NEWBRIDGE SCHOOL Year Eleven Expectation Evening th September

NEWBRIDGE SCHOOL Year Eleven Expectation Evening th September 30 2010 “Everything you need to know to Succeed and Excel” CROESO WELCOME

NEWBRIDGE SCHOOL • Pastoral Leader – Mrs K Soos • Assistant Head- Mr Guillou – BTEC • Learning Coach – Miss Clough – Mentoring and Careers • Careers Adviser – Luisa Andreou – Jones • Coleg Gwent – John Bevan -Post 16 Choices • University of Wales – Laura Roberts – Higher Education • Assistant Head – Mr M Keeble • Summing up – Mrs L Perry – Headteacher • Refreshments in the Dining Room - time to talk to staff

Pastoral Changes • Mr M Keeble – Assistant Head • Pastoral responsibility for Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11)

Aims of the Evening • To demonstrate our commitment to our pupils in achieving their potential • To show the part parents/carers and pupils need to play in this • To discuss important elements of Year 11 • To be informed about Post 16 choices

Year 11 Leadership Programme • Every year 11 pupil has a leadership role • Job descriptions – qualities/requirements – successful • Applied for 2 posts at the end of Year 10 • Prefect, LSA Assistant, Charity Committee etc • Recognised by their badge • Begin to take on responsibilities – role models for younger pupils • Personal Statement

Information for Parents • Introduction to Year 11 booklet • Coursework Schedule • Year 11 Contract • Comment/Query Sheet

Target Grades • All pupils know their target grade ranges for their courses (These are recorded on Year 10 reports) • ‘ Progress Review ’ Sheet • Are you on target? • Planning the way forward

Attendance & Punctuality Expectations. . . • • • Excellent attendance Punctuality Appointments Holidays – not in school time Copying up!

Tracking Progress to Achieve Success- School • October 7 th 2010 – Year 11 Selected Evening November 2010 - Progress Review • Data collected from subject staff • Collated and studied by K Soos • Parents contacted November/December 2010 - ‘Mock Exams’ • Examination Procedures • Progress reviews sent home

Tracking Progress to Achieve Success- School February 4 th 2011 - Final Report • Grades collected and reviewed against target grades • Action taken as appropriate February 9 th 2011 - Parents’ Evening • Sharing of information and advice for improvement

Tracking Progress to Achieve Success- School March 26 th 2011 – Selected Parents Evening May 16 th 2011 FINAL Examinations begin!!!

Tracking Progress to Achieve Success - School Learning Coach – Miss Clough • K Soos and staff will work closely with Miss Clough in monitoring pupils and giving them the necessary support • (more later)

Tracking Progress to Achieve Success- Parents/Carers “Research has shown that parental support is eight times more important in determining a child’s academic success than any other factor. ” (TES) • • • Check planners-signed each week Discuss school with your child Ask to see their work Ask about coursework etc Be aware of important dates Contact school with concerns/queries

How can we help? Revision Tips/Study Skills • Vary between subjects and staff • What suits the pupil? • General guidelines- see booklet Revision Lessons • Lunchtime and after school • Easter Holidays • Saturday April 2 nd – Study Skills Morning

Coursework • • Extremely important School based assessment BTEC – Mr Guillou- (more later) Deadlines must be adhered to (see schedule) • Contact school!

Year 11 Contract • School Commitment • Parent/Carer Commitment • Pupil Commitment • To be sent home (Copy in booklet)

Careers Advice Careers Library • Miss Clough – Learning Coach Careers • Mrs Luisa Andreou-Jones – Careers Adviser • Check the display board Apprenticeships • One- to- one interview

Post 16 Choices Where and What? Crosskeys College: • Visits made during Y 11 • Crosskeys Staff visit Newbridge • Induction Day The Future • University

Results Day & After…. • Main School Hall 9: 30 am – 11: 00 am • School Staff on hand for advice • Careers staff also available

“Succeeded and Excelled…. ” • James Dean – GCSE 11 A*’s & AS Level IT – 4 A’s at A Level Aircraft Engineering Degree at Bristol University • Nathan Keeble – GCSE 13 A*’s -Coleg Gwent – 4 A Level’s – Study History at Bristol University • Emily Thomas – GCSE 11 A*’s, 1 extra in Design Technology, AS level IT – Coleg Gwent – 4 A Level’s in Maths and Science • Jaime Kinane and Caleb Roberts – Motor Vehicle Apprenticeships • Joseph Johnson – Specific learning difficulty – given the tools to access the curriculum – 100% successful – good GCSE results – Coleg Gwent – construction

“THE PROM” Our celebration “Prom” is taking place at the Maes Manor Hotel on Thursday 23 rd June 2011