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Y10 Parent Information Session

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�25th August, 2025 (5:30pm to 7:00pm)

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Aims Today

  1. The importance of balance throughout IGCSEs
  2. Understand more about the curriculum during IGCSEs
  3. Student insights into what to expect
  4. Practical steps as to how you can support your child
  5. Overview of our most recent results

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Home-School Partnership

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Pillars of Success

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High Achievement

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GCSE Results 2025

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Sporting Examples

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The most meaningful form of performance is progress. The ultimate mark of potential is not the height of the peak you’ve reached, but the distance you’ve traveled—and helped others travel.

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― Adam M. Grant

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Balance

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Living our Commitment to Balance

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Student Insights

Karin LI

10NH

Joy AU

10RR

Sin Ying CHEUNG

11RR

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IGCSE Journey

  • English Language
  • World Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Double Science
  • Global Perspectives
  • Language other than English
  • Two option subjects

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Assessment

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Assessment

CIE

AQA

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Academic Integrity

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First Language English (FLE)

World Literature (WL)

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Mathematics

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Futures Curriculum

The Island School Futures Curriculum in Years 10-11?

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  • Explorations Programme
  • Elements Courses

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Elements

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Global Perspectives

  • Continuation of the Explorations program
  • Development of Global Citizens
  • Real world application
  • Preparation for the DP Core
  • Social action and personal projects
  • Competencies and skills focus
    • Analytical skills

2024/25 Cohort

70% A*-A

98% A*-C

Component 1: Written Examination (35%)

Component 2: Individual Report (30%)

Component 3: Team Project (35%)

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Thrive

  • Delivered by form tutors
  • Lesson 5 on Thursday
  • Guest speakers to provide further insight, knowledge and education on a topic.

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Heads of House

Head of Da Vinci

Ms Stephanie Marmagne

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Email:

stephanie.marmagne@online.island.edu.hk

Head of Einstein

Mr Paul Harries

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Email:

paul.harries@online.island.edu.hk

Head of Fleming

Mr Paul Atkinson

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Email:

paul.atkinson@online.island.edu.hk

Head of Nansen

Ms Melanie Newby

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Email:

melanie.newby@online.island.edu.hk

Head of Rutherford

Ms. Karen Coulson

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Email:

karen.coulson@online.island.edu.hk

Head of Wilberforce

Ms Laura Hjelmeland

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Email:

laura.hjelmeland@online.island.edu.hk

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Higher Education Team

  • Specialised HE events - University Fair, September 22nd, (100 universities)
  • Guest Speakers
  • Resources:

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Flora Ho

Higher Education Administrator

Claudia Yung

Higher Education Counsellor

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Rimma Tyan

Higher Education Counsellor

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Chris Whitehead

Higher Education Counsellor

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Parent Insights

Fatema Jangbarwala PTA Chair

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Parent Perspective of Supporting Children in Year 10

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Fatema Jangbarwala

ISPTA Chair

Y12 & Y10 Parent

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Parental Support

Routines

Support Learning

Wellbeing

Sleep,Nutrition & Exercise

Managing Time, Assessments and Activities

Supporting healthy routines & Wellbeing

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Supporting Academic Learning

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iGCSE Preparation & Support

  • Time management & planning
  • Keeping up with coursework/topics
  • Seeking support early
  • Note-taking
  • Consistent studying habits

For more information click the ISPTA icon on Island School homepage:

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Supporting Wellbeing

  • Friendships: Know their peers
  • Communication: Be a friend and listen
  • Good routines: Sleep, diet & exercise
  • Controlled screen time
  • Self-esteem: ‘grades’ do not define them

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  • Coffee Morning:Tuesday, Aug 26 8:30-9:30 a.m.
  • ISPTA AGM & Curry Quiz Night: Wednesday Sept 24- 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Diwali Celebrations: Mid-October
  • Quest Week Parent Social: Thursday, November 6
  • Winter Fair: Friday, November 28 5:00-8:30 p.m.
  • Reminder: PTA Membership Fees at $200

ISPTA Events: Save The Date!

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IGCSE Results Trend

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2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

9 to 8

50%

50%

52%

62%

45%

9 to 7

66%

67%

67%

76%

64%

9 to 4

95%

92%

93%

97%

97%

A*

32%

30%

26%

35%

34%

A*-A

63%

60%

59%

65%

73%

A*-C

96%

95%

96%

95%

96%

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CP Results 2025

6 students on the Applied Learning Pathway�

  • 100% graduated
  • 6 passed the full IBCP
  • Average IB Subject Score 4.58 (World Average is 3.7)
  • Destination: Lasalle College of the Arts Singapore, Surrey University, Edinburgh Napier University, HKU Space, Military Service Singapore

BTEC Results:

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University Destinations

Cohort Size: 146 students

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UK: 28 students (19.2%)

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HK: 47 students (32.2%)

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US: 17 students (11.6%)

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Key Dates

  • October 21st: Tutoring For Learning Days
  • November 3rd-8th: Quest Week
  • February 2nd: Year 10 Parent Teacher Conferences
  • February 26th: Mid Year Awards
  • June 24th: End of Year Awards

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Key Messages

  1. Our partnership is so important
  2. Importance of balance
  3. Years 10-11 is more than just examinations
  4. Your role is so important
  5. Our results speak for themselves