Pre Sixth Introduction September 2024
Mr Jeremy Quartermain Headmaster
Ms D Porovic Senior Deputy Head
Mr R Catterall
Year 11 Pastoral Care Team
Head of Year 11
- Miss Maidment
11A - Stephanie Featherstone
11B - Oliver Barnes
11C - Jane Clarkson
11D - Alex Kendall
11E - Mrs Wolstencroft/Mr Clark
11F - Mr Clixby IC - Cheryl Wolstencroft
Shape of the year
● Parent’ Evening 9th October (Tutor and HOP - online)
● In-class tests 27 November
● Report card home (end of this term)
● Progress meetings & Review (by Christmas)
● Parents’ Evening 29 January (teachers - online)
● Trial exams 19th February
● Report home 4th March
● Rossall Diploma 3rd June
Pre-Sixth matters
● Academic monitoring and journey into 6th form
● 6th form entry requirements
● EAL
● Guidance and support
● External GCSE exams
● Internal certification via Rossall Diploma in Summer
The role of the parent
● Contact school whenever concerned
● Raise questions of student experience
● Be proactive and engaged in the journey
● Be supportive when needed
● Challenge when necessary
● Avoid simplifying pupil concerns
Upper
School Initiatives
● Upper School Awards
● Greater recognition of achievements
● Opportunities for student leadership
● Students to take ownership of initiatives and reconnect with the community
● Early study skills and exam specific sessions
Co Curricular
● Each activity has a purpose
● Programme is adapted for the needs of the pupils throughout the year - i.e. adequate time allowed for revision sessions etc
● Where possible pupils are working towards a goal
● Many more committees this year for pupils to join
● Pupils should be committed to the activity for the term
Dr
Sean Knox Deputy Head (Academic)
The Rossall ‘Core’
Student expectations
Approach to learning grading
We use a 5 point scale to grade approach to learning:
1* = Exceptional
1 =Above Rossall expectations
2 = Meeting Rossall expectations
3 = below Rossall expectations
4 = Significant concern Rossall expectations: consistently completes all classwork and homework to the best of their ability. Punctual to lessons and fully equipped.Actively engages in lessons.
Mr
B Powell Deputy Head (Pastoral)
The WellbeingTeam
Mrs Jennifer Moore - Director of Wellbeing
Mrs Turner - Head of Health and Wellbeing
Mrs Jenny Richardson - School Nurse
Ms Cat Waktare - Mental Health Nurse
Based at the Medical Centre
Helping young people
By supporting their wellbeing, and tackling issues that can affect their ability to learn.
Personal: is to do with ourselves
Social: the study of our interactions and relationships with others
Health: the study of looking after our bodies mentally and physically
Economic: which is all about managing our money
The importance
● Young people are growing up in a rapidly changing world- additional stressors
● Ensuring that they have the right strategies and positive mindset to help them succeed
● Prepares them for life and work
● It seeks to develop a skill set of critical thinking, flexibility, confidence and social skills, to help them on their academic journey
Curriculum for life
● We recognise that the startingYear 11 may create some levels of concern for some pupils - all young people will respond differently to this transition.
● The whole purpose of PSHE, as a program of study, is to share strategies to support pupil wellbeing
The structure
● Adopt a whole school approach, to allow for support to be consistent
● Timetabled lessons,Tutor time and assemblies, guest speakers and drop down days
● Learning opportunities based on three core themes: Health and Wellbeing, living in the wider world and relationships. Each core theme will also link to fundamental British values.
● To learn the skills which will help pupils academically, to understand how they are developing personally and socially, tackling many of the moral, social and cultural issues that are part of growing up safely and transitioning from one key stage to another.
Drop Down Days/ PSHE Speakers
● One key addition this year will be drop-down days which offer pupils the chance to look at a range of PSHE issues in more detail and also allow us to bring in more external experts to engage with pupils and parents/ carers
● Our drop down days will tackle issues including AI and digital wellbeing, financial literacy and drugs
Year 11 PSHE Programme
Michaelmas Lent Summer
Healthy and happy young people
Main aims are to provide students with the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to make informed decisions about their lives.
Introducing Class Charts (1)
● We recognise how important it is to keep you informed and updated with regards to your child’s behaviours at school.
● Please do download the parent app and login using the personalised access code provided.
● This will enable you to see the recognition and reinforcement of positive behaviours and the log of any conduct notes.
Introducing Class Charts (2)
● Behaviour and Conduct
● Rewards and Sanctions ● Merits and Conduct Notes
Mrs Emma Williams Deputy Head (Safeguarding and Boarding)
Outside of the classroom…
Performing Arts at Rossall School
Mr Michael Holdsworth Director of Performance
PerformingArts at Rossall
- Boosts confidence.
- Increases communication skills.
- Greater sense of self.
- Promotes creativity.
- Chapel Choir.
- Chamber Choir.
- String Orchestra.
- Brass Ensemble
- Swing Band.
- Lancashire Music Society.
Performing
- Scholars Theatre Society.
- Broadway Academy.
- MusicalTheatre Club.
- LAMDA.
- Guest Lecturers and Industry Professionals.
- Jazz Dance.
- DanceTech: Loops, Kicks & Turns.
- Ballet.
- Contemporary (coming soon).
Values
Expectations
Pupils who are: friendly, warm, approachable and full of empathy.
Creative young people invested in the development of themselves and others through exploration of the Arts
Engagement
Commitments
Full commitment to the Performing Arts - Drama, Music and Dance offering Physically, Mentally & Socially
Train hard to develop & reach their potential
Saturday mornings & Weekdays
Expected to represent the school: Performing Arts Ambassadors
Rehearsal schedules, show dates and activity times can be found on SOCS
What’s on:
Scholar’sTheatre Society presentsAlice in Wonderland
Big School Musical - Show to be announced soon!
Prep School Musical - Show to be announced soon!
Broadway - Show to be announced soon!
Senior School Concert
Please keep an eye on social media for all our production information.