Year 11 Parent Information Evening September 2016

The year ahead… Autumn Term Complete Courses Spring Term PPEs, 16+ Forms, Revision begins Summer Term Final preparation for exams. Complete exams.

Richard Baker Principal A New Landscape Richard Baker Principal

PPE Results July 2016

English and Maths used grades 9 to 1 All other subjects used A* to G This year PPE results were reported in two different ways to reflect the change in the GCSEs. English and Maths used grades 9 to 1 All other subjects used A* to G (BTEC and Vcert remained the same)

Changes from previous years English National Average Maths National Average 71% to 44% for Maths 81% (A*-C) to 46% (5- 9) in English Language 75% to 59% in English Literature So what does this mean?

The key thing to remember about English is that it is possible to make huge amounts of progress by developing the skills required to improve the marks on your weakest question. Example Paper 2 English Language. A student with a 3 in the PPE notices that they only scored 6 in Section A Question 4. They work on the skills required to improve their response and improve their score to a 12. That one change moves them to a 5

With that in mind, we are supporting your children through a 'test and boost' programme that sits alongside their lessons and provides individualised materials targeted at improving specific skills.

Maths The style of exam has changed significantly this year. There is a much greater emphasis on problem solving questions with multiple steps to achieve full marks. Students must develop their problem solving strategies in order to gain success. In addition to this, some of the higher content has moved to the foundation paper, with new topics being introduced at grade 9. Keys to success In lesson questioning Classwork/HW/Revision based on problem solving Student mindset towards the ‘challenges’ set each lesson

Key messages from PPEs It is important that you know: The result of each PPE is not the most important thing. It is a way of gauging strengths and weaknesses and will allow you and your teachers to pinpoint areas for improvement. The next step will be to look at your exam paper and identify areas for improvement. Your teacher will help you with that as well as supporting you in your revision planning. It is important that you know: Year 11 will be challenging We will support you every step of the way If you believe you can achieve then you will achieve

Success Stories Ben Retallick (Maths) – PPE result G, GCSE result C (4 grades progress) Jodie Harris (Maths) – PPE result F, GCSE result C (3 grades progress) Matthew Arnold-Parra (Maths) – PPE result C, GCSE result A (2 grades progress) Kyren Kennedy (Psychology) – PPE result G, GCSE result C (4 grades progress) Amy Bowyer (Science) – PPE result D, GCSE result B (2 grades progress)

Success Stories Maya Watson (History) - PPE result F. GCSE result C (3 grades progress) Liam Austin (Music) - PPE result L1 Pass (equiv. F), end result Merit (equiv. B ) (4 grades progress) Eva Walmsley (Drama) - PPE Result B. GCSE result A* (3 grades progress and 6LOP overall) Lieacha Cundy (GCSE PE) - PPE result E, GCSE result result B (3 grades progress)

It’s not just about English and Maths

Priorities up to Christmas Biggest impact is in lessons Time to up your game (for some) Complete courses Think about life after Penrice

College Open Days 6 October Cornwall College A Level Event 18 October Truro College Open Evening for Penrice Students & Parents 7.30pm 1 November Penrice Careers Fair 6 00 – 8 00pm 5 November Truro College Open Day 10 00- 3 00pm 12 November Falmouth Marine School Advice Event 10 00am – 12 00pm 26 November Duchy College Advice Session 10 00am – 12 00pm 1 December Cornwall College Advice Event 5 00 – 7 30pm 1 December Truro College Open Evening 5 00- 8 00pm

College Applications 16+ form 6 January 16+ Application Process Assembly 27 January Deadline for 16+ Application Forms 20 February Interview process at Colleges starts 22 February Year 11 Parents Evening 3 15 – 6 30pm 13 January National Citizenship Assembly

Mr Sutcliffe Head of Year Pastoral Support Mr Sutcliffe Head of Year

Its not all exams, exams, exams!!! This year we also want to celebrate the 5 years that the students have spent at Penrice Celebration Assemblies Rewards – Driving Lessons, Money off Ball Tickets, Gift vouchers Year 11 Charity Event – Yearbook Year 11 Ball The Final Assembly Penrice Plus/Extra –Curricular activities

Where to turn to for advice? The Form tutor should always be the first point of contact Subject Staff, Heads of Departments, Assistant Principals SFC (Student & Family Centre) Pastoral Manager for Year 11 – Mrs Bev White LIC Staff Breakfast Club Careers Advisors

Key dates for parents October 18th – Early Intervention Evening (invite only) November 9th – Target Setting Day February 22nd – Parents evening Revision support – TBC

Next Steps…

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Final reminders All information from tonight on the Penrice website Key contacts: Mr Sutcliffe asutcliffe@penrice.org.uk Mr Thomas gthomas@penrice.org.uk Mr Heartford cheartford@penrice.org.uk

Final thought All we ever expect is for you to do your best. Every students who does this will achieve success.