Aspiration  Respect  EndeavourYear 12 Information Evening

September 2015

Communications:

Twitter @RodingValleyHS Website http://www.rodingvalley.net/

Absence & contact Telephone: 020 8508 1173 Head of Sixth Form: Mr Harris

Headteacher - Mr Luck

Welcome message

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Roding Valley High School• An Academic Sixth Form

• An excellent start• Competitive entry level

• 120 applicants for 60 places……….

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Sixth Form ExpectationsOur expectations at RVHS are high.

We want students to show:● commitment to learning,● commitment to self-development, and● commitment to the school community

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To support student successWe have:• A purpose built learning area• Chromebook devices  to support learning• Small class sizes• Focused pastoral sessions• Personalised mentoring• Volunteering opportunities• Google Classroom to support out of hours learning and much more….

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Aspiration  Respect  Endeavour

Quiet and professional study areasSeptember 2015LHA

To support student successMonitoring and tracking performance● We have the capacity for Continual Progress 

monitoring

● We have the capacity to address Cause for Concerns immediately, and put interventions into place

● We have the capacity to offer enrichment that meets the needs for all and enrichment that is student led

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To support student successMonitoring and tracking performance● We use aspirational targets set by the Senior Team, 

along National Benchmarks such as ALPS● We use focussed tutorial sessions to mentor and 

ensure students are on track● We use 1:1 Progress mentoring with specialist staff 

for students wishing  to go into medicine or wishing to apply for Oxford, Cambridge or others in the Russell Group 

● We will be forensic in our analysisLHA

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY● First week in October Prelim on ATL’s● First week in November year 12 formal 

assessments● First week in December, year 12 Parents evening

(Tuesday 3rd December )

The KEY DATES & communications at the back.

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Building for the futureKey message ● We must build on our positive start● We must support students in developing 

independence, resilience and a “Thirst for learning”● We must support students to plan for their future 

This starts with learning outside of lesson time.

This means one additional hour of learning for every hour in the class.

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Parental Support● Take an active interest in your child’s A Levels● Actively discuss grades and targets ● Encourage independent study at home● Encourage a sense of community spirit ● Encourage a balanced social life● Check that they are organised and punctual● Help with plans for the future and visits to

universitiesOver to Mrs Jenner….

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Help with Universities - researchEvery course and every university is different and each student wants different things.

The chances of finding a perfect match can be a challenge despite over 150 universities and university-level higher education colleges in the UK and the wide range of courses available.

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Help with Universities - researchhttp://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings

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Help with Universities - Getting into Medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine

http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/courses/medicine/getting-into-medicine-top-tips-for-applicants/

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Help with Universities - open dayshttps://www.ucas.com/events/exploring-university/find-open-day

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What should I do if……..?● I want some up to date information

about attainment grades and attitude to learning.

● Contact the form tutor in the first instance. If there are concerns they may recommend input from Head of Sixth Form.

● Or, Contact Mr Harris or Sixth form admin.

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What should I do if……..?● I want to discuss factors that may

affect my child’s ability to make good progress.

● Contact the form tutor in the first instance. If there are concerns they may recommend input from Head of Sixth Form.

● Or, Contact Mr Harris, or Sixth form admin.

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What should I do if……..?● I am concerned by the amount of work being

completed in a particular subject● Contact the relevant head of faculty

● I am concerned by the amount of work being completed generally

● Contact your child’s form tutor

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What should I do if……..?● I have already contacted the school about my 

child’s work and things aren’t getting better.● Contact the 6th Form Office in the first instance, and we will 

pledge a 24hr turn around.

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What else matters?

● Diet● Sleep● Mobile devices● Time Management● Stress

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End word

Help them plan for the future.

The tutors are on hand to introduce themselves.

Thank you

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