Supporting Parents/Carers 2018

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1 Supporting Parents/Carers 2018 Welcome Please help yourself to a drink Please fill up the seats from the front

2 Meet the Y7 team: Mr M Sibson - Head Teacher Mrs S Castle Head of Year 7 Mr M Black Learning Director Mr R Massey Transition Leader Mrs J Mather Head of English Mr J McCulloch Head of Maths Mrs J Thomas - Head of Science m.sibson@hazelgrovehigh.co.uk s.castle@hazelgrovehigh.co.uk m.black@hazelgrovehigh.co.uk R.MASSEY@HAZELGROVEHIGH.CO.UK j.mather@hazelgrovehigh.co.uk j.mcculloch@hazelgrovehigh.co.uk j.thomas@hazelgrovehigh.co.uk

3 Focus of the evening 2018 Focus on: Transition from primary to secondary education Support Preparing for assessment Revision for Core subjects

4 306 Students 12 Classes for each subject 12 Form Mentor Groups.

5 Timetable 7 x Maths 7 x English 7 x Science 4 x MFL The Core 1 x Mentoring 3 x Tech 4 x PE 2 x Computing 2 x Art 1 x Drama 2 x Geography 2 x History 2 x Music 1 x PSHE + 1 Assembly

6 Key dates: Autumn monitoring w/c 12 th November Spring monitoring w/c 28 th January Subject parents evening 6 th February 2019 Exam weeks - March 2019 Summer monitoring May 2019 Tutor Review June 2019

7 Monitoring reports Target Grades - end of Year 11, end of Year 8 FS1 FS2 FS3 LS 1 LS 2 LS 3 LS 4 LS 5 LS 6 LS 7 LS 8 LS 9

8 Monitoring reports Maths 4 English 3 Science 2 PE 3 Subject Progress Attitude towards learning Maths 1 3 English 2 3 Science 2 2 PE not meeting expected levels 0 - poor 1 working towards 1 - variable 2 meeting 2 - good 3 exceeding 3 outstanding

9 Help students can access: Subject teachers Revision/study timetable for mocks with form mentors Preparing for exams SMHW Success sessions / Study Sensei Year 7 after school boost session Soon to be launched

10 Boost Sessions Soon to be launched for Year 7 Some sessions are compulsory and letters have been/will be sent Rewards for attendance

11 Show My Homework In this view we can see a task s title and description, set and due dates and how it should be submitted. Helpful resources files & websites are displayed below the homework.

12 Mock exam timetable Independent revision at home is essential Tool to identify strengths and areas of development Analysis of paper is used to inform revision and skills sessions for the remainder of the year Need to be taken seriously to replicate conditions in the actual exam

13 Mock exam timetable

14 Revision techniques Understand it Condense it Memorise it Review it

15 The key to successful revision Limit distractions put phone in a different room, organise group chats at specific times Revise in a quiet comfortable place provide revision tools: post-its, pens, space, snacks Make a revision timetable and stick to it! Set an alarm and start early it s better to revise in the morning Reward yourself with going out, meeting friends, phone time, gaming, etc. Eat healthily and exercise regularly don t give up sport but may need to cut down on training Take a break - every 25 mins for 5 mins then after 3 lots of 25 break fro longer 20mins

16 Core subject E9 English - Mrs Mather Head of English E7

17 English Department J. Mather- Head of English A. Clouston Whole School Literacy Coordinator

18 Our Year 7 Curriculum at Hazel Grove Termly Schemes of Work: Autumn 1: Fantasy Writing Autumn 2: War Poetry Spring 1 : Exam Skills Writing Spring 2: Shakespeare the study of opening Acts of Shakespearian plays Summer 1 and 2: The Novel Reading and Creative Writing Assessments: Every half term one formal assessment will take place. Assessment Objectives and question stems mirror those of GCSE style examinations.

19 Your Role in Assessments Following on from an assessment, all students will receive an feedback sheet. This will provide students with areas of strength and areas for further development Parental Comments Following the teacher s assessment, your child will bring their assessment home It is hoped this can be used as an opportunity for you to have conversation with your child s progress and areas for development Please sign and comment on their sheet your child s teacher will set this as a small piece of homework

20 Homework What else plays an important role in your child s English curriculum? Every Year 7 student is set weekly spelling and reading homework by their English teacher. Every time our students read they should record what they have read, with personal comments about the book, in their reading records these reading records should be signed by parents/carers. During Autumn Term 2 (October December) students will complete the Christmas Book project. Students are given their weekly spellings in class, however, both spelling and reading reminders can be found on Show My Homework.

21 Reading

22 I don t really like reading Reading is boring Reading can be a hard sell!

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24 Let s Think! Every two weeks, every Year 7 class has a Let s Think lesson a cognitive acceleration programme and is proven to raise levels of attainment. These lessons are designed to encourage discussion and debate and adopt a no pen rule.

25 Looking ahead How your child can revise for their Year 7 English exam Revise writing skills and features of Discursive Writing Make postcards for language and structural techniques reminding students of definitions and examples Practise producing discursive writing based on a stimulus or specific topic- this could be a newspaper headline, quote or statement Practise writing full discursive pieces, using structures studied in class, in timed conditions Purchase revision guides e.g. York Notes or CGP (the exam will focus on writing) Make use of websites such as BBC Bitesize Read a wide range of texts to become more confident in identifying, and then using, various sentence lengths and punctuation Year 7 exam week commences:

26 The English Council! In the summer term of Year 7, students are given the opportunity to apply to be a part of the English Council during Year 8. They go through a full application process by first entering a letter of why they would suit the role, then if successful they are invited to an interview and finally a select few are chosen to sit on the council. The role itself: Meet once a fortnight Help to come up with and run competitions Discuss and decide on a Recommended Read They re involved in creating and running a student voice And much more...

27 Core subject E9 Maths - Mr McCulloch Head of Maths E7

28 Mathematics Mr Roberts Head of Mathematics Mr Jamie McCulloch

29 Assessment Linear exam worth 100% to be taken in November 2013 (6 th and 8 th ) Your child will sit an assessment at the end of each half term and this will be a topic based assessment. Exam spilt into two papers: Non-calculator (50%) Calculator (50%)

30 Homework In year 7, homework is set by the class teacher once a week on the topic they are currently studying.

31 Homework Support For those pupils who feel they need some support with their homework, the maths department offer a drop-in service every Tuesday lunchtime in W8b. If your child needs support with their homework they can receive help from a maths teacher.

32 Which topics does my child need help / support with..?

33 Revision Ideas Topic sheets are glued into the front of each student s book which are then filled in after every each topic. Students self-assess at the end of each topic. A MathsWatch clip number is given as a revision aid for each topic.

34 Revision Ideas Before each assessment, a revision list is provided 1-2 weeks prior to the test, listing MathsWatch Videos to watch.

35 Revision Ideas After each assessment, each pupil completes a self assessment sheet to identify areas for improvement.

36 Revision Ideas Assessments are completed after each topic. These are done on buff coloured paper so stand out in student s books. A MathsWatch clip number is given as a revision aid for each element of the topic.

37 Linear exam worth 100% to be taken in November 2013 (6 th and 8 th ) What can you do to support Exam spilt into two papers: your child with these topics? Non-calculator (50%) Calculator (50%)

38 MathsWatch Use the website: vle.mathswatch.co.uk Login: MyMaths Password: multiply

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40 Your child will also be practising their Numeracy skills every week with Numeracy Ninjas.

41 The Pixl Times Tables App (PTTA) will be used consistently throughout the year. This can be used on any device. Centre ID: HZ2967 Login: surname with first initial Password: same as login

42 Any further questions? Please speak to me at the end of the meeting. Thank you in advance for your help and support.

43 Core subject revision sessions E9 GCSE Science Mrs Thomas Head of Science E7

44 Welcome to The Science Department Year 7 Information Evening J Thomas Head of Science And Ms Greenwood Science KS3 Co-ordinator

45 Who is who? Mrs Thomas HEAD OF SCIENCE Mr Barnes Mr Browne ASSISSTANT HEAD of ASSISSTANT HEAD OF SCIENCE SCIENCE Mr Blackburn ASSISSTANT HEAD OF SCIENCE Miss Greenwood KS3 Co-ordinator Mrs Chesworth ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER Mr Massey Head of Transition Mr Warren Director of Learning DOL (Year 10) Miss Jones Miss Barnes Miss Devine Resource Centre Teacher Dr Miles Ms Taylor Mr Kay

46 Y7 Science Students have 7 lessons of Science a fortnight and are taught by one or more members of staff. However, the curriculum is split into the 3 separate science topics and science skills lessons.

47 Y7 Science BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY PHYSICS Cells, Tissues, Organs and Systems Fertilisation and Reproduction Particles Atoms, Element and Compounds Electricity Forces Ecosystems Acids and Alkalis Energy Bones and Fossils Mixtures and Separation Sound

48 Assessment and Progress Twice a term students will have an assessment in the form of either a test or extended piece of writing. So that staff and students can see how they are progressing holistically.

49 of assessment is important staff focus on the strengths and areas of development. Showing students how to feedforward

50 The Future - Science GCSE Changes The Science GCSE has changed this year your son/daughter will follow either: - Separate route - 3 Separate GCSE s - Combined route - 2 GCSE s Each will be Graded 1-9. Decision of your child s pathway will be based on attainment and progress through years 7-10.

51 Can I help my child? What can I do to help? I m not good at Science.I don t think I can help.

52 Key words In Year 7 students have to learn over 100 Science key words! How can we help the students do this while still having fun?

53 Homework Key word Current Voltage (potential difference) Resistance Electron Ions Metal Ammeter Voltmeter Definitions How quickly electrons flow Push of electrons Stopping the flow of electrons A negative sub atomic particle A charged particle/atom A material that can conduct heat and electricity with free electrons A piece of equipment that measures current in Amps A piece of equipment that measures voltage(pd) in Volts

54 What pieces of equipment do the following electricity symbols represent? Draw a series and parallel circuit (on paper) that has 2 bulbs, a switch a variable resistor, voltmeter and ammeter. Optional Challenge If you want to impress your science teacher. YOU MUST get permission from a parent/guardian to complete this practical task Can you wire a plug? What are the parts? With parents/guardians permission have a go at wiring a plug. Use the internet (BBC Bitesize) to find out the information. If you don t have a plug or don t have permission, then use the internet to draw a diagram of how to wire a plug.

55 Making a game of learning All you need is a grid and some dice!

56 Trend Correlation Accurate 2 Control Variables Dependant Variable 3 Conclusion Reliable 4 Independent variable 5 Evaluation 6 Sample size Valid Precise

57 We challenge your children every day STEM club Tuesday after school Science and Engineering week Competition Research, plan or carrying and analyse your own Science experiment.

58 Organise the revision resources Folder Dividers Keep them!

59 Developing Independence E9 Yr 7 Director of Learning Mr Black E7

60 General Study Skills Stages of a Mind Map Stage 1 Read, Highlight key words, phrases Stage 2 List key things on the side of the Mind Map Stage 3 Create different colour for each sub heading Stage 4 Use the key words to write out a paragraph for each sub heading

61 General Study Skills Post it Notes Elephant Chunking when reading large amounts of text chunk into sections Revision Guides Post Cards Match Up Game Online resources A big push to Use Somebody to Help