YEAR 7 Settling-in Evening   Tuesday 18th September 2018 6-7pm

Achieving Success Together Key focus: Improving outcomes Investing in teaching & learning Raising attendance Promoting positive student behaviour Developing our environment Ensuring our students are safe & enjoy school Achieving Success Together  

Achieving Success Together OPPORTUNITY SUCCESS AMBITION Achieving Success Together  

A number of changes have taken place to improve your child's experience: Loose setting in: Maths, MFL & Science Mixed ability teaching in other subjects including English Introduction of a House system to promote inter house competition and provide greater opportunities for students More extra-curricular clubs to take part in for students A more rigorous behaviour system with a big investment in rewards A greater focus on attendance

ATTENDANCE = ACHIEVEMENT The national average is 95%. Our school target is 96%.

Attendance Percentage Figures What it means to your education Attendance Over Year Days Absent Weeks Absent Lessons Missed 95% 9 days 2 weeks 50 lessons 90% 19 days 4 weeks 100 lessons 85% 29 days 6 weeks 150 lessons 80% 38 days 8 weeks 200 lessons 75% 48 days 10 weeks 250 lessons 70% 57 days 11.5 weeks 290 lessons 65% 67 days 13.5 weeks 340 lessons

TUTOR MEET & GREET 7A – Mr Davey and Ms Moss – A25 7D – Mr Healy and Mr Thompson – A23 7E – Mr Bhar – A5 7H – Miss Ring & Mr Pearson – BE04 7O – Mrs Brigland – E07 Staff will be available in the canteen if you have any questions at the end of the night.