1. Year 11 Information Evening
April 2019
200 sleeps
17 sleeps now
21 weeks
Just over 2 now

2. Pupil Advice Know and understand the course content
Visit the exam board websites regularly (e.g. aqa.org.uk ; ocr.org.uk etc) – information about the exam boards are provided in the pack
Be familiar with mark schemes
Constantly practise using past papers and mark schemes
Use study websites (e.g. bbc bitesize revision)
Attend extra classes in school (timetable provided in the class)
Be organised and plan your study
Stay healthy – exercise, sleep well, eat well

3. How will SPaG be made clear on the exam paper?
There will be an instruction for candidates before any question that has SPaG marks available stating that spelling, punctuation and grammar will be assessed in that question.

4. Next 21 School Weeks… ‘Current Grades’ rather than ‘Working Towards’
All parents have staff addresses
Lunchtime and after school timetable(in pack)
Mock results issued at the start of Year 11 Parents Evening – Monday 14th January 2019
Actual GCSE Examinations begin 13th May and will be completed by 26th June 2019

5. Exam Success
Student
Parents
Staff

6. Top 10 tips to support your child through their exams

7. What is Prepare to Perform?
Staying calm, feeling good, being effective
A toolkit to help your child control different aspects of their life to help them perform better when it comes to exam time
It will allow them to focus, set themselves a plan and work towards being prepared in the best possible way

8. How can you help your child and prepare them to perform?
Being a role model
Keep them active
Healthy eating
Staying cool & calm
Belief
Help them set goals
Be supportive
Time out
Sleep patterns
Unplugging
Each day you can support your child to make choices which can impact how they perform during the exam period

9. 1. Being a role model
Set a good example by modelling the behaviour you want your child to adopt…
Planning for the week
Eating healthily and well
Keeping hydrated
Leading an active life
Staying calm
Being organised
Good sleep habits

10. 2. Keeping Active 60 minutes per day
Encourage them to keep active on a daily basis
Carry out exercise in manageable chunks e.g. 3 x 20 min sessions throughout the day
Plan to do active things together on a weekend
Go out for a walk together and get some fresh air
Help them plan out their weekly exercise schedule in advance
After exercise your brain functions well, so encourage a revision session afterwards

11. 3. Healthy Eating
Plan your family meals for the week – breakfast, snacks, lunches and evening meals
Carry out a weekly food shop and make sure you write a list
Avoid high sugary and fatty foods or drinks
Aim to eat clean, fresh and healthy foods
Have a couple or ‘treat’ meals / or meals out per week
Use the Mark Lloyd recipes and meal planner as guidance
Encourage them to eat breakfast everyday
Hydration is key to brain functioning so make sure your child carries a bottle of water with them

12. Whole Grains / Brown rice
Eating the right food and drink can energise your system, improve alertness and sustain your child through the long exams
3. Healthy Eating
A BALANCING ACT
Keep your sugar levels under control.
UP THE B’S & OMEGA 3’S
B vitamins are directly involved in creating energy at a cellular level & will give you an energy boost
Green vegetables
Asparagus / Spinach
Broccoli
Yoghurt
Chicken / Salmon
Whole Grains / Brown rice
Almonds / Pecans
Eggs
MIGHTY MAGNESIUM
Magnesium is involved in over 1000 enzymatic reactions in the body. It's vitally important in providing our cells with energy
Green vegetables
Nuts
Pulses
Fish
Bananas

13. 4. Staying Cool & Calm Set a good example by staying calm yourself
Create a relaxing environment for your child
Help them plan out coping strategies to deal with their stress
Give them positive distractions away from studying
Help them understand their stress & to focus on controlling the controllables
Promote a balance of their academic studies & other activities during the week

14. 5. Belief Give them positive reinforcement
Boost their confidence daily
Celebrate any successes and reward them e.g. if they have achieved their mini-goals
Try not to set your expectations too high
Show them how proud of them you are
Highlight things to make them feel good
Give them the belief in themselves to help them achieve

15. 6. Goal Setting
Encourage them to keep their goals plan visible – e.g. printed and displayed on their bedroom wall
Help focus them and talk to them about their goals regularly
Give positive reinforcement
Connect with them about ‘why’ and ‘what’ they want to achieve

16. 7. Be Supportive Be a good listener Be approachable
Encourage them to take breaks in between revision
Show some understanding of what they are going through
Help them deal with their emotions & feelings
Offer caring advice
Just be there for them!

17. 8. Time Out
Encourage them to build in opportunities to take some time out every week, away from study. For example:
Going out for food
Seeing friends
Having a bath
Listening to music
Reading a book
Doing a hobby
Going shopping
Going to the cinema

18. 9.Sleep Patterns Young people need between 8 – 9 hours sleep per night
Help your child create a relaxing evening routine
Make sure they don’t eat too late at night
Avoid giving them caffeine or sugary drinks late at night
Make sure they don’t work or revise too late before going to bed
Encourage them to switch off from social media / technology at least an hour before bedtime

19. 10. Unplugging Encourage them to unplug from technology everyday
Help them switch off from technology at least 30 mins- 1 hr before going to sleep
Support your child to appreciate the world around them rather than being governed by their phone
Make sure they put their phone away, & on silent, while they are concentrating on tasks / revision / homework
Help them learn to have the control to not be obsessed with their phone
Choose some time each day/week to switch off and unplug from technology with them

20. Exam Etiquette
Brother Peter

21. Before an Exam
You must be on time for all examinations. If you are late, your work might not be accepted.
You cannot get a grade if you miss an exam.
Failure to attend an exam for which you have been entered will lead you having to pay the fee of £23-£47.
Exams start promptly at 9.00am and 1.30pm.

22. Know the dates and times of the examinations on your timetable.
Arrive in good time for your examination.
You will be lined up on the yard and asked to enter the hall in candidate order.
Take into the examination room the correct equipment – pens, pencils, erasers and any instruments- which you need for the examination.

23. During the exam
If you try to use unfair practice, or break the rules in any way, you could be disqualified from all your subjects.
Any pencil cases taken into the room must be see through.
You must not use correcting pens, fluid or tape, highlighters or pale coloured gel pens in your answers.

24. Examination Instructions
Listen to the invigilator and do what you are asked to do.
During the exam the only person you may communicate with is the invigilator.
Put up you hand during the examination to tell the invigilator at once:
You must not ask for, and will not be given, any explanation of the questions.

25. English and Maths focus
Ms Hayes – Director of English
Google classroom code: nf70upg
Miss Fitzsimons – Director of Maths
Google classroom code: Higher:565za0b Foundation:9313fx

26. Support Pack Exam Timetable Subject support packs Revision Timetable
Parent support leaflets

27. Support Pack Exam Timetable Subject support packs Revision Timetable
Parent support leaflets

28. Support Pack Exam Timetable Subject support packs Revision Timetable
Parent support leaflets

29. Support Pack Exam Timetable Subject support packs Revision Timetable
Parent support leaflets

30. This presentation will be available on the school website
Thank You
This presentation will be available on the school website
200 sleeps
17 sleeps now
21 weeks
Just over 2 now