GCSE  &  IGCSE  Public  Examinations  

May/June  2017  Student  Briefing  

*  www.sis.edu.hk  /  Learning  at  SIS  /  Examinations  /  Exams  Information  /  For  Students.  

*  It  is  your  responsibility  to  read  and  familiarise  yourself  with  the  relevant  notices  (also  displayed  in  Refectory).  

*  Any  questions,  or  anything  you  don’t  understand,  email  examsoffice@sis.edu.hk  

*  Content  of  exams  must  remain  confidential  for  minimum  24  hours.  

Before  the  Exams  Information  for  Candidates  

*  You  must  make  sure  that  you  know:  

*  The  dates  of  your  exams.  

*  The  times  your  exams  start.  

*  Your  candidate  number.  

*  All  this  information  is  on  your  individual  timetable:  

*  Soft  copy  via  iSAMS  phone  app.  

*  Printout  from  your  Tutor.  

Before  the  Exams  Your  Exam  Timetable  

*  Most  of  you  will  prefer  to  study  at  home  –  for  most,  it’s    more  efficient  *  There  will  be  Study  rooms  available  in  school  –  check  the  notice  on  the  front  entrance  and  in  the  refectory  as  you  arrive  *  It  will  be  up  to  YOU  to  keep  those  areas  quiet  and  tidy  *  Please  do  NOT  automatically  go  to  the  LRC  –  it  may  be  crowded  with  Y13  and  other  classes!  

No  exams  that  day?  

*  Depts  where  the  exams  are  later  are  offering  revision  sessions  during  the  3  day  week  where  there  are  no  GCSE  exams  (18th-­‐20th  May)  *  A  letter  was  sent  with  the  revision  session  timetable  *  You  will  be  reminded  of  these  by  email  and  they  will  be  on  the  SIS  website  *  These  revision  sessions  are  mandatory!  

Some  exams  later?  

Subject Date  of  exam Revision  sessions   Enterprise    

5th  June   Weds  31st  May  p.3  (BP)  Friday  2nd  June  p.1  (DS)

Economics 5th  June Thurs  1st  June  p.1  (PM)  Friday  2nd  June  p.1  (US)

Psychology 5th/7th  June Thursday  1st  June  (4  teachers)  201  and  202  p.1.    203  &  204  p.2.  (If  there  is  a  clash  with  Econ  revision,  students  can  come  to  the  alternative  session)

Media 5th  June Friday  2nd  June  p.2a English 6th  June EITHER  Thursday  p.1a+b  OR  

Friday  2nd  June  p.1a+b

Music 9th  June Weds  31st  May  p.2a+b Food 16th  June Weds  31st  May  p.2a+b Catering 13th  June Weds  31st  May  p.2a+b History 5th/14th  June Paper  1  revision    Thursday  1st  June  p.1  

Paper  2  revision  Wednesday  7th  June  p.2

Triple  Science 9th  June  Biology  14th  June  Chemistry  16th  June  Physics

Thursday  P3a/b  June  1st  2017.  This  will  be  a  rotation  through  all  3  Sciences    

*  19  May:  CIE  Physical  Education  &  CIE  Spanish                                              (12  students)  *  Physical  Education  08:30  -­‐>  Supervision  -­‐>  Spanish  11:30  *  5  June  afternoon:  Edexcel  History  &  Edexcel  Economics              (11  students)  *  History  15:30  -­‐>  Supervision  -­‐>  Economics  18:00  

*  5  June  evening  Edexcel  Psychology  &  WJEC  Media  Studies  (10  students)    *  Psychology  16:30    -­‐>  Supervision  -­‐>  Media  Studies  19:00  

Exam  Clashes  2017  

*  Between  clash  exams  you  will  be  supervised  by  Invigilators.  *  You  are  not  allowed  access  to  your  phone/laptop  or  any  electronic  communication  device  during  supervision.  *  You  are  allowed  to  use  books  for  revision  and  you  are  advised  to  bring  food/water  (bring  these  to  your  first  exam).  *  If  you  bring  allowed  items  in  a  bag  you  must  let  the  Invigilator  check  the  contents  before  your  first  exam.  *  You  will  not  be  allowed  to  go  to  a  locker  or  to  buy  food.  *  If  you  leave  the  supervision  room  unaccompanied  you  will  not  be  allowed  to  sit  the  next  exam.  

Exam  Clashes  Centre  Supervision  between  Exams  

*  No  need  to  wear  uniform  *  Follow  Senior  School  Dress  code  –  you  will  be  sent  the  current  Dress  code  *  Use  common  sense  –  strappy  tops,  short  shorts  and  flip  flops  will  NOT  put  you  in  exam  mode  or  mood!!  *  Remember  to  bring  a  sweatshirt/jumper  –  the  Hall  can  be  cold!  

Exam  Day  –  What  to  wear  

Exam  Day  -­‐  Arrival  

*  Be  in  the  Refectory  30  minutes  before  the  start  time  of  each  exam.  This  gives  you  time  to:  *  Put  your  bag,  phone  and  other  valuables  in  a  locker.  *  Go  to  the  toilet.  *  Check  the  seating  plan  so  you  know  where  to  go  when  you  enter  

the  exam  room.  

*  15-­‐20  minutes  before  the  exam  start  time  you  will  be  called  to  the  exam  room.  

*  Listen  carefully  to  instructions  as  there  may  be  several  exams  taking  place  in  different  rooms.  

*  Photographic  ID  e.g.  HKID  card  (or  copy  cut  to  size).  *  Stationery  in  a  clear  plastic  bag.  *  A  small  clear  plastic  bottle  containing  water  is  allowed.  *  Please  remember:  *  You  cannot  borrow  items  from  another  candidate  once  you  

are  in  the  exam  room.  *  The  school  supplies  stationery  items  for  emergencies  only.  *  YOU  MAY  BE  DISADVANTAGED  IF  YOU  DON’T  BRING  WHAT  

YOU  NEED!  (Additional  Materials  printed  on  front  page  of  past  papers)  

Exam  Day  What  to  bring  to  the  Exam  

*  The  following  items  are  not  allowed  in  the  exam  room:  *  Wallet/purse/bag/books/tissues.  *  Mobile  phone,  electronic  items  with  data  storage  or  access  to  

external  communication  (includes  wearable  technology).  *  Correcting  fluid/liquid/tape.  *  Erasable  ink  pens.  *  Calculator  cover.  *  Notes,  pieces  of  paper,  tracing  paper  (tracing  paper  for  

Edexcel  Maths  is  provided  by  the  school).  *  Food  (including  chewing  gum).  

What  NOT  to  bring  to  the  Exam  

*  Do  not  disturb  other  candidates  in  any  way.  *  Listen  to  and  follow  instructions.  *  Sit  at  your  allocated  desk  and  do  not  move  the  desk.  *  Do  not  ask  to  go  to  the  toilet  unless  it  is  absolutely  necessary  (do  not  ask  in  first  hour  or  last  15  mins).  *  Check  you  have  the  correct  exam  paper  and  read  the  instructions  carefully.  *  Write  your  full  official  name  on  your  exam  papers  (as  printed  on  your  name  card).  

In  the  Exam  Room  

*  All  answers  must  be  written  in  black  ink.  *  Pencil  can  be  used  for  drawings  and  diagrams  (dark  pencil  2B/HB).  *  You  can  use  highlighters  in  questions  but  not  in  answers.  *  Rough  work/essay  planning  must  be  done  on  the  question  paper  or  answer  booklet  (draw  a  line  through  work  not  to  be  marked).  *  ALL  additional  paper  used  in  the  exam,  even  if  it  is  rough  work,  must  be  attached  inside  your  exam  paper/answer  book.  

During  the  Exam  

*  If  the  fire  alarm  sounds,  the  invigilator  will  stop  the  exam  and  tell  you  to  close  your  exam  paper.  *  Remain  seated  in  silence,  face  forward,  listen  carefully  and  follow  instructions.  *  In  the  event  of  a  false  alarm,  the  exam  will  be  restarted  when  the  alarm  stops  and  you  will  be  given  the  full  time  to  complete  your  exam.  *  In  the  event  of  an  evacuation,  if  you  talk  about  the  content  of  the  exam  you  will  not  be  allowed  to  return  to  continue.  

During  the  Exam  Emergency  Procedure  

*  An  announcement  will  be  made  when  you  have  5  minutes  left.  *  When  you  are  told  to  stop  writing,  you  must  stop  and  close  your  paper  even  if  you  are  in  the  middle  of  a  sentence.  *  You  must  make  sure  you  have  completed  your  candidate  details  on  your  answer  papers  and  attached  all  additional  sheets  used.  *  No  talking  until  you  have  left  the  exam  room.  *  If  exams  are  continuing  leave  as  quietly  as  possible  when  instructed  to  do  so.  

At  the  end  of  the  Exam  

*  If  you  are  unwell  come  to  school  and  try  your  best.  Inform  Mrs  Kane  or  an  invigilator  that  you  are  unwell  before  the  exam  (especially  important  if  you  are  infectious!).  

*  If  you  are  too  unwell  to  come  to  school  you  MUST  contact  the  Exams  Office  to  ask  for  a  self-­‐certification  form  (to  be  completed  in  part  by  your  Doctor).      

*  With  medical  evidence  you  may  be  able  to  apply  for  special  consideration  depending  on  the  circumstances  and  percentage  of  the  assessment  completed.  

If  you  are  Unwell  on  Exam  Day  

WARNING  SIGNALS   STATUS  OF  PUBLIC  EXAMS  

•  PUBLIC  EXAMS  WILL  GO  AHEAD  AS  TIMETABLED.  

•  PUBLIC  EXAMS  WILL  GO  AHEAD  AS  TIMETABLED.  •  Check  the  school  website  and  your  school  email  

before  you  leave  home  (postponement  possible).  •  If  your  route  to  school  is  affected  and  you  will  be  

late,  phone  2555  9313  (Public  Holiday  6386  2246).  

•  PUBLIC  EXAMS  WILL  BE  POSTPONED  UNTIL  LATER  IN  THE  DAY  OR  THE  NEXT  DAY.  

•  Check  the  school  website  and  your  school  email  for  rescheduled  start  times.  

Severe  Weather  Warnings  

*  Arrangements  relating  to  public  exams  differ  from  those  relating  to  the  school  as  a  whole.    *  Be  aware  that  postponed  exams  may  be  rescheduled  to  start  in  the  

evening  or  on  Saturday.  *  Check  the  school  website  for  announcements  and  rescheduled  start  

times.  *  IMPORTANT:  Do  not  communicate  on  social  networks  or  by  phone  

during  bad  weather  postponement!  *  If  you  have  already  left  home,  proceed  to  school  unless  it  is  unsafe  

or  you  are  unable  to  do  so.  *  If  you  are  in  school,  you  must  remain  there  until  you  are  told  it  is  

safe  to  leave.    

Severe  Weather  Arrangements  

Exam  Results  

*  IGCSE  CIE:  available  online  10  August  4pm  (you  will  receive  your  login  details  from  your  tutor  tomorrow    -­‐  April  19th)  

*  GCSE/IGCSE  -­‐  Edexcel/AQA/WJEC:  24  August  1pm  (collect  from  Diploma  Centre)  

*  If  you  are  leaving  SIS,  email  examsoffice@sis.edu.hk  before  your  last  exam  giving  your  forwarding  details  for  results  and  certificates.