Y9 Expectations Evening

Welcome

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Wednesday 8th September 2021

Y9 Expectations Evening

Agenda

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1. Welcome - A Johal (Deputy Headteacher)

2. Bouncing Back - M Pye (Headteacher)

3. Assessment, Reporting & Options - A Bush (Assistant Headteacher)

4. Show my homework & Safeguarding - L Grimley (Deputy Headteacher)

5. How to help your child to make progress - A Hetherington (Associate

AHT)

6. Focusing on the Fundamentals - A John and S Divers (Year Team)

7. Behaviour Expectations - M Harvey (Assistant Headteacher)

8. Character D

evelopment - A Hetherington (Associate Assistant

Headteacher)

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Headteacher’s Presentation

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Mrs M Pye

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Welcome to Greenford High School

Running of the school this year

• Hoping to operate as normal. 8:30am start.

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• All students to attend every day. No self isolation required for contacts of Covid cases.

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• Please help us keep Covid out of the school by testing twice a week & not sending your child in with symptoms.

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• Staff absence due to sickness may impact on us opening the school.

Running of the school this year

• We will continue to follow all Government guidance.

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• Changes to restrictions may also be imposed by Ealing Council.

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• Online learning / remote meetings may continue in some circumstances.

Bouncing Back

We are determined that every child will bounce back to better than where we were before pre-Covid.

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We will need your support in doing this.

Bouncing Back

We will bounce back to high academic achievement:-

• intervention;
• high quality teaching;
• independent learning opportunities;
• our high expectations.

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Bouncing Back

We will bounce back to better wellbeing and pastoral care.

• Hugely increased pastoral team with lots of support available.

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We will bounce back to more opportunities.

• Clubs, enrichment, careers

Information and support.

What do we need from you?

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• Support us.
• Raise concerns early.
• Send our child in every day AND for any additional sessions.
• Limit screen time.
• Get logged onto Show My Homework

and encourage your child with

independent study.

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Assessment & Reporting

Mr Bush

Assistant Head Teacher

abush@greenford.ealing.sch.uk

Assessment Systems

Experienced teachers:

• Determining GCSE grades
• Designing assessments
• Marking, checking and moderating exams

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Information you can trust!

What Can You Do?

Parents can support by:

• Discussing every report
• Offering constructive input
• Focussing on the positives first

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Helping your child to succeed!

GCSE Grades

• 9-1 scale
• Grades 9/8/7 are the best
• Grade 4 is a ‘standard pass’
• Grade 5 is a ‘good pass’
• English, Maths and Science are core subjects

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Tracking Progress

Attainment grades

Interim 1 Interim 2 Interim 3

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History 4 3+ 3

Maths 4- 4 4+

English Lang. 4- 4- 4-

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Students should make progress from one report to another

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Target Grades

Compare attainment grades with target grades:

Target Attainment

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English Lit. 5 4

English Lang. 5 5

Science 5 6

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Attitude To Learning

1: Excellent

2: Good

3: Satisfactory

4: Unsatisfactory

5: Very poor

Ask your child:

• What are you finding difficult?
• How are you going to improve your effort?

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Behaviour/Homework

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• ‘B’ indicates a Behaviour concern
• ‘H’ indicates a Homework concern

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Your child’s attitude to learning and independent private study are key to raising achievement

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In Summary

Year 9 Reports:

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• Attainment grades should be getting closer to target grades
• Attainment grades should improve in each interim
• Attainment grades should be 5 or higher (by Y11)
• Attitude to Learning should be ‘excellent’ or ‘good’
• There should be no ‘B’ or ‘H’ concerns

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GCSE Options

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TWO options from...

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History, Geography, Computer Science, Media Studies, Business Studies, Economics, Psychology, IT, Art, Photography, Drama, DT, PE, Childcare, Cooking…

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Start thinking about future education and career

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Mrs Grimley

Deputy Headteacher

lgrimley@greenford.ealing.sch.uk

Show My Homework

Show My Homework (SMHW)

What is it?

• Show My Homework (SMHW) is an online platform used to set and monitor homework and help independent learning;
• It is run by Satchel One, the umbrella company;
• Staff will set homework on SMHW and students can check what they need to do on their phones, using an app downloaded to their phones - most staff and students did this towards the end of last year;
• Parents and carers can also check, using the same app - this will make homework a lot clearer for everyone.
• This year we will be using SMHW and planners while we adapt to the new system. We will also be using Google Classroom.

Show My Homework (SMHW)

What do I do now?

• Families need to sign up to SMHW - you will be emailed details about this tomorrow;
• You will receive your family’s login details (more than 1 person can sign up for your child) and instructions;
• Sign up, but let us know if there are any issues;
• You will then get notifications when teachers set your child or children and will be able to check what the homework is on your phone.

Safeguarding

• We are committed to ensuring that your child is safe and happy;
• We have a Child Protection Team who look after all safeguarding issues or concerns in the school;
• If you have any concerns, please contact one of the team.

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The Team

• Designated Safeguarding Lead - Mrs Grimley
• Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Mental Health Lead - Ms Adhami
• School’s allocated social worker - Michelle Williams
• LAC Co-ordinator - Ms Thomas

Key areas to watch out for

Sexting - it is a crime to possess, take, make, distribute or show anyone an indecent image or abuse image of a child. A child is anyone under the age of 18.

Online safety - please be aware of what your child is doing online. Talk to them about device usage.

Peer on peer abuse and sexual harassment - this can occur between children of any age, and will not be tolerated. It includes comments of a sexual nature, sexual jokes and physical behaviours.

How to help your child make progress

Ms Hetherington

Key Stage 4 Leader

ahetherington@greenford.ealing.sch.uk

How to help your child make progress

Reading

Improving vocabulary is one of the most important ways to help students make progress.

• Encourage your child to read everyday (30 minutes) for pleasure.
• Read together - article, novel, etc…
• Discuss what you are reading and look up vocabulary - ask them questions: what did you learn, how did it make you feel, what does __________ word mean?
• Read additional material for range of subjects.

How to help your child make progress

Homework

A student’s awareness of how to study had a strong correlation with their achievement. 

• Help them create a routine - when and where?

Can you create a designated space for homework?

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• Check SMHW regularly to see when homework is due - and check that it is their best effort (handwriting/presentation).

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• Help your child access any online resources.

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• Discuss homework with your child - can they explain what they have done?

How to help your child make progress

Attitude to Learning

The greatest impact on your child’s learning will be in the classroom. Every lesson matters. For each lesson to count...

• Get a good night’s sleep (9 hours).
• Eat Breakfast each morning.
• Be organised: check Google Classroom/SMHW so that all work is completed ahead of time and bags are ready the night before.
• Ask questions - encourage your child to ask their teachers questions if they are unsure.

TOP TIPS

“Anxiety is a sign that our adolescence is overwhelmed by stress.”

The Times 4 September 2021

• Talk to your child about school.
• Read everyday
• Check-in with them on their Homework
• Build their confidence by celebrating and mapping out progress shown.

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Be vigilant, informed and present to help your child.

Year 9 Team�

Mr Bush- Assistant Headteacher

abush@greenford.ealing.sch.uk

0208 578 9152 ext. 1111

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Miss John- Head of Year

ajohn@greenford.ealing.sch.uk

0208 578 9152 ext. 3003

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Mrs Divers- Deputy Head of Year

sdivers@greenford.ealing.sch.uk

0208 578 9152 ext. 3024

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Mr Mahay- Associate Deputy Head of Year

hmahay@greenford.ealing.sch.uk

Year 9 Team

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Mr. H. Odedra

Pastoral Support Worker

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Miss. B. Latawiec

Pastoral Support Worker

Year 9 Form Tutors

Pastoral care

Please let us know of any issues

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We are here to support your child and family

Punctuality

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Please ensure your child has a good routine so they arrive to school on time.

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Gates open at 8.25am

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Attendance

• Forms compete for 100% attendance.

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• Extremely difficult to catch up subject specific content on your own.

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• A missed day of education will involve a back to school conversation with form tutor.

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Uniform Expectations

Compulsory School Shoes

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Clarity on uniform issues

Students are not allowed:

• Lines in hair or eyebrows
• Dyed hair
• Nail polish / False nails
• Make up
• False Lashes
• Jewellery (rings, necklaces, bracelets)
• Ear piercings (more than 1)
• Nose rings

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Mr M Harvey

Assistant Headteacher

mharvey@greenford.ealing.sch.uk

Behaviour

Behaviour

• We expect the highest standards of behaviour at Greenford High School;

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• We expect to see those high standards in the classroom, around the school site, and in our community;

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• GHS Rules: Ready – Respectful – Safe;

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• In the classroom, we follow a Behaviour For Learning Pathway;

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• If your child has B on their Interim it will indicate that their behaviour in that lesson is a concern.

Behaviour For Learning Pathway�Ready – Respect – Safe

Caution

• Verbal Warning is given.
• First time misbehaviour recorded.
• Teacher records name of student.

Yellow card

• Final warning given.
• Second time misbehaviour is recorded.
• Teacher records name of student
• 15 minute detention followed by a corrective conversation with teacher.

Red card

• Final time misbehaviour is recorded.
• Student will be sent to another class within department.
• 30 minute department detention on a night selected by the department followed by a corrective conversation with teacher.
• Behaviour incident recorded on student’s file.

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Red Lines

Breach of these will result in an instant patrol to remove the student:

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• Fighting;
• Swearing at staff;
• Dangerous behaviour that puts students or staff at risk;
• Damage to school property.
• Leaving the lesson without permission.
• Misbehaviour in the red card room.

Patrol

• If your child has been patrolled from a lesson it means that their behaviour is no longer welcome within the classroom.

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• A senior member of staff will collect the pupil from the classroom and contact you regarding the incident.

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• This is serious – a one hour detention on that day will be issued. A corrective conversation will take place during this time.
• Failure to attend a patrol detention will result in an internal exclusion.

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How Can You Support Our Behaviour Policy?

• Reinforce our expectations with your son/daughter at home.

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• Check their planner weekly – Achievement Points and Behaviour Points.

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• Support the school and the behaviour policy when staff call home.

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• Keep us informed of any information that may impact on your son/daughter’s behaviour in school so we can support.

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Character Development

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Andrea Hetherington

Associate Assistant Headteacher

ahetherington@greenford.ealing.sch.uk

What is Character?

Character defines the qualities that people see in each other, making up their personality.

• How you talk
• Your behaviour

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WHY is Character important?

• Students, regardless of who’s looking, will make the right choice for the community.

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• Students are prepared for life, not just for exams or the employment market.

GHS Character Strengths

Character at GHS

At school, we will be focusing on/rewarding character

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• Rewarding with Character Points (to replace Achievement Points)

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• In weekly assemblies with a termly Character Strength focus Autumn 1: Community

• During Form time/PSCHE/lessons activities and discussions.

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At home, how can you support?

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Talk to your child about our character strengths.

Thank you

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A copy of this presentation will be available on our website.