Year 11 Parents Information Evening Tuesday 22 nd Sept 2015

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1 Year 11 Parents Information Evening Tuesday 22 nd Sept 2015

2 GCSE results are the best ever 78% A*-C inc Maths and English Maths 80% A*-C English 86% A*-C

3 Other Subjects with 90%+ GCSE % A*-C

4 Overview of Year 11 Term 1 The longest of the 3 terms Plan for next year (post GCSE) 12 th November QEGS 6 th Form Open Evening 8 th -17 th December Mock Examinations

5 Overview of Year 11 Term 2 Friday 8th th Jan mock examination results day Reports and predicted grades Very busy term, particularly in practical subjects 28 th January-Parents Evening

6 Overview of Year 11 Term 3 Intensive revision (starting Easter holiday and before) GCSE Exams

7 What can I do in school to get the most out of Year 11? Make the most of your lesson time Ask teacher for help at earliest opportunity without delay whenever necessary No excuses for lateness No staying at home with minor ailments Take advantage of extra study sessions Get Your Grades Up Club Use the computers in the library after school

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9 What can I do outside of school to get the most out of Year 11? Recap at the end of the day to make sure you have learnt thoroughly seek help where necessary Always keep up to date with homework catch up crucial Plan your time well, including Oct, Feb and May half terms and the Easter holiday

10 Planning a Revision Programme Start in good time. Spread out the range of subjects but prioritise too Areas that need improvement Larger content One or two subjects per evening Time for relaxation Study specific topics Set targets for each session Revision timetable and exam details give a copy to your parent/guardian

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12 Beyond GCSE Full-time education such as school or college Apprenticeship Traineeship Pre-apprenticeship

13 QEGS Sixth Form offer A Levels One Year course To help with decisions Year 11 Sixth Form Information Fortnight Open Evening in November

14 A Levels how to decide which ones Choose carefully Investigate Strengths Realistic Future Career plans

15 Careers, Advice and Guidance At QE Impartial advice is provided by an independent careers adviser All students seen once for a short interview many have follow on interviews if requested or necessary. All get an action plan with notes Any student can request a careers guidance interview at any point HOY or Form Tutors can also make requests

16 Careers Education Year 11 Review of skills developed during work experience Preparation for CV writing, Interview skills, applications etc Options available to them Post 16 in as impartial way as possible and how to choose the best route Continued access to careers software

17 Where To Look : for careers profiling and generating a list of suitable careers and finding courses to match The National Careers Service has impartial information, advisers on the end of a telephone, career videos etc

18 What preparation should girls do now? Use online software to generate career ideas Talk to people Look at UCAS website Look at the Informed Choices booklet

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20 Approaching challenges Students Don t try to be perfect Start early start a routine now Take steps to overcome problems BE PROACTIVE! Find someone you can talk to A bit of me time, but not too much! Be positive YOU CAN DO IT!

21 Approaching challenges Parents Encourage your daughter to get enough sleep Encourage healthy eating Encourage exercise Offer support Ensure appropriate space is available Lighten the pressure

22 Approaching challenges Parents Keep a note of exam dates Aware of stressful periods Provide the right environment quiet, well-lit, few interruptions, no distractions Encourage daughter to take breaks Listen to any concerns etc Reassurance

23 Opportunities for students this year Year 11 only study areas: TW9 in the mornings and 311 at lunch time Catch up clubs Form time activities to include a range of academic and well being activities

24 Form Time This includes: revision strategies, employability skills and verbal reasoning Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday A Assembly Planner signing & Silent reading Learning for Life Active Form Literacy B Assembly Planner signing & Silent reading Learning for Life Growth Mindset Numeracy A growth mindset is characterised by the belief that skills and abilities can be developed over time, through dedication and hard work.

25 Passport to the Prom 96% attendance or above No internal or external exclusions Making the most of help given to students-i.e. full attendance at revision sessions at the end of the year

26 Dates to be aware of 12 th November QEGS 6 th Form Open Evening 8 th -17 th December Mock Examinations 28 th January Parents Evening