Fully Loaded Booklet

Ashton Community Science College A guide for parents for Year 11 and preparation for GCSE exams 2014-2015

Fully Loaded The aim of this booklet and the presentation at our ‘Fully Loaded’ evening is to try and ensure parents and students are fully prepared for the year ahead – how to survive and succeed in the crucial Year 11 GCSE exam period.

It can be a difficult time for a parent. We were all students ourselves once, so will have our own memories of the pressures of exams. However, education and exams have changed and the pressures on young people in our current society are greater than ever. Our intention is for parents to have as much knowledge and insight as possible, so you can support your son or daughter through the next few months.

How will Students be assessed?

In recent years there have been many changes to the assessment system in schools.

More examinations are now linear and this year, for the first time, all BTECs will include some form of external assessment. The reality is that students will be assessed in a variety of ways depending on the subjects they are studying. The following are the most common methods: •

Examinations – most examinations are now linear. This means there will be a terminal exam at the end of the course, rather than modules during the course.

In some subjects, such as Maths, these examinations make up 100% of the GCSE grade. In others, the exam may be 40% or 60% of the final GCSE grade. In some of the practical subjects (e.g. Art, Textiles, Graphics) the examination is a 10 hour practical examination split over several weeks of school.

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Controlled assessments and coursework – in some subjects, pieces of work count towards the final GCSE grade. These are produced internally. In some subjects they are marked internally with external moderation. In other subjects all pieces of work will be externally marked. Controlled assessments have to be completed under very strict controlled conditions.

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Continuous ongoing assessment – this model tends to be used in vocational subjects such as Construction or Hair and Beauty. Work is continuously assessed (theory and practical) with external assessment of some pieces. For BTECs all assignments are internally marked with a process for external verification.

For further details please see the specific sections for the subjects your child studies.

Attendance Attendance in Year 11 is more important than ever. We encourage students in all years to aim for 95% attendance. However, attendance in Year 11 is even more crucial. Every single day will involve work in some way which contributes to a final grade, either through classroom based assessment or work which could feature on an examination. Not surprisingly there is a direct link between attendance and GCSE results. In addition, references for college applications and apprenticeships always ask for Year 11 attendance and punctuality records. We ask, more than ever, that you ensure your child attends school during Year 11.

The official leaving date for all Year 11 students in England is the last Friday in June.

This is the last possible date for any GCSE examinations and the last date BTEC work can be completed. This year this will be Friday 26th June 2015. Please do not book any holidays or make arrangements to start a summer job until after this date.

Mentoring All students in Year 11 will be allocated a member of staff who will act as their mentor.

School will close slightly early to allow all students to see their mentors for the first session. Additional mentoring sessions will be arranged at the discretion of the mentor and could take place at break, lunchtime, after school or other convenient times.

The aim of mentoring is so every student in Year 11 has someone taking a close interest in all aspects of their progress, including results in mock exams, attendance and behaviour data etc. A mentor may discuss any issues or concerns a student has and may approach subject tutors on their behalf. Mentors could also assist with college applications or direct students where to get guidance. A mentor may help with a revision timetable or revision strategies. The mentoring process will be unique to each student as it is about trying to meet an individual student’s needs.

Revision No matter what your son or daughter may have told you, they need to revise for their exams and revision takes time. Students who do well in their GCSEs will have built up their revision over a series of weeks, backed up with revision and exam practice at school.

It’s like an athlete training for a sporting event – even the most talented sports stars need to train, and they aim to do this over a period of time so they are at the peak of their performance on the date of the sporting event. Our Year 11 students are in

training for their GCSEs. There are no short cuts or quick fixes; they need to start their training now, and keep at it so they are at the peak of their performance in each subject on the day of their exam. In terms of how soon to start revising – well the answer really is start your preparation now. In an increasing number of subjects students will only have examinations at the end of the course. That means learning at least 2 years’ worth of work, more in some subjects, for one or two exam papers at the end of year 11. Starting early and doing little and often will make a huge difference to the final grades.

Revision is not just about reading:

Research suggests that we remember: 10% of what we read 20% of what we hear 30% of what we read and hear 50% of what we hear and see 70% of what we say 90% of what we say and do

Setting It is best to be sitting at a table or desk where it is quiet and your child is less likely to be distracted or disturbed. Make sure there is good light.

Some people are able to revise whilst listening to music, but it should be quiet and not a distraction. Phones, televisions, social media etc. should not be available during a revision session.

Breaks It is very important to take lots of breaks. If you revised solidly for 2 or 3 hours, your brain would only remember the first 20 minutes! Evidence suggests a short break from revision every 30 – 45 minutes is the best way to retain information.

Help your child with this – suggest a break for 5 minutes and encourage them to think of something totally different – turn their music up, play a favourite song, read a book or magazine, have a drink or something to eat, check for messages etc. But then get back to it! After several revision sessions like this, take a longer break. Always ensure there is enough time to wind down before bed time – if the brain is relaxed your child will sleep easier and whilst asleep the brain processes the information learned.

Organisation Revise in advance! It is best to revise topics more than once. First, revise the subjects for which the exams are earliest, or in which your child struggles.

Make ‘To do’/Tick lists. For example: Biology - Photosynthesis - Reproduction - Digestion system Use a revision timetable as you get closer to the exams – see the guide we’ve put together for this and your child has a mentor who can help them put together their own revision timetable.

Equipment You’ll need pens, pencils, school books, any info/text books, coloured pens, plain/lined/scrap paper, Blu-tack, any subject equipment, folders to keep notes in etc.

Having this organised will save valuable time.

In your Fully Loaded pack we have provided some post-it notes and a highlighter to help you.

Revision Techniques There are lots of different ways to revise. Some people will find one method of revision works better for them, some people will use a combination of techniques, some people find certain techniques lend themselves to specific subjects. It doesn’t matter which method your child uses, as long as they are revising regularly and using their time productively. Below are some examples of revision techniques you could try.

NOTE TAKING Make them colourful! Your brain likes colour.

Use short sentences and abbreviate – so long as it makes sense to you. Just note the key information.

Make one set of neat notes then rewrite them a few times in scrap. Then try turning your notes over so you can’t see them and write down everything you can remember.

When you compare this to your neat notes, add on what you have forgotten in a different colour.

HIGHLIGHTING

If you have any printed or photocopied sheets of notes, one idea is to get some different coloured highlighters or felt tips and highlight the important information – the essential parts!

Highlight information that is new to you or key facts / ideas. It will stand out to your eye – but don’t highlight everything!

We’ve bought some highlighters to be used at home and have put these in your ‘Fully Loaded’ pack.

ACRONYMS It sounds confusing, but this can be a useful way to remember important information to a topic. Use the first letters of the key words or names of the topic to create a word you will remember. For example, in Geography, the tectonic plates that float on the Earth’s mantle can be put into this order: Africa North America Nazca Antarctica South America Pacific Indo-Australian Eurasian The first letters spell out ANNA’S PIE. This also reminds you there are 8 pieces of information you need to know, as there are 8 letters.

RHYMES You could use the first letters of the key words or phrases to make up a funny rhyme to remember them by. For example, the names of the planets in the solar system could make up this rhyme: My Very Energetic Mother Just Swam Under the North Pole MERCURY VENUS EARTH MARS JUPITER SATURN URANUS NEPTUNE PLUTO Again, you could stick these around your bedroom (if it’s okay with your parent or carer!)

QUESTIONS Being interested in a topic helps you to learn faster. Try asking the following questions about a topic to improve your understanding. Asking questions helps you concentrate.

Who? How? When? Why? What? Where?

For example, if you were studying the Great Fire of London, you may ask these questions: WHO started it?

HOW far did it spread?

WHEN did it begin / finish?

WHAT happened afterwards?

WHY did it do so much damage?

WHERE did it start?

POSTERS Create colourful posters about the key topics you are studying. You could write the topic across the centre of the page and write the essential information around it. You might want to add pictures or just use colours and highlighters. Or you could write the topic at the top of the page and have bullet points or a flowchart below.

The idea is to stick (with parents’ or carers’ permission) these posters in places you will see them often, such as: • bedroom walls • your desk or table you work on at home • the back of the cupboard door where you keep your favourite food • the fridge door • the back of the toilet door • next to your mirror • near your stereo, TV or games console Change your posters every few days so you are looking at new information, or simply draw a picture or diagram that summarises the topic.

PHYSICAL REVISION! Try walking around your room as you read out your notes / books.

Get up and move about every 20 – 30 minutes.

Act it out! Act the topic out in your bedroom or house. You could do this with friends.

Remember to check it back to your books.

Read out your notes in a dramatic or funny voice. This is good if you learn better audibly.

RECORD YOURSELF Another idea if you struggle to learn by writing things down is to read out the information that you learn and record it. You can then play it back to yourself as many times as you need to. You could use a mobile phone or mp3 player a laptop or PC or even a video camera.

KEY WORDS Write a list of key words for the topic with no information and then tell yourself the details that belong to that key word. Or write these words onto flash cards or post it notes and stick then around your room, then every time you see one recite all the information you can remember. We’ve provided a pack of ‘post it’ notes in your Fully Loaded pack to get you started.

MIND MAPPING One idea is to map out what you already know. You can add to your maps whenever you learn something new. These work well as they connect information fast and store lots of info. Here’s how to do it…

Use blank white paper and turn it sideways (landscape) Put your key word of the topic in the middle. Use colours!

Put the main topics on the thicker branches from the middle.

On smaller, thinner branches coming from these words, write the smaller sub-topics and details.

Draw symbols or pictures near the words, as your brain remembers pictures better than words.

Circle or use a question mark next to areas you are unsure about and need to come back to.

If you need to rewrite or redraw your maps, that’s fine! This can help the information stick in your head.

You can also use them to map out what you are learning as you revise. Try making some more detailed notes, then map these out afterwards as a summary to look back on.

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USING TECHNOLOGY AND APPS

There are lots of resources using up-to-date technology. Many revision websites have been created, which have a range of activities to help with revision and testing what has been learned. Some cover lots of subjects such as GCSE Bitesize, others are subject specific. You’ll find examples of websites we recommend in the subject section of this booklet.

There are also a number of apps available to download and use. As this is an ever growing market, new apps are being developed all the time. For example: • • •

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Study Blue – a free app covering lots of subjects, with flash cards, review sheets and tests.

Mathemagics – an app which develops skills in mental Maths.

Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation – a free app with 250 grammar themed questions, along with a lot of basic information about grammar and punctuation of the English language.

Exam Countdown - this free app is a countdown clock letting students input and know exactly how long they have before their exam dates. Being able to visualise the order of exams helps students effectively prioritise revision sessions for each subject and effectively prepare for their exams. iMindMap – this is one of many apps available which is designed to help with mind mapping. Some students may prefer this to drawing mind maps on paper.

PRACTISE EXAM QUESTIONS / PAPERS

This one may sound a bit boring but it gets you into the practise of answering similar questions to what might appear in your actual GCSE and it helps you do exactly what you need to do in the exam – show the examiner you can apply what you have learned. Your teacher may ask you to do some of these in class or as homework.

Practise makes perfect!

In subjects such as History and English, you could try essay plans. This is when you are given examples of possible essay questions you might be faced with in your exam, and you plan what your essay would say. Try brainstorming the title first to see what ideas and answers you come up with then revise over these areas. Write brief notes on what you would include in your introduction, main body and conclusion. Put page reference numbers to your texts where appropriate.

TEST YOURSELF! After you have revised a topic, test yourself by closing all books and hiding all notes and seeing what you can remember. Say it aloud or jot it down, then check back to your books.

Alternatively, ask a parent or friend to test you. They should have your notes or books and ask you questions. This is a good way to see your friends and revise in the run up to exams. You can help each other with parts that you are struggling with.

Subject Specific Information In some subjects, including Art, Textiles and Graphics, students must submit a portfolio of work which has been completed throughout Years 9, 10 and 11 and is worth 60%.

Students must also complete a 10 hour exam (worth 40%) over a number of weeks starting from the beginning of February.

Some students are studying BTEC qualifications, which don’t have a final examination.

Students in Hair and Beauty courses need to ensure that they attend all lessons in their full salon tunics so that their practical assessments can be completed.

BUSINESS STUDIES Exam – 5th June Students have already completed the controlled assessment worth 25% of the final grade. The first exam A292 Business and People is also worth 25% and the last exam A293 Production, Finance and the External Business Environment is worth 50% of the final grade.

Some lessons are now scheduled as exam preparation where students will complete example questions based on the case study they will use in their exam. In addition, there is a wide range of revision material available during after school revision sessions, which will begin after the Christmas holidays.

Students are also recommended to visit the BBC Bitesize website for further help with revision: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/business/ GCSE BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS Exam – 16th June Students will complete a controlled assessment which starts in January, lasts for 12 hours and is worth 25% of the final grade. They also sit a 1½ hour computer based exam worth 35% of the final grade, which covers how a business might use ICT. This exam includes topics such as spreadsheets, databases, web design and e-mail.

Students also sit a 1 hour theory paper worth 40% of the final grade which looks at how ICT systems are used in business.

After school revision sessions will begin after Christmas and students will be given many past exam questions and revision booklets throughout the year.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT Exam – 9th June Students all have a commercial revision book covering all areas of the course. In addition they can access VT revision powerpoints and revision questions covering the entire course.

Students have many past papers with answers, also revision materials and a revision folder with sequence cards and other interactive revision materials.

COMPUTING Exam – 3rd June Students have to complete a further controlled assessment, which is released by the exam board during the student’s final year. Students have already completed one controlled assessment. Past papers and revision questions will be available, and students also have their own log in to Dynamic Learning, which gives them lots of different exam questions and tests on all the topics that will be covered in the exam.

Revision guides are also available to purchase for £5 from Mrs Weaver.

Useful websites are www.teach-ict.com CREATIVE MEDIA Exam – 3rd June Students have to complete an exam for the mandatory unit R081 pre-production skills.

In this exam students will answer questions based on skills they have learned throughout all of the remaining units. All other units are assessed through practical based assignments.

Some lessons are now scheduled as exam preparation where students will complete example questions based they will use in their exam. In addition, there is a wide range of revision material available from Mr. Mitchell and also during after school revision sessions, which will begin after the Christmas holidays.

D&T: FOOD TECHNOLOGY Exam – 1st June Students have already completed the practical element, worth 60% of the final grade. The exam is worth 40%.

Past papers and revision questions will be available for all students.

Students are also recommended to use the Food Technology section of the Bitesize website, with revision, activities and tests: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/foodtech/ D&T: RESISTANT MATERIALS Exam – 8th June The context for this year’s Resistant Materials exam is 'The storage of computer gaming equipment'.

Students will need to conduct research into computer gaming

equipment and storage devices for this equipment. They will also need to produce a variety of design solutions for storage based on the exam context.

Useful websites for revision include: http://dtwithinschools.com/res-mat/343359 http://www.technologystudent.com/ DRAMA Exam – 11th May In year 11 students will take the following exams: GCSE Unit 2 – This is a 6 hour practical examination and 6 hour documentary response on ‘The Crucible’ worth 25%. This took place on 29th and 30th September 2014.

GCSE Unit 3 exam: This is a performance to an examiner (the exam paper will be released on the last Monday in October 2014). The practical performance exam will be in May 2015 and is worth 40% of the final GCSE. Students have already completed Unit 1 within school, worth 30% of the final grade.

They have completed a controlled assessment on a live theatre performance, worth 5%. The final performance exam, is for a visiting examiner and is worth 40%.

Students will work as a whole group on a performance, for their final exam. They will be issued with the marking criteria for the examination and will be pointed towards useful websites for performance tips. They will undergo a mock examination in class time two weeks before the final exam.

ENGLISH / ENGLISH LANGUAGE Exam – English - 2nd June Exam – English Lit – 18th May & 22nd May A guide for each tier of the paper has been included in your pack and will also be on the school website.

A past paper pack will also be available for Foundation and Higher tier in the ‘Fully Loaded’ section of the school website.

GEOGRAPHY Exam – 19th May, 3rd June,

Each student has been given x6 revision guides- one for each unit of the course.

These contain relevant key terms and Case Study details. These need to be studied and revised thoroughly.

The units studied are: • Restless Earth • Water on the Land • The Living World • Population Change

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Changing Urban Environments Tourism

The guides are also available to download at school on to a memory stick.

Past papers and mark schemes for actual GCSE exams are on the school website and are accessible directly from the AQA website.

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Exam – 12th June All students will receive a revision guide. Past papers and marks schemes are available on the AQA website and will also be emailed to all students. The exam makes up 40% of the overall mark, it is therefore very important that students have completed their controlled assessment to the highest standard as this has the biggest impact with a 60% weighting of their overall GCSE grade. Mr Barrow is available for support and guidance during lunchtime Health and Social SCAMPS sessions on Monday, Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.

HISTORY Exam – 1st June & 10th June Each student will be given a SHP revision guide in October. They need to continue to revise using this. Extra revision guides available on shared area fully loaded booklet.

Extra revision sessions will take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school from 3.15pm – 4.15pm from November up until the exam. Students will have the opportunity to attend Salford MTT revision workshop in February 2015. Past papers and mark schemes are on the school website and are also accessible directly from the ASQA website.

MATHS Exam – 21st May & 4th June A list of revision topics for the foundation and the higher tier have been put into your fully loaded pack.

Revision guides have been for sale in school and are also available this evening and also at Year 11 Parents Evening. The guide consists of a DVD and work book that link together: the DVD explains a topic, does a few examples, then you pause it and then do some questions from the work book. When you press play the DVD goes through the answer. Students will be provided with copies of past papers nearer the exam.

There are separate information sheets in your pack with revision topics for the foundation and higher paper.

The following websites are also recommended for revision. http://www.studymaths.co.uk/ http://www.mymaths.co.uk/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths/

MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES: French listening exam –12th May French reading exam – 12th May

Past papers and mark schemes for actual GCSE exams are on the school website and are accessible directly from the AQA website.

They are also available to download at school on to a memory stick.

All pupils have a CPG vocab book and DVD with interactive quizzes specific to Higher and Foundation reading and listening papers.

PERFORMING ARTS BTEC First Award in Performing Arts – (for routes in Acting, Dance, Music) The year 11 students will have completed two out of three total units by October 2014.

These are internally assessed but will have the marks checked by an external standards verifier. One is a skills-based unit in acting, dance or music and the other is a unit about the planning, preparation and production of a performance.

After October half term, Edexcel publish the final examination information. The final third of the course is externally assessed and marked. It consists of the completion of a longer written response (controlled assessment), where the student must show their knowledge of working and further progression in the performing arts industry, by completing a (theoretical) application to a performing arts institute. In addition to this, each student must prepare two contrasting audition pieces, within their chosen discipline. These are examined as performance pieces on a set date and time during the spring term and are marked by an external assessor.

Students will be taught about further progression and opportunities in the performing arts industry, to facilitate the writing of the controlled assessment and will be supported in learning and performing their audition pieces for the examination.

On-going support is available outside of class time, on a Wednesday 3-4 PM in BTEC Performing Arts support sessions.

In summer 2015, the BTEC results will be received in August, alongside the other exam results.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Exam – 15th June Students will complete a controlled practical assessment worth 60% in the spring term when students will demonstrate their ability as a Performer, Leader or Official in four different sports. Students will also have a final theoretical exam worth 40% in May. This term students will be finishing off their coursework (which is a Personal Exercise Programme) and completing work towards their analysis of performance interview.

Students will also be given the opportunity to enhance their learning by attending lunchtime revision classes. It is also recommended that students attend the Outdoor Adventure Residential in January to secure higher marks in the practical component of the course. Letters about the trip will be sent out in November.

GCSE PE revision guides can be purchased from the department at a cost of £3.00.

These guides are written specifically for the Edexcel specification and additional aid for revision can be found on the following websites. www.brianmac.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/gcse/pe www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/pe PREPARATION FOR WORKING LIFE Exam – 8th May Students will have access to past papers to assist with exam preparation.

PUBLIC SERVICES The 30-credit BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Public Services has a specialist workrelated focus and covers the key knowledge and practical skills required in the public services sector. The course offers an engaging programme and it is broadly equivalent to two GCSEs. Students have covered units in Public Service Skills, Improving Health and Fitness and Outdoor Adventurous Activities. Students will complete the course by mid June 2015.

The course is 100% coursework. The staff delivering the course this year are Ms Lindley and Mr Waring. In addition to classroom time, there is the opportunity for top up work in Rm 50 on a Thursday dinnertime.

RELIGIOUS STUDIES Exam – (Unit 3)18th May & (Unit 4) 2nd June Revision guides for all GCSE Religious Studies students will be provided. Past papers and mark schemes for the exam can be found on the AQA website using the following link. http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/religious-studies/gcse/religious-studies-b-4055/pastpapers-and-mark-schemes After Easter revision sessions will be run for students who would like additional support.

This will be arranged closer to the time.

SCIENCE AQA Biology units 2 and 3 – 12th May AQA Further Additional Science – 12th May AQA Further Additional Science – 14th May AQA Further Additional Science – 20th May AQA Chemistry unit 1 – 9th June

AQA Additional Science – 12th, 20th May

AQA Chemistry units 2 & 3 – 14th May AQA Additional App Science – 14th May AQA Physics units 2 & 3 – 20th May AQA Biology unit 1 – 5th June AQA Physics unit 1 – 12th June

Coursework (CAU) is completed in class time. However, if the marks achieved by a student are below their MEG it is expected that they complete a further CAU during form time and after school.

Revision sessions are held on Tuesdays during form time and after school. Other sessions will be held and these will be arranged on an individual basis with class teachers. The schedule will be displayed on the Science department notice board.

GCSE revision guides can be bought from the Science prep room for ÂŁ2.50 per subject (this is a refundable deposit if it is returned in good condition).

Students will be provided with plenty of past paper practice, but many more can be obtained from the AQA website link below. They can request PowerPoint resources from their teachers (a memory stick will be required). Teachers are also putting revision materials onto the school’s pupil drive.

It must be stressed that students can only expect to achieve or better their target grade if they prepare themselves properly IN THEIR OWN TIME as well as everything provided by the Science Faculty.

Recommended websites: AQA GCSE Biology 1/ Chemistry 1/ Physics 1/ Science A revision: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa/ Set 3: AQA GCSE Science A specification, past papers and mark schemes: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/science-a-4405 Set 1: AQA GCSE Biology specification, past papers and mark schemes: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/biology-4401 Set 1: AQA GCSE Chemistry specification, past papers and mark schemes: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/chemistry-4402

Set 1: AQA GCSE Physics specification, past papers and mark schemes: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics-4403 Sets 2, 4 and 5: AQA GCSE Additional Science specification, past papers and mark schemes: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/additional-science-4408 Set 2: AQA GCSE Further Additional Science specification, past papers and mark schemes: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/further-additional-science-4410 Set 3: AQA GCSE Additional Applied Science specification, past papers and mark schemes: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/additional-applied-science-4505

Preparing for the exams  Check your son or daughter’s exam timetable carefully – make sure you know

when all their exams are and if they are in a morning or afternoon.  We try and schedule a final exam buster session just before an exam. For example if an exam starts at 9.25am, there will be a revision session starting at 8.40.

This helps focus students, calm their nerves and answer any final queries they may have. It is important that all students attend these.  Ensure that your son or daughter has a good night’s sleep before an exam. If they are doing revision the night before an exam, set a cut-off point – for example 9pm. Then allow some relaxation time and an early bed.  Set the alarm a little earlier than usual to allow for a calm start to the day and an early arrival at school. This will help to reduce stress on the day.  Make sure that they have breakfast before they leave for school or encourage them to attend breakfast club. This will help them be able to concentrate fully.  Make sure that your child drinks plenty of water. Dehydration causes a 30% reduction in concentration. Students are allowed to bring bottled water into an exam, but they have to remove the labels from the bottle.

What happens next?

The official leaving date for all Year 11 students in England is the last Friday in June.

This year it will be 26th June 2015. Students may be required in school at any time up until then.

Students will continue attending school until all their exams have finished and they have completed all coursework or internal assessments. We will modify the timetable week by week as exams are completed.

This means that not all students will finish school on the same day. We will hold a leavers assembly for all Year 11 students at a time when they are all still in school full time.

RESULTS DAY – 20 th August 2015 On results day school will be open from 10am. Results can be collected from our Post 16 Centre. Students will collect an envelope which contains a summary of their results.

Parents are welcome to attend.

Students will have a short interview with a senior member of staff to ensure that they understand their results, to congratulate them and to confirm their destinations data.

Enrolment for Ashton Community Science College Sixth Form will be from 10am until 4pm.

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