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Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School ‘ Inspiration and Excellence ’

Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School ‘ Inspiration and Excellence ’. New Year 7 Induction Day 10 th May. Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School ‘ Inspiration and Excellence ’. Mr Robson – Head Teacher. The BVGS Vision:. Inspirational teaching and outstanding learning

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Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School ‘ Inspiration and Excellence ’

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  1. Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School ‘Inspiration and Excellence’ New Year 7 Induction Day 10th May

  2. Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School ‘Inspiration and Excellence’ Mr Robson – Head Teacher

  3. The BVGS Vision: • Inspirational teaching and outstanding learning • Academic excellence, a spirit of enquiry and curiosity • Enrichment opportunities building leadership, independence and resilience • A warm, outward-looking community, celebrating diversity and supporting others

  4. Family Interview: • These will begin within the next few weeks. • You will be provided with a time in which you can attend school to meet with a member of SLT: • This will be to discuss any queries you or your son have, • This is also an opportunity for you to provide us with any essential information you feel we should be aware of to help your son slide into life at BVGS.

  5. Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School ‘Inspiration and Excellence’ Miss Hearn, Deputy Head Teacher

  6. The School Day:

  7. Houses: • Blue • Gold • Purple • Red • White • Students are taught in their houses with the exception of creative studies and PE/Games

  8. Curriculum – 2 week timetable: • Brass – Drama – Vocal – two different DT projects – PE • Focuses on character education (essentially - social, emotional and ethical development), , e-safety, well-being, revision skills

  9. Commando Joes: • Mid –Development – aim is to focus the 12 missions on 4 key areas: • Developing Yourself  - 3 missions focused on: Self- confidence / Resilience / Adaptability / Determination • Communication Skills - 3 missions focused on: Listen / Reflect/ Influence  • Leadership Skills - 3 missions focused on: Motivation to achieve goals / Focus on solutions / Critical thinking  • Working with others - 3 missions focused on: Take responsibility / Inspire and Empower / Cooperating

  10. Homework: • BVGS detention system: • if you fail to hand in a piece of homework on the day it is DUE You automatically receive a 1 hour detention on the next day (3.30-4.30) • For the new Year 7 the 1st half term will be a transition period where some leeway is allowed.

  11. Barriers to learning: • Please let us know if your son has any barriers to learning

  12. Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School ‘Inspiration and Excellence’ Mr Doughty, Head of Year 7

  13. The Pastoral essentials- transition • Transition can be a daunting process. • ask for support if you feel that life gets too difficult AND IT IS OUR JOB TO MAKE IT AS SEaMLESS AS POSSIBLE! • Tutors, Learning mentors, Head of year and parents all play a pivotal role in this process- be open and discuss concerns that you may have. • Mrs Arrandale is our Ks3 leaning mentor and provides lots of support to improve organisation, Homework & any general teething problems you may face early on.

  14. The Pastoral essentials- behaviour • Good behaviour and being considerate, courteous , and cooperative members of the school community is what makes BVGS so special. The 3 Cs • Remember, behaviour is a choice and something under your control. • Behaviour Extends beyond the classroom - on your way home on public transport or on trips with school etc… • Achievement points /merits provide reward for good work and behaviour. This provides healthy competition between students and forms so they are able to maximise their potential. • Equally behaviour points are issued when behaviour is not acceptable which results in sanctions.

  15. The Pastoral essentials- reporting Example: IF ‘MidYIS’ assessment predicts a student will achieve a Grade 8 in his Maths GCSE he will placed in the pinkband and his end of year potential to achieve (PTA)for Maths in Year 7 is set to a Grade 4.

  16. The Pastoral essentials- Lunch • Lunch begins at 13.15pm. • Students have an account which BOTH parents AND students can top up using the machines in school and online. • On Friday - games day - students have A ‘queue jumping priority’ which MEANS THEY ARE SERVED FIRST!  • Packed Lunches are also an option if you want to enjoy the extra curricular opportunities on offer and avoid the queues!

  17. The Pastoral essentials:Organisation & UNIFORM • I am a stickler for good uniform! • Wear the Vesey blazer with pride, and take care in your appearance. • Having the right equipment and being ready to learn is very Important. • Secondary school life is different to primary school in many ways and students need to learn to become more independent: • Pack your own bags, double check your planner to see if you have done your homework.

  18. Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School ‘Inspiration and Excellence’ Year 7 so far…

  19. Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School ‘Inspiration and Excellence’ Mr Howell, Director of Sport

  20. we play a wide variety of sports competitively: Badminton, Tennis, Table tennis, Cricket, Rugby, Hockey, Basketball, Golf, Rowing, Athletics, Netball, Chess, Swimming, Cross-country. recreationally: ranging from Badminton to Ultimate Frisbee. House system The more traditional sports such as Rugby, Cricket and Hockey we play to an extremely high standard playing some of the top independent schools in the country. Sport at BVGS

  21. During the morning 1 hour lesson every other week House colours shirt (trainers normally) Pupils will be taught in their ‘Houses’ National Curriculum: Accurate replication, Outwitting an opponent, Problem Solving, Exercising safely and effectively, Performing at maximum levels (taught over a range of sports) PE Lessons

  22. Friday afternoon 1.55-3.25pm Black and striped kit Rugby boots or trainers Gum shields, shin pads Grouped on the sports or activity they are doing Matches –hockey, cricket, rugby. They can play BOTH sports. New sports Always get changed when they go home Winter and summer terms Games

  23. Teams

  24. This can be purchased from Maude Sports – Under Armour. Further up the school (e.g. 1st team) different match kits are worn Sports Kits

  25. As part of the sporting programme at the school, your son will have the chance to go on a sports tour in either rugby, cricket, hockey and rowing. Destinations have included: Australia, Barbados, Canada, Sri Lanka, Holland, Japan Spain, New Zealand and South Africa It is a once in a life time experience that each, anD, every sportsman wants to be a part of. Sporting tours abroad

  26. Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School ‘Inspiration and Excellence’ Mr Buxton, director of Music a.buxton@bishopveseys.bham.sch.uk

  27. Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School ‘Inspiration and Excellence’ Speech & Drama at BVGS Mrs O’Dowd and Miss Brown

  28. CENTRESTAGESchool of Speech and Drama Speech and Drama isn’t just for fun; our classes help to develop essential skills such as communication, fluency, confidence and clarity. We hope that as many boys as possible will sign up to take part in our lessons. We really look forward to working with all of them.

  29. Speech Lessons • Boys come out of timetabled lessons for 30 minutes each Tuesday • Boys are taught in groups of 4 – 6 pupils • Each year, boys will be offered the chance to take at least one LAMDA Speech examination. LAMDA is an internationally recognised examination board; examinations are QCF accredited and from Grade 6 upwards carry UCAS (university entrance) points • Skills covered include: speaking in public, presenting to a group, interview skills and sight reading Drama Lessons • Drama club takes place during lunch time for the first half of the year • For the second half of the year, when the evenings are lighter, drama club runs after school, and we work towards a presentation for parents. This year, Year 7 students are working towards an outdoor ‘workshop production’ of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream • Skills covered include: team work, leadership, communication, creativity, interpersonal skills

  30. Costs for Academic Year 2018/9 • Speech lessons: £85 per term (10-12 lessons, 30 mins each) • LAMDA examinations will incur an additional cost (Grade 2 entry currently costs £45) • Drama lessons: £50 per term for lunch-time lessons (autumn and spring terms) • After-school Drama lessons and production (summer term only): £100 Contact us: • You can email us directly at: admin@centrestageschool.org.uk • CENTRESTAGE also runs Saturday and Thursday evening classes; please visit our website at: www.centrestageschool.wordpress.com • We are also on Facebook

  31. Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School ‘Inspiration and Excellence’ Mr DAvies, Inspiration & Excellence Fund

  32. Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School ‘Inspiration and Excellence’ Mark Abbott – co-chair The Parents’ association

  33. Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School ‘Inspiration and Excellence’ Mr Robson – Head Teacher

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