Y11 Assembly – January 10th WELCOME BACK

Time is precious 14 contact weeks left in school and until first exam 13 weeks until the Art exam and MLF speaking One week of those is a Lecture Week (a week of intensive lectures in the hall led by teachers) 7 cycles of the two week timetable 35 more lessons in options such as Music, DT and Business Plan your time wisely, stick to your timetables

The term ahead Revision timetable begins – copies sent out next week Rooming – Room 18 and C2 are available at break and lunch for you to use as a quiet space to work Reports home 5th Feb 18th Jan – VI form application deadline Assessment week 4th - 15th March 14th Feb - Maximise Day – revision skills 14th Feb - Information Evening for students and parents Easter Revision clinics (8th and 9th April ) Lecture week – 7th – 10th May

Support for you Lunchtime and after school sessions Additional Maths and English intervention SLT Mentoring Lecture Week Easter Revision Clinics Maximise Day Access to nurse/counsellor

Self-care Diet – breakfast is brilliant Going to bed at a reasonable time Reducing screen time Regular exercise Feeling stressed – breathing techniques, mindfulness, walk Talk to someone!

Chance to be interviewed by a business professional Mock Interview – 14th Jan Chance to be interviewed by a business professional They will use your CV completed during L2L Consider good interview technique: Do Don’t Dress smartly – tie, shirt and blazer Waffle – be concise Firm handshake Lie Make eye-contact Forget to greet hello and say good-bye Positive body language Chew gum Be confident Be late

Daily news 1. School Chess Championship The school championship will start today (Thursday) so all those who would like to enter should come to lab 5 by 1.25 at lunchtime. 2. FULL ORCHESTRA PRACTICE TODAY 1.30PM IN THE MUSIC ROOM. 3. Support – lunch English (7-9 grades) – 24 – list of names English Support (CC) – 29 DT (MC) - 8