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MGGS School Prospectus Curriculum Information Booklet 2014 to 2015
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Maidstone Grammar School
for Girls Non sibi sed omnibus
Curriculum Information 2014 - 2015
a tradition of excellence
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a tradition of excellence Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 0SF T: 01622 752103 F: 01622 681947 E: central @mggs.org www.mggs.org
Maidstone Grammar School
for Girls Non sibi sed omnibus
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a tradition of excellence Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 0SF T: 01622 752103 F: 01622 681947 E: central @mggs.org www.mggs.org
Our Curriculum Our Curriculum Vision
At Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, our curriculum is designed to
deliver our core values and purpose. It enables students to achieve
academic excellence and to develop wider social awareness in a caring
and supportive environment. Through the curriculum we want to
nurture and foster in our students a scholarly approach to their academic
studies, to support them in becoming articulate and effective thinkers,
and for them to have a life-long love of learning.
The world will undoubtedly be full of change in the years ahead and
have its own unique challenges and opportunities. We wish to prepare
our students for this future so that they will be able to make valuable
contributions to society and use their talents and abilities for the benefit
of others as well as themselves.
Curriculum Vision into Practice
We have a broad and balanced curriculum - students study a wide range
of subjects from across the academic spectrum. Our curriculum
programmes link well with each other, helping to ensure continuity and
progression. They are underpinned by a set of common principles
which include:
ensuring that all students have access to a curriculum which is
appropriate, challenging and related to their needs,
encouraging students to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding
of key ideas and concepts through an enquiry based approach to
learning,
giving sufficient time to each Key Stage so that opportunities are
made available for significant enrichment and extension,
ensuring that all students are intellectually challenged and develop
as independent learners and thinkers.
Learning and teaching are the cornerstones of the curriculum and as a
school it is our central focus for these to be of the highest order.
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Learning and Thinking We recognise that learning takes many forms and includes the
acquisition of knowledge, the nurturing of understanding and the
development of a range of skills. Cognitive processes underpin all
aspects of learning and for learning to be truly effective, embedded and
with the potential to be applied in different contexts, an understanding
of the importance of these processes is essential. This is why we are an
accredited Thinking School. We want our students to be able to use
their intellectual abilities to the full; to be articulate, fluent and creative
thinkers who can perceive the core issues of an argument, understand
the subtleties and nuance of language, be able to ask astute questions
and critically evaluate material. And of course we want our students to
enjoy their learning, make excellent progress and achieve their full
potential.
Literacy and Numeracy across the Curriculum We recognise the importance of literacy and numeracy. These are
delivered and taught across the whole curriculum and not just within the
subject areas of English and Mathematics respectively. We want all of
our students to be highly literate and numerate individuals so that they
can fully engage with their learning at School and be well prepared for
the world of higher education and employment.
Teaching; Intellectual Ability All of our students are intellectually able. We have high expectations for
them, and encourage everyone to realise their full potential by ‘teaching
to the top’. We ensure that our students are sufficiently stretched and
challenged in their learning and are aspirational in choosing their career
pathways. As an accredited Thinking School students will be supported
to develop their higher order thinking skills as much as possible and to
have highly effective dispositions and strategies for their learning.
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a tradition of excellence Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 0SF T: 01622 752103 F: 01622 681947 E: central @mggs.org www.mggs.org
Curriculum provision includes:
designated enrichment lessons in Year 7 and 8 where a carousel of
‘Big Questions’ such as ‘Where does my language come from?’ and
‘What makes a great thinker?’ are explored by all students over the
course of the academic year,
all students following a Key Stage 4 Science course leading to
qualifications in GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics,
the opportunity for some students to study GCSE Astronomy,
setting in Mathematics and some Modern Foreign Languages,
enabling students in the Key Stage 4 top sets in Mathematics to also
study some additional ‘free standing’ Mathematics qualifications as
well as GCSE Mathematics,
the introduction of Mandarin as an extra-curricular activity,
providing opportunities for Sixth Form students to follow a five
A’level subject route if appropriate,
providing access to Sixth Form students to complete a range of
enrichment programmes including the Extended Project
Qualification, the Level 3 Institute of Finance qualification in
Personal Finance, Oxford University modules and Open University
‘Learn about Science’ non-accredited courses.
Special Needs Provision Students with special needs are well supported here. We ensure that
they can access and fully engage with our curriculum. Support,
co-ordinated by our full time Inclusion Manager may range from the
provision of additional resources, differentiated learning and teaching
strategies in the classroom, a modified timetable, staff or older student
mentoring and the inclusion of recommendations and guidance from
external organisations where appropriate.
Do contact us if you would like further information.
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Pupil Premium and Financial Support
It is important to us that all students have potential access to the
curriculum programmes on offer. We are also keen to ensure that
subject option choices by pupil premium students are not restricted
because of financial concerns such as in the purchasing of any resources
or materials. If you would like more information about how we can
support you if you are experiencing financial difficulties do get in touch
with us.
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The Broader Curriculum
Sex and Relationship Education, Citizenship and
Personal, Social, Health & Economic Education School ‘Focus Days’, when the school timetable is suspended for a day,
are held five times during the year and enable a range of elements of
these programmes to be covered. Timetabled lessons also cover
significant parts of these programmes of study. Timetabled Religious
Studies lessons, assemblies and other school activities play a key role in
the school’s Religious Education programme.
Careers We want our students to make informed choices about their career
pathways into higher education, training, employment and
apprenticeship programmes, have high aspirations and a good
understanding of the world of work. The school is a holder of the
nationally recognised Investors in Careers Award which acknowledges
the high standard of our Careers provision.
We are lucky to have a full-time Careers Co-ordinator, a well-resourced
Careers Library and a comprehensive virtual classroom about Careers
that all students can access. We are committed to providing a series of
carefully planned programmes of Careers Education, Information,
Advice and Guidance for all students, in partnership with external
agencies and organisations as appropriate. These programmes include
as appropriate; Careers Education sessions, Careers Guidance activities,
information and research activities, work related learning (including a
one week work experience placement in Year 11 and a three day work
shadowing placement in Year 12) and Careers based lessons and
activities during some of the school’s Focus Days.
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a tradition of excellence Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 0SF T: 01622 752103 F: 01622 681947 E: central @mggs.org www.mggs.org
Other events such as Year 12 students attending a Higher Education
Convention, a UCAS, Oxbridge & Apprenticeships Evening for parents
and Year 12 students, ‘ASPIRE’ employer events, alumni visits and
subject specific activities occur throughout the school year.
Extra-Curricular Activities We have a huge number of different extra-curricular activities for
students to participate in and a summary of these can be found on our
school website. The school has many well established traditions and
activities including the annual House Arts Cup competition. This
provides a fantastic opportunity for students to participate in a music,
drama or dance based competition and is led by our Sixth Form House
Leaders.
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a tradition of excellence Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 0SF T: 01622 752103 F: 01622 681947 E: central @mggs.org www.mggs.org
Our Examination Results 2014 GCSE
Grade %
A*-A 60.4
A*-B 89.6
A*-C 98.6
5 A*-C including English and Mathematics 98.9
8 A*-C including English and Mathematics 98.3
Expected or more than expected progress in English 91.0
Expected or more than expected progress in Mathematics 97.1
A* - A in English Language 48
A* - B in English Language 88
A*-C in English Language 100
A* - A in Mathematics 68
A* - B in Mathematics 94
A*-C in Mathematics 100
A* - A in Science 55
A* - B in Science 88
A*-C in Science 98
Students gaining the English Baccalaureate 92.1
A2 Grade %
A*-A 32.8
A*-B 66.8
A*-C 92.1
3 or more A*-A 14.3
3 or more A*-B 42.9
3 or more A*-C 78.6
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Student Destinations Post Sixth Form 2014 Destination % of Year Group
Russell Group University 25%
University 46%
Employment 2%
Apprenticeship 1%
Gap Year 7%
Foundation Course 1%
Internship 1%
Russell Group Destinations University of Bristol: 1 student
Durham University: 3 students
University of Exeter: 2 students
University of Glasgow: 1 student
Imperial College London: 2 students
King’s College London: 4 students
University of Leeds: 2 students
University of Liverpool: 3 students
University of Manchester: 2 students
Newcastle University: 1 student
University of Nottingham: 3 students
Oxbridge: 3 students
Queen Mary University of London: 2 students
Queen’s University Belfast: 1 student
University of Sheffield: 1 student
University of Southampton: 6 students
University College London: 2 students
University of Warwick: 3 students
University of York: 1 student
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Joining us from Primary School
Parents and girls visiting the school often ask us how they join the
school and what processes are involved in getting a place with us. This
information is to help you understand what happens and when.
“What happens
and when?”
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What you’ve done so far
June to July
2014
To sit the Kent Grammar School test in September 2014
you will have registered your daughter’s details between
Monday 2nd
June and Tuesday 1st July 2014.
July 5th
2014 You may have been involved in our English, Mathematics
and Thinking Skills Master Classes which took place on
Saturday 5th July 2014 8.45am-3pm. We know lots of
you came to this and afterwards we had lots of messages
to say how enjoyable it was.
July 7th
and 8th
2014
Our summer Open Mornings took place on Monday 7th
and Tuesday 8th
July from 9am until 11am. Following
our Forte choir and dance performances, there was a short
presentation given by the Headteacher and it was lovely
to see so many of you in the hall that day. We hope that
your tour of the school gave you a flavour of what it is
like to be a student at the school during the day when
lessons are taking place.
July 24th
, 25th
and 28th
July
2014
Our Summer School Experience this year took place
over three days. You may have been to one of these days
and we hope that you enjoyed your time at the school. It
didn’t rain, the sun was shining and you told us it was lots
of fun.
September 10th
2014
You sat the Kent Grammar School test on Wednesday
10th
September 2014.
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What you need to do now
October 14th
2014
Our Open Evening this year is Tuesday 14th
October
2014 from 6pm – 9pm. Ms Wolloshin our Headteacher
will give presentations in the school hall at 6.30pm,
7.15pm and 8pm. Student guides will be waiting to show
you and your daughter around the school. There is lots to
see and do so we hope you arrived early to give yourself
plenty of time explore the whole school.
October 15th
2014
If you registered online The Kent Grammar School test
results will be emailed to you after 4pm on Wednesday
15th
October 2014. If you registered by post the results
will be posted to you first class the following day.
October 20th
,
21st, 22
nd 2014
Our autumn Open Mornings this year are to be held on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the 20th
, 21st and 22
nd
of October 2014 from 9am to 11am. There is no need to
book just come along at 9am and student guides will be
waiting to show you and your daughter around the school.
If you require any help, advice or further information about MGGS prior to
making your secondary school choices please do not hesitate to contact Mrs
Hogan our Admissions Manager on 01622 752103 or email [email protected]
October 31st
2014
Up to four schools can be selected in order of preference
and online application forms should be completed and
submitted to KCC by Friday 31st October 2014.
Alternatively complete and hand in Kent’s Secondary
Common Application Form (SCAF) to your daughter’s
primary school.
March 2nd
2015 National Offer Day. Offers of school places will be made on
Monday 2nd
March 2015. E-mail messages will be sent after
4pm to those parents who applied online, and letters will be
posted first class to arrive on Tuesday 3rd
March 2015.
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March 20th
2015
You must have accepted the offer of a place at the school
by Friday 20th
March 2015.
March 31st
2015
If you would like to appeal for a place at any school you
named on the SCAF but were not offered, you should do
so by Tuesday 31st March 2015.
If you require any help, advice or further information about appealing for
a place at the school please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Hogan our
Admissions Manager on 01622 752103 ext 203 or email
May 2015 Parents and carers of students who have accepted their
place at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls are invited
to attend the Year 7 Information Evening.
June/July 2015 Students will be visited in their Primary school by Mrs
Farnham the Head of Study for Year 7 or by a member of
the Senior Leadership Team.
9th
July 2015 Year 7 Welcome Day. Students spend the day at
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls and meet other girls
who will be joining the school in September.
3rd
September
2015
First Day of Term.
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Notes
Maidstone Grammar School
for Girls Non sibi sed omnibus
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a tradition of excellence Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 0SF T: 01622 752103 F: 01622 681947 E: central @mggs.org www.mggs.org
Maidstone Grammar School
for Girls Non sibi sed omnibus
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 0SF T: 01622 752103 F: 01622 681947 E: central @mggs.org www.mggs.org
“A caring, distinctive and exciting place to learn”