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- 5. Vision for ourSchool Our vision is to be the school of choice for our local community, developing successful young people with high aspirations, who show respect for all and endeavour to become the very best that they can be. Respect Endeavour Aspiration We ARE a great school
- 6. What type ofschool are we? …..one that has very high aspirations for each and every student ..one that encourages all our students to endeavour to achieve their potential ..one that will fully support your child ..positive progress score
- 7. Igor Dasuzhau, from RodingValley High School, Loughton achieved two A*s in Biology and Chemistry and three As in Maths, Physics and Extended Project Qualification. Studying Natural Sciences at The University of Cambridge
- 8. Our GCSE results2019 in English, Maths and Science were significantly above the Essex and national averages Roding Valley High School - % Students achieving Maths and English Grade 4 will remain the level that students must achieve without needing to resit English and Maths post-16. Grade 5 will be known as a 'strong pass' and will be equivalent to a high C and low B on the old grading system (school performance measure). 75% 65% 63% 48% 41% 42%
- 9. I am incrediblyproud of all our students but some exceptional performances included: ● Billy Roberts - nine grade 9s ● Eloise Booth - seven grade 9s ● Saskia Cushings - seven grade 9s ● Suzanna Cavadino - six grade 9s ● Yasmin Mushtaq - six grade 9s ● Daniel Gorgan - four grade 9s ● Florence New - four grade 9s ● Isobel Bonning -four grade 9s ● Eren Tyler - three grade 9s ● Rosie Stone - three grade 9s ● Keilan Long - three grade 9s ● Joshua Forrester - two grade 9s ● Leighton Brooks - two grade 9s ● Grace Conway - two grade 9s ● Patsy Stowe - two grade 9s ● Nick Norman - two grade 9s ● Ella Margetts - one grade 9 ● Kate Willis - one grade 9 ● Isabel Kimpton - one grade 9 ● Callum HIlton - one grade 9 A record breaking 5 % of all grades were awarded at Grade 9 - more than double the national average. Grade 9 is the highest GCSE grade with attainment above an old A*. Grade 7 is the equivalent of an A on the old grading system
- 10. Many of ourYear 13 students were also highly successful and secured places at some of the best universities in the UK. To name a few: ● Jasmin Spall - Pharmacy at King's College, London ● Lilly Rowsell - Biomedical Science at King’s College London ● Emily Willis - Biomedical Science at Newcastle University ● George Gorak - Engineering at Queen Mary’s ● Celeste Radclyffe - Engineering at University of East London. ● Caprice Foster - Medicine at Southampton ● Jamie Henderson - Computer Science at Cardiff University ● Kai Warsame - Biomedical Science at Brunel ● Alice Redknap - Drama and English and American Literature at University of Kent Others secured Higher Level Apprenticeships ● Eliza Royce: Aon ● Sophie Ellicock-Williams: Schroders ● Ellie Russell and Matt Wright: Sponsored degrees with Hill
- 11. Key People SupportingYour Child ●Mr Mammen: Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum and Progress) ●Mr Cheema: Deputy Headteacher (Character and Culture) ●Mr Vermaak: Assistant Headteacher (Raising Standards Leader) ●Miss Dyer: Assistant Headteacher (Student Wellbeing) ●Ms Larkin: Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning) ●Mr Ryan: Year Progress Leader ●Ms Wheaton : Director of Sixth Form ●Mrs Mason: Careers Development Manager
- 12. Ms Larkin Assistant Headteacher - Teachingand Learning
- 13. Two main areasof focus: 1. Consistency 2. Differentiation, specifically ‘Teach to the top’ (TTTT)
- 14. We believe thatusing the ACED framework will support us to be a great school with great outcomes. Three questions, I ask every teacher to consider when planning and delivering lessons are: Are all pupils being challenged? Are all pupils making progress? Are all pupils at least engaged and at best inspired?
- 15. What can Ido to help my son/daughter help themselves at this crucial time?
- 16. How can Isupport my year 10 son/daughter? Where to start: 1. Access the ‘Personalised learning checklists’ for each course via our website. Each subject will have their own P.L.C per course. This PLC will outline the content of the course- A brilliant resource to plan revision notes and prepare for examinations- nothing can be missed out with a PLC! Top tip- Departments also use google classroom and post handy updates on HW & revision
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- 18. How can Isupport my year 10 son/daughter? 2. Encourage organisation of notes and marked work. Each student will have an exercise book per subject- students must keep old books safe- and be aware where their marked exam papers are- along with their ‘Closing the gap’ yellow sheets- these will highlight common areas to focus revision on.
- 19. The revision process-RVHS top revision tips- tried and tested! 1. Buzan mind maps Note- all year 10 students will be trying out these revision techniques out during our ‘Revision technique of the week’ month that takes place during the month of April- to prepare for year 10 PPEs! What’s so special? Science! The branches created when colour coded, labelled and planned out will help content to stick in our brains for much longer!
- 20. The revision process-RVHS top revision tips- tried and tested! 2. Cornell note taking This is an effective way of summarising revision notes- Step 1: Select the key topic being revised- Look at your PLC and your interleaved revision timetable. Step 2: Make revision notes on the topic- using guides, classwork etc. Step 3: Provide study cues in the left margin- what will help you remember these notes? As brief as possible Step 4: Summarise all of this information into 2-3 sentences!
- 21. The revision process-RVHS top revision tips- tried and tested! 3. Seneca- completely free- all online! 1. Log in- most have done this during period 1. 2. Search for your subject and paper title 3. Select a quiz- Seneca will record your progress and highlight any weak areas!
- 22. The revision process-RVHS top revision tips- tried and tested! 4. Cue cards- a classic revision method here @ RVHS.
- 23. Further RVHS tipson planning revision: Interleaving- much better than BLOCK revision. The topic headings would come from your ‘Personalised Learning checklist’ Blocking means revising a topic all at once and putting it to one side. Interleaving means spacing the topic out and consistently coming back to it. Plan one today! Chose a subject, grab the PLC and space out your revision- it will work wonders.
- 24. Mr Mammen Deputy Headteacher - Curriculumand Progress
- 25. Key Dates ● Year10 Assessment 1 starting 18th November ● Year 10 Assessment 2 starting 16th March ● Parents Evening: 30th April ● Year 10 Exams starting 6th June 2020
- 26. Helping your childmake the best start to their GCSE courses The Reality ● Tense time ● Pressure - the amount of work expected and needed is greater ● Students - step up to the challenge ● Parents - challenge your child
- 28. • Grades 9– 1 GCSE no more A* - G • Reformed GCSEs: increased challenge, no coursework, SPAG focus • Reformed A levels: harder, no coursework, SPAG • Foundation Year in Year 10 New Curriculum
- 29. What grades shouldI be expecting by the end of Year 10 if they have a target of say 6+? 1 grade below the target
- 30. Subject Support Sessions MondayTuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Lunchtime Art Business Computer Science English Art Business Computing Art Business Computing Religious Studies Business Computing Hospitality and Catering Art Business Computing After School Art Geography Photography Combined Science Spanish Art Spanish Art Biology Geography History Spanish French Combined Science Media Art Maths English French Combined Science Chemistry Maths Physics Business History Spanish
- 31. Academic Expectation andSupport ● Assessed on a Regular basis using new GCSE criteria ● Revision Material will be provided before every assessment ● Clear expectation that students will revise and achieve a minimum standard ● If below expectation,students will be provided with additional support material and will be reassessed after school ● Targeted intervention with underperformers ● Focussed revision in Year 11 To be successful in the new GCSE’s , students will have to display a high level of Independence
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- 33. •Networking •Careers Research •Universities •Employers/Apprenticeships •Work Experience CareersFest Thursday 30 th January 2020
- 34. Year 10 CareersWeek 22 nd June •Careers Lessons •CV Writing & Interview Techniques •Post 16 Options •College Taster Day •Mock Interview Day •A level Taster Day •Take your child to work day
- 35. Opportunities to getinvolved this year ● Form reps and student voice ● Subject Leaders ● Guides and volunteers for open morning ● Jack Petchey Speak out competition ● WoW conference ● Debate club ● RVHS Exposed
- 36. The importance ofbeing in school and on time. ● Period 1 - 8.40 - 9.00 is one of the most crucial parts of the day. ● During this lesson students are told about any meetings/events/opportunities etc ● This is also where they get to meet the one member of staff who will see them everyday. ● We have now launched our Extended reading and writing initiative and this happens during P1 for year 10 ● Towards the end of the year, year 10 will also be given revision techniques, which have been tried and tested by our previous year 11 It really is essential that your child is there
- 37. Well-being ● Healthy BalancedDiet ● Students to be active - exercising regularly ● A healthy work life balance ● Social Media / Phones / Video Games ● My door is always open...
- 38. Belief • Give thempositive reinforcement • Boost their confidence daily • Celebrate any successes and reward them e.g. if they have achieved their mini-goals • Try not to set your expectations too high • Show them how proud of them you are • Highlight things to make them feel good • Give them the belief in themselves to help them achieve
- 39. Ms Wheaton Director ofSixth Form
- 40. Why study atRoding Valley Sixth Form? ● An academic Sixth Form ● State of the art facilities ● Personalised, structured and aspirational Beyond 18 provision ● A caring Sixth Form
- 41. What can Istudy at Roding Valley Sixth Form? ● Art ● Biology ● Business ● Chemistry ● Computer Science ● Drama ● Economics ● English Literature ● French ● Geography ● History ● Maths/Further Maths ● Media Studies ● Philosophy and Ethics ● Photography ● Physical Education ● Physics ● Politics ● Psychology ● Sociology ● BTEC Information Technology ● CTEC Sport
- 42. What can GCSEGrades allow my child to access at Roding Valley? ● Good passes in 8 subjects including Maths & English ● The study of Maths & English must continue until 18 if passes not secured in Year 11 ● Sixth Form Entry - A Level requires at least a Grade ‘6’ GCSE in the subject being studied ● In Maths and Physics a Grade ‘7’ will be the minimum requirement