Year 10 Parents Information Evening Upper School Pastoral Team The Ecclesbourne School 14 th September 2017 Upper S chool Pastoral Team Mrs OurabiHead of Upper School Mr DunckerBrownAssistant Head ID: 773871
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Year 10 Parents’ Information Evening Upper School Pastoral TeamThe Ecclesbourne School14th September 2017
Upper S chool Pastoral TeamMrs Ourabi-Head of Upper School.Mr Duncker-Brown-Assistant Head.Mrs Weller-Head of Year 10.Mr Partridge-Head of Year 11. Mr Sellers-Upper School Progress Leader.
This evening: Changes to GCSEs. The role of the Pastoral Team.Expectations and rewards.Post 16 Provision.
Changes to GCSE All subjects graded 1 to 9.All subjects have terminal exams (removal of modular exams).Removal of coursework from most subjects; others given less weighting.Content deeper and more challenging concepts. Greater curriculum time given.
5 – A good pass 4 –An awarding pass
80 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Students 240 214 241 212 217 216 240 205 210 208 210 5+A*-G 98 100 99 100 99 99 100 100 100 99 99 5+A*-C (inc. En/Ma) 85 (82) 88 (84) 92 (88) 90 (86) 92 (91) 87 (84) 92 (86) 86 (76) 87 (82) 91 (89) 90 (86) %A*-C (Grade 4-9) Ma + Eng - - - - - 83 87 81 82 90 87 APS Capped 362 370 373 385 378 363 374 363 364 368 369 A*/A 38 38 38 45 39 35 40 33 34 35 38 EBacc 35% 31% 37% 43% 39% 40% 38% 42% 39% 45% Att 8 59 58 % Grade 5-9 Ma + Eng 73%
Comparison of Data
Amazing Facts All students got onto their Level 3 course of their choice- either A-levels or Apprenticeships.36 Grade 9’s were awarded- one student got three80 students got at least 5A’s35 students met the entry requirement for OxbridgeThe boys outperformed the girls quite significantly
Year 10 Tutors 10B Mr Plant. 10C Ms Piper. 10F Mrs Firth. 10J Mr D Kebell. 10M Mrs M Daly.10N Mr N Stapley. 10R Mr P Atkinson.10S Mr S Beardsley.10W Mrs M Weighill.
Settling in to new forms and subjects Give it time.Students may feel overwhelmed by information.Students may feel anxious with regard to change in friendship groups.Students may feel anxious about the start of the GCSE courses.
Form time Planners and the checks are same routine as Lower School.Please check and sign planners on a weekly basis.We will be using Show My Homework.Uniform-Help us to help your child.
Work experience Work experience will take place from 2nd-6th July 2018. It is a good idea to start thinking about possible placements now. More information will follow shortly.
Support with work Students should talk to subject staff.Talk to Upper School office.The library is available at lunchtimes and after school until 4.45pm.
Progress reviews W/C 9th October-Year 10 Assessment Week-effort grades W/C 27 th November -Whole School Assessment week. Target and current attainment gradesW/C Monday 7th December-Interim Reports to ParentsFriday 9th February-Year 10 Reports to ParentsW/C 25th June-Year 10 Internal Exams
Date Event Friday 8 th September Year 10 Photographs Thursday 14th September Year 10 GCSE Parents Information Evening Monday 18 th September House Assembly Brindley-New Hall Nightingale-Main Hall Wednesday 20th House Assembly Flamsteed-New Hall Chantrey-Main Hall Thursday 28 th September Prize Day Rehearsal Friday 29 th September Prize Day W/C 9 th October Year 10 Assessment Week-effort grades It’s your call-(tbc) W/C 16 TH October Tutors review effort grades Year 10 Art Print Workshop (2 days, tbc) Tuesday 17 th OctoberYear 10 Work Experience Launch-PDC
Thursday 9 th November House Assembly Friday 10th November House Assembly Friday 17th November Children In Need –non-uniform day W/C 27 TH November Whole School Assessment Week; Target and current attainment grades Thursday 30 th November Year 10 to watch the House Plays W/C Monday 4 th December Interim Reports to Parents Tuesday 5 th December Students Christmas Lunch W/C Tuesday 2 nd January Year 10 RAT Week. Wednesday 17 th Janaury Year 10 Enterprise Information Evening Wednesday 9 th Thursday 9 th February Year 10 Jaguar VisitsThursday 10 th FebruaryYear 10 RSE DayFriday 11th FebruaryYear 10 Reports to ParentsTuesday 20th FebruaryYear 10 R.S Mosque VisitFriday 23rd FebruaryHouse Assembly
Monday 26 th February W/C 26TH February House AssemblyPossible Year 10 History Trip Friday 2nd March Year 10 What Career Trip (NEC) Friday 16 th March Comic Relief (tbc) Friday 27 th April PSFA Non-Uniform Day Tuesday 8 th May Technology Show Monday 4 th June Year 10 Art GCSE Trip Tuesday 5 th June Year 10 Art GCSE Trip W/C 11 th June RATS to be completed Thursday 21 st June House Assembly Friday 22nd JuneHouse Assembly W/C 25TH JuneYear 10 Internal ExamsW/C 2nd July Year 10 Work ExperienceMonday 9th JulyWork Experience Follow-up p1-3Friday 13th JulyYear 10 Interim Reports to Parents Monday 16th JulyYear 10 Parents Evening
Year 11 Year 11 can be daunting for many students due to work demands.6th Form Mentoring scheme is on offer. Staff Mentoring programme. Revision guidance in PDC. Comprehensive revision plan is offered by all subjects.Lunchtime work rooms are available.After school sessions will be available for many subjects.Mock exams are used as a measure for the 16+ process.
Post 16 Support Offered; Begins through monitoring and intervention- strong tracking system Early Identification- different pathways and personalised timetablesStretch and Challenge activitiesCareers EveningsTrips Mentoring T wo interviews External independent advice
Behaviour and Rewards The Ecclesbourne School
Behaviour From the School’s Policy: “ If we are to create a community in which high quality learning can take place and all of its members can work happily together, an atmosphere of good order is vital. School rules and procedures exist foster this ethos but students are also encouraged to develop self-discipline and consideration for others.”
Behaviour- We owe it to students to have high expectationsIs excellent. Need to avoid low-level distractions: Uniform issues. M issing equipment. Late to lesson.Chatting.Key is School-Student-Home Tripod hence the Home-School agreement.Thanks for your support so far. Home School Student
Code of Conduct Students must:Avoid activities that cause distress or discomfort to others. Always behave in a fashion which reduce the chance of injury to themselves or others. Do nothing that causes loss or damage to school property or the property of others. Behave in a way which would reflect credit on themselves and the school. This and the School Rules and Procedures are in the planner.
Uniform Girls“ Trutex ” Mid-grey stitched down pleated skirt/mid-grey trousers Boys Charcoal grey trousers White shirt/blouse School tie “ Trutex ” Navy blue/mid-grey pullover/cardigan Blazer Black/Brown flat/low heel shoes School polo shirt in summer Wristwatch + 1 pair ear lobe studs Moderate make up + no nail varnish
PE KitGirls “Falcon” sky blue maroon panel polo shirt Maroon skort White sock + shoes Sky blue with maroon lettering hockey socksShin padsShadow stripe burgundy shorts (optional)Navy blue with sky blue panel hooded school sweatshirtNavy jogging bottoms Boys“Falcon” sky blue maroon panel polo shirtMaroon shorts White socks + shoesLong sleeved reversible rugby/football shirt in maroon with sky blue panelSky blue with maroon lettering rugby socksShin padsBlack football boots with aluminium safety studs Navy blue tracksuit trousers
Equipment- Prepared for learningBlue/Black pen.Eraser pen for ink (not Tipp-Ex). HB Pencil. Rubber. Coloured pencils (not felt tips). Pencil sharpener.Pair of compasses. Protractor.Cheap calculator (preferably scientific).Ruler.Small glue stick.
Rewards Prize Giving.Roll of Honour.Merit/Colour Ties.Sports Certificates and Sports Award Ceremony. Governors Awards Evening. Merits Awards. Letters of Commendation.
Rewards Assembly Commendations/shared successAttendance CertificatesPosts of Responsibility: House Captains Peer Mentors Co-Head Prefects Prefects Sports Leaders Buddy Readers Subject MentorsStudent Councillors
Merit Certificate Summer Term Awarded by the Head of Nightingale Miss Softley to Mark Sellers for outstanding and consistent effort during this term
Merits- recognising excellence in all of its formsAwarded for:Outstanding work. Consistently high standards. Consistent effort. Improvements in standards of work/behaviour/attendance Recognition: For Years 10 and 11 a cinema ticket for 2 students per half term who receive the most merits (N.B. can only win once per year).Form prizes. Most Merits, Most improved form etcLetters of congratulation for 50/100/150 etc. Prize at the end of the year.