1. ‘Flying Start ‘ 18 th September 2014 17:00 – 17:30

2. OFSTED - Outstanding “Outstanding because we ensure outstanding achievement for all students and strive constantly to provide the best possible care and education for each individual… students are exceptionally well prepared for the future.”

3. What is special about Year 10? A fresh start – working for your reputation! Behaviour points Exclusions and inclusions Attendance and punctuality Core curriculum + pupils own path The most academic year – working for your future! Focus A space of one’s own Achievement Majority of controlled internal assessments completed Work experience

4. How can you support your daughter/ward? Equip her Help her learn to be organized Talk to us Be interested Encourage her to join in! Encourage participation in enrichment Be knowledgeable Homework website Check homework Encourage healthy balanced life style

5. We are proud of our results in 2014...! English Language GCSE 84% of year 11 gained A* - C in their English GCSE English Literature 93% of year 11 gained A* - C in their English Literature GCSE

6. English Language GCSE

7. English Literature GCSE

8. In Year 10.. When?What?Assessment? Autumn term William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet Classical and modern poetry Literature Controlled Assessment comparing themes (25% Lit. GCSE) Spring term Spoken language study The novel Of Mice and Men Spoken language controlled assessment (10% Lang. GCSE) Extended reading controlled assessment (15% Lang. GCSE) Summer term Media and Non-fiction Mock Unit 1 examination

9. How can I support my daughter in English?

11. Grammar books How can I support my daughter in English?

12. Writing Encourage your daughter to write in a range of styles. Perhaps short story writing, articles for the school magazine, or a blog on a subject she is passionate about.

13. Reading Encourage her to read a variety of newspapers and other non-fiction texts.

14. Reading Reading for pleasure – always have a book on the go!

15. Reading Try more daring choices: maybe a classic or prize winner.

16. www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize www.goodreads.com

18. “The only time success occurs before work is in the dictionary.” GB Super-Heavyweight Champion - Anthony Joshua

25. “Some people dream of great accomplishments, while others stay awake and do them.”

26. Year 10 Science Flying Start Evening 2014

27. Year 10 Curriculum Triple Science- GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics Examined June 2016 GCSE Core Science and GCSE Additional Science Examined June 2016 GCSE Core Science and Additional Applied Science Examined in June 2016 OCR Core science Examined in June 2016

28. Core,Additional Science and Triple Science ISA controlled assessment worth 25% Exams in June 2015 Additional Applied GCSE 60% Coursework completed in lessons 40% exam- 2 exams in June 2015 Core Science 3 exams worth 25% each and two pieces of controlled assessment worth 25%

29. Assessment Regular GCSE style questions as progress tests Exam papers questions will be incorporated into lessons and homework's. Case study and data analysis task (OCR Core) End of year exam in June 2015 ISA (GCSE coursework) Terminal exams June 2016

30. How can you support your daughter Ensure she completes all homework thoroughly Ensure she reviews her work and understanding after each lesson and at the end of every week. Ensure that a revision programme begins at home at least eight weeks before the examination Purchase recommended revision guide Buy activelearn online access to textbooks Visit Local science museum Ensure 100% attendance at school Ask her teachers for help if struggling

31. For £5 we can offer e access to science textbooks, assignments and revision material.

32. The importance of communication Parents Students Teachers

33. Thank you for attending the ‘Flying Start Evening’