1. Year 7 Parent’s Conference
Thursday 28th September
2017
Welcome!
Lorna Pountney
Head of Lower School (Year 7-9)
Rebecca Wilmot
Head of Year 7
Louise Headland
KS3 Curriculum Leader

2. Learning in Key Stage 3. How is it different from Key Stage 2?
Subject specific teaching and learning.
Knowledge of subject content and skills in a range of subjects.
Individual responsibility for organisation and learning; books, folders, resources come home.
Homework is compulsory.

3. Learning in Key Stage 3. How can you help?
Subject specific teaching and learning.
Encourage reading about a subject.
Ask about what is being studied.
Knowledge of subject content and skills in a range of subjects.
Look at books and folders and ask what has gone really well and what might be more of a challenge.
Encourage students to read over content and teachers’ comments to help progress.
Encourage students to ask for help from teachers if they are unsure of what they need to do next to progress.
Individual responsibility for organisation and learning; books, folders, resources come home.
Make sure bags are packed the night before.
Check and sign the planner.

4. ASHLAWN’S GOLDEN RULES
Commit to Learn!
Arrive on time, be prepared to learn
Be respectful to others, listen when others are talking.
Follow instructions.
Begin tasks when set and remain on task.
Embrace learning and always try your best.

5. ATTENDANCE IS KEY……
Each month, all students with 100% attendance will have names drawn from a hat and two winners will be announced, each will receive a prize of a £10 gift voucher.
Each half term, form attendances will be celebrated in a table of results on the Y7 notice board and this will be highlighted in assembly, with a prize given to the form with the highest attendance.

6. MENTORING & PARENT CONSULTATION
Each student is allocated an academic mentor, typically this will be the form tutor, with whom they will meet 3 times during the year to review learning and set targets. These meetings will be recorded in planners.
On Monday 19th March parents are invited to meet with their child's subject teachers. This will give parents the opportunity to discuss what has gone well during the year and to decide on what targets need to met for the following year.

7. Rewards
There are many ways in which we celebrate and reward success throughout the year.
These include:
Credits, which are recorded in the credit pages of students’ planners.
Exceptional Learning Stamps
Positive behaviour points on SIMS.
Certificates for attendance, achievement and progress.
Sports Awards Evening Monday 2nd July.
Celebration assemblies at Christmas, Easter and at the end of the academic year.
Trophies and vouchers from Departments.

8. Ashlawn’s Website Academic, Outstanding and Unique
Our school website aims to provide a ‘Snapshot’ of Ashlawn, enable better communication and for all to access key details.
You will find:
Key contacts/ s
A calendar of forthcoming events
‘Latest News’ about events and achievements
Updates on our results
Details on Learning across KS3-5
Key Policies...and much more
Should you wish to make any suggestions or have any queries, please contact: or

9. G Suite...
GAfE is a set of online tools that help teachers and students work more effectively.
Our main tool is called Classroom. Classroom is a central place where teachers can set assignments and share resources. Students can then use the
G Suite to complete work and submit for marking in Classroom.
So a lot of work will now be cloud based, meaning students can access it anywhere!

10. If your child belongs to an extra curricular club then there may be a google classroom for this. Here is a football team classroom – great for posting fixtures and giving information about training sessions!
Each subject your child studies will have a google classroom. This is where teachers will post homework, provide resources and it is also a great way to ask peers questions too.

12. School will shortly provide you with a login for Go4schools
School will shortly provide you with a login for Go4schools. This will enable you to access your child's progress in all subjects throughout the year. This data is live and will be updated whenever an assessment has been completed.

15. Extra curricular activities
Performing Arts including, music lessons, choir, orchestra, drama, theatre trips, dance.
Clubs and societies, including science, photography, debating, reading, information technology, design technology, cheerleading.
Leadership opportunities including ‘The Duke of Edinburgh’ awards, school council, librarians, sport leaders.

16. Sports
Each term students compete in inter-form games, where they represent their form in a variety of different sports such as netball, badminton, rugby and football. Prizes are awarded to the winning form! We also offer a wide range of extra curricular sports at Ashlawn which changes every half term
as well as competing in Local, Regional and National competitions!
The current timetable for this half term can be found on the Website or you can follow the PE Department
on twitter using
@AshXtraCurri

17. SCHOOL TRIPS
If we want to truly educate our students into being well rounded individuals then experiencing activities outside of Ashlawn is key. We run many trips from those on enrichment days to larger trips such as the ski trip, sports tour or world challenge. We also run targeted intervention trips such as sailing, climbing and other outdoor adventurous activities including the DofE Award. There are also many trips run by each department to supplement learning.

18. How to get started with ParentPay…
What are the benefits to parents and pupils?
ParentPay is easy-to-use and will offer you the freedom to make online payments whenever and wherever you like, 24/7
The technology used is of the highest internet security available ensuring that your money will reach school safely – offering you peace of mind
Payments can be made by credit or debit card
Your children won’t have to worry about losing money at school.
Parents can choose to be alerted when their balances are low via and/or SMS text
How to get started with ParentPay…
You should by now have received your account activation username and password, once you receive these:
Visit

19. Important Contacts By telephone: 01788 573425
(Please fill in) Form tutor
Mr Unwin, Lower School Pastoral Assistant:
Mrs Wilmot, Head of Year 7:
Mrs Pountney , Head of Lower School (Year 7-9)
Mrs Headland, i/c KS3 Teaching and Learning
Please note – the school may text you via the following numbers, please ensure you have these saved:
Ashlawn attendance:
Ashlawn General Admin:

20. Achievements and interests
We would like to give you the opportunity to tell us about the achievements and interests of your children.
This information will be shared with their tutor and subject teachers where relevant. There is a form for you to fill in at the front.

21. ANY QUESTIONS…..