Year 7 Welcome Evening October 2018

Andrew James Headteacher Introduction Andrew James Headteacher

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Mrs Bailey Head of English English Support Mrs Bailey Head of English

Literacy strategy - reading WOW! Word of the Week

The importance of reading The new GCSEs require students to read and respond to more challenging texts in their examinations. We must prepare children to access these texts. So… D.E.A.R. time. Accelerated Reader programme for Year 7-9. Intervention Reading groups.

The importance of reading WHAT CAN YOU DO? Please discuss the books your child is reading. Ask them about their test scores and what their reading age is. Check they have a book in their bag!

Literacy Student are required to write more in their examinations than ever before. There are 7 hours of examinations in English. 96 marks are based entirely on literacy. There are also marks for literacy in other subjects’ examinations. Dictionary and Thesaurus Handwriting pens Read their homework Literacy tutoring: we offer 1:1 literacy tutoring for selected Year 7/8 students

Mr Adam Farmer Lead Practitioner of Maths Maths Support Mr Adam Farmer Lead Practitioner of Maths

Maths in year 7 Correct equipment: Black pen Red pen Pencil and rubber Ruler Scientific calculator Geometry set – a pair of compasses and a protractor are a minimum required Highlighters

chasehigh number Revise  homework Orange books  show working outů; After school revision TUE – THU; Lunchtime Maths Plus – Mon Thu

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Targets, Assessment, QPG and reporting Jill Readings Deputy Headteacher

How do we set targets? Targets are based on KS2 scores, or CATS if no KS2 data Students are put into sets based on targets At this stage, students are given a year 11 target and are banded into Band QPG colour KS2 score yr 11 target High - Platinum 110+ 7-9 Upper Middle - Gold 103-109 4-6 Lower Middle - Silver 95-102 4 Lower - Bronze <94 3+

What is a QPG? A subject specific Success Table Shows what a student should be able to do to be working on target and what they need to do to work above target. Can be used by students to self-assess their work Can be used by teachers to mark and set targets for improvement Should be stuck in every student book Examples on the school website for parent to see.

What do reports look like?

Progress indicators on Reports T+ Student’s current standard of work, if built upon, is likely to lead to them exceeding their target T Student’s current standard of work, if built upon, is likely to lead to them meeting their target T- Student’s current standard of work, needs development if they are to meet their target grade but is NOT a concern at this stage. C Student’s current standard of work is a cause for concern and, if sustained, is very likely to lead to them failing to meet their target grade. The reason for the concern will appear on the report .

Commitment to Learning on Reports 1 Outstanding 2 Good 3 Requires Improvement 4 Inadequate

Reports will be posted on the SLG learning gateway The SLG is accessed via secure log-in on the school website. Please ensure we have your email addresses so that we can keep you informed about how to access this. Paper copies are available on request.

Jamie Foster Deputy Headteacher Safeguarding Jamie Foster Deputy Headteacher

These dates can be found on the school website.   Kingswood Trip: 12th – 14th October Non-uniform Day: 12th October Half-term: 22nd – 26th November London Dungeon Trip – 28th November Christmas Lunch – 13th December Non-uniform Day & Year 7 Reports home: 14th December Christmas Holiday, finish as 1.20: 19th December – 2nd January Colchester Castle Trip: 11th January Half-term: 18th 22nd February Year 7 Reports home : 22nd March Non-uniform Day: 29th March Easter Holiday: 8th April – 22nd April Bank holiday: 6th May Non-uniform Day: 10th May Half-term: 27th – 31st May Year 7 Reports: 5th July Sports Day: 11th July Non-uniform Day: 12th July Activities Day: 16th July School ends 1.20: 17th July Key Dates These dates can be found on the school website.

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Year 7 Welcome Evening October 2018