Welcome to the Year 8 Parents Information Evening Wednesday 18 th October 2017
Mr J Marston Headteacher jmarston@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk
Celebrating Success A Level Results 24% A*/A 51% A*-B 72% A*-C 97% A*-E
Summer Success GCSE Results 5 En & Ma 4+ plus 3 59% English 4+ 69% Maths 4+ 73% Art 100% A*-C Photography 96% A*-C Students at St Birinus School perform significantly higher than their male peers nationally.
Why were we so successful? The hard work from staff and students Exam practice and opportunities Revision classes High attendance Detailed analysis of the progress of each and every student to ensure that everyone is following the curriculum which best suits them High expectations and standards
Standards The bedrock for success Behaviour Attitude Respect Ambition Values Uniform Responsibility Attendance
Every St Birinus Student demonstrates Care, Courtesy and Commitment through: Leadership Shares the school s values Is a role model to others Speaks confidently Takes responsibility for actions and choices Engages in all aspects of school life Contributes positively to the community Attitudes and Character Shows kindness, tolerance and patience Focuses well on tasks Respects the learning of others Accepts teachers decisions without question Works well with other students Rules and Routines Attends school every day Moves around the school calmly Communicates politely Wears correct uniform Brings correct equipment Arrives punctually Enters a classroom as instructed Respects property Learning Presents work well Completes classwork and homework with 100% effort Works and listens in silence as directed Responds to teacher and peer feedback Revises thoroughly for tests and exams
There are two things successful students share: a desire to do well a growth mindset
Miss H Graham Head of Year 8 HGraham@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk
The Year 8 Team FORM TUTOR TG CONTACT Mr Burton 8.1 hburton@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk Mr Davies 8.2 sdavies@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk Mr Leach 8.3 dleach@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk Ms Andrews 8.4 kandrews@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk Miss Neal 8.5 hneal@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk Miss Rabey 8.6 hrabey@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk Mrs Doyle 8.7 sdoyle@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk
Attendance: the impact Attendance during one school year Equals days absent Which is about x weeks absence Which means this is the number of lessons you miss 95% 9 2 48 90% 19 4 96 85% 29 6 144 80% 38 8 192 75% 48 10 240 70% 57 11.5 276
Attendance Weekly tracking by tutors. Phone call in to school if they are unwell. Letter/email to let us know of appointments. Holiday requests must be submitted in advance and on a holiday request form available from Pupil Services.
Rewards: Acknowledging Achievements Credit system and certificates for achieving this End of term celebration ceremonies Attendance certificates Best Tutor Group award Breakfast with the Head of Year- first one this Friday
PSHEE Deep Learning Days Resilience, teamwork and anti-bullying Choosing the right options Health and wellbeing
Mr A Tristram Second in Science, Head of Biology and KS3 Science Leader atristram@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk
Year 8 Science: Class sets A and B side are parallel. 3 sets in each half year. Determined by end of topic tests, year end tests during year 7.
Year 8 Science: Progression Topic progress checks (Discrete Biology x3 Chemistry x4 and Physics x3): Recall and exam style questions Term 2, 4 and 6 exam style tests: Covers all topics taught in previous 2 terms Kerboodle Quiz/Homework: Each topic, students will complete a topic quiz Lesson Marking: Success criteria where to and how to make improvements
Year 8 Science: Help out of School Kerboodle text book: Activate 2 https://www.kerboodle.com/users/login Kerboodle Quiz / Homework Homework- check this on Show My Homework
Username: atristram Password: atristram Students with same name have a 1 at the end of their username Eg atristram1 Institution code: nun6
Mr T O Neill Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator, Maths toneill@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk
Year 8 Mathematics: 2 Year Scheme of Learning for Year 7 & 8 The Year Group is in halves which are streamed Equipping students with problem solving skills
Year 8 Mathematics: Assessments in Term 2 and Term 5 Personalised Learning Checklists Extra use of MyMaths and Maths Watch Take it Easy Competition Strategy Game Club
Looking ahead: In Year 9 Students enter KS4 and begin GCSE Edexcel Exam Board Students will be entered for Foundation or Higher tier GCSE Statistics in Year 10 Functional Mathematics Qualification
Contact Details Mrs Gothard zgothard@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk (Head of Maths, KS5 Coordinator) Mr Reynolds lreynolds@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk (Second in Maths, KS4 Coordinator) Dr O Neill toneill@stbirinus.oxon.sch.uk (KS3 Coordinator)
Miss H Rabey Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator and Second in English hrabey@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk
English 2017-2018 Year 8 English 8A1 Miss Furze 8A2 Miss Gibb 8A3 Miss Rabey (4) & Mr Elliott (2) 8A4 Ms Edmond 8B1 Mrs Carter-Tabasso (4) & Miss Furze (2) 8B2 Miss Gibb 8B3 Ms Edmond (4) & Miss Hopkins (2) Mixed ability 6 hours of English per fortnight 1 hour per fortnight Library skills focused session (crucial GCSE preparation)
English 2017-2018 Critical Skills and Knowledge: 1. Comparing texts 2. Writing for a purpose 3. Comprehension of a variety of texts 4. Structure 5. Context 6. SPaG 7. Writer s perspective and reader s reaction 8. Analysis of Language 9. Examining a statement about a text 10.Making predictions and inferences 11.Using language devices in own writing 12.Paragraphs 13.Tackling unseen poetry 14.Summary skills
English Curriculum Map 1 (7 weeks) 2 ( 7 weeks) 3 (5 weeks) 4 (6 weeks) 5 (7 weeks) 6 (6 weeks) Year 7 Writing with Power (2, 6, 11, 12) War Poetry (3,4,5,13,14) Detective Fiction (1,2,3,6) The Woman in Black (7, 3, 5, 14) Travel Writing End of year exam (2, 11, 12) Hamlet (3,5,8) Year 8 Persuasive Writing (Rhetoric) (6, 11, 12) Gothic Poetry (3,4,5,13,14) Dystopian Fiction (1,2,3,6,10) Journey s End (3,5,7,8) Nineteenth Century nonfiction (2, 6,11,12) End of year exam Romeo and Juliet (3,4,5,8,10) Year 9 Creative Writing (6, 11, 12) Conflict Poetry and Unseen Poetry (3,4,5,8,13, 14) Comparing Nineteenth Century and Modern Fiction (1,2,3,6,10) Treasure Island (3,5,7,8, 10) Of Mice and Men (3,5,7,8, 10) Year 9 Test Packs Section A Focus (1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14) mocks Year 10 Descriptive and Narrative Writing (6, 11, 12) Conflict Poetry and Unseen Poetry (3,4,5,8, 13, 14) Analysing Language and Structure in Fiction (1,2,3,4,6,10,14) An Inspector Calls (3,4, 5,7,8, 10) Macbeth (3,4, 5,7,8, 10) Writing to Argue and Persuade (2,4,6,11,12) mocks Year 11 The Sign of the Four (3,4, 5,7,8, 10) Conflict Poetry and Unseen Poetry (3,4,5,8, 13) Revision and Intervention Revision and Intervention Revision and Intervention
English GCSE GCSE English Language Paper 1 1 hour 45 minutes (Section A Reading, Section B Writing) Paper 2 1 hour 45 minutes (Section A Reading, Section B Writing) Spoken Language Non Examined Assessment GCSE English Literature Paper 1 1 hour 45 minutes (Shakespeare and the Nineteenth Century Novel) Paper 2 2 hours 15 minutes (Modern Texts and Poetry) Literature Texts: Macbeth, The Sign of the Four and An Inspector Calls
English Success Top Tips: 1. Read novels, newspapers, articles and extracts 2. Make the most of the library lessons in 3. Know that all of your lessons are part of a planned journey towards GCSE success 4. Learn quotations ready for Literature progress checks 5. Learn key English terminology 6. Work hard and ask for help
Jon Collins and Matthew Elkins Year 12 Students Tips for Year 8 SBS Success
Choosing the Right Options Ask about the course Keep an open mind Think about your options post-gcse Choose it for the right reasons Make sure you enjoy the subject!
Top Tips to Prepare you for Next Year: The Road to the GCSEs Know how your memory works Know how the exams work Always ask if you are unsure Take advantage of clubs and activities
Mr J Marston Headteacher The Options Process jmarston@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk
A Broad and Balanced KS3 Curriculum Maths History English PE Science Drama Maths Science Geography History English D & T MFL Art English Music Science Geography Maths PE E&M MFL Computing MFL
What changes in Year 9? What stays? English Science Maths PE E&M To choose from For example: Drama, Music Food, 21 st Century Design, Engineering, Product Design Art, Graphics, Art Photography History, Geography Psychology Media Studies PE Business Studies French, German, Spanish, Computer Science
The Options Process Parental Consultation Evening Wednesday 7 th February 2018 Options Assembly - 20 th February 2018 Options booklet Year 8 Options Evening Wednesday 28 st February 2018 Taster sessions Individual advice -as appropriate Options choices returned Thursday 15 th March
Thank you for your support with Year 8 this evening