Year 11 Information Evening

Overview May half term information What should my son/daughter being doing now? Managing exam worries/stress Correct preparation for exam day(s) Information on illness during the exams Leavers’ assembly Prom Results day

What successful exams mean? College/6th form place Correct courses Pathway to the right future Strong broad selection of GCSEs First thing employers look at Universities The hard work is evident in most and we want to ensure this is fully supported

Warm up and revision timetable Each student will be given one of these tomorrow morning and tutors will go through it with them Warm up sessions are compulsory After half term Sign in and out each day. Lessons will be compulsory, but finished subjects will not. Make clear that up until half term students need to attend all lessons – even if they are finished this will be a revision slot

May half term overview: Saturday 27th May · Triple Science 10am – 2pm; Mrs Kurshumliu Tuesday 30th May · Geography: 10am-12 noon; Mr Newman · Computing: 10am-1pm; Mr Ovia · Double Science: 10am - 1pm; Miss Durso · Double Science: 9 am – 3pm; PET XI Wednesday 31st May · Double Science: 10am - 1pm ; Miss Durso · Double Science: 9 am – 3pm; PET XI · History A*/A grade: 10am-12 noon; Mr Stuart · Maths – half day sessions with each teacher. Thursday 1st June · History C grade : 10am-12 noon; Mr Stuart · Geography: 10am-1pm; Miss Boughey · Double Science: 9 am – 3pm; PET XI Friday 2nd June · English (for those who study History); 10am – 2pm; Mr Harding · Food Technology; 9.30am – 11am; Ms Cummings This is on the school website Personalised to go out

What should my child be doing now? Countdown to each exam Plan for each week and each day Mindfulness – sleep, eating healthy, exercising, continuing with hobbies, socialising Quiet space to work Past papers! Fixing/correcting mistakes Learning from others Every subject should be covered – how many revision sessions before each exam? Plan – maximise their potential. Ensuring they are dedicating the right amount of time to all subjects. Example: if Science grades are low – do not neglect them! Double the amount of time you are spending on them. If you are smashing Sports Studies continue with the revision, but maybe drop an hour and swap for a weaker area. Everything should be covered How many revision sessions? You need to know this, so you can prioritise your learning/revision

Managing ‘panic mode’… Confidence building Hard work leads to confidence Do not allow to over work Being supportive Doing something they enjoy that is not work/school related Reassurance Overwork – needs to be a balance, otherwise it can get mixed up. Need to feel fresh Supportive – sounds obvious, but being comforting and reassuring can be the difference

Exam day Early night! Have equipment and uniform ready before you go to sleep Breakfast Bring water – stay hydrated Arrive on time (or early) Attend all ‘warm up’ sessions Have a big pen to score off each exam you complete on your calendar Sleep is vital. An hour before midnight is worth 2 hours in the morning Preparation Time – time to settle any nerves before the exam

What to do if my child is ill the day of the exam? They will not be able to resist. Get them into school we can manage the scenario to make it as comfortable as possible Doctors afterwards – medical note If they miss the exam they will get zero

Leavers’ Assembly Wednesday 5th July All students and parents/guardians welcome 9am - meet with refreshments 9:20am - assembly 10:30am - shirt signing refreshments 11:00am - leave site

Prom Deadline for payment Start and finish time – 7:30-Midnight Expectations around behaviour and zero tolerance on alcohol/cigarettes All students get searched by security before they enter the venue

Results day School will be open from 9am-12pm to collect results Thursday 24th August Staff will be here to welcome and congratulate students

Next academic year… If your son/daughter has not had a place at college or 6th form confirmed please see me

Thank you Sign up station for: Exam timetables College/6th form – see me! If you have any queries please contact me: Email: macaulaye@haileyburyturnford.com