Welcome to Robert May’s School

Year 8 Progress and Information Evening

Introduction

Mr J Searle(Deputy Headteacher)

GCSE Results (2016)• 79% of students gained at least 5 GCSEs at C and above

including English and Maths. (66% of students nationally achieved this in 2016)

• 83% students gained at least 5 GCSEs at grade C or above

• 32% of all grades were A*/A

• Last year 99% of leavers enrolled in full-time education after leaving Robert May’s.

A Glimpse of the Future

Mr R Wilson(Deputy Headteacher)

School Entrance

Entrance Procession

Beginning of the day…

Reception

Precedence

Library

The book storage area of the library both provides visual separation and moments for quiet work.

Teaching Space

An area for desks, researching and private study also doubles as a teaching area with IT points.

Seminar Space

Library Courtyard

Library Courtyard

Library Courtyard

Dining Courtyard

Library

The library will become two Science teaching labs

Hall and canteen

Extending the use of the school buildings

● What will lessons look like in 10 years time? What would you like to see in the classrooms?

● Opportunities for work experience whilst contractors are on site

● Think about how the school building could be used as more than just a school

● How could you, your friends and your family use the school facilities? After school ends? School holidays?

Reporting Progress at Robert May’s

Mr L Mason(Assistant Headteacher)

Aims● Understand the reason for change● Provide an overview of the new system and how it works● Understand the key dates for the year ahead

Why are we changing?

1 National Curriculum changes

Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4 have changed completelyNew SAT’s at Year 6 with more focus on attainment strands ratherthan progressNational Curriculum levels at Key Stage 3 removed - no framework provided for schools

2 GCSE changes

● Course content, delivery, assessment and grading structures● New 9 to 1 grading system to replace A*-G● Majority of exam now final examinations at end of year 11● New national benchmark of Grade 5 (top ⅓ of old C and bottom ⅓ of old B grade)

● No grade descriptors for any new grade yet from exam boards● Government have stated that exams will be more rigorous

Why are we changing?

2 GCSE changes

These changes mean that we have 3 differing GCSE systems to contend with:

Year 7, 8 and 9 - All numerical GCSE gradesYear 10 - All numerical GCSE grades except TechnologyYear 11 - Numerical GCSE grades in English and Maths

Only, with the rest A*-G

Why are we changing?

What knowledge do we have already when children join the school?Key Stage 2 SAT results in reading and mathematics

Teacher assessment in writing and science

Key Stage 2 average score is used to determine levels of progress at secondary school

EG: KS2 score of 5 achieved nationally 5.7 (old scoring equating to roughly 6 B’s and 4 C’s)

Our vision:We want to develop all of our students to become well organised, emotionally intelligent adults that

can thrive in the workplace and make a positive contribution to society, whilst achieving excellent

grades at the end of their journey at Robert May’s School.

The Robert May’s approach

1. Process

● Reviewed other models in Hart & Rushmoor (10 schools)● Research on government materials● School working party● Middle Leader consultations● SLT discussions

The Robert May’s approach2. A system that:

● Parents, teachers and students could understand● Enabled all to see a progression flight path to achievement● Had aspirational yet achievable targets to work with● Made sense and could be used to support the notion of a 5 year

journey● Linked with Key Stage 2 assessment and new GCSE rigour in terms of

mastery of curriculum content

The Robert May’s approach3. What does it look like?

● Using Key Stage 2 SAT data and national expected progress, students are placed on a ‘flight path’ to an aspirational target

● This target is higher than the national expectation● You will have at least 3 points of contact during the academic year

where progress will be related to a GCSE numerical grade and will indicate whether they are ‘beginning’, ‘developing’, ‘securing’, or ‘mastering’ the skills and knowledge required at that grade

The Robert May’s approach

The Robert May’s approach4. Reporting to Parents

● 2 reviews with 1 linked to a Parents’ Evening● 1 written report / meeting with a member of staff related to options● ‘AUSR’ data on classwork, homework and behaviour and attitude● ‘S’ and ‘R’ should be seen as a cause for concern● CWA grade and an end of year target grade

(end of year target grade shows expectation by the end of year 11 when used with the flightpath model)

The Robert May’s approach

The Robert May’s approach

● Targets are not a glass ceiling - strive to achieve and push on● Grade will relate to work covered so far and reflect the key skills

required(it is not saying that if they sat the exam at that point that they would achieve that grade)

● New system will take time to embed● This is our model looking at rates of progress and results from

previous year groups compared to the national picture to ensure aspiration

● Alterations to ‘flightpath’ model possible and end points are not a forecast

● Least-complicated model● Full review will be undertaken at the end of the year and

amendments made if required● One model for whole school will help understanding of new grading

system

Pastoral Support

Miss A Ellison (Head of Year)

THE YEAR 8 TUTOR TEAM 2016-2017Head of Year – Miss A Ellison

Assistant Head of Year – Miss J Webb

8S Mrs S Marsh

8T Mrs C Coatanroch

8U Mrs N Block & Mrs M Lewis

8V Miss H England

8W Mr J Dovey

8X Mr J Heaton

8Y Mrs G Plant

8Z Mrs F Tyrer

LMT Link – Mrs L. Chaplin

Support for Students● Tutors● Miss Webb● Miss Ellison● Mrs Chaplin● Student Support- Mr Longhorn and Mrs Jackson● Staff Mentors● ELSA and School Counsellor● Teaching staff

Key Dates For Year 8

December 2017 - Year 8 Progress Reviews.

Thursday 12th January 2017 - Year 8 Parents’ Evening.

April 2017 - Year 8 Reports.

June 2017 - Year 8 Progress Reviews.

Summer 2017 - Year 8 Exams.

EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITYMaintaining outstanding attendance and punctuality.

90% attendance over one year =

20 days of missed lessons = 120 lessons

Research shows that 17 days absence means

your achievement drops by one GCSE grade/level

EXCELLENT BEHAVIOUR, CONDUCT & APPEARANCEAn outstanding year group, setting an example to the rest of the school.

• Thank you for your support with uniform.

• Please continue to help us look after the little things so that the big things don’t happen.

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT

• Black ball point pen (and spare!)

• Pencils• Eraser • Pencil Sharpener• Ruler

• Coloured pencils/fine fibre tip pens

• Pair of compasses, protractor, set square

• Calculator• Glue stick• Homework diary

EXCELLENT STUDY SKILLSDeveloping outstanding study skills in order to succeed.• Does your child have somewhere quiet to

work?• Does your child have a routine for work?• Does your child manage their time and

prioritise effectively?• Is your child equipped to learn?• Do you look at, and sign, your child’s

Homework Diary?

Excellence every day… …with learning at the centre of all that we do

PLEASE REMEMBER:There is no such thing as

NO HOMEWORK• Students can always:

• Read• Review• Revise

• Remember that there is the VLE and BBC Bitesize for reading, reviewing, and revision.

EXCELLENT WELL-BEING SKILLSDeveloping outstanding well-being skills in order to succeed.• Is your child developing resilience and a growth

mindset?• Does your child:

• eat well?• sleep well?• find time to relax?

• Is your child spending too much time socialising by using technology?

EXCELLENT PARTICIPATIONBecoming fully involved in the life of the school and taking advantage of opportunities. • Does your child take

advantages of the additional opportunities at Robert May’s School?

Care for your environment

Opportunities are available: maximise them

Model your behaviour and set an example to others

Meet and exceed your targets

Uniform should be worn correctly with pride

Neat and tidy work – take care with your presentation

It is important that you arrive on time and attend everyday

Take risks in your learning and don’t give up

You should always be prepared and ready to learn- correct equipment every day

Our Year Group Ethos

C O M M U N I T Y

If you have any questions or concerns please contact us

E-mail: info@rmays.com

Telephone: 01256 702700

Concluding Thoughts

Mr J Searle(Deputy Headteacher)

Failures?

Look at these other failures….

A failure…..

A failure….

Resilience

A failure….

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