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GCSE / IGCSE Public Examinations
May/June 2015 Student Briefing 16th March 2015
∗ You must make sure that you know: ∗ The dates of your exams.
∗ The times your exams start.
∗ Your candidate number.
∗ Put your full name on the answer book. (Same as your ID card’s name)
∗ All information is on your individual timetable. Full exam schedule is now available on ISLE/Gateway/Parent Portal.
Before the Exams Your Exam Timetable
15xxx Candidate Number
Your Personalized Exam Timetable
20/5/2015 11:00
Full Public Exam Timetable
∗ Parents communicated with letters sent early March on the exam clashes.
∗ If you have more than one exam timetabled to start at the same time, you will have a handwritten start time on your timetable.
∗ Between clash exams you will be supervised by an invigilator. ∗ NOT allowed : your phone/ipod/laptop or any electronic
communication device. ∗ Allowed : books for revision and you may bring food (bring
these to your first exam). ∗ Must NOT attempt to communicate in any way with any
candidate who has already taken or will be taking the exam.
Exam Clashes Centre Supervision between Exams
11 May 2015 – Exam Clashes
CIE Int’l Maths
•Hall or Hall Balcony •1.00pm-2.00/2.30pm (Depending on
Core/Extended Option)
Centre Supervision
•Hall or Hall Balcony •2.00/2.30pm-3.00pm
CIE French
•Hall •3.00pm-4.00pm
(or longer for ET candidates)
Centre Supervision
•Hall •4.00pm-4.30pm
Edexcel R.S.
•Hall •4.30pm-6.00pm
Students not doing R.S. can leave after French
14 May 2015 – Exam Clashes
CIE World Literature
• Hall • 12.30pm-2.00pm
Centre Supervision
• Hall • 2.00pm-2.30pm
Edexcel Chemistry
• Hall • 2.30pm-4.30pm
20 May 2015 – Exam Clashes
Edexcel Physics
• Hall • 3.30pm-5.30pm
Centre Supervision
• Hall • 5.30pm-6.00pm
Edexcel Business Studies
• Hall • 6.00pm-6.45pm
1 Jun 2015 – Exam Clashes
Edexcel Economics
• Hall • 3.30pm-6.00pm
Centre Supervision
• Hall • 6.00pm-6.30pm
Edexcel History
• Hall • 6.30pm-8.00pm
5 Jun 2015 – Exam Clashes
Edexcel Biology
• Hall • 3.30pm-4.30pm
Centre Supervision
• Hall • 4.30pm-5.00pm
Edexcel Business Studies
• Hall • 5.00pm-6.30pm
9 Jun 2015 – Exam Clashes
Edexcel Chemistry
• Hall • 3.30pm-4.30pm
Centre Supervision
• Hall • 4.30pm-5.15pm
Edexcel Geography
• Hall • 5.15pm-6.30pm
∗ When you arrive at school, lock your phone/ipod/laptop/valuables in your locker.
∗ Bring to the Hall only the books you need to revise for your next exam(s).
∗ Bring your food to the Hall. Lunch time may be included. ∗ You will not be allowed to go to your locker between exams. ∗ If you bring a bag into supervision, you will be asked to show that
you do not have a phone/ipod/laptop in it. ∗ Supervised toilet breaks will be allowed during the time between
exams. ∗ If you are found with a phone or laptop in supervision, or you leave
supervision unaccompanied, you may be awarded zero marks.
Centre Supervision during School Time
∗ GCSE Religious Studies, GCSE Geography, IGCSE History, IGCSE Pure Maths, GCSE Business Studies, GCSE Japanese
∗ Edexcel: all candidates involved sign a confidentiality statement to maintain the security of the content of the exams listed above
∗ Due Date: 27th March 2015 (Friday) ∗ If a candidate is caught breaking the rules on the form,
they risk being awarded zero marks for the examination and/or being disqualified from all Edexcel qualifications in the future
Early Release from Exams and Confidentiality of Content
∗ If a candidate is caught breaking the rules on the form, they risk being awarded zero marks for the examination and/or being disqualified from all Edexcel qualifications in the future
Early Release from Exams and Confidentiality of Content
Earliest Finish Time for Exam Confidentiality of Content
2:00pm (UK morning exams) 2:00pm until 5:00pm
6:30pm (UK afternoon exams) 6:30pm until 9:30pm
∗ A copy of this document is attached with your timetable (electronic copy on Exams page on ISLE and Gateway).
∗ It is your responsibility to read and familiarise yourself with this document.
∗ Any questions, or anything you don’t understand, email Mr Wong
Before the Exams Information for Candidates
Exam Day - Arrival
* Be at the entrance 30 minutes before the start time of each exam. This gives you time to: * Put your bag and valuables in your locker. * Go to the toilet. * Check the seating plan so you know where to go when you enter the
exam room. * Arrive on time for Listening exam as we will start without waiting
for late comers! * 15-20 minutes before the exam start time you will be called to the
venue. * Listen carefully to instructions as there may be several exams
taking place in different venues.
∗Hall ∗Hall Balcony ∗Room 723 (for access arrangements)
Key Exam Venues
∗ Photographic ID e.g. HKID card (or copy), personalised Octopus card, school bus pass.
∗ Statement of Entry ∗ In a clear plastic bag:
∗ Black pens x 2, HB/2B pencils x 2, eraser, ruler, pair of compasses, protractor, calculator (no memory or stored formulae).
∗ Coloured pencils may be used for drawings and diagrams in some exams. ∗ Highlighers may be used in questions BUT NOT in answers.
∗ A small clear plastic bottle containing water is allowed. Containers that are not clear plastic or contain drinks other than water will be removed.
∗ Important notes: ∗ You cannot borrow items from another candidate once you are in the exam
room (Information for Candidates item A8). ∗ The school supplies the basics for emergencies only.
Exam Day What to bring to the Exam
∗ You may bring a basic scientific calculator to all exams UNLESS the exam paper states “No Calculator”.
∗ If in doubt, check with your subject teacher. ∗ You are responsible for your calculator power supply. ∗ You are advised to bring a spare calculator. ∗ NO spares in the exam room for use in emergency.
Exam Day Calculators
∗ The following items will be removed from the exam room and the school will not be responsible for loss or theft of valuables: ∗ Wallet/purse/keys/bag/books. ∗ Mobile phone, laptop, electronic items with data storage or access
to external communication. ∗ Correcting fluid/liquid/tape. ∗ Calculator cover. ∗ Notes, pieces of paper, tracing paper (tracing paper for Edexcel
Maths is provided by the school). ∗ Packs of tissues (tissues are provided by the school). ∗ Food (including chewing gum), drinks other than water, bottles that
are not clear plastic.
What NOT to bring to the Exam
∗ You must be silent at all times. ∗ You must not disturb other candidates in any way. ∗ You must listen to and follow instructions. ∗ You must sit at your allocated desk. ∗ Do not write anything on your arms – avoid suspicion. ∗ Do not move your desk. ∗ Do not ask to go to the toilet unless it is absolutely
necessary. ∗ Do not ask to go to the toilet in the first hour or last 15
minutes of the exam (exams less than 1 hour, no toilet break).
During the Exam
∗ All answers must be written in black ink. ∗ Pencil can be used for drawings and diagrams (dark
pencil 2B/HB). ∗ Rough work/essay planning must be done on the
question paper or answer booklet and crossed out if not to be marked.
∗ Do not write or draw inappropriately in your answer paper.
∗ ALL additional paper used in the exam, even if it is rough work, must be attached to your answer paper with a string tag.
During the Exam
∗ Do not ask an invigilator for an explanation of the content of the exam.
∗ Invigilators can only help you with the instructions on the front of the question paper.
∗ If you suspect an error in a question, raise your hand and inform an invigilator: ∗ Answer to the best of your ability. ∗ The Exam Board will be notified of the suspected error. ∗ If an error is confirmed, the Examiner will allow for this
in the marking.
During the Exam
∗ In the event of a fire alarm or lock down, DON’T PANIC! ∗ The invigilator will stop the exam and tell you to close your
exam paper. ∗ Remain seated in silence, face forward, listen carefully and
follow instructions. ∗ In the event of a false alarm, the exam will be restarted when
the alarm stops and you will be given the full time to complete your exam.
∗ In the event of an evacuation, if you talk about the content of the exam you will not be allowed to return to complete the exam.
During the Exam Emergency Procedure
∗ An announcement will be made when you have 5 minutes left.
∗ When you are told to stop writing, you must stop and close your paper even if you are in the middle of a sentence.
∗ If you continue writing or amending your answers, this will be treated as malpractice.
∗ You must make sure you have completed your candidate details on your answer papers and attached all additional sheets used with a string tag.
∗ You must remain in silence until you have left the exam room. ∗ If other exams are continuing you must not stand and talk
outside the exam room.
At the end of the Exam
∗ Taking exams in Room 723 ∗ Extra Time and/or Use of Laptops ∗ Check full exam timetable (Access Arrangements) for details ∗ Stick with your choices as all arrangements based on Mr
Rutter’s recommendations ∗ Records will be kept if you give up your choice of laptop
and/or extra time
Access Arrangement
∗Do not go to library. ∗Free room list outside Hall and
Library.
Revision
∗ Go to General Office to collect sign-off form before 12pm ∗ All loantexts need to be returned on that day outside the
General Office. Outstanding library books will also need to be returned outside the General Office.
∗ All outstanding fees need to be paid. ∗ Signed off by Houses in 15-minute intervals. Full details will
be provided later in a letter to parents.
Y11 Sign-Off Day – 9 Jun 2015 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
∗ If you are unwell, try to come to school and take the exam. Inform Mr Wong or an invigilator when you arrive (especially important if you are infectious!).
∗ Get a doctor’s note after your exam and go to see Mr Wong as soon as possible. You may be eligible to apply for special consideration.
∗ If you are too unwell to come to school you MUST give a doctor’s note to Mr Wong as soon as possible. You will only be able to apply for special consideration if you have already completed at least 50% of the assessments for that subject (which must include an externally assessed piece of work).
If you are Unwell on Exam Day
WARNING SIGNALS STATUS OF PUBLIC EXAMS
• PUBLIC EXAMS WILL GO AHEAD AS TIMETABLED.
• PUBLIC EXAMS WILL GO AHEAD AS TIMETABLED. • Check the school website and your school email
before you leave home (postponement possible). • If your route to school is affected and you will be
late, phone 2524 7135(Public Holiday 9812 0266).
• PUBLIC EXAMS WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL LATER IN THE DAY OR THE NEXT DAY.
• Check the school website and your school email for rescheduled start times.
Severe Weather Warnings
∗ Arrangements relating to public exams differ from those relating to the school as a whole.
∗ Be aware that postponed exams may be rescheduled to start in the evening or over a weekend.
∗ Do not phone the school.
∗ Check the school website and your school email for announcements.
∗ If you have already left home, proceed to school unless it is unsafe or you are unable to do so.
∗ If you are in school, you must remain there until you are told it is safe to leave.
Severe Weather Arrangements
∗ Due on 27th March 2015 ∗ Will not be admitted into exams if
outstanding ∗ Lost/Missing Invoice – Come to Exam Office
for reprint (with a fine)
Exam Billing – IGCSE / GCSE/ICT Diploma
Exam Results
∗ CIE IGCSE : 11 August – online (login details to be distributed on Signoff Day)
∗ Collection of all Exam results: 20th August 1pm at the Hall
∗ If you are leaving IS, email Ms Jamie Chan before your last exam ([email protected]) giving address to post results to.
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