Varndean school a World class education garethhughesvarndean co

Varndean school - a World class education garethhughes@varndean. co. uk

A curriculum that…. Prepares students for life as well as exams Challenges every student to be the best they can be Develops the talents and interests of the students Ensures an entitlement to experiences in school time that show what the World has to offer

Specialist schools - 2 lessons per week, 13 courses to choose from, student led learning. Enrichment - 16 th - 19 th July. 30 courses.

One week timetable. 30 periods of 50 minutes per week. 4 learning cycles per year. One main topic in each cycle. An assessment at the end of each cycle.

The Year 7 curriculum Subjects plus number of lessons per week Core English 4 Maths 4 Science 3 Core philosophy and ethics 1 PE (including dance) 2 Foundation Spanish or French or German 3 History 2 Geography 2 Technology 2 Art 2 Specialist schools 2* Computing 1 Drama 1 Music 1 Plus 30 minutes learning for life each week with the form tutor.

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 English 4 Maths 4 Science 3 Core philosophy and ethics 1 PE (including dance) 2 English 5 Maths 4 Science 4 Core philosophy and ethics 1 PE (including dance) 2 English 5 Maths 5 Science 5 Core philosophy and ethics 1 PE 2 Spanish or French or German 3 History 2 Geography 2 Technology 2 Art 2 Specialist schools 2 Computing 1 Drama 1 Music 1 Spanish or French or German 3* History 2 Geography 2 Technology 2 Art 2 Computing 1 Drama 1 Music 1 Option 1: History or Geography Option 2: Modern foreign language Option 3: student choice Option 4: student choice *2 nd language offered in year 8. GCSE options Spring year 8 begin year 9

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 English 4 Maths 4 Science 3 Core philosophy and ethics 1 PE (including dance) 2 English 5 Maths 4 Science 4 Core philosophy and ethics 1 PE (including dance) 2 English 5 Maths 5 Science 5 Core philosophy and ethics 1 PE 2 Spanish or French or German 3 History 2 Geography 2 Technology 2 Art 2 Specialist schools 2 Computing 1 Drama 1 Music 1 Spanish or French or German 3* History 2 Geography 2 Technology 2 Art 2 Computing 1 Drama 1 Music 1 Option 1: History or Geography Option 2: Modern foreign language Option 3: student choice Option 4: student choice Learning for life for all year groups each week. 3 LED days per year. Enrichment. Extra curricular

Attitude to learning (A 2 L) makes the biggest difference to success.

Attitude to learning (A 2 L) makes the biggest difference to success.

5 elements to A 2 L A. Equipment, Organisation and Preparation B. Behaviour; Participation C. Curiosity; Motivation to Learn D. Risk Taking; Resilience E. Working Independently; Responding to Feedback

A 2 L graded each learning cycle for each subject Graded 1 - 4 where 1 is the best Feedback on what could be improved Attainment and progress information - twice per year (LC 2 and LC 4) Written summary from the tutor once per year. All reports available on Varndean plus Parents evening once per year

Varndean school - a World class education garethhughes@varndean. co. uk

Living Safely in a Digital World T. Clarke Curriculum Development Manager

1. How many of these apps and game related logos can you name?

1. How many of these apps and game related logos can you name? Twitch Childline ‘for me’ PEGI rating Snapchat Tik Tok

Snapchat holds data about every snap you have received and sent. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ What you search for who you interact with chat history friends list friend requests sent deleted friends numbers of stories viewed content interests subscriptions locations

Google stores your location for everywhere you go. Facebook holds data on every video you’ve ever watched, every page you’ve liked, every message exchanged and the groups you belong to.

2. How old do you have to be to use these apps? Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Snapchat

2. How old do you have to be to use these apps? 13 13 16 13

3. Why are parental controls used on an XBOX? A) So you can’t download/purchase anything without parents consent B) So you can’t play with strangers online C) So strangers can’t access your webcam to see who you are D) All of the above

3. Why are parental controls used on an XBOX? A) So you can’t download/purchase anything without parents consent B) So you can’t play with strangers online C) So strangers can’t access your webcam to see who you are D) All of the above

4. To keep safe online, what information should you not post online? A) B) C) D) E) F) Your full name What you’ve had for dinner Where you live Which school you go to Passwords A cartoon image as a profile picture instead of a photo

4. To keep safe online, what information should you not post online? A) B) C) D) E) F) Your full name What you’ve had for dinner Where you live Which school you go to Passwords A cartoon image as a profile picture instead of a photo

5. Which of these is an indicator that a website is secure? A) Company contact details B) The URL includes the company name and the webpage shows the company logo C) The web address starts with https: // D) You found the address on a search engine or as a link in an email

5. Which of these is an indicator that a website is secure? A) Company contact details B) The URL includes the company name and the webpage shows the company logo C) The web address starts with https: // D) You found the address on a search engine or as a link in an email

Digital Learning at Varndean School Google Suite for Education ● Emails ● Prep: setting, notification, submission and feedback ● Varndean Plus ● Wise Pay

The support we offer here at Varndean Curriculum ● Year 7: Introduction to Computing ● Year 8: Living Safely in a Digital World ● Year 7 -11: Learning For Life ● Year 7 Learning Enhancement Day 1 Whole School: ● ● ● Assemblies Cross curricular Tutors School bases Safeguarding officers

How can we keep our young people safe? 1. Conduct: children may be at risk because of their own behaviour, for example, by sharing too much information ● Digital footprint. ● Keep personal information safe. ● Reporting anything inappropriate.

How can we keep our young people safe? 2. Content: age-inappropriate or unreliable content can be available to children ● Some content is not suitable for children. ● Reliability of online material. ● Promote digital literacy at home.

How can we keep our young people safe? 3. Contact: children can be contacted by bullies or people who groom or seek to abuse them ● People you meet online may not be who they say they are. ● Check privacy settings. ● Tell a trusted adult straight away.

How can we keep our young people safe? 4. Commercialism: young people can be unaware of hidden costs and advertising in apps, games and websites ● Advertising and marketing schemes within applications. ● Learn how to block pop ups and spam emails. ● Use a family email address when filling in online forms.

Health and Safety ● Screen time ● Posture ● Life balance ● Mental Health

The Key Issues at the Moment ● ● ● ● Cyberbullying Grooming Inappropriate websites Online reputation / Digital Footprint Over-use/addiction Viruses, hacking and security Losing control over pictures and video Educating students to be responsible digital citizens

Ultimately we want young people to be responsible for their own online safety but here are things that parents can do to help 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Set up parental controls or use specialist software to set up restrictions Talk about internet use, what your child ‘shares’ and screen time ‘Follow’ your child on social media Ask your child to teach you how their apps work Check privacy settings and make sure they are at the highest level Ensure your child uses a nickname when setting up log in details Encourage your child to have public not private conversations online Make sure your child is aware of the CEOP eye

Useful links ● http: //www. saferinternet. org. uk/ad vice-centre/parents-andcarers/parents-guide-technology ● https: //www. connectsafely. org/pare ntguides/ ● https: //www. childnet. com/ufiles/Fa mily-Agreement. pdf ● https: //www. varndean. co. uk/familie s/onlinesafety

Year 7 Maths GCSE Mr Herbert & Mr Colverd

� General ◦ Information Year 7 Information � Equipment � Study Club � Recommended � Questions additional work

Introduction to GCSE mathematics Subject content 1 - Number (Foundation 25%, Higher 15%) 2 - Algebra (Foundation 20%, Higher 30%) 3 - Ratio, proportion and rates of change (Foundation 25%, Higher 20%) 4 - Geometry and measures (Foundation 15%, Higher 20%) 5 - Probability 6 - Statistics (Foundation 15%, Higher 15%)

Mathematics GCSE Exam results 2017 - 2019

5+ Brighton and Hove Schools 2019

� Scientific calculator £ 7. 00 (a limited number can be signed out from the Maths Office) � Geometry set £ 1. 00 Purchased through Wisepay

� Year 7 & 8 Every second Thursday in D 20 � Open � Help door policy for the rest of the week with topics recently covered in lessons, access to topic specific questions and past papers

●https: //corbettmaths. com/2013/03/13/algebraic-notation/

� 5 -a-days ◦ https: //corbettmaths. com/5 -a-day/gcse/

� 5 -a-days ◦ 12 th October

� 5 -a-days ◦ Solutions

Why is it important to know your times tables off by heart?

●OK, times tables are important but I find them hard to remember. ●And not much fun to ●So learn. what’s the plan?

●Different Modes ●Website ●App

●Single player ●Earn● & spend Oron ● 1●minute avatar games ●your Multi-player

Year 7 Form Groups 7 CEC vs 7 KBA 7 JTR vs 7 SXD 7 CBR vs 7 HEM 7 FJW vs 7 AXE 7 ATU vs 7 LDE

� If for any reason you are worried about your son or daughter’s progress this year, or have any queries, please contact their classroom teacher via email, Mr Colverd ( Year 7 Coordinator) or Miss Raven (Head of Maths) � kierancolverd@varndean. co. uk � nicolaraven@varndean. co. uk

Welcome to Science Before I start, please consider the answer to these questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. How many schools are there in Varndean? What is your child’s tutor called? What colour tie does your child have? What do they like best about being a pupil here?

What do we teach them? To love learning , to explore and question. To understand the world around us, to be scientifically literate. Why evidence matters. Why it really matters. No seriously, no evidence no go. How to use the terminology of science and technology. How to pass exams in science.

What do we cover ? Topics this year: Cells and body systems Reproduction (foetal development and birth) Matter and Chemical reactions (including safe lab practice) Magnets and electromagnets Waves (including the wave equation) Forces (including speed and acceleration calculations)

What about “practicals” The first practicals are essentially to encourage safe working practice. We then build skills : Following a standard procedure Making observations (sometimes subtle) Experiment design

Outside the classroom What about clubs? Science club - Year 7 and 8 Lots of whizz bang Astronomy Club - Year 8 upwards (they take a GCSE) STEM Club

At home? Homework: Varies depending on topics but may include, learning some facts, answering questions, research and presenting information. Other things : TV some really good programs (Trust me I’m a Dr, Lots of documentaries on BBC (others available), Project MC 2 ) Books and magazines - Ben Goldacre, Richard Dawkins

Why don’t students like reading? ‘People like to solve problems, but not to work on unsolvable problems. If schoolwork is always just a bit too difficult for a student it should be no surprise that she doesn’t like school much. ’

‘Children who read for pleasure are likely to do better in maths and English than those who rarely read in their free time, research suggests. ’ The Institute of Education, 2013

The importance of background knowledge in making reading pleasurable Background knowledge helps you understand what someone is talking or writing about. Ashburn hit a ground ball to Wirz, the shortstop, who threw it to Dark, the second baseman. Dark stepped on the bag, forcing out to Cremin, who was running from first, and threw it to Anderson, the first baseman. Ashburn failed to beat the throw.

Increasing background knowledge Reading at home and discussing current events and a variety of subjects increases background knowledge When we are successful at something, we find it pleasurable, which makes us more likely to continue doing it. Increased background knowledge makes reading texts less of an effort to comprehend. When reading is less effortful, students will feel more successful.

What do the following words mean? • • Covetous Palpable Impropriety Facetious Tacitly Susceptible Forbearance Recumbent

Developing student lexicons It is estimated that a student will need to acquire a word hoard of approximately 50, 000 words by the time they leave school. How many new words is that per year of schooling? How many new words is required per lesson to achieve this?

Why is reading so important? What is the % of words known in a text to ensure reading comprehension? 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%

If you said 75% try understanding this. Calibration is marking a scale on a measuring instrument. This involves establishing the relationship between indications of a measuring instrument and standard or reference values, which must be applied. For example, placing a thermometer in melting ice to see whether it reads zero, to check it has been calibrated correctly.

Can you identify the definition with 95% words known. Calibration is marking a scale on a measuring instrument. This involves establishing the relationship between indications of a measuring instrument and standard or reference values, which must be applied. For example, placing a thermometer in melting ice to see whether it reads zero, to check it has been calibrated correctly.

Calibration is marking a scale on a measuring instrument. This involves establishing the relationship between indications of a measuring instrument and standard or reference values, which must be applied. For example, placing a thermometer in melting ice to see whether it reads zero, to check it has been calibrated correctly.

Challenging texts are a daily act in schools • • An average text, such as a textbook contains approximately 85, 000 words On a 300 word page 95% comprehension is 15 unfamiliar words a page Reading at home, and reading for pleasure give students an edge in filling those vocabulary and knowledge gaps.

What will students be expected to read by years 10 and 11? Whole texts • Macbeth • A Christmas Carol • An Inspector Calls • Poetry anthology, including Romantic era and 19 th century poetry. • Unseen poetry Extracts ● Extracts from 20 th and 21 st century fiction. ● Extracts from 19 th 20 th and 21 st century non-fiction This is just in English

The power of 20 minutes a day.

How do we support reading for pleasure at Varndean School? Year 7, 8 and 9 Fortnightly reading lessons in the library as part of English. Drop Everything And Read in tutor times. Knowledge and vocabulary rich lessons Year 7 and 8 Use of Accelerated Reader programme. Reading journals

No silver bullet but. . . How can reading be supported? • Aim to read for 20 minutes each day. • Model reading and share opinions • With reluctant readers find opportunities to discuss events and ideas to increase background knowledge. • Watch current event programmes and documentaries • Read and discuss news and magazine articles on a range of topics • Practise evaluation skills by eliciting opinions of books, TV, films,