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Welcome to The Hollins Technology College. Introduction to KS3. GCSE Results 2014. Excellent results this year! 62% of students gained 5+ A*-C grades including English and maths The best of all the schools in Hyndburn!. GCSE Results 2014. Excellent results this year!. Introduction to KS3.
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Welcome to The Hollins Technology College Introduction to KS3
GCSE Results 2014 Excellent results this year! 62% of students gained 5+ A*-C grades including English and maths The best of all the schools in Hyndburn!
GCSE Results 2014 Excellent results this year!
Introduction to KS3 CATs DfE SATs ATs KS3 SENCO TAs SIP ITTE GAT PLTS SEF SEAL
Government Key Stages Key Stage 1 : Ages 5-7 Key Stage 2: Ages 7-11 Key Stage 3: Ages 11-14 Key Stage 4: Ages 14-16 Key Stage 5: Ages 16-18
Assessment Regular assessment Was levels at key stages 1-3, now removed GCSE grades at Key Stage 4 but...............
Assessment Information every term Progress: “Above expectations” “In line with expectations” “Below expectations”
Assessment Behaviour for Learning Homework Attendance Lates Behaviour points Merits
Baseline Assessments • Key stage 2 results • CATs: • Indicator of future success • Next week
Teaching Groups • 6 teaching groups based on ability • KS2 information • Set changes occur at various times • Mixed ability groups in technology and PE
Curriculum • Maths • English • Science • Technology • French • Computing • PE/games • Art • Performing arts (Mu/Dm) • History • Geography • RE/PSHE/citizenship • Learning to learn
How to help your child Take an active interest Talk to them!!! Look at exercise books Check homework diaries Supervise homework
Rewards and Sanctions Records of Achievement Attendance certificates Merits: SIMS and planner Departmental certificates Postcards and letters of praise ACIS certificate
What’s On? Activities Clubs Sports Extra lessons Homework club Extended services Music and dance
Attendance Mrs L. Heys
Communication Year 7 Progress evening Parents’ evening Assessment information Homework diary Website Email Letter Telephone Come into school
And finally… Get involved with school One parent governor vacancy
Extended Schools Co-ordinatorMr Ahmed