Welcome to the Year 10 Parent Information Meeting

 16 September 2021

Destinations

History at Oxford�Modern & Medieval Languages at Cambridge�Computer Science at Kings�Medicine at Queen Mary & Kings�Maths at Edinburgh�Diagnostic Radiography at St Georges�Business, Accounting & Finance at Exeter�Speech & Language Therapy at City

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Summer building work & changes

• Stone archway outside Pankhurst reception rebuilt.
• Reading room set up off LRC to promote reading for pleasure
• Expansion of Dining Pavilion green space to support student wellbeing.
• Significant reconfiguration and improvements to our Art, Design and Technology facilities in the Tereshkova building

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Rosa Parks - work still in progress

• Old art rooms in Rosa Parks now music rooms - significant changes made to rooms increase access to instruments, band space etc
• Old music practice rooms modified  to make new mentoring rooms.
• Old music cupboards – now new sixth form teaching space.
• Changing rooms made larger to support ventilation.

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Covid catch-up spending breakdown

Year 10 Team

Giving 10/10 effort to your daughter every day

Ms Rahman &

10C

Ms Cottle

Ms Castola

10L

Ms Samuel

10A

Ms Ravat

10P

Ms Prasad & Ms Slater

10T

Ms Loader

10N

Ms Onasanwo –

HOY

Ms Prudhoe – Assistant Headteacher

Ms Aziz –

ESA

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• Continue to practise excellent hand sanitisation inside school and out.
• Wash your hands on arrival to school. You can also use the washbasins in your year group area at break times during the day.
• Use the hand sanitisers around school frequently.
• If you cough or sneeze, ideally do so into a tissue. Throw the tissue away afterwards then sanitise or wash your hands.
• Sanitise hands before eating or handling food
• Try to carry hand sanitiser with you outside of school where possible so that you can sanitise your hands after touching shared surfaces such as door handles.

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• Whilst many of the COVID restrictions have now lifted, we are still required to make sure that spaces are well ventilated as an effective measure in keeping transmission rates low.
• Even allowing a small amount of air in for a short amount of time will make a big difference in minimising the transmission of COVID-19.
• Ventilation replaces shared air with fresh air.
• The windows will continue to be open for a while yet so please make sure you have base layers to wear in order to keep warm.

Fresh Air

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Specific COVID symptoms are:

1. A high temperature above 37.8 degrees. Do you feel hot to touch on your back or chest?
2. A new continuous cough. Have you been coughing a lot for more than an hour or had 3 or more coughing episodes in the last 24 hours. If you usually have a cough, it could be worse than usual.
3. A new loss of or change to sense of smell or taste. Have you noticed that you cannot smell or taste anything or that things smell or taste different to normal.

If you have – or anyone in your household has – any of these symptoms, you must take a PCR test and self-isolate if the result is positive. 

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If you do not have any of these 3 symptoms but feel generally unwell and have symptoms such as feeling sick, vomiting, bad stomach cramps, a bad headache or a sore throat, please arrange to take a PCR test in case it is COVID.

You should continue to do your Lateral Flow Tests at home twice a week. We recommend that you test yourself on Sunday and Wednesday. If you get a positive result on a Lateral Flow Test you must take a PCR test. If the PCR test result is positive, you must stay at home and self-isolate.

It is no longer compulsory to wear a mask anywhere in school but if you prefer to do so this is completely fine. It is now your personal choice and no-one will judge you whether you choose to wear or not wear a mask.

Key dates for Year 10 this half term

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27th September 2021– Clubs begin including Greenhouse

1st October 2021 - BHM begins

19th November 2021 -  Focus Day 

14th December 2021– Winter Concert 

Other key dates: 

Thursday 24 February 2022 - Parents evening

June 2022 - PPE exams start

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What about revision?

• Every Year 10 student has been bought a revision guide for every subject using the Covid Catch-Up Funding. These have been given out.

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• Students will be taught a range of revision techniques in lessons, Collective Time and PSHCE

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• We will be running staff training on consistent approaches to revision.

Maths Information

Year 10 Maths Expectations:

• Ready to learn
• Equipment ready (See Student Planner)

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• Including Compasses!  

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• Please ensure that students have a Scientific calculator

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Scheme of Learning- Exam Board is Edexcel 

Students have been given the SOL to support independent study.

Year 10 Homework: Hegarty Maths 

• TWO Hegarty Tasks will be set by the teacher once a week. The task set will support key knowledge/concepts of the next Chapter. This will be set both on Satchel:One and Hegarty.

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• Students are required to watch the video, make detailed notes and complete the quiz in their Orange books.

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Resources

• www.hegartymaths.com
• www.kerboodle.com Access to textbook
• www.mathswatchvle.com
• Just Maths 9-1 https://justmaths.co.uk/
• Maths Genie https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.html
• CGP Revision guides (all students will be provided with a revision guide) and Workbooks
• Past Papers!

The only way to LEARN maths is to DO maths

Key Information: English

• 2 English GCSEs: English Language and English Literature.

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• For both English Language and English Literature, grades are 100% exam-based (2 papers each qualification).

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AQA English Language – Paper 1

• Fiction Focus
• Creative writing

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AQA English Language – Paper 2

• Non Fiction Focus
• Writing to argue

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• Both papers are 1 hour and 45 minutes long
• Read unseen texts
• 4 questions to answer about the texts
• 1 writing task to complete
• 19^th and 20^th century texts

English Language

AQA English Literature – Paper 1

• Macbeth
• Jekyll and Hyde

AQA English Literature– Paper 2

• An Inspector Calls
• Relationships Poetry
• Unseen Poetry

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• 1 hour 30 mins and 2 hour 15 mins exams.
• Closed book
• Paper 1 (Macbeth and Jekyll and Hyde) have an extract printed on the paper- must know the whole text.
• Students must compare poems
• Must memorise quotes and know the whole text in detail.

Year 10 Schemes of Learning

Everything covered in Year 10 will be examined at the end of Y11 for GCSE.

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There is a cross-over of skills between English Language and English Literature.

Year 10 English classes

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•  Students have been placed in broad-ability groups which will ensure that lessons are tailored to their needs. All groups receive high-quality teaching and  cover the same content. 

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• English exams are untiered and all students are entered for both English Language and English Literature qualifications.​

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Supporting English work at home

• Discuss current affairs and read newspaper articles together.
• Check Satchel:one for home learning and discuss tasks with your child.
• Re-read and discuss literature texts.
• Students have been given copies of the texts which should be heavily annotated.

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LRC updates

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LRC reconfiguration will continue throughout 2021-22.

Key changes: 

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• New quiet reading fiction space in the back room to encourage reading for pleasure
• An increase in available study space & access to IT in main LRC room

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Meet our new Librarian, Annie Taylor!

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LRC Provisions starting from Monday 20  September :

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• All students will have access the LRC at lunch time & after school
• Allocated year group days for students to access LRC at break time
• LRC books are being replenished and re-catalogued- loaning open from Monday 20 September

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AQA 9-1 Science GCSE. 4 pathways offered – decisions about pathways are made in Year 11 and are made based on student progress and teacher assessment.

1. Separate ‘Triple’ Science (3 GCSEs Grades in Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
2. Trilogy ‘Combined’ Science (2 GCSE Grades - average from Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
3. Biology (F) + Entry level (1 GCSE plus entry level qualification)
4. Entry level

Science - Overview

Triple and Trilogy Combined

• In Year 10 ALL students follow the Trilogy (combined) science course in mixed ability groups.
• Great independent learning skills are required to succeed in science.
• Admission onto a science A level requires two good GCSE Science grades (two grade 7+) at CGA 6^th Form. Therefore, students on both pathways do not NEED triple/separate sciences to study A level Science.

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• All science exams must be taken in the same tier (B, C, P)
• Tier of entry is confirmed in Y11, based on student progress, class work and teacher assessment
• Foundation tier papers can achieve grades 5-1
• Higher tier papers can achieve grades 9-4

Tier: Foundation or Higher?

Practical Skills

• All Y10 science lessons are taking place in science labs to allow for inclusion of practical experiments again 
• Good attendance and punctuality is essential, especially as students can miss out on health and safety guidance
• Practical experiment concept questions will make up to 1/3 of questions on the written exam papers
• Exam practice to familiarise with practical based questions is increasingly important – in class and at home

Useful Resources

• Past paper questions – AQA website and worksheets from
• class include exam practice.
• Student planner – equations pages/memorise.
• BBC Bitesize (AQA: Trilogy (combined science) or Biology, Chemistry and Physics).
• Revision guides and workbook for B, C, P (will be made available on ParentPay)
• Free revision apps such as Memrise/Gojimo/CGP/BBC Bitesize/Seneca
• Online videos: freesciencelessons.com, fuseschool.

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Supporting your daughter

• Encourage your daughter to practice questions: complete
• worksheets/ HL/ revision guides with workbooks/ exam questions
• Encourage a ‘little and often’ approach and use of revision techniques – creating a revision timetable/Pomodoro technique/not only revising for exams, prepare in advance
• Encourage independent learning/ reading/ research for the love of learning.
• Check all three sciences are being revised at home.
• Test them on their science equations, especially the compulsory equations in physics (found in their planners)

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Y10 PSHCE/RSE Autumn Term 2021 overview

Sexual Health Awareness Day – Thursday 16^th September 2021 

Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education (PSHCE) and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) are delivered to all year groups. The planned delivery of this content has been carefully considered to ensure that it is age appropriate and meets the needs of all of our students.

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Here is an overview of what Year 10 will be learning about this term in PSHCE and RSE. During October there will also be ongoing Black History activities and tasks.

CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance)

• Mentoring Works programme with Linklaters
• Focus Day – Enterprise Activity
• PSHCE sessions
• Work experience opportunities:
• S4SNextGen
• Young Hackney Junior Ambassador Programme
• Vinspired
• Linklaters Business Foundation Course

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• Satchel:One is used at CGA to help students manage their homework.

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Homework – Satchel One

• Teachers publish homework online with instructions and a due date – this then appears on your child's personalised homework calendar, along with any other details such as resources, internet links or worksheets. Each piece of homework appears on the timeline as shown below. 

• Students are expected to write their homework in their planner and use Satchel:One daily.

• Students will receive regular and meaningful homework. Homework can take various forms including written work; research tasks; rehearsal and practice; memorising and revision; and practical work. 

At home you can support your child by:

1. Creating a quiet space where homework can be completed.

2. Providing paper, pens and other resources.

3. Removing distractions during this time (such as television, phones or computers).

4. Checking your child’s planner and Satchel:One to make sure work has been completed.

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Supporting your child with their homework

At school

The Learning Resource Centre is available every day with a homework club running after school 2.50pm-4.30pm. Students can complete their homework here and have access to books, computers and desk space. 

This app can be used by you and your child. �It will notify you when homework is set and due.� �If you need your parent login details for Satchel:One, please contact James Bradbury.�Jbradbury@clapton.hackney.sch.uk 

Download the Satchel:One app

Assessment and Feedback at CGA

1. Teachers provide written feedback on agreed formative and summative assessments according to the scheme of work (this varies within faculties and between key stages).
2. Teachers use WWW (what went well) and EBI (even better if) to identify what students can do and what they need to do to improve.
3. Teachers use the CGA marking code when correcting student work.
4. STAIR time is used to improve work. 

STAIR Time

Student

Time to

Assess,

Improve and

Respond

1. Students will correct mistakes in their work identified by their teacher – e.g. spellings, vocabulary
2. Students will use STAIR time to answer questions posed by their teacher or to redraft (sections of) their work.

Metacognition

• This year, we will be using metacognition to support all students build confidence, independence and resilience.
• Metacognition is a conscious awareness of one’s thoughts–thinking about thinking. 
• When developed, this awareness helps students successfully complete complex and extended tasks (e.g. essay writing, problem-solving, project work).
• Teachers in all subjects will be working with students to model the thinking process and train them to think metacognitively.

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Support your child’s attendance and achievement by:

• Not taking any holidays during term time (these CANNOT be authorised)
• Arranging medical/dental appointments outside school time
• Ensuring we are aware of any medical needs

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Academy Improvement Plan target W1:

Empower students to use strategies to develop personal and academic resilience so they attend and thrive

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• You must aim to be in school by 8:30am and be inside your year group gate by 8:40am at the very latest to allow time to go to your locker without being late for morning line-up.
• If you are late to school, you must complete a 30-minute detention after school on the same day.
• If you arrive to school after 9am, this will be recorded as unauthorised absence not as lateness, unless agreed in advance due to medical reasons, and you will also have to complete a detention.

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Smart, flat plain black leather look, hard soled shoes or ankle boots no higher than ankle height

Students are not allowed to wear trainers.

Uniform- shoe policy

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Planners

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Needs 100% buy-in from staff, students and parents

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Lockers are back - Year 10 lockers will be on the running track

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Students will get these in the next few days.

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We have a new designated prayer room in C54.

It is open during lunch time only. Parents have been sent a link via MyEd to give consent for students to use the prayer room.

Mobile phones seen/used/heard in lessons or around the school will be confiscated. This will result in a 30-minute afterschool detention.

Confiscated phones will only be returned to a parent.​

Mobile phones

Obesity - exposure to advertising of high-calorie foods and snacking while watching screen media

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Sleep problems - exposure to blue light and stimulating content from screens leading to negative effect on school performance

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Cyberbullying - can lead to negative social, academic and health issues

• Avoid exposure to screens for 1 hour before agreed bedtime

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• Plan media-free times together as family

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• Decide on media-free locations such as bedrooms

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• Engage in activities that promote wellbeing e.g. sports, reading and talking with each other

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Take my mobile phone at certain times

Parent awareness: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8834544460907728144

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Important information:

• The session is 1 hour in duration, without breaks. 
• Once the session starts you can pause / fast forward and rewind – by using the control panel at the bottom of the screen.
• If using an organisation device / or wifi connection the link may be blocked by your firewall. Please ensure IT department has unblocked the GoTo platform.  
• All forms of digital devices can be used to access the sessions.
• Access the session via the link and follow instructions.

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Online safety for parents 

After school clubs (including Greenhouse Sports)

These will gradually restart from Monday 27 September. The initial focus will be on sports, music and drama opportunities. More information will be shared with parents in the Headteacher's letter this Friday (17 September).

Remember – there are also lots of resources and links to reliable websites and sources of support on the Mental Wellbeing page of our academy website.

The webpage includes two wellbeing directories which contain direct links to lots of useful websites

Mental Wellbeing — Clapton Girls' Academy

Scroll down to the ‘Managing Anxiety’ section and click on the tab for all the crisis numbers you might need.

Contact Call advice for students and parents Feb 2021.pptm - Google Slides

If you click on the grey tab under the wellbeing directories, it takes you to a Powerpoint containing lots of useful links and tips for parents and students.

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Click here

Communication and teamwork

General information

1. Use MyEd app on your phone
2. Read information pages in the student planner
3. Read weekly Headteacher letters to parents (emailed every Friday morning)
4. Read CGA News (emailed every 2 weeks) and keep letters 
5. See parents' section of website (calendar dates, copies of parents, guidance pages)

Questions or feedback

1. Call main reception between 8am and 4.30pm
2. Email academy mailbox – CGA@clapton.hackney.sch.uk
3. Email or call Ms Onasanwo aonasanwo@clapton.hackney.sch.uk  (Head of Year 10) or Ms Aziz (ESA) taziz@clapton.hackney.sch.uk

MyEd parent app – please download it now!

In September 2020, we made the full switch to the MyEd parent app.  This means that we do not send paid text messages to parents but instead all communications go out via the free “In App” function available on MyEd.

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It is ESSENTIAL that ALL parents download the app from their app store.  

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Aside from saving the academy thousands of pounds, other advantages to the app are that it is a one stop shop were you get up to date information about all aspects of your child’s school life including attendance, achievements, behaviour, holiday dates and other key academy dates.  The app also allows you to link directly to Satchel:One and ParentPay.

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If you have any questions about the app, questions about what to do if you don’t have a smart phone, or maybe even need help downloading the app, please contact Ms Nolda Halderman on 020 8985 6641 extension 252

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https://www.myeddschoolapp.com/

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My Ed – connecting parents, students and schools

https://www.myedschoolapp.com/

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• The Friends of CGA is a new group made up of parents of CGA students, coming together to support the school community and raise money to enhance our children's education.  
• The Friends group will meet once a month during term time starting in October, details will appear in the CGA News. 
• If you are interested in joining the group, please email cga@clapton.hackney.sch.uk giving your name, your child's name and your contact details.

The Friends of CGA

Don’t forget:

1) Correct contact details

2) Download the My Ed app

3) Download Satchel:one app