1. Are you prepared for your exams? A few reminders for Y11 students

2. Early preparation  Display the dates of your exams. Highlight times, or whether it is am or pm.  Check that you are doing the paper your teacher has told you.  Know what you need to revise.  If you aren’t told, ask for advice on how to revise.  Attend additional revision sessions.

3. A few days before the exam  Continue with your revision and other preparation.  Check the exam lists so that you know exactly where you should be (and where you should queue).  Ensure that you know what equipment you need - calculator or other specialist equipment.  Ensure you know your candidate number.

4. The day of the exam  Eat sensibly and bring water (clear bottle, no labels) to the exam.  Bring all the equipment you need (including a spare pen and pencil) in a clear pencil case.  A black pen is required in all exams  Arrive for your exam in good time and queue sensibly (taking account of the alphabetical arrangements for seating and boys/girls).  If you have to bring your mobile phone, it must be switched off and handed in.

5. During the exam  Make sure that you know which sections or questions you need to answer. Information is outlined on the front of exam papers, but a member of staff will also emphasise this to you.  Remember the exam techniques and other tips your teacher has told you.  Use all the time. Don’t finish early and just sit there.

6. And finally  We want you to do your best but we cannot tolerate any actions or behaviour which prevents others from doing the best they can.  The school and the exam board will take very firm action against students who do not conform to expected behaviour.

7. Good luck Believe, Achieve, Succeed