Transcript the Secondary School

Welcome to the Secondary School
Year 7 Curriculum
Aims of this session:
 To provide information
about the daily routine
and expectations of
students in the
Secondary school.
 The Curriculum.
 Pastoral care.
Secondary School Leadership Team
Ms Rachael Hodgson
Head of the Secondary School
Ms Rachel Edwards
Deputy Head of Secondary
Ian Paterson
Assistant Head of Secondary student Wellbeing
Cate Nevengloska
Assistant Head of Secondary curriculum
Mr Patrick Moore
Head of Assessment and Reporting
Bruce Hector – Year Leader for Year 7 ([email protected])
The Secondary Office
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Ibu Endah
PA to Head of Secondary
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Ibu Anzi
Secondary Admin Coordinator
Timings of the Day
Start of the school day
07.50
Registration, Tutor period
07.50 to 08.00
Period 1
08.00 to 08.55
Period 2
08.55 to 09.50
Break
09.50 to 10.15
Period 3
10.15 to 11.10
Period 4
11.10 to 12.05
Lunch
12.05 to 12.50
Period 5
12.50 to 13.45
Period 6
13.45 to 14.40
Activities
14.50 to 15.40
Curriculum Philosophy
 Broad and balanced curriculum
 Lifelong learners
 Develop key skills
 Preparation for future study
 Holistic programme
 Life Balance
Academic Curriculum in Year 7
English – 8 lessons a fortnight
 Maths – 8 lessons a fortnight
 Science – 9 lessons a fortnight
 PE – 4 lessons a fortnight
 Performing Arts(music, drama, dance) – 5 lessons a
fortnight
 MFL x 2 – 8 lessons per fortnight
Geography - 3 lessons a fortnight
 History – 3 lessons a fortnight
Computer Science – 3 lessons a fortnight
Technology – 4 lessons a fortnight
 Art – 3 lessons a fortnight
 PSHE – 2 lessons a fortnight
Setting in Math's.
We aim for all our students to reach their mathematical potential.
The years 7 to 8 are set into 6 classes and year 9 into 5 classes.
Set 1: Accelerated, this is for students who find the subject most
accessible and are able to proceed at an unusually fast pace.
Set 2 to 5 (Sets 2 to 4 in year 9): These sets cater for the majority of
our student who can proceed at a relatively normal pace. Although
there is setting between these classes, we find that they proceed at
similar pace.
Set 6 (Sets 5 in year 9): This set caters for those students who find
the subject challenging and need to proceed at a slower pace.
Setting in English
 Students have been set based on their ability in English.
The aim is to ensure that students are placed in the group
where they make the most progress and work at a pace
which would be most suitable to their needs and ability.
 Year 6 have used a combination of previous years’
assessment data, initial baseline assessments completed
at the beginning of the year and teachers’
recommendations when placing students. In year 7, over
the course of the year, some students may move sets if the
teacher feel that they would make more progress in a
different group. Parents and students are always informed
of any movement in advance.
Setting in English
In year 7 - 6 sets in total.
2 top sets
3 mixed ability
1 support set
Elizabeth 0’Sullivan. Assistant
Faculty Leader – KS3
Personal Social and Health Education
Topics across KS3 include,
 Relationships, study skills, bullying, safety online,
and Sex Education are delivered.
 Letters will be sent home prior to the delivery of
the Sex Education component.
 Programme important in personal development.
 Delivered by the tutor.
BASELINE TESTING
Midyis testing takes place in the first few weeks
of Term and provides useful information about a
students potential by evaluating skills. The test
cannot be prepared for and the Midyis profile
created is used within the school to inform
learning and teaching.
The wider curriculum
 Curriculum Enhancement Days
 Visiting Speakers through PSHE
 The Activities programme
 Opportunities for community service
and community involvement
 Residential trips
Tutor Team at Key Stage Three
 Tutors should be the first point of
contact and play a crucial role in the
home-school partnership.
 Tutors care for the well-being of the
students
 Contact the tutor if you have a concern.
 Write a note in diary, call school or email.
 All e-mail addresses follow the same
pattern: name_surname @bis.or.id
What Year 6 Students look forward to
about Secondary School
More challenging
work
Having their own locker
Being treated more
like a grown up
New
Subjects
New Friends
New
Uniform
What Year 6 Students Worry About
“I’m worried about finding my way
to all my new classes and getting
shouted at if I am late”
“What if I
forget my
Locker
“I’m scared if I won’t remember all my
combination?”
Homework on time I will get a
Detention”
“I’m worried
about getting
split up from
my friends”
“I’m worried about
“I might get
HOMEWORK
DETENTION”
being hard”
The Swap Day
 Friday 6th June ‘The Real Deal’- Students
attend full day of lessons
 Tuesday 24th June ‘Student Wellbeing
focus. Making the transition.
 Monday 18th August – Orientation Day
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Lockers
Diary
Login details
Buddies
Look Forward!
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We recognise the differences between the Primary and
Secondary school.
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Different subjects, teachers, rooms and the need to be
responsible for books and subject specific equipment can
be daunting.
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The Swap Day help students to gain confidence and
remove any major fears they may have. These provide
students with the opportunity to find their way around the
Secondary School as well as giving students an idea of
what to expect.
If as parents you are feeling concerned or unclear about
what you need to know or have further questions please
contact myself or the Year 7 Year leader, Mr Hector.
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Importance of Homework
 A good, well-managed homework programme helps
children and young people to develop the skills and
attitudes they will need for successful life long learning.
Homework also supports the development of
independent learning skills and provides parents with an
opportunity to take part in their children's education.
 At BIS we aim to help our students develop into well
rounded, happy and healthy individuals with a variety of
outside interests. We believe that the school has a
responsibility to provide reasonable and well managed
homework activities to support this.
Homework, online information and Diaries
 Homework is recorded on BISNET by
teachers and in Diaries by students.
 Diaries are an important tool for KS3 students
and we ask parents to support us in
promoting its as it assists students with
organisation and time management skills.
 Teachers often write notes in the diary to
communicate to parents .
BISNet Parent’s View
Homework on BISNet
Homework Loadings:
In most cases, students receive two pieces of homework per
night.
Homework is regulated for students in Key Stage 3 via a
published timetable made available at the start of the
academic year. The time that students should spend on
their homework every evening should be approximately:
 Year 7:Maximum 40 minutes per night
 Year 8:Maximum 1 hour per night
 Year 9:Maximum 1 hour 30 minutes per night
Homework Expectations
If there are any issues encourage
your child to communicate with the
subject teacher directly or write a
note in the diary.
Communication should occur prior to
the homework due date.
Uniform
 Regularly checked by Tutors
 Take pride in the school Uniform
 In Home – School Agreement
 Persistent incorrect uniform a letter,
e-mail or phone call home.
Uniform
Physical Support- All about Balance
Sleep
Diet
Relaxation
Recreation
After school activities encourage
participation.
Emotional support
Students during years 7,8 &9 undergo major changes
both physically and emotionally.
 They can be unpredictable, moody.
 Students have a number of things to deal with…home,
school, friends.
 This stage of their lives can be difficult
 Maintain good relations, let them know they are doing
well.
 Develop a positive sense of self in your child
 Communicate
 Take an interest in what they are doing
Keep us in the picture
 All absences require a note or email from
parents
 Make sure we have correct email
addresses and phone numbers so we can
contact you easily
 Parental absence – please inform the
school and let us know who is looking
after your child.
Home School Partnership
Address a small issue before it
becomes a problem.
Well motivated students + great
pastoral care + supportive and
informed parents
= SUCCESS!