1. Year 7
Welcome Evening
October 2018

2. Andrew James Headteacher
Introduction
Andrew James Headteacher

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4. Follow us on Twitter for all the latest news and information about the school
@ChaseHighSch

5. Ian.clark

6. Mrs Bailey Head of English
English Support
Mrs Bailey Head of English

7. Literacy strategy - reading
WOW!
Word of the Week

8. The importance of reading
The new GCSEs require students to read and respond to more challenging texts in their examinations. We must prepare children to access these texts. So…
D.E.A.R. time.
Accelerated Reader programme for Year 7-9.
Intervention Reading groups.

9. The importance of reading
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Please discuss the books your child is reading.
Ask them about their test scores and what their reading age is.
Check they have a book in their bag!

10. Literacy
Student are required to write more in their examinations than ever before. There are 7 hours of examinations in English. 96 marks are based entirely on literacy. There are also marks for literacy in other subjects’ examinations.
Dictionary and Thesaurus
Handwriting pens
Read their homework
Literacy tutoring: we offer 1:1 literacy tutoring for selected Year 7/8 students

11. Mr Adam Farmer Lead Practitioner of Maths
Maths Support
Mr Adam Farmer Lead Practitioner of Maths

12. Maths in year 7 Correct equipment: Black pen Red pen Pencil and rubber
Ruler
Scientific calculator
Geometry set – a pair of compasses and a protractor are a minimum required
Highlighters

13. chasehigh number Revise  homework
Orange books  show working outů; After school revision TUE – THU; Lunchtime Maths Plus – Mon Thu

15. Website: Mathswatchvle.co.uk Username: AFarmer@chasehigh
Password: circle
Capital initials

16. Mathswatch

17. Mathswatch

18. Targets, Assessment, QPG and reporting
Jill Readings Deputy Headteacher

19. How do we set targets?
Targets are based on KS2 scores, or CATS if no KS2 data
Students are put into sets based on targets
At this stage, students are given a year 11 target and are banded into
Band QPG colour KS2 score yr 11 target
High Platinum
Upper Middle - Gold
Lower Middle - Silver
Lower Bronze <94 3+

20. What is a QPG? A subject specific Success Table
Shows what a student should be able to do to be working on target and what they need to do to work above target.
Can be used by students to self-assess their work
Can be used by teachers to mark and set targets for improvement
Should be stuck in every student book
Examples on the school website for parent to see.

22. What do reports look like?

23. Progress indicators on Reports
T+ Student’s current standard of work, if built upon, is likely to lead to them exceeding their target
T Student’s current standard of work, if built upon, is likely to lead to them meeting their target
T- Student’s current standard of work, needs development if they are to meet their target grade but is NOT a concern at this stage.
C Student’s current standard of work is a cause for concern and, if sustained, is very likely to lead to them failing to meet their target grade. The reason for the concern will appear on the report .

24. Commitment to Learning on Reports
1 Outstanding
2 Good
3 Requires Improvement
4 Inadequate

25. Reports will be posted on the SLG learning gateway
The SLG is accessed via secure log-in on the school website. Please ensure we have your addresses so that we can keep you informed about how to access this.
Paper copies are available on request.

27. Jamie Foster Deputy Headteacher
Safeguarding
Jamie Foster Deputy Headteacher

29. These dates can be found on the school website.
Kingswood Trip: 12th – 14th October
Non-uniform Day: 12th October
Half-term: 22nd – 26th November
London Dungeon Trip – 28th November
Christmas Lunch – 13th December
Non-uniform Day & Year 7 Reports home: 14th December
Christmas Holiday, finish as 1.20: 19th December – 2nd January
Colchester Castle Trip: 11th January
Half-term: 18th 22nd February
Year 7 Reports home : 22nd March
Non-uniform Day: 29th March
Easter Holiday: 8th April – 22nd April
Bank holiday: 6th May
Non-uniform Day: 10th May
Half-term: 27th – 31st May
Year 7 Reports: 5th July
Sports Day: 11th July
Non-uniform Day: 12th July
Activities Day: 16th July
School ends 1.20: 17th July
Key Dates
These dates can be found on the school website.

30. Ian.clark

31. Year 7
Welcome Evening
October 2018