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Year 11 Core Presentation Evening Introduction Mr Reid, Associate Head Teacher Science Workshop Mr S Coomer, Head of Department Maths Workshop Mrs S Marsh, Head of Department English Workshop Mrs E Stitfall, Head of Department New

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Year 11 Core Presentation Evening

Introduction – Mr Reid, Associate Head Teacher Science Workshop – Mr S Coomer, Head of Department Maths Workshop – Mrs S Marsh, Head of Department English Workshop – Mrs E Stitfall, Head of Department

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New GCSE Grades

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Examinations

When do we start preparing our Year11 students for their exams?

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Dates

Parents evening – 23rd October
HCSE Mock exams – 15th November until 28th November
HCSE certificate presentation – 14th December
Parents evening – 17th January
HCSE Mock exams – 11th March until 15th March (core subjects only in

the hall)

Year 11 final reports home – Friday 5th April
GCSE exams – begin in May and will run throughout June

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How are they organised?

This will depend on the exam.
Oral, practical, coursework, portfolio
External tests can be from 45 minutes to 2 hrs and 15 minutes
All have a minimum of 2 papers

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How can we help?

After school open surgery sessions in a variety of subjects
ICT rooms available before, after and during recreational time
Homework club
Sessions on during half terms
Seneca learning
Apps for certain subjects
Revision timetables

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How can we help?

Personalised Learning Checklists

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How can you help?

Reduce stress
Headspace app
Calm app
Set realistic goals
Build in rest and recreational time

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How can you help?

Peace perfect peace?
Comfortable working area at home
Organise their revision notes and class books

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Too much work makes…

Need that balance
Don’t abandon social life altogether
It’s ok to have breaks during revision
Forget about final examinations when they are finished
“Keep going”

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Chilling out!

Do they have evening jobs that may impact their work and sleep?
Do they give themselves time to chill out?
Praise and TLC
Stay positive

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Practical tips

Know the examination timetable (HCSEs and GCSEs)
HCSE timetable available
Make sure they are in school in plenty of time before the exam!
Exam warm ups are on during the GCSE exam season
Help them with their revision timetable
They should have created one in their tutor groups. Ask them to share it with you
Test them – if they’ll let you!
Flash cards are a great way of quick testing
Bribery?! A possible treat at the end?
Prom related?

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Warm Ups & Power Hours

Last year…

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Timetables

Students will receive personalised exam timetables for both their

HCSEs and GCSEs.

HCSE exam timetables will be out before October half term.

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