GCSE & IGCSE Public Examinations May/June Student Briefing

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1 GCSE & IGCSE Public Examinations May/June 2017 Student Briefing

2 Before the Exams Information for Candidates * / 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, examsoffice@sis.edu.hk * Content of exams must remain confidential for minimum 24 hours.

3 Before the Exams Your Exam Timetable * 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.

4 No exams that day? * 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!

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

6 Subject Date of exam Revision sessions Enterprise 5th June Weds 31st May p.3 (BP) Friday 2 nd June p.1 (DS) Economics 5th June Thurs 1st June p.1 (PM) Friday 2 nd June p.1 (US) Psychology 5th/7th June Thursday 1 st June (4 teachers) 201 and 202 p & 204 p.2. (If there is a clash with Econ revision, students can come to the alternative session) Media 5th June Friday 2 nd June p.2a English 6th June EITHER Thursday p.1a+b OR Friday 2 nd 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 This will be a rotation through all 3 Sciences

7 Exam Clashes 2017 * 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

8 Exam Clashes Centre Supervision between Exams * 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.

9 Exam Day What to wear * 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!

10 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. * 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.

11 Exam Day What to bring to the Exam * 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)

12 What NOT 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).

13 In the Exam Room * 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).

14 During the Exam * 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.

15 During the Exam Emergency Procedure * 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.

16 At the end of the Exam * 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.

17 If you are Unwell on Exam Day * 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.

18 Severe Weather Warnings 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 before you leave home (postponement possible). If your route to school is affected and you will be late, phone (Public Holiday ). PUBLIC EXAMS WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL LATER IN THE DAY OR THE NEXT DAY. Check the school website and your school for rescheduled start times.

19 Severe Weather Arrangements * 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.

20 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, examsoffice@sis.edu.hk before your last exam giving your forwarding details for results and certificates.