Parent information evening

Year 7

2017-18

Thinking Schools Mr Harvey

Year 7

2017-18

We all have the innate

ability to think in a

variety of ways and we

can all get better.

Schools need to

connect different

thinking processes to

subject content .

To make the

connection, schools

need to give models

for students to grow

their thinking skills .

SEQUENCING

CAUSATION

PART-TO-

WHOLE

ANALOGIES DEFINING IN

CONTEXT

CLASSIFICATION DESCRIBING

COMPARE &

CONTRAST

We are not

always aware

that we are

thinking like

this!

SEQUENCING CAUSATION PART-TO-

WHOLE ANALOGIES

DEFINING IN

CONTEXT

HIERARCHICAL

CLASSIFICATION DESCRIBING COMPARE &

CONTRAST

Maps network and

plot information in

patterns -

Thinking Maps are

what the brain

does’

Dr P Wolfe

‘Thinking Maps work

precisely because

they are fundamentally

connected to how the

brain thinks and

learns’

Dr D Hyerle

Science Mr Xavier

Year 7

2017-18

• Classes are mixed ability • All 3 sciences are taught • All learning is supported by a good range of activities & practical work

Year 7 Subject Key

Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term Biology

Intro lessons Reproduction Genetics & Evolution Chemistry

Intro lessons Reproduction Genetics & Evolution Physics

Cells Reproduction Genetics & Evolution

Cells Reproduction Genetics & Evolution

Cells Elements/compounds/Mixtures Revision

Cells test Elements/compounds/Mixtures End of year test

Solids/liquids/Gases Half term Half term

Half term Elements/compounds/Mixtures Chemical reactions

Solids/liquids/Gases Elements/compounds/Mixtures test Chemical reactions

Solids/liquids/Gases Energy 1 Chemical reactions

Forces 1 Energy 1 Space Physics

Forces 1 Energy 1 Space Physics

Forces 1 Energy 1 Space Physics

Forces 1 Easter holidays Year 7 Camp

Forces 1 & test

Christmas holiday

£2.50 Through us via

ParentPay

Available online and at most bookshops

www.hive.co.uk

Homework will be set at least once a week

(this could be Physics, Chemistry or Biology)

Thursday Lunchtime 1:45pm Lab 47

How to support their child?

• Tips on how to support:

– Place to work

– Ask about what they’re doing in science

– Get them to teach you!

English Mrs Jackson

Year 7

2017-18

Curriculum overview

• Year 7 classes are taught in form groups

• 6 lessons a fortnight:

5 lessons following schemes of work

1 literacy lesson with Ms Truman

Curriculum overview

• Units covered: The Wish: An introduction to English.

Novel: Private Peaceful

Poetry around the world: reading, writing, performing and enjoying poetry

Travel Writing: non-fiction reading and writing

An introduction to Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream and individual research project

• Assessments at the end of each unit

Marking and homework expectations

• Students can expect the books to be marked once every 6 lessons.

• WWW and EBI

• Assessment pieces will be levelled

• Homework:

Literacy once a fortnight

Topic homework once a week

How to support their child?

• Reading at home

• Showmyhomework

• Discuss the wider world

• Presentation

• Basic spelling and punctuation

• Reading book for school

Maths Mr Dunning

Year 7

2017-18

Curriculum overview

Year 7

Term 1

+−×÷

Angles

Term 2

Proportion

Length & Area

Term 3

Variables & Unknowns

Proportion

Detailed objectives are on the Moodle website under ‘Year 7 Maths’.

Pupils are given an A5 Leventhorpe Summary booklet each half term.

Homework is set once a week

• Teacher marks every two weeks

Assessments are every half term

• Key assessments are marked by teacher

Help is available in school

• After school in Learning Resource Centre

• Lunchtime with Learning Support

• Lunchtime maths drop-in will start soon

Setting

X band

1

2

3

4 (smaller)

Y band

1

2

3

4 (smaller)

Students can change groups at any point in the year. This is done on the balance of classwork, homework and assessments. If your child raises setting, please emphasise that we put them where we think they will learn the most.

How can you support your child? Be positive about maths

• Encourage a growth mindset

• There aren’t people who ‘just can’t do’ maths

Practical discussions about everyday maths

• Shopping, interest rates, exchange rates, distances, recipes…

Ask them about what they are learning in lessons

Encourage them to use support when stuck

• Moodle and Leventhorpe Summaries

• Other websites, such as MrCorbettMaths

• Drop-in sessions in school

Talk to them about preparation for assessments

PSHE Mr Wade

Year 7

2017-18

Personal Social Health Education

PSHE Overview

• Taught in Form Groups in Years 7 and 8

• From year 9 to 11 classes are based on timetable availability with option choices.

• Curriculum follows the guidance from the PSHE Association

Year 7 PSHE

Healthy Body

Healthy Mind

Relationships, Sex and Identity

Finance and Careers

Law and Politics

• Healthy Living

• Personal Hygiene

• Healthy Eating

• Sleep and diet

• Smoking

• Learning to learn

• Homework and time management

• Introducing mindfulness

• What does it mean to be intelligent

• Different Mind-sets

• Changing bodies

• Menstruation and sanitary products

• Puberty

• Thinking about the future

• Managing money

• Living in a community of respect

• Discrimination

Marking and homework expectations

• Work produced will be in A5 Yellow Exercise books

• No formal assessments

• No homework generated from lessons

How we can support students

• School Newsletter – Updates, links, conversation starting points.

• Assemblies in school to ‘complete’ topics

• Useful Websites:

• https://parentzone.org.uk

• http://www.parentchannel.tv/

• https://www.mumsnet.com/

• https://www.sueatkinsparentingcoach.com/

• https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/

Assessment Mr White

Year 7

2017-18

Parental Questions?

• How well is my son/daughter doing?

• What are their strengths?

• What do they need to work on?

• How and when will I get information on how they are doing?

New Leventhorpe Levels

• We no longer use National Curriculum levels to report achievement and progress…

• We are using a new Leventhorpe system based on numbers to link with the new GCSE grades…

• We will set targets based on Key Stage 2 tests as a starting point...

Leventhorpe Levels

• Based on numbers with a link towards final GCSE Grades 9-1…

• Each number split into three sub-levels e.g. 2:1, 2:2, 2:3

• Year 7 Grades range from 1:1 to 4:3

• Year 8 Grades range from 1:1 to 5:3

• Year 9 Grades range from 1:1 to 6:3

• Year 10 and 11 Grades will reflect actual GCSE number grades

• Good progress will be one whole number grade per year…

The Journey… Expected Progress Paths for Students

Based on Key Stage 2 Tests

End of Year 7 End of Year 8 End of Year 9 End of Year 10 End of Year 11

Steve 4:2 5:2 6:2 Grade 7 Grades 8 and 9

Sarah 3:2 4:2 5:2 Grades 5 and 6 Grades 6 and 7

Doris 2:2 3:2 4:2 Grades 4 and 5 Grades 5 and 6

David 1:3 2:3 3:2 Grades 3 and 4 Grade 4

Growth Mind-Set

• Recognise it is a long journey…

• Lots can change over five years…

• Reports will enable you to see if they are ‘on-track’ given their starting point…

• All students can achieve e.g. some of our David’s are now in top Science and Maths sets heading for A’s and A*’s…

• If students drop below expected progress, we will discuss this with you and work out ways to help them improve…

When will I get information?

• In January…

• For Parental Consultations – 22nd March…

• For end of year reports…

Where do I get the information?

• Go4Schools

• Website used to publish reports and progress updates…

• Log-in via the website using the e-mail address we have been given by you…

• Discuss this in more detail at the next information

evening in January

How else can I understand progress?

• The reports are only a snapshot of progress…

• Workbooks from class contain much more detailed feedback and guidance…

• See Homework marks and comments…

• Guidance for improvement…

• Common to see WWW/EBI

• Talk to the students about their work… • Focus on praise and how to improve…

If there are questions and concerns…

• Two way process…

• We will contact you via subject teachers or tutors if we are concerned…

• You can contact subject teachers for specific issues…

• General issues such as homework or behaviour

should go to the tutor

Summing up…

• Conversations about school, work and progress are the most important…

• Two way communication…

• Look for praise opportunities…

• Help students to work productively at home…

• More details about Go4Schools and new Leventhorpe Levels on the school website… but don’t worry until January!

Student expectations Mr Sydes

Year 7

2017-18

Uniform & Appearance Boys

• Blazer worn around school

• White shirt – tucked in

• Top button done up

• House tie

• Dark coat – not around school

• Smart black shoes – no trainers/boots

• Dark socks

Uniform & Appearance Girls

• Blazer worn around school

• White open neck house blouse

• School kilt – at knee length

• Dark coat – not around school

• Smart black sensible low-heeled shoes with back – no trainers/boots

• Plain white, black or grey socks or plain black, flesh or grey tights

Uniform & Appearance • Hairstyles should be simple, one natural colour and not

extreme. Fashion styles are not allowed. Shaved hair is not acceptable. Hair must be at least a grade 3 in length. Hair accessories are to be plain.

• Students who have had their ears pierced may wear one pair of small plain gold or silver studs (worn in the lower lobe). They must not contain any stone. No other body studs, rings or jewellery should be worn. Make-up and nail varnish should not be worn in school.

Expectations • Attendance – 96% and above

• Be on time

• Take medicines to student services

• Homework

• Open Evening – 20th September

Opportunities • Friendship groups

• Merits

• Form and Sports Captains

• School Council

• Bookopoly & Leventhorpe Book Awards

• LRC Prefects

• Clubs

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Before School Brass Group

(All Years)

Lunch Time

Boys Rugby

(7- 10)

Girls Hockey

(7,8)

Guitar Ensemble

(All Years)

Boys Basketball

(Week A - 9,10

Week B - 7,8)

Girls Netball

(7,8)

Choir (7)

Clarinet & Sax

Group (All Years)

Mixed Volleyball

(7,8,9)

Mixed Dance

(All Years)

Funk Band

(All Years)

Mixed Badminton

(7)

Girls Football

(All Years)

Jazz Orchestra

(All Years)

House Event

Day

After School

Boys Rugby

(7-10)

Girls Hockey

(7,8)

Girls Cricket

(All Years)

Boys Rugby

Fitness £3

Girls Hockey

(9-13)

Orchestra

(All Years)

Junior Gym

(All Years)

Junior Gym

(All Years)

Folk Band

(All Years)

Autumn Term Extra Curricular Timetable