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Welcome to Park High School
Year 10 Curriculum Evening
PREPARING FOR THEIR FUTURE
Purpose of the Evening
By the end of the evening you should have:
1. An awareness of the curriculum and the potential qualifications that your child could achieve in the forthcoming 2 years. 2. An understanding of the new Assessment and Reporting systems at Park High School. 3. What you can expect from us and what we would encourage you to do.4. An appreciation of work experience.5. A student’s perspective. Getting it right.
Outline of the EveningNational and local context Mr Darby
Assessment and Reporting Mrs O’Dwyer
Maintaining focus Miss Perren
Work Experience Mrs Patel
If I had my time again…… Abhi Patel& Janane Subathiran
Key Stage 4
Lessons and qualifications
Year 10 Year 11 QualificationsMathematics 5 4 1English 4 5 2Science 6 6 2 or 3*4 Preferences 12 12 4Philosophy & Ethics 1 1 1Physical Education 2 2 *PSHCEE 1 1 .‐.
Total 11*
Number of lessons per year
GCSE mathematics
• much larger, more ‘challenging’ • more emphasis on solving problems that require multi‐step solutions.
• new topics such as ratio and proportions. • expected to learn key mathematical formulae by heart.
English Language and Literature
• expected to read ‘a wide range of texts’ • greater emphasis on accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Unseen texts will be a new requirement in Literature
BTEC qualifications
• Have the same currency as GCSE’s• Allow for a modular and more linear pathway• Regular points of reference and deadlines to submit work throughout the course
• Level 2 courses, equivalent to 2 GCSE grades are available in all BTEC courses
• Pathway to further education is positive
New GCSE grades
New GCSEs• GCSEs to be graded from nine to one, replacing A*‐to‐G grades
• Grade 9 will be highest• The top three grades (9, 8 and 7) will replace the current top two (A* and A), with the top 20% of those being graded 9.
• Grade 5, equivalent to the current low B or high C is regarded as a ‘good pass’
• Grade 4 will be equivalent to current low C grade• Grade 1 will be lowest
The goal posts can move….
Assessment and Reporting
The ‘rules’ which apply in Year 10Rested/Healthy• Sensible bed times;• Good diet & Exercise;• De‐stressed;Enthusiastic• Active learner;• Enjoy challenge;• Aspirational;• Extra curricularProfessional• Appearance;• Punctuality and attendance;• Respect for each other and for school protocols.
• Regular Contact Book Checks
• Discuss school – PCs & general – big change
• Open communication with school
• Promote good work ethic
• Clear space for h.l. and study away from distractions
• Ensure good diet and appropriate bed‐time
• Limit the amount of time watching television, using mobile phone and computer games
• Encourage and reward the effort rather than focussing on the grade
• Encourage your child to speak to their teachers whenever there is a subject problem
• Encourage your child to speak to their tutor whenever there is a problem or uncertainty
What I can do as a parent.
In 2014 – 2015 we achieved a whole school attendance figure of 96%.
Group Presents AEA Authorised Absences
Unauthorised Absences Possible % Attend
Year 8 95.5 0.3 3.5 0.5 100.0 95.8
Year 7 96.0 0.7 2.7 0.4 100.0 96.7
Year 9 94.6 0.6 4.0 0.6 100.0 95.2Year 10 94.7 0.9 3.6 0.7 100.0 95.6
Year 11 88.3 8.4 3.0 0.4 100.0 96.7
Totals 93.7 2.3 3.4 0.5 100.0 96.0
This years target is 96.2% we need your support to achieve this.
Attendance
In 2014 – 2015 there were 8787 lates across all the year groups.
Late Reg Sessions
214 pupils
Morning and afternoon 1923
This year I am aiming for a BIG improvement in the ‐amount of late’s‐Again we need your support with this.
Punctuality
“We become what we repeatedly do.” (Covey)Minutes late per day during the school year
Equals hours’ worth of education lost during the school year
Full days ofattendance lost
5 minutes 15.8 hours 2 = 10 lessons
10 minutes 31.6 hours 5 = 20 lessons
20 minutes 63.3 hours 10 = 50 lessons
Punctuality
• Self Reflection and Target Setting (Review Days)• Tutors• Deputy Head of Year‐Mrs Kerai • Head of Year‐Miss Perren• Linked Assistant Head teacher‐Mrs Kassir• Subject Teachers• Parent / Carer involvement• Careers information ‐ Disha Dansingani
• Use of the contact book, Review Days and Parent Teacher consultation evenings.
Pastoral Support
W.E. 2015 – Key Dates
• Approach employers, via phone, email or in person
• Ask parents, family and friends for possible support and utilise any connections.
– September – Parents receive information pack– September – Students receive support on CV’s, Applications postal
and online, writing emails– November – Approach Mrs Patel– January – Attend Interviews– February – Placement confirmed – June – Make contact with employer– July 4th‐8th – Go out on placement– July 11th – Return to school for last week
WE WANT YOUR CHILD TO ENJOY THEIR [email protected]
Work Experience
A work experience that’s going to help your child improve their
– Social Skills– Organisational skills– Time keeping– Understanding of the business world and what it does– Enterprise skills
• Publishing, Catering, Dental Care, Primary Schools, Nursery's, Retail, Shops, Sports centre, Vets, Banks and
Radio 1.
W.E. 2015 – Placement examples
Work Experience
• http://getrevising.co.uk/• http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/• http://www.buzzin.net/revisiontips/revtips.htm
• http://revisionworld.co.uk/gcse• http://www.need2know.co.uk/learning/revision
• http://s‐cool.co.uk/gcse.html
Useful websitesUseful Websites
Thank You