Summerfield House Handbook by Lord Wandsworth College

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WELCOME TO SUMMERFIELD 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 Summerfield House! We hope that this booklet will tell you everything that you need

By the end of this term, your son/daughter must make some decisions about the subjects that they will be studying to know about life in Summerfield. for GCSE.

We are sure that you will settle in quickly and before long will

There is a wide range of subject choices available to ensure that all pupils can select the ‘best fit’ for them, and teachers, know all the routines but if you are not sure of anything, just ask tutors and house staff are always available to guide pupils in their decisions. As you make these decisions, you should be a member of staff or another boy in the house—we are all here aware of their long-term implications by reading the guidance in the Careers section on page 6.

Subject Options Core Subjects English

2 GCSEs • English Language • English Literature

Mathematics

1 GCSE

Modern Foreign Language

1 GCSE from • French • German • Spanish

to help. Read the notice boards and screens every day so that you know what is going on! Beyond these core subjects, pupils are required to choose from the following to complete totalwhat of 10 is Make sure you subjects know the school rules—so that youthe know or 9 with a Private Study option if this has been and what isn’t GCSEs, allowed discussed and agreed: Work hard and have fun! Option Subjects 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 ComputerSummerfield Science House

Lord Wandsworth College Design & Technology Long Sutton, Hook, Hampshire • Resistant Materials or Textiles RG29 1TD Classical Civilisation House telephone number Drama 01256 860374 French

Houseparent’s email Geography

bevend@lordwandsworth.org

German

History Assistant Houseparent’s email Latin norgaardj@lordwandsworth.org Music

Matrons’ email summatron@lordwandsworth.org

P.E.

Religious Studies

Spanish THE DOOR CODE ON YOUR ARRIVAL YOU WILL A second humanity can be chosen from the BE GIVEN 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;

7.00-7.30 am

Time to get up and about—you have to wake yourself up!

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 candidate isam that theyRegistration will be ‘in the top of those achieving grades in the 7.30-7.50 for 20% 3rd-5th Form boarders and7-9 then upsubject’; to breakfast

(6th Form may have breakfast in house) more rigorous than previously; • In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment

am Day pupils Formsubjects register in the Well and Art, other types of assessment will • 8.20 The assessment will be mainly by and exam.6th In some such as Drama be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak 8.20 am Note that every Monday morning we have a house assembly for all at 8.20am to the relevant Head of Department. Tiering of exams

Monday to Friday:

8.35 am School assembly ortier Tutor according toexam dailypaper timetable The new GCSEs are only split into foundation andSession higher tier if one single does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, 9.00 am First lesson of the day German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. 10.45 am

Break

12.50-1.50 pm

Lunch

3.45 pm

End of lessons

New grading structure

Current grading structure

9 is awarded to thoseActivity sessions start 4.00 pm pupils achieving what 9 A* 5.00 Activity Session 1. wouldpm currently be End of the school working day for pupils attending 8 a top A*: perhaps at 6.00pm End of the school working day for pupils attending Activity Session 2. A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated Day pupils may leave at these times although they are encouraged to stay for structure, the ‘good PASS (DfE) tea and evening6activitiesGOOD including prep. (Occasional evening pass’ enrichment events B for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above are compulsory 5 for all of a particular year group). On the rare occasion dayis English is athat 5, which Schools are no longerpupils have no further school commitments or activity sessions, they may leave at AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C 4.00pm. a C and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ D old system. 3 6.00-6.50 Tea statistics. pm E 6.50 pm All boys back in 2the House after tea. Register for prep with duty tutor. F 1 7.00 pm Start of prep G U U

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Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE Reforms Daily Routine WHAT TO WEAR should wearare your school LWC during the school working day, so until •You All GCSE subjects nowfull graded anduniform assessedor using thesports new 9-1kit 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 please don’t wear dirty shorts. You will be sent back to your •boarding In every subject, more and the assessment more rigorous than previously; housethe tocontent changeis if youdemanding do. • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will Exeats Terms be usedand onlyHalf where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak Ittoisthe also worth remembering College finishes at 4.00pm (or after your activity) on exeat or half terms. 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 Saturday the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

8.45—9.15 am

Breakfast

9.15 am

Latest time to register

9.30 am

Activity

11.30 am

End of Saturday School

New grading structure

Current grading structure

9 is awarded to those pupils achieving whatLunch 9 12.00 pm would currently be 8 Afternoon a top A*: perhaps at Sports Fixtures around 96%+ 7

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

5 4 3 2 1 U

A* A 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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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Daily Routine EVENING ROUTINE Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in

Activities run at year’s any time in thecan evenings between 4.00pm and 9.00pm. These may be academic, Februarymay so that next timetable be blocked cultural or sporting. These are voluntary, but pupils (including day pupils) will be expected to attend and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at some specified compulsory enrichment or school events, and are expected to attend rehearsals, etc. the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add to any which they are committed. supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly You maythe bechoices collected at any time in the evening about that have been made. Once the finalbut you must sign out before you leave. options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on 6.50 pm Prep registration in houses the form.

7.00-9.00 pm

Quiet time in houses during which prep is completed

9.35 pm

3rd form should be in rooms ready for bed. Hand in ALL electronic

Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right any courses for which is Form Centre until 10.10 pm 9.00 pm to withdraw 6th Formers may go there to 6th insufficient demand.

We try to accommodate all subject choices withiniPods etc. for overnight storage. devices - ‘phones, iPads, the prescribed framework. However, subjects are 9.45 pm oversubscribed 3rd Form out of staffing sometimes and lights availability prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will 9.45 pm 4th form should be in rooms ready for bed. Hand in ‘phones for over contact you to discuss alternatives.

night storage.

On the following pages, you will find more information 10.00 pm 4th Form lights out about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head andform Higher Education, Sharon 10.05 pm of Careers5th should be in rooms ready for bed. Hand in ‘phones for over Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the night storage. various factors involved in making the most 10.15 pm 5th form lights out appropriate choices.

6th form must be back in house. External doors are locked

From 10.30 pm

6th form must be in their own rooms

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE HouseReforms Life ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; If you will not be in school for any reason, your parents should ’phone the boarding house by 8.30 am • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 to let us know. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; •Apart In every subject, the content is more demanding the assessment more rigorousto than from special occasions (e.g. a family and wedding), you are expected bepreviously; in school throughout the term, including representative sports on Saturday afternoons. • 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 Boarders should not out midweek unless it is to return to their own homes. to the relevant Head of be Department. Tiering of exams Requests for leave of absence from lessons or representative sport/music/drama must be made in writing by your Headmaster. The exception to this is paper an appointment the dentist, The new GCSEs are parents only split to intothe foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam does not give to all students physio etc. where a telephone call or email to Mr Beven is OK. the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. If the request involves missing a weekday afternoon activity/sport it is YOUR responsibility to obtain permission from the member of staff who runs the activity that will be missed. New Current grading structure structure If you have been ill and are going to be ‘off games’ on grading your return, please arrange an explanatory note or email upon your return. 9 is awarded to those pupils achieving what 9 A* would currently be 8 a top A*: perhaps at A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated 6 Schools are no longer assessed on A*-C statistics, but on ‘9-4’ statistics.

5 4 3 2 1

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

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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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE CARS Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in From the Summer Term in timetable Lower 6th, Formers may be allowed to bring their cars to school if they February so that next year’s can6th be blocked have been granted permission by the Senior Deputy Headmaster. Permission forms are available from and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at thethe VLE. end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final You may not travel carfeel driven by another pupil unless we receive written (or email) permission from option-choice formsinifayou particularly strongly your parents and the parents of the driver. about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options Your permissionsupplied for youon to travel with the parents/friend of another pupil. Organise willparents be madehave basedto ongive the information this in good time. the form. Once choices have been made, the College reserves COMPUTERS/EMAIL the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand. The four house computers are for academic work only. We try to accommodate all subject choices within Please do not fiddle withHowever, any of subjects the computer settings – if there is a problem please report it to a the prescribed framework. are member of staff. sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will Save youryou work on to the school network - you will then be able to pick it up on any computer in school contact to discuss alternatives. - or at home! On the following pages, you will find more information about subject, welldevice as someto useful advice You mayeach bring youras own school butfrom it is your responsibility to look after it. the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Ink and paper are expensive - please do not waste them by printing out unnecessary stuff! Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various involved in making thethe most Access tofactors your email address and College network: appropriate choices. Your username for the school network will be your surname followed by your first initial. e.g. Joe Smith = smithj. First and second initials are used in cases where the username is already in use by another pupil or staff Stephene.g Badger member. James Smith = smithja Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) Houseparents will be given a list of usernames and passwords for their pupils for the start of the academic year by the IT Office.

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GCSE HouseReforms Life you first arrive the College, in order to new access the system you need to log onto a school •When All GCSE subjects are nowatgraded and assessed using the 9-1 structure; computer. There are computers in your House, the library and the ICT rooms for you to use. • 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’; 1. Log in using your username and the password given to you by your Houseparent. • In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously;

2. You will now need to set your own password (Please note the criteria below for setting your

• The assessment will be will mainly exam. somethe subjects such as Drama other ofyour assessment will password). You be by asked toIn enter ‘old’ password (theand oneArt, given to types you by Houseparent) be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak in the top box. Then enter a password of your choice in the ‘new’ password box and again in the to the‘confirm’ relevant Head box. of Department. Tiering of exams must not contain any part of your username. They must be at least six characters long 3. Passwords

and there be at least one CAPITAL letter tier andif at one number. The new GCSEs aremust only split into foundation tier and higher oneleast single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered 4. If you forget your password you can contact the IT Office for help. in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

5. The College has a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) facility. Please refer to the College VLE for instructions on how to connect your device. New

Current

6. You will also be issued with agrading Printer/Copier PIN grading by thestructure IT Office via your Houseparent. You will structure need this for printers and all copiers that have a touch pad attached. 9 is awarded to those

pupils achieving what DO NOT9GIVE ANYONE ELSE YOUR PASSWORD A* would currently be 8 a topPUPILS A*: perhaps at DAY A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated There are a few things which are relevant just to day pupils: structure, the ‘good 6 unlessGOOD PASSstaying (DfE) 1. You should not be in boarders’ rooms you are overnight or you have specific permission. B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above 2. Don’t forget to sign out in person5before you go home each day. English is a 5, which is Schools areour no longer 3. We like day pupils to stay on after school to socialise, take part in house activities and prep as AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed oftenon asA*-C possible. a C and a B under the statistics, butgoing on ‘9-4’ 4. If you are home with someone other than your parents you know. D need to let usold system. 3 statistics.are evening events which you will be expected to attend—check the calendar regularly so that 5. There E 2 you know when these are. F 1 G U U

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE DRESS AND UNIFORM Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in AllFebruary the information uniform can andbedress guidelines can be found in the College’s uniform and so that nextabout year’s timetable blocked equipment guide. and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add Here a few key points:on both initial and final anyare supporting comments • option-choice You should forms wear ifyour from 7.45 am until the end of the working day (4pm earliest). you uniform feel particularly strongly • about You the must wear College games kit for all sports choices that have been made. Once the final and activities. • options You may attend lessons in casual clothes or in games kit if you have a specific reason and, even formonly is submitted, the allocation of options then, only with the permission of the person in charge of the outing or the teacher concerned. will be made based on the information supplied on • the Dress for outings and events will often be ‘smart casual’ - you need to make sure you have some form. suitable clothes in school for such events. Jeans or ripped trousers are not considered smart casual! havego been made, College reserves • Once You choices must not to tea in the your games kit, although you may put your tracksuit on over the top of it the right to withdraw any courses for which is and wear clean trainers if you are in athere rush. insufficient demand. We try to accommodate all subject choices within

DUTIES the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing ‘POINT’ DUTY wash prevents additional classes. You If thisshould is the case, we up will after you have used the Point. There is a rota by year group for tidying up. Make sure you check the rota so you know when it is contact you to discuss alternatives. your turn. We now have a house dishwasher! On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as someevenings useful advice from BEDTIME DUTY Some a member of the 6th Form is on call to help the member of the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon staff on duty get everyone in the lower years to bed at the appropriate time. Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the occasionally most GUIDING PARENTS You will be asked to show prospective parents around the appropriate choices. school. When you are asked to do this, make sure you excuse yourself from any lessons being missed. You should wear your best uniform; shoes must be clean and your hair neat and tidy. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) Health and safety in a boarding house is extremely important and therefore you really must follow the instructions which come from the College’s Health & Safety Committee. Please read the full guidelines which can be found in the College rules at the back of this booklet. 02 12

GCSE HouseReforms Life Main points are: •• All Always GCSE subjects graded and using thenot newin9-1 structure; switchare allnow appliances offassessed when you are your room. • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 • In dorms only one item may be plugged into each wall socket. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

•

In single rooms a power extension block can be used with no more than four outlets.

• In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously;

dryers and straighteners must be plugged directly into aand wall socket—they be left •• TheHair assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama Art, other types ofshould assessment will on a hard surface, not your bed or the floor. be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak to the relevant Head of Department. You may not bring in your own kettles, toasters or TVs but you can bring computers, ipods, shavers and

Tiering of exams hair equipment.

new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students The FIRE PROCEDURE the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. FIRE If you discover a fire: •

New grading structure

Inform a member of staff immediately

Current grading structure

9 is awarded to those • pupils If itachieving is not safe to reach a member what 9 of staff, raise the alarm by shouting ‘FIRE’ or if you are near a red A* alarm box, break the glass and sound the alarm. would currently be 8 a top A*: perhaps at • around Do not try to put out the fire yourself! A 96%+ 7 Under the updated structure, the ‘good WHEN YOU HEAR THE FIRE ALARM 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 Stop are what you are doing immediately no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C a C and a B under theis in • Leave the house quickly and quietly by the nearest fire exit and go to the assembly point which statistics, but on ‘9-4’ D old system. the car park outside the Summerfield main entrance. 3 statistics.

• • •

E F 1 G Shut all windows and doors behind you and turn off lights U U At night put on dressing gown and shoes; do not stop to dress fully; ensure that others in your dorm are awake. 2 Do not stop to pick up any personal belongings

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE •

Please ensure you know where your fire exits and assembly point(s) are. Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in

• February You should line up in SILENCE in alphabetical order in your year groups. A roll call will be taken so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and you should stay there to await further instructions from the member of staff present. and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add

• any Dosupporting not re-enter the House until told to do so by the member of staff present. comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly

Formal fire drills are carried out at least twice a term. 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 OCCASIONAL (AD-HOC) BOARDING the form. • Once You choices need to bring your own have been made, theduvet, Collegepillows reserves,sheets., towels wash kit etc. • the If you to board a one basis, please let Mr Irvine (cc: Matron) know in good time to check rightwant to withdraw any on courses foroff which there is that we have a bed available. insufficient demand. • School uniform and sports kit can be washed in school for those pupils on the flexi, weekly and full We try to accommodate all subject choices within boarding packages the prescribed framework. However, subjects are • Please, when you are boarding, treat the full and weekly boarders dormitory space with consideration. sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives. FOOD AND KITCHENS On the following pages, you will find more information • about The kitchen facilities are not provided each subject, as wellinashouse some useful advice from as an alternative to attending meals. • the Milk, bread, spreads, fruit, Education, tea, coffee, squash and hot chocolate are provided in the house daily— Head of Careers and Higher Sharon check These with Matron times when are available. Allmark. will help for youthe when weighing upthese the • various Pleasefactors don’tinvolved bring ininlarge quantities making the most of food from home — particularly perishable products. • appropriate You can bring tuck in but you must either keep it in one of the house fridges or in your own secure choices. tuck box. If you put something in the fridge don’t forget to name it! • Follow instructions when using the microwave and be careful as food and drinks can get very hot. • Toasters are for toasting bread only—please don’t try and cook anything else in them! WE ARE A NUT FREE SCHOOL. PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANYTHING CONTAINING NUTS ONTO THE Stephen Badger LWC CAMPUS OR INTO& BOARDING HOUSES. Deputy Head (Teaching Learning)

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GCSE HouseReforms Life GAMES AND ACTIVITIES • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; IN SCHOOL • 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’; You should attend all school games and activity sessions as these are part of your official timetable. • In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; your teacher youbyotherwise, yousubjects shouldsuch wearascollege sports kit fortypes all games and activities. •Unless The assessment will betells mainly exam. In some Drama and Art, other of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak Ifto you selected play the major sport of the term or represent the College in a team then you must theare relevant Head to of Department. fulfil your commitment. Tiering of exams

IN THE HOUSE 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, The house hasPhysics lots ofand facilities: German, Maths, Spanish.X-Box1, PS4, table tennis, pool table, table football, air hockey, dart board, board games, etc. for use in your free time. Please make sure you look after these so that everyone can enjoy them. New Current grading structure

grading structure

HAIR

9 is awarded to those pupilshair achieving 9 It should be natural in colour—any highlights should be subtle in Your shouldwhat be kept neat and tidy. A* would currently be nature and professionally done. Your hairstyle should not exhibit any extremes of fashion. 8 a top A*: perhaps at A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated HOUSE COUNCIL structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE) B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above The idea of the House Council is that for house 5 you can modify the House routines, make suggestions English is a 5, which is Schoolsorare no longer events facilities and prompt changes for the AWARDING better regarding school rules. on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C a C and a B under the statistics, butmeets on ‘9-4’ The Council about once a term. You will nominate D per year group. old system. 3 It consists of one or two pupils statistics. your year group representative(s) at the start of term. The Council is chaired by the Head of House. E 2 The minutes are submitted to your Houseparent whose responses Fwill be published on the house notice 1 board. Items regarding the College in general will be brought G up by the Head of House when the prefects have lunch with the Headmaster. U U You may also use the ‘Yellow Book’ if you have any suggestions or concerns

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE PREP (Homework) Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in Prep time is time foryear’s individual work. February soathat next timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at You should all the stationery and equipment ready to start prep on time. the end of have this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final Throughout prep time youfeel should be working at your desk or on one of the house computers. option-choice forms if you particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final It is a quiet time and you should not be chatting or wandering around the house. options form is submitted, the allocation of options 5thwill and 6th Formers can play music on stereos be made based on the information supplied on as long as it is not audible outside your room. the form. Make sure you record your prep tasks so that you don’t have to wander around to find out what work choices hasOnce been set. have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient LAUNDRY demand. We try to accommodate all subject choices within MATRONS LOOK AFTER However, ALL THEsubjects LAUNDRY the prescribed framework. are IN THE HOUSE sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing Boarders—you should takeIf this youris dirty clothes prevents additional classes. the case, we willevery day to the laundry room and make sure you put things in the correct baskets. contact you to discuss alternatives. Onwill the find following pages, you on will the find named more information You clean clothes laundry racks in Matron’s room. about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers andall Higher Full boarders may put theirEducation, clothes inSharon for washing. Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved may in making Weekly/Flexi boarders put the all most school uniform, underwear and games kit in for washing. Casual appropriate choices. clothes should be washed at home at the weekend. Day boys’ laundry should be done at home. 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. Stephen Badger Deputy (Teaching & Learning) Any itemsHead for dry cleaning should be handed to Matron who will arrange for them to be cleaned.

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GCSE HouseReforms Life MATRONS • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; Matrons are on duty from Monday to Friday from 8.00am—9.00pm and on Saturdays from 8.00am— • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 6.00pm candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; •They: In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; • after your • Thelook assessment will laundry be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will • be will usually be firstneeded port of any medical used only whereyour they are to call test for essential skills. Forissues further information about assessment, please speak • to the are relevant responsible for the domestic side of the house so expect to be chased by them if your room is Head of Department. dirty/untidy or if you haven’t made your bed! Tiering of exams Most importantly, they are: The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students • a friend the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, • a listening ear and Spanish. German, Maths, Physics • a shoulder to cry on, and • someone to be a mum if you need it. New Current grading structure grading structure Matrons have their own email address which is: summatron@lordwandsworth.org 9 is awarded to those pupils achieving what 9 MEDICAL MATTERS A* would currently be 8 a top A*: perhaps at DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS: These can be arranged via Matron, houseparent or directly through A around 96%+ 7the Medical Centre. Under the updated Doctor’s surgeries are held every Monday andstructure, Thursday afternoons. the ‘good GOOD PASS (DfE) 6Day pupils should see their own unless they are B doctor at home pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above registered with one of the school doctors 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 a C and a B under the statistics,CENTRE but on ‘9-4’ HEALTH : 9am —6pm (Mon—Fri) old system. D 3Opening times: statistics. 9.30am E— 5pm (Sat) 2 F IF YOU FEEL UNWELL: 1 G DURING THE DAY TIME: See Matron or any duty staff U U IN LESSONS: Ask your teacher to come back to the house to see Matron—if necessary she will arrange for you to see a nurse. 03 17

Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE DURING THE NIGHT Go to the Your son/daughter willTIME: make initial GCSE choices in Houseparent or Assistant Houseparent’s door and knock…long February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked enough to wake someone up! and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at Your to parents will be contacted if you are ill and have to be confined the end of this term. There is the opportunity add to House for a number of days or need to spend time convalescing any supporting comments on both initial and final at home. option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final can usually take boarders to medical appointments outside options form is submitted, the allocationMatrons of options school if will be made based on the information supplied onyour parents are unable to. the form. DENTAL APPOINTMENTS: These should be made during the school holidays whenever Once choices have been made, the College reservesEmergency and orthodontic treatment can be arranged possible. the right to withdraw any courses for which there is via Matron. insufficient demand. We try to accommodate all subject choices within MINIBUS (Link with train However, station) subjects are the prescribed framework. sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing A minibus is available to take pupils Hook Station on Saturdays at 12.00pm or at 4.30pm on Fridays prevents additional classes. If this is the to case, we will oncontact exeat or half term weekends. you to discuss alternatives. A minibus also picks up from Hook Station at 7.25 pm on Sunday evenings. If you wish to use this service Onneed the following find more information you to sign pages, up onyou thewill booking sheet in Reception by Friday lunchtime, or by Thursday lunchtime about each subject, as well as some useful advice from for an exeat/half term weekends. This service is also available at the start and end of each term. the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the variousAND factors involved in making the most MONEY HOUSE BANK appropriate choices. Day pupils don’t need to have much money in school - we are cashless. Just a small amount if you want to buy tuck and £1 or £2 every so often for charity events and mufti days. Make you sure you keep it safely on your person. Stephen don’t Badgerneed too much either but what you do bring with you should be kept securely locked Boarders Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) away in your dorm or —and this is the recommended option—deposit it in the house bank so you can then be sure that your money is safe and you can take out small amounts as and when you need them. House bank is run by Matron and open on request. 02 18

GCSE HouseReforms Life AND MAGAZINES •NEWSPAPERS 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 Newspapers and magazines are delivered regularly—they are for everyone to enjoy. Please do not candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

remove them from the Well or cut bits out of them!

• 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 ‘PHONES be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak to the relevant Head of Department.

Mobiles

Tiering of exams You are generally allowed to have your mobile phone with you in school, (3rd Form only after the

Autumn half term), must be on ’silent’ theifschool day. If it does ring, mobile will be The new GCSEs are onlybut splititinto foundation tier andduring higher tier one single exam paper does notyour give all students confiscated for a period of time. Sometimes you will be allowed to use your phone to record prep or use the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, during lessons, but only if the teacher says you can. German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

Phones can be kept on a student’s person during the day but should be invisible unless in the boarding houses or the Sixth Form Centre where they can be used; this also includes not listening to music New Current grading anywhere other than those locations. Thisstructure would apply grading for thestructure duration of each week Monday to Friday, regardless of the time of day. 9 is awarded to those pupils achievingwould what be exempt from 9 this; students could use phones in all areas of the campus at any The weekends A* wouldalthough currently phones be time, must not be used at a meal table. Phones can be accessed during offsite trips 8 a topon A*:aperhaps at (e.g. bus during an away sports fixture during the week). A around 96%+ Students can still use phones in a lesson when researching something that the teacher hasupdated asked them 7 Under the to. structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE) B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above Should a student wish to contact their they can 5 parents using their own phone during the school Englishday is a 5, which is do Schools are no longerreception (with permission from this at main school the receptionist), their boarding house or the Sixth AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C Form Centre. a C and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ D old system. 3 statistics. that connect to the internet can be worn but notifications must be turned off unless in the Watches E 2 boarding house or Sixth Form Centre. F 1 G not allowed ‘mobiles in school, but Mobiles should not be used after ‘lights out’. 3rd Formers are initially thereafter they have to hand their mobile phones and other devices U U to the staff member on duty before lights out. 4th and 5th Form girls should hand their mobiles in to Matrons’ room before prep and before bed time. 03 19

Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE Please have your own battery powered alarm clock. Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in House telephones February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked If your parents need to contact you, their theychoices shouldattry your mobile or Matron’s phone (01256 860374). and staffing planned. They will confirm The main house telephone should not be used the end of this term. There is the opportunity to addwithout specific permission from a member of the house staff. any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly

POST about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options Post to on thethe House daily supplied and canon be collected from Matron’s room. You can leave letters for willisbedelivered made based information posting with Matron, or you can buy stamps and hand in letters to post at the main College reception. the form. Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is POSTERS insufficient demand. WeWe like to bring posters and pictures to liven up your dorm but please make sure you only pin them tryyou to accommodate all subject choices within to the theprescribed notice boards provided not on any framework. However, subjects are of the walls or furniture. Parents, staff and other visitors willsometimes often beoversubscribed shown around house of and therefore any posters you put up must not cause offence andthe availability staffing to prevents anybody. If a member of staff thinks a poster is unsuitable you will be asked to remove it. Posters additional classes. If this is the case, we will containing the following should definitely be avoided; racism, nudity, sex, bad/crude language, blood contact you to discuss alternatives. and gore. 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 SATURDAYS Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved inmorning making the Attendance on Saturday is most encouraged to enable you to take advantage of the varied array of appropriate choices. additional activities and clubs which take place over the two 50 minute sessions. Attendance is optional but it is expected that all those who board on Friday night will wish to benefit from the advertised Saturday programme and day boys will appreciate the later registration time of 9.10am. Full boarders must attend. Stephen Badger You may go home after your last activity if you have no afternoon commitments. All boys must stay on Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) Saturday afternoon if they are required for a school commitment. Dress code for Saturdays is smart casual. 02 20

GCSE HouseReforms Life INsubjects HOUSE •SHOES All GCSE 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 So that we don’t get mud trailed through the house… we ask all 3rd-5th formers to take off their shoes candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

on entering the house.

• 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 SIGNING IN AND be used only whereOUT they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak to the relevant Head of Department.

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Younew must ALWAYS turn T-card when leaving the House. The GCSEs are only splityour into foundation tier entering and higheror 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, You must signPhysics out with German, Maths, andMatron Spanish.or the member of staff on duty when going home at the end of the day. If you are popping out of prep for any reason (e.g. music practice, dance rehearsal etc.) fill in the signing out sheet. If someone is then looking for you we will know where you are. In the autumn and New Current structure grading structure spring terms- 3rd-5th Formers are grading not allowed out of the house after prep time without specific permission. 9 is awarded to those 9 pupils achieving what A* would currently be TAXIS 8 a top A*: perhaps at A be put on your school bill if your around You may96%+ not hire a taxi without permission. The cost of taxis may 7 Under the updated parents agree—you should collect a taxi slip from Matron. 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 noCOMPUTER longer TELEVISION, GAMES, ETC. AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C a C and a B under the statistics, but onTV ‘9-4’ You can watch from 4.00 pm or3after your activities on any weekday (but not old during prep time). At D system. statistics. the weekends boarders can watch TV at any time after their activities have finished on Saturday. 6th E 2 with permission. TVs should be switched off at bed time—if you Formers may watch TV at other times F are the last one in the room please make sure you turn the TV off before you leave. TVs are not allowed 1 in bedrooms. You should not be watching DVDs or playing gamesGon your laptop or tablet during prep time or after lights out. U U

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE TIDINESS/BED MAKING Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked You are expected to keep your roomtheir tidy. The cleaning ladies are not there to tidy up your mess! You and staffing planned. They will confirm choices at must make your own bed every morning. You should change your bedding each week when Matron tells the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add you to (usually Wednesdays). You will change your sheets and pillowcases each week and your duvet any supporting comments on both initial and final cover every two weeks. 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 TUCK SHOP will be made based on the information supplied on the form. Matrons run a house tuck shop which sells sweets, drinks and snacks. Usually open straight after tea. Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand. TUTORS We try to accommodate all subject choices within Allthe boys in 3rd –framework. Sixth Forms are allocated to a tutor group. Your tutor is responsible for monitoring your prescribed However, subjects are academic progress as well as your social, cultural and sporting development. Tutors act as a channel sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing of prevents communication between you, your parents and other staff. Sixth form tutors are also responsible for additional classes. If this is the case, we will helping you with your university applications. contact you to discuss alternatives. On the following pages, you will find of more Tutors also help with the running theinformation house and in particular they take turns to be ‘on duty’ in the about each subject, as well as some useful advice from house during the evenings. the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These willyour help you when weighing up theto help you! Make friends with tutor - they are there various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices. VISITORS You must gain the permission of a member of the house staff if you wish to bring any guests, other than parents or relatives, onto the estate. Stephen Badger Headof (Teaching & Learning) • Deputy Members other Houses are welcome as guests on most days of the week. Check the notice board for the days when each of the houses is open for guests. • Guests should be entertained in the ground floor communal areas only

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GCSE HouseReforms Life You are responsible for the behaviour of your guests. The contact rule remains in effect (see school •rules). 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’; WEEKENDS • In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; a full and active programme. Although a weekend timetypes to rest, boarderswill should •We Thehave assessment will be mainlyweekend by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art,isother of assessment make use of the trips and excursions on offer. Sign up early for host house events and trips. You can find be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak a to full list of weekend activities in your journal. Make sure you don’t miss out on anything. the relevant Head of Department. Tiering of exams may visit friends at weekends if your Houseparents get permission from the parent/ Full boarders guardian of the boarder from the of single the host family. Thisnot approval needs to be The new GCSEs arefull only split intoand foundation tierparent/guardian and higher tier if one exam paper does give all students given by the end of Friday pm, either by letter, email or by a ‘phone call. the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. Weekly boarders may stay in house over the weekend by arrangement with Houseparents and with approval from home. New Current structure grading If you are staying for the weekend grading you must still remember tostructure turn your T-card whenever you leave the House, and sign out as to your whereabouts . 9 is awarded to those pupils achieving what may be allowed 9 into the communal areas at times other than normal visiting times, At weekends guests A* currently ifwould permission is be granted from the member of staff on duty. 8 a top A*: perhaps at A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated 6 Schools are no longer assessed on A*-C statistics, but on ‘9-4’ statistics.

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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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Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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.

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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

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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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