Year 13 Parents’ Information Evening

Tonight’s AimsFor you to leave with a better understanding

of: 2013/14 results Key Stage 5 Ethos Target Grades Assessment, Recording & Reporting (ARR) Desired student behaviours Student Support, Care & Guidance

• New teaching staff– James Dunn, Head of History– Scott Hynds, Head of Technology– Andrew Grace, Head of Business Studies and Extended Project– Samantha Amos, teacher of Spanish with French– Michelle Justice, part-time PE

• Welcome back– Anna Leonce, part-time English/Media– Shencyn Hughes, part-time geography

SUMMER WORKSSUMMER WORKS

Astro-turf seating English Block make-over – part 2 Library soft seating and reprographics relocation New roofs: art studio, Augusta and DT/Art Block Heating upgrade in Gravesend, Buckingham and

Augusta Windsor prep PCs have been upgraded but look

the same Augusta prep PCs have been upgraded and look

different

Gordon’s SchoolYear 11 GCSE Headlines

Listed in the Daily Telegraph's 30 top non-selective state schools for the last 10 years

A Level results consistently in the top 5 in Surrey

Over half all entries are in facilitating A Levels: maths, sciences, English, humanities and modern foreign languages

Over half of all university places are to top universities – Russell / 1994 Group

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT IN 2014-15 SUBJECT-BASED OPPORTUNITIES

PERIOD SEVEN OPTIONS a) Career-Industry Talks b) Camel School Magazine c) Yearbookd) Chesse) Latinf) Debating g) Presentation skillsh) TEFL Level 2 Qualification, two-day course (by application, free to all)i) LAMDA lessons free to all by application for those involved in (f) and

(g)

Year 13Y12 careers interview and Morrisby debrief concluded by autumn 2014

Selected students receive a 1:1 interview with Mark Anderson, usually those not going to university

All students invited to a small group meeting

CV checking service, professional recruitment consultant visit to give 1:1 feedback on CVs   Industry talks.

Autumn Timetable

All the following talks will take place from 3.50-4.50pm:Tuesday 16th September - A Career as a PilotTuesday 30th September - A Career in the Sports IndustryTuesday 14th October - An apprenticeship with British AirwaysTuesday 4th November - A Career in the Secret ServiceTuesday 18th November - A Career in Social PolicyTuesday 2nd December - A Career in Law

Value Added Results - AS level

2014 ResultsStudents made

progress equivalent to the

top 5% nationally

2012 - 14 ResultsStudents have made progress

equivalent to the top 20% nationally

Value Added Results - A level

2014 ResultsStudents made

progress equivalent to the

top 15% nationally

2012 - 14 ResultsStudents have made progress

equivalent to the top 15% nationally

The Key Stage 5 Ethos

Achievement Work Ethic

Securing the futureBalance

School

Student Home

Helping students realise their

potential Learning

Student Support, Care & Guidance

What level am I

working at?

How do I know?

What are my next steps?

The fundamental learning process at Gordon’s

Assessment events

Clear, specific targets related to students’ work

School

‘Position’ Statement

A level Target Grades

School

Year 13 Target Grades

A Level Grades

Average GCSE Grades

D C B A*A

A

B

C

D

Represents ‘average’ student

performance

Represents top 10% student performance

School

AS Results 2014

Student GCSE Pts AS Target Grades AS Grades

1 5.5 B/C ACCC

2 5.7 B/C DDUU

3 7.4 A/B AAAA

4 7.1 A/B ABCD

School

GCSE Pts

A* = 8, A = 7, B = 6, C = 5

1.5

1

3.2

2.5

Average Effort Grade

Effort Grades 1 - 5

High quality teaching and learning- Lesson observations, student voice, data analysis

Regular ‘next steps’ advice in lessons- Tri weekly feedback & half termly ‘Key Assessments’

Department reviews - Triennial

Work sampling- Students’ books/ folders audited

School

Prep/ Self study timings- Year 12 = Minimum 6 hours/subject/week- Year 13 = Minimum 8 hours/subject/week

School

School

Each half term there is a progress report sent home including:•Target Grade•Working Grade•Effort Grade•Next Steps advice*

Assessment, Recording & Reporting (ARR) Gordon’s ARR Philosophy

- Little & Often (Every half term)- Conversation is better than written dialogue- Teacher’s judgement is valued

School

Effort Grades1 = Outstanding2 = Very Good3 = Good but occasionally inconsistent4 = Cause for concern5 = Unacceptable

School

School

Each half term there is a progress report sent home including:•Target Grade•Working Grade•Effort Grade•Next Steps advice – alternates half termly

ReportingReporting

Target

Grade

A statistically generated A level grade that is personal to each student and subject.

Working

Grade

The A level grade that a student is currently working at.

Effort Grade

The grade that reflects how hard a student is working. It is not a reflection of academic ability or performance.

Curriculum- 5 x 55 min. lessons per subject per week

Examinations- Linear (taken at the end of Year 12)- Controlled Assessment through KS5

School

• There is no ‘magic dust’ at Gordon’s

• Those students who achieve great grades:

- work very hard and are resilient

- have 100% attendance

- do the ‘simple things well’

- prioritise their studies & make sacrifices

- see Sixth Form as their ‘full time job’

- spend the right amount of time on prep.

Student

Some anecdotes:

- University places

- Sacrificing part time work

- Sacrificing a hobby

- Easter, May Half term & anticipation of hindsight

Gordon’s is full of healthy distractions but, given we deliver such an academic Curriculum and students are assessed predominantly at the end of Year 13,

including re sits, at some point they do become just that.

Student

Sixth Form Agreement (new 2014 - 15)- Designed to support students academically- Comprises a commitment from Gordon’s to our Sixth Form students and vice - versa

School Sixth Form Agreement (new 2014 - 15)

Gordon’s Sixth Form will provide:- Guidance time (8.20 – 8.40am)- AS/A level Target Grades- Quality teaching & ‘Next Steps’ advice- Regular reporting- Facilities & resources- Work Experience & Career guidance- Clear communication channels- Extra Curricula activities

School Sixth Form Agreement (new 2014 - 15)

Gordon’s Sixth Form students will prioritise:- Attendance & Punctuality

- 100% at lessons & registration*- Effort

- Average effort grade profile of 2.0 or better - Achievement

- Meet ‘Next Step’ targets- At AS achieve no more than 1 grade below TG- At AS achieve no lower than a grade D

- Volume of subjects- Follow 4 AS levels

School

Students who meet this criteria will be ‘on track’ to achieve their potential.

Those that fall short of this criteria are in danger of ‘underachieving’ and extra self

study sessions will be prescribed.

Sixth Form Agreement (new 2014 - 15)

Home

• Check books/ folders for quality of work/marking & organisation

• Regularly discuss school and ‘Next Steps’ advice

• Ensure students prioritise prep & get into good study habits

• Reward/ sanction consistently and regularly (accountability)

• Think ahead to career aspirations including University and/ or employment. www.ucas.co.uk

Miss ConneryMiss ConneryHead of Sixth Form & Assistant Head Head of Sixth Form & Assistant Head

Teacher:Teacher:Developing The Skilled Sixth FormerDeveloping The Skilled Sixth Former

Interviews with senior staff Heads of House & private study

facilities Re-mark and re-sit discussions Assessment Month in September UCAS & Career Morning Building new relationships Independent Learning: study skills

support Induction in and out of the classroom Planners & contact with home

Heads of House, Head of Year, Teachers & Tutors Elevate: planned programme throughout the year Intervention: practical strategies to support

success Library Induction & Wider Reading Extension and Learning Support Private Study Facilities Admin Weeks Clinics & Revision Guides Outside Speakers & organised events UCAS, UExplore & Uni-Frog Reward & Celebrate

Student evaluation reveals they are positive and happy because they enjoy good relationships with staff and other students.

As well as formal calendar meetings the pastoral team operate an open door policy for both students and parents.

We recognise the individual needs of students including the full range of Learning Support needs.

We recognise the stresses of A Level studies and have an experienced pastoral team including professional counsellors.

Period 7 CCF & Duke of Edinburgh Volunteering Opportunities: 20 hours Leadership roles Inter-Form & Inter-House Extension activities Careers & Higher Education events Trips & visits Work Experience Evaluation Moving on

Admin Week: W/B 15th September CV & UCAS Writing Day: Friday 12th September Oxbridge/Medic UCAS Forms: 15th September Study Skills Session: Friday 19th September Open House: Saturday 20th 10.00am-12.00pm UCAS & Target Grades posted : Friday 26th September Work Experience Parent Talk: Wednesday 24th September Exeat begins Friday 26th September Student Finance Talk: 1.30pm Wednesday 1st October Assessment month ends & Last Day To Change Subjects: Friday 3rd October UCAS deadline Monday 6th October Assessment month ends & Last Day To Change Subjects: Friday 3rd October Open Evening for new students: Wednesday 9th October Inter-Form Debating Final: Thursday 16th October NSA Report sent home: Friday 17th October School Parade & Harvest Festival: 19th October Half-Term Begins Friday 24th October

Thank you for listening