Exams

What you need to know if you’re taking exams…

The Examinations Office is on the top floor next to the Sixth Form Centre and handles all matters relating to students sitting external examinations. If you are taking exams, this is a really useful checklist to help you:

● Check for examination clashes and let the

Exams Office know immediately. ● Have your exam Statement of Entry with you all the times. ● Note the date times and venues of your examinations – get organised! ● Make sure you have the correct equipment eg; a clear plastic bag with two black pens, pencils, rubber and ruler.

Remember your calculator, protractor and compass for Mathematics; and coloured pencils for Geography, FT or DT exams. ● Calculators: check the batteries! Clear any stored programs/data, remove covers/lids prior to the examination. ● Use your locker for any materials that are not allowed in the examination.

This includes mobile phones! ● Arrive no later than five minutes before the examination begins. ● Enter in total silence and follow the instructions of the invigilators. ● Do a final check to see if you have any unauthorised material or equipment. ● Check that you have the correct examination paper and equipment. ● Read carefully and follow the instructions printed on the paper/answer booklet. ● If, during the examination, an invigilator discovers any unauthorised material or equipment or writing on your hands or arms, then this will be recorded in the log book and the relevant exam board will be notified. ● If you have a problem during the examination, (eg; need more paper) then raise your hand and an invigilator will come to you but remember examination questions can’t be explained to you. ● There should be no communication between candidates: talking, eye contact, looking around or making unnecessary noise is not allowed. ● Do not take away any materials provided in the examination eg; any unused booklets or your examination ID card. ● Remain in silence when instructed to leave the exam venue, think of other candidates who may be continuing after you leave. ● If you are ill: your parents need to inform the school as early as possible. ● If you feel your performance was affected during the exam due to the illness, you must inform the Exams Office immediately after the exam. ● If an unforeseen situation will make you late: please inform the school by phoning as soon as you are able. ● Finally, if you have any questions – come to the Exams Office at any time.

You’ll find us in: Room 291, on the second floor by the Sixth Form

Common Room.

For SSV Only