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1 Briefing for Poetry Parents
12th September 2017

2 College Prayer Lord, teach us to be generous: to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek to rest; to labour and to ask for no reward save that of knowing we do your will. Amen.

3 GCSE 2017 87% achieved 4+ in Mathematics
86% achieved 4+ in English 71% achieved 5+ in English 81% achieved 4+ in English & Maths 61% achieved 5+ in English & Maths 44% achieved the Ebacc [ %]

4 GCSE 2017 5 A*-C Grades (inc. English & Maths Grade 4+) 2017 College Results 79% 2016 College Results 73% 2015 College Results 67%

5 GCSE 2017 19% of pupils gained at least 8 A*/A
[ 2016 – 11%; 2015 – 11%] 40% of pupils gained at least 3 A*/A [2016 – 36%; 2015 – 32%] Triple Science subjects – over 70% A*/A 75% of pupils gained 7 A*-C grades [ %, %] 86% of year group are in Poetry

6 Individual successes Andres Perez Fadon 1-9, 4A*, 6A
Anthony Newman , 1-8, 4A*, 5A Matthew Acevski , 3A*,6A Christopher Roberts ,1-8, 3A*, 6A Carlos Geoghegan , 7A*, A Danny Given , 6A*,2A Tomasz Lokaj ,2-8,5A*2A Tom Walsh ,1-8, 3A*,4A 36 boys achieved at least 8 A*/As

7 A Level Results 2017 A*/A 20% [20%] A*/B 41% [44%] A*/C 75% [71%] A*/E 99.3% [99.7%]

8 Individual Successes Zach Lambert 4A* [A* EPQ] [Engineering, Cambridge] Jared Solano 3A*, A [Mathematics] Patrick McCluskey 3A* [A EPQ] [Mathematics] Fabio Vasconcelos A*, 2A[A* EPQ] [Aeronautical Eng] Josh Lambert 2A, 2B [Physics] Simon Fetwi 3A [Chemistry] Liam O’Grady 3A [Chemistry] Jacob Smith 3A [English Literature] Tareeq Jalloh A*,A,B [Philosophy of Science] Shiraz Sattar D*D*, D* [Int. Political Economy]

9 Developments Lighting in English, Maths & Science
[LED lights and installation of emergency lighting] Air conditioning improvement – Music and IT Installation of thermostatic valves and lagging of pipework Science labs Redecoration of various areas around school - 8 Science labs & corridors, Music practice rooms & corridors, Chaplaincy, Brackenbury offices, red & blue staircase

10 Developments Sixth Form area – redecoration and upgrading of furniture
Replacement of drinking fountains Boundary fence – front of school Replacement of resin paved area around the statue of the Sacred Heart Fire escape path to the rear of the Sports Hall upgraded

11 School Fund

12 Data Checking Data sheet this evening – update details Key information
1. Country of birth 2. Nationalities Please return via your son or tonight if possible

13 OFSTED Last inspection 2013 We are expecting an inspection this term
Parent Questionnaire

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15 ‘The First 125 Years’

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17 The Poetry Team Mr Dominic Boyse Form Tutors Mr John Lonergan
Head of Sixth Form Mr John Lonergan Poetry Head of Line Mrs Rachel Household Pastoral Support Assistant Mrs Martina Collett-Creedy Careers Advisor Mrs Michelle Jones Admin assistant Form Tutors PC Mr van der Hoeven PF Mr Daniels PH Mr Joseph PL Ms Bramwell PM Ms Thompson PO Ms Hamed PS Mr Barnbrooke PX Mr Ayidah

18 Sixth Form Standards Studies Attendance Punctuality Participation
Responsibility Dress code Key requirements covered in the Sixth Form Contract

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20 Careers Education Martina Collett-Creedy

21 Careers Education - Aims
At Wimbledon College we aim to : support our students’ decision-making as they approach transitions and have to make choices, inform, encourage and inspire them as they consider their future options, and help them understand and develop their employability skills as they prepare for the world of work

22 Careers Education My name is Martina Collett-Creedy and I am an experienced careers adviser and employability skills tutor. I have worked in Merton schools and colleges for over 10 years. My two sons George and Robert were pupils at Wimbledon College. After A Levels George went to University and Robert did a Higher Level Apprenticeship

23 Careers Education I am in the college every Friday and offer :
One to one careers appointments Group careers and employability sessions Careers days /events in school Careers events outside school

24 Careers Education https://www.unifrog.org Central Resources Library
Up to date careers information Sixth Form Centre notice boards University information, apprenticeships, job vacancies and events Unifrog An online platform to explore and compare university courses, apprenticeships, school leaver programmes and online courses. All Year 12 and 13 students have access to Unifrog

25 Careers information for parents
To help and support young people make important decisions about their careers, further study and the world of work. Please take a copy of the handouts Details of careers events this term and websites specifically for parents Information about apprenticeships

26 Careers Education Contact
Martina Collett-Creedy Careers Education

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28 Level 2 courses Necessary courses
Re-sit English Literature and Language GCSE Re-sit Mathematics GCSE Additional offer GCSE Citizenship OCR National Creative iMedia Progression to A levels, BTEC 3 courses, apprenticeships

29 BTEC3 2 year course, equivalent to 2 A levels
Offered in Applied Science (WC), Medical Science or Business Studies (UHS) Graded Pass (EE), Merit (CC), Distinction (AA)or Distinction* 60%coursework, 40% exam Based around technical and employability skills, Understanding of key knowledge and concepts Offers progression to university courses IT Diploma, equivalent to 1 A level

30 A Level New All subjects are now linear
College does not offer AS, 1 yr qualification All exams have to be sat at end of Yr 13

31 Successful Study Poetry pupils have never finished all the work they could do! Routine for working – place, time, etc Use of specifications, past papers, mark schemes, etc Thinking/reading beyond the specification Additional resources from subject teachers

32 Key Dates Week beginning 18th September File checking week
Friday 29th September Initial review of boys on courses Friday 20th October Review Day Friday 8th February Full reports home Thursday 15th March Parents’ evening 3rd - 11th May Internal exams Full reports sent home

33 Key Dates Friday 25th May One year boys’ leavers service May/June/July
A level and BTEC teaching continues 25th June – 2nd July Internal exam re-sits for E/U grades Week beginning 16th July Work experience week/Careers week Thursday 23rd August GCSE exam results day

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