1. “At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency.” Welcome to Y11 Parents Information Evening

2. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Welcome We are proud to be an inclusive comprehensive school. We understand that young people today have many pressures placed upon them from an early age. Our role is to create a happy, stimulating learning environment that gives every child the confidence and resilience to face these pressures head on. We have high expectations of all of our students. At The Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success. We acknowledge the fundamental role that we play in the academic and moral education of young people. We celebrate the success of our students at every opportunity and take delight in the buzz and energy around the school site well beyond the official ending of the school day. We do not accept mediocrity or complacency. We understand the challenges that accompany our role as educationalists and we continue to work to find ways to refine and improve our practise. This is underpinned by our aim to be outstanding in everything that we do.

3. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Headline Results This year 71% of all of our students achieved 5 or more A* to C grades including Maths and English. Core Subjects In Maths 85% of all students achieved A* to C In English 80% of all students achieved A* to C in English. In Science 76% of all students achieved 2 or more Science GCSEs at A* - C. In Triple Science there was a 100% pass rate at A*-C grades. Overall 21% of all students achieved five or more A* and A grades with 18 students achieving 8 or more A*/A grades. 81% of all students achieved at least 5 GCSE A* to C grades. 97% of students achieved 5 A* to G grades.

4. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Three key words to success Happiness Pride Ambition

5. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” What information will your child receive this year? CLA (Current Level of Attainment)x 5 Attitude Grade (A*-C) x 5 Home Learning Grade (A*-C) x 5 A Year 11 report x 2 Progress Evening Meetings x 1 set

6. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” A Current Level of Attainment (CLA) is the grade your child is on at the time of the assessment. Why do we use these? Eradicates complacency ‘Real’ data, not inflated The student can see what it’s based on Enables us to track progress

7. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Parentmail Survey Spare forms Keeping us updated so we can keep you up to date!

8. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Internet Safety

9. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” The good parts of the internet! School website! Digital Natives vs Digital Immigrants https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/ http://www.internetmatters.org/

10. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Role of the Y11 Parent Getting them to school Helping with home learning/ revision Positive mind-set (Nonchalant vs stress) Support them with stress Good eating habits Sleeping habits http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/helping_ with_exams/

11. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Who to contact Vertical Tutor- first point of contact Year tutor- CV, ROA, careers guidance HoY- careers, ROA, wide concern, wellbeing Subject teacher- individual queries Academic leader- subject concerns

12. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Subject Specific Content

13. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Y11 Timeline 147 Days left in school Year 11 Mock exams start 11/01/16-15/01/16 Dead line for stamp totals 24/03/16 Year 11 leavers day 13/05/16 Year 11 exams start 16/05/16 Year 11 exams end 24/06/16 Prom 08/07/16

14. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Y11 Draft Summer Exam Timetable

15. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” The Study Leave Myth Beaustock is 13 th May but….. You must be in school every lesson, either; – In normal lesson (even if have finished you must bring revision) – In an exam – In a directed revision session Friday 27 th May is the last formal day. After half term there will be compulsory revision sessions. Last exam is Physics on 24 th June 2015.

16. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency”

17. Attendance Update Fines for missed assessments or public examinations Do not book any holidays during the exam period. Code of conduct; 10 sessions of unauthorised absence or lateness in any 10-week school period. absent for 10 or more half-day sessions (five school days) of unauthorised absence during any 100 possible school sessions – these do not need to be consecutive persistently late before the close of the register (coded L), but the school has met with parents and has clearly communicated that they will categorise as unauthorised any further lateness (code O), and where the threshold of 10 sessions (five days) has been met 1 or more sessions of unauthorised absence during a public exam, or formal school assessment of testing where dates are published in advance.

18. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency”

19. Prom Passport Attendance >95%, unless extreme circumstances Stamp total = 550 by 25 th March (Uniform linked) No pattern of lates on SIMS. Any exclusions NO! SLT or internal exclusion persistent. Show commitment to regular clinics aftershool. Meet all coursework deadlines and targets. Complete prom passport and sign off by tutor, HoY and SLT. We recommend you do not book your clothing, transport, make up etc. until you are signed off!

20. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Prom details Led by one group from the student leaders and Mr Janes. Date- Friday 8 th July (Mr Janes pre Birthday celebration) Botley Park. Times 6:30 arrival 7:30 sit down, finish TBC. Dresscode is formal. Two course meal followed by DJ. Equal price for all but fundraising will reduce costs for all, no school subsidy. Approx. £35-40. Additional costs for yearbook.

21. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” NEET