Upper School Parent Induction 2021 11th August 2021
Aims To introduce our key middle and senior leaders To discuss what we mean by a Harrow Education - World Class Academic Performance - World Class Pastoral care and Leadership opportunities To explain how to access the parent portal To outline Online Learning procedures
Upper School Senior Leadership Team Acting Head of Upper School Kathryn Gavin
Acting Director of Houses & Head of Prep
Adam Pape
Academic Data Manager
Head of SR5
Head of VIth Form
Jeff Rothwell
Andy Brown
Amanda Poel
Whole School Staff Director of Teaching & Learning
Wellbeing Lead
Tyla Arabas
Kelly Adjei
Heads of Faculty English
Social Sciences
Humanities
Mathematics and Computing
Jennifer Martin
James Beere
Bryony Owen
Jeff Rothwell
Heads of Faculty Science
Creative and Performing Arts
Languages
Sport & PE
Dan Stonier
To be appointed
Simon Small
Tom Bell
Heads of House
Mr Jake Connor Head of Keller House
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Our School Counsellors
Mr Jonathan Stuart
Mrs Sapphira Beaudin
A Harrow Education
Our Vision & Mission Our vision
Our mission
A World-Class School Educational excellence ensures Bangkok Harrovians flourish at school and beyond, enabling them to lead purposeful and meaningful lives, able to influence their chosen profession and the world around them.
Our promise to our children Worldand leading their scholarship parents
Holistic education that builds leadership and personal qualities
Education that is safe, fun and purposefu l
Preparation for the best university and employment destinations
The reputation and heritage of the Harrow brand
Connections for life as an International Old Harrovian
A Harrow Education More than just academic… ▪ Inspirational Education ▪ ‘Holistic’ approach ▪ Exceptional pastoral care ▪ Lifelong friendships ▪ Extensive alumni network Our parents pay for a world class Harrow education, outstanding support, guidance and expertise. We endeavour to provide this world class service. ‘Once a Harrovian, always a Harrovian’
A World Class Harrow Education
World Class Academic Performance
High Performance Learning at Harrow A philosophy based on latest educational and neuroscientific research High Performance Learning World Class School Award May 2021
Thinking Skills
Performing Skills
Skills for the Future Driven by HPL by Thinking and Performing Skills
Thinking & Performing Skills
Meta-thinking
Empathetic
Linking
Agile
Analysing
Hardworking
Creating
Mastery
Leadership
Upper School Learning Journey & Curriculum Choose A Level subjects
Choose IGCSE subjects
Broad & balanced & exploratory
IGCSE
Choose courses & university
AS Levels & A Levels
Study for a degree at University 18
10-13 PREP
13 - 14
14-15 SR5
15-16
16-17
17 - 18
Sixth Form
18 - 21 University
Our IGCSE Results
2019
2020
2021
A*-A
67%
70%
Thursday
A*-B
88%
92%
Thursday
A*-C
97%
99%
Thursday
A*-G
100%
100%
Thursday
Our A Level Results
2019
2020
2021
A*-A
58%
68%
≏70%
A*-B
80%
88%
≏87%
A*-C
93%
99%
≏97%
A*-E
99%
100%
≏100%
CIE Outstanding Learner Awards
4 Top in World 7 Top in Country 13 High Achievement 21
2021 University offers
UK | City University of London, Durham University, Imperial College London, Kings College London, London School of Economics, Loughborough University, Met Film School, Newcastle University, Queen Mary London, UCL, University for the Creative Arts, University of Bath, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge, University of Edinburgh, University of Exeter, University of Glasgow, University of Leeds, University of Liverpool, University of Manchester, University of Nottingham, University of Southampton, University of the Arts London… US | Babson College, Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University, Emerson College, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, NYU, Purdue University, University of California Berkeley, University of California Irvine, UCLA, University of California San Diego, University of Pennsylvania… Others | Beijing University, University of Sydney, University of Melbourne, UBC, University of Toronto, Tokyo International University, Waseda, Nagoya University
World Class Pastoral Care & Leadership opportunities
Pastoral Support - Houses
Bryon
Churchill
Keller
Holistic education that builds leadership and personal qualities
Nehru
Sonakul
Education that is safe, fun and purposeful
Suriyothai
Houses - Head of House - Prep House leaders - Tutors & Co-tutors - Counsellors
Lots of House Events to look forward to
Leadership Skills Holistic education that builds leadership and personal qualities
Our Six Leadership attributes ● ● ● ● ● ●
Making a positive contribution to the community Applying knowledge with compassion Solving problems collaboratively Solving problems creatively Making just and responsible choices Facing challenges with determination
Boarding at Harrow
Boarding at Harrow
Joining the Upper School What you need to know...
Parent Portal
Any problems, please contact: ICTServices@harrowschool.ac.th
What can you see on the Parent Portal Your Details
Daybook
Activities
My DMS
Useful Links
Timetable structure & timing of the day • •
1 hour lessons 5 minute movement time
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2 week cycle
• •
Year 6-9 same IG/A level change
Online - modifications
12.30 for Prep students
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Speaking English
Inclusive approach
Online Learning Starting on the Thursday 19th August
Online Learning Timetable The running of the day differs slightly when we are online. There are 10 minute breaks after each class. Screen break and rest break. Tutor time at the end of the school day Important 15 minutes to touch base with friends and tutors.
Period 1
8.00 - 9.00
Period 2
9.10 - 10.10
Break time
10.10 - 10.30
Period 3
10.30- 11.30
Period 4
11.40 - 12.40
Lunch
12.40 - 1.40
Period 5
1.40 - 2.40
Tutor time
2.45 - 3.00
Online Learning - Guidance for Parents Online Learning: a Parents Guide
How can you help?
Online Learning - Guidance for Students
Online Learning - A guide for students in the Upper School
FAQ Does my son/daughter need to wear uniform? No not whilst online, the school shop will advertise when it opens again and parents will be invited to make appointments.
Will there be a buddy system to help your child make new friends? Yes - this will be arranged through the Houses and tutor groups.
How will the school deal with the need for exercise and textbooks? We are currently preparing school pack for collection. There will be a drive through.
FAQ
Which tools and software programs will be use for online learning classes? Zoom, Google Classroom, Jamboard, Padlet, subject specific programs, Kahoot
When do we get the logins to the parent and student portal? Later this morning they will be sent out to you
Communication for Success
Parents
High Performance Learning & Outstanding Achievement
Students
Teachers
Questions?
Thanks.
Q&A