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2018Parent Information Session:Year 8

Tuesday 13 February, 2018Year Co-ordinator: Mr Bill Clewett

Welcome Curriculum and Learning Pastoral Matters

Session Overview

WelcomeDeputy Head Pastoral: Mr Mark Case

Year 8 2018Year 12 2022

Stage 4 Curriculum (BOSTES)

• English• Mathematics• Science• History/Geography• French• Music/Visual Arts• PDHPE• Technology Mandatory

What makes the most difference in student learning?

Oxley Distinctives

CornerstoneWIDE ReadingMaths PathwaysWriting in Context(SWYM 2.0)

Writing in Context

EFFORTself reporting grades

Academic Preparation

(what to do if you are told there’s no homework!)

Today, I’m Getting Help To Revise, Organise, Prepare, Engage ….

TIGHTROPE!

When: Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons3.30 – 5.00pm

Where: LibraryWho: Aimed at Year 7-9, but anyone

who needs some help are welcome

There will be Learning Support staff on hand to help you with computer issues, assessment tasks, homework, Canvas, diary, ‘Learning Field’ online texts, study notes, etc.

EventTerm 1 ELEVATE Study Skills

Effort Grade Report

Term 2 Year 8 Student-Parent-Teacher

2019 Stage 5 Information Session

2019 Elective Course Selection

Semester One Report

Term 3 Effort Grade Report

Term 4 Effort Grade Report

Year 8 Yearly Examinations

Semester Two Report

2018 Key Academic Dates (Year 8)

2019 Stage 5 (Year 9 and 10)Elective Choices

IGCSE Global Perspectives

Pastoral Mr Bill Clewett

Communication

Uniform

Service Learning

Mind Matters

thank you