Year 11 Parents Information Evening Mrs Ward Mr

Year 11 Parents’ Information Evening Mrs Ward & Mr Matthews

Key contacts Year 11 AGR AZD LHU RCL SPE Mrs Griffin Mrs Zdzylowski Miss Hunt Mrs Clement Miss Peck agriffin@wrotham. kent. sch. uk azdzylowski@wrotham. kent. sch. uk lhunt@wrotham. kent. sch. uk rclement@wrotham. kent. sch. uk speck@wrotham. kent. sch. uk

The school day • 25 minutes Progress Time ALL - Tracking progress and individual reflection - Development of oracy skills, teamwork, problem solving for academic progress and future career. - IB Learner Profile. Internationally recognised. - Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) - Life skills such as finance SOME - Intervention for English, Maths or Science - Individual assertive mentoring programme

Lessons & breaks • • • - 5 lessons per day English and Maths every day Lunchtime revision and catch-up sessions (terms 2 – 6) Lunchtime clubs After school revision sessions Monday: Option subjects Tuesday: English – starting this week Wednesday: Maths Thursday: Science Friday: Option subjects and as arranged by teacher

Key Events for year 11 • • • • Thorpe Park Trip : 7 th October Theatre Trip: 12 th October Parents’ Evening : 13 th October Half term revision: 26 th, 27 th, 28 th Theatre Trip : 9 th November Pre Public Examinations (PPEs) Weeks beginning 21 st and 28 th November Controlled assessment deadlines for MOST academic subjects: Friday 16 th December February Half term revision: 13 th – 19 th PPEs Weeks beginning 27 th February and 6 th March Residential revision weekend Friday 17 th March Parents’ Evening : 30 th March Easter break revision sessions: 3 rd – 7 th & 10 th-13 th April Drama Exam – 26 th – 28 th April May Half-term revision: 29 th – 31 st

News GCSE grades • Students will take exams for the new GCSEs, graded 9 -1 for the following subjects in 2017: - English Literature - English Language - Mathematics

New GCSE Grades explained • The new mid-grade (5) will be 50 per cent more demanding than the current grade C and will be treated as the new grade C. • Ofqual explains: “Grade 5 will be positioned in the top third of the marks for a current grade C and bottom third of the marks for a current grade B. This will mean it will be of greater demand than the present grade C.

English Department Examination Dates: • English Literature: 8702/1 Shakespeare and the 19 th Century novel (Romeo and Juliet and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde) 22 nd May (am). • 8702/2 Modern texts and poetry (An Inspector Calls, Power and Conflict Poetry and Unseen Poetry) 26 th May (am). • English Language: 8700/1 Explorations in creative reading and writing 6 th June (am). • 8700/2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives 12 th June (am). • Non-exam assessment in Spoken Language submit to AQA by 7 th May 2017 (will be recorded in Term 2). After - school revision is on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon (3. 05 -4. 05 pm). Please note that Thursdays are for any students who don’t attend Science revision. Homework is set every week and is recorded on SMH; please support us by logging in using your parent PIN to keep track of what work your son/daughter is expected to do. The next few pieces of homework will be based on a different section of the examinations papers to prepare your son/ daughter for their PPE examinations. Pre - Public Examination Preparation. Your son/daughter will sit Pre-Public Examinations in the hall. The first English PPE is during w/b 21 st November, 2016. We are already setting homework in preparation for this. Please monitor whether your son daughter is preparing for this at home. Revision Guides: We recommend that you purchase your son/daughter the following revision guides in preparation for their forthcoming English examinations (please see the email you were sent by Mrs Griffin): • Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, • Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, • Power and Conflict Poetry, • Unseen Poetry • An Inspector Calls by J. B Priestley

Maths Department 3, 1. 5 hour exams, edexcel Revision guides can be bought on scopay Every 2 weeks pupils have a small assessment Pupils will now not be given formulas and will have to learn them all • Maths pixl app that has tutorial videos on all maths topics, it also marks it. Students have their login details • Pupils should be spending at least 2 hours per week on homework/revision • •

Year 11 Triple Science • • • Teachers: Miss Ross, Mrs Zdzylowski, Mr Fenniche and Mr Chan Students will sit 9 exams: Biology 1, Chemistry 1, Physics 1 – May 2017 Biology 2 and 3 – June 2017 Chemistry 2 and 3 – June 2017 Physics 2 and 3 – June 2017 • Controlled Assessments: 3 good ones needed! • Count for 25% of the GCSE grade and will be completed during October, November and January • • Revision Guides are available through school £ 3. 50 each Students need one each for physics, chemistry and biology Get them now and start revising units we have already completed We will start setting knowledge tests for homework now!

Year 11 Double Science Teachers: Mrs Zdzylowski, Mr Fenniche, Mrs Paul • • • Students will sit 6 exams: Biology 1, Chemistry 1, Physics 1 – May 2017 Biology 2, Chemistry 2, Physics 2 – June 2017 Controlled Assessments: 2 good ones needed! Count for 25% of the GCSE grade and will be completed during October and November • • Revision Guides are available through school £ 3. 50 each Students need one each for core and additional science Get them now and start revising units we have already completed We will start setting knowledge tests for homework now!

Student Wellbeing Recognising Stress: • • • Changes in behaviour Working too much/too little Emotional Over-reacting Down/depressed

What is stress? • Stress is one of the body’s natural responses to something that is threatening or frightening. • It is something that we all experience from time to time. • Stress is not necessarily harmful: mild forms can motivate and energise. • However, if your child’s stress level is too high then it can cause difficulties, including hindering their ability to prepare for and perform during their exams.

Strategies/Tick list • Balanced diet – stock the fridge and cupboard with healthy options like protein bars instead of chocolate. - Encourage them to grab one of these for breakfast on the way to school/at break instead of using up their break to queue for food • Remove electronic devices at night and ensure a reasonable bed time (11 at the latest) so they have energy for the school day and beyond. • Regular exercise is key – the best way to settle nerves is to go for a fast paced walk or a run. Stress/Anxiety is adrenaline with nowhere to go so exercise is an obvious outlet. • Calm space and controlled breathing – mindfulness • Be organised by having a study plan on the wall – little and often is better than trying to cram • Have fun! Go out and do something at the weekend.

If you are really concerned: • • - Appointment with your GP for medical advice Contact Mr Matthews or Ms Delaunay dmatthews@wrotham. kent. sch. uk rdelaunay@wrotham. kent. sch. uk • If the GP asks you to follow up with the school’s counsellor remember that there is a waiting list. Ask your GP to pursue help from outside agencies.

School support • Time to Change – support young people to talk openly about mental health • Professional outside agencies including Addaction running an early intervention programme with 20 students • Psychotherapist offering 1: 1 and group therapy sessions – waiting list. • Opportunity for private counselling at subsidised rates • Year 11 Mindfulness sessions start this week – Tuesday lunchtimes • Mr Matthews – Progress Leader for year 11 • Ms Delaunay – Multi-agency Coordinator and drop-in counselling support for years 10 & 11

6 th Form Open Evening All Year 11 should attend Wednesday 2 nd November 17: 30 -20: 00

Wrotham School Sixth Form High Expectations Challenge Opportunity

Wrotham 6 th form success Marcus Harrod-Reid studied chemistry, mathematics and physics to read Mechanical Engineering at Oxford Brookes University

Wrotham School Sixth Form High Expectations Challenge Opportunity

Why Choose Wrotham? • • Excellent pastoral support Careers guidance for every student Trips and visits within subject areas and to universities Active student leadership team to represent you Social events Friendly students and staff Great facilities

Wrotham School Sixth Form High Expectations Challenge Opportunity 64% of Year 13 students in 2016 achieved A*-B grades. 83% of Year 13 students in 2016 achieved A*-C grades.

Wrotham School Sixth Form High Expectations Challenge Opportunity

Wrotham School Sixth Form High Expectations Challenge Opportunity 55% of Year 13 students in 2016 went to university. They are reading a huge variety of subjects – some as far away as the USA.

Wrotham School Sixth Form High Expectations Challenge Opportunity

Wrotham School Sixth Form High Expectations Challenge Opportunity

Wrotham 6 th form success Tom Kleywegt was part of our Pro Soccer programme and now he is studying Sport and Health at Feather River College in California, USA.

Wrotham School Sixth Form High Expectations Challenge Opportunity All of our students will follow the International Baccalaureate This a prestigious programme of study and highly regarded by universities globally.

Why Choose Wrotham? • • Small class sizes Dedicated sixth form study area A personalised programme of study Opportunities beyond your studies to develop Expert help when applying for university Staff who know you and care Dedicated study centre supervisor An environment you are familiar with

Wrotham 6 th form success Samuel Holland achieved distinction* in business, distinction* in IT and an A in product design. He is now working on an advanced apprenticeship at Point CNC Engineering.

Wrotham School Sixth Form High Expectations Challenge Opportunity

Wrotham School Sixth Form High Expectations Challenge Opportunity Minimum Entry Requirements: 5 A*-C grades at GCSE including either English Language or mathematics* (*the other must be a D grade)

Wrotham 6 th form success Jack Burnage studied Geography, Science and Sociology. He is now reading Politics and International Relations at the University of Reading.

Wrotham School Sixth Form High Expectations Challenge Opportunity

Wrotham 6 th form success Megan Storey is reading English literature and social history at the University of Brighton. Her campaigning for mental health awareness with Time to Change, and taking up the Extended Project Qualification in Year 13 supported her application.

Why Choose Wrotham? • • • Wide breadth of subjects Choice of qualifications to suit your learning style Expert teachers Respect for you as young adults High expectations balanced with support Excellent outcomes and results for students