The Winchester School

Aim High Parent

Orientation16th September, 2015

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UAE NATIONAL ANTHEM

The Winchester School, Jebal Ali

ARABIC TEXT ENGLISH TEXT ENGLISH TRANSLATION

عيشي بالدي عاش اتحاد إماراتنا Iishi biladi, aasha ttihadu imaratina,  Live my country, that the unity of our Emirates has lived

عشت لشعب Iishti li‐shaabin May you live for a nation

دينه اإلسالم هديه القرآن Dinuhu l‐iislamu hadyuhu l‐qur'anu.  Whose religion is Islam and guide is the Qur'an

حصنتك باسم هللا يا وطن Hassantuk bi‐smi l‐lahi ya watan I made you fortified by the name of God, my homeland

بالدي بالدي بالدي بالد Biladi, biladi, biladi, biladi My country, My country, My country, My country

حماك اإلله شرور الزمان Hamaki l‐'ilahu shurua z‐zaman May God protect you from the evil through time

أقسمنا أن نبني نعمل Aqsam na un nabni naamal We have sworn to build and work

نعمل نخلص نعمل نخلص Naamal nukhlis naamal nukhlis we will work and sincere, work and sincere

مهما عشنا نخلص نخلص Mahma iishna nukhlis nukhlis As long as we live, we will be sincere

دام األمان و عاش العلم يا إماراتناDama l‐aman wa‐aasha l‐aalamu yaimaratina,  may the safety last and the flag rise, O 

Emirates

رمز العروبة Ramzu l‐uuruba The symbol of Arabism

كلنا نفديك بالدما نرويك kullunā nafdīki bidimā nurwīk We all sacrifice for you, we supply you with our blood

نفديك باألرواح يا وطن nafdīkā bil‐arwāḥi yā waṭan We sacrifice for you with our souls O homeland

Objective

To engage with parents and share key information and timelines to support student’sover all development and achievements.

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Starter Activity

PUT ON YOUR THINKING CAP

Topics- points for sharing

My LearningHome learningAssessments Parental EngagementParent RepsEnrichment OpportunitiesAttendanceStudent PlannerYear Blogs/Department blogsCelebrations Important Dates Useful websites

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Student , Parent and Teacher CollaborationMY LEARNINGAn exciting, dynamic and newonline learning system andparent portal, known as ‘MyLearning’One size does not fit all, hencethe need for a digital learningsystem that provides a trulypersonalised experience forevery student, parent andteacher.Meeting the teaching,learning and parenting needs.

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Online Safety

There is a secure login for all GEMS users, including parents. Teachers and parents can, by default, see everything their children do through My Learning. Also, the school administrator is able to track all activity, through the use of a customizable profanity filter.

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To login to My Learning go to the school website http://www.thewinchesterschool.com and click on the MyLearning link available.

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NEXT STEP -Alternatively you can go to www.gems.ae and click on My Learning Link

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Enter your username and password provided(same as OASIS)

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Click on Resource Centre on the Home page and then on School to access the Circulars, Newsletters etc. 

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Click on Learning Spaces to access the Learning resources shared by the Teachers

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Home Learning and Resources FoldersClick on the available learning space. You will see Resources folder which will take you to the resources for the year group your child belongs to. Home Learning will be uploaded every week.

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Assessments- Assessment for Learning

for Year 10 : 3 Formative and 3 Summative assessments over three terms.

for Year 11, 12 and 13 Term 1:- 1 formative and pre mockTerm 2:- 1 formative and MockTerm 3:- Final Board Examination

International Benchmark Assessment – ALIS for year 12 Formative assessment :- is ongoing , based on day to day classroom practice, where bothteacher and student use feedback to improve learning and identifying what the next steps shouldbe.Summative assessment –end of term, end of year, Final board exams. It is to measure the level of success that a student has obtained and to evaluate student’s learning at the end of the term.This comprehensive assessment programme helps in obtaining a clear picture of where a student is relative to learning targets. The more we know about individual students as they engage in the learning process, the better we can support to ensure that all students continue to achieve and move forward in their learning.

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Marking and Reporting

Formative:- Peer and Self MarkingDiagnostic MarkingTarget setting

Summative:- End of unit tests, end of term assessments, pre-mocks, mocks and end of year exams. These are marked according to IGCSE grade bands and AS/A - Level criteria.

Tracking and recording data – Students’ progress is tracked and monitored regularly. Underachieving students are identified and offered support. Teacher marking is done in green ink-once a week, peer marking in a different colourthan written text and self in pencil as and when in the class.

Report:- Three reports, one per term.13

Aim High Targeted Assistance Programme

Your child may be identified as having the ability to reach,

but not on track to achieve, expected academic levels.

How do we make Target groups?

How do we help?

How can you help?

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Board Examination InformationOct/Nov- 5th October ’15 & May/June- 1st week May ’16

• English, French And Arabic Orals (IGCSE)- 30th March 2016(Tentative)

• ICT Practical (Final)

• IGCSE (Final) --- 2nd week of April 2016 (Tentative) (Spring Break)

• AS and A Level (Final) --- 3rd week of March 2016 (Tentative)

• Art Practical (Final) --- 3rd week of March 2016 (Tentative)

• Art, Global Perspectives, Travel & Tourism, Child Development &

• P.E. Course Work Last date for submission - 26th March, 2016PLEASE FOLLOW ALL DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSIONS

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Grades in Examination Years

• IGCSE English and Math – Extended ------ A* to E Sciences (Physics, Biology and Chemistry) Extended --- A*-- G English, Maths and Sciences CORE ------ Highest grade C

• AS Level A -- E

• A Level A*--E

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Registration for Final examination

Last Dates for:-October/November 2015 – IGCSE/AS/A Level Resit Registration (with late fee) is 20th September, 2015.

IGCSE, AS/A Level May/June 2016 Examination 11th January, 2016 to 22nd January, 2016 ( tentative dates)

with late fee From 25th January to 4th February, 2016.17

Registration Procedure for Board Exams

1. Understand the key to syllabuses and then tick the subjects. 2. Mark core or extended column carefully while registering.3. Submit passport copy with the form to check the name and date of birth.4. Get forms checked by Key Stage Head and Head of Assessments.5. Make payment to Accounts and submit forms, before due date,

to Head of Assessments.6. Examination fee per subject –

CIE• IGCSE = AED 600/-• AS Levels = AED 700/-• A level= AED 800/-• EDEXCEL AS and A Level Maths is AED 350/- per component(Fees as of September 2015- 2016 but subject to change as per the board)

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Parental Engagement

According to a 2007 study, parental engagement can add the equivalent of two to three years of formal education. (Harris & Goodall, 2007)

Consistent parental engagement:• Impacts on student achievement• Adds the equivalent of 2-3 years of formal education• Results in higher grades and test scores

• Improves effort, confidence, attitude, attendance, life choices, social skills and behaviour

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so we want it to happen…

We know parent support has a positive impact on student

progress,

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Introducing ‘3-a-day’

Consistent & common

direction from teachers to parents

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Talk About Learning

Talk - Have regular two-way conversations about what your child is thinking/learning

• 2-way means listening too• Ask clever, open-ended

questions• Without TV, phones or

distractions

Teachers may assign “talk about” as a home-learning task

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Share Learning Experiences

Let the child share their learning.

• Read together - #1 primary activity

• Experience new things• Do activities• Learn together

Teacher may assign “share this at home” as a home-learning task

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Encourage Learning

Praise both effort and progress:

• Give specific feedback • Role model a positive attitude

towards learning• Role model perseverance and

discipline• Guide routines• Set standards and

expectationsTeachers may give parents learning objectives to encourage at home

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3-a-day- Activities

3-a-day - app 28

Parent Reps

We welcome Parent Reps for academic year 2014-15Parent Reps have a very important role supporting in: School development Reading Mathematics School events- Fun fair, Language Fest, Art festival, Parental engagement activitiesPlease leave your contact details with Ms. Michelle or emailmichelle.r_win@gemsedu.commeenakshi.d_win@gemsedu.com

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The Parent Reps Role

The Parent Representatives play a key role in strengthening the connectivity between the school, the parents and the children.

They are the parent face and voice in school activities and events, in support of the children, the institution and the parent body.

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Parent Reps Achievements

The Parent Representatives have made numerous contributions to support the smooth running of the school.

Our major activities and achievements in the year 2014 have been :• The Fun Fair• Parents Teaching Parents - The English and Arabic classes for parents • We had as many as 20 parents from as many nationalities and the

learning was mutual.• The support towards the school's reading programme.

This year we look forward to planning and organizing events for:• Enhancing the entrepreneur and enterprising skills • A programme for vocabulary enhancement.• Spoken Arabic classes for non - Arab parents.

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Parents Teaching Parents English

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The Joys Of Being A Parent Rep

Each of us in the Parent Representative Group felt that through our work, wtoo enriched ourselves in many ways.

The two major areas were

Understanding the expectations of the school from both the parents and thstudents, which was very necessary to benefit from the numerous activities planned by the school for the children.

Understanding the curriculum and its demands better.

Also when the children see their parents working as a team with the school it impacts their outlook and attitude positively

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Attendance

Attendance is directly related to performance and progress.

KHDA- 98% is outstanding attendance, 96% is good and less than 92 % is unsatisfactory.

Punctuality – Be in school by 7:45 am.

Parents are not expected to be around the classes/corridors during contact time especially after 7:45 a.m. and before 2:00 p.m.

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How can you help?

Healthy living- Eating healthy - plenty of water Diet rich in fibre – vitamins and proteins Healthy routine – sleep, exercise, playtime, reading Quality family time

Engage in your child’s learning- Do suggested activities in the FLN Use Resources on My Learning Ensure Weekly Home Learning is completed. Encourage your child to study daily Play educational games35

Student PlannersPlease read carefully and action as needed

Home School Agreement

Policy on Plagiarism and Cheating

Behaviour policy- Stepped Response

Uniform Policy

Allergy Action Plan

My Health and Wellbeing Log

Reward System/ House Points

My Achievements

Important dates

Late comer/Attendance log

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Student Planners

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Celebrations

We have a very strong REWARD system-

House points Star of the month Certificates to recognise students efforts and achievements in class Recognition during Assemblies Best Learning Environment / Best Learning Environment Promoter Gold Leaf Award in every term Principals’ Letter of Appreciation Celebrations evenings/coffee mornings with the Principal Sports day awards Annual Prize day

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Enrichment Opportunities

Enrichment Programme:- we have an Enrichment lesson every week-this is to best meet and provide a wide range of learning opportunities.

Additional Learning Opportunities- Activity coordinator will send out a circular with different options on different days.We also have different clubs like - music, debate, reading, drama.

In secondary school students have many options like , a wide range offield trips and Overseas trips, MUN, World scholars, Astronomy Club, Envinch Club, Business Club, Food and Nutrition Club, and many more.

We strive to give opportunities to all our students.

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Useful websites

Useful Business education websites http://www.longman.co.uk/www.tutor2u.netwww.bized.co.ukwww.s-cool.co.ukhttp://www.cambridge.org/ciehttp://www.dineshbakshi.com/http://www.pearsoned.co.uk/Imprints/PrenticeHallwww.hoddereducation.co.ukUseful ICT websites http://www.igcseict.info/http://www.igcseict.net/

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Useful websites

Useful Mathematics websites http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths/http://www.mathcentre.ac.uk/http://www.gcse.comhttp://www.mathsrevision.net/gcse/Useful Humanities websiteswww.s-cool.co.ukwww.simplypsychology.orgwww.getrevising.co.ukwww.ngfl-cymru.org.ukwww.geographylwc.org.ukwww.geographypages.comwww.sociologyguide.com46

Useful websites

Useful Science websites http://www.bbc.co.ukhttp://www.learnerstv.comhttp://www.nhlbi.nih.govwww.cie.org.ukwww.chemical.co.ukwww.cie.org.ukwww.islandphysics.comUseful English websites http://www.debate.org/opinions/is-fashion-harmful-to-societyhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/YoungSlavesFashionDiscusshttp://esligcse.webs.com/ex6writing1.htmwww.englishforeveryone.org

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Important dates and Upcoming Events

Formative Assessment 1 Window - Term 1 – 13th Sep, 2015

Parent REPS Meeting – 14th Sep, 26th Oct, 16th Nov, 14th Dec in Term I.

Secondary Investiture Ceremony- 30th Sep, 2015

Year 10 Study Skills Workshop - 1ST Oct,2015

Parent Teacher Consultation – Saturday 10th Oct, Thursday 17th Dec, 2015

Careers Fair – 13th Oct, 2015

Prize Day - Secondary – 4th Nov, 2015

Summative Assessment 1-YR 10 starts - 18th Nov, 2015

International Day – 1st Dec, 2015

Go to work with a parent/Work Experience – 20th Dec, 2015

Mock Exam –21st Feb, 2016

Options Evening Yr. 9 ,Yr. 11– 2 March

Talent Show – 27th Apr, 201648

Thank you for coming. Any questions ?

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