10 September 2018

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Dear Name

Please find enclosed name’s term 3 progress report for year 11. Every subject will also indicate a predicted grade which is effectively what the Learning Coaches currently believe your son/daughter is likely to achieve in the summer examination. These grades are closely linked to the mock exam results and recognition of exam coursework completed or outstanding.

The Learning Coach will make a judgement on your son/daughter’s attitude to learning. This will take into account qualities including commitment, determination, engagement and behaviour, with 5 being outstanding and 1 very poor. Clearly at this point we would expect to see an excellent attitude if they are to do well in the summer.

We value parental involvement and partnership in a student’s learning and you are always welcome to discuss your son/daughter’s progress with the Learning Coaches or their Personal Coach at any time but we will be holding a second review evening on Wednesday 29th March to facilitate consultation and discussion and I would strongly encourage you to attend. Booking for this evening can be made on-line; a letter will be sent out nearer the time explaining how to do this.

I would like to draw your attention to some key dates and deadlines already planned, most of which have been introduced to the students, as you may wish to support your son/daughter in preparing for them.

The Easter Holiday will begin at the end of the day on Thursday 30th March and we return to school on Tuesday 18th April. Shortly after this your son/daughter will be completing their Performing Arts Moderation on Friday 28th April. In preparation for this exam the students will be showcasing their work on Thursday 27th April which you are invited to attend. We will also be running some Easter revision sessions which I would strongly advise your son/daughter to attend. A timetable for these revision sessions will be given to the students nearer the time.

Enclosed with this letter is the first draft of the Year 11 Examination timetable; please note there will be coursework deadlines for some subjects prior to these exams.

The final date for BTEC coursework submission for Creative Media and Music is 30th June (provisional).

On week commencing the 20th March the students will be taking an IT qualification called EDCL. This will be an intensive three day course allowing the students to achieve a level 2 qualification.

Can I also remind you that revision books are available from retailers or on line and we recommend the following:

•CGP AQA Core Science (either Higher or Foundation as guided by Emma) and the workbook

•Revise Edexcel GCSE Mathematics Spec A Higher or Foundation Grade 1-9 Revision

Workbook

•Revise Edexcel GCSE ICT Revision guide and workbook

•CGP Business and Communication systems Revision guide (we have some students can

borrow).

In addition the revision guide sent previously has some useful websites including GCSE Bite Size and completing past exam papers is one of the best ways to build subject knowledge and improve your exam technique. This simple website allows access to GCSE past papers in all subjects

During the past term we have been reviewing the intervention timetable. Attendance to these sessions is encouraged to ensure students reach their potential and have a personalised education. Below, I have listed the times these sessions are available to name.

The last day of school for year 11 students will be the 30th June. The Art and Photography exhibition will be held on 23rd June in the evening to which everyone is warmly invited. Graduation celebrations will be 21st July, provisionally at the Kino, as last year and is a wonderful way to celebrate the end of key stage 4 at Rye Studio.

On Friday 3rd March,NAME is hoping to perform/film for a flash mob we are completing in Hastings. The choreography for the piece has been completed by a year 12 Performing Arts student Jamie Isteed, who welcomes an audience. There will be no charge for this event, allowing students to be part of another creative experience. The flash mob will be taking place within school time at 10:30am. Students will travel to the event on mini bus and return to school the same way. If you are happy forNAME to attend this event, please complete permissionslip attached.

Finally, please find enclosed with this letter a parental contact form which we are asking all parents to complete and return to the school office after the holiday or via email to this is to enable us to set up an email correspondence with parents for newsletters and information about forthcoming events etc.

Yours sincerely

Leah Greenough

Head of Key Stage 4

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I give my permission for my son/daughter to attend the Flash Mob on 3rd March.

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