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Year 10 Parents’ Information Evening
Upper School Pastoral Team
The Ecclesbourne School
14th September 2017
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Upper School Pastoral Team
• Mrs Ourabi-Head of Upper School.
• Mr Duncker-Brown-Assistant Head.
• Mrs Weller-Head of Year 10.
• Mr Partridge-Head of Year 11.
• Mr Sellers-Upper School Progress Leader.
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This evening: •Changes to GCSEs.
•The role of the Pastoral Team.
•Expectations and rewards.
•Post 16 Provision.
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Changes to GCSE• All subjects graded 1 to 9.
• All subjects have terminal exams (removal of modular exams).
• Removal of coursework from most subjects; others given less weighting.
• Content deeper and more challenging concepts.
• Greater curriculum time given.
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5 – A good pass 4 –An awarding pass
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• 80
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Students 240 214 241 212 217 216 240 205 210 208 210
5+A*-G 98 100 99 100 99 99 100 100 100 99 99
5+A*-C(inc. En/Ma)
85(82)
88(84)
92(88)
90(86)
92(91)
87(84)
92(86)
86(76)
87(82)
91(89)
90(86)
%A*-C (Grade 4-9)Ma + Eng
- - - - - 83 87 81 82 90 87
APSCapped
362 370 373 385 378 363 374 363 364 368 369
A*/A 38 38 38 45 39 35 40 33 34 35 38
EBacc 35% 31% 37% 43% 39% 40% 38% 42% 39% 45%
Att 8 59 58
% Grade 5-9Ma + Eng
73%
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Comparison of Data
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4-9 Eng/Ma 5-9 Eng/Ma Attainment 8
Ecclesbourne Derbyshire National
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Amazing Facts
• All students got onto their Level 3 course of their choice- either A-levels or Apprenticeships.
• 36 Grade 9’s were awarded- one student got three
• 80 students got at least 5A’s
• 35 students met the entry requirement for Oxbridge
• The boys outperformed the girls quite significantly
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Year 10 Tutors
• 10B Mr Plant.
• 10C Ms Piper.
• 10F Mrs Firth.
• 10J Mr D Kebell.
• 10M Mrs M Daly.
• 10N Mr N Stapley.
• 10R Mr P Atkinson.
• 10S Mr S Beardsley.
• 10W Mrs M Weighill.
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Settling in to new forms and subjects
• Give it time.
• Students may feel overwhelmed by information.
• Students may feel anxious with regard to change in friendship groups.
• Students may feel anxious about the start of the GCSE courses.
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Form time
• Planners and the checks are same routine as Lower School.
• Please check and sign planners on a weekly basis.
• We will be using Show My Homework.
• Uniform-Help us to help your child.
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Work experience
• Work experience will take place from 2nd
-6th
July 2018.
• It is a good idea to start thinking about possible placements now. More information will follow shortly.
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Support with work
• Students should talk to subject staff.
• Talk to Upper School office.
• The library is available at lunchtimes and after school until 4.45pm.
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Progress reviews
• W/C 9th October-Year 10 Assessment Week-effort grades
• W/C 27th
November -Whole School Assessment week. Target and current attainment grades
• W/C Monday 7th
December-Interim Reports to Parents
• Friday 9th
February-Year 10 Reports to Parents
• W/C 25th
June-Year 10 Internal Exams
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Date Event
Friday 8th September Year 10 Photographs
Thursday 14th
September
Year 10 GCSE Parents Information Evening
Monday 18th
September
House Assembly
Brindley-New Hall
Nightingale-Main Hall
Wednesday 20th House Assembly
Flamsteed-New Hall
Chantrey-Main Hall
Thursday 28th
September
Prize Day Rehearsal
Friday 29th September Prize Day
W/C 9th October Year 10 Assessment Week-effort grades
It’s your call-(tbc)
W/C 16TH October Tutors review effort grades
Year 10 Art Print Workshop (2 days, tbc)
Tuesday 17th October Year 10 Work Experience Launch-PDC
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Thursday 9th November House Assembly
Friday 10th November House Assembly
Friday 17th November Children In Need –non-uniform day
W/C 27TH November Whole School Assessment Week; Target and current attainment grades
Thursday 30th November Year 10 to watch the House Plays
W/C Monday 4th December Interim Reports to Parents
Tuesday 5th December Students Christmas Lunch
W/C Tuesday 2nd January Year 10 RAT Week.
Wednesday 17th Janaury Year 10 Enterprise Information Evening
Wednesday 9th Thursday 9th
February
Year 10 Jaguar Visits
Thursday 10th February Year 10 RSE Day
Friday 11th February Year 10 Reports to Parents
Tuesday 20th February Year 10 R.S Mosque Visit
Friday 23rd February House Assembly
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Monday 26th February
W/C 26TH February
House Assembly
Possible Year 10 History Trip
Friday 2nd March Year 10 What Career Trip (NEC)
Friday 16th March Comic Relief (tbc)
Friday 27th April PSFA Non-Uniform Day
Tuesday 8th May Technology Show
Monday 4th June Year 10 Art GCSE Trip
Tuesday 5th June Year 10 Art GCSE Trip
W/C 11th June RATS to be completed
Thursday 21st June House Assembly
Friday 22nd June House Assembly
W/C 25TH June Year 10 Internal Exams
W/C 2nd July Year 10 Work Experience
Monday 9th July Work Experience Follow-up p1-3
Friday 13th July Year 10 Interim Reports to Parents
Monday 16th July Year 10 Parents Evening
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Year 11
• Year 11 can be daunting for many
students due to work demands.
• 6th Form Mentoring scheme is on
offer.
• Staff Mentoring programme.
• Revision guidance in PDC.
• Comprehensive revision plan is offered by all subjects.
• Lunchtime work rooms are available.
• After school sessions will be available for many subjects.
• Mock exams are used as a measure for the 16+ process.
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Post 16 Support Offered;
• Begins through monitoring and intervention- strong tracking system
• Early Identification- different pathways and personalised timetables
• Stretch and Challenge activities
• Careers Evenings
• Trips
• Mentoring
• Two interviews
• External independent advice
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Behaviour and Rewards
The Ecclesbourne School
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Behaviour
• From the School’s Policy:
“If we are to create a community in which high quality learning can take place and all of its members can work happily together, an
atmosphere of good order is vital. School rules and procedures exist foster this ethos but students are also encouraged to develop self-
discipline and consideration for others.”
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Behaviour-We owe it to students to have high expectations
• Is excellent.
• Need to avoid low-level distractions:• Uniform issues.
• Missing equipment.
• Late to lesson.
• Chatting.
• Key is School-Student-Home Tripod hence the Home-School agreement.
• Thanks for your support so far.
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Code of Conduct• Students must:
• Avoid activities that cause distress or discomfort to others.
• Always behave in a fashion which reduce the chance of injury to themselves or others.
• Do nothing that causes loss or damage to school property or the property of others.
• Behave in a way which would reflect credit on themselves and the school.
• This and the School Rules and Procedures are in the planner.
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Uniform• Girls
• “Trutex” Mid-grey stitched down pleated skirt/mid-grey trousers
• Boys• Charcoal grey trousers
• White shirt/blouse
• School tie
• “Trutex” Navy blue/mid-grey pullover/cardigan
• Blazer
• Black/Brown flat/low heel shoes
• School polo shirt in summer
• Wristwatch + 1 pair ear lobe studs
• Moderate make up + no nail varnish
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PE Kit• Girls
• “Falcon” sky blue maroon panel polo shirt
• Maroon skort
• White sock + shoes
• Sky blue with maroon lettering hockey socks
• Shin pads
• Shadow stripe burgundy shorts (optional)
• Navy blue with sky blue panel hooded school sweatshirt
• Navy jogging bottoms
• Boys• “Falcon” sky blue maroon panel
polo shirt
• Maroon shorts
• White socks + shoes
• Long sleeved reversible rugby/football shirt in maroon with sky blue panel
• Sky blue with maroon lettering rugby socks
• Shin pads
• Black football boots with aluminium safety studs
• Navy blue tracksuit trousers
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Equipment-Prepared for learning
• Blue/Black pen.
• Eraser pen for ink (not Tipp-Ex).
• HB Pencil.
• Rubber.
• Coloured pencils (not felt tips).
• Pencil sharpener.
• Pair of compasses.
• Protractor.
• Cheap calculator (preferably scientific).
• Ruler.
• Small glue stick.
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Rewards
• Prize Giving.
• Roll of Honour.
• Merit/Colour Ties.
• Sports Certificates and Sports Award Ceremony.
• Governors Awards Evening.
• Merits Awards.
• Letters of Commendation.
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Rewards
• Assembly Commendations/shared success
• Attendance Certificates
• Posts of Responsibility: • House Captains
• Peer Mentors
• Co-Head Prefects
• Prefects
• Sports Leaders
• Buddy Readers • Subject Mentors• Student Councillors
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Merit CertificateSummer Term
Awarded by the Head of Nightingale
Miss Softley
to
Mark Sellersfor outstanding and consistent effort
during this term
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Merits-recognising excellence in all of its forms
• Awarded for:• Outstanding work.
• Consistently high standards.
• Consistent effort.
• Improvements in standards of work/behaviour/attendance
• Recognition:• For Years 10 and 11 a cinema ticket for 2 students per half
term who receive the most merits (N.B. can only win once per year).
• Form prizes. Most Merits, Most improved form etc
• Letters of congratulation for 50/100/150 etc.
• Prize at the end of the year.