Year 11 Parents’ Information Year 11 Parents’ Information EveningEvening

2525thth February 2010 February 2010

Preparing for Preparing for GCSE GCSE

ExaminationsExaminations

‘‘The truth about exams’The truth about exams’

Exams are not designed to catch you Exams are not designed to catch you out.out.

They provide an opportunity for you to They provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your abilities.demonstrate your abilities.

Examiners like giving marks to people Examiners like giving marks to people who do what is asked of them.who do what is asked of them.

Exams can be completed in the allotted Exams can be completed in the allotted time.time.

Everyone’s memory is sufficient.Everyone’s memory is sufficient.

ReflectingReflecting

Mock ExaminationsMock Examinations

Revision strategiesRevision strategies Mock Examination ResultsMock Examination Results Tiers of EntryTiers of Entry

Year 11 ReportsYear 11 Reports

Teacher CommentsTeacher Comments Targets for further developmentTargets for further development Attainment gradesAttainment grades

Supporting Revision: SchoolSupporting Revision: School

Tutorial- study skills (target groups)Tutorial- study skills (target groups) Revision guidesRevision guides After school sessionsAfter school sessions Easter revision sessions Easter revision sessions Resources/links on the learning Resources/links on the learning

platformplatform MentoringMentoring Outside speakers (Tom Barwood; Outside speakers (Tom Barwood;

Positively Mad)Positively Mad)

Subject Specific InformationSubject Specific Information

EnglishEnglish MathsMaths ScienceScience RERE Modern Foreign LanguagesModern Foreign Languages

GCSEGCSE English English

The nuts and The nuts and bolts…bolts…

Where the marks go:Where the marks go:

Coursework:Coursework:

20% Reading and Writing20% Reading and Writing

20% Speaking and Listening20% Speaking and Listening

This is done in school during This is done in school during Years 10 and 11;Years 10 and 11;

The written components have The written components have already been completed; already been completed; the spoken component will the spoken component will be completed this half-be completed this half-term.term.

Examinations:Examinations:

30% Paper 1:30% Paper 1:Media and non-fiction Media and non-fiction

(reading)(reading)Writing to discuss, argue, Writing to discuss, argue,

persuadepersuade

30% Paper 2:30% Paper 2:Poetry from other cultures Poetry from other cultures

(reading)(reading)Writing to inform, explain, Writing to inform, explain,

describedescribe

Paper 1: Section A (Reading Media and Paper 1: Section A (Reading Media and non-fiction)non-fiction)

A series of short answer A series of short answer questions on 2 unseen questions on 2 unseen stimuli – text, image, stimuli – text, image, prose, adverts, reviews, prose, adverts, reviews, fiction &c.fiction &c.

You will need to be able to You will need to be able to analyse, discuss and analyse, discuss and comparecompare writers’ writers’ intentions, meanings, intentions, meanings, techniques and outcomestechniques and outcomes..

How should I revise?How should I revise? Reading a range of texts, Reading a range of texts,

from fiction to adverts to from fiction to adverts to charity letters – what does charity letters – what does the writer want me to the writer want me to consider and how does he consider and how does he achieve it?achieve it?

Revising the terminology Revising the terminology for analysing writers’ craft for analysing writers’ craft and stylistic featuresand stylistic features

Paper 1: Section B (Writing to discuss, Paper 1: Section B (Writing to discuss, argue, persuade)argue, persuade)

A choice of 4 questions, from A choice of 4 questions, from which you choose 1;which you choose 1;

Each choice is one of the styles Each choice is one of the styles of writing, plus a 4of writing, plus a 4thth which which combines 2.combines 2.

Examiners always link written Examiners always link written tasks into the stimulus tasks into the stimulus material from Section A.material from Section A.

How should I revise?How should I revise? Think about a range of issues Think about a range of issues

or debates and try to or debates and try to formulate a response from formulate a response from both sides of the argument;both sides of the argument;

Revising the stylistic features Revising the stylistic features for each style of writing – try for each style of writing – try to write a recipe!to write a recipe!

Remembering to apply Remembering to apply PAFL/FAPPAFL/FAP to any given task; to any given task;

Remembering the aspects of Remembering the aspects of written English you had written English you had identified for improvement identified for improvement from the mock exams – from the mock exams – don’t don’t make the same mistakes make the same mistakes twice!twice!

Paper 2: Section A (Reading – Poetry Paper 2: Section A (Reading – Poetry from other cultures)from other cultures)

You will have studied the You will have studied the poems from ‘Cluster 1’ of poems from ‘Cluster 1’ of the Anthology;the Anthology;

The exam question will ask The exam question will ask you to you to comparecompare two poems two poems - the examiner will give - the examiner will give you the theme to discuss, you the theme to discuss, as well as one of the as well as one of the poems you must discuss. poems you must discuss. The 2The 2ndnd poem is your poem is your choice.choice.

How should I revise?How should I revise? Make sure you have Make sure you have

detailed notesdetailed notes on all of the on all of the poems from ‘Cluster 1’ or poems from ‘Cluster 1’ or ‘Cluster 2’ in the ‘Cluster 2’ in the Anthology;Anthology;

Revise the Revise the terminologyterminology to to enable you to discuss the enable you to discuss the poets’ methodology and poets’ methodology and effects;effects;

Try to draw Try to draw comparative comparative linkslinks between the poems; between the poems;

Plan answers to sample Plan answers to sample questions.questions.

Paper 2: Section B (Writing to inform, Paper 2: Section B (Writing to inform, explain, describe)explain, describe)

A choice of 4 questions, from A choice of 4 questions, from which you choose 1;which you choose 1;

Each choice is one of the styles Each choice is one of the styles of writing, plus a 4of writing, plus a 4thth which which combines 2.combines 2.

How should I revise?How should I revise? Think about a range of issues Think about a range of issues

or debates and try to or debates and try to formulate a response from formulate a response from both sides of the argument;both sides of the argument;

Revising the stylistic features Revising the stylistic features for each style of writing – try for each style of writing – try to write a recipe!to write a recipe!

Remembering to apply Remembering to apply PAFL/FAPPAFL/FAP to any given task; to any given task;

Remembering the aspects of Remembering the aspects of written English you had written English you had identified for improvement identified for improvement from the mock exams – from the mock exams – don’t don’t make the same mistakes make the same mistakes twice!twice!

General advice…General advice…

Make sure you know the Make sure you know the requirements of each exam paper;requirements of each exam paper;

Make sure you’re able to discuss the Make sure you’re able to discuss the techniques and methodology of techniques and methodology of writers at work in reading questions, writers at work in reading questions, otherwise you’ll just describe;otherwise you’ll just describe;

Make sure you know which Make sure you know which techniques to employ in each of the techniques to employ in each of the writing tasks to be successful.writing tasks to be successful.

GCSEGCSE English Literature English LiteratureThe nuts and The nuts and

bolts…bolts…

Where the marks go…Where the marks go…

Coursework:Coursework:

30% assessed over three 30% assessed over three essays;essays;

This component has This component has already been already been completed in school.completed in school.

Examination:Examination:

23% Modern novel23% Modern novel(Of Mice and Men, (Of Mice and Men,

Heroes)Heroes)

47% Poetry47% Poetry(Armitage & Duffy, with (Armitage & Duffy, with

pre-1914 poetry)pre-1914 poetry)

Section A: Prose novelSection A: Prose novel

A choice of 2 questions on the A choice of 2 questions on the novel studied.novel studied.

You will need to be able to You will need to be able to analyse and discuss analyse and discuss writers’ writers’ intentions, intentions, meanings, techniques and meanings, techniques and outcomesoutcomes;;

You will also need to be able You will also need to be able to give specific and to give specific and detailed references to the detailed references to the text for higher grades.text for higher grades.

How should I revise?How should I revise? Re-read your novel;Re-read your novel; Make sure you have notes Make sure you have notes

on key themes and on key themes and characters;characters;

Revising the terminology Revising the terminology for analysing writers’ craft for analysing writers’ craft and stylistic featuresand stylistic features

Section B: PoetrySection B: Poetry

A choice of 3 questions, covering A choice of 3 questions, covering Armitage, Duffy and pre-1914 Armitage, Duffy and pre-1914 poemspoems

You will need to be able to You will need to be able to analyse, discuss and analyse, discuss and comparecompare writers’ writers’ intentions, intentions, meanings, techniques and meanings, techniques and outcomesoutcomes..

The main marks go on two The main marks go on two things –things –

i)i) Your ability to compare 4 Your ability to compare 4 poems;poems;

ii)ii) Your ability to discuss and Your ability to discuss and analyse poets’ methods and analyse poets’ methods and features of languagefeatures of language

How should I revise?How should I revise? Make sure you have Make sure you have

detailed notes on detailed notes on poems of Armitage, poems of Armitage, Duffy and pre-1914 Duffy and pre-1914 poems;poems;

Make sure you know Make sure you know how to draw links how to draw links thematically between thematically between the poems;the poems;

General revisionGeneral revision

CGP / Collins revision guides (deadline for CGP / Collins revision guides (deadline for payment on Friday); students have been given a payment on Friday); students have been given a letter;letter;

www.bbc.co.uk/gcsebitesize - series of good - series of good revision activities on specific texts and papers;revision activities on specific texts and papers;

Read over mock exams – ensure you don’t make Read over mock exams – ensure you don’t make the same errors twice; follow marker’s advice;the same errors twice; follow marker’s advice;

www.aqa.org.uk – past papers and mark-schemes – past papers and mark-schemes are available under assessment material section are available under assessment material section of English ‘A’ GCSE.of English ‘A’ GCSE.

GCSE Mathematics 2010GCSE Mathematics 2010

St. Paul’s Catholic SchoolSt. Paul’s Catholic School

Let’s begin….Let’s begin…. Think of a numberThink of a number

Double itDouble it

Add tenAdd ten

Divide by 2Divide by 2

Take away the number you first thought ofTake away the number you first thought of

The answer is……The answer is…… 55

Revising for MathsRevising for Maths

www.mymaths.co.uk

CGP Revision GuideCGP Revision Guide

www.st-pauls.org.uk

Past Papers and Grade DescriptorsPast Papers and Grade Descriptors

Key DatesKey Dates

Higher and Foundation:Higher and Foundation:

Monday 7Monday 7thth June 2010 – Non Calculator June 2010 – Non Calculator PaperPaper

Friday 11Friday 11thth June 2010 - Calculator June 2010 - Calculator PaperPaper

Preparations for GCSE Preparations for GCSE Additional Science (the Year Additional Science (the Year

11 modules)11 modules)St. Paul’s Science DepartmentSt. Paul’s Science Department

Just to recap:Just to recap: GCSE Science GCSE Science

(Year 10)(Year 10)

2 examined units 2 examined units (some students (some students resat in January: resat in January: awaiting results).awaiting results).

Science In The News Science In The News + Can Do tasks + Can Do tasks (33%).(33%).

GCSE Additional GCSE Additional Science (Year 11)Science (Year 11)

2 examined units 2 examined units (this summer).(this summer).

Research Study Research Study (done) and Data (done) and Data Task (March 10).Task (March 10).(33%)(33%)

So where are we now?So where are we now?

Coursework is now called “Assessment of Coursework is now called “Assessment of skills” and has a weighting of 33% skills” and has a weighting of 33% towards this summer’s grade.towards this summer’s grade.

It is broken down into:It is broken down into:(1) Research Study (24 marks)(1) Research Study (24 marks)

(2) (2) Data TaskData Task (30 marks)(more to (30 marks)(more to follow)follow)

(3) Practical Skills (6 marks)(a mark is (3) Practical Skills (6 marks)(a mark is awarded by the teachers based on your awarded by the teachers based on your child’s general performance in practical-child’s general performance in practical-based sessions).based sessions).

Data Tasks are happening at Data Tasks are happening at the momentthe moment

1010thth March is the date for the writing up to be March is the date for the writing up to be precise.precise.

The topic is on “Fuses and Electrical Safety”. Full The topic is on “Fuses and Electrical Safety”. Full details on the Learning Platform.details on the Learning Platform.

Students have done practical work on this and in Students have done practical work on this and in preparation in lessons (and at home), they have:preparation in lessons (and at home), they have: Collected sample results which they need to bring to Collected sample results which they need to bring to

the sessionthe session Received a sheet of questions which they can rehearse Received a sheet of questions which they can rehearse

in advance. E.g. drawing the graph effectively, making in advance. E.g. drawing the graph effectively, making a list of evaluation points…this sheet should also be a list of evaluation points…this sheet should also be brought to the Wednesday session.brought to the Wednesday session.

Any further controlled Any further controlled assessmentsassessments

We are at present looking at those students We are at present looking at those students who for one reason or another have not who for one reason or another have not completed all of the coursework completed all of the coursework requirements.requirements.

Letters will go home suggesting that the Letters will go home suggesting that the student attends an after-school session (date student attends an after-school session (date tbc) to complete this.tbc) to complete this.

Any requests for retakes must be discussed Any requests for retakes must be discussed with your lead teacher/Miss Lintern/Mr. with your lead teacher/Miss Lintern/Mr. Palmer and implemented BEFORE EASTER.Palmer and implemented BEFORE EASTER.

And what about this And what about this summer?summer?

After the “skills assessment”, there are two After the “skills assessment”, there are two further content-based examination papers further content-based examination papers (each with a weighting of 33%) which cover the (each with a weighting of 33%) which cover the material studied since September.material studied since September.

The Christmas mock (Unit 3) (now available for The Christmas mock (Unit 3) (now available for review on the Learning Platform) was based on review on the Learning Platform) was based on the first paper.the first paper.

The Unit 4 mock will run on Wed 31 March in The Unit 4 mock will run on Wed 31 March in lessons. A past paper on this is on the Learning lessons. A past paper on this is on the Learning Platform.Platform.

What should your child take What should your child take away from the mocks?away from the mocks?

The evaluation of these is crucial.The evaluation of these is crucial. It informs where your child is at both in terms It informs where your child is at both in terms

of:of: Content (e.g. great at photosynthesis but needs Content (e.g. great at photosynthesis but needs

to look at forces – recent reports made many to look at forces – recent reports made many comments on this)comments on this)

Skills (e.g. interpreting data, making well-Skills (e.g. interpreting data, making well-informed conclusions, predictions etc.)informed conclusions, predictions etc.)

Examination technique – careful reading of Examination technique – careful reading of questions, use of subject-specific language.questions, use of subject-specific language.

What can be done with this What can be done with this information?information?

This is where This is where revision guides and revision guides and workbooks come workbooks come in:in: I have already

been issued

So have I!

1.1. Use me to look Use me to look in the index at the in the index at the areas of weakness areas of weakness (mock papers were (mock papers were returned)returned)

2.2. Bring to every lessonBring to every lesson

3.3. Note areas of the Note areas of the workbook that workbook that correspond to correspond to lessons being lessons being covered.covered.

4.4. Complete relevant Complete relevant pages and request pages and request marking and marking and feedback.feedback.

DO NOT WAIT DO NOT WAIT TO DO ALL THIS TO DO ALL THIS UNTIL AFTER UNTIL AFTER EASTER.EASTER.

THIS WILL BE THIS WILL BE TOO LATE. TOO LATE.

Start using it Start using it last week!!last week!!

Exam datesExam dates

Paper 3Paper 3 Wed 26 May AMWed 26 May AM Paper 4 Paper 4 Wed 9 June PMWed 9 June PM

We break up for half term on Friday 28 We break up for half term on Friday 28 May.May.

And for TripleAnd for Triple Y11 BiologyY11 Biology Wed 9 June PMWed 9 June PM Y11 ChemistryY11 Chemistry Wed 16 June AMWed 16 June AM Y11 PhysicsY11 Physics Fri 18 June PMFri 18 June PM

Preparations for GCSE RE Preparations for GCSE RE (Year 11 )(Year 11 )

St. Paul’s Religious Education St. Paul’s Religious Education DepartmentDepartment

Summer 2010Summer 2010

The Exam The Exam Ed excel exam boardEd excel exam boardwww.edexcel.org.uk

Unit JUnit J

2 hours 2 hours

50% of final GCSE grade-it 50% of final GCSE grade-it will be combined with the will be combined with the year 10 unit C resultyear 10 unit C result

2424thth May 2010 (AM) May 2010 (AM)

Topics covered on the exam Topics covered on the exam

Beliefs and ValuesBeliefs and Values Community and TraditionCommunity and Tradition Worship and Celebration Worship and Celebration Living the Christian Life Living the Christian Life Christian Vocation Christian Vocation

For each topic there is a choice of two sets of For each topic there is a choice of two sets of questions and pupils must answer a whole questions and pupils must answer a whole set of questions on each of the five topics. set of questions on each of the five topics.

This means pupils will have approximately This means pupils will have approximately 22.5 minutes to answer each of the first four 22.5 minutes to answer each of the first four sets of questions and 30 minutes to answer sets of questions and 30 minutes to answer Christian Vocation as this is the extended Christian Vocation as this is the extended writing section.writing section.

EXAM SKILLSEXAM SKILLSThere are 4 types of questions There are 4 types of questions

on the exam paper on the exam paper A type questions 2 marks (DEFINE)A type questions 2 marks (DEFINE)Pupils will need to recall a definition of one of their key words. Pupils will need to recall a definition of one of their key words.

B type questions 6 marks (DESCRIBE)B type questions 6 marks (DESCRIBE)Pupils will be asked to outline or describe an issue. Here they must recall Pupils will be asked to outline or describe an issue. Here they must recall and select key points of information. and select key points of information.

C type questions 8 marks (EXPLAIN)C type questions 8 marks (EXPLAIN)Pupils will need to explain something usually making 4 points. Here Pupils will need to explain something usually making 4 points. Here pupils will also need to use source evidence to help their explanations pupils will also need to use source evidence to help their explanations such as biblical evidence. Pupils will be awarded marks for the quality of such as biblical evidence. Pupils will be awarded marks for the quality of the written communication here. the written communication here.

D type questions 4 marks (EVALUATE)D type questions 4 marks (EVALUATE)Pupils will be given a statement and be asked the question ‘Do you Pupils will be given a statement and be asked the question ‘Do you agree? show that you have considered more than one point of view. agree? show that you have considered more than one point of view. Pupils must discuss both sides of the issue showing views for and against. Pupils must discuss both sides of the issue showing views for and against.

What are pupils already doing What are pupils already doing to prepare for this? to prepare for this?

Regular homework tasks and practice Regular homework tasks and practice exam questions in lessons.exam questions in lessons.

Pupils sat the Mock exam in December Pupils sat the Mock exam in December where they answered 3 sets of questions where they answered 3 sets of questions on the covered so far. on the covered so far.

Every pupil has received detailed feedback Every pupil has received detailed feedback on each section of the exam with clear on each section of the exam with clear targets to support their progresstargets to support their progress

What will happen now? What will happen now? 4 weeks prior to the exam all lessons in RE 4 weeks prior to the exam all lessons in RE

will be revision based. will be revision based.

However it is vital that pupils are learning the However it is vital that pupils are learning the content for their exam at home as the content for their exam at home as the revision lessons will be largely skills based. revision lessons will be largely skills based.

As part of these lessons the RE department As part of these lessons the RE department will also be providing revision materials for will also be providing revision materials for pupils pupils

Independent preparation for Independent preparation for the summer exam the summer exam

Catholic Christianity Revision GuideCatholic Christianity Revision Guide (Details of this book are available on the (Details of this book are available on the learning platform) Most year 11 pupils learning platform) Most year 11 pupils have already bought a copy of thishave already bought a copy of thisbut there are still a few available in but there are still a few available in school. school.

Using the variety of revision resources that are Using the variety of revision resources that are available on the learning platform including available on the learning platform including practice exam questions and model answers. practice exam questions and model answers.

Pupils retaking Year 10 Unit Pupils retaking Year 10 Unit C exam C exam

You will have been notified with a letter You will have been notified with a letter in the post if this applies to your child. in the post if this applies to your child.

We are offering a series of revision We are offering a series of revision sessions to support these pupils as the sessions to support these pupils as the year 10 material will not be covered year 10 material will not be covered again in lesson time. again in lesson time.

THESE BEGIN ON MONDAY 1THESE BEGIN ON MONDAY 1stst MARCH MARCH

Monday 1st March Believing in God

Monday 8th March Matters of life and death

Monday 15th March Marriage and family life

Monday 22nd March Religion and the Media

Monday 29th March Social Harmony

EASTER HOLIDAYS

Monday 19TH April Exam skills

Monday 26th April Mock exam

Monday 3rd May BANK HOLIDAY

Monday 10th May Mock exam Feedback

Languages examsLanguages exams

Reading Paper (25%) – Higher and Reading Paper (25%) – Higher and FoundationFoundation

Listening Paper (25%) – H and FListening Paper (25%) – H and F Writing Paper (25%) – H and FWriting Paper (25%) – H and F Speaking Exam (25%) – H and FSpeaking Exam (25%) – H and F

Foundation: Grade G – CFoundation: Grade G – C Higher: Grade D – A*Higher: Grade D – A*

Speaking ExamSpeaking Exam Week beginning Week beginning Monday 26Monday 26thth April, April, 2010 2010

1.1. Role PlayRole Play

2.2. Presentation (“Presentation (“TranscriptTranscript”): 1 ½ minutes ”): 1 ½ minutes

Discussion of presentation (“Discussion of presentation (“Follow-up Follow-up questionsquestions”): 1 ½ minutes”): 1 ½ minutes

3.3. General Discussion (questions in “General Discussion (questions in “Talksheet Talksheet bookbook”):”):

Foundation 4-6 mins, Higher 6-8 minsFoundation 4-6 mins, Higher 6-8 mins

RevisionRevision Exam skills and grammar: Exam skills and grammar:

Full engagement in lessonsFull engagement in lessons

Vocabulary learningVocabulary learning 5-10 minutes every day5-10 minutes every day

Speaking presentation:Speaking presentation: Twice a weekTwice a week

MotivationMotivation

ResourcesResources Your class mates – Find a learning Your class mates – Find a learning

partner!partner! Your teacher!Your teacher! Revision Guide (Spanish & French Revision Guide (Spanish & French withwith

Listening CD and exercises/task sheets)Listening CD and exercises/task sheets) Exam board: Exam board: www.aqa.org.uk (for past (for past

papers)papers) http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesiz

e/ (for exam style practice questions) (for exam style practice questions)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/ (for themed video clips)(for themed video clips)

http://www.s-cool.co.uk (for free GCSE (for free GCSE revision tips)revision tips)

Supporting Revision: HomeSupporting Revision: Home Implementing a revision timetableImplementing a revision timetable Providing a spaceProviding a space Encouraging independent studyEncouraging independent study Reflecting upon reportsReflecting upon reports Contacting staff / mentors with concerns Contacting staff / mentors with concerns Offering advice and supportOffering advice and support Supporting organisation of uniform and Supporting organisation of uniform and

equipmentequipment Checking the exam timetable- displaying it in Checking the exam timetable- displaying it in

a visible placea visible place Supporting with Attendance & PunctualitySupporting with Attendance & Punctuality

Weekly Revision TimetableWeekly Revision Timetable

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday

Friday Saturday

Sunday

9am

10am

11am

12 noon

1pm

2pm

3pm

4pm

5pm

6pm

7pm

8pm

Checklist for planning:Checklist for planning:

make a list of all topics to revisemake a list of all topics to revise highlight those parts of your work you’re not highlight those parts of your work you’re not sure of, and give them more timesure of, and give them more time ensure that there’s enough time to go through ensure that there’s enough time to go through each topic several timeseach topic several times make sure that you cover every topic at least make sure that you cover every topic at least onceonce leave some time during the final week of leave some time during the final week of revision to cover the most difficult topics againrevision to cover the most difficult topics again cover several subjects during revision sessionscover several subjects during revision sessions divide each topic into manageable parts.divide each topic into manageable parts.

Active Learning and Revision Active Learning and Revision StrategiesStrategies

Bullet point important pointsBullet point important points Draw diagrams and flow chartsDraw diagrams and flow charts Test yourself by covering an original drawing, Test yourself by covering an original drawing,

drawing it again, then checking it against the drawing it again, then checking it against the originaloriginal

Read out loudRead out loud Underlining or highlighting key points or quotationsUnderlining or highlighting key points or quotations Making up word games or mnemonics to help youMaking up word games or mnemonics to help you Persuading someone to test youPersuading someone to test you Working through past papersWorking through past papers

Beating Exam StressBeating Exam Stress

Communicate with othersCommunicate with others Plan your time wiselyPlan your time wisely Take time to relaxTake time to relax Eat wellEat well Sleep wellSleep well ExerciseExercise

Expressive Arts Exam Expressive Arts Exam InformationInformation

ArtArt Work, Rest and Play preparation should be well underway. Work, Rest and Play preparation should be well underway. Exams begin w/c Exams begin w/c Monday 3Monday 3rdrd May May 2010 2010

DramaDrama Students are examined on Students are examined on Thursday 25Thursday 25thth and Friday 26 and Friday 26thth

March, 2010 March, 2010 with public performances on 17with public performances on 17thth and 18 and 18thth March.March.

MusicMusic Performances and compositions should be all completed by Performances and compositions should be all completed by

Friday 19Friday 19thth March, 2010. March, 2010. PE PE

Any outstanding PEPs and videos to class teacher asap. Any outstanding PEPs and videos to class teacher asap. The final practical exam begins w/c The final practical exam begins w/c Monday 22Monday 22ndnd March, March,

20102010. .

Tuesday Tuesday 2424thth August 2010 August 2010, , GCSE Results GCSE Results

DayDay

Post 16 at St. Paul’sPost 16 at St. Paul’s Sixth Form / CollegeSixth Form / College National Apprenticeship ServiceNational Apprenticeship Service EmploymentEmployment TrainingTraining

Opportunities to celebrate Opportunities to celebrate achievement:achievement:

Final Awards Assembly Final Awards Assembly Tuesday 30Tuesday 30thth March 2010, 8:50am March 2010, 8:50am

Mass of CelebrationMass of Celebration Wednesday 28Wednesday 28thth April 2010, 7:30pm April 2010, 7:30pm

Thank you and Good Luck!Thank you and Good Luck!