Year Eleven Expectation Evening September 30 th 2010 “Everything you need to know to Succeed and Excel” CROESO WELCOME NEWBRIDGE SCHOOL

Pastoral Leader – Mrs K Soos Assistant Head- Mr Guillou – BTEC Learning Coach – Miss Clough – Mentoring and Careers Careers Adviser – Luisa Andreou – Jones Coleg Gwent – John Bevan -Post 16 Choices University of Wales – Laura Roberts – Higher Education Assistant Head – Mr M Keeble Summing up – Mrs L Perry – Headteacher Refreshments in the Dining Room - time to talk to staff

Pastoral Changes Mr M Keeble – Assistant Head Pastoral responsibility for Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11)

Aims of the Evening To demonstrate our commitment to our pupils in achieving their potential To show the part parents/carers and pupils need to play in this To discuss important elements of Year 11 To be informed about Post 16 choices

Year 11 Leadership Programme Every year 11pupil has a leadership role Job descriptions – qualities/requirements – successful Applied for 2 posts at the end of Year 10 - Prefect, LSA Assistant, Charity Committee etc Recognised by their badge Begin to take on responsibilities – role models for younger pupils Personal Statement

Information for Parents Introduction to Year 11 booklet Coursework Schedule Year 11 Contract Comment/Query Sheet

Target Grades All pupils know their target grade ranges for their courses ( These are recorded on Year 10 reports) ‘ Progress Review ’ Sheet Are you on target? Planning the way forward

Attendance & Punctuality Expectations Excellent attendance Punctuality Appointments Holidays – not in school time Copying up!

Tracking Progress to Achieve Success- School October 7 th 2010 – Year 11 Selected Evening November Progress Review Data collected from subject staff Collated and studied by K Soos Parents contacted November/December ‘Mock Exams’ Examination Procedures Progress reviews sent home

Tracking Progress to Achieve Success- School February 4 th Final Report Grades collected and reviewed against target grades Action taken as appropriate February 9 th Parents’ Evening Sharing of information and advice for improvement

Tracking Progress to Achieve Success- School March 26 th 2011 – Selected Parents Evening May 16 th FINAL Examinations begin!!!

Tracking Progress to Achieve Success - School Learning Coach – Miss Clough K Soos and staff will work closely with Miss Clough in monitoring pupils and giving them the necessary support (more later)

Tracking Progress to Achieve Success- Parents/Carers “Research has shown that parental support is eight times more important in determining a child’s academic success than any other factor.” (TES) Check planners-signed each week Discuss school with your child Ask to see their work Ask about coursework etc Be aware of important dates Contact school with concerns/queries

How can we help? Revision Tips/Study Skills Vary between subjects and staff What suits the pupil? General guidelines- see booklet Revision Lessons Lunchtime and after school Easter Holidays Saturday April 2 nd – Study Skills Morning

Coursework Extremely important School based assessment BTEC – Mr Guillou- (more later) Deadlines must be adhered to (see schedule) Contact school!

Year 11 Contract School Commitment Parent/Carer Commitment Pupil Commitment To be sent home (Copy in booklet)

Careers Advice Careers Library Miss Clough – Learning Coach - Careers Mrs Luisa Andreou-Jones – Careers Adviser Check the display board - Apprenticeships One- to- one interview

Post 16 Choices Where and What? Crosskeys College: Visits made during Y11 Crosskeys Staff visit Newbridge Induction Day The Future University

Results Day & After…. Main School Hall 9:30am – 11:00am School Staff on hand for advice Careers staff also available

“Succeeded and Excelled….” James Dean – GCSE 11A*’s & AS Level IT – 4 A’s at A Level Aircraft Engineering Degree at Bristol University Nathan Keeble – GCSE 13A*’s -Coleg Gwent – 4 A Level’s – Study History at Bristol University Emily Thomas – GCSE 11A*’s, 1extra in Design Technology, AS level IT – Coleg Gwent – 4 A Level’s in Maths and Science Jaime Kinane and Caleb Roberts – Motor Vehicle Apprenticeships Joseph Johnson – Specific learning difficulty – given the tools to access the curriculum – 100% successful – good GCSE results – Coleg Gwent – construction

“THE PROM” Our celebration “Prom” is taking place at the Maes Manor Hotel on Thursday 23 rd June 2011