Tenby SEP Year 11 Newsletter

Issue 1 – December 2014

Dear Parents,

It has been a very busy term here for all our Tenby

pupils and I’m sure many will be looking forward to

a well-earned break in a few weeks! Year 11

teachers and I continue to be impressed with the

hard work and progress our students have made

since the start of the year.

It is my intention in the monthly newsletter to foster

the connection between school and home and

share important information with you – as well as

celebrate the achievements of our pupils and look

forward to coming events. This is the first edition so I

hope you enjoy reading it – please let me know of

you have any comments or suggestions for future

editions.

Enjoy the coming holidays and for those of you

celebrating Christmas, enjoy the festive season!

Jeremy Moxham

Head of Year 11

Edmodo

group

code:

vdc6yd

Useful

revision

websites:

https://www

.examtime.

com/

http://www.

bbc.co.uk/s

chools/gcse

bitesize/

http://www.

tenby.edu.

my/setia-

eco-park

Art

Trips

• Art Expo: 26/09

• Paris: 02/10 - 08/10

• Exam Prep Weekend Trip- Malaysia Residential: 30/01-01/02

• Visiting Artist: Cheeming Boey 04/02

High achievement by pupils in recent work:

Ivan Lim, Marrisa Foo, Krystabel Kok: Maintaining

exceptionally high standards throughout their coursework

Ben Lai, Lavinia Maes: For the effort during lunch time sessions

Keen Choong, Justin Poh, Zhoriff, Tae Ha, Gabriel Leon: For

their planning & commitment to the pending PE Mural!

News from departments

Details of booster sessions

• Mon, Tues, Friday: Lunchtime

• Saturday Sessions to follow in Term 2

Biology

All Biology students can read through the IGCSE Learner Guide especially on

examination tips and complete the checklist for each topic. The learner guide

can be accessed at:

http://www.cie.org.uk/images/163030-cambridge-learner-guide-for-igcse-

biology.pdf

Students may download the IGCSE Biology notes from:

http://igbiologyy.blogspot.com/

Careers

Career Guidance for Academic Pathways

Year 11 students have been busy receiving one-to-one career guidance

sessions to give them the chance to explore and recognise their skills and

potential. These will help them decide which subject options and future

career paths best fit their profiles. Senior students now realise the

importance in making informed decisions this term, which are vital

regarding their subject choices and securing a place for next academic

year. They also understand the need to plan ahead so they do not miss

admissions deadlines. They are aware that their main focus for Term 2

and Term 3 will be to study hard for their mock exams and their final

IGCSE exams. These students understand the need for an open dialogue

with their parents regarding the choices they will make after their

IGCSE exams. They are giving careful consideration to what they are

good at, what they enjoy and how they can get high grades, as well as, the

importance of making the right informed decision about their next steps

after Year 11. In Term 2, Year 9, Form 4 and Form 5 students will also be

receiving one-to-one career guidance sessions to support them with their

academic pathways.

Tahira Nawaz, University and Careers Advisor

English

English Language Paper 2 (mock exam)

www.padlet.com/iain_davis/betterthanchocolate

English Language : Coursework assignment 3

www.padlet.com/iain_davis/blueskythinking

Literature: Poetry: www.padlet.com/iain_davis/booyaa

Literature: King of the Castle: www.padlet.com/iain_davis/dirtyrascal

MFL

Useful websites for practising vocabulary, reading, listening and

writing questions in French:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/french

http://www.languagesonline.org.uk/

http://www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk/Curriculum/modlang/index.htm

http://www.frenchrevision.co.uk/ (GBP5.00 subscription)

Main revision points in French:

Vocabulary lists

Texts

Verbs and tenses: present, passé composé, imparfait, futur et

conditionnel www.ortholud.com

Peep don’t sleep!

These sites have been designed to help you succeed. Use them to help you revise

for all aspects of your English and Literature mock and final examinations. Mr.

Davis will upload even more materials on these already abundant sites over the

holiday period so check them regularly.

Grammatical structures (adjectives, negatives, pronouns,

comparative, superlative)

http://www.languageguide.org/francais/grammar/

Linking words, adverbs, time phrases

Expressions of opinion

Business

Check out the following websites to revise and test yourself:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zpsvr82

Case studies:

http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/#axzz3K8wtzD2T

Booster and catch-up sessions take place in A104 on Monday

lunchtimes.

Sixth Form

A Level Taster Day for Year 11 Students

This term for the first year Tenby Sixth Form held an A Level Taster Day event where

Year 11 students were given the chance to sample A Level subject choices they

are considering taking next year. The senior students met the Sixth Form

academic staff and took part in fun, interactive tasks and mini lectures. They also

had the opportunity to visit the Sixth Form and explored the facilities the Year 12

and Year 13 students enjoy. Senior students appreciated been given the

opportunity for a glimpse into the Tenby Sixth Form life and enjoyed learning

about some of the new subjects on offer for next year. Further information

regarding the A Level subjects offered for next year can be found on the school

website:

http://www.tenby.edu.my/photo/pdf/Tenby_A_Level_Options_Bookle

t_2015.pdf

Jeffrey Ison, Deputy Head Secondary

PE

As the term comes to a close the Tenby Secondary Swim Team

compete at Alice Smith School for the ISAC title on Saturday 6th

December. Good luck to our Year 11 competitors Eva Lakeman and

Nicholas Ng and the rest of the team. A full write-up with results will be

published in the New Year.

Holiday booster sessions

Please note that the following holiday booster sessions will be taking

place – many thanks to staff for running these extra support groups:

Science – Mr. Koh:

Monday 8th December - 9:00AM to 12:00PM – Stoichiometry

Tuesday 9th December – 9:00AM to 12:00PM – Reaction Rates

Thursday 11th December – 9:00AM to 12:00PM – Electricity and Chemistry

Maths – Ms. Sailini

9th and 11th December – 10:00-12:00

English - Ms. Pillay

29th and 30th December from 10am – 3p.m

Ms. Val - English:

December 15th from 8am-1pm

Accounting

Tues 9th Dec and Thursday 11th December from 12.30 to 14.30

Planners

All pupils should be recording their homework in their

Student Planners. This is a really useful tool for pupils,

parents and tutors to keep track of homework being

set.

It also allows for very quick and direct communication

between teachers and parents by writing messages.

Please check your son/daughter’s Student Planner for

homework regularly and to see if there are any

messages from members of staff…then sign it off in the

space provided.

Sixth Form Options

The Sixth Form option choices need to be returned by

Tuesday 13th January, 2015. This will increase the

chance of students being able to study their first

choices of subjects. After this date, there will be fixed

option blocks but pupils can still apply for places.

Reminders

Prom

On the 21st of November, Tenby held its annual student-led Senior Prom at

the Sheraton Hotel. Over 200 senior students and teachers attended the

event, making it an unforgettable evening. Everyone dressed for the occasion,

the girls in their striking gowns and the guys donning their suave bowties,

following the event’s 007 theme.

While we relished an exquisite buffet, we enjoyed a variety of talented acts,

ranging from bands to duets. Not long after that, the crowned Prom Prince

and Princess shared an intimate dance together, although the Prom King and

Queen needed some encouragement from Mr. Sallis.

Despite the hectic program, we still found time to bombard the photo booth,

all of us eager to take home memories of an extraordinary evening.

Everybody danced the night away, the rhythm claiming even the best of us

(especially Mr Gorst!). The night ended on a positive note, with Mr. Auster’s

favourite catchphrase, “Getting Better All The Time”. He even showed a

couple of his signature moves while the song played in the background.

Undoubtedly, the success of this event is down to the hard work and

dedication of the determined Prom Committee. Overall, Prom was a triumph

and we have raised the standards for next year’s Senior Prom!

Krystabel

All Year 11 pupils will be sitting their Mock Exams upon their return to

school after the break. The Mock Exam results are a very useful tool to

inform pupils and teachers alike of progress at this important time in

the run up to the final exams in 2015. Pupils should have been revising for some weeks now and have been

completing their revision planners to plan their revision topics well in

advance. Please support us in making sure that this continues into the

holiday period.

We have briefed the pupils in school about the expectations and

timetable arrangements. For your information please find below the

timetable and Tenby Internal Examination Guidelines for pupils:

IGCSE Mock Examination 2015 Timetable

DATE SYLLABUS CODE SYLLABUS NAME TIME LOCATION

WEDNESDAY 07-01-2015

REGISTRATION (0740 – 0750)

0500 English Language 2h

0800 - 1000 MPH

BREAK (1000 – 1020)

0546 Malay Language 1h 30min

1020 - 1150 MPH

BREAK (1150 – 1250)

0520

0547

French

Mandarin

1h 1250 – 1350

1h 30min

1250 – 1420

MPH

THURSDAY 08-01-2015

REGISTRATION (0740 – 0750)

0445

0460

Design & Technology

Geography

2h 30min 0800 – 1030

1hr 45min

0800 – 0945

MPH

Mock Exams

BREAK (1030 – 1050)

0486 English Literature 1h 30min

1050 – 1220 MPH

BREAK (1220 – 1310)

LESSONS AS USUAL

DATE SYLLABUS CODE SYLLABUS NAME TIME LOCATION

FRIDAY

09-01-2015

REGISTRATION (0740 – 0750)

0625 Physics 2h

0800 – 1000 MPH

BREAK (1000 – 1020)

0470

0450

History

Business Studies

2h 1020 – 1220

1h 45min

1020 – 1205

MPH

BREAK (1210 – 1310)

LESSONS AS USUAL

MONDAY 12-01-2015

REGISTRATION (0740 – 0750)

0455 Economics 2h 15min

0800 – 1015 MPH

BREAK (1015 – 1040)

0580 0606

Mathematics Additional Mathematics

1h 30min 1040 – 1210

MPH

BREAK (1210 – 1310)

LESSONS AS USUAL

TUESDAY 13-01-2015

REGISTRATION (0740 – 0750)

0417 ICT

(Practical) 2h 30min

0800 – 1030 A2-11 AG-08

BREAK (1030 – 1050)

0413 PE 1h 30min

1050 – 1220 MPH

BREAK (1220 – 1310)

LESSONS AS USUAL

DATE SYLLABUS CODE SYLLABUS NAME TIME LOCATION

WEDNESDAY REGISTRATION (0740 – 0750)

Important information to note about the Mock Exams

1. You must not communicate with, ask for help from, or give help to any other candidate

in the exam room. If you have a question at any time, you must raise your hand and

wait until an invigilator comes to you.

2. Invigilators will not answer any questions about the content of the question paper.

3. You are not allowed to bring any unauthorised items, including mobile phones or any

kind of electronic device into the exam room. If you were caught having any

unauthorised items, your results may be cancelled.

4. Your pencil case must be transparent, e.g. use a ziplock bag.

14-01-2015

0452

0411

0410

Accounting

Drama

Music

1h 45min 0800 – 0945

2h 30 min

0800 – 1030

1h 15 0800 – 0915

MPH

BREAK (1030 – 1050)

0413 Biology 2h

1050 – 1250 MPH

BREAK (1250 – 1310)

LESSONS AS USUAL

THURSDAY 15-01-2015

REGISTRATION (0740 – 0750)

0610 Chemistry 2h

0800 – 1000 MPH

BREAK (1030 – 1050)

0410 Art & Design – Year 11D 4h

1030 – 1430 L2-02 Art Studio

1

FRIDAY 16-01-2015

REGISTRATION (0740 – 0750)

0410 Art & Design – Year 11D 4h

0800 - 1200 L2-02 Art Studio

1

MONDAY 19-01-2015

REGISTRATION (0740 – 0750)

0410 Art & Design – Year 11F 4h

0800 - 1200 L2-02 Art Studio

1

TUESDAY 20-01-2015

REGISTRATION (0740 – 0750)

0410 Art & Design – Year 11F 4h

0800 - 1200 L2-02 Art Studio

1

5. Other than the question paper you should have:

• Pens and pencils

• Other relevant equipment that is listed on the Additional Exam Materials, e.g. a

calculator

6. Do not open the question paper until you have been told to do so. Check you have the

right exam paper and read through the instructions on the front of the question paper.

• Write clearly in blue or black ink using a ballpoint pen

• Do not use any kind of correcting fluid or tape.

• Do not use highlighters on your question paper.

7. You are not allowed to go to toilet while the examination is in progress.

8. Finally, make sure you are punctual for the exam. You should aim to be at the start

around 10 minutes before the scheduled exam start time.

Points to note on attendance, timing and other lessons:

1. If you have an exam at any point during the day they should be in school for 7:40 as

usual.

2. If you have no exam you can revise at home unless instructed specifically by a

teacher in which case you should register in school at 7:40.

3. Please be aware of adjusted break/lunch times where necessary.

4. When you are in school but do not have an exam you will be in a room where you can

revise and teachers may be helping you with specific interventions.

5. Lesson 7 and 8 will be as usual on all days of the mock exam period so you will need to

bring materials for these classes.

Best of luck to all pupils in their Mock Exams!