2. Monday 12 May Study Leave begins, 1st
GCSE
examination
Monday 26 May to
Friday 30 May
Half Term
Friday 20 June Last GCSE examination
Tuesday 1 July to
Wednesday 2 July
Sixth Form Induction
Wednesday 9 July Summary reports sent to
parents
Thursday 21 August GCSE Results Day
3. So, you want
to come to our
university ….
…. Just tell
me
again, what
were your
GCSE results?
…..
4. 5 weeks before study leave begins!
Produce a revision timetable and stick to it!
Spend about 4 hours per day on revision
Maintain a balance - plan work, plan
leisure
Leisure should be guilt free!
5. Revision lessons.
Structured revision programmes.
Practice questions and past papers.
Individual targets/action plans where
appropriate
Plenty of help and advice!
6. Study leave begins on Monday 12 May.
Students will revise at home and come into
school for their examinations.
Students in school will be based in either the
Library or R1, and will be expected to bring
revision material with them.
Revision sessions will be held, with notice given
as to when and where these will take place.
Normal school rules will apply
◦ uniform, signing in/out, behaviour
7. Thursday
21 August
Results available
from 10.00 am
Staff available at school to:
– Congratulate (hopefully!)
– Commiserate (hopefully not!)
– Discuss any implications
for AS choices
– Discuss any other matter in
the light of GCSE results
8. AS Level Option Forms should be returned by
today.
99.75% of options initially chosen have been
possible.
Use Parents’ Evening to discuss options with
teachers, but conversations should be limited
to 5 minutes please, to avoid large queues
forming.
9. We hope the evening is informative and
will help you to support your son and/or
daughter through their final weeks of
their GCSEs.
10. Why Board?:
A great educational experience
Access to fantastic facilities
Good working relationships with
boarding staff
A busy, social experience with a
wide variety of activities to choose
from during the week and at the
weekends!
A supportive environment in
which to study
Valuable life skills
Boarding Options:
Full, 7 day. a week
Weekly, 5 nights inclusive
Fixed rate 1-3 nights a week
Flexible boarding