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Year 10 GCSE Parents Information Evening Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship Welcome from the Headteacher Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship Objective of this event To provide parents/carers with all the information they need to

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Year 10 GCSE Parents Information Evening

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Welcome from the Headteacher

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Objective of this event

To provide parents/carers with all the information they need to be able to support their child at GCSE level

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Founding vision and values

“To ensure every pupil succeeds, regardless

  • f background, by providing outstanding

teaching and pastoral care.”

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“To become one of the very top performing schools in the country”

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GCSE OUTCOMES 2019

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Headlines

P8 A8 % 5+ ENG/MA % 4+ ENG/MA EBACC ENT EBACC APS AGFS PROV (2019) +0.3 50.5 50 71 57 4.7 ARK PROV (2019) +0.16 45.1 40 62 55 4.1 NAT ACTUAL (2018) 0.00 46.5 43 64 38 4.0 LA ACTUAL (18)
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44.5 39 NA 51 3.9

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“The Greenwich Free School…among the highest performing in the country” Evening Standard

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Individual success and anticipated destinations!

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Promoting a sense of independence and self-belief

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Mr MacPherson Deputy Headteacher

Teaching, Learning & Curriculum

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Excellent Attendance Exceptional effort Independent learners Highly

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Self belief and resilience Ambitious

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New developments for 2019

✓ Science based exam questions. ✓ Real time feedback. ✓ Rewards for high usage. ✓ Repetitive exam practice.

  • Student log in details from science

teacher.

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New developments for 2019

✓ Maths based exam questions. ✓ Real time feedback. ✓ Rewards for high usage. ✓ Repetitive exam practice.

  • Student log in details from maths

teacher.

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New developments for 2019

www.quizlet.com/AGFS_English www.quizlet.com/AGFS_Science www.quizlet.com/AGFS_MFL www.quizlet.com/AGFS_Geography www.quizlet.com/AGFS_History www.quizlet.com/AGFS_PE www.quizlet.com/AGFS_Art www.quizlet.com/AGFS_Music www.quizlet.com/AGFS_Computing

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New developments for 2019

www.showmyhomework.co.uk Details of all homework tasks. Links to online content. Assistance with deadlines. All students and parents have log in details.

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KS4 at a glance

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KS4 at a glance

Y10 Autumn Quizlet for independent learning, ongoing revision. Y10 Spring Study skills programme launched Parents evening Work experience launch Aspirations evening Y10 Summer Summer exams. Predictions set for post 16 providers. Parents evening Y11 Autumn Work experience Mock examinations Mock results evening Y11 Spring Spring mocks, parents evening, confirmation of post 16 choices. Y11 Summer Examinations start

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Introductions

Ms Sehra (Assistant Head) Ms Gainey (Assistant Head) Ms Nair (Head of Science) Mr Munday (Head of Maths) Miss Barratt (Head of KS4 Maths) Ms Kane (Head of English) Mr Ige (Head of Middle School)

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Mr Ige

Head of Year

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Expectations

  • Uniform expectations
  • Independent learning: Quizlet (Homework club)
  • Having the correct equipment for the day
  • Showing independence and being polite and courteous
  • Growth mindset – demonstrating resilience
  • Arriving to school on time everyday
  • “If you’re effort is low your probably not thinking about

the opportunity you’re thinking of the obligation”.

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Attendance really matters

“Every lesson and everyday matters. The small margins could be the difference between success and failure”

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Key strategies between now and your exams

  • 1. An effective revision timetable
  • 2. Being pro-active and utilising teacher expertise
  • 3. Effective use of time
  • 4. Avoid distractions – Social media/gaming
  • 5. How to deal with stress - talk

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We are here to support you!

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Ms Nair

Head of Science

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Course Routes

  • At KS4 students are able to complete either the

Combined Science Trilogy (2 grades) or Triple Biology, Chemistry and Physics (3 grades) routes. These routes are based on the option choices your child has selected and their progression in Science.

  • 10J & 10K = Triple Route
  • 10L, 10M & 10N = Double Route

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Exams

Exam Board: AQA Double Science – Combined Science: Trilogy (Paper 1 & Paper 2: : 1 hour 15min) Triple Science – Biology, Chemistry and Physics (Paper 1 and Paper 2 in each discipline: 1 hour 45min)

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Structure of Year 11

Term Biology Chemistry Physics 1 Paper 1 Revision and Required Practicals 2 Paper 2 Revision and Required Practicals 3 Exam practice of focus areas

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Independent Learning

  • Quality - Exam practice - known as exit tickets, ‘Flip learning’ Pupils

homework prepares them for the following lesson e.g. Tassomai, quizlet, pre-reading, calculation practice, assessment, key word definitions, key word dictionary, condensing notes to 1 page.

  • Homework: Access to next lesson is limited if homework is not

completed and pupils will be asked to complete it in same-day detention

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Success in Science

  • Scientific literacy – reading science for pleasure e.g. New Scientist,

Focus, online

  • Working scientifically – engaging with feedback on practical work,

taking it seriously

  • Revision – developing a range of techniques, taking advice from

those with experience

  • Exam technique – responding to all assessment feedback,

practicing past exam questions in y11

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Science Revision Guides

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Mr Munday & Miss Barratt

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Exams

Exam Board: Edexcel Paper 1: non-calculator Papers 2 and 3: calculator allowed 1.5 hours each Tier of entry final decision in Y11

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Exam Timetable Y10

Time Paper Autumn Term Cumulative Autumn Assessment Topics studied so far Spring Term Past GCSE exam paper Summer Term Full suite of 9-1 Mathematics exams

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Exam Timetable Y11

Time Paper October Full suite January Full suite June External examinations

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Mid-term assessments Y10/11

Time Paper Start and end of each topic

  • Approx. 2 topics per half term

In Mathematics lessons

  • Approx. 1 hour
  • Made up of past exam

questions

  • Foundation/higher

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Independent learning

  • Approx. 1 hour per week.
  • Online MathsWatch tasks to prepare for upcoming lessons.
  • Additional tasks or written work may be set by class teacher.
  • Flash cards

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Success in Mathematics

  • Equipment – scientific calculator and full maths set.
  • Mathematical fluency – including application without structure.
  • Perseverance – moving from confusion to the ‘lightbulb’ moment.
  • Ongoing and collaborative revision – start now! Students can revise

alone or work through problems together, to develop confidence in challenging topics.

  • Analysis of errors – students learn best from making mistakes and

asking questions to correct them.

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Support from parents/carers

  • Check in on students regularly to ensure they have completed

homework - use Show My Homework to help you.

  • Ensure students make use of MathsWatch independently.
  • Look out for communication on upcoming assessments.
  • If students are saying they don’t understand, encourage them to

see their teacher.

  • Try to put aside your own feelings about Mathematics.

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Revision guides: BEWARE

Revision guides must be written for the NEW specification as there are many new topics, including:

  • Rates of change
  • Kinematics and its application
  • Iteration
  • Venn diagrams and set notation

Some topics in old revision guides are also no longer relevant.

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Revision guides

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Ms Kane Head of English

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Title: Question 2: Language features - word analysis.

It is imperative that your child does not miss a lesson. ‘Every Lesson Counts!’ Missing out on a lesson = Missing out on practicing a particular question/skill.

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Independent Learning

  • Thursday lessons will depend on independent learning (completing

work independently, at home, before the lesson):

  • Reading
  • Exam Practice
  • Quizlet

As your child is now working towards their GCSEs, the demand on them to work independently will dramatically increase.

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Exam Timetable Y10

Time Paper Length End of Autumn 1 Language Paper 1 Section A Timed question by question practice marked by the teacher in the lesson. End of Autumn assessment Language Paper 2 mock 1 hour 45 End of Spring 1 English Literature: Romeo and Juliet essay. To be sat in class. End of Spring2 Language Paper 1 mock 1 hour 45 Summer 1 English Literature: Frankenstein essay. To be sat in class. End of year exams GCSE English Literature Paper 1 1 hour 45
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Exam Timetable Y11

Time Paper Length October English Language Papers 1 and 2 mocks, English Literature Paper 2 mock 1 hour 45 minutes each (Language) + 2 hours 15 mins (Literature) February Language and literature mocks- All 4 papers 1.45 (Lang 1) 1.45 (Lang 2) 1.30 (Lit 1) 2.15 (Lit 2) April Walking Talking Mock (aimed at the paper with the greatest need) TBC May GCSE exams commence
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Exams

  • Language (Two exams)
  • Literature (Two exams)

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Ms Gainey Assistant Headteacher: SEND & Safeguarding

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Access arrangements for public examinations

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Some types of access arrangements

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Process for agreeing exam arrangements

  • All students on SEND register are considered for access arrangements.
  • Teachers recommend to SENDCo other students who they feel should be
considered.
  • During KS3, a variety of arrangements are trialled. Evidence collected.
  • Beginning of KS4: exam arrangements testing. Letters sent to parents of proposed
exam arrangements.
  • Establishment of normal way of working.
  • Evidence collected to send to JCQ. JCQ make final judgment.
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Other SEND Support available during ks4

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How to support your child through ks4

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Ms Sehra

Assessment & Reporting

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A year from now…

  • 5x 9-6 grades including English and Maths
  • 9-7 grade in the subject to be studied

*Projected grades from the end of the year 10 exams will be used in 6th form applications Tier of entry will be set by the school, early in Year 10.

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GCSE Academic Report Explained

  • 1. Most likely grade to achieve by end of Year 11 (AGFS

prediction grade) Homework/Independent Learning Classwork Assessments in class Mock exams

  • 2. Information of GFS attendance and punctuality, reading age,

behaviour and achievement points

7+ Possibly could increase to grade 8 7 Secure grade 7 7- Risk could reduce to grade 6

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Parent/Student Information Pack

  • Academic timeline with key dates
  • Department GCSE information
  • Personalised learning checklist (PLCs)
  • Recommended revision guides (available from reception)
  • Useful websites, access to past paper and resources
  • Useful contact details
  • Top tips for parents
  • Essential equipment list

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How can I best support my child?

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