Welcome to our YEAR 11 CURRICULUM EVENING Thursday, 6 h September 2018

1. Welcome to our YEAR 11 CURRICULUM EVENING Thursday, 6h September 2018 Working together to ensure success for your child ‘A Christ-centred learning community, committed to the development of the whole person’ Seamless education from 4-19 years for all faiths and beliefs

3. Dear Lord, Bless me with a happy and successful year, remove my worries, insecurities and fears. Amen

4. HEADLINE FIGURES 2018 • A LEVEL: • High ranking A Level results across Worcestershire – 99% of students achieved 3 or more A Level passes • 17% of students achieved 4 or more A Levels • A*-B grades were achieved with the following percentages: Music 100%, • Performing Arts 75%, Physics 73%, Chemistry 73%, Mathematics 69%, Geography 69% and Chemistry 67% • From a cohort of 108 students 94 A*/A grades or equivalent were achieved • 20 students gained a massive 47 A*/A grades between them

5. HEADLINE FIGURES 2018 • GCSE: • 81.1% of students achieved 5+ standard passes at GCSE with English and Mathematics (81.45% in 2017, 80% in 2016) • 90.1% of students gained a standard pass in English (Grade 4); 77% of students gained a strong pass in English (Grade 5) • 86.5% of students gained a standard pass in Mathematics; 66.2% of students gained a strong pass in Mathematics • Students achieved 100% 9-5 grades in the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Polish and Spanish • To find out about uniform, our Summer School, Literacy (ERIC), • Transport, Numeracy, New Technologies, the Catholic Life of the School, our • Catering Providers and the PTFA.

6. HEADLINE FIGURES 2018 continued • GCSE: • Students achieved the following 9 - 4 grades: • 100% in Drama, 84% in English Language, 89% in English Literature, 89% in French, 85% in Geography, 82% in History, 92% in PE, 86% in RE and 84% in Science Combined • Students achieved the following A*-C grades: • 91% in ICT and 89% in Media Studies and 97% in Product Design • Students achieved the following BTEC/CNAT grades equivalent to A*-C/9-4: • 100% in Children’s Play, Engineering, Sport and Travel and Tourism, 85% in Art, 83% in Business Enterprise, 80% in Food, 98% in HSC and 100% in MOS • To find out about uniform, our Summer School, Literacy (ERIC), • Transport, Numeracy, New Technologies, the Catholic Life of the School, our • Catering Providers and the PTFA.

7. HEADLINE FIGURES 2018 continued • GCSE: • 30% of all results delivered grades 9-7, A*-A or equivalent – that is an amazing 640 results at the highest grades with 328 of those grades at 9-8, A* or equivalent. • 8 students gained all of their 11 GCSEs at grades 9-7, A*-A or equivalent, 1 of whom gained all 9-8, A* grades or equivalent • 17 students gained 10 or more GCSEs all at grades 9-7, A*-A or equivalent • To find out about uniform, our Summer School, Literacy (ERIC), • Transport, Numeracy, New Technologies, the Catholic Life of the School, our • Catering Providers and the PTFA.

8. INTRODUCTION • From the  Assistant Principal,  Ms S Fletcher • THE BIG PICTURE • To find out about uniform, our Summer School, Literacy (ERIC), • Transport, Numeracy, New Technologies, the Catholic Life of the School, our • Catering Providers and the PTFA.

9. AIMS OF THE EVENING • Future job market? • Options after KS4 • Targets setting • Key dates • Reports • Exams • Controlled assessment • Independent learning • Attendance • Support mechanisms • To find out about uniform, our Summer School, Literacy (ERIC), • Transport, Numeracy, New Technologies, the Catholic Life of the School, our • Catering Providers and the PTFA.

10. The future for your child Sixth Form Apprenticeships/Careers/College courses Entry requirements Entry requirements onto courses Entry requirements onto specific University courses – how much more in a lifetime Aspirations – Post 16 Adviser

11. How can I help my child – key dates and exams Assessment Week – commencing 2nd October 2018 6th Form Open Evening – Thursday 8th November 2018 6:30pm Parents’ Day – 3rd December 2018 English and Maths Mocks– November 2018/ January  2019 Mocks – November 2018 / January 2019 Parents’ Evening – Thursday, 14th February 2019 Last Short Reports – April 2018 Revision Evening – March 2018 Easter Revision Sessions – April 2018 Whitsun Revision Sessions – June 2018 Exam Period – May – June 2018 Vocational Exams – Throughout

12. REPORTS – WHEN ARE THEY & WHAT DO THEY MEAN • Target Grade - How are targets set? • Forecast Grade • Working at Grade • Attitude to Learning • Behaviour

13. English, Maths and Science The importance of English, Maths and Science GCSEs Changes to assessment in each

14. Mathematics Exams FROM June 2018 • Key Challenges – A Reminder • Time spent teaching maths in the UK compared to other countries • New 9-1 GCSE : 40% more content than at present • More demanding content, more exam time , higher expectations • (4½ hours compared with 3½ and more formulae to memorise) • The new “benchmark” grade (5) is the equivalent of an old C+/B- • Less scaffolding/ structure in questions – more problem-solving • Less predictability of exam paper content and structure • Students not having had the full benefit of new KS2/3 curriculum

15. Mathematics Exams FROM June 2018 Edexcel 1MA1 What did we learn from the first two rounds of examinations in the Summer of 2018 and 2019? Extremely difficult to “predict” exam content The importance of PREPARATION The importance of PROCESS The importance of EXPLANATION The importance of COMPARISON The importance of MATHEMATICAL REASONING

16. MATHEMATICS at ST AUGUSTINE’S - OUR PHILOSOPHY • 7 term GCSE starting in Year 9 • Possible curriculum/ qualification enhancements in Y9 and Y10 Key Elements of Our Mission Encourage independence Eliminate Fear Equip for all eventualities Enthusiasm Partnership Humour

17. Term 1 Final new teaching: accept and ask for support! Term 2 Prepare for mock exams, finalise post-18 plans. A Levels Term 3 Intense revision and support sessions Final A Levels Wave PLCs GO!! PiXL GCSE Apps GET SET Post-16 transition – taster day + summer work KS3-4 Transition: Complete Year 8 assessment Post-16 study choices ON YOUR MARKS Term 1 Are you in a Maths Form? Understand Expectations for Year 11 St Augustine’s Catholic High School MATHEMATICS LEARNING JOURNEY Term 3 Building Resilience – AM I within a grade of my target? LI6 Term 2 Grow in confidence, start applying your maths skills LI2 Term 3 Begin to develop maturity in thinking skills and problem solving LI3 Term 3 Intense revision, Easter Revision, meaningful investment of time Term 2 Give Back: to Maths lessons, working with middle schools Term 3 Prepare for end of year exams: apply for UCAS Term 1 Learning and Growing new and review: cycle LI4 Term 1 Master the basics. Work ethic. Asking for help. Term 1 Finding my voice: complete transition assessment and setting. LI1 Term 2 Mock exams: are you where you need to be? How to revise? Intervention. Countdown begins! Term 1 Complete LI assessments, mini mocks, after school intervention Pixl WAVE. Term 2 Maturing in Problem Solving? LI5

18. Mathematics Exams FROM June 2018 How you can help: Access to on-line texts and learning tools especially –Mathswatch VLE, and mathsgenie.co.uk Support and encouragement - avoid negative thinking “Can-do” mentality Accountability culture – we all play our part – school does not finish at 3.50pm Little and Often

19. ENGLISH EXAMINATIONS The English department offer two GCSE qualifications across KS4 GCSE English Language GCSE English Literature They are assessed separately and count equally for students. All exams are single tier A small number of Year 11 students will be completing the AQA Step Up to English entry level qualification: a supporting step to their qualification.

20. Term 1 Final new teaching: accept and ask for support! Complete all NEA Term 2 Prepare for mock exams, finalise post-18 plans. Remember Year 11? A Levels Term 3 Intense revision and support sessions Final A Levels Wave PLCs PiXL GCSE Apps GCSEs Post-16 transition begins Post-16 Extra curricular: University lecture days, theatre visits, Catholic life focused trips, public speaking competitions, Literary events KS3-4 Transition: Complete Year 8 assessment Post-16 study choices St Augustine’s Catholic High School ENGLISH LEARNING JOURNEY Term 3 Consolidate and apply in Language exams to show your progress. Showcase oracy in Up for the Debate Term 2 Grow in confidence, embrace difficult texts. Increase reading age through DEAR. Term 3 Building Independence: early entry GCSE Literature for some. End of Year Lit exams: be prepared! Term 2 Completing Entry Level Step Up qualification for some. High Level reading skills in action Term 1 Language study Intervention begins: organization and resilience needed Term 2 Mock exams: recall, organisation and resilience. Preparation is everything. Term 3 Intense revision, Final GCSEs (two each) in Language and Literature Term 1 Resilience needed for 19th Century and Shakespeare study. Assessment in December. Term 2 Give Back: to English lessons, partake in extra curricular event Term 3 Prepare for end of year exams: apply for UCAS or your Higher Level apprenticeship Term 1 Finding my voice: complete transition writing assessments Term 1 Begin Literature or Lang/Lit study. Are you on the right course?

21. We are an Outstanding Department with Outstanding results: our method is tried and tested! 90.50% at Grade 4 and above 77.38% at Grade 5 and above and this will rise! Great success in the summer for current Year 11 students Outstanding teaching in every classroom A desire to succeed when things get hard

22. The English Department offers: Highly specialist teachers who have experienced curriculum change A senior examiner on the team Smaller classes in key groups Early diagnosis, therapy and testing for students who are struggling Dedicated Wednesday night sessions and morning tutor sessions A well planned curriculum with constant confidence building assessment You need to offer this same commitment: buy into our narrative

23. Key revision guides to purchase: CGP English Language workbooks All students will have their own self made Knowledge Organisers which act as revision guides. These are better than anything that can be bought: encourage these to be completed as scheduled homework on Class Charts.

24. Year 11 Science • Students are either studying: • AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy • Students will be awarded 2 Grades based on a 17 point scale which will range from 1-1 to 9-9 where 9-9 is the highest possible grade • AQA GCSE Separate Sciences • Students will be awarded 3 separate grades

25. Term 1 Final new teaching and completion of all content! Term 2 Prepare for mock exams, finalise post-18 plans A Levels Term 3 Intense revision and support sessions Final A Levels Use of Seneca Learning Use of PLCs Educake use to secure key knowledge GCSEs Post-16 transition begins Post-16 Extra curricular: STEM club, Take on a teacher, Science lectures KS3-4 Transition Post-16 study choices St Augustine’s Catholic High School SCIENCE LEARNING JOURNEY Term 1 Completion of GCSE content. Begin revision of key content Term 2 Mock exams: recall, apply and evaluate! Term 2 Continue with paper 2 topics – develop practical and mathematical skills Term 3 Intense revision, Final GCSEs (six exams). Recap of key practicals Term 1 Finish paper 1 content and begin Paper 2 topics Term 2 Support in STEM clubs or take on a teacher. Develop skills and learn key knowledge Term 3 Prepare for end of year exams: apply for UCAS Term 3 Consolidate knowledge in end of year exams to show your progress Term 2 Develop practical skills and reflect on areas of strength and weakness Term 1 Settling into my new group. Starting GCSE Combined Science Term 1 Which science course is for you? Start your chosen courses! Standards and settling in Term 3 End of year exams. Suitable GCSE courses selected – combined vs separates

26. Year 11 Science • AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy • Students will be completing the content by the end of this term. • Revision will then begin in lessons and in intervention sessions • AQA GCSE Separate Sciences • Students will be completing the content by February • Students will be expected to revise the content of year 9 and 10 alongside this as homework, independent study and in intervention sessions

27. Chemistry 8. Atomic structure and the periodic table 9. Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter 10. Quantitative chemistry 11. Chemical changes 12. Energy changes 13. The rate and extent of chemical change 14. Organic chemistry 15. Chemical analysis 16. Chemistry of the atmosphere 17. Using resources Physics 18. Energy 19. Electricity 20. Particle model of matter 21. Atomic structure 22. Forces 23. Waves 24. Magnetism and electromagnetism Biology 1. Cell biology 2. Organisation 3. Infection and response 4. Bioenergetics 5. Homeostasis and response 6. Inheritance, variation and evolution 7. Ecology

28. How you can help: Support in completion of homework and the use of Educake (online homework resource) Ensure they have the correct equipment at all times – including Scientific calculator, protractor Test them regularly on subject content – eg physics equations/key facts and terms Access to resources on our school area – PiXL resources, Past exam papers Encourage them to take an interest in science in the world around them –watch scientific programmes, documentaries, news etc

29. Knowing about support mechanisms – the pastoral system Yr11 Team - sees them on a daily basis Head of Year – Mr Murphy - Any concerns re homework, attendance, attitude etc. Mr Gariff – Assistant Head for Pastoral (Safeguarding Lead) Post 16 Adviser Mrs Watkins – SEN  Mrs Bird – Deputy Safeguard Mrs Such -  Attendance

30. Independent learning –  how much? what can I do?  1-2hrs per night Students need a quiet place to work- Away from distractions Concerned – contact Head of Year –  Mr Murphy, murphyn@saintsa.co.uk

31. Revision - Assessments must be taken seriously- Try different techniques, ask subject teachers – don’t just read notes!- Find a quiet place to revise away from distractions- Be organised – have a revision timetable and stick to it!- Read notes at the end of the day – this is a form of revision- When exams are finished – act on feedback form staff

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33. The Importance OF ATTENDANCE – THE GREATER THE ATTENDANCE, THE GREATER THE ACHIEVEMENT. •IRREGULAR ATTENDANCE – Half a day a week missed during year 11 and 10 can mean the loss of at least one GCSE grade for every subject taken. That could prevent you from being able to carry on to 6th Form! • PUNCTUALITY - Arriving late to school will mean missing out on morning intervention classes. • SCHOOL PROM –96% and above

34. Good habits Sleep Eat breakfast! Eat lunch! Eat dinner! Hydration- Water- Avoid high sugar/caffeine drinks You brain needs and uses energy and burns calories. So feed it! Regular exercise- Stress relief- leads to more productive learning episodes Remember – this is your last full year in education, good habits should be engraved however it is not too late to start now.

35. Key Contacts Mr Murphy Head of  Year – murphyn@saintsa.co.uk Ms Fletcher Assistant Head of KS4 – fletchers@saintsa.co.uk Mr Gariff Assistant Head of Pastoral – gariffd@saintsa.co.uk Mr O’Connor Head of School – oconnorg@saintsa.co.uk MORE THAN A SCHOOL……….

36. Mental Health and Exams • Access to Pastoral Support • Workshops - Exam anxiety • Form Tutor – Character development and PiXL Edge • Useful links: • https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-survival-guide/ • https://www.mind.org.uk/ • https://www.minded.org.uk/

37. SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING The Sunday Times: Top 500 Schools Thursday, 8th November 2018 6.30pm – 8.30pm Presentation 7.00pm A Level Results 2018: Another fantastic year! Average Points Score – 30.83 (Grade C) A Level A*-B = 47% A Level A*-E = 99%