1. Final Year 11 Assembly
Friday 12th May, 2017

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3. GCSE Exams – written papers start on Monday and continue into mid-June
Letters going out today
GCSE Exams – written papers start on Monday and continue into mid-June
Last full day in school – Friday 9th June (from then, only attend those lessons that you have exams left)
Leavers assembly – 20th June
Prom – Early July
Results – August
Post August - Set up for an amazing life!!

4. The next 6 weeks are crucial!
Attitude and commitment are everything
Importance of making sure you achieve your full potential, whatever that is! If you don’t you will regret it.
Marginal gains – what have you done differently?
Preparation is key!

5. Preparation is key
Sleep is crucial – energy drinks will disrupt your concentration
Have a good breakfast
Take regular breaks in revision
The worst way to revise is to constantly re-read notes – you are much better off practising questions, testing yourself e.g. 4 ways that …., using GCSEpod to make notes revision cards on key points

6. Preparation is key
Know the start times and get there 15 minutes before the start time
Know which venue you are in – you will be in different exam halls
Know your seat number for EACH exam
Line up in row order outside the exam hall and listen carefully to staff – this is the last time they can give you important reminders!
Make sure you have all the equipment you need for each exam.

7. The Exam Hall
DO NOT HAVE YOUR PHONE IN YOUR POCKET. Make sure it is off and in your bag. It is not worth the risk!
Exams are staffed by external invigilators. They will report all incidents of talking or attempts to communicate with others – It is not worth the risk!
Make sure you are aware of timings in the exam hall. Don’t rush but be aware as you may not get time warnings

8. In the exam: don’t give marks away!!
£2.6 £2.60
2/10 should it be 1/5?
You must learn key spellings: what are the high frequency words you struggle with? You must learn them
Do you know all the conventions and layout of formal/informal letters, articles, leaflets, speeches, reports......

9. In the exam: the importance of being thorough
Read questions carefully. Make sure you understand exactly what it is asking you. It will never say “tell me everything you know about …” so make sure you are clear what is required in the answer
A few minutes thinking and jotting down your thoughts will be time well spent – make sure any rough notes are clearly distinguished from you actual answer.
Always try and leave some time to read through what you have written and make any adjustments you need to.

10. Being well prepared is the best thing to reduce stress & worry!
Preparation is key!
Being well prepared is the best thing to reduce stress & worry!