Welcome to the PGS Y10 GCSE Information Evening

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1 Welcome to the PGS Y10 GCSE Information Evening Presenter Kate Jenkins Progress Manager Y10 Presenter Hannah Thornton Assistant Principal

2 Programme for this Evening 17:45 Presentation to Y10 parents HTH/KJE Lecture theatre Science Presentation RLA Lecture theatre Workshop 1 RBA/KBA Effective revision skills HU3.01/02 Workshop 2 PTA the internet as a revision tool Amphitheatre Workshop 3 CBA/EHO Living with exams for the first time! HU4.01/ Workshop 2 PTA the internet as a revision tool Amphitheatre Workshop 3 CBA/EHO Living with exams for the first time! HU4.01/02 Workshop 1 RBA/KBA Effective revision skills HU3.01/ Workshop 3 CBA/EHO Living with exams for the first time! HU4.01/02 Workshop 1 RBA/KBA Effective revision skills HU3.01/02 Workshop 2 PTA the internet as a revision tool Amphitheatre

3 Current Success - Attendance Attendance for Y10 Sept to Present = 96.2% 49 students have 100% 79 students have 98/99% THANK YOU!

4 Attendance However, if your son/daughter has attendance below 90%... Over 100 lessons have been missed 20 English 20 Maths 20 Science

5 Current Success - Progress 80.4% - students predicted 2x A*- C in 2 Options 92.8% - students predicted A*- C in Core Science 72.1% - students predicted A* - C in En & Maths for end of Y11 THANK YOU!

6 Final Predictions Week beginning 27 th April teachers make their predictions for summer exams Reports to follow This year is students Y11 for 1, 2 or 3 subjects Y10 COUNTS!

7 Key Dates 11 th May Summer Exam Series Y10 begins 18 th June Summer Exam Series Y10 ends 19 th June Y10 celebration assembly 22 nd June Start of Y11 (INSET) 20 th Aug GCSE results day

8 Information for you

9 Information for you Know which side of the year your child is in

10 Information for you Know your child's normal timetable to identify which options they take Know your child's normal timetable to identify which options they take

11 Information for you Normal lessons taught revision for the subject Supported Study Lessons led by staff but for students to bring their own revision along

12 Information for you English and Maths will not be setting home learning during the examination period

13 Information for you Y10 completion assembly Monday New Timetable begins

14 Attendance at Exams Morning exams begin at 8.45am (students to arrive at 8.20am) Afternoon exams begin at 1.30pm (students to arrive at 1.10pm) Full uniform must be worn at all times. Equipment at least 2 BLACK biros & pencils (pencil cases must be clear); Exam Card Calculators required for all Science exams and some Maths (must not have cases/lids) NO MOBILE PHONES or any other equipment capable of communication with the Internet e.g. ipods, smart watches, earpieces etc.

15 Exam Period Policy of no homework from Maths and English during this time. Afternoon exams we aim for students to leave in time for buses but this can change due to circumstance Students have individualised timetables

16 Results GCSE Results Day Thursday 20 th August Year 11 9am-11am Year am 1pm Results can only be collected by persons other than the student if a signed letter of written authorisation from the student is given to the Examinations Officer. The nominated person will be required to show ID when collecting the certificates. Results can be posted home (by prior arrangement) if the student completes a self addressed envelope and pays the cost of a First Class stamp.

17 Y11 Options Majority begin 2 new 1 year options Letter confirming their choices before Easter Reply slip required to either confirm options or to request change of option

18 The dictionary says: Y10 Success? An event that accomplishes (achieves) an intended purpose (goal/aim) The great thing about success is that it s personal, you create it, you define it, you own it and it s limitless!

19 Future Destinations In order to study at PGS Post 16 students require a B in the subject at GCSE. 5 A*-C benchmark for further study college, post 16, apprenticeships, jobs. Progress 8 new measure, score of their best 8 GCSE s.

20 Optional Work Experience To enhance CVs and provide enrichment Letter template provided by Mrs Howey Careers Advisor Students keep a diary encouraged to record, reflect and respond.

21 Revision

22 Revision Timetables All students have been given a blank timetable. Has your son/daughter completed theirs? House points awarded if shown to Miss Jenkins

23 Top Tips Revision Timetables Order your subjects strategically - pencil-in exam dates and work towards/around them Each subject is different - devote the appropriate amount of time Focus on strengths and weaknesses Strict yet flexible

24 Any Questions?

25 Programme for this Evening 17:45 Presentation to Y10 parents HTH/KJE Lecture theatre Science Presentation RLA Lecture theatre Workshop 1 RBA/KBA Effective revision skills HU3.01/02 Workshop 2 PTA the internet as a revision tool Amphitheatre Workshop 3 CBA/EHO Living with exams for the first time! HU4.01/ Workshop 2 PTA the internet as a revision tool Amphitheatre Workshop 3 CBA/EHO Living with exams for the first time! HU4.01/02 Workshop 1 RBA/KBA Effective revision skills HU3.01/ Workshop 3 CBA/EHO Living with exams for the first time! HU4.01/02 Workshop 1 RBA/KBA Effective revision skills HU3.01/02 Workshop 2 PTA the internet as a revision tool Amphitheatre

26 Core Science How to support at home Mr R Lacey Associate Senior Leader and Science Curriculum Area Leader

27 The Science Revision Plan Identify Revise Practice (and help) Test Identify and repeat

28 Identify: Use Revision Planner and mocks / tests Date Biology Chemistry Physics w/c 16 th March B1.4 Adaptation C1.7 Earth and P1.5 Waves Atmosphere w/c 23 rd March B1.3 Drugs C1.2 Limestone P1.3 Electrical Energy w/c 13 th April B1.5 Energy and Waste materials C1.4 Crude Oil P1.6 Electromagnetic waves w/c 20 th April B1.2 Nerves and hormones C1.1 Structure of atom P1.4 Generating Electricity w/c 27 th April B1.1 Keeping Healthy C1.6 Plant oils P1.2 Using Energy w/c 4 th May B1.7 Evolution C1.5 Cracking P1.1 Energy transfer by heating w/c 11 th May B1. Genetic variation C1.3 Metals -

29 Revise: Use book, FROG, Revision Guide, Revision Sites

30 Practice (and help): Questions being ed each week or h/l questions again

31 Test Do a past paper under exam conditions Past papers and mark schemes all on FROG Or go direct to AQA

32 The Science Revision Plan Identify Revise Practice (and help) Test Identify and repeat