Year 11: The Year Ahead Mr Simon Duffy, Headteacher Mrs Ann Ashdown, Assistant Headteacher Mr Luke Robinson, Head of Year 11 Mr Dan Gent, Head of English Mr Jon Thrower, Head of Mathematics Mr Peter Barnsley, Head of Science Ms Theresa Dix, Careers Coordinator

Exam Performance 2015 A Level 59% A*-B Excellent value added (top 25%) GCSE 67% A*-C English and Maths threshold 75% making expected or better progress

“Be The Best That You Can Be” Respect and behaviour Expectations and challenge Progress in learning

Year 11: The Year Ahead Key Dates Thursday 13th October - Year 11 Careers Fair, 5 – 7pm Monday 7th to Wednesday 16th November - Rehearsal Exams Thursday 17th November – Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 20th November – WOLP Apprenticeship Fair at Witney Lakes, 5 – 7pm Friday 9th December - Rehearsal Exam Results Day Monday 12th to Tuesday 13th December -Target Setting Interviews Thursday 26th January - Y11 Parent Teacher Consultation Thursday11th May - KS4 Awards Evening Monday 15th May to Tuesday 27th June - GCSE Exams

Core Subjects- English Mr Gent

Core Subjects - English Curriculum Outline Assessment Structures Four Examinations: 2 x English Language 2 x English Literature English Language Paper 1 = Explorations in creative reading and writing Paper 2 = Writer’s viewpoints and perspectives English Literature Paper 1 = Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Paper 2 = Modern Texts and Poetry Read fluently, and with good understanding, a wide range of texts from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, including literature and literary non-fiction. Sit closed book examinations on three substantial texts (a Shakespearean play, a 19th-century novel, a modern prose or play text).

How can I help my child with their… …reading? …writing? Encourage good habits with reading. Share the things that you read. Explore how words work. Explore how texts are structured. Debate how effective a text is. Maintain high expectations of your child’s literacy. Read and discuss examples of their writing. Explore their strategies for approaching the longer writing tasks. Link what they have been reading to their writing.

Core Subjects- Mathematics Mr Thrower

New Mathematics GCSE in 2017 More challenge More content in Foundation & Higher Assessed by three 1 hr 30 min exams at the end of Year 11. Foundation Grades 1 - 5 Higher Grades 4 - 9 More emphasis on problem solving and mathematical reasoning – developing ‘Mastery in Mathematics’

Developing students’ independent study skills Crucial for students to use resources at home to consolidate understanding - take increased ownership & responsibility for their learning www.mymaths.co.uk www.mathswatchvle.com Revision guides (£3) & workbooks(£3) Maths support after school – intervention sessions or general support

Preparing for Summer 2017 Completing homework tasks – dealing with issues using online resources / Thursday maths clinic Some students will be invited to attend ‘Maths breakfast club’ extra 20 minutes maths session each week Rehearsal Exams Weekly revision sessions from January to May Individual letters indicating sessions students should attend ‘Walking Talking Mock’ in Term 4/5 Online revision resources and setting up revision schedule

Core Subjects- Science Mr Barnsley

Curriculum content There are some aspects which are only assessed in ‘Triple Science’ or higher papers

Course Outline

Exams 2 GCSEs Exams 1 hour each 2 Biology, 2 Chemistry and 2 Physics ‘Double Science’ ‘Triple Science’ 2 GCSEs Exams 1 hour each 2 Biology, 2 Chemistry and 2 Physics Exams worth 25% each 2 pieces of coursework 3 GCSEs Exams 1 hour each 3 Biology, 3 Chemistry and 3 Physics Exams worth 25% each 3 pieces of coursework

What can you do to help? What can I do to support my child? There is no such thing as no homework! Key term practice, CGP/GCSEapps/Gojimo revision apps, past papers, BBC Bitesize, revision guides, exam questions, lesson resources… Where can I buy revision guides? From the school (cheaper than anywhere else). Please collect a letter on your way out if you need one. Where can my child get extra help? Every Wednesday and Thursday after school between 3:15 to 4:15 by appointment with teachers.

Year 11: The Year Ahead Assessment Commitment Monitoring Progress Sixth form Applications Pastoral Care

Year 11: The Year Ahead Interventions Clinics and Clubs Up for the Challenge Leadership Opportunities

Year 11: The Year Ahead Thursday 13th October - Year 11 Careers Fair, 5-7pm Thursday 20th October – WOLP Apprenticeship Fair at Witney Lakes, 5 – 7pm Thursday 17th November – Sixth Form Open Evening