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Monday 3 December 2012
Welcome and Introduction
Academic Matters (Mrs Clayfield)
Pastoral Matters (Mr Reddin)
Year 9 Parents’ Evening

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The Year 9 Curriculum
• Religious Studies, English, Mathematics
• Biology, Chemistry, Physics
• History, Geography, Art, Drama
• Music, ICT,
• Food Technology, Design Technology
• Two languages (French, Spanish, German, Latin)
• Physical Education and Games
• Personal, Social and Health Education
• (EAL and Learning Support are available)
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Reporting Academic Progress
• Studies Assessments (Studies Cards)
– Issued 5 times during the year.
• School Report
– July
• Next Parents’ Evening
– February 2013
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Studies Assessments
• Variety of assessment contexts
– Short tests, essays, written work, role play,
practical activities, examinations, etc
• Report EFFORT in and out of class number
grade (1 to 5)
• Current ATTAINMENT grade (A,B,C,D,E)
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Criteria for Assessment of Effort in/out of
class
Levels 1 to 5
• 1 = Outstanding
• 2 = Consistently good
• 3 = Satisfactory
• 4 = Inconsistent
• 5 = Cause for concern
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Criteria for Attainment
Grades A to E
• A = Well above the expected standard
• B = Above the expected standard
• C = Meeting the expected standard
• D = Working towards the expected standard
• E = Below the expected standard
The expected standard is that
of a ‘Ratcliffe College’ Year 9 student
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Monitoring Academic Progress
• Baseline Assessments
– CATS tests and MidYIS test (autumn term for new students )
• Review of studies grades, reports and
examination results by:
– Subject teacher
– Form Tutor
– Head of Year
– Boarding Staff
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What happens as a result of monitoring?
• Discussion with student
• Students set targets, (observation report)
• Contact with parents
• Congratulatory letters
For example:
– effort total typically 50 or less
– attainment 9A+
– significant improvement in effort
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Prep
• Spend about 30 minutes per subject.
• Should be able to be completed during prep time.
• Students should always have a reading book in
their school bag.
• Involvement in activities, will mean prep at home!
• Prep in Mathematics Hexagon.
– If possible please collect your child at 5.30pm or
6.20pm
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Some good practice……..
• Developing independence.
• Good organisational skills.
• Establishing a routine of prep and
preparing for the next day.
• Using the planner effectively, recording
homework detail neatly and dates due!
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The Importance of Reading
• School library is an excellent resource
• Mrs Williams – school librarian
• Encouraging literacy
• Lunch time activities in the library
• Reading for understanding
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Working in Partnership
• Monitor the planner
• Look at your child’s books
• Report any concerns to the Form Tutor
Head of Year, Mr Dziemianko or
to the Deputy Heads
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Looking forward to GCSE Option
Choices……..
• Blocks are arranged based on choices
• Up to 10 GCSE subjects
• GCSE Options book
• Parents’ Evening (Focus on GCSE Options)
• Deadline for choices 15 March 2013
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Key Academic Dates
Friday 1 February Studies Cards issued
Thursday 7 Parents’ Evening (GCSE Options )
February
Friday 15 March Deadline for GCSE options
Friday 22 March Studies Cards issued
Monday 20 May Examinations begin
Friday 24 May Studies Cards issued
Wednesday 10 July Report issued
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Pastoral Structure
• Tutors
– Mrs Cooper, Mr Lambert, Dr Standen
– Mrs Caven-Henrys & Mrs Cole, Mrs Reeves
• Head of Year
– Mr Dziemianko
• Heads of Boarding
– Mr Cooke, Mrs Leite
• Deputy Heads
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Assemblies
• Monday - Headmaster’s assembly
• Tuesday - Tutor time
• Wednesday - Year Group/House
• Thursday - Tutor time
• Friday - Chaplain’s assembly
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Personal Social Health and Citizenship
Education
• Continuous and progressive
• Taught by the Form Tutor
• One lesson per fortnight
• Follow up during weekly tutor time
• School based resources and appropriate
visiting speakers
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PSHCE Topics for Year 9
• Self-Awareness
GCSE choices
E-Safety
Career choices – The 5th Matrix
• Citizenship
Politics – European Union
Law and order – the role of the magistrate
Respect for others – disability, race, age, gender, elderly
Crime
• Relationships
Coping with conflict – anti-bullying
Safeguarding and Child Protection
• Healthy lifestyle
Alcohol and drugs awareness
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Personal and Social Development
• Sense of Community
– Involvement in extra-curricular activities
– Helping to raise money for charity – Operation
Christmas Child (shoe box appeal)
– Involvement in school liturgies
– House Activities and Competitions – House
Singing Competition
– School Council
– Boarding Council
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Extra Curricular Activities
Sport
Teams, clubs and practices
Music
Choir, Orchestra and Bands
Drama
Plays, Workshops, and Technical Support
Chaplaincy Group
Altar Servers, Readers, St Vincent de Paul
Group
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Extra Curricular Activities
•Clubs and Societies
•Trips and Visits
•Combined Cadet Force
•Hello Ratcliffe
•First Lego League
•Spitfire Club
•Chaplaincy
•Book Club
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Boarding
• Fully rounded education
– Academic, social, emotional
• Development of life skills
– Personal responsibility
– Communication
– Team work
– Self-motivation
– Adaptability
• Preparation for life (University)
– Organisation
– Self-reliance
• GOOD FUN!
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Boarding Options
•Full Boarding
•Weekly Boarding
•Occasional Boarding
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