Are You Prepared! 2012 Summer Exams preparation Mount Carmel Catholic College

How much TIME you have left? Summer Exams begin 14 th May School days before you leave 10 Weeks 7 Weeks to GCSE Drama Exam 9 Weeks to GCSE Art Exam Mount Carmel Catholic College

2011 Results 55% 5 GCSEs A* to C including English & Maths 75% 5 GCSEs A* to Cs Mount Carmel Catholic College

Your Target YEAR % 5 GCSEs A* to C including English & Maths 80% 5 GCSEs A* to Cs WILL YOU BE THE BEST YEAR GROUP EVER????? Mount Carmel Catholic College

EXAMS START IN MAY…… Mount Carmel Catholic College

Preparation Exam Timetable Plan a revision schedule Past Papers Revision tips from your teachers Identify your areas of weakness 2/3 hours every night 5 hours per day over the weekend with regular breaks Revision: Saturdays, Half-term club, Mount Carmel Catholic College

Top Tips for Success!  Go to bed early – you need 8 to10 hours sleep)  Set your alarm to wake up early  Have a good breakfast or lunch  Drink lots of water  Prepare your bag and equipment the night before. Mount Carmel Catholic College

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!!  Speak to your mentor  Speak to a senior member of staff  Speak to your Form tutor  Speak to your Head of Year  Speak to the Head of Department  Speak to your subject teachers  Speak to the Exam’s officer  Speak to your parents/carer/family or friends Mount Carmel Catholic College

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!! Use the Lunch or After-school Attend Clubs Accept additional support Attend after-school or weekend activities Go to the library Put your social life on hold until 27 th June 2012 Mount Carmel Catholic College BB, FB, Twitter, Texting, Chat, staying out late on a school night will not get you GCSEs.

Less Than 3 Months To Go!! 23 rd August 2012 What will your envelope contain on 23 rd August 2012? Be in charge of your future Be prepared Do your best START TODAY!! Mount Carmel Catholic College