Welcome to Year 7 EveningTuesday 15th September 2015

Learners of today. Leaders of tomorrow.

www.riddlesdown.org

Welcome to Year 7 Evening

• Mr Dey – Principal Designate

• Mr Osborne – Headteacher, Aquila College

• Miss Bicknell – KS3 Senior Tutor, Aquila College

• Mr Beecham – Headteacher, Orion College

• Miss Relph – KS3 Senior Tutor, Orion College

• Mrs Williams- Headteacher, Pegasus College

• Miss Harris – KS3 Senior Tutor, Pegasus College

• Mr J Vass- Headteacher, Phoenix College

• Mr A Vass – KS3 Senior Tutor, Phoenix College

• Mr Holway – Headteacher, Mackay College

• Mrs Turner – Vice Principal, Teaching & Learning

The Riddlesdown Commitment

Our Values

V alue each other

A im high

L ead by example

U se and develop our talents

E xcel in our efforts

S tick at it

Learners of today. Leaders of tomorrow.

Key Stage 3

• Key Stage 2 =

Years 3 to 6 at

primary school

• Key Stage 3 =

Years 7, 8 and 9

• Preparation for Key Stage 4/GCSE in Years 10 and

11

• Key Stage 4 is preparation for Key Stage 5 in

College VI

Year 7 – how is it different?

• Fresh start in a new school

• New routines

• New experiences

• New friends

• “Big School”

• Not being the oldest students any more

• Developmental changes

Curriculum OrganisationCollege Teaching Groups (1a, 1b, 1c) DT PE

Aquila English (6), Mathematics (6), Science (6),

Excellence Curriculum (18), Computing (2),

French (5), Latin OR Literacy (3),

Art (2), Drama (3), Music (3)

DT (2) PE (4)

Orion English (6), Mathematics (6), Science (6),

Excellence Curriculum (18), Computing (2),

Spanish (5), Latin OR Literacy (3),

Art (2), Drama (3), Music (3)

DT (2)

Pegasus English (6), Mathematics (6), Science (6),

Excellence Curriculum (18), Computing (2),

Spanish (5), Latin OR Literacy (3),

Art (2), Drama (3), Music (3)

DT (2) PE (4)

Phoenix English (6), Mathematics (6), Science (6),

Excellence Curriculum (18), Computing (2),

French (5), Latin OR Literacy (3),

Art (2), Drama (3), Music (3)

DT (2)

We have designed our own unique integrated

curriculum to provide Year 7 students with high quality

research based projects which progress at a pace

relevant to their interests and learning needs.

At the heart of each assignment will be the foundations of

philosophy and enquiry. The curriculum is designed to

ensure that our students are ready for the demands of

secondary education, by igniting a passion for learning

from the moment they join us.

• Extended contact, mainly with one teacher.

• Builds detailed knowledge of each student’s progress and learning

development, particularly for key literacy and numeracy skills.

• Facilitates regular, meaningful and personalised feedback, with

any need for intervention quickly identified.

• As well as the Tutor, the Excellence Curriculum teacher becomes a

familiar person for contact and support.

The Year 7 Excellence Curriculum is delivered over 18 periods per

fortnight and includes all of the content from Humanities subjects:

Citizenship, Geography, History, PSHEE, Religious Education

(and will also cover some elements of English and Mathematics)

Our prime focus is to guide students in learning, practising and

developing the key skills necessary to become confident and resilient

learners.

Who do you think you are? (Autumn Term 1)

An introduction to History, Geography, PSHEE and Religious Education

and Citizenship. Students will dig deep into their personal and local history

(History), their local geography and consider their place in the community.

They will explore personal beliefs and those of others and develop a deeper

knowledge of the wider community (PSHEE). Students will develop skills in

reading maps, using evidence and making interpretations about the local

area (Geography). They will develop their understanding of chronology and

landscape, as well as the main world religions (RE).

Whose earth is it anyway? (Autumn Term 2)A term to explore power, democracy and human rights. Students will be

asked to consider the question: ‘Who is in charge?’ They will focus on school

leadership and how this represents the wider society, developing their

understanding of election, gender and equality, power and bullying (PSHEE

and Citizenship). Students will discover the history of empire building,

looking in detail at The Romans and life under their rule (History). They will

be asked: ‘What if the Romans hadn’t left Britain?’ Students will consider the

world when nature takes over and who is responsible for natural disasters,

the role of aid and charity and an eco-friendly world (Geography).

Movers and Shakers (Spring Term 1)A study of influential figures in literature, politics, history, religion and the

world. Students will explore the meaning of influence and carry out close

study of the lives and influences of people such as William the Conqueror,

Elizabeth I, Jesus, Muhammad the Prophet and Nelson Mandela. They will

study varying interpretations and use skills in enquiry, examination and

exploration, making links between their evidence. Students will consider

influence and choice and present their work through using video making

software in an ‘Influential Figures X-Factor’.

Journeys (Spring Term 2)An examination of Journeys in many walks of life. Students will be taken on

a journey through The Middle Ages, exploring life, religion and medicine

during those times (History and RE). They will embark on a personal

journey, identifying how their bodies, lives and experiences are changing

(PSHEE and Citizenship). They will also study transport through the ages

and into the modern day, looking at issues such as congestion and

sustainability (Geography). Students will develop skills in measuring

distance, managing, analysing, presenting and using data.

What on Earth (Summer Term 1)

Students will look at the history and geography of sport, identifying its origins.

Students will look into the business of sporting tournaments and bidding for

sponsorship and looking at sustainability (Geography). Furthermore,

students will look at the themes of equality in sports and look at link between

population, financial security and infrastructure and sporting success.

Students will begin to look at careers and financial capability (PSHEE) and

traditions around the world (Citizenship).

Transformations (Summer Term 2)A study of the changing world. Students will explore settlements, land use

and landforms, looking closely at rivers and how they affect land use

(Geography). Students will carry out a Settlement project, selecting a

location and designing a new town or school. They will carry out a study of

castles, designing a castle of the future for their new town (History).

Students will also consider issues of litter and recycling (PSHEE).

Wider Opportunities

• Extra curricular

activities…

• Science College

• Sport

• Drama and Music

• Choir of the Year

• Blacklands Farm

• Windsor Castle

• Citizenship Conference

• Conservation

• PGL Trip

• Inter-College Maths

Challenge

“Learners of Today,

Leaders of Tomorrow.”

Riddlesdown Learning Levels (RiLLs)

RiLL R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10

NC Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

GCSE G F E D C B A A*

Assessment, Monitoring and Reporting

• Regular informal class

assessment

• Piece of work marked, with

clear written comments, after

8 lessons, or after every 3

weeks, whichever is the

shorter

• Marking gives a description of the level of

effort, and 1-3 clear directions on how to

improve work in the future, taking into

account the target RiLL (issued with Quick

Report 1 on 20th November 2015)

• College Monitoring

• Student Planner

• CPA Progress Booklet

• Quick Report 1 (20th November 2015) AtL, on track

• Full Report (24th March 2016) AtL, on track

• Exams (w/c 6th June 2016, results issued 1st July 2016

with Quick Report 2)

Assessment, Monitoring and Reporting

Year 7 Parents’ Evenings

3.45 – 5.30pm

• Meet the Tutor, Monday 5th October 2015

• Excellence Parents’ Evening, Monday 11th January 2016

5.00 – 8.00pm

• Aquila Parents’ Evening, Monday 23rd November 2015

• Orion Parents’ Evening, Tuesday 24th November 2015

• Pegasus Parents’ Evening, Wednesday 25th November 2015

• Phoenix Parents’ Evening, Thursday 26th November 2015

• CPA Parents’ Evening, Wednesday 15th June 2016

Supporting Students’ Learning

• Tutors

• Pastoral Programme –

“Learning Habits”

• Learning Support

Assistants

• HLTAs

• Library

• MacKay College

• College VI students

• www.riddlesdown.org

The Riddlesdown Commitment –

Attitude to learning

“We must complete homework, coursework and revision tasks to

the best of our ability at home and ensure that we are ready to learn before leaving for school”

• Remember to bring your regular equipment to school every day, including pens, pencils, ruler, rubber, sharpener and a calculator

• Always give 100% - only hand in work that reflects your best effort – and spend time acting on your teachers’ comments and advice when they have marked and returned your work to you

Are you “Riddlesdown Ready”?

Correct and

complete

uniform

Presentation of work

It is important that you present your work neatly

and that your books are kept tidy so that you can use them to revise what

you have learnt in preparation for

assessments and exams.

Every time you start work in your exercise book, youshould use this format:

C/W Title Tuesday 2nd September

Learning Objective: (if teacher provides this)

Presentation of work

You should also:

• Write in black pen and draw in pencil

• Use a ruler to rule off work from the previous lesson,

underline headings and draw diagrams

• Put one neat line through any errors that you make

• Number the pages in your book and start with a

Contents page

• Ensure that there is no graffiti on exercise books,

folders or planners (including covers)

• Cover your books with subject specific material to

keep them looking tidy and to help to identify them

• Stick worksheets neatly into your book or attach them

using a tag

Rewards & Recognition

• Praise

• Achievement Points

• Subject Points

• College Points

• Certificates

• Assemblies

• Newsletter

• Termly rewards

• Jack Petchey Award

• Principal’s Commendation

• Success in Inter-College

competitions – e.g. Collegiate

Bowl, Choir of the Year

Achievement Points (p30)

Sanctions & Behaviour Support

• Warnings and reprimands

• Restorative justice

• Opportunities for support,

mentoring and counselling

• Detentions

• Community service

• Withdrawal of social time

• Internal exclusion

• External exclusion

• Secondary Fair Access Panel

• Permanent exclusion

Supporting your child at home

• Show an interest – talk about your child’s day

• Look at and use the Student Planner every day

• Look at and discuss the CPA Progress Booklet

• Know what’s going on in the Collegiate each term

• Read and subscribe to News of the Week (on website

every Friday)• Discuss, support and check

homework and presentation

• Help to organise time and

equipment

• Provide a quiet place to work

• Ensure full attendance

• Check Show My Homework

and Parent Portal regularly

Weekly Diary

This year, we are again using

SHOW MY HOMEWORK (SMHW)

alongside the Student Planners.

Full detail of homework

assignments will be posted on

SMHW; however, students should

still make a note in their planner.

Maths Q1-6 Equations 10/9/15

Show My Homework

Benefits for Students

• Can see all homework at the click of a button

• A personalised experience to help stay organised

• No more excuses!

• Students have more time to listen

Benefits for Parents

• Can see exactly what homework has been set

• Easily take part in home learning

• Create more positive relationship with teachers

• Translated into 50+ languages

• Better communication through school announcements

Go to the

College

Home

Page

Go to

Phoenix

page –

click

Phoenix

Homework

Click on

“Show My

Homework”

SMHW

Tutorial

• Either login

• Or apply filters

View details

and any

attachments or

links.

Parent Portal

Parent Portal - Timetable

Parent Portal – Attendance Summary

Year 7 Tutors

Tutor

Group

Tutor Email

7ARM Miss A R Miller Angela.Miller@riddlesdown.org

7CCW Miss C C Wakelin Charlotte.Wakelin@riddlesdown.org

7DRE Mr D R Everson David.Everson@riddlesdown.org

7CMH Miss C M Hilliard Claire.Hilliard@riddlesdown.org

7MLH Mr M L Harman Matthew.Harman@riddlesdown.org

7RAR Mrs R A Rajah Roheela.Rajah@riddlesdown.org

7ADC Mr A D Cameron Andrew.Cameron@riddlesdown.org

7AKJ Miss A K Jones Anna.Jones@riddlesdown.org

7JCJ Mr J C Jude Jason.Jude@riddlesdown.org

7CMT Mrs C M Taylor Christine.Taylor@riddlesdown.org

7NPG Miss N P Gandhi Nikita.Gandhi@riddlesdown.org

7TRH Mr T R Hudson Thomas.Hudson@riddlesdown.org