Y7 and 8 Information Evening
Curriculum for Wales Values
School Values
Aspire to…
We direct our hopes and ambitions towards achieving something.
Take responsibility for…
We have a moral obligation to behave correct towards or in respect of someone.
Care about…
We provide what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something.
A new Curriculum for Wales
Our world is changing fast and the Welsh Government wants to make sure young people have the knowledge, skills and experience to make the most of life.
The curriculum is no longer soley about what you learn, it is also about how you learn and why you are learning things.
The Cross Curricular Skills
Cross-curricular skills
How to be a successful learner at Connahs Quay High School
Baselining
•At the start of Year 7 learners sit CAT’s (Cognitive Ability Tests) as a baseline.
•CAT’s scores give a measure of the general intelligence of a learner and their aptitude in certain subjects.
•There are 4 tests in total:
– Verbal Reasoning – Thinking and problem solving with words
– Non-Verbal Reasoning – Thinking and problem solving with shapes and space
– Quantitative Reasoning – Thinking and problem solving with numbers
– Spatial Reasoning – Visualising, picturing and moving shapes around
Standardised Age Scores (SAS)
The SAS is based on the student’s raw score which has been adjusted for age and placed on a scale that makes a comparison with a nationally representative sample of students of the same age across the UK.
The average score is 100.
Used for CATs and NGRT
The Learning Journey
We ask our learners to reflect on the skills required for them to be successful across all subject areas. You will see these on the learner reports.
Learning Journeys
Ensure you have access to these Apps to ensure good communication with school
How can I support my child?
These are glued into learners books each half term to support them with their subject specific targets.
Reporting and the Areas of Learning Experience (AOLE's)
Science and Technology
Literacy, Languages and Communication
Expressive Arts
Humanities
Health and Wellbeing
Mathematics and Numeracy
Reporting
Our new progress reports
Access to Hwb – Welsh National Tests in Reading and Numeracy
How can I support at home?
'What have you learned today?'
Promote skills such as 'planning and organisation'
Take an interest in what they are learning about
'What mistakes have you made?'
Positive reinforcement
'What are your learning goals and how what are your next steps to achieve these?'
Reading Skills
Why are they important?
How do we assess reading?
What interventions do we put into place to address to address gaps?
What can parents/carers do to help?
How do we assess reading at CQHS?
October 2023 Feb/ March 2024 June 2024
Lexia
Intervention
Learners who fall significantly below their chronological reading age, are given access to Lexia.
3 X 30 mins per week during English lessons.
An intervention progromme is in place for learners- withdrawn from tutor time in the mornings.
What can be done at home to help?
Pastoral Coordinator for year 7
Pastoral Coordinator for year 8
Pastoral care at CQHS
Pastoral care at CQHS is crucial for the holistic development and well-being of all of our learners.
Emotional Support: Many learners face emotional challenges such as stress, anxiety, or family issues. Pastoral care provides a supportive environment.
Social Development: School is not just about academic learning; it's also a place where students learn social skills, empathy, and how to navigate relationships.
Pastoral care at CQHS
Behavioural Support: Some learners may exhibit challenging behaviours due to various factors such as learning difficulties, peer pressure, or home environment. Pastoral care professionals work with learners to address these behaviours, provide guidance, and implement strategies for positive change.
Pastoral care at CQHS
Academic Success: Emotional well-being and academic success are closely linked. Learners who feel supported and cared for are more likely to engage in their learning, attend school regularly, and achieve their academic potential.
Attendance
Missing school days can lead to gaps in knowledge and skills, making it more challenging for students to keep up with the curriculum and achieve academic success.
Communication with school
To report an absence please use our new free APP. You can also use this to communicate with your Pastoral Coordinator
School Council
Each tutor group has two School Council reps
We meet regularly to ensure that the learners are given a voice and to include them in decisions around school.
Rewards
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Rewards
Termly
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Rewards
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