Welcome to Year 8 Parent Information Evening Accelerated

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Welcome to Year 8 Parent Information Evening

Welcome to Year 8 Parent Information Evening

Accelerated Reader • Why Accelerated Reader? > A computer programme to develop your independent

Accelerated Reader • Why Accelerated Reader? > A computer programme to develop your independent reading > Encourage all students to read more challenging books > Improve literacy levels > Develop a lifelong love of reading in our students > GCSE exam papers have a reading age of 16 http: //www. renlearn. co. uk/accelerated-reader/

Accelerated Reader How does it work? Short online STAR reading assessment Ø ZPD range

Accelerated Reader How does it work? Short online STAR reading assessment Ø ZPD range (zone of proximal development) - the distance between what you can do with help and without help. Ø Develop interest level

www. arbookfind. co. uk

www. arbookfind. co. uk

Where to get my book: LRC Local library Local bookshop Borrow from a friend/classmate

Where to get my book: LRC Local library Local bookshop Borrow from a friend/classmate

Accelerated Reader at WSFG Be sure to record what you’re reading on your reading

Accelerated Reader at WSFG Be sure to record what you’re reading on your reading log.

Accelerated Reader Leaders

Accelerated Reader Leaders

Accelerated Reader at WSFG Ø Accelerated Reader board in every classroom

Accelerated Reader at WSFG Ø Accelerated Reader board in every classroom

Accelerated Reader at WSFG

Accelerated Reader at WSFG

Accelerated Reader at WSFG

Accelerated Reader at WSFG

Accelerated Reader at WSFG Top 10 books read by Year 7 1. 2. 3.

Accelerated Reader at WSFG Top 10 books read by Year 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Gangsta Granny Matilda Diary of a Wimp Kid Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules The Hunger Games Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Lily Alone Mr Stink Billionaire Boy

Accelerated Reader at WSFG Assembly certificate presentations Ø Millionaire’s club Ø Excellence in reading

Accelerated Reader at WSFG Assembly certificate presentations Ø Millionaire’s club Ø Excellence in reading Ø 100% club certificates Involvement of English teachers/ AR teachers AR information given to Form Tutors End of term competitions AR info sent to parents at end of summer term (AR booklet, recommended reading list, local library information)

Ø Ø Ø Accelerated Reader at WSFG 2017 1 AR lesson every fortnight Years

Ø Ø Ø Accelerated Reader at WSFG 2017 1 AR lesson every fortnight Years 7 and 8 participating in AR programme Testing 4 x per year AR Form Reps ‘Reading for Pleasure’ on weekly Tutorial activity schedule Ø AR prizes Ø Certificates, pencils, gold badges etc. Ø Termly quizzes Ø Book donations from all Ø AR section on new web site Ø Book reviews

Attainment Progress Exceeding the expected progress Making good progress Not making the expected progress

Attainment Progress Exceeding the expected progress Making good progress Not making the expected progress

Attainment 8 • Average Grade for 8 “best” subjects • Mathematics • English or

Attainment 8 • Average Grade for 8 “best” subjects • Mathematics • English or Literature • 3 Ebacc Subjects (MFL, Sciences or Humanities) • 3 Other Subjects

Progress 8 • The Average Grade (Attainment) is compared nationally • Average expected grade

Progress 8 • The Average Grade (Attainment) is compared nationally • Average expected grade for each student is worked out based on Primary Results • Difference is the Progress 8

English Baccalaureate (Ebacc) • Good pass in 5 GCSE subjects (5+) • English •

English Baccalaureate (Ebacc) • Good pass in 5 GCSE subjects (5+) • English • Mathematics • Science • Language • Humanities

E-Safety

E-Safety

E-Safety Issues Cyber Bullying Cyberbullying is the use of new technology, in particular mobile

E-Safety Issues Cyber Bullying Cyberbullying is the use of new technology, in particular mobile phones and the internet, to deliberately upset someone else.

E-Safety Issues Online Grooming is when someone builds an emotional connection with a child

E-Safety Issues Online Grooming is when someone builds an emotional connection with a child to gain their trust for the purposes of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation or trafficking.

E-Safety Issues Sexting 'Sexting' describes the use of technology to share sexual and sexually

E-Safety Issues Sexting 'Sexting' describes the use of technology to share sexual and sexually implied content. This content includes texts, photos of partial nudity and sexual images or video. This could be shared between partners, peers and strangers.

E-Safety Issues Location Services There are many locationbased apps available for mobile devices, making

E-Safety Issues Location Services There are many locationbased apps available for mobile devices, making it easier than ever to show your friends and family where you are at any given time. Do you want everyone to know where you are?

E-Safety Issues Livestreaming is becoming a very popular way for people to broadcast themselves

E-Safety Issues Livestreaming is becoming a very popular way for people to broadcast themselves on apps such as Instagram Live, Facebook Live, Periscope, Twitch and You. Tube Live. Do you know what you will see?

E-Safety Issues Gaming Communities There are so many ways for users to play games

E-Safety Issues Gaming Communities There are so many ways for users to play games online. Many online games are multi-player and you cannot be sure who you are playing with.

E-Safety Issues Illegal File Sharing Copyright law applies to downloading, sharing and streaming. If

E-Safety Issues Illegal File Sharing Copyright law applies to downloading, sharing and streaming. If you make content available to others on a file-sharing network, download from an illegal site, or sell copies without the permission of those who own the copyright, then you could face serious penalties.

What do we do at WSFG to protect your daughter? E-Safety issues taught in

What do we do at WSFG to protect your daughter? E-Safety issues taught in computing and citizenship lessons.

What do we do at WSFG to protect your daughter? Impero is used to

What do we do at WSFG to protect your daughter? Impero is used to ensure students are making educational use of online services. Inappropriate use can be acted upon.

What do we do at WSFG to protect your daughter? The Internet is filtered

What do we do at WSFG to protect your daughter? The Internet is filtered to prevent access to inappropriate websites.

What do we do at WSFG to protect your daughter? No mobile phones policy

What do we do at WSFG to protect your daughter? No mobile phones policy – Students must hand in their mobile phone to the school office when they arrive in school.

What can you do to protect your daughter? • Have a conversation with your

What can you do to protect your daughter? • Have a conversation with your daughter - encourage them to talk to you about their internet use. • Tell your daughter that she should tell you or a teacher if they see something inappropriate online. • Use a filter e. g. Net nanny to block inappropriate content.

What can you do to protect your daughter? • Encourage your daughter to think

What can you do to protect your daughter? • Encourage your daughter to think before she posts to a social network. • Make sure that you and your daughter understand how to manage privacy settings on social networks. • If your child is being cyber-bullied save all evidence and report this to the school or in the case of more serious issues the police.

What can you do to protect your daughter? • Set up a family email

What can you do to protect your daughter? • Set up a family email address that your daughter can use to set up new online accounts. • Encourage your daughter to use a nickname, rather than her real name, to protect her online identity. • Make sure that your daughter uses a strong password and changes this for each online account and any devices that she has access to.

More Information http: //parentinfo. org/ www. childnet. com www. childline. org. uk/info-advice/ http: //www.

More Information http: //parentinfo. org/ www. childnet. com www. childline. org. uk/info-advice/ http: //www. bullying. co. uk/cyberbullying/ www. getsafeonline. org http: //www. kidsmart. org. uk/ www. ceop. police. uk/safety-centre/

Year 8 GREEN Trip July 2018

Year 8 GREEN Trip July 2018

GREEN @ WSFG • Growth • Resilience • Energy • Empathy • Newness

GREEN @ WSFG • Growth • Resilience • Energy • Empathy • Newness

Where We Go for GREEN • Herts Young Mariners Base • Cheshunt • hymb.

Where We Go for GREEN • Herts Young Mariners Base • Cheshunt • hymb. com • Walk to Walthamstow Central • Trains to Cheshunt • The centre is 5 minutes walk from Cheshunt Station

What We Do Canoeing

What We Do Canoeing

What We Do • Climbing

What We Do • Climbing

What We Do • Paddle Boarding

What We Do • Paddle Boarding

Why We Go • It’s GREEN and supports our school ethos beautifully • Fun

Why We Go • It’s GREEN and supports our school ethos beautifully • Fun • Try something new • Overcome fears • Build confidence • Bond with tutor and tutor group • Builds Resilience

No Pressure • Everyone is encouraged. . NOT forced • Safety first – life

No Pressure • Everyone is encouraged. . NOT forced • Safety first – life jackets worn • Trained instructors • Do not have to be able to swim to take part • Might be a bit scary but not terrifying!

The GREEN Effect • Students who were unsure before the trip, are full of

The GREEN Effect • Students who were unsure before the trip, are full of praise for the day • Just walk a bit taller than they might have done before • It is a totally ‘feel good’ day for students and staff

What it Costs • £ 25 • Travel is free • Students must bring

What it Costs • £ 25 • Travel is free • Students must bring own lunch • Full details will be sent out by Jan 2018 allowing 6 months for payment

It is a school day All students are expected to attend Questions or Worries?

It is a school day All students are expected to attend Questions or Worries? Please phone or email me – Ms Famiglietti

GREEN Sims Rewards

GREEN Sims Rewards

Thank you for your time • Parent forum slips – collect from the back

Thank you for your time • Parent forum slips – collect from the back and hand in to Mrs Careless. Pye or Mr Gunzi