engage enable empower thornleigh salesian college - a sports college

Engage Enable Empower

Thornleigh Salesian College - A Sports College

WelcomeYear 10

Information Advice & Guidance Evening

Wednesday 19th October 2011


Welcome Mrs BurrowesIntroductions Mr JohnstonCare, Guidance and Support Mr HockenhullEnglish Mrs HarmerMaths Mrs MackleScience Mr RichardsonStudySupport Mr Johnston



Success in the education of children depends, at least in some part, on the involvement of their parents. If a child sees that their parents are enthusiastic about education, they are far more likely to view their schooling in a positive light, and be

more receptive to learning.




Care Guidance and Support


KS 4 Care Guidance & Support TeamMrs Pawlowski

Director of C.G.S.Mr Hockenhull

Assist Director of C.G.S. Mr Grant Assist. Director CGS - Inclusion

Mr OwenLead Learning Mentor



Form Tutors


10 Alpha Mr Penney10 Beta Mrs Poulton10 Gamma Ms Burton10 Delta Mrs Hulme10 Kappa Miss Fairclough10 Theta Mr Cox10 Sigma Miss Taylor10 Omega Ms Evans



Barriers and Intervention



GCSE ENGLISH IN YEAR 10



Pathways at a glance…



WHY SIT THE EXAM IN YEAR 10?• It makes sense!• It increases confidence.• Of our present Year 11 who took the exam

in May 2011, 61% of the pupils gained grades A*-C!

• These pupils are now able to concentrate on their GCSE Literature component as well as their other exams.



Year 10 GCSE Maths



Linear Edexcel



50% per paper2 x 1hr 30 minute papers

Two Papers



• There will be several opportunities for students to sit these exams

• Pupils will be entered for the exam when we feel they are fully prepared



• Attaining a GCSE in Maths is essential for Level 3 study and most jobs.

• The competition for all post 16 options is fierce and we need to equip our students adequately.

• This system gives us the flexibility to meet every students needs individually.



There are many revision resources available to pupils via the school’s VLE.

Useful websites: www.mymaths.co.ukwww.edexcel.org.uk

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/

http://www.edexcel.org.uk/



Science in Y10



“Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration”



Course Routes• AQA ‘A’ Specification (route 2)• 2 GCSEs• Core and Additional

GCSE Core Additional

• Equivalent 4 GCSEs• Combined SciencesBTEC



AssessmentCore (One GCSE)

• Two 90 minute written papers, combined Science

• Exams January 12th and 15th June

• One ISA making up 25 %

Additional (One GCSE)

• 3 exams in May, each worth 25%

• Biology, Chemistry, Physics• One 25% ISA

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Study Support



VLE



• The last year that does not have to stay in education beyond 17• Preparing young people to take their place in a rapidly changing world

* by 2020 there will be 3 million fewer low skilled jobs than today

* by 2020 40% of all jobs will require a degree

* by 2014 UK will need 324000more scientists and engineers

* the top 10 jobs today did not exist 6 years ago

The Bigger Picture



As the culmination of five years of secondary school, GCSE (or equivalent) study is crucially importance in laying solid foundations for a bright future. GCSEs lay the essential groundwork for A-level and university courses. Achieving the highest possible grades will boost a student’s chances of being accepted onto the university course of their choice. In addition, employers look to GCSEs as a key measure of a candidate’s capability.

Qualifications for the future



Qualifications for the future

Research by The Daily Telegraph found that Imperial College London’s faculty of medicine said applicants needed three As and two Bs in GCSE biology, chemistry, English language, mathematics and physics. Sheffield University’s medical school said students needed six As in GCSEs, while Kent said students needed five passes at C or above, including English, for all its courses. The science facility at St Andrews said students needed the equivalent of B grades in English and maths. Warwick said all applicants needed a C or above in GCSE English language, as well as maths or a science subject, although many courses demanded grades “above this university minimum”. Leeds said students applying for dentistry needed six GCSEs, including Cs in English, maths, chemistry and biology.


Thank you

Form Tutors and other members of staff available now if you wish to speak to them


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Documents

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sports college pathways

sports college gcse

glance slide

prepared slide

omegams evans slide

exams pupils

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