Welcome
Aspiration Respect Endeavour
Year 11
Transition
Evening
Mrs Jenner
Headteacher
Welcome to Year 11
Vision for our School
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
What type of school 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
Igor Dasuzhau, from
Roding Valley 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
Our GCSE results 2019 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%
I am incredibly proud 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
Many of our Year 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
Key People Supporting Your 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)
●Miss Reed : Year Progress Leader
●Ms Wheaton : Director of Sixth Form
●Mrs Mason: Careers Development Manager
Ms Larkin
Assistant
Headteacher -
Teaching and
Learning
Two main areas of focus:
1. Consistency
2. Differentiation, specifically ‘Teach to the top’
(TTTT)
We believe that using 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?
What can I do to help my
son/daughter help themselves
at this crucial time?
How can I support my year 11
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
SkillsMap
How can I support my year 11
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.
The revision process- RVHS top
revision tips- tried and tested!
1. Buzan mind maps
Note- all year 11
students tried these
revision techniques
out during our
‘Revision technique of
the week’ month that
took place during
period 1 lessons last
Apri!
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!
The revision process- RVHS top
revision tips- tried and tested!
1. 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!
The revision process- RVHS top
revision tips- tried and tested!
1. 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!
The revision process- RVHS top
revision tips- tried and tested!
1. Cue cards- a classic revision method here @
RVHS.
Further RVHS tips on 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.
Mr Mammen
Deputy
Headteacher -
Curriculum and
Progress
Year 11 Key Dates
● Y11 Parents Evening (Concerns only) 17th October
● Year 11 Pre Public Exams starting 5 November
● Sixth Form Open Evening: 5th December
● Parents Evening: 16th January
● PPE 2: start 24th February
English, Maths and Science
Support
• Period 1/Registration: focussed sessions for
where students need support in English,
Maths or Science
• Students grouped in Maths and English to
maximise their potential:
- Extension
- Upper
- Core
- Support
Independent Study
● More than Homework – what they need to do
● Use of Personal Learning Checklists (PLCs)
● Exam questions and exam papers - see your teacher
● Reading key texts
● Attending support sessions
● Rigour of new courses
● Attend A Level Taster Lessons
Key Messages from the Course Leader
Academic Expectation and Support
● 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
● Targeted revision in Year 11
To be successful in the new GCSE’s , students will have to display a
high level of Independence
Independent Study - in practice
● Easter/May Half Term targeted revision - please avoid booking
holidays at this time
● Compulsory Revision after school for targeted students
● Targeted support after school - please support us in
encouraging your child to attend when they are invited
● Please bring your questions or concerns directly to me and I will
look into them quickly and resolve them
Subject Support Sessions
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Lunchtime
Art
Business
Computer Science
English
French
Art
Business
Computing
Art
Business
Computing
Religious Studies
Business
Computing
Hospitality and
Catering
Art
Business
Computing
Sport Studies
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
Miss
Reed
Year 11
Progress
Leader
● Period 1 - 8.40 - 9.00 is one of the most crucial parts of the day.
● During this lesson students are told about any notices / meetings /
events/ opportunities etc.
● This is also where they get to meet the one member of staff who
will see them everyday.
● Three days are Math / English / Science Interventions.
It really is essential that your child is there and on time.
The importance of being in school
and on time.
Careers Fest
Thursday 30th January 2020
•Networking
•Careers Research
•Universities
•Employers/Apprenticeships
•Work Experience
Well-being
● Healthy Balanced Diet
● Students to be active - exercising regularly
● A healthy work life balance
● Social Media / Phones / Video Games
● My door is always open...
Belief
• Give them positive 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
Miss Wheaton
Director of Sixth
Form
Why study at Roding Valley
Sixth Form?
● An academic Sixth Form
● State of the art facilities
● Personalised, structured and aspirational
Beyond 18 provision
● A caring Sixth Form
What can I study 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
Entrance Requirements
● A point score of 42 from 8 best GCSE grades to study A
Levels
● Meet requirements for subjects they want to study
● A motivated attitude which buys into the Roding Valley
ethos
What courses should my son / daughter
study?
● What do they enjoy?
● What subjects are they most
confident in?
● What are their career / university
plans?
● Should they study facilitating
subjects?
I look forward to seeing you all at the Sixth
Form Open Evening on
Thursday 5th December
Careers Advice
• Guide to FE
• Apprenticeship Workshops
• Year 11 Careers Interviews
• JED/Higher Ideas
• Careers Fest
• Parentmail
• @RVHS_Careers / Careers Page
Careers Fest 2020
Thursday 30th January
• Networking
• Careers Research
• Universities
• Employers
• Apprenticeships
• Work Experience

Year 11 transition evening 2019

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  • 3.
  • 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) ●Miss Reed : Year Progress Leader ●Ms Wheaton : Director of Sixth Form ●Mrs Mason: Careers Development Manager
  • 12.
  • 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 11 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
  • 17.
  • 18.
    How can Isupport my year 11 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 11 students tried these revision techniques out during our ‘Revision technique of the week’ month that took place during period 1 lessons last Apri! 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! 1. 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! 1. 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! 1. 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.
  • 25.
    Year 11 KeyDates ● Y11 Parents Evening (Concerns only) 17th October ● Year 11 Pre Public Exams starting 5 November ● Sixth Form Open Evening: 5th December ● Parents Evening: 16th January ● PPE 2: start 24th February
  • 26.
    English, Maths andScience Support • Period 1/Registration: focussed sessions for where students need support in English, Maths or Science • Students grouped in Maths and English to maximise their potential: - Extension - Upper - Core - Support
  • 27.
    Independent Study ● Morethan Homework – what they need to do ● Use of Personal Learning Checklists (PLCs) ● Exam questions and exam papers - see your teacher ● Reading key texts ● Attending support sessions ● Rigour of new courses ● Attend A Level Taster Lessons
  • 28.
    Key Messages fromthe Course Leader
  • 29.
    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 ● Targeted revision in Year 11 To be successful in the new GCSE’s , students will have to display a high level of Independence
  • 30.
    Independent Study -in practice ● Easter/May Half Term targeted revision - please avoid booking holidays at this time ● Compulsory Revision after school for targeted students ● Targeted support after school - please support us in encouraging your child to attend when they are invited ● Please bring your questions or concerns directly to me and I will look into them quickly and resolve them
  • 31.
    Subject Support Sessions MondayTuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Lunchtime Art Business Computer Science English French Art Business Computing Art Business Computing Religious Studies Business Computing Hospitality and Catering Art Business Computing Sport Studies 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
  • 32.
  • 33.
    ● Period 1- 8.40 - 9.00 is one of the most crucial parts of the day. ● During this lesson students are told about any notices / meetings / events/ opportunities etc. ● This is also where they get to meet the one member of staff who will see them everyday. ● Three days are Math / English / Science Interventions. It really is essential that your child is there and on time. The importance of being in school and on time.
  • 34.
    Careers Fest Thursday 30thJanuary 2020 •Networking •Careers Research •Universities •Employers/Apprenticeships •Work Experience
  • 35.
    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...
  • 36.
    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
  • 37.
  • 38.
    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
  • 39.
    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
  • 40.
    Entrance Requirements ● Apoint score of 42 from 8 best GCSE grades to study A Levels ● Meet requirements for subjects they want to study ● A motivated attitude which buys into the Roding Valley ethos
  • 41.
    What courses shouldmy son / daughter study? ● What do they enjoy? ● What subjects are they most confident in? ● What are their career / university plans? ● Should they study facilitating subjects?
  • 42.
    I look forwardto seeing you all at the Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 5th December
  • 43.
    Careers Advice • Guideto FE • Apprenticeship Workshops • Year 11 Careers Interviews • JED/Higher Ideas • Careers Fest • Parentmail • @RVHS_Careers / Careers Page
  • 44.
    Careers Fest 2020 Thursday30th January • Networking • Careers Research • Universities • Employers • Apprenticeships • Work Experience