1. YEAR 11 CURRICULUM EVENING Working together to ensure success
Welcome to our
YEAR 11 CURRICULUM EVENING
Thursday, 14th September 2017
Working together to ensure success
for your child
‘A Christ-centred learning community, committed to the development of the whole person’
Seamless education from 4-19 years for all faiths and beliefs

2. HEADLINE FIGURES 2017 A LEVEL:
One of the top highest ranking A Level results in Worcestershire – 99.7% achieved 3 or more A Level passes
30% of students achieved 4 or more A Levels
A*-B grades were achieved with the following percentages: German 100%,
Polish 100%, Further Maths 75%, Chemistry 73%, Mathematics 65%, Geography 62% and RE 61%
From a cohort of 106 students 93 A*/A grades were achieved
9 students gained a massive 32 A*/A grades between them
To find out about uniform, our Summer School, Literacy (ERIC),
Transport, Numeracy, New Technologies, the Catholic Life of the School, our
Catering Providers and the PTFA.
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3. To find out about uniform, our Summer School, Literacy (ERIC),
HEADLINE FIGURES 2017
GCSE:
80% of students achieved 5+ standard passes at GCSE with English and Mathematics (79% 2016)
91% of students gained a standard pass in English (Grade 4); 80% of students gained a strong pass in English (Grade 5)
85% of students gained a standard pass in Mathematics; 73% of students gained a strong pass in Mathematics
Students achieved 100% A*-C grades in the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Polish
To find out about uniform, our Summer School, Literacy (ERIC),
Transport, Numeracy, New Technologies, the Catholic Life of the School, our
Catering Providers and the PTFA.
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4. HEADLINE FIGURES 2017 continued GCSE:
Students achieved the following A*-C grades 90% in Geography, 95% in Drama, 97% in PE, 92% in Art and Design, 86% in RE, 86% in Additional Science, 82% in Computer Science, 81% in German, 81% in History.
100% pass rate in BTEC Engineering, 100% in ECDL, 92% in BTEC Art, 92% in BTEC Sport and 94% in BTEC Children’s Play
36% of all results delivered grades 9-7, A*-A or equivalent – that is an amazing 726 results at the highest grades with 311 of those grades at 9-8, A* or equivalent.
11 students gained all of their 11 GCSEs at grades 9-7, A*-A or equivalent, 3 of whom gained all A*, 9-8 grades or equivalent
23 students gained 10 or more GCSEs all at grades 9-7, A*-A or equivalent
To find out about uniform, our Summer School, Literacy (ERIC),
Transport, Numeracy, New Technologies, the Catholic Life of the School, our
Catering Providers and the PTFA.
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5. From the Assistant Principal, Ms S Fletcher
INTRODUCTION
From the Assistant Principal, Ms S Fletcher
THE BIG PICTURE
To find out about uniform, our Summer School, Literacy (ERIC),
Transport, Numeracy, New Technologies, the Catholic Life of the School, our
Catering Providers and the PTFA.
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6. AIMS OF THE EVENING
Future job market?
Options after KS4
Targets setting
Key dates
Reports
Exams
Controlled assessment
Independent learning
Attendance
Support mechanisms
To find out about uniform, our Summer School, Literacy (ERIC),
Transport, Numeracy, New Technologies, the Catholic Life of the School, our
Catering Providers and the PTFA.

7. The future for your child
Sixth Form
Apprenticeships/Careers/College courses
Entry requirements
Entry requirements onto courses
Entry requirements onto specific University
courses – how much more in a lifetime
Aspirations – Post 16 Adviser

8. How can I help my child – key dates and exams
Assessment Week – commencing 2nd October 2017
6th Form Open Evening – Wednesday, 8th November 2017
Parents’ Day – 23rd November 2017
English and Maths Mocks – December 2017 / January 2018
Mocks – December 2017 / January 2018
Parents’ Evening – Thursday, 15th February 2018
Last Short Reports – Easter 2018
Revision Evening – March 2018
Easter Revision Sessions – April 2018
Whitsun Revision Sessions – June 2018
Exam Period – May – June 2018
Vocational Exams – Throughout

9. REPORTS – WHEN ARE THEY & WHAT DO THEY MEAN
Target Grade - How are targets set?
Forecast Grade
Working at Grade
Attitude to Learning
Behaviour
Report example needed

10. English, Maths and Science
The importance of English, Maths and Science GCSEs
Changes to assessment in each

11. Mathematics Exams FROM June 2017
Key Challenges
Time spent teaching maths in the UK compared to other countries
New 9-1 GCSE : 40% more content than at present
More demanding content, more exam time , higher expectations
(4½ hours compared with 3½ and more formulae to memorise)
The new “benchmark” grade (5) is likely to be the equivalent of an old C+/B-
Less scaffolding/ structure in questions – more problem-solving
Less predictability of exam paper content and structure
Students not having had the full benefit of new KS2/3 curriculum

12. Mathematics Exams FROM June 2017
Edexcel 1MA1
What did we learn from the first round of examinations in the Summer of 2017?
Extremely difficult to “predict” exam content
The importance of PREPARATION
The importance of PROCESS
The importance of EXPLANATION
The importance of COMPARISON
The importance of MATHEMATICAL REASONING

13. MATHEMATICS at ST AUGUSTINE’S - OUR PHILOSOPHY
7 term GCSE starting in Year 9
Possible curriculum/ qualification enhancements in Y9 and Y10
Key Elements of Our Mission
Encourage independence
Eliminate Fear
Equip for all eventualities
Enthusiasm
Partnership
Humour

14. Mathematics Exams FROM June 2017
How you can help:
Access to on-line texts and learning tools
especially –Mathswatch CD, and mathsgenie.co.uk
Support and encouragement - avoid negative thinking
“Can-do” mentality
Accountability culture – we all play our part
Little and Often

15. ENGLISH EXAMINATIONS
The English department offer two GCSE qualifications across KS4
GCSE English Language
GCSE English Literature
They are assessed separately and count equally for students.
All exams are single tier

16. We are an Outstanding Department with Outstanding results: our method is tried and tested!
90% at Grade 4 and above
80% at Grade 5 and above and this will rise!
Great success in the summer for current Year 11 students
Outstanding teaching in every classroom
A desire to succeed when things get hard

17. The English Department offers:
Highly specialist teachers who have experienced curriculum change
A senior examiner on the team
Smaller classes in key groups
Early diagnosis, therapy and testing for students who are struggling
Dedicated Wednesday night sessions and morning tutor sessions
A well planned curriculum with constant confidence building assessment
You need to offer this same commitment: buy into our narrative

18. Key revision guides to purchase:
CGP text guides for A Christmas Carol OR Jekyll and Hyde; An Inspector Calls; Macbeth
CGP English Language Workbook

19. Year 11 Science Students are either studying:
AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy
Students will be awarded 2 Grades based on a 17 point scale which will range from 1-1 to 9-9 where 9-9 is the highest possible grade
AQA GCSE Separate Sciences
Students will be awarded 3 separate grades

20. Year 11 Science AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy
Students will be completing the content by the end of this term.
Revision will then begin in lessons and in intervention sessions
AQA GCSE Separate Sciences
Students will be completing the content by February
Students will be expected to revise the content of year 9 and 10 alongside this as homework, independent study and in intervention sessions

21. Chemistry
8. Atomic structure and the periodic table
9. Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter
10. Quantitative chemistry
11. Chemical changes
12. Energy changes
13. The rate and extent of chemical change
14. Organic chemistry
15. Chemical analysis
16. Chemistry of the atmosphere
17. Using resources
Biology
1. Cell biology
2. Organisation
3. Infection and response
4. Bioenergetics
5. Homeostasis and response
6. Inheritance, variation and evolution
7. Ecology
Physics
18. Energy
19. Electricity
20. Particle model of matter
21. Atomic structure
22. Forces
23. Waves
24. Magnetism and electromagnetism

22. How you can help:
Support in completion of homework and the use of Educake (online homework resource)
Test them regularly on subject content – eg physics equations/key facts and terms
Revision guides - all students have these, please encourage them to use them
Access to online resources “Kerboodle”
Encourage them to take an interest in science in the world around them –watch scientific programmes, documentaries, news etc

23. Period 5 Monday Biology Chemistry Physics ICT Food Drama Tuesday
History
Art
Computer Science
Wednesday
English
Food
Engineering
Product Design
Geography
Thursday
Maths
MFL RE Business HSC / Childs Play
Drama
Friday
Business Drama

24. Knowing about support mechanisms – the pastoral system
Yr11 Team - sees them on a daily basis
Head of Year – Mr Mill - if any concerns re homework, attendance, attitude etc.
Mr Gariff – Assistant Head for Pastoral (Safeguarding Lead)
Post 16 Adviser
Miss Woods – SEN
Mrs Bird – Deputy Safeguard / Attendance

25. Independent learning – how much? what can I do?
1-2hrs per night
Students need a quiet place to work - Away from distractions
Concerned – contact Head of Year –
Mr Mill,

26. Revision - Assessments must be taken seriously - Try different techniques, ask subject teachers – don’t just read notes! - Find a quiet place to revise - Be organised – have a revision timetable and stick to it! - Read notes at the end of the day – this is a form of revision - When exams are finished – act on feedback from staff
To be checked!

27. The Importance OF ATTENDANCE –
THE GREATER THE ATTENDANCE, THE GREATER
THE ACHIEVEMENT.
• IRREGULAR ATTENDANCE – Half a day a week missed during year 11 and 10 can mean the loss of at least one GCSE grade for every subject taken. That could prevent you from being able to carry on to 6th Form!
• PUNCTUALITY - Arriving late to school will mean missing out on morning intervention classes.
• SCHOOL PROM –96% and above

28. Good habits Sleep enough Eat breakfast! Eat lunch! Eat dinner!
Eat healthy snacks!
Your brain needs and uses energy and burns calories. So feed it!
Regular exercise

29. MORE THAN A SCHOOL………. Key Contacts
Mr Mill Head of Year –
Ms Fletcher Assistant Head of KS4 –
Mr Gariff Assistant Head of Pastoral –
Mr O’Connor Head of School –
MORE THAN A SCHOOL……….

30. SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING
The Sunday Times: Top 500 Schools
SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING
Wednesday 8th November 2017
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Presentation 7.00pm
A Level Results 2017:
Another fantastic year!
Average Points Score – (Grade B-)
A*-B = 43%
A*-E = 99.5%