE ACHIEVEMENT. • IRREGULAR ATTENDANCE – Half a day a week missed during year 11 and 10 can mean the loss of at least one GCSE grade for every subject taken. That could prevent you from being able to carry on to 6th Form! • PUNCTUALITY - Arriving late to school will mean missing out on morning intervention classes. • SCHOOL PROM –96% and above

Good habits Sleep enough Eat breakfast! Eat lunch! Eat dinner! Eat healthy snacks! Your brain needs and uses energy and burns calories. So feed it! Regular exercise

MORE THAN A SCHOOL………. Key Contacts Mr Mill Head of Year – mille@saintsa.co.uk Ms Fletcher Assistant Head of KS4 – fletchers@saintsa.co.uk Mr Gariff Assistant Head of Pastoral – Gariffd@saintsa.co.uk Mr O’Connor Head of School – oconnorg@saintsa.co.uk MORE THAN A SCHOOL……….

SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING The Sunday Times: Top 500 Schools SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING Wednesday 8th November 2017 6.30pm – 8.30pm Presentation 7.00pm A Level Results 2017: Another fantastic year! Average Points Score – 38.14 (Grade B-) A*-B = 43% A*-E = 99.5%