1. Head of Science Dept
Ms Walsh

2. Combined Science – 2 x GCSE’s
Combined science is called Trilogy
Examination Board: AQA
Two grades averaged between 9-1. ie 4:4
There are six 75 minutes exams in May/June 2019:
two biology, two chemistry and two physics.
Each of the papers will assess knowledge and understanding from distinct topic areas.
Higher and Foundation tiers of entry.
You can only choose one route for ALL six exams.
No coursework – but Required Practical's that will take up 15% of each exam

3. Separate Science – 3 x GCSEs Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Examination Board: AQA
Grades 1-9
There are six 105 minutes exams in May/June 2018:
two biology, two chemistry and two physics.
Each of the papers will assess knowledge and understanding from distinct topic areas.
Higher and Foundation tiers of entry.
You can only choose different tiers for each subject.
No coursework – but Required Practical's that will take up 15% of each exam

5. Students will need to be working at a level 5 consistently for us to consider entry to H-Tier.
Triple Science
Higher Tier 9-4
Foundation Tier 5-1
Trilogy Science - averaged scores
Higher Tier is 9-9 to 4-4
Foundation is 5-5 to 1-1
A 4-3 is NOT a pass at GCSE

8. Head of MFL Dept
Mrs Watkins

9. French and Spanish Examination board AQA
Tiered – Foundation (grades 1-5) OR Higher (grades 4-9). All 4 papers sat must be from the same tier.
4 exams, each worth 25%
Writing - without a dictionary, includes translation
Speaking - with teacher before main exam period: roleplay, describing a photocard and general conversation on TWO themes
Listening – questions and answers in English and in French/Spanish
Reading – including translation into English
There is no more controlled assessment, therefore there is only ONE opportunity to take each exam, including the speaking exam and no dictionaries are allowed.
The importance of regular learning of vocabulary is paramount to being able to recall knowledge on the days of the exams.

10. 3 Themes So far your daughter has covered and continues to work on…
Theme 1 – Identity and Culture
Topic 1: Me, my family and friends
Relationships with family and friends
Marriage/partnership
Topic 2: Technology in everyday life
Social media
Mobile technology
Topic 3: Free-time activities
Music
Cinema and TV
Food and eating out
Sport
Topic 4: Customs and festivals in French/Spanish- speaking countries/communities
Theme 2 - Local, national, international and global areas of interest
Topic 1: Home, town, neighbourhood and region
Topic 2: Social issues
Charity/voluntary work
Healthy/unhealthy living
Topic 3: Global issues
The environment
Poverty/homelessness
Topic 4: Travel and tourism
Theme 3 – Current and Future Study and Employment
Topic 1: My studies
Topic 2: Life at school/college
Topic 3: Education post-16
Topic 4: Jobs, career choices and ambitions
Each of the FOUR exams will cover all THREE themes

11. Vocabulary learning Little and often
Try out a variety of techniques and find one which suits; look, cover, check / recording / gap-fill / flashcards / post-it notes around the house
Break it down into small manageable chunks
Focus on key phrases and structures for speaking and writing exams which can be used across all themes

12. MFL support programme
Masterclasses held Thursday (wk 1) and Thursday (wk 2) after school between pm
Individual 10 minute slots to give pupils an opportunity to have a one on one speaking practice with the teacher. Further focus on other skills later in the year
In class support for speaking with volunteers and extra extension lunchtime club
Any practice or exposure to the language is really helpful:
Film / TV / Music / Reading / Travel / friends or relatives

13. Revision support
Quizlet and Memrise apps for vocabulary learning (search for AQA set lists)
Seneca and Language Gym for grammar
Thisislanguage and Yabla for listening
Pearson Pearson Revise AQA GCSE (9-1) PLUS Revision workbook and Revision Guide available in French and Spanish at a bargain price of £7 each (audio files included for listening practice)

14. Mrs Irvine KS4 Transition Leader

15. Our Expectations Year 11 pupils should set an example to other pupils
Always be in correct uniform
Participate fully in class
Complete all classwork and homework
Meet deadlines
Attend and be on time to all lessons
Attend Masterclasses/intervention sessions/Saturday learning if offered

16. Regular monitoring of attendance, punctuality and behaviour (Form Tutors)
Regular monitoring of progress, by way of tests, assessments and exams (Subject Teachers and HODs)
Regular monitoring of progress and identify underachievers (Year Leaders and SLT)
Intervention strategies (HODs,YLs,SLT)
All staff will offer corrections at all times

17. How parents can help Support and monitoring of college applications/CV
Monitor & support revision at home
Encourage her to attend Saturday learning
Be aware of and encourage her to attend Subject support Sessions after school: “Masterclasses”
Encourage her to use both the School and the local library
Encourage her to use the school’s I.C.T. facilities
Support the school if she is given a sanction
Support school policies

18. Clear pencil case for exams
Exam Pack
Clear pencil case for exams
Rubber and sharpener
Pencil and black pens
Big plastic wallet
Calculator
Post-Its
Highlighters
Note cards
Ruler
Felt tips

19. Internet and Social Media
Use internet access as a reward
Take mobile phones/tablets and any other distractions away from your daughter whilst she is completing homework/revision
Ensure that she is not distracted by social media sites whilst studying
Be aware of what social media sites she is using
Have access to her social media accounts
Ensure devices are not in your daughter’s room at bedtime.

20. 90% attendance = ½ day missed every week!!
Absent half a day every week

21. 90% attendance over 5 years of secondary school….
½ a school year missed!

22. The greater the attendance the greater the achievement.
What impact might this have?
Research suggests that
17 missed school days a year
= 1 GCSE grade DROP in achievement. (DfES)
The greater the attendance the greater the achievement.

23. Punctuality
Pupils should be in school by 8:30am
Pupils need to be lining up for lessons at 8:35am
Late gate from at 8:35am
Lessons BEGIN at 8:40am
If a pupils is late by 15 minutes, she has missed more than a quarter of her lesson!
Colleges ALWAYS ask for attendance and punctuality figures in references.