1. Welcome to all Year 11 Parents/Carers

2. What will be discussed this evening… Introduction Introduction Coursework and Website information Coursework and Website information Key dates for all Year 11 parents/carers Key dates for all Year 11 parents/carers Intervention across Year 11 Intervention across Year 11 Key Marginal Scheme Key Marginal Scheme Mrs Fella – exam stress and how to cope Mrs Fella – exam stress and how to cope GCSE Science and Maths GCSE Science and Maths

3. Coursework Deadlines

4. Website Information www.hendonschool.co.uk www.hendonschool.co.uk www.hendonschool.co.uk Year 10 and Year 11 information Year 10 and Year 11 information Sam Learning Sam Learning Please use staff email to contact us, usually queries are dealt with more effectively this way Please use staff email to contact us, usually queries are dealt with more effectively this way

5. Key dates for Year 11 Parents and students Week beginning 10 th November : Year 11 Grade sheets issued to students Week beginning 10 th November : Year 11 Grade sheets issued to students Wednesday 19 th November : Year 11 Parents evening Wednesday 19 th November : Year 11 Parents evening Monday 1 st – Friday 19 th December : Year 11 Mock examinations Monday 1 st – Friday 19 th December : Year 11 Mock examinations Mock exams results day (W/b 19 th January) Mock exams results day (W/b 19 th January)

6. Real GCSE’s Level 1 British Sign Language 16 th /17 th /18 th December Science modules for double science and some resits in January

7. Year 11 mentoring All A/A* students will be mentored All Key marginal C/D borderline students Some subject specific e.g. 10 students interested in medicine will be mentored by medical students Some University students Some e-mentors for other students who do not fit into any of the other categories

8. Aimhigher University trips are being organised to encourage those with the potential to go to university to look at this as a real option. Possible trip for parents and students to visit a University together to discuss issues around university.

9. Careers guidance All students will have a Connexions interview. During from time students working on a range of activities including writing CV’s and application forms All students will attend a Careers fair at the London Docklands Excel Centre 20 th /21 st November

10. Work experience Two weeks 29 th June – 10 th July If you are able to offer a place or know somebody who might please leave your contact details this evening and Mrs Angi Barnett, our Work Experience Co-ordinator will contact you.

11. Year 11 Intervention and the Key Marginal Scheme (Mr Mann)

12. Revision techniques and advice Top Revision Tips. Top Revision Tips. Get organised Revise with a friend Do not sit down for too long (quality sessions of 20 minutes are best). Get some sleep!

13. Linking learning to humour is a very good method of remembering. 10 minutes before a test or examination do 2 minutes exercise (fast walk is fine), eat a handful of fruit or raisins and drink a glass of water. Know your preferred learning styles. Use a revision timetable Drink lots of water

14. The only honest measure of your success is what you are doing compared to your true potential Paul Meyer The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today !

15. Lets make this year 11 the most successful ever! Lets all help each other to reach our potential and make ourselves proud!