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BORDEN GRAMMAR

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BORDEN GRAMMAR

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    1. BORDEN GRAMMAR Welcome to the Year 10 Information Evening

    2. BORDEN GRAMMAR A Four-Year Perspective The Nature of GCSE Enjoying and achieving Expectations at KS4 Target Setting Post-16 Opportunities Work Related Learning Future developments Aiming High

    3. BORDEN GRAMMAR A Four-Year Perspective Progress and achievement now affect future choice. Good progress in Year 10 has a positive impact on choices and possibilities after GCSE. November: Sixth Form Open Evening for Year 11 pupils and their parents.

    4. BORDEN GRAMMAR The Nature of GCSE Important to realise that two year examination courses need consistent good effort. Late sprint for the line does not work. Need to understand the whole picture and ‘the end game’

    5. BORDEN GRAMMAR Year 11 may be …………… …………too late to make amends!

    6. BORDEN GRAMMAR Life in Key Stage Four Leap from Key Stage 3 Learning is continuous Looming deadlines

    7. BORDEN GRAMMAR CO-OPERATION With members of staff With peers With home

    8. BORDEN GRAMMAR COMMUNITY GCSE classes House system Student council

    9. BORDEN GRAMMAR CONTRIBUTION Junior Sports Leadership Award World Challenge ‘Behind the Scenes’

    10. BORDEN GRAMMAR Science GCSEs Three Sciences over 3 years 4 modules in each of B/C/P studied in Year 9 - GCSE Science 4 modules in each of B/C/P studied in Year 10 – GCSE Additional Science 2 modules studied of B/C/P in Year 11 – GCSE in Biology, Chemistry & Physics

    11. BORDEN GRAMMAR Science GCSEs Three Sciences over 3 years 30% studied in Year 9 - examined in June & following November (M.C. only) 30% studied in Year 10 – examined in June (Chemistry only) and November of Year 11(Physics & Biology) (M.C. & Structured papers) 40% studied in Year 11 – examined in June of Year 11(Structured paper only)

    12. BORDEN GRAMMAR Science GCSEs Y10 module tests 12thNovember 2010 Revision at least 4 weeks in advance Chemistry C2 papers June 2011 Physics & Biology P2 & B2 papers November 2011 Controlled assessments mainly in Year 11 Y11 final exams June 2012

    13. Controlled Conditions Assessments In some subjects Controlled Conditions Assessments replace coursework Assessments are undertaken during one or more lessons Preparation over a number of lessons beforehand. Conditions very similar to examinations Teacher is present, and is allowed to answer queries, Students may not talk to each other

    14. Rules for controlled assessments Rules about what materials and notes they may use during the writing up stage. May not complete work at home nor have access to the internet during the write-up These rules will be strictly applied. If pupils breach them they could be disqualified from a subject.

    15. GCSE controlled assessments Absence causes difficulties If unwell pupils can be supervised (probably in after school sessions) to make up the missing time. Clearly preferable that they complete the assignments immediately after the preparation work has been done in the preceding lessons.

    16. BORDEN GRAMMAR Expectations in Years 10 and 11 Independent learners. Organisation. Positive attitude. Tips for parents and students.

    17. BORDEN GRAMMAR Target Setting at Borden What is target setting? How does it work? How can I help?

    18. BORDEN GRAMMAR Post-16 Opportunities Looking forward. Choices beyond GCSE. Borden Sixth Form.

    19. BORDEN GRAMMAR Work Related Learning Careers and Personal Development. Work Experience in Year 11. Work Shadowing in Year 10.

    20. BORDEN GRAMMAR Work Shadowing Friday 1 July 2010. One day taster of the world of work. Family or friend based. Organised by 4 March 2010. Mr Robinson – Careers Coordinator

    21. BORDEN GRAMMAR Communication Student planners Letters: post, pupil post, parent mail www.bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk Call us, e mail or write to us

    22. BORDEN GRAMMAR Be the best that you can be Make good relationships with others Be honest and true to yourself Think ahead Try hard Aim high

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