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Year 11

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2015-2016

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Introduction

Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome to the Year 11 curriculum booklet. This booklet includes key infor-

mation and advice from each GCSE subject leading up to the summer examina-

tions, with further pastoral information to support students through their final year

at Woking High School.

At the back of the booklet students will find a revision plan schedule, which can

be used by students to plan and prepare for examinations effectively.

Please note that there will be two parent consultation evenings this academic year,

held on 14th October 2015 and 21st January 2016. It is vital that all Year 11

students/parents attend to reflect on previous performance and to plan ahead for

the future.

There will also be a careers ‘moving on fayre’ held in the Autumn term on Friday

25th September to enable students to prepare for post 16 education and life after

Woking High School. This will be attended by a variety of local employers, col-

leges and universities. Parents will be invited to attend the fayre and more details

will follow at the start of the Autumn term.

I would also like to invite you to a parent’s revision evening on January 25th

2016. The evening is aimed at providing parents with tips, ideas and strategies for

how they can best support their son/daughters in the completion of controlled as-

sessments and preparation for final examinations. Students are also more than

welcome to attend this evening.

At the end of the Autumn term Year 11 are scheduled to have internal exams in

the weeks commencing December 7th 2015 and December 14th respectively.

These indicative exam sessions give students an experience of genuine public ex-

amination conditions and are treated very seriously. They are also a valuable op-

portunity to find out the exact progress that your son/daughter has made and help

to focus his/her efforts for the rest of the year.

This year group has a great deal of potential and I am looking forward to working

with you to support them in achieving their best this year. Finally I wish all of the

Year 11 students a successful and enjoyable final year at Woking High School.

Mrs E Alighieri

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Date Report Start Length Subject : Tier

14-15 March 8.55 9.05 2 x 5h Art controlled test

Tues 3 May 1.20 1.30 2h English Reading

Fri 6 May 1.20 1.30 2h English Writing

Mon 16 May 8.55 9.05 1h Religious Studies, Ethics 1

Mon 16 May 8.55 9.05 1h Religious Studies, Ethics 2

Tues 17 May 8.55 9.05 35m French Listening, F

Tues 17 May 8.55 9.05 45m French Listening, H

Tues 17 May 8.55 9.05 30m French Reading, F

Tues 17 May 8.55 9.05 50m French Reading, H

Tues 17 May 1.20 1.30 1h Biology 1

Weds 18 May 8.55 9.05 1h 30m ICT, Living in a Digital World

Weds 18 May 8.55 9.05 1h Latin Language 1

Thurs 19 May 8.55 9.05 1h Chemistry 1

Thurs 19 May 8.55 9.05 1h 15m R.S. (AS), Religion and Ethics 1

Thurs 19 May 8.55 9.05 1h 15m R.S. (AS), Religion, Philosophy and Science

Fri 20 May 8.55 9.05 35m Spanish Listening, F

Fri 20 May 8.55 9.05 45m Spanish Listening, H

Fri 20 May 8.55 9.05 30m Spanish Reading, F

Fri 20 May 8.55 9.05 50m Spanish Reading, H

Fri 20 May 1.20 1.30 1h 30m Physical Education

Fri 20 May 1.20 1.30 1h Latin Language 2

Mon 23 May 8.55 9.05 1h 30m English Literature 1

Tues 24 May 8.55 9.05 1h 30m Drama

Tues 24 May 8.55 9.05 1h 30m Media Studies

Tues 24 May 8.55 9.05 1h Latin, Prose Literature

Tues 24 May 1.20 1.30 1h 30m Geography 1

Weds 25 May 8.55 9.05 1h Business Studies 1

Weds 25 May 1.20 1.30 1h Physics 1

Thurs 26 May 8.55 9.05 1h 45m Mathematics 1 (non-calculator)

Thurs 26 May 1.20 1.30 1h Latin, Verse Literature

Fri 27 May 8.55 9.05 1h 15m English Literature 2

Mon 6 June 8.55 9.05 2h History, International

Mon 6 June 1.20 1.30 1h 30m D.T. Food Technology

Weds 8 June 8.55 9.05 35m German Listening, F

Weds 8 June 8.55 9.05 45m German Listening, H

Weds 8 June 8.55 9.05 30m German Reading, F

Weds 8 June 8.55 9.05 50m German Reading. H

Weds 8 June 8.55 9.05 1h 30m Computing

Weds 8 June 1.20 1.30 1h 30m Geography 2

Thurs 9 June 8.55 9.05 1h 45m Mathematics 2 (calculator)

Fri 10 June 8.55 9.05 1h Biology 2

Fri 10 June 8.55 9.05 1h Biology 3

Fri 10 June 1.20 1.30 1h Business Studies 2

Fri 10 June 1.20 1.30 1h 30m Music, Listening

Mon 13 June 1.20 1.30 1h 30m H.E. Child Development

Mon 13 June 1.20 1.30 1h 15m Catering

Tues 14 June 1.20 1.30 1h 30m History, British

Weds 15 June 8.55 9.05 1h Religious Studies, Philosophy 1

Weds 15 June 8.55 9.05 1h Religious Studies, Philosophy 2

Weds 15 June 1.20 1.30 1h Chemistry 2

Weds 15 June 1.20 1.30 1h Chemistry 3

Weds 15 June 1.20 1.30 1h Additional Applied Science

Fri 17 June 8.55 9.05 1h Physics 2

Fri 17 June 8.55 9.05 1h Physics 3

Mon 20 June 8.55 9.05 1h 30m Further Mathematics (non-calculator)

Tues 21 June 1.20 1.30 2h D.T. Graphic Products

Fri 24 June 8.55 9.05 2h Further Mathematics (calculator)

Mon 27 June 8.55 9.05 2h D.T. Product Design

Thurs 25 Aug Results

N.B. BCS ECDL and IFS Finance examination dates to be advised.

PROVISIONAL: External Examination Timetable 2016

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Contents

Pages 4– 25 Subject specific pages providing an overview of each

course.

Pages 26-28 Heads of Department contact information and

Pastoral contact information.

Page 29 Examination procedures and further guidance.

Pages 30-31 Personal Management top tips.

Pages 34-35 Year 11 Support in school.

Useful Exam Links:

Edexcel: http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html

AQA: http://www.aqa.org.uk/

WJEC: http://www.wjec.co.uk/

OCR: http://www.ocr.org.uk/

CIE: http://www.cie.org.uk/

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Mathematics

Course: Edexcel Mathematics A

Course code: 1MA0

Exam Date: Paper 1 (non-calculator) 26th May 2016 Paper 2 (calculator) 9th June 2016

Course/ exam elements:

Paper 1 50% of final mark

Paper 2 50% of final mark

Study overview:

Students are entered for the Higher (A* - D) or Foundation tier (C - G). Throughout

Year 11, students will cover the remaining topics not yet taught in year 10 or at the

end of Year 9. At higher tier this will include probability, similar shapes, graph trans-

formations, and direct/inverse proportion. At foundation tier this will include Py-

thagoras’ Theorem, drawing quadratic graphs, symmetry and trial and im-

provement. Students will then start a period of revision in lessons to fully prepare

them for the final exams.

GCSE Mathematics is 100% exam; students have been working towards this since

the final term in Year 9.

If you have any questions or concerns, speak to your classroom teacher or

alternatively contact (head of department) Mrs Heller directly:

[email protected]

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Year 11 Support in School

Plan a ‘to do’ list:

Prioritise

A = must be done

B = should be done

C = could be done

Build in rests – 30 minutes work with rest breaks.

Assisting with Revision

• Work out a revision timetable for each subject.

• Break revision time into small chunks - hour-long sessions with short breaks at the end of each session often work well.

• Make sure your son/daughter has all the essential materials.

• Provide blank cards for condensed revision notes.

• Buy new stationery, highlighters and pens to make revision more interesting.

• Go through school notes with your son/daughter or listen while they revise a topic.

• Time your son/daughter’s attempts at practice papers.

mailto:[email protected]

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Year 11 Support in School

Year 11 Consultation Evenings:

14th October 2015 and 21st January 2016 (17:00-20:00)

Year 11 Parents Revision Evening– 28th January 2016 (18:30-19:30)

Results Assembly- Target setting and reflection from December

internal examinations - (Activity with form tutors following results as-

sembly on the 14th January 2016)

Subject Specific Support:

- Revision timetable

- Prom Points: students can earn these attending revision sessions, 60 prom points needed to attend the prom.

- 1:1 with subject teachers

- Revision guides

- Sample question papers/past papers

- Class teacher feedback

1:1 Guidance

Individual mentoring meetings.

1:1 Careers guidance from Anna at INNERVATE.

Termly reports, letters informing parents and students.

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English Language and English Literature

Course: CIE English – First Language English IGCSE

Course Code: 0522

Exam Dates: May/June 2016

40% - Reading Exam

40% - Coursework (Writing)

20% - Speaking and Listening exam (March/April 2016)

English Language Study Overview

The students will build a portfolio of work for their coursework, covering persuasive

writing, narrative writing and responding to a text. In spring 2015, they will perform

their Speaking and Listening examination, which will be a presentation followed by

a discussion. The exam component will be sat during the summer exam period.

Course: AQA English Literature

Course Code: 9715

Exam Dates: May/June 2016

75% - Exam

25% - Controlled Assessment

English Literature Study Overview

The students completed their Controlled Assessment in the Autumn term 2014; It

focused on Shakespeare and the English Literary Heritage. The literature exam is

broken into two components: Exploring Modern Texts and Poetry. The key texts for

these exams are: Of Mice and Men, An Inspector Calls, Moon on the Tides Poetry

Anthology and unseen poetry. The students will study these texts, considering

themes and characterisation whilst working on analytical skills throughout the

Spring term.

These exams will take place in the Summer exam period. If you have any questions

or concerns, speak to your classroom teacher or alternatively contact (head of de-

partment) Mr Govey directly: [email protected]

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Core and Additional Science

Course: AQA Science A and AQA Additional Science

Course code: 4405 and 4408

Exam Dates: Biology 1 - Tuesday 17th May 2016

Chemistry 1 - Thursday 19th May 2016

Physics 1 - Wednesday 25th May 2016

Biology 2 - Friday 10th June 2016

Chemistry 2 - Wednesday 15th June 2016

Physics 2 - Friday 17th June 2016


Study overview:

The content for the Additional GCSE has been taught at the latter end of Year 10

and will continue throughout Year 11. Students have the opportunity to review

their progress in Additional Science with the indicative examinations in December

2015, and again before the Easter holidays.

All students will have one attempt at the coursework element of Additional Science

(called an ISA) on a day 11 in the Autumn term. Those students who do not reach

their target grade in this attempt will have an opportunity to re-take an alternative

Additional Science ISA in the Spring term of 2016. Students who did not reach their

target grade or were absent for their Core Science ISA in Year 10 will also resit this

in the Spring term of 2016. There are revision sessions available after-school on

Mondays for Year 10 and Year 11 students, with each session covering a particular

element of the course. The Science Clinic on Thursday after school is also available

for students to come with their own directed revision tasks and a teacher will be on

-hand to offer help and support. If you have any questions or concerns, speak to

your classroom teacher or alternatively contact Mrs Pollard (KS4 Co-ordinator)

[email protected]

Core Science Additional Science

B1 (F/H) 25% of final mark B2 (F/H) 25% of final mark

C1 (F/H) 25% of final mark C2 (F/H) 25% of final mark

P1 (F/H) 25% of final mark P2 (F/H) 25% of final mark

SCA4P (ISA controlled assessment -

Internally marked and externally mod-

erated. Submitted in May 2016)

AS4P (ISA controlled assessment - In-

ternally marked and externally moder-

ated. Submitted in May 2016)

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4. Perspective:

•Remember you are human. This is not a weakness and you are more than capa-

ble. The mind is a very powerful organ.

•Every person has experienced stress or anxiety in their life; you just need to

practice ways to help you manage your anxiety. And you do have to practise,

these strategies will help but they are not a quick fix.

•Don’t be hard on yourself; give yourself time and plan activities that you enjoy

each day, from something small such as having a chocolate bar to having a trip

out!

•Remember that even if you do make mistakes, it is not the end of the world or

your life. The important thing is to keep going.


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3. The Worry Tree:

•Be aware of when you are starting to feel anxious or stressed. For example; does

your heart beat race, not being able to concentrate, negative thoughts, breathing

quickly…

•Stop what you are doing and try to identify the worry. For example: “I am wor-

ried that I don’t know enough quotations for Of Mice and Men”.

•It often helps to write the worry down.

•Then say to yourself: ‘Can I do something about this now? If yes then do it.

•If no, then write down when you are going to deal with the worry and what you

are going to do about it. For example: Tomorrow morning I am going to find 3

good quotations for each character.

Self Management:

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Triple Science

Course: AQA GCSE Biology, AQA GCSE Chemistry and AQA GCSE Physics

Course code: 4401, 4402, 4403

Exam Dates: Biology—Tuesday 17th May 2016

Chemistry 1- Thursday 19th May 2016

Physics 1- Wednesday 25th May 2016

Biology 2 and 3 - Friday 10th June

Chemistry 2 and 3- Wednesday 15th June 2016

Physics 2 and 3 -Friday 17th June 2016


Study overview:

The content for B1, C1 and P1 was covered in Year 10. The content for B2, C2 and P2 has been

taught at the latter end of Year 10 and will continue into the Autumn term of Year 11, with

the content for B3, C3 and P3 being covered in the Spring term of 2016. All Triple Science stu-

dents have had one opportunity to sit a Biology ISA, and one opportunity to sit a Chemistry

ISA in Year 10. There will be a further opportunity for all Triple Science students to sit their

Physics ISA on a day 11 in the Autumn term of 2015. Students who do not reach their target

grade in one or more of these ISAs will have an opportunity to re-take an alternative Biology,

Chemistry or Physics ISA on a day 11 in the Spring term of 2016. If you have any questions or

concerns, speak to your classroom teacher or alternatively contact Mrs Pollard

(KS4 Co-ordinator) [email protected]

Biology Chemistry Physics

B1 25% of final mark C1 25% of final mark P1 25% of final mark



BL4P (ISA controlled as-

sessment - Internally

marked and externally

moderated. Submitted in

May 2016)

25% of final mark

CH4P (ISA controlled as-

sessment - Internally

marked and externally

moderated. Submitted in

May 2016)

25% of final mark

PH4P (ISA controlled assess-

ment - Internally marked and

externally moderated. Sub-

mitted in May 2016)

25% of final mark


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Entry Level and Core Science

Course: AQA Science A

Course code: 4405

Exam Dates: Biology 1 - Tuesday 17th May 2016

Chemistry 1 - Thursday 19th May 2016

Physics 1 - Wednesday 25th May 2016


B1 (F/H) 25% of final mark

C1 (F/H) 25% of final mark

P1 (F/H) 25% of final mark

SCA4P 25% of final mark

(ISA controlled assessment - Internally marked and externally moderated. Submit-

ted in May 2016)

Study overview:

Students who studied Entry Level Science in Year 10 will go on to study Core

Science in Year 11.

All of these students will have one attempt at the coursework element of Core

Science (called an ISA) on a day 11 in the Autumn term. Those students who do not

reach their target grade in this attempt will have an opportunity to re-take an

alternative Core Science ISA in the Spring term of 2016.

There are revision sessions available after-school on Mondays for Year 10 and Year

11 students, with each session covering a particular element of the course. The

Science Clinic on Thursday after school is also available for students to come with

their own directed revision tasks and a teacher will be on-hand to offer help and

support.


alternatively contact Mrs Pollard (KS4 Co-ordinator)

[email protected]

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1. Planning and Organisation:

•Make a revision guide that is realistic: 30 minute chunks of revision, 5-10 minute

breaks.

•You need to be strict with yourself ,but not hard on yourself.

•Make sure you plan in fun activities.

2. Breathing exercises to help let worries go.:

•If you feel a panic attack coming on, you need to control your breathing. This

practice is often done in yoga and is proven to help relax you.

•Close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing. Take a deep, slow breath in

and a long, slow breath out. Do this for 5 minutes.

•If thoughts or worries keep interfering don’t panic, just let them drift away and

think only of controlling your breathing.

•You can imagine sitting on a bench looking out to sea and watching the waves

roll in while you are breathing.

Self Management:


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Year 11: Stay calm,

Stay healthy!

Top Tips...

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Art

Course: WJEC Art and Design

Course code: 4000SA

Exam Dates: 14th & 15th March 2016


Exam preparation to begin from January 2016

Exam– 10 hour exam set over two days and worth 40% of overall examination

Coursework– worth 60% and submitted by 28th April 2016

Study overview:

All students have been working on their coursework element of the course. From

January 5th, all students will be working on their externally set exam and will

choose a question from the examination booklet to develop their exam project.

Students will be in exam controlled conditions in class throughout the exam

period. At the start of March, students will work in examination conditions to

create their final piece for their exam question.

After the final exam all students will resume coursework and add final touches to

their portfolios by the 28th April for formal moderation. Moderation will identify

key students who need to add further improvements in April 2016.

If you have any questions or concerns, speak to your classroom teacher or alternatively contact Miss Kundi (head of department) [email protected]

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Business Studies

Course: AQA Business Studies

Course code: 4130

Exam Date: 4131 Paper I 4132 Paper II


4131 Paper I 40% of final mark

4132 Paper II 35% of final mark

4133 CA 25% of final mark (internally marked and externally

moderated)

Study overview:

Students have already studied ‘Unit 1 Investigating small business’ and this formed

the body of their indicative exam. They have begun studying ‘Unit 2 growing as a

business’ and they will continue this until the end of the February half term.

Marks for the Controlled Assessment that was completed during the Autumn term

should be available to students following internal moderation (February half term

at the latest).

If you have any questions or concerns, speak to your classroom teacher or alternatively contact Mr Crowley directly: [email protected]

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Examination Procedures Students will be issued with individual exam details.

Morning exams start at 9.00am.

Afternoon exams start at 1.30pm.

Students must arrive 15 minutes before the start of each exam.

Writing equipment, calculators, etc. must be in a see-through case, students must provide their own equipment.

Mobile phones and MP3 players are not permitted.

Students who arrive after the start of an exam may not have their paper excepted by the exam board accepted.

Illness

Students who are ill and sit the exam must provide a medical certificate and the school can apply for “special consideration”.

A medical certificate must be provided if a student misses an exam, otherwise students risk being billed as a missed exam.

In the event of any problems, please contact Mrs Chapman before 8.30am for AM exams or 12.30pm for PM exams.

Results

Results must be collected in person by the student OR, a friend or relative must have a letter of authority signed by the student, which must be given to the exam office prior to the end of term.

Results are not given by telephone.

Results not collected by 11.00am will be posted (to the address on school records) if a stamp is provided.

GCSE results day: Thursday 25th August 2016

Examinations officer: Mrs Chapman ([email protected])


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Year 11 Contact Information

Pastoral Care

Mrs Alighieri Head of Year 11

[email protected]

Mrs Coulson Year 11 Pastoral Co-ordinator

[email protected]

Mrs Wilkinson Student Support

[email protected]

Mrs Addison Student Support

[email protected]

Mr Crowley Assistant Headteacher

[email protected]

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Hospitality and Catering

Course: WJEC Hospitality and Catering: Catering (single award)

Course code: 4730

Exam Date: 4732 - 13th June 2016


Unit 1 (4732) Catering skills related to food preparation and service. Two practical

based Controlled Assessment tasks, (45 hours in total) which equate to 60% of final

mark.

Unit 2 (4732)Written Exam:

Catering, food and the customer - worth 40% of the students final mark

Study overview:

Controlled Assessment Task 2 will be completed for February half-term; this will

then be internally marked and moderated.

In class, students will complete revision for the final exam, using a revision booklet,

notes from Year 10 and the Hospitality and Catering ‘strawberry’ revision guide.

This specification is one tier of assessment, covering grades A*-G.


alternatively contact Mrs Abbs-Rowe directly:

[email protected]


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Food Technology

Course: OCR Design & Technology Food Technology

Course code: J302

Exam Date: 6th June 2016


521 Controlled Assessment Task 1 completed in Year 10—30% of final mark

523 Controlled Assessment Task 2 completed in Year 11—30% of final mark

525 Written exam —40% of final mark

Study overview:

Controlled Assessment Task 2 will be completed for February half-term; this will

then be internally marked and moderated.

In class, students will complete revision for the final exam, using a revision booklet,

notes from Year 10 and the Food Technology ‘apple’ revision guide.


alternatively contact Miss Fear directly: [email protected]

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Mr Dixon Acting Head of Geography

[email protected]

Mr Bolis Head of Modern Foreign Languages

[email protected]

Mrs Tuson Head of Media

[email protected]

Mr Costard Head of Physical Education

[email protected]

Mr Turner Head of Music

[email protected]

Mr Young Head of Religious Studies

[email protected]


Heads of Department

Mr Jones Head of History

[email protected]



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Heads of Department

Mrs Heller Head of Mathematics

[email protected]

Mrs Gallagher Head of Science

[email protected]

Mr Govey Head of English

[email protected]

Miss Kundi Head of Art and Design

[email protected]

Mrs Abbs-Rowe Associate Leadership Team

and Director of Technology

[email protected]

Ms Selmes Head of Drama

[email protected]

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Product Design

Course: AQA Product Design GCSE

Course code: 45552

Exam Date: 45551 - 27th June 2016


Unit 1 (45552): Students produce a portfolio of design work and a

(final product) practical piece as their Controlled Assessment.

45 hours in total. Forming 60% of their final mark.

Unit 2 (45551): Written Exam: 2 hours

7 questions based on course content and related theory topics. Question 1 is a

design question that has a theme given as pre- release material by March 1st 2016.

This unit is worth 40% of the students final mark .

Study overview:

Controlled Assessment Task is introduced after the February half term in Year 10

and is to be completed by the February half term in Year 11. This is internally

marked and moderated. At the beginning of Year 11 students should have pro-

duced enough investigation and development work to begin making their chosen

design.

Students have to produce work in 5 assessment areas – Investigation of the design

context, Development of design proposals, Making, Testing and Evaluation and

Communication.

Apart from investigating and evaluating, all work is completed in school. After

school sessions are arranged from the February half term in Year 10 allowing

students to complete their designing initially and then their making and other are-

as of the Controlled Assessment in Year 11.


alternatively contact Mr Hathaway directly: [email protected]

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Graphic Products

Course: AQA Design & Technology: Graphic Products

Course code: 4552

Exam Date: (45501) – 21st June 2016


Unit 1: Written Exam (45501), 40% of final mark

Unit 2: Design and Making Practice (45502) Controlled Assessment Task, 60% of

final mark

Graphic Products study overview:

Each student will focus on their Controlled Assessment Task until its completion

in February 2016; this will then be internally marked and moderated and then

externally verified.

Following the completion of the Controlled Assessment, students will follow a

programme of teacher lead revision, in preparation for the final exam. Pre-

release material, which indicates the theme of the exam paper, will be available

from 1st March 2016.

This specification is one tier of assessment, covering grades A*-G.


alternatively contact Mr Ramdhony directly:

[email protected]

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Philosophy and Ethics

Course: OCR RS Philosophy & Applied Ethics

Course code: J621

Exam Date: Ethics Philosophy Course/ exam elements: 100% exam

Study overview:

Over the course of the Spring term, students will complete the last units of study,

covering both philosophical and ethical topics. Throughout this time, extra fo-

cus will be placed on exam skills and structuring exam answers.

Although official revision sessions do not begin until the curriculum content has

been covered, students are advised to begin revision and are continually

assessed using past exam questions. All revision material and revision guides are

available via the school student drive, which all students have access to.

If you have any questions or concerns, speak to your classroom teacher or alternatively contact Mr Young directly: [email protected]



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Physical Education

Course: GCSE Physical Education

Exam Board: AQA (www.aqa.org.uk)

Course code: 4892 (Full course)

Exam: Practical moderation will occur in Spring term and will consist of a one day practical assessment with an external moderator.

Course outline:

Unit 3 Knowledge and understanding for the active participant. This is a written paper (1hr 30 minutes). 80 marks (40% of final mark).

Unit 4 The active participant. Practical Controlled Assessment. 90 marks (60% of final mark). 4 assessments from at least 2 groups/ways of thinking (minimum of 2 as player/performer).

Revision club: Every Tuesday lunchtime in F9.

Any questions or concerns, please speak to your subject teacher or contact Mr Costard (head of department): [email protected]

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Drama

Course: AQA Drama

Course code: 4240

Exam Date: 42401 Written Paper - 24th May 2016

42402 Practical - Completed by March 2016


(42401) Exam 40% of final mark

(42402) Practical 60% of final mark

Study overview:

In the Autumn and Spring terms of Year 11, students will finalise their practical

study. The work will be devised work on a theme plus one other unit of their

choice. Moderation will take place at this time. Exam revision will start immedi-

ately after the moderation and a final theatre visit will take place and used for

examinations.

If you have any questions or concerns, speak to your classroom teacher or alternatively contact Ms Selmes directly: [email protected]

http://www.aqa.org.uk



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Geography

Course: AQA A Geography

Course code: 9030

Exam Date: Unit 1 – Physical Paper Tuesday 24th May 2016

Unit 2— Human Paper Wednesday 8th June 2016


Unit 1: Physical Geography Written paper - 37.5%

Unit 2: Human Geography Written paper - 37.5%

Unit 3: Local Fieldwork investigation/ Controlled Assessment worth 25% of the

final mark (internally marked and externally moderated)

Study overview:

In the Spring term students spend time in lessons completing each of the key themes for the final examinations. There is an emphasis on the learning of the key skills needed to complete exam papers and on how to tackle the extended case study questions.

After the December internal examinations, students will be selected to sit either the Foundation or Higher final examination papers in the Summer of 2016.

Revision sessions are held on two evenings and two lunch times per week –

Mondays and Thursdays after school and during lunchtimes on both days. There is also an extra booster revision session held to improve the grades of students aiming for the top A /A* grades.

The Geography Controlled Assessment was carried out and completed during the summer term of Year 10.


alternatively contact Mr Dixon directly on: [email protected]

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Music

Course: Edexcel GCSE in Music

Course code: 2MU01

Exam Date: Final Listening Exam for Year 11 – 10th June 2016


2 performances— 30% of final mark (internally marked and externally moderated)

2 compositions—30% of final mark (internally marked and externally moderated)

Listening Exam—40% of final mark (externally marked)

Study overview:

The Autumn term is spent learning about the 2 remaining set pieces of music as

well as revising knowledge required for the other 10 in preparation for the next

internal exam which is in December. The second piece of composition is also

started during this term.

After reviewing the exam paper from the internal December exams, the Spring

term will be focussed on making sure that all Controlled Assessments are com-

pleted and are of the highest standard possible. This will mean that, by the final

week of term, all GCSE Music students will have four recordings ready to be sub-

mitted for final marking:

1 solo performance

1 ensemble performance

2 completed compositions

Lessons will be spent improving compositions or practice for performances.

Lessons in April and May will be used for revision, but it is expected that students

maintain revision for the final exam in their own time throughout the year, whilst

lessons are used for Controlled Assessment.


alternatively contact Mr Turner directly: [email protected]



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Media Studies

Course: AQA Media Studies

Course code: GCSE Media Studies - 48102

Exam Date: Unit 1 – June 2016 Controlled Assessment and exam elements:

Controlled Assessment:

Assignment 1 = 10% (completed) Assignment 2 = 20% (completed) Assignment 3 = 30% (to be completed)

Examinations = 40%

Study overview:

In the autumn term you will be completing Assignment 3, the final and most im-portant piece of Controlled Assessment .You will also be starting your study of the examination topic: Science Fiction Films.

Key dates:

4th December: Completion of Assignment 3 - Practical Production . It is expected that much of the research and practical work will be completed as homework as many of you have access to familiar software at home. I will be available after school to supervise and support students, however it is essential that you take responsibility for the completion of this assignment.

w/c 7th March: Media Studies Mock exam on Science Fiction Films

w/c 16th May: Issue of the examination Pre-release paper

Throughout the Spring term, you will be preparing for the media examination topic. It will be vital for you to watch a range of Science Fiction films throughout the term to familiarise yourselves with the codes and conventions of this genre. The examination paper itself will question your knowledge and understanding of the genre in terms of its audience appeal and how it is promoted and marketed.

If you have any questions or concerns, speak to your classroom teacher or alternatively contact me (Mrs Tuson) directly: [email protected]

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History

Course: OCR History B (Modern World)

Course code: J418

Exam Date: AO13 Paper I AO21 Paper II Course/ exam elements:

AO13 Paper I 45% of final mark

AO21 Paper II 30% of final mark

AO10 CA 25% of final mark (internally marked and externally marked)

Study overview: Autumn: Students complete their Historical Enquiry (controlled assessment) this term. The first five weeks of term is spent developing knowledge and understanding of Germany 1918-1945 as well as introducing students to the different representations and interpretations of the period. Students are then given the question as well as a booklet of sources and are allowed four hours to plan their response to the question and a further four hours to write up their 2000 word response. Spring: Throughout the Spring term, students will complete the taught element of the Paper II examination, Britain 1890-1918. This is a source based examination and as such lessons will focus on development of source analysis and evaluation as much as knowledge and understanding. Whilst lessons are focussing on the new unit official revision sessions will commence, covering the work that was completed in Year 10 for examination Paper I (Cold War and USA depth study). Marks for the historical enquiry/ controlled assessment completed during the Autumn term should be available to students following internal moderation.


alternatively contact Mr Jones directly: [email protected]



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ICT

Course: Information Communication Technology

Course Code: 2IT01

Exam Date: Reading 18 May 2016

Coursework Deadline Date for internal Moderation: 24 March 2016

40% - Exam (5IT01/01)

60% - Coursework (0514)

Study overview

The Exam Unit explores how digital technology affects the lives of individuals,

organisations and society. Students will develop awareness of the inherent risks of

using ICT and the features of safe, secure and responsible practice.

The Controlled Assessment is a practical unit that will broaden and enhance learn-

ers’ ICT skills and capabilities. Students will learn to reflect critically on their own

and others’ use of ICT and to adopt safe, secure and responsible practice.

Students have already sat 3 internal tests and a one and a half hour Final

Examination Preparation during Year 10 and have completed three quarters of their

controlled assessment.

They will be sitting another one and a half hour final exam preparation in December

2015 and will be expected to complete the final two activities of their controlled

assessment by 24 March 2016.

Exam Revision will commence after final controlled assessment submission and will

involve essay question practice, past paper completion practice and short answer

and word definition revision.

These exams will take place in the summer exam period on 18 May 2016. If you

have any questions or concerns, speak to your classroom teacher or alternatively

contact Mr Tuson directly: [email protected]

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Latin

Course: OCR Classics (Latin)

Course code: J281

Exams: A401 Language 1 18 May 2016 (25% of overall mark)

A402 Language 2 20 May 2016 (25% of overall mark)

A403 Prose texts 24 May 2016 (25% of overall mark)

A404 Verse texts 26 May 2016 (25% of overall mark)

Study overview:

Throughout the Autumn Term, students will be completing the Virgil set text and

revising language.

Throughout the Spring Term, students will be completing the final section of the

prose text and also reviewing the whole prose text for style and content. We will

then have time for further language revision.

Following the Year 11 internal exams in December we will need to decide on any

Foundation entries. It is still possible to do a “mix and match” approach, sitting

some papers at Foundation level and some at Higher; this still gives students a

good chance of an A or a B grade.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Williams:

[email protected]


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Spanish

Course: AQA GCSE Spanish

Course code: 4695

Exam Date: 46951 Listening and 46952 Reading – Friday 20th May 2016

(Provisional date)


46951 Listening exam 20% of final mark

46952 Reading exam 20% of final mark

46953 Speaking CA 30% of final mark

46954 Writing CA 30% of final mark

Study overview:

In the Autumn term, students will be studying the topic of Lifestyle, which will

culminate in a Writing Controlled Assessment (CA) towards the end of the Autumn

term.

In the Spring term they will be studying the topics of Home, Local Area and Envi-

ronment, which will culminate in a Speaking Controlled Assessment (CA) after

February half-term. They will then study the topics of Free Time and Media which

will lead to the final Controlled Assessment (CA) in March. Whether this is a

speaking or a writing task will depend on individual student priorities and will be

determined by the class teacher in consultation with the students. Throughout the

year students will be required to learn their vocabulary list as part of their ongoing

preparation for their final GCSE Reading and Listening exams, which will take place

in May 2016.


alternatively contact Mr Bolis (head of department) directly:

[email protected]

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Computing

Course: GCSE Computing

Course Code: J275

Exam Date: Computer Systems & Programming 8th June 2016 (1h 30min)

Coursework Deadline Date for Internal Moderation: 24th March 2016

40% - Exam (A451)

30% - Practical Investigation (A452)

30% - Programming Project (Controlled Assessment)(A453)

Study overview

The Exam unit (A451) covers the body of knowledge about computer systems.

Students have completed chapters 1 –4 of the exam module. Each chapter has been internally tested and students have received written feedback and analysis of these tests which should help them identify their weaknesses and strengths for help with areas for further study. Students have also written a full exam in March 2015.

In December 2015 students will sit another complete past paper during the Indica-tive exams. The final external exam will be on 8th June 2016.

For the Programming Project Unit (A453) students will need to show understanding of standard programming techniques, be able to design a coded solution to a prob-lem including the developing and testing of the solution and be able to create a cod-ed solution fully annotating the developed code to explain its function. Students have already completed three quarters of this unit and are scheduled to be com-pletely finished by October 2015. Students receive constant support as allowed by the controlled assessment regulations. Students who are not keeping up to date must attend compulsory after school catch-ups.

The practical investigation (A452), will be chosen from a list provided by OCR and assesses the following: research, technical understanding, analysis of problem, his-torical perspective, use of technical writing skills, recommendations/evaluation.

This will start November 2015 and must be completed by 24 March 2016 for internal moderation. Students have been told to complete it earlier than this date in order to be able to respond to allowed feedback.

If you have any questions or concerns, speak to your classroom teacher or alterna-tively contact Mr Afana directly: [email protected]


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French

Course: AQA GCSE French

Course code: 4655

Exam Date: 46551 Listening and 46552 Reading

Tuesday 17th May 2016 (Provisional date)




46553 Speaking CA 30% of final mark (Internally marked & externally moderated)

46554 Writing CA 30% of final mark (externally marked)

Study overview:

In the Spring term, students will be studying the topics of Local Area and

Environment, which will culminate in a Controlled Assessment (CA) after February

half-term. Whether this is a speaking or a writing task will depend on individual

student priorities and will be determined by the class teacher in consultation with

the students. They will then study the topic of part-time and holiday work which

will lead to the final writing Controlled Assessment in March. In the meantime,

students will continue learning the vocabulary list in preparation for the final

listening and reading examinations.



[email protected]

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German

Course: AQA GCSE German

Course code: 4665

Exam Date: 46651 Listening and 46652 Reading

Monday 8th June 2016 (Provisional date)




46653 Speaking CA 30% of final mark (Internally marked and externally

moderated)

46654 Writing CA 30% of final mark (externally marked)

Study overview:

In the Spring term, students will be studying the topic of My Area which will

culminate in a Controlled Assessment (CA) after February half-term. Whether

this is a speaking or a writing task will depend on individual student priorities

and will be determined by the class teacher in consultation with the students.

They will then study the topic of Environment which will lead to the final

writing Controlled Assessment in March. In the meantime, students will

continue learning the vocabulary list in preparation for the final listening and

reading examinations.



[email protected]



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