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Educational Outcomes Award 2013

9 September 2016

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Barr’s Hill students celebrated some of the best ever GCSE examination results at the school. A 12% increase in the percentage of students gaining 5 or more A*-C grades including English and maths from the previous year and progress measures set to be well above the national average are just two highlights. Mr Calvin, praised the hard work and dedication of students and their staff. Star performers included the Patel triplets; Heenal, Hemal and Dimple with an astonishing 9A*, 11A and 5 B grades between them. Other top performers included; Daisy Bloxham with an A* and 4As, Tahir Majeed 4A*, 4A and Ahmed Mazoon with 4A* and 2A grades.

All Students Must Have Their TRIO for Every Lesson!

We are pleased to announce PRIDE, our vision to help our students take responsibility for their own learning, to value how they present themselves, and always aim for excellence in everything they do. At Barr’s Hill, we are proud of our diverse student body, and expect that students will treat all individuals with respect, being confident enough to make mistakes and learn from them.

Barr’s Hill Students Celebrate Some of The Best

GCSE Results Ever!

P repared R espect I ndividual D etermined E xcellent An important part of PRIDE is being Prepared for learning. We expect all students to have their TRIO, every day. The TRIO consists of: 1. Pencil case containing (at least) 2 pens, 2 pencils, ruler, rubber and scientific calculator; 2. School Planner in order to record homework and lesson reminders (students receive a new one each term), and a 3. Pocket English Dictionary

Staff and students at Barr’s Hill School are celebrating their Level 3 results (A Levels and BTEC). All of our students have achieved their first place university choices whilst others are now looking forward to apprenticeships and the world of work. Star students this year include Daniel Odjo and Navita Dewitt. Daniel

achieved A, A*, Distinction* in Physics, Maths and Engineering and Navita achieved A, A, B in Religious Studies, Sociology and Psychology. During their Sixth Form studies both students were part of the Career Ready programme which supported their studies with mentors from industry and internships in their chosen career area. In September Daniel will be studying Engineering at Manchester University and Navita is remaining at Barr’s Hill to complete further studies. Overall, students this year have improved on the higher grades; the number of students achieving A*-A grades has doubled since 2015, and almost 30% of students gained grades A*-B at A Level and an impressive 81% achieving the equivalent Distinction* - Merit for their BTEC Sub Diplomas. “Congratulations to all of our Sixth Form students. Every single student should be proud of their achievements and I wish you all every success in the future”, Ms Byrne, Head of Sixth Form.

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Another Fantastic Year for Our

‘A’ Level Students

Some Dates for Your Diary

Monday 19 September Early Closure 2.15pm for OPEN EVENING

3.30pm - 7.00pm

Tuesday 20 September Open Sessions

9.00am - 10.30am and 11.15am - 12.30pm

Monday 24 October -

Friday 28 October HALF TERM

Thursday 1 December Celebration Evening

Tuesday 6 December

Year 11 Parents’ Evening

Tuesday 13 December Sixth Form Parents’

Evening

Friday 16 December Last Day of Autumn

Term