Year 11

Message from the Head of Year

Year 11 is the most important year in your child’s education so far and I wish every student in year 11 lots of luck for the forthcoming year.  There is no doubt that this will be a very stressful year but with the support of the academic mentors, tutors, Mrs Nichols and myself we hope to see every student rise to the challenges presented to them and strive to fulfil their full potential.

Miss Cannon

The KS4 Curriculum overview

Year 11 Easter Revision Timetable – click here to view.

Click here to view the presentation made to parents and students on 27th September 2016. This presentation details the changes to GCSE qualifications and school performance measures.

Revision Skills Day Materials – these are the resources supplied to pupils on Wednesday 11th October.
Cue Cards – click here
Growth Mindset – click here
Learning Memory – click here
Planning a Revision Schedule – click here
Revision Day Ideas – click here

Applications to 6^th Form/College

All students should aim to have applications completed by February half term. Students are encouraged to attend a variety of different open evenings in order to help them make an informed choice. Lydiard Park Academy has it’s 6th Form Open Evening on Thursday 9th November from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Attendance Changes – Penalty Notices

Year 11 is a vital year for all students and it has been shown that school attendance during this year has a major impact on what is achieved in examinations, qualifications and life after school. Therefore we need to do everything possible to reduce unnecessary absence and promote good attendance.

The Government introduced Fixed Penalty Notices for Local Authorities to deal with cases when students miss school for reasons which cannot be approved by the school.  The issuing of a Fixed Penalty Notice gives each parent the opportunity of paying a fine instead of going to court.  These fines are £60 per parent (if paid within 21 days), increasing to £120 per parent (to be paid within the following 7 days). If no payment is paid the Local Authority will prosecute the parents for their child’s unauthorised absence.

We wish to inform you that Swindon Borough Council will be issuing Fixed Penalty Notices during this year in cases of poor attendance, including taking students on holiday in term time. Once an unauthorised holiday has been taken, please be advised that the parent will have committed a criminal offence under section 444(1) of the Education Act 1996.

It is important that students attend school regularly and, if they are unable to do so, that the school is fully aware of the circumstances.

Please remember that schools are limited in the type of absences that they can accept as authorised and are required to inform the Local Authority of all unauthorised absence.

The Year 11 Prom

As you may be aware, each year we hold a prom for our year 11 leavers. The prom is a reward for the students in year 11 who have worked hard throughout the year to achieve the best grades possible. This year the prom will be held on Friday 6th July 2017.

The Prom is a reward for all the students’ hard work throughout the year.  The criteria for students to gain an invitation to the Prom are:

• 93% attendance (students with medical conditions are to ensure that they have medical documentation in school and medical notes for all absences);
• No more than 5 C3s for Time out or Walking away (combined);
• No more than 10 C3s for being late;
• No more than 10 C3s for missed homework;
• No more than 5 other C3s;
• No exclusions during Year 11 and no more than one C4.

Tutor Information

Key Dates for Year 11

TERM 1

Wednesday 13^th September – Photographs

Tuesday 12^th September – School finishes at 2 pm for Open Evening

Week commencing Monday 18^th September – Yr 11 Data Input 1

Friday 29^th September – Drive Safe Event

Wednesday 11^th October – Revision Skills Day

Wednesday 11^th October – Key to Success Evening

Friday 21^st October – School ends for half term at 3 pm

TERM 2

Monday 30^th October – Return to school

Week commencing Monday 30^th October – Yr 11 Data Input 2 & Tracking

Thursday 9^th November – 6^th Form Open Evening

Thursday 16^th November – Consultation Day

Week commencing Monday 27^th November – Mock Exam Week

Week commencing Monday 4^th December – Yr 11 Data Input 3

Wednesday 13^th December – Mock Results Morning

Wednesday 13^th December – Subject Consultation Evening

Friday 15^th December – School ends for Christmas at 12.30 pm

TERM 3

Tuesday 2nd January – Return to school

Week commencing Monday 8^th January – 6^th Form Interviews

Week commencing Monday 5^th February – Yr 11 Data Input 4

Friday 9^th February – School ends for half term at 3 pm

TERM 4

Monday 19^th February – Return to school

* Thursday 22^nd February – Science Mock Exam 9 am – 10.30 am

* Thursday 22^nd February – Maths Mock Exam, Non-Calculator 1 pm – 2.30 pm

* Friday 23^rd February – Maths Mock Exam, Calculator 9 am – 10.30 am

* Friday 23^rd February – English Mock Exam 1 pm – 3 pm

Week commencing Monday 6^th March – Yr 11 Data Input 5 & Tracking

* Wednesday 14^th March – English Mock Exam (time TBC)

Thursday 22^nd March – Consultation Day & Yr 11 reports out

Thursday 29^th March – School ends for Easter at 3 pm

TERM 5

Monday 16^th April – Return to school

* Thursday 26^th April – Maths Mock Exam, Calculator (time TBC)

Monday 1^st May – Bank Holiday

Week commencing Monday 14^th May – Yr 11 Data Input 6

Friday 25^th May – School ends for half term at 3pm

TERM 6

Friday 6^th July – Year 11 Prom @ De Vere Cotswold Water Park