All the Learning Support team would like to wish our pupils
the very best of luck, and to remember to revise and rest in
equal measure!
Lunchtime Clubs
As we move into chillier weather, we now have two
separate lunchtime clubs open every day, always
supervised by a member of our SEND team. Please see
below for the rooming timetable:
Day
KS3
KS4
Monday
A4
AICT
Tuesday
A11
AICT
Wednesday
A10
AICT
Thursday
A5
AICT
Friday
A3
AICT
All of us in the SEND team wish you a very happy end of
term, and a wonderful Christmas and New Year break. We
look forward to being back and seeing you in January!
Mr Smith & the Learning Support department
SEND
(Special Educational Needs
and Disabilities)
Year 11 – Mock Exam
Our Year 11 pupils are currently between their first and second
sets of mock GCSE exams. Mrs Di Mascio and I met with
some learners earlier in December to talk about revision
routines and strategies, planning time during exams, and
making full use of exam support (also known as ‘access
arrangements’).
Are you still thinking, “I don’t know how to revise”?
A few tips:
•
Remember that a good revision session on a topic should
last for 20-30 minutes, and you should switch to a different
topic/subject after 30 mins max.
•
Always produce something as a result of each 20-30
minute session- do not just read and re-read your notes!
Instead…
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Try making a mind map on a topic.
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Time yourself completing part of the exam paper
(including extra time, if you have it).
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Turn a page of a textbook or revision guide into a
spider-diagram or a page of notes.
•
Finally, remember that if you have extra time for exams,
ensure that you use this to add to your answer, make
changes and corrections or re-read your work thoroughly.
•
Similarly, you might have access to a laptop or rest breaks
– practice completing any practice tasks at home in a
similar way, so that you know what to expect on the day.
Upcoming events
Thursday, 9th January, 5pm – 7pm:
Year 9 Curriculum Evening. Mr Smith will be available on
the evening to discuss option choices with you and your
child/ward.
Thursday, 23rd January, 4pm – 7pm:
Year 9 Parents’ Evening. Parents/carers of pupils on our
SEND Register will be invited to make appointments with
Mr Smith in advance of the evening.
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Newsletter 3 - December 2024
Art
I have included examples of the fabulous artwork that our Key
Stage 3 pupils are producing in their sketchbooks. Year 7 are
analysing tonality, texture, watercolour, pattern, and Japanese
ceramicist Takuro Kuwata. They are now designing their
amazing ceramic pinch pots. Year 8 pupils are designing their
coil pots in clay, studying the artwork of the Minoan dynasty,
graphic design, and Chinese artist Ai Weiwei. Year 9 are
developing their natural form studies, looking at observational
nature. Year 10 Fine Art pupils are successfully working in their
sketchbooks with beautiful results, and Art Craft and Design
puils have just constructed fabulous sculptures inspired by
Kate Malone. Please do have a look at our pupils’ wonderful
artwork on the St Richard’s Art Department website here and
on X here. Thank you and keep creating!
Mr Peachment, Subject Leader of Art
The Old Chapel
Have you visited the Old Chapel recently? Things are
changing – please drop by (between A3 and the SEN OfÏce)
to see what’s new!