THE MAELORSCHOOL

Ysgol Maelor The Maelor School

Penli Penley

WRECSAM WREXHAM

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REALISE YOUR POTENTIAL – CYRRAEDD EICH POTENSIAL

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October 2017,

Dear Parents,

As our learners begin their GCSE courses it is our aim to keep you fully informed of the demands expected of them at this important time. We fully appreciate the continued support of parents; helping to keep our learners focussed and fully prepared for assessments and examinations. The information below outlines the timetable of assessment throughout year 10. Details of exact dates for external examinations will be sent later in the year when they are released by the examination boards.

Time / Assessment
November 2017 /
  • English Oracy Assessments

March 2018 /
  • Year 10 school examinations for all subjects.

April 2018 /
  • Welsh GCSE Speaking examination

May/June 2018 /
  • External GCSE examinations for Year 10
Science
English
Mathematics
History
ICT
Summer Term /
  • English Speaking and Listening Assessments
  • Mock controlled assessment for Business Studies

17th and 18th July 2018 /
  • Skills Challenge Certificate Days

November 2019 /
  • External examinations in Mathematics

PTO

The ICT course undergoes continuous controlled assessment for the duration of Year 10 and 11.

In addition to these formal assessments many subject areas will be carrying out internal assessments throughout the course of the year. These assessments are important to indicate the level of progress being made and the need for specific intervention. It is expected that learners will also carry out their own independent revision in addition to homework set to ensure they are fully prepared for internal and external examinations.

Some subject areas will also offer additional revision sessions to aid learners prepare fully for the demand of GCSE examinations and details of this will be forwarded nearer the time.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the school for further clarification.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs N. Preston

Assistant Headteacher/14-19 Co-ordinator

Prifathro – Mr. S. Ellis, B.Sc., N.P.Q.H. – HeadteacherDirprwy –– Mrs. L. Lloyd – B.A., N.P.Q.H. - Deputy Headteacher