Form 4 Parent Information Evening Tuesday 6 th October 2015.
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Transcript of Form 4 Parent Information Evening Tuesday 6 th October 2015.
Form 4 Parent Information Evening
Tuesday 6th October 2015
Plan for the Evening Principal Head of Year - Mr White School Counsellor - Mrs Caulfield Head of Careers – Mrs Browne Head of School – Mrs Fox
Form 4 Parent Information Evening – 06/10/15 Principal
Purpose of Evening
Awareness/Communication Big picture Support Dealing with the pressure Proactive
You controlling events, rather than events controlling you
Form 4 Parent Information Evening – 06/10/15 Mr White
The Year Ahead
A lot of teaching completed •Key Dates:
• 13th Nov - November Report• 12th – 22nd Jan - Winter Examinations• 11th Feb - Winter Examination Report • 9th March - Form 4 Parent Consultation• 15th April - April Report • 12th – 23rd May – Summer Examinations• 6th – 7th June – Work Experience• 24th June - Summer Examination ReportTarget Setting ongoing including a focused look at
targets during registration in Nov and April
Form 4 Parent Information Evening – 06/10/15 Mr White
Importance of the Year
o Importance of 4th form in context of two year GCSE courseo Controlled Assessmento Modular Exams (LLW)
o Relevance of all subject contento Tight schedules for completion of courseso Entry into Sixth Form
o 15 Points (A*/A=3, B=2, C=1)o UCAS
o Medicine / Dentistry / Physiotherapy / Law / Accountancy / Business Studies / Teaching / Veterinary Sciences etc will seek mostly ‘A’ grades
o Curriculum Vitae
Form 4 Parent Information Evening – 06/10/15 Mr White
Controlled Assessment
Depends upon subject Weighting Level of Teacher input
Attendance is key
Form 4 Parent Information Evening – 06/10/15 Mr White
Obstacles to Success
Social life TV/Computers Mobiles Internet Missing deadlines Procrastination Ignoring problems Lack of consolidation Attendance and punctuality
Direct link between attendance rate and high quality outcomes
Form 4 Parent Information Evening – 06/10/15 Mr White
Support on Offer Subject Teachers Form Tutors HOY Head of School – Mrs Fox Head of Careers – Mrs Browne Exams Officer – Mrs Sullivan Counsellor
School - Mrs Caulfield Outside counselling available
Website – information for parents
Form 4 Parent Information Evening – 06/10/15 Mr White
Mrs Caulfield
School Counsellor
Everything in Context
More support for pupils now than ever
Short period of time Often pressure needed to produce
best results Unavoidable Builds resilience and is preparation
for later life
Mrs CaulfieldForm 4 Parent Information Evening – 06/10/15
Your son/daughter’s wellbeing is the most important thing
Communication
Organisation
Balance
Mrs CaulfieldForm 4 Parent Information Evening – 06/10/15
Communication
Spend time with your son/daughter Find ways to get alongside them
and be supportive Show an interest and offer
encouragement Be positive Key to staying in touch
Mrs CaulfieldForm 4 Parent Information Evening – 06/10/15
Organisation
Help them to be prepared on a daily basis
Get them up earlier/to bed earlier Help them to allocate and prioritise
their time better Break tasks down into smaller more
manageable tasks Set goals Plan revision or work/timetables/lists
Mrs CaulfieldForm 4 Parent Information Evening – 06/10/15
Balance
Diet and exercise Treats/rewards Support network Work/leisure
TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE ROSES
Mrs CaulfieldForm 4 Parent Information Evening – 06/10/15
What if they still feel overwhelmed?
Contact school HOY School counsellor Family Works Counselling
Mrs CaulfieldForm 4 Parent Information Evening – 06/10/15
To Conclude
Communication Organisation Balance Your child’s wellbeing most important
thing We want to prepare our young
people not just for GCSE exams but for life
Mrs CaulfieldForm 4 Parent Information Evening – 06/10/15
Mrs Browne
Head of Careers
Our aims for the pupils Happy Well-taught Self-confident Self-motivated Well-adjusted Well-presented Personal discipline
Good communicators Problem solvers/thinkers Managers of Information Caring Responsible for actions Leadership Academic ambition
Form 4 Parent Information Evening – 06/10/15 Mrs Fox
Conclusion
High expectations Spirit of service Sustained momentum Consolidation Strive for their best
Support will always be available, if needed
Mrs FoxForm 4 Parent Information Evening – 06/10/15