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Ridgeway Academy
“Everybody can achieve”
KS4 Information Evening
September 2019
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CONTENTS
1. What we expect from students
2. What students can expect from us
3. Key dates
4. Key Contacts
5. Attendance
6. Study support, Pastoral support and Home
Based Learning
7. Rewards and consequences
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WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR STUDENTS
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WHAT STUDENTS CAN EXPECT FROM US
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KEY DATES – WHOLE SCHOOL
• 19th September - School Early Close 1.15pm
• 28th October - 1st November - Half Term
• 29th November - Occasional Day (school closed)
• 6th January, 13th February, 14th February, 20th July, 21st July – Inset days
Year 10 Key Dates
• Thursday 26th September - Years 7-11 Camps International Parents’ Information Evening
• Thursday 10th October - Year 10 Martin Van Der Spoel Workshop
• Tuesday 15th October - Year 10 and Year 11 Battlefield Medicine Workshop
• Thursday 5th December - Year 10 Parents Consultation Evening
• Wednesday 22nd January - Year 10 Martin Van Der Spoel Workshop
• Friday 31st January - Year 10 and Year 11 Macbeth Theatre Group
• Monday 11th May - Friday 15th May - Year 10 Work Experience Week
• W/c 15th - 26th June - Year 10 Pre-public Exams Week
Year 11 Key Dates
• Friday 13th September - Year 11 Martin Van Der Spoel Workshop
• Thursday 26th September - Years 7-11 Camps International Parents’ Information Evening
• Friday 11th October - Year 11 Consortium Careers Fair
• Tuesday 15th October - Year 10 and Year 11 Battlefield Medicine Workshop
• Friday 8th November - Year 11 Christmas Carol in Osborn Hall
• Thursday 14th November - Year 11 Consortium Information Evening
• W/c 18th November and 25th November - Year 11 Pre-public Exams Week
• Thursday 9th January - Year 11 Parents Consultation Evening
• Monday 20th January - Year 11 Martin Van Der Spoel Workshop
• Friday 31st January - Year 10 and Year 11 Macbeth Theatre Group
• Thursday 19th March - Year 11 Drama Practical Exam Rehearsal
• Thursday 26th March - Year 11 GCSE Drama Practical Exam
• Monday 11th May – Friday 19th June - Year 11 GCSE Exam Period Begins
• Thursday 20th August - Year 11 GCSE Results Day
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KEY CONTACTS
School Reception: 01707 351350
Absence Line: 01707 351350 and press 1
Year 10 Tutors:
10 Oxford Dr E Wheeler [email protected]
10 Cambridge Mrs L Krantz [email protected]
10 Kings Mr T Osborn [email protected]
10 Edinburgh Miss T Halliday [email protected]
Year 11 Tutors:
11 Oxford Mr R Sutton [email protected]
11 Cambridge Mrs T Yelland [email protected]
11 Kings Mr J Chappell [email protected]
11 Edinburgh Mr M Broad [email protected]
Director of Learning, KS4:
Mr G Merrigan [email protected]
01707 351350 ext 348
Assistant Director of Learning, KS4
Mrs N Picariello [email protected]
SLT Link:
Mrs C Maddocks [email protected]
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Department Contacts:
Art: Mrs C Johnson [email protected]
Business: Mrs S Merrigan [email protected]
DT: Mrs L Krantz Laura.Krantz@ ridgeway.herts.sch.uk
English: Mrs L Hyde Lucy.Hyde@ ridgeway.herts.sch.uk
Philosophy & Ethics:
Mr J Beka John.Beka@ ridgeway.herts.sch.uk
Geography: Mr M Broad Michael.Broad@ ridgeway.herts.sch.uk
Health & Social Care:
Mrs S Merrigan [email protected]
History: Mrs N Picariello Nicola.Picariello@ ridgeway.herts.sch.uk
Computing: Mrs E Symeou Emily.Symeou@ ridgeway.herts.sch.uk
Maths: Mr M Oakes Michael.Oakes@ ridgeway.herts.sch.uk
MFL: Ms M. Lewin Melanie.Lewin@ ridgeway.herts.sch.uk
Music: Mr W Sarjeant William.Sarjeant@ ridgeway.herts.sch.uk
PE: Mr J Chappell Jon.Chappell@ ridgeway.herts.sch.uk
Science: Mr J Milne Jonathan.Milne@ ridgeway.herts.sch.uk
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ATTENDANCE
90% attendance = ½ a day missed every week
90% over the school year = 4 whole weeks of lessons missed
90% over 2 years = a whole half term missed!
In order to achieve, students MUST ATTEND
The government class any student under 90% attendance as being
persistently absent from school which triggers school intervention and
warning letters that eventually lead to fixed penalty notices being given.
We are unable to authorise any holiday’s and taking your child out of school
on holiday will result in the above process being triggered
We have outlined below some strategies that you might be able to use to
improve your child’s attendance:
1. Find out regularly your child's absence figures using My Child At
School and check this matches with your own record.
2. Talk regularly with your child about school and how they feel about it. Students are more likely to attend if they feel supported and anxieties
listened to. 3. Telephone us as soon as possible to tell us why your child is absent,
and when you expect them to return. Putting the school number in your phone can save you time. Make sure you know the school routine for
alerting you to absence.
4. Only grant days at home for genuine illness (you will know!)
5. Avoid taking holidays in school time.
6. Know routines of the school day to avoid issues, e.g. have they got
their PE kit?
7. If you have concerns ring us – we will check attendance and be
discreet.
8. PRAISE AND REWARD GOOD ATTENDANCE: even small
successes, e.g. going in promptly.
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STUDY SUPPORT IN PREPARATION FOR GCSE
A timetable will be shared shortly for study support for Year 11 students’
GCSE subjects. This is a free resource, and by invitation. When a student is
invited to a session, students are expected to attend.
Study Support sessions are closely monitored by the KS4 team and in
collaboration with Subject staff to ensure all students make the best progress
possible.
Pastoral Support Team
All our staff are focused on the well-being of our students, and recognise that
GCSEs can be a stressful time. Support is offered through the Form Tutor,
Director of Learning for KS4 and Assistant and the Senior Leadership Team
link. In addition, support is available from our SENDCO James Wyatt,
Inclusion Co-ordinator Laurie Simmonds and Sue Akers, Mental Health Lead
and Safeguarding Officer.
James Wyatt [email protected]
Laurie Simmonds [email protected]
Sue Akers [email protected]
Home Based Learning
What is the purpose of Home Based Learning?
• To learn independently
• To practice skills (e.g. writing, computation)
• To prepare for new learning
• To reinforce skills learnt in class
• To consolidate that learning has taken place
• To challenge students
• To enable students to accelerate their progress and fulfil their
potential
Supporting your child’s Home Based Learning
• Use the parental log in for Show My Homework to monitor what
homework is due.
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• Find them a quiet room for homework to be done – away from the
TV and phone!
• Encourage your child to complete their homework the night it is set
• Encourage your child to attend Homework Club in K2 straight after
school where help is always on hand
Show My Homework
• The schools homework is now also set on www.showmyhomework.co.uk,
• This is easily accessible via our school’s website
www.ridgeway.herts.sch.uk – click on the ‘Show My Homework’
banner.
• This will take you to the Ridgeway Academy calendar – you can access homework information by selecting the appropriate teacher,
class, year group etc.
• All information like deadlines etc. are also there and, often, teachers will also add useful resources such as worksheets or PowerPoints or
link to websites that students could use to help them.
You can now use the filters at the top of the page to locate the homework for
your child by either Year group; Subject; Class or Teacher.
Parents can also access Show My Homework using their parental log in; if
you need a copy of the PIN number please ask your child to request it from
their form tutor in the first instance.
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REWARDS AND CONSEQUENCES
Ridgeway Academy adopt a rewards and consequences system which is
based on promoting and celebrating positive behaviours whilst challenging
the behaviours we see as being detrimental to a student/s learning
experience.
• We will celebrate success each term through a formal assembly.
• Throughout the year the Head Teacher will deliver awards to recognise
excellence.
• We will continue to develop a Growth Mindset throughout our community
with students being rewarded for displaying the Growth Mindset qualities
of FORCE – Focus, Optimism, Resilience, Creativity and Energy.
• Each year will end with an annual Prize Giving for each year group, with
prizes awarded by form tutors, Directors of Learning and Subject Leaders.
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REWARDS
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CONSEQUENCES
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