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Curriculum
KS3 Information Evening2014/2015
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• At Wrotham School we aim to offer a balanced and focussed curriculum that meets the needs and aspirations of our students.
• In year 7 and 8 all student follow a standard curriculum of subjects before choosing their GCSE options for year 9, 10 and 11.
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Subjects – Year 7 and 8
• Core – All students study the core subjects of English, Maths and Science.
• Humanities – All students study History, Geography and RE.
• The Arts – All students study Music, Drama and Art and Design.
• Technology – All students study ICT, Food Technology and Design.
• Sport – All students receive PE and Sport lessons.
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Languages
• Languages are an important part of our curriculum and we offer a tailor made provision that caters to the needs of our individual students.
• Most students will study 1 language, those who are highly able study 2 languages and some will not study language and will receive extra English and Maths lessons to ensure they are making the expected progress they are capable of.
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Ability Setting
• From September students have been placed in sets based on ability. This is to ensure that each child receives the right level of support and challenge in their classes.
• The sets are based on CAT tests and Primary school assessment. Later in the year decision will also be decided by teacher assessment.
• Sets are reviewed 3 times per year at the end of each full term. Students may move up or down.
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Sets
SET A and B2 LanguagesSET C and D1 Language
SET EExtra English and Maths
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Appropriate challenge
• No matter which set a child is placed in they will receive teaching that is appropriate for their needs. A higher ability set will not mean more progress will be made.
• Each individual student will be challenged to improve.
• The school’s decision on setting is final and will only be reviewed at the 3 designated times of each year.
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Mixed Ability Teaching
• When considered appropriate, in some subjects such as art, drama and P.E; students are taught in mixed ability sets.
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GCSE options
• We now have a 2 year KS3 (7+8) and a 2 year KS4 (9+10+11)
• This allows us to prepare students for the tougher requirements of GCSE study.
• This means options events take place in the spring and summer term of year 8.
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Assessment
• Assessment is a vital way of tracking, monitoring, supporting and inspiring students to make progress.
• In September the national curriculum levels were removed from all primary and secondary schools.
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Assessment
• We have developed and introduced our own system for assessment and reporting that will give each student and parent a detailed guide of how they are progressing.
• We will use bands from 1-9 that will reflect a students progress through years 7 and 8. These have replaced the NC levels at Wrotham School and are closely linked to the new GCSE grades from 2017.
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Targets
• Students will be given a target band when they arrive in year 7. This target band will be generated based on primary school levels and performance in our CAT tests.
• This target will give students a challenging goal to work towards throughout year 7 and 8.
• We will review this target on a semester by semester basis.
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Band Descriptions
Band 3 – If maintained this student is working towards an F grade standard at GCSEBand 4 – If maintained this student is working towards a D grade standard at GCSEBand 5 – If maintained, this student is working towards a C grade standard at GCSEBand 6 – If maintained, this student is working towards a C grade standard at GCSEBand 7 – If maintained, this student is working towards a B grade standard at GCSEBand 8 – If maintained, this student is working towards an A grade standard at GCSEBand 9 – If maintained this student is working towards an A* grade standard at GCSE
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Subject Progress
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Progress Paths- It is expected that every student will make 3 Bands of progress in 2 years.
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Homework TimetableYear Group Subject Frequency WEEK
7 English 1 x per week ALLMaths 1 x per week ALLScience 1 x per week ALLGeography 1 x per 2 weeks ODDHistory 1 x per 2 weeks EVENMFL 1 x per 2 weeks ODDART 1 x per 2 weeks EVEN
TECH/ ICT/ FOOD 1 x per 2 weeks ODDDRAMA/ MUSIC 1 x per 2 weeks EVENRE 1 x per 2 weeks ODD
8 English 1 x per week ALLMaths 1 x per week ALLScience 1 x per week ALL
Geography 1 x per 2 weeks EVENHistory 1 x per 2 weeks ODDMFL 1 x per 2 weeks EVENART 1 x per 2 weeks ODD
TECH/ ICT/ FOOD 1 x per 2 weeks EVEN
DRAMA/ MUSIC 1 x per 2 weeks ODDRE 1 x per 2 weeks EVEN
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The New School Website
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New Website- features
• Parent Section• All policies• All News and newsletters. • Head teachers Blog• Twitter feeds for school, departments and SEN department. • Student learning blogs• Full Calendars in digital and printable formats. • Email• Parent Pay• Parent Portal
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Parent Portal
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Parent Portal
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Parent Portal
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Parent Portal
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Literacy and Numeracy
• Literacy and Numeracy are one of our most important areas of focus at all stages of our provision.
• We provide catch up and intervention sessions with those who need it to ensure all of our students are prepared to succeed at GCSE.
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Literacy and Numeracy
• Changes to GCSE’s and the curriculum have sent a clear message. Expectations of literacy and ability in Maths and English have been significantly raised.
• High levels of reading, writing and maths skills will be required and assessed in ALL subjects.
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Literacy and Numeracy
• We have increased curriculum time in Maths and English substantially.
• We put these skills at the front of everything
we do.
• But… We also need your help and support.
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Parent Views My Child Is happy at school 98.6%My child feels safe at school 99.1%My child makes good progress at this school 98.1%My child is well taught at this school 99.1%My child receives appropriate homework 91.6%The schools makes sure its pupils are well behaved 95.2%The school effectively deals with bullying 97.1% The school is well led and managed 98.6%The school responds well to the concerns I raise 96.2%I receive valuable information from the school about my child progress 94.3%Would you recommend Wrotham School to another parent? 99.5%
From over 220 survey returns last academic year; the data tells us that over 90% of parents surveyed agree with the statements provided in all categories.
We are very proud of this.
Thank you for your continued support.
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Parent Voice
• Parent voice meets once every term.
• This session is run by our behaviour support officer Mrs S James.
• Each session has focusses on a key theme requested by parents or involves consultation on key issues.
• If you are interested in joining, keep an eye on our parent mail letters or contact Mrs James at [email protected]
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Parent Evening and Reports• We are now reporting on student progress once every 8 weeks. This
means there will be 6 assessment points in each academic year – all of equal length.
• Full reports will remain 1 x per academic year and will be followed, as before by a parents evening.
• Following parent concerns raised last year. Year 7 will now receive a parents evening earlier in the year.
• Year 8 parents evening will line up with options evening and will be accompanied by an open night to meet teachers and choose options.
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Pastoral Support and Behaviour
Mrs K Ward
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Passport to Success at Wrotham School
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Academic Achievement + Professional Skills
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Contributions to Discussions
WROTHAMPASSPORT
Independent Study
Problem Solving Performance and
Presentation
Teamwork
Leadership Growth Mind-Set Citizenship
Well-Being Self-Presentation
Cultural Experiences
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Contributions to Discussions
Problem Solving
Performance and Presentation
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Teamwork
Leadership
Independent Study
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Self-presentation
Well-being
Growth Mind-set
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Cultural Experiences
Citizenship
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Name House
Contributions to Discussions
Performance & Presentation
Independent Study
Problem Solving
Growth Mindset
Teamwork
Leadership
Self Presentation
Citizenship
Well-Being
Cultural Experiences
Grand Total
Student 1 Puma 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 14Student 2 Puma 4 1 2 4 2 1 1 1 18Student 3 Tiger 4 1 3 3 6 2 1 1 1 24Student 4 Puma 7 6 5 1 1 4 2 1 30Student 5 Tiger 8 4 2 1 2 2 2 23Student 6 Jaguar 3 1 3 1 2 5 1 1 1 3 21Student 7 Tiger 2 6 5 1 5 4 1 1 2 30Student 8 Cheetah 3 1 2 2 5 1 2 18
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REWARDS
HouseCitizenship
Contributions to Discussions
Cultural Experiences
Growth Mind-set
Independent Study
Leadership
Performance & Presentation
Problem Solving
Self Presentation
Teamwork
Well-Being Grand Total
Cheetah 11 135 15 17 136 6 115 15 67 202 18 737Jaguar 16 149 25 24 117 7 122 29 70 173 12 744Lion 42 152 21 27 111 4 105 26 118 146 19 771Puma 12 194 23 20 131 6 126 28 29 138 19 726Tiger 14 179 10 25 117 13 146 24 53 168 16 765
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Graduation 2015