| Day | Subject | Teachers | Who's Invited | Time & Place | Additional Info | Additional Resources Available |
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| Monday (English Night) | English Language & Literature |
Mr Renardson Miss Hodkin Mr Ousby |
All Students - open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern | 3:30 - 4:30 in LRC |
Coursework catch up Topic focussed revision sessions Tier of entry focussed revision sessions Visit from Chief Examiner for C/D borderline students |
GCSE Revision Guides for sale from Mr Renardson & Miss Hodkin - see class teacher to order Past papers available in lessons Online Activities: DHS English website address issued in lesson www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize www.samlearning.com |
| Business Studies | Mrs Watson | GCSE Business Studies option group- open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern | Lunchtime at 12. 45 in D9 | Coursework catch up until February, then Revision sessions until Exam |
Last 5 years' examination papers issued for practice GCSE revision guides available for purchase from Mrs Watson www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize www.samlearning.com |
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| Philosophy & Ethics |
Mrs Simpson Mrs Clarke |
GCSE Philosophy & Ethics Students- open invitation as well as letter/target cards home for those who are causing concern or not meeting expected grades |
Lunchtime
in D106 12.45-1.25 |
Support materials and notes given during the sessions Access revision sites & complete Online Activities Opportunity to discuss and talk through some key philosophical issues & religious topics |
Revision Guides for Sale at £3.95 each DVD's available using VLE Material at 50p each from Mrs Clarke mornings & breaks www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize www.samlearning.com www.request.org.uk |
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| Spanish | Mrs Thorpe | GCSE Spanish Students - open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern |
Lunchtimes 12.30-1.15 in A25 |
Speaking / pronunciation practice Revision plans issued Listening and reading sessions |
Saturday morning revision session prior to exam Revision Guides, Practice Papers and Workbooks for sale - prices on letters to be sent www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize www.samlearning.com |
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| Tuesday (Maths Night) | Maths | All Maths Staff | All Students - open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern | 3:30 - 4:30 Maths Block |
Topic focussed revision sessions Tier of entry focussed revision sessions Revision Conference for borderline C/D candidates |
BBC Interactive Revision Guides available from teacher - £6 refundable deposit Free practice papers www.mymaths.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize www.samlearning.com |
| Wednesday | Science | Mrs Allen, Mr Butler & Mr Hobson | All Students- open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern |
Lunchtimes & 3:30 - 4:30 Posters in department with more details |
Topic focussed revision sessions will take place prior to modular exams but don't forget to see your science teacher or Mrs Allen if anything crops up that you don't understand Tier of entry focussed revision sessions Coursework Catch up for students who haven't done ISA's Investigative skills assignments Revision Conference for C/D borderline students run in conjunction with LA advisors |
GCSE Revision Guides priced at £2.75 are for sale from the prep room at break and lunchtime. These guides include past paper questions, model answers and tips for success as well as the usual revision notes Past papers will be available from teaching staff www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize www.samlearning.com |
| Geography | Miss Goodman Miss Vickers | All GCSE Geography Students - open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern | Lunchtimes 12.30 - 12.55 in Geography Block |
Coursework Catch up Sessions Exam Technique/ practice questions |
Revision Guides on order Saturday Morning session between Papers 1 & P2 Past exam papers issued www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize www.samlearning.com |
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| Music | Mrs Whyte | All GCSE Music Students - open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern | Lunchtimes and 3:30 - 4:30 in Music Block | Composition & Listening Practice Sessions |
A day in school to work on Sibelius for students using Sibelius for their compositions (26th Feb 08) See Mrs Whyte for Revision Guides Past papers issued www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize www.samlearning.com |
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| Art & Design |
Mrs Whitehead Miss Quirke |
All GCSE Art & Design Students - open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern | 3:30 - 4:30 in C12 & C15 | February half term & Easter school exam preparation and coursework improvement - by individual invitation | Exam research sheets issued in a folder - to get ahead with your exam research, £7 from the art department | |
| Citizenship |
Mr Maltby Ms Kaye Miss Cornish |
All GCSE Citizenship Students - open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern | 3:30 - 4:30 in C16 & C17 |
Coursework Catch up Revision plans to be issued in lessons |
Revision Guides issued to all students Past exam papers www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize www.samlearning.com |
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| Drama | Mr Booth | All GCSE Drama Students - open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern | 3:30 - 4:30 in Drama Studio | Tutorials must be booked by each pupil to assess their progress. This may be with parents after school or pupils at lunchtime. |
Handouts are available for use by the year 11 pupils to assist with coursework and the written exam www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize www.samlearning.com |
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| History |
Mr Beverley Mr Walker |
All GCSE History Students - open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern | 3:30 - 4:30 in A123 |
Coursework catch up Topic focussed revision sessions Skill focussed revision sessions Invites to attend revision and exam technique sessions with the Chief Examiner |
Revision DVD's available Revision Guides available from Mr Walker at £2.50 each Past exam papers available www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize www.samlearning.com www.winkersworld.com |
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| French |
Mrs Thorpe Mrs Walton |
All GCSE French FOUNDATION TIER Students - open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern | 3:30 - 4:30 in A113 |
Speaking, Vocabulary, Reading & Listening practice Coursework Catch up |
Past exam papers issued for practice - mark schemes available too Revision guides, practice papers & workbooks for sale Revision plan to be issued to all pupils Saturday morning revision session prior to exam www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize www.samlearning.com |
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Design & Technology: Textiles Systems Graphics Resistant Materials |
Mrs Makings Miss Hanwell Mr Williams Mr Tindale |
All GCSE Technology Students - open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern | 3:30 - 4:30 in Tech Block |
Coursework catch up sessions Major project completion Tier of entry focused revision sessions after Easter |
Revision Guides available at £3.00 each available from Technology Past papers available from: www.edexcel.org.uk www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize www.samlearning.com |
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| Thursday | Music | Mrs Whyte | All GCSE Music Students - open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern | Lunchtime in Music Block | Drop in session for GCSE Performance Work |
See Mrs Whyte for Revision Guides Past papers issued www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize www.samlearning.com |
| Business Studies | Mrs Watson | GCSE Business Studies option group- open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern | Lunchtime 12.45 in D9 |
Coursework catch up Topic focussed revision sessions |
Last 5 years' examination papers issued for practice GCSE revision guides available from Mrs Watson www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize www.samlearning.com |
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| Art & Design |
Mrs Whitehead Miss Quirke |
All GCSE Art & Design Students - open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern | 3:30 - 4:30 in C12 & C15 | February half term & Easter exam preparation & coursework improvement - by invitation | Exam research sheets issued in a folder - to get ahead with your exam research £7 from the art department | |
| French |
Miss Speechly Mr Taylor Miss Murphy |
All GCSE French HIGHER TIER Students - open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern |
3:30 - 4:30 A115 3:30 - 4:30 A29 3:30 - 4:30 A26 |
Speaking, Vocabulary, Reading & Listening practice Coursework Catch up |
Past exam papers issued for practice - mark schemes available too Revision guides, practice papers & workbooks for sale Revision plan issued to all Saturday morning revision session prior to exam www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize www.samlearning.com |
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| Geography |
Miss Goodman Miss Vickers |
All GCSE Geography Students - open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern | 3.30 - 4.30 in Geography Block | Topic Revision and Exam Techniques after school |
Revision Guides on order Saturday Morning sessions between Papers 1 & 2 Past exam papers issued www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize www.samlearning.com |
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| Friday | Music | Mrs Whyte | All GCSE Music Students - open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern | Lunchtime in Music Block | Drop in session for GCSE Performance Work |
See Mrs Whyte for Revision Guides Past papers issued www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize www.samlearning.com |
| PE | All PE staff | All GCSE PE Students - open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern | In practical lessons after moderator's visit |
Topic focussed revision sessions Exam practice using past papers -returning to teacher for marking |
Revision day for Students Revision materials issued www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize www.samlearning.com www.s-cool.co.uk |
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| Dance | Miss Marshall | All GCSE Dance Students - open invitation as well as letter home for those who are causing concern | Drop in session every day at lunchtime with Miss Marshall |
Coursework Catch up Students can book in with Miss Marshall for tutorials at Lunch and after School in the Dance Studio |
Revision resources and a list of useful websites are available from Miss Marshall |