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3.  Please check the exam timetable carefully and inform the exam’s officer immediately should there be any errors.  Keep your timetable in a safe place  You should have started your revision in preparation for these exams.  ATTENDANCE FOR GCSE EXAMS IS COMPULSORY. EXAM DATES CANNOT BE CHANGED, if you fail to attend, you will fail your exam and your parents will be invoiced for the examination fee. You will not receive your exam results if you do not pay or return school textbooks.  Morning exams: you should be at school by 08:30 am for registration  Afternoon exams: in the Quadrangle at 13:15  Students with a clash will be instructed where to go  If you arrive late for your exam, we have the right to refuse entry into the exam room.  You must bring the correct equipment with you to all exams. For all exams you will be required to bring 2 black ink pens, pencil, eraser and a ruler. However, for Technology exams you will also be required to bring coloured pencil, compass and a protector.  You MUST NOT bring your calculator for the Mathematics A paper 1, as this is non- calculator paper. Exam Procedure

4. {{ Do’s  Water no label  Tissues  Name and Candidate number  Read the exam questions  Manage your time  Answer all questions  Ask questions  Provide the school with correct contact information Don’ts  Talk in the exam room  Turn around to look at friends  Mobile Phone or electronic equipment  Toilet  Go to sleep when you have finished  Get you nails extended  Inappropriate clothing  Large quantities of jewellery  Extravagant hair styles

5. 2 Weeks… Thursday 8th May Week A 13:3001:45CIEEnglish: Reading Passage (Core) F 13:3002:00CIEEnglish: Reading Passage (Extended) H Monday 12th May Week B 09:0001:30EDEXCEL RE: Rel/Life/Rom.Cath.Christy - Unit 3 13:3000:35AQAFrench Unit 1: Listening Tier F 13:3000:45AQAFrench Unit 1: Listening Tier H 13:3000:50AQAFrench Unit 2 Reading Tier H Tuesday 13th May Week B 09:0001:00AQABiology Unit 2 Tier F 09:0001:00AQABiology Unit 2 Tier H 09:0001:00AQABiology Unit 3 Tier F 09:0001:00AQABiology Unit 3 Tier H Tuesday 13th May Week B 13:3001:30AQAGeography A Unit 1 Tier F 13:3001:30AQAGeography A Unit 1 Tier H 13:3002:30OCR Portuguese GCE: Listening/Reading/Write 1 Wednesday 14th May Week B 09:0001:00OCRICT: Understanding Computer System Written 10:0001:00OCRICT in Today's Wold Exam 13:3001:00 OCR Sociology: Basics - Written Paper 13:3001:00Sociology: App Soc Research Techniques Wrtn 13:3000:35AQASpanish Unit 1: Listening Tier F 13:3000:45AQASpanish Unit 1: Listening Tier H 13:3000:30AQASpanish Unit 2: Reading Tier F 13:3000:50AQASpanish Unit 2: Reading Tier H Thursday 15th May Week B 09:0001:00AQAChemistry Unit 2 Tier F 09:0001:00AQAChemistry Unit 2 Tier H 09:0001:00AQAChemistry Unit 3 Tier F 09:0001:00AQAChemistry Unit 3 Tier H Friday 16th May Week B 09:0001:45AQAHistory B Unit 1 13:3001:00OCRPortuguese: Reading Written 13:3001:00OCRTurkish: Reading Written

6. 2 Weeks… Monday 19th May Week A 09:0001:30OCRB672/01Sociology: Sclstn, Cltr & Idnty Wrtn 13:3001:00AQAPH2FPPhysics Unit 2 Tier F 13:3001:00AQAPH2HPPhysics Unit 2 Tier H 13:3001:00AQAPH3FPPhysics Unit 3 Tier F 13:3001:00AQAPH3HPPhysics Unit 3 Tier H Tuesday 20th May Week A 09:0001:30AQA97101FEnglish Literature Unit 1 Tier F 09:0001:30AQA97101HEnglish Literature Unit 1 Tier H 13:3001:30 EDEXCE L 5RS1001RE: Rom Catholic & Christianity - Unit 10 Wednesday 21st May Week A 09:0000:50OCRA831/01Portuguese: Listening Written 09:0000:50OCRA841/01Turkish: Listening Written 13:3001:00OCRB063/02ICT: ICT in Context (Written Exam) Thursday 22nd May Week A 09:0001:30AQA90302FGeography A Unit 2 Tier F 09:0001:30AQA90302HGeography A Unit 2 Tier H 13:3001:15AQA97102FEnglish Literature Unit 2 Tier F 13:3001:15AQA97102HEnglish Literature Unit 2 Tier H Friday 23rd May Week A 09:0001:45AQA90452History B Unit 2 13:3002:00AQA45701D & T: Textiles Technology Unit 1 13:3002:30AQAPLSH1GCE Polish Unit 1 - Reading & Writing

7. 2 Weeks Monday 2nd June Week A 09:0001:00OCRA834/01Portuguese: Writing Written Paper 09:0001:00OCRA844/01Music: Listening Test Written 09:0001:00OCRA844/01Turkish: Writing Written Paper Tuesday 3rd June Week A 09:0002:15AQAENG1FEnglish Language Unit 1 Tier F 09:0002:15AQAENG1HEnglish Language Unit 1 Tier H 09:0002:30EDEXCEL6SP0201Spanish AS Level Written Response Wednesday 4th June Week A 09:0000:45AQA46351HBengali Unit 1 Listening Tier H Thursday 5th June Week A 13:3002:30AQABENG1GCE Bengali Unit 1 Friday 6th June Week A 09:00 00:50 AQA 46352HBengali Unit 2 - Reading Tier H 01:0046354Bengali Unit 4 - Writing Exam 13:3001:00AQA BL1FPBiology Unit 1 Tier F BL1HPBiology Unit 1 Tier H Monday 9th June Week B 09:0001:45EDEXCEL1MA01 HMathematics A - Linear Paper 1 Non-Cal H Tuesday 10th June Week B 13:3001:00AQA CH1FPChemistry Unit 1 Tier F CH1HPChemistry Unit 1 Tier H Wednesday 11th June Week B 09:0001:30AQA48101Media Studies Unit 1 09:00 00:45 EDEXCEL 5RU0101Russian: Listening Exam 02:305RU0301Russian: Reading Exam 13:3002:00AQA45501D & T: Graphic Products Unit 1 Thursday 12th June Week B 09:0001:00AQA PH1FPPhysics Unit 1 Tier F PH1HPPhysics Unit 1 Tier H 13:30 00:45 AQA 46301HItalian Unit 1 Tier H - Listening Exam 00:5046302HItalian Unit 2 Tier H - Reading Exam Friday 13th June Week B 09:0001:45EDEXCEL 1MA02 H Mathematics A - Linear Paper 2 Calculator H 13:3002:00AQA45551D & T: Product Design Unit 1 13:3000:50AQA46851Polish Unit 1 - Listening Exam Monday 16th June Week A 13:3001:00EDEXCEL5RU0401Russian: Writing Exam Tuesday 17th June Week A 13:30 01:00 AQA 46852Polish Unit 2 - Reading Exam 01:0046854Polish Unit 4 - Writing Exam Monday 23rd June Week B 13:3002:00EDEXCEL5ST1H01Statistics - Written Paper (Higher Tier) 13:3002:00AQA44151HHuman Health and Physiology Unit 1H

8. Your Target YEAR 11 - 2014 70% 5 GCSEs A* to C including English & Maths 80% 5 GCSEs A* to Cs WILL YOU BE THE BEST YEAR GROUP EVER?????

9. 10 STEPS TO REVISION SUCCESS 1. Revision space: Find a good place to work. It should be quiet and uncluttered. 2. Revision timetable: Draw up a revision timetable - it's crucial. It should be realistic, cover all subjects and allow you time off to relax. 3. Make notes: Don't just read through your class work, make notes. One useful tip is to gradually condense your notes so they fit on the back of a postcard. 4. Revision guides: Get a recommendation from your teacher as to which are most useful and then make sure you use them! 5. Questions and answers: Write out some questions and answers to see how much you're actually remembering. 6. Listen in: Read your notes onto a cassette and then play them walking down the street or whilst you're in bed. 7. Prompts: Put key words and phrases on sticky notes around the house, so you'll see them often. 8. Seek help!: Don't go it alone. They say a problem shared is a problem halved. So, get friends and family on board to help you revise. 9. Past papers: Make sure you get hold of some past papers, they're a really good way of knowing what to expect in the exam. 10. Relax: If you panic you're lost! The exams are going to happen so you might as well give yourself the best chance of doing well by starting to revise early and keeping calm.

10.  Revision Booklet  Revision Timetable  Breakfast Clubs  After School Clubs  Saturdays  June Half Term  Normal timetable  STUDY LEAVE FINISHES WHEN ALL OF YOUR EXAM ARE FINISH, YOU DO NOT OFFICALLY LEAVE SCHOOL UNTIL 23 rd JUNE What we are doing for you!

11. Preparation Timetable Timetable Plan a revision schedule Plan a revision schedule Past Papers Past Papers Revision tips from your teacher Revision tips from your teacher Identify your areas of weakness Identify your areas of weakness 2/3 hours every night 2/3 hours every night 5 hours per day over the weekend with regular breaks 5 hours per day over the weekend with regular breaks Revision: Saturdays, Half-term club, Revision: Saturdays, Half-term club,

12. Top Tips for Success!  Go to bed early (at 10pm – you need 8-10 hours sleep)  Set your alarm to wake up early  Have a good breakfast or lunch  Drink lots of water  Prepare you bag and equipment the night before.  Prayer

13. FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!!  Speak to a senior member of staff –  Ms Haynes, Ms Thomas  Speak to your Form tutor  Ms McDaid, Mrs Clarke, Mr Kaddouri, Ms McKenzie, Mrs Heath  Speak to your Head of Year  Ms Hegan  Speak to the Head of Department  Speak to your subject teachers  Speak to the Exam’s officer  Mr M Ali  Speak to your parents/carer/family  Speak to your Learning Mentor

14. IT’s NOT TOO LATE No Excuses High Expectation Hard work pays off IT’s NOT TOO LATE No Excuses High Expectation Hard work pays off  Go to the library  School closes at 5.30pm Mon – Thurs  5pm Friday  9.30-12.30 Saturday  Make your education a priority until 23 rd June 2014

15. Less than 10 days! Results Day 21 st August 2014 Good Luck! Reach for the Stars you might touch the moon!

16. Loving Heavenly Father, I plead with You as Your word says that You are very compassionate and will by no means cast the one who comes to You (John 6:37). You are aware of my fears and anxiety regarding my forthcoming exams. Therefore, please fill my heart and soul with Your divine presence and be the Lord of my life. During these days when I prepare for my exams, please remove all my sicknesses, lack of concentration, apprehensions, tensions, hurdles and so on and help me to concentrate in learning my lessons without wasting time, because the Bible assures, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7).According to the promise, “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye” (Psalm 32:8), please teach me how to study. Please sit by my side and teach me the portions which I am unable to understand. As it is promised in Your word, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him” (James 1:5), please fill me with Your divine wisdom and understanding. Grant me excellent memory power so that I can retain all that I learn and recollect it during my exam. I thank You for hearing my supplication. I lift this prayer in the matchless name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.