Park House Handbook by Lord Wandsworth College

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WELCOME TO PARK HOUSE

Contents Choosing the right subjects at GCSE

GCSE Reforms

Careers

Careers Development Programme

CORE SUBJECTS English

Mathematics

Modern Foreign Languages

The Sciences

OPTION SUBJECTS Humanities Classical Civilisation

Latin

Geography

History

OTHER OPTIONS Art and Design – Fine Art

Art and Design – 3-Dimensional Design

Computer Science

Design & Technology – Resistant Materials

Design & Technology – Textiles

Drama

Music

Religious Studies

Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Welcome to Park House! By the end of this term, your son/daughter must aboutwill the subjects they will be studying Wemake hopesome thatdecisions this booklet tell you that everything (hopefully!) for GCSE. that you need to know about life in Park.

There is a wide range of subject choices available to ensure that all pupils can select the ‘best fit’ for them, and teachers, We are sure that decisions. you will settle quickly before long willbe tutors and house staff are always available to guide pupils in their As youin make theseand decisions, you should know all the routines but if you are not sure of anything, just ask aware of their long-term implications by reading the guidance in the Careers section on page 6.

Core Subjects

a member of staff or another girl in the house—we are all here to help. Make sure you know the school rules—so that you know what is these core subjects, pupils are required to choose and what isn’t Beyond allowed

English

2 GCSEs • English Language • English Literature

or 9 with a Private Study option if this every has been Read the foyerGCSEs, whiteboard and the main noticeboard day discussed and agreed: so that you know what is going on!

Mathematics

1 GCSE

Option Be kind every day - toSubjects yourself and others

Modern Foreign Language

1 GCSE from • French • German • Spanish

Subject Options

subjects from the following to complete the total of 10

Art

A second language can be chosen from the optional subjects below

Science

A Humanity

Biology, Chemistry, Physics taught either as • 2 GCSEs (Double Science) • 3 GCSEs (Separate Sciences) 1 GCSE from • Classical Civilisation • Latin • Geography • History • Religious Studies

House address:

• Fine Art or 3 Dimensional Studies Computer Science Park House

Lord Wandsworth College Design & Technology Long Sutton, Hook, Hampshire • Resistant Materials or Textiles RG29 1SN Classical Civilisation House telephone number Drama 01256 860361 French

House mobile number Geography German History

07437 012223

Housemistress’s email

Latin ligginsc@lordwandsworth.org Music

Matrons’ email parkmatron@lordwandsworth.org

P.E.

Religious Studies Spanish THE DOOR CODE ON YOUR ARRIVAL A second humanity can be chosen from the BE GIVEN YOU WILL optional subjects in the column theVITAL right. ITonIS THAT YOU DON’T GIVE THIS CODE TO ANYONE 3 01

Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on the form. Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand. We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives. On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE Reforms Daily Routine Monday to Friday • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure;

7.15 am

The House is unlocked

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 candidate that theyBreakfast will be ‘in the 20% ofand those achieving grades in the subject’; 7.30 to 8 is am fortop 3rd, 4th 5th Form at Main7-9 School.

Sixth Form may have breakfast in Park more rigorous than previously; • In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment

am will be Registration: register personally withasMiss Liggins before • 7.40-8.20 The assessment mainly by exam. In some subjects such Drama and Art, other 8.20am types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak 8.20 am On Monday mornings there is a House meeting for all year groups in the Common to the relevant Head of Department. Tiering of exams

Room at 8.20am

8.30 am

Assembly or Tutor Session: check the assembly rota poster or foyer whiteboard

10.45 am

Break

12.50—1.50 pm

Lunch

The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students 9.00 am First of the the opportunity to show theirlesson knowledge andday abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

New

Wednesday: Sports afternoon grading structure

Current grading structure

3.45 pm End of lessons 9 is awarded to those pupilspm achieving whatEnd of the school 9 day and the earliest time you can go home 4.00 A* would currently be 8 4-5.00 pm Activity Session 1. You can go home at 4pm if you do not have activities. a top A*: perhaps at A around 96%+ Under the updated 5-6.00 pm Activity Session72. structure, the ‘good pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above 5 English is a 5, which is 6.50 pm All girls back in the House and hand in mobile phones (3rd - 5th Form) Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed 7.00 pm on A*-C Start of prep conditions (own room, working quietly) a C and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ D old system. 3 3rd Form— pack bag and tidy 8.30 pm Prep ends for the up statistics.

6.00-6.50 pm

9 pm 10 pm 10.15 pm

Tea

GOOD PASS (DfE)

E Prep conditions 2end F 1 WEDNESDAY early night. House is locked andGalarmed U U Curfew for the Sixth Form

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Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE Reforms Daily Routine Saturday • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure;

8 am

House is unlocked

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 8.30-9 am candidate is that theyBreakfast will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; • 8-9.15 In everyam subject, the content is more Register with demanding Matron and the assessment more rigorous than previously; • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will 9.15 am Latest time for all girls to register be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak to theam relevant Head of Department. 9.30 Activity Tiering of exams 11.30 am

End of Saturday School—lunch is available in the Main dining room

The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tiersheets and higher if one on single paper does not give all students Afternoon Sports Fixtures (team aretier posted theexam House noticeboard) the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

New grading structure

Current grading structure

After 4pm Routine Activities may run at any time in the evenings between 4.00pm and 9.00pm. These may be academic, 9 is awarded to those cultural or sporting. pupils achieving what 9 A* would currently be Please let Matron know your plans 8for the day so that we know where you are. a top A*: perhaps at A around 96%+ 7 You may be collected after 4pm, before 7pm, during prep break or after 9pm. Under the updated Do make sure you sign out with Matron personally or the tutor on duty before you go home. structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE) B 5 and above = top of C and above

pass’ for Maths and

5 English is a 5, which is 6.50 pmare no longerYou must be in your room getting ready to start prep Schools AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed onpm A*-C 7.00-9.00 Prep conditions: girls in their own rooms, house is quiet, no audible etc.the a C andmusic a B under statistics, but on ‘9-4’ D old system. 3 7.15 pm The prefect on duty will collect phones in (and check you are working quietly. statistics. E 2 8.30 pm 3rd Form prep ends - you need to remain quietF until 9pm. Pack your bag for the next day and tidy 1 up. G 9.00 pm 6th Formers may go to 6th Form Centre until 10.15pm (Mon-Thurs), 10.30pm (Fri U U and Sat) 9.30 pm

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Daily Routine After 4pm Routine (continued) Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in

9.45 pm so that next 3rd Form lights out—all mobiles and screens handed in to the tutor on duty. February year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at 4th Form lights out—all mobiles and screens handed in to the tutor on duty the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial andoffinal No showering or use hairdryers after this time. option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly 10.15 pm 5thhave Form lights out—all mobiles and screens handed in to the tutor on duty about the choices that been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options 10.15/30 pm Curfew and the House is locked and alarmed will be made based on the information supplied on the form. 10.45 pm 6th Form should be upstairs and in their own rooms. No screen use.

10.00 pm

The House should be silent.

Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand.

We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives. On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE HouseReforms Life WHAT TO WEAR should wear are your full school uniform LWC sports kit during the school working day, so until •You All GCSE subjects now graded and assessedor using the new 9-1 structure; 4.00pm or the end of your activities (whatever is later). • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; The dress code for tea is ‘relaxed’ BUT sensible! • In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; and Halfwill Terms •Exeats The assessment be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will Itbe is used also only worth remembering College finishes atskills. 4.00pm (or after your activity) on exeat or halfspeak terms. where they are needed to test essential For further information about assessment, please to the relevant Head of Department.

DRESS AND UNIFORM Tiering of exams You should wear your uniform from 7.45 am until 4pm or after your activities. You must wear College games kit for all sports and The new GCSEs are only split intoactivities. foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, For meals youPhysics should beSpanish. dressed appropriately. German, Maths, and Dress for outings and events will often be ‘smart casual’ - you need to make sure you have some suitable clothes in school for such events. with Miss Liggins before you go. NewIf in doubt check Current grading structure grading structure Make sure you have a white and/or flesh coloured bra to wear under your white shirts. 9 is awarded to those pupils achieving what 9 Skirt length: currently be just below or on the knee when standing tall. A* • would 3rd-5th Form 8 A*: perhaps at shorter than one hand width above the knee when standing tall. Be aware of back • a top Sixth Form: no A around 96%+ vents which can be rather high and are not 7 can rip. Skirts that ride up when you walk Under theappropriate. updated You must be in a suit with jacket—see dress regs for more details. structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE) B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above 5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer HAIR AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom C and 4 and, assessed A*-C be kept neat and tidy Your hair on should for girls inof1st toabove 5th Form, hair must be during a Ctied and aup B under the statistics, butday. on ‘9-4’ the working It should be natural in colour—any highlights should be subtle in nature and D old system. 3 statistics. professionally done. E 2 F Your hairstyle should not exhibit any extremes of fashion. 1 G U U

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE JEWELLERY AND MAKE UP You may wear a discreet amount of make-up Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices inwhen in school uniform • February Coloured nail varnish and any type nails are not allowed so that next year’s timetable can of be false blocked • and You can wear one stud or sleeper in the lower staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at lobe of each ear, one discreet ring, necklace and/or bracelet, butterm. notThere ankleisbracelets, when school uniform. the end of this the opportunity toin add • any Tongue/lip/eyebrow/nose or any other “unusual” piercings are not allowed in school supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly ABSENCE about theFROM choicesSCHOOL that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options

Planned absence (Dr family on events, driving lessons etc.) will be made based onappointments, the information supplied • the 48form. hours notice where possible • Ask parent/guardian to email in the details choices have been thefrom College • Once Permission must be made, sought thereserves Headmaster to miss academic lessons or sporting the right to withdraw any courses for which commitments if not medical / dental.there is insufficient demand.

Unplanned absence (illness, car breakdowns, We try to accommodate all subject choices within sudden events etc.) • the If you are boarding and feel ill please come and tell Matron/Miss Liggins or ask a friend to get us— prescribed framework. However, subjects are any time of the day. Mrs HH is here every night so do wake her up. sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing • prevents If at home, please email / phone the House before 8.20am to let us know you will not be in additional classes. If this is the case, we will • contact Matron can put you ‘off-games’ if you are unwell or injured you to discuss alternatives. • During the day, if you feel unwell, come back to House and talk to Matron. She will contact your On the following pages, you will find more information parent/guardian if needed about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Medication: Allmark. These will help you when weighing up by the students in the 3rd, 4th and 5th Form; it must be stored Painkillers and medication cannot be kept various factors involved in making the most with Matron. Sixth Formers need to declare what they have and fill out a form. appropriate choices. COMPUTERS/EMAIL Please use computers/ emails /social media sensibly. Remember that what you do on-line is very real. We have an Acceptable Use Policy—do read it so you know what the rules are. Your Houseparent will go through it with you and tell you your logon details. NEVER tell anyone your passwords. Stephen Badger Deputy (Teaching & Learning) Save yourHead work on to the school network - you will then be able to pick it up on any computer in school - or at home! You must bring your own lap-top to school and it is your responsibility to look after it. 02 10

GCSE HouseReforms Life Screen time must be limited especially before bed. The advice is no screen time 30 minutes before We ask are younow to self-monitor but if using we think there an issue we will act to protect your sleep •bedtime. All GCSE subjects graded and assessed the new 9-1 is structure; and wellbeing. • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; CARS •Sixth In every subject,may the content is more and the to assessment more rigorous than previously; Formers be allowed todemanding bring their cars school. We have a permission form your parent/ guardian must sign first; these forms are available on the VLE or from the School Office. Your driving • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will privileges will be withdrawn if you do break these very important rules. be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak to the relevant Head of Department. For you to drive or be driven by a student driver we MUST have permission from both sets (driver Tiering of exams of parents/guardians. and passenger) new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students The Signing In andtoOut the opportunity show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, This is one of Physics the most things you have to do at least 3 times a day. German, Maths, andimportant Spanish. Park operates a T-Card system which shows when you are: • In house New Current grading structure grading structure • In school but not in house • Out of school but on a school trip/activity awarded to those • 9 isOut of school 9 pupils achieving what A* would currently Your buddy willbe show you how this works and you will get the hang of it very quickly. 8 a top A*: perhaps at ask Matron to write in where you are planning to be after 4pm e.g. Horse riding Day book—please A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated Mon-Fri structure, the ‘good 6 with Matron GOOD PASS • Register before 8.20am personally or (DfE) Miss LigginsB pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above • Register with your tutor before 5 2pm English is a 5, which is are no longer • Schools Wednesday register with Matron before 2pm AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C Saturday a C and a B under the butbefore on ‘9-4’9.15am • statistics, Register D old system. 3 statistics. E 2 tutor on duty before you go home ALWAYS sign-out with Matron or the F 1 G Start of the New Academic Year We actively encourage all Park girlsUto be in House until 9pm for the U first 2/3 full weeks. This enables girls to get to know each other and there are quiet a few socials organised to enable everyone to get to know each other. 03 11

Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE Space Belongings Your and son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in WeFebruary have tosoask thinktimetable carefully about how much ‘stuff’ you bring to school. We have to ensure thatyou nexttoyear’s can be blocked everyone has enough space and that it is fairly and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices distributed. at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add Day pupils: desk,comments shelf or on drawer, chair: please any supporting both initial and final do bring in some photos /poster to personalise your work area. Shared cupboard space for sports bags. option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final Flexi pupils: drawersthe or allocation bedside of cabinet, options formbed, is submitted, optionsdesk, chair, shelf. Please do not bring in too many home clothes. Wardrobe/cupboard space is very Please bring in photos/posters to personalise your will be made based on the information suppliedlimited. on bed area. the form. Once have been made, College reserves Full andchoices weekly pupils: bed, 1the under-bed drawer, small single wardrobe, desk, shelf, chair. Please be the right to withdraw any courses for which there is of room or storage space. Do bring photos/posters to aware that you will not have limitless amounts insufficient demand. decorate your bed space/room. We try to accommodate all subject choices within Please do not leave your personal belongings the prescribed framework. However, subjects are around the House. You will find that Miss Liggins and the Matrons will remove them. sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT contact you to discuss alternatives. Health and safety in a boarding house is extremely important and therefore you really must follow the On the following pages, you will find information instructions which come from the more College’s Health & Safety Committee. about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Please readofthe full guidelines which can be found in the College rules at the back of this booklet. Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors Main points are:involved in making the most appropriate choices. • Always switch all appliances off when you are not in your room • In dorms only one item may be plugged into each wall socket • In single rooms a power extension block can be used with no more than four outlets. • Hair dryers and straighteners must be plugged directly into a wall socket—they should be left on a hard surface, not your bed or the floor. Stephen Badger Deputy Headbring (Teaching & Learning) You may not in your own kettles, toasters or TVs • No naked flames: candles etc.

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GCSE HouseReforms Life What to do in the event of a fire will be explained by your Houseparent and we’ll have at least 2 fire a term. It is are very important that you: using the new 9-1 structure; •drills All GCSE subjects now graded and assessed • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 • Either tell a member of staff, if safe to do so, or raise the alarm by shouting ‘FIRE’ or by breaking candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; the glass on the red box alarm. •• In every subject, content is more Do not try tothe put out the fire demanding yourself! and the assessment more rigorous than previously; • If you hear the alarm: stop what aresubjects doing immediately. • The assessment will be mainly by exam. you In some such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will • be Leave the house quickly and quietly by the exitinformation and go toabout the assembly point which used only where they are needed to test essential nearest skills. Forfire further assessment, please speakis signposted on the grass outside the main entrance. to the relevant Head of Department. • Do not stop to pick up any personal belongings. Tiering exams • At of night put on dressing gown and shoes; do not stop to dress fully; ensure that others in your dorm are The new GCSEsawake. are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students • opportunity You shouldtoline uptheir in SILENCE your year Consequently, groups. A roll call are willtiered be taken and you shouldFrench, stay the show knowledgein and abilities. exams in Biology, Chemistry, there to await further instructions from the member of staff present. German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. • Do not re-enter the House until told to do so by the member of staff present. FOOD AND KITCHENS New Current grading structure grading structure • The kitchen facilities in house are not provided as an alternative to attending meals. awarded to those • 9 isMilk, bread, spreads, fruit, tea, coffee, squash and hot chocolate are provided in the house daily— pupils achieving what check with Matron for the times9when these are available. A* currently • would Please don’tbebring in large quantities of food from home — particularly perishable products. 8 A*:can perhaps • a top You bringattuck in but you must either keep it in one of the house fridges or in your own secure A it! around tuck96%+ box. If you put something 7in the fridge don’t forget to name Under the updated • Follow instructions when using the microwave and be careful as food and drinks can get structure, thevery ‘goodhot. 6 GOOD PASS try (DfE) • Toasters are for toasting bread only—please don’t and cook them! B anything else in pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above 5 English is a 5, which is Schools no longer WE AREare A NUT FREE SCHOOL. PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANYTHING CONTAINING NUTS ONTO THE AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above assessed on A*-C LWC CAMPUS OR INTO BOARDING4 HOUSES. a C and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ D old system. 3 statistics. DUTY KITCHEN You should always wash up after you have used the kitchen. There is a daily rota E 2 but the person on duty should only need to do a general tidy for kitchen duty F round. 1 G HOUSE DUTIES We often run U whole house events and we like U all girls to get involved, helping to run things as well as supporting the events to maintain our excellent reputation!

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE GUIDING PARENTS You will occasionally be asked to show prospective parents around the school. you GCSE are asked toindo this, make sure you excuse yourself from any lessons Your son/daughter willWhen make initial choices being missed. You should February so that next year’s timetable can be blockedwear your best uniform; shoes must be clean and your hairwill neat and tidy. and staffing planned. They confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final GAMES AND ACTIVITIES option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final IN options SCHOOL form is submitted, the allocation of options You should attend games supplied and activity sessions as these are part of your official timetable. will be made basedall onschool the information on the form. If you are selected to play the major sport of the term or represent the College in a team then you Once choices been made, the Collegenotice reserves must fulfil yourhave commitment. 2 weeks is needed to miss a commitment and permission should the right to withdraw any courses for which there is be sought from the Headmaster. insufficient demand. IN We THE tryHOUSE to accommodate all subject choices within The house has lots of facilities: Nintendo the prescribed framework. However, subjects Wii, are table tennis, pool table, board games, large selection of dvds and fiction etc. for use in your free time. Please make sure you look after these so that everyone sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing can enjoy them. prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives. House Council— Meet once per half-term. 2 members of each year group. Chaired by the Head of On the following pages, you will find more information House about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of are Careers and Higher Sharon The minutes submitted to Education, your Housemistress whose responses will be published on the house Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the notice board. Items regarding the College in general will be brought up by the Head of House when factors involved making most thevarious prefects have lunch in with the the Headmaster. appropriate choices. Boarders’ Committee— 1 full boarder from each year. Meet once per half-term. Chaired by an Upper Sixth full boarder Family groups—inter-year groups for fun socials and discussing / debating Stephen Badger Deputy Headnew (Teaching & Learning) Buddies—all girls are assigned a buddy to help them integrate as well as having a dedicated prefect and U6 peer support. 02 14

GCSE HouseReforms Life Prep conditions: house is silent, no audible music, • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure;

Activities: working on prep tasks, revision, consolidation knowledge, noting, reading ahead, testing

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 yourself etc.. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

•Prep In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; time is a time for individual work.

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will You should in your at 6.50pm, have all skills. the stationery equipment to start at 7pm be used onlybe where theyroom are needed to test essential For further and information about ready assessment, please speak to the relevant Head of Department.

Throughout prep time you should be working at your desk, not lying or sitting on your bed.

Tiering of exams

3rd new andGCSEs 4th Formers hand in foundation their phone thetier start of prep thepaper prefect duty can get it The are only split into tierbefore and higher if one singleto exam doeson not give and all students back once prep conditions are over at 9pm the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

LAUNDRY New Current structure grading structure MATRONS LOOK AFTER ALL THE grading LAUNDRY IN THE HOUSE 9 is awarded to those All clothes should be named. 9 pupils achieving what A* would currently You should takebeyour dirty clothes every morning to the laundry room and make sure you put things in 8 a top A*: perhaps at the correct baskets. A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated You will find clean clothes in your cubby holes in the laundry room. structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE) B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above You are expected to change your bed 5 linen every other Tuesday. English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C and above = bottom .of C and above 4 in4 for assessed on A*-C Full boarders may put all their clothes washing. a C and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ D old system. 3 statistics. Weekly/Flexi boarders may put all school uniform, underwear andE games kit in for washing. Casual clothes should be washed at home 2 at the weekend. F 1 G Day girls’ laundry should be done at home. U U Washing and drying machines are for use by Matrons and resident staff only. 6th Form pupils may apply to Matron if they wish to do their own laundry. 03 15

Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE MATRONS Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked Matrons are on duty from Monday Friday from and staffing planned. They will confirmtotheir choices at 8.00am—9.00pm and on Saturdays from 8.00am— 6.00pm the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final They: option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly • about look the after yourthat laundry choices have been made. Once the final • options will usually be your first of call any medical issues form is submitted, theport allocation of for options • will areberesponsible for the domestic side of the house so expect to be chased by them if your room is made based on the information supplied on dirty/untidy or if you haven’t made your bed! the form. Once choices havethey beenare: made, the College reserves Most importantly, the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand. • · Always there to listen and help We try to accommodate all subject choices within Matrons have their own email address which the prescribed framework. However, subjects are is: parkmatron@lordwandsworth.org sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will MEDICAL MATTERS contact you to discuss alternatives. On the following pages, you will find more information Medication: about each subject, as wellmedication as some useful advice be from Painkillers and any other cannot kept by students in the 3rd, 4th and 5th Form; it must the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon be stored with Matron. Sixth Formers need to declare what they have and fill out a form. Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the can mostbe arranged via Matron, houseparent or directly through the DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS: These appropriate choices. Medical Centre. Doctor’s surgeries are held every Monday and Thursday afternoons. Day pupils should see their own doctor at home unless they are registered with one of the school doctors. StephenCENTRE Badger : HEALTH Opening times: Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) —6pm (Mon—Fri) 9am 9.30am —5pm (Sat)

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GCSE HouseReforms Life IF YOU FEEL UNWELL: • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; DURING THE DAY TIME: See Matron or any duty staff • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; IN LESSONS: Ask your teacher to come back to the house to see Matron—if • In every subject, the content is more demanding assessment more than previously; necessary sheand willthe arrange for you torigorous see a nurse. • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will DURING THEwhere NIGHT TIME: Walktothrough to Miss Liggins’s house and shout be used only they are needed test essential skills. For further information aboutand assessment, please speak knock—you can ring the house landline and mobile anytime to the relevant Head of Department.

Tiering of examswill be contacted if you are ill and have to be confined to House for a number of days or Your parents

need toGCSEs spendare time at home. The new onlyconvalescing split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, MatronsMaths, can usually you to medical appointments outside school if your parents are unable to. German, Physics take and Spanish.

DENTAL APPOINTMENTS: These should be made during the school holidays whenever possible. EmergencyNew and orthodontic treatment can be arranged via Matron. Current grading structure grading structure MINIBUS (Link with train station) 9 is awarded to those achieving what to take pupils9to Hook Station on Saturdays at 12.00pm or at 4.30pm on Fridays Apupils minibus is available A* would currently on exeat or halfbe term weekends. 8 a top A*: perhaps at 96%+ Aaround minibus also picks up from Hook 7 Station at 7.25 pm on Sunday A evenings. Under the updated structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD (DfE)bookingBsheet in Reception by Friday If you wish to use this service you need to sign up PASS on the pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above lunchtime, or by Thursday lunchtime 5 for an exeat/half term weekends. English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4and and above bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C This service is also available at the start end= of each term. a C and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ D old system. 3 statistics. E 2 MONEY AND HOUSE BANK F 1 G school bill or money can be We are cashless. Any money for tuck or events can be added to the transferred to the House account. Please ask your Houseparent for U U the House Bank details.

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE OCCASIONAL BOARDING If you a day pupil you need tochoices stay overnight, your parents/guardian should ask us if it is ok to Yourare son/daughter willand make initial GCSE in doFebruary so at least 24hrs in advance. so that next year’s timetable can be blocked You need to bring your own sleeping and staffing planned. They will duvet confirmor their choicesbag, at pillows and sheets. Day pupils are not entitled to their own bed and the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add you may have to use any bed which is available. You should not leave youron bedding on and the final bed on nights when you are not staying as the bed may be any supporting comments both initial needed by someone else. option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options MOBILE PHONES will be made based on the information supplied on the form. Mobiles Once have allowed been made, College You arechoices generally to the have your reserves mobile phone with you in school, (3rd Form only after the the right to withdraw any courses for which thereduring is Autumn half term), but it must be on ’silent’ the school day. If it does, your mobile will be insufficient demand. confiscated for a period of time. Sometimes you will be allowed to use your phone to record prep or useWe during lessons, but only if thechoices teacher says you can. try to accommodate all subject within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are Phones can be kept on a student’s person during the day but should be invisible unless in the boarding sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing houses or the Sixth Form Centre where they can be used; this also includes not listening to music prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will anywhere other than those locations. This would apply for the duration of each week Monday to contact you to discuss alternatives. Friday, regardless of the time of day. On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as be wellexempt as some from usefulthis; advice from The weekends would students could use phones in all areas of the campus at any the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon time, although phones must not be used at a meal table. Phones can be accessed during offsite trips Allmark. These will help when weighing up the (e.g. on a bus during anyou away sports fixture during the week). various factors involved in making the most Students can still use phones in a lesson when researching something that the teacher has asked them to. appropriate choices. Should a student wish to contact their parents using their own phone during the school day they can do this at main school reception (with permission from the receptionist), their boarding house or the Sixth Form Centre. Stephen Badger Deputy that Head connect (Teachingto & Learning) Watches the internet can be worn but notifications must be turned off unless in the boarding house or Sixth Form Centre. Mobiles should not be used after ‘lights out’. 3rd Formers are initially not allowed ‘mobiles in school, but thereafter they have to hand their mobile phones and other devices to the staff member on duty before lights out. 4th and 5th Form girls should hand their mobiles in to Matrons’ room before prep 02 18

GCSE HouseReforms Life and before bed time. • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; Please have your own battery powered alarm clock. • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; POST •Post In every subject, the is more demanding andbe thesigned assessment more rigorous than previously; is delivered tocontent the House daily and must for in Matron’s office. The “out tray” for post is on the foyer table—the postman will collect post each day. You can buy stamps and in letters • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types ofhand assessment will to post at the main College reception. be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak to the relevant Head of Department. Tiering of exams POSTERS We new like GCSEs you toare bring pictures liven uptier your dorm but please make youallonly The only posters split into and foundation tier to and higher if one single exam paper does sure not give students pin them to the notice boards provided do not blu-tack or sellotape any to the walls or furniture. the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, Prospective staff and other visitors will often be shown around the house and therefore German, Maths,parents, Physics and Spanish. any posters you put up must not cause offence to anybody. If a member of staff thinks a poster is unsuitable you will be asked to remove it. Posters containing the following should definitely be avoided; racism, nudity, sex, bad/crude language, blood and gore, anything which sets out to shock. New Current grading structure grading structure SATURDAYS 9 is awarded on to those Attendance Saturday morning is encouraged to enable you to take advantage of the varied array achieving what 9 take place over the two 50 minute sessions. Attendance is ofpupils additional activities and clubs which A* would currently beexpected that all those who board on Friday night optional but it is will wish to benefit from the 8 a top A*: perhaps at programme and day girls will appreciate the later registration time of 9.15am advertised Saturday A around 96%+ must attend). You may (full boarders afternoon 7 go home after your last activity if you have no Under the updated commitments. All girls must stay on Saturday afternoon if they are required for a structure, school commitment. the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE) B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above TAXIS 5 English is a 5, which is Schools longer You mayare notnohire a taxi without permission. The cost of taxis may be put on youron school bill ifbetween your AWARDING the border C and above = bottom of C and above assessedagree—you on A*-C parents should collect a4taxi4slip from Matron. a C and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ D old system. 3 statistics. E 2 F 1 G U U

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE TELEVISION, COMPUTER GAMES, ETC. You can watch TV from 4pm or after activities on any weekday (except during prep time). At the Your son/daughter will make initial GCSEyour choices in weekends boarders can watch TV at any time after their activities have finished on Saturday. February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at You should be watching DVDs or playing games on your laptop during prep time or after lights the end of not this term. There is the opportunity to add out. any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly If you are a film ofOnce girls the be final aware of the age rating. We have Netflix with a password about thewatching choices that havewith beenlots made. foroptions anything over a 15. form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on TIDINESS/BED MAKING the form. You are expected to keep your room tidy. Your room must be tidy before 8.20am Mon-Fri and if it is Onceyou choices been made,to the College messy willhave be expected tidy it in reserves prep break if not before! the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand. TUCK SHOP We try to accommodate all subject choices within Miss Liggins runs a small house tuck shopare which is open after tea and before prep time. the prescribed framework. However, subjects Essential toiletries may also be purchased from Matron. sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives. All girls in 3rd – 5th Forms are in a tutor group with other girls in the house in the same year. On the following pages, you will find more information about each as wellfor as some useful advice Your tutor is subject, responsible monitoring your from academic progress as well as your social, cultural and the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon sporting development. Tutors act as a channel of communication between you, your parents and Allmark. other staff.These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices. Make sure you write all your preps, merits, etc in your student planner as your tutor will check this regularly with you. 6th Form tutors are also responsible for helping you with your university applications. Tutors also help with the running of the house and in particular they take turns to be ‘on duty’ in the Stephen Badger house during the evenings. Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) Make friends with your tutor - they are there to help you!

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GCSE HouseReforms Life VISITORS you have friends in otherusing the new 9-1 structure; •We All encourage GCSE subjects areto now graded and assessed houses and invite them to Park at the appropriate • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 times. All visitors, male and female must keep to candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; the rules. • In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; visitor, including parents etc, In are allowed •• TheNo assessment will be mainly by exam. some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will beyond the foyer without permission from skills. For further information about assessment, please speak be used only where they are needed to test essential Matron or Mrs Guests must be signed in to the relevant HeadHW. of Department. and out. 1 guest per girl. Tiering of exams • Boys are allowed in the foyer and main common only The new GCSEsroom are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students • Behaviour should not knowledge upset, alienate or make the opportunity to show their and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, others feel uncomfortable German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. • Check the notice board for the days when each of the houses is open for guests. • You are responsible for the behaviour of your New Current grading structure grading structure guests. 9 is awarded to those WEEKENDS 9 pupils achieving what A* currently be a boarding house will be • would Every weekend 8 a top A*: House perhapsand at they will put on a social on Host A around 96%+ night and activities on7Sunday Saturday Under the updated • There is also a trip on a Sunday you can sign structure, the ‘good GOOD PASS (DfE) up for and go on. Make sure you6sign up in B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above time. Last minute additions are not 5 possible English is a 5, which is are no longer • Schools You may visit friends out of school for AWARDING on the border between C 4gains and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C if your Housemistress the weekends a C and a B under the statistics, but from on ‘9-4’ approval the parent/guardian D old system. 3 of the full statistics. boarder and from the parent/guardian of the E 2 host family. F • Over the weekend you must still remember to 1 G turn your T-card and sign out on the signing out sheet as well as signing back in. U U • Please read the white board and sign in with Mrs HH at times on board. • At weekends guests may be allowed into the 03 21

Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE main common room at times other than normal visiting will times: they must sign in and Your son/daughter make initial GCSE choices in behave appropriately February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked • and If there is planned. something want totheir do choices ask staffing Theyyou will confirm at Mrs HH and she can try and arrange it. the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add • any Wesupporting have a variety of things ininitial House comments on both andyou final can do at the weekend: arts and crafts, option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly baking, Wii etc... about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on the form. Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand. We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives. On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

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GCSE HouseReforms Life • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; • In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak to the relevant Head of Department. Tiering of exams The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Don’t forget! Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on the form.

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Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand. the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives. On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

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GCSE Reforms Boarding Principles & Aims At LWC, we focus on the needs of each of you as an individual, ensuring that people look out for and that youare look out for others. LWCusing is anthe environment in which you’ll be encouraged to push •you All GCSE subjects now graded and assessed new 9-1 structure; yourself by going beyond where you are comfortable in and out of the classroom, knowing you have • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 the support and guidance of your friends and the staff. We will encourage you to work on a range of candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; skills, such as sharing your strengths, keeping going even when things are tough, being curious about •your In every subject, content houses is more demanding assessment moreplaces rigorous than previously; world. Ourthe boarding are one ofand thethe most important for you to thrive and develop, and it is our aim to provide an environment in which each of you can do this. • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak • to the I will be courageous in doing what is right relevant Head of Department. The community will maintain an atmosphere where positive behaviour and relationships are Tiering of exams promoted by ensuring all voices have the chance to be heard. The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students • opportunity I will respect myself, andand theabilities. environment the to show theirothers knowledge Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, The community will provide a safe, supportive environment in which all individuals are able to German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. thrive; by fostering one of trust and mutual support which is relaxing, comfortable and suits the needs of all the boarders. New Current grading structure grading structure • I will encourage others to be who they are The community will support and encourage choices and diversity of others. We will preserve 9 is awarded to those the environment where people trust and help one another to become better people by pupils promoting achieving what 9 and communal responsibility within the house. a spirit of teamwork A* would currently be 8 A*: be perhaps at of and inclusive of others • a top I will aware A aroundThe 96%+ community will promote7openness and equal opportunities by celebrating Underthe thecultural updated diversity of the boarding community at LWC and by providing appropriatestructure, opportunities and the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE) activities to support this. B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above 5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C statistics, but on ‘9-4’ statistics.

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Choosing the right subjects forwe GCSE Cultural norms at LWC - What do and uphold here LWC CHARTER Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in • February I will work hard toyear’s be the best that can be and make the most of the opportunities given to me at so that next timetable can Ibe blocked the college and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at • the I will the There differences in other members of the community and seek to learn from each one endrespect of this term. is the opportunity to add of them. any supporting comments on both initial and final • option-choice I will endeavour act feel in aparticularly way that will benefit other people and leave them feeling good about formsto if you strongly themselves. about the choices that have been made. Once the final • options I will be supportive of the other’s aspirations and achievements. form is submitted, allocation of options • will I will remember that I represent the Lord Wandsworth College community regardless of where I am be made based on the information supplied on or what I am doing. the form. Once choices been made, the College reserves Breaching any have of the following constitutes a serious offence at LWC and, for it, pupils are most likely the right to withdraw any courses for which there Depending is to be placed on our disciplinary framework. on the seriousness of the breach pupils risk insufficient demand. exclusion at the first offence. The following (including anything that breaks UK law) are completely unacceptable at any time: We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are • sometimes Possessing, purchasing, using or supplying illegal drugs and legalised recreational drugs (including oversubscribed and availability of staffing tobacco, alcohol, e-cigarettes, poppers and prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will ‘legal highs’). Abusing or misusing any legal substance (solvents, prescription drugs, glue, etc.) to achieve a drug-like state. contact you to discuss alternatives. • Possessing, purchasing, using or supplying any sort of offensive weapon or using any object in a On the followingorpages, you will way. find more information threatening dangerous about each subject, as well as some useful advice from of incendiary materials (including flares, cigarette • Possessing, purchasing or supplying any sort the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon lighters etc); intentionally setting off/tampering with fire alarms or extinguishers; wasting the time Allmark. These will help when weighing up the the fire brigade). of those required toyou deal with it (including various factors involved in making the most • Any form of sexual activity between pupils of any age. Possession of pornographic material appropriate including choices. in electronic form on devices of any kind. Generating, sending, wilfully possessing, requesting or sharing any ‘sexting’ images. • Any form of inappropriate comment via any medium, whether ‘banter’ or sustained bullying, whether intent is present or not, that undermines individuals being who they are. Particular areas of concern would be around: race and ethnicity, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, Stephen Badger learning differences, gender identification and individual interest/aspiration. Deputy Head (Teaching & unintelligent, Learning) • Boreish, emotionally threatening and offensive behaviour that can intimidate and upset, exclude or belittle others through physical, verbal, written or electronic means. • Breaking bounds and/or the school’s driving policy, including any unauthorised absence (truancy) from any school commitment including co-curricular activities. • Behaviour that encourages members of the community to withdraw from their moral principles, including calling individuals ‘snakes’, ‘snitches’ etc. 28 02

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Theft, intentional damage, or unauthorised use (or access to) property belonging to another or theare college whether or electronic. • All person GCSE subjects now graded and physical assessed using the new 9-1 structure; • Bringing LWC, its pupils or staff into disrepute or danger through poor choices at any time and by • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 any media channels including the internet. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; • In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously;

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak to the relevant Head of Department. Tiering of exams The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

New grading structure

9 is awarded to those pupils achieving what would currently be a top A*: perhaps at around 96%+

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Schools are no longer assessed on A*-C statistics, but on ‘9-4’ statistics.

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Under the updated structure, the ‘good pass’ for Maths and English is a 5, which is on the border between a C and a B under the old system.

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GCSE Reforms Privacy Notice - Children (2nd Form Upwards) Personal data on you will be processed for the purposes of allowing you to make the best of your time Lord Wandsworth College. College using will therefore what is called a “legitimate interest” for •atAll GCSE subjects are now gradedThe and assessed the new 9-1have structure; processing basic personal data and sensitive personal data. The data the College holds will be the • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 minimum it requires to allow you to thrive in your years here. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; •The In every subject, content more with demanding thehave assessment morewith rigorous than previously; College willthe share youris data thoseand who contracts or deliver services to the College, for example: • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will Catering be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak Photographers to the relevant Head of Department. Health care Tiering of exams IT Contractor IT software provider The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, It is not Maths, necessary for data to be shared with other countries. The exception to this will be if you are German, Physics and Spanish. involved in any international trips that the College organises when you will be contacted for your consent; the consent will be limited in time and content if it is required. New Current structure be until grading The retention period for pupil datagrading will generally you structure reach the age of 25 years. 9 is have awarded those You thetoright to withdraw your consent to data processing at any time, however this will only pupilsto achieving 9 apply certainwhat groups of data for which you have given particular consent. A* would currently be 8 a top perhaps at data the College requires from you, should we need data from other sources we will We willA*:obtain the A around 96%+ contact you. 7 Under the updated structure, the ‘good 6 as necessary GOOD PASS We see the provision of personal data to (DfE) properly manage your timepass’ hereforand forand the B Maths 5 and above = top of C and above College to fulfil its obligations to you. 5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom has of C and above assessed on A*-C at any time about4 how You can complain the College handled your data. In the you a Cfirst and ainstance B under the statistics, but on should speak to ‘9-4’ your tutor. The College has also appointed the IT Manager as its ‘Privacy Officer’ to D old system. 3 statistics. deal with enquiries concerning the College’s uses of personal data. The Privacy Officer is currently: E 2 c/o IT Manager, College, Long Sutton, Hook RG29 1TG. The mccrackend@lordwandsworth.org and Information Commissioner is available at: ICO helpline is 0303 123F1113. 1 G U U

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE College Rules General Principles WeYour hope that the formal rules outlined here will son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in be seen by all members of the College community to beFebruary reasonable, necessary and a help to a happy so that next year’s timetable can be blockedlife together. The normal events and circumstances of and College lifeplanned. are covered in confirm these rules; but Lord staffing They will their choices at Wandsworth College expects the behaviour of its pupils to be at all times guided by common sense, by loyalty to the good name of the College and its the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add ethos and overwhelmingly by consideration for the feelings of others. No rules can provide for every any supporting comments on both initial and final eventuality. What follows is a set of pointers and guidelines: it does not set out to cover any more option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly than the most obvious situations. about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options

Conduct will be made based on the information supplied on Depending the form. on context, should pupils breach any of the following, they will most likely be placed on our disciplinary framework with an SLT detention as the minimum sanction, experience restorative Once or choices been made, College reserves of the breach pupils risk permanent exclusion at the justice both.have Depending onthe the seriousness the right to withdraw any courses for which there is that breaks UK law) are inappropriate within this first offence. The following (including anything insufficient demand. culture at any time: We try to accommodate all subject choices within • the Possessing, purchasing, using subjects or supplying illegal drugs and legalised recreational drugs (including prescribed framework. However, are tobacco, alcohol, e-cigarettes/vapes, poppers sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing and ‘legal highs’). Abusing or misusing any legal substance (solvents, prescription drugs, prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we glue, will etc.) to achieve a drug-like state. • contact NB Sixth formers are able to consume alcohol when it is served and monitored by members of you to discuss alternatives. staff who have sought the permission of the Headmaster for that to take place. the following pages, you will find or more information • On Possessing, purchasing, using supplying any sort of offensive weapon or using any object in a about each subject, as well as some useful advice threatening or potentially dangerous way.from Head of Careers and Higher • the Possessing, purchasing or Education, supplyingSharon any sort of incendiary materials (including flares, cigarette Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the lighters, etc.); intentionally setting off/tampering with fire alarms or extinguishers; wasting the time various factors involved making most of those required toindeal withthe their actions (including the fire brigade). • appropriate Any form choices. of sexual activity between pupils of any age. Possession or pornographic material including in electronic form on devices of any kind. Generating, sending, wilfully possessing, requesting or sharing any ‘sexting’ images. • Any form of inappropriate comment via any medium, whether ‘banter’ or sustained bullying, whether intent is present or not, that undermines individuals being who they are. Particular areas Stephen Badger of concern would be around: race and ethnicity, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, Deputy Head (Teaching & gender Learning)identification and individual interest/aspiration. learning differences, • Boorish, emotionally unintelligent, threatening and offensive behaviour that can intimidate and upset, exclude or belittle others through physical, verbal, written or electronic means. • Breaking bounds and/or the school’s driving policy, any authorised absence (truancy) from any school commitment including co-curricular activities. 32 02

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Behaviour that encourages members of the community to withdraw from their moral principles, calling individuals ‘snakes’, ‘snitches’, • All including GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the etc. new 9-1 structure; • Theft, intentional damage, or unauthorised use (or access to) property/possessions belonging to • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 another person or the College whether physical or electronic. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; • Bringing LWC, its pupils or staff into disrepute or danger through poor choices at any time and by • In every subject,channels the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; any media including the internet. • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will Pupils involved in the oressential supply skills. of illegal drugsinformation or volatileabout substances shall be dealt be used only where theyuse, are possession needed to test For further assessment, please speak with in accordance with the College’s Substance Misuse Policy which is available from the VLE or from to the relevant Head of Department. Reception. Pupils (and parents) should ensure that they have read and understood this policy. Any Tiering of exams of staff or visitor should feel comfortable and not embarrassed by the over-familiar pupil, member behaviour of other people. The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, It is against the law to smoke on College premises. Pupils caught in the company of smokers German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. (e-cigarette or otherwise) can expect to be treated as if they were smokers themselves. Pupils should not engage in any form ofNew gambling for monetary Currentreward or material gain. grading structure grading structure The agreement of the relevant Houseparent(s) must be obtained before the holding of raffles, 9 is awarded to sweepstakes orthose auctions (where such events are to be on a whole College basis the Headmaster’s pupils achieving what 9 permission is required). A* would currently be 8 a top A*: perhaps at No food, drink, cutlery or crockery may be taken from the Dining Hall. A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated Bounds structure, the ‘good 6 except:GOOD PASS (DfE) The whole College estate is in bounds B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above • The College Farm Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance premises and Works Department 5 English is a 5,premises. which is are no longer • Schools Fields other than when crossed by a recognised footpath and when on that footpath. AWARDING on the border between C 4 andStudios, above = bottom of C and above 4 Art on A*-Cand Technology Areas, • assessed The Design Laboratories, Sports Centre and Pool, a CSwimming and a B under the statistics, butother on ‘9-4’ and any main College building without permission. D old system. 3 • statistics. The Woods and the Spinney, without permission. E • No pupil may leave the College 2 Estate unless on an official school outing without the permission of F their Houseparent. 1 • All licensed premises are normally out of bounds, but anyone G who has reached the age of 18 years and has received their Houseparent’s and parents’ consent U U may use a Public House between 7.00 pm and 10.00pm on Saturdays and between 12 noon and 2.00pm on Sundays, but may only purchase a pre-arranged quantity of beer, cider or wine for consumption on the premises, usually a maximum of two pints of beer or the equivalent. 33 03

Choosing the right subjects for GCSE College Rules Particular to Juniorwill House Your son/daughter make only initial GCSE choices in • February Unless so special permission has been granted that next year’s timetable can be blockedby the Junior Houseparent no Junior pupils are permitted to return to Junior House during and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices the at working school day. • the When moving between Junior House and the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add main College area, pupils should always be accompanied by at least one other pupil. any supporting comments on both initial and finalJunior pupils should stay within the main College area during the working day and when they have returned to Junior House they must stay within the option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly Junior House boundaries. about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options House Rules will be made based on the information supplied on • the Pupils form.should not be congregating outside when it is dark. All pupils are required to follow the rules set out in the ‘After Dark’ notice displayed in House. choices have been the College reserves • Once No pupil present on made, site may leave the environs of his/her House during PREP time or between the the right to withdraw any courses for which there is the permission of the member of staff on duty. end of PREP and 7.30am unless he/she has insufficient demand. th th • 6 Formers are allowed to use the 6 Form Centre, with permission from the member of staff on duty and provided they are with at least We try to accommodate all subject choices withinone other person, between 9.10pm and 10.10pm but must be back in House by 10.15pm. the prescribed framework. However, subjects are • sometimes 6th Formers are allowed, permission from the member of staff on duty, to visit other Houses oversubscribed andwith availability of staffing between 9.10pm and 10.10pm but must be back in House by 10.15pm and must be with at least one prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will other person. contact you to discuss alternatives. • 6th Formers who have private study periods may work during these periods in the Library, in their On the rooms, followinginpages, you will find information own departments ormore in the 6th Form Centre. about each subject, as well as some useful advice from • No pupil may go into another’s room or dormitory between lights out and breakfast. the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon • Music should not be audible outside the dormitories or study bedrooms. These will help weighingposters up the should only be attached to the pin-board areas in each • Allmark. To avoid damage toyou thewhen paintwork, various factors involved in making the most room. Pictures and decoration on study bedroom and dormitory walls must be respectful. Items appropriate choices. liable to cause offence or embarrassment must be removed. Visiting Other Houses Pupils may only visit the area of the House designated for visitors. At any other time permission from a member of the House staff must be sought. Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) Electrical Appliances Pupils are not permitted to have anything with a heating element, e.g. a television set. The only electrical appliances allowed in pupils’ rooms are low-powered audio systems, razors, hair styling equipment, battery chargers, mobile phones (in line with the school and boarding house approach to mobile phones) and computers. 34 02

GCSE Reforms College Rules No extra leads may be taken from the central light and no abnormal light shades may be fitted. • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; In single study bedrooms, a recognised fused adaptor lead may be fitted to the wall socket. In other • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 dormitories, only one electrical appliance may be plugged into each wall socket at any one time. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; •All In electrical every subject, the content is more demanding and the rigorous than appliances and power extensions areassessment subject tomore the College PATpreviously; testing procedure. • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will Power extension blocks and stripstoshould have askills. maximum of four outlets. Extensions should not be be used only where they are needed test essential For further information about assessment, please speak used in series, but each plugged directly into the wall socket. Power extensions should be switched to the relevant Head of Department. off or unplugged when the room is unoccupied. Tiering of exams Electrical items switched on or charging clocks laptops the room is unoccupied should The new GCSEs areleft only split into foundation tier andi.e. higher tier or if one single when exam paper does not give all students be plugged directly into the wall socket, and left on a solid surface not including the floor or bed. the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. Appliances with heated elements such as hair dryers and straighteners must be plugged directly into the wall socket and not via an extension or block. They should be unplugged immediately after use and left on a solid surface, not includingNew the floor or bed. Current grading structure grading structure Mobile Phones and headphones: 9 is awarded to Use thoseof IT and Mobile Phone and Other Electronic Equipment Policy. Please refer to 9 pupils achieving what A* would currently be Leaves and Exeats 8 a top A*: perhaps at be sought from the pupil’s Houseparent for all leave involving: Permission should A 96%+ from College during working • around Absence hours. 7 Under the updated • Absence overnight, except day pupils. structure, the ‘good • Absence from assemblies, PREP6or meals.GOOD PASS (DfE) B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above • Going off campus. 5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C and above = bottom of C and above assessed on A*-Cmust be notified by4the 4host Houseparent(s) and the visitor’s own parents if pupils wish toB take aC and a underleave the statistics, butor onat ‘9-4’ from school a home other than their own. If boarding pupils are taking leave at a home D old system. other 3 statistics. than their own after an away game the Houseparent must have received the relevant permission. The E Houseparent will communicate this 2to the member of staff in charge of the team. F 1 G Guests The Houseparent’s permission mustUbe sought if a pupil wishes toUbring guests, other than parents or relations, on to the Estate or into Boarding Houses. All guests should register with the member of staff on duty on entering a Boarding House. 35 03

Choosing the right subjects for GCSE College Rules Transport NoYour liftsson/daughter are to be accepted fromchoices anyone will make onsite initial GCSE in apart from a member of staff performing an authorised duty. February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at Under certain the Headmaster may grant permission to Upper 6th Formers, and Lower the end of thiscircumstances term. There is the opportunity to add th 6 any Formers during the summer have supporting comments on bothterm, initialto and finaltheir cars at College. See Cars in the Sixth Form Policy. option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly Noabout pupilthe may travel in have a taxi unless they have obtained permission from their Houseparent or unless choices that been made. Once the final theoptions journey has been arranged by Reception and the pupil’s Houseparent and parents are aware. form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on Nothe pupil may travel in a car driven by another pupil, unless the necessary paperwork has been form. completed by the parents/guardians of all the pupils involved and permission has been given by the Once choices have beeninmade, the College Headmaster. See Cars the Sixth Formreserves Policy. the right to withdraw any courses for which there is Noinsufficient pupil maydemand. come to, or leave College on a motor cycle, or keep and ride a motor cycle, or ride on theWe pillion of a motor cycle, unless driven by their parents. try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are The use of bicycles, roller and blades, scooters, skateboards and other similar items is not permitted by sometimes oversubscribed availability of staffing pupils on the College grounds unless permission prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will has been granted by a member of staff for a specific reason. is the case a safety helmet must be worn, together with other relevant protection. contactWhen you tothis discuss alternatives. On the following pages, you will find more information Uniform and Dress Codes about each subject, as st th well as some useful advice from All pupils from 1 -5 Form are expected to wear the official Lord Wandsworth College uniform and all the Head of Careersto and Higherthe Education, Sharon pupils are required follow dress code appropriate to their year group. Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the can mostbe found in the College uniform guide. The uniform items and dress codes appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE Pupil’sReforms complaints procedure is an subjects important piece of information for you, but we •This All GCSE are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1sincerely structure; hope you will never need it! • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 Introduction candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

If a pupil is unhappy about anything that occurs in College, then he/she may complain about this

•either In every the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; tosubject, the relevant teacher or to his/her houseparent(s).

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will The complaint maythey be personal or it may fall Whistleblowing category. Thisspeak is be used only where are neededintonature test essential skills. Forwithin furtherthe information about assessment, please when the concern relates to some form of malpractice at the College such as actual or suspected to the relevant Head of Department.

criminal offences, failure to comply with legal obligations, serious health and safety risks, damage to

Tiering of exams the environment, academic malpractice, financial and procedural irregularity, deliberate suppression

or concealment any of into these. Students be tier reassured thatexam in raising any such concerns, their The new GCSEs areof only split foundation tiershould and higher if one single paper does not give all students actions will be viewed positively and that they will be protected from victimisation. the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

Whatever the nature of the complaint it will be treated seriously and a response made. If the response is not, in the view of the New pupil, satisfactory, or if the complaint is a particularly Current grading grading serious one, then he/she should refer the structure matter to either the structure Deputy Head or the Headmaster. This should be done in writing. The Deputy Head or the Headmaster will aim to deal with the complaint 9 is awarded those within a weektoand will make a written response. 9 pupils achieving what A* would currently be 8 a top A*: Stage 1 – perhaps InternalatResolution A around 96%+ Oral discussions, separately, with both against. These 7 the pupil and the person being complainedUnder the updated discussions will need to be followed by written accounts, which will be discussed structure, with both the pupil the ‘good 6 GOOD and their Houseparent. The preliminary decision ofPASS the(DfE) Deputy Head will be given to the B / Headmaster pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above Houseparent and discussed with the person complained against. 5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed A*-C Discussion Stage 2 –on Further a C and a B under the but on ‘9-4’ is necessary a meeting of the pupil, the Houseparent Ifstatistics, further discussion and theold person complained D system. 3 statistics. against will be chaired by the Deputy Head / Headmaster. Ultimately, the Deputy Head or the E 2 Headmaster will write to both the pupil and the person complained against, giving the decision. F 1 G Stage 3 – Independent Advisor If the pupil is dissatisfied with this response then he/she may take U Uthe case to an independent person. The person appointed by the College to act in this independent capacity is the school counsellor. She can be contacted by calling the Medical Centre on 01256 860248.

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Choosing the rightprocedure subjects for GCSE Pupil’s complaints The counsellor will arrange a meeting with the pupil at which she will listen to the complaint. She will discuss with either will themake Headmaster orchoices the Deputy Head, as appropriate, and provide a written Your son/daughter initial GCSE in response to the pupil and to the College. This response will either state that she supports the February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked College’s actions, or that she recommends that the College revisits the pupil’s original complaint. and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add Contact Details comments on both initial and final any supporting option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly • about Deputy Head, Lord Wandsworth the choices that have been made.College Once the final Tel: 01256 860206 • options The Headmaster, Lord Wandsworth form is submitted, the allocation of College options Tel: 01256 860348 • will The Independent Counsellor, Health Centre Tel: 01256 860248 be made based on the information supplied on the form. Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand. We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives. On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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New grading structure

9 is awarded to those pupils achieving what would currently be a top A*: perhaps at around 96%+

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Schools are no longer assessed on A*-C statistics, but on ‘9-4’ statistics.

Current grading structure

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GOOD PASS (DfE) 5 and above = top of C and above

AWARDING 4 and above = bottom of C and above

B C D E F G U

Under the updated structure, the ‘good pass’ for Maths and English is a 5, which is on the border between a C and a B under the old system.

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