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Year 11 Information Evening 2013

Route to Success Introduction and the year ahead – Ms. Torres Planning for post 16 - Mr. Espley and Mr Lamont Head Boy and Head Girl – Jacob Lawes and Emily White Preparing for forthcoming exams – Mr. Jansen. Year 11 Information Evening 2013.

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Year 11 Information Evening 2013

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  1. Route to SuccessIntroduction and the year ahead – Ms. TorresPlanning for post 16 - Mr. Espley and Mr LamontHead Boy and Head Girl – Jacob Lawes and Emily WhitePreparing for forthcoming exams – Mr. Jansen Year 11 Information Evening 2013

  2. Our greatest challenge this year will be to push at the barriers created in our children’s mind: If you think you can…. Or if you think you can’tYou’re right

  3. 3 easy questions • What do you want? • How much do you want it? • What are you going to do about it?

  4. Start! • The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step … 109 SchoolDays to the FINALS

  5. Education …. IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE! BE HAPPIER! LIVE LONGER!

  6. Get richer ……

  7. If you only do what you’ve always done………… you’ll only get what you’ve always got

  8. It is through success in education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that the son of a mineworker can become the head of the mine, that a child of farm workers can become the president of a great nation. It is what we make out of what we have, not what we are given, that separates one person from another.

  9. Maximising an individual’s potential: Page 18 in Y11 Booklet • Reports – end of each term • Progress towards Targets, comparing CL and Target - have a conversation about progress KS3 levels GCSE Grade 8 A* 7 A 6 B 5 C These are general stages of progress from KS3 to GCSE Where is your son/daughter now? Ask the questions why, how, what and who?

  10. Liaising with Tutors • Understanding feedback

  11. GCSEs The first qualification

  12. What are Employers looking for when they recruit?

  13. Initiator People Skills Self-reliance Technical Skills Intellect Decision maker Assertive Visionary Trustworthy Co-operative Ambition Leadership Methodical Quick thinker

  14. When you apply to go to University what are they looking for?

  15. Motivation Time management Commitment Technical Skill Intellect Knowledge Aspirations Interpersonal Skills Organisational skills Passion Enthusiasm Dedication Leadership Analytical skills Academic potential

  16. Wanted.. Resilient, independent learners who have flexible skills and competencies; who can work well in teams and lead themselves and others to perform up to and beyond their potential

  17. Choices, Choices, Choices For next year, really important to • Go out and understand what is available • Research, it’s important to get the right package for you Vocational Both have routes to University Academic

  18. Russell Group represents 20 leading UK universities • All GCSEs count • Uni will not accept GCSE grades that are less than ‘B’ • The stronger your grade the stronger your application • Consider your Alevels carefully • Seek Advice and Guidance Academic

  19. Apprenticeships are very competitive • Companies want GCSEs of ‘C’ and above • High earners • www.nationalapprenticeshipservice.co.uk Vocational

  20. Key Milestones • Reports • Planning for Post 16 • Writing a personal statement and applying to college • Mock exams • Parents Consultation • First day of GCSEs • Exam results 2-12 December 2013 16 January 2014 12 May 2014 21 August 2014

  21. Attendance • 90% attendance = ½ day missed each week! • 1 school year at 90% = 4 weeks of school missed (96 lessons)! • 90% attendance over 5 years = ½ a school year missed! • Research suggests that 17 missed school days in a year = 1 GCSE grade drop in achievement in each subject • Simply – the greater the attendance the greater the achievement • Colleges and employers will want to know about a students attendance record

  22. Lateness • When a student arrives late to lesson it is not just their learning that is affected, it is the whole classes • Frequent lateness can add up to a considerable amount of learning lost

  23. Meeting with your Head of House • Athena: Mrs White-Zamler E1 • Brigantia: Mr Burnett A2 • Calliope: Mr Keeble A1 • Itzamna: (Mr Wheeler) Ms Torres Hall • Morrigan: Mr Jansen E3 • Zephyrus: Mrs Laughton A4

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