Examination Series 2018 - Frequently Asked Questions How can I know the details of my child’s examinations? Every student will receive a personal examination timetable which will include the start time, length of examination and subject. This will include the location of the examination which students should attend 10 minutes before the start of their examination, whether one of the main venues (Main Hall and Gym) or rooms provided for students with additional time or extra support. If students lose their examination timetable an additional copy will be made available to them from the examinations office for a small charitable donation to our Lenten Alms project. As well as this there is a full examination timetable listing all sessions on the school website. What should my child bring / not bring to their examinations? Pupils should be fully equipped for all of their examinations. Whilst many examinations will only need to use a black pen for a number of session students will need other equipment such as pencils, rulers and a geometry set (protractor, compass etc). Likewise students may need a calculator. In order to ensure a prompt start to examinations we will not be able to distribute extra equipment to students who have not brought it. All calculators should have their covers removed and stationary should be in a clear plastic bag. It is important that students do not bring any mobile phones or other communication devices including smartwatches into their examinations. All pupils will need to be in full school uniform throughout the examination period. What time will revision sessions begin? ‘breakfast’ Breakfast revision sessions will begin from 8.00. We understand that arriving at school at this earlier time may prove difficult for all students, as such they students should attend their session as soon as they arrive in school. What time will revision sessions begin. ‘lunchtime’ Lunchtime revision sessions will begin at 12.20. For the duration of the examination window year 11 students will be allowed to attend the first sitting of lunch to free up the second half of lunch for revision. What will students be when they are not in examinations? During the first two weeks of the examination period before the beginning of study leave students will be either: Attending examinations Attending specific revision sessions the morning or afternoon before their examination. Attending subject lessons but allowed to complete their own personal revision. As such students should always their revision materials to school to ensure they can make best use of their time. It is also essential that students attend pastoral before the beginning of their examinations to ensure we have an accurate record of students present in case of fire or emergency.
Examination Series 2018 - Frequently Asked Questions How can I know the details of my child’s examinations? Every student will receive a personal examination timetable which will include the start time, length of examination and subject. This will include the location of the examination which students should attend 10 minutes before the start of their examination, whether one of the main venues (Main Hall and Gym) or rooms provided for students with additional time or extra support. If students lose their examination timetable an additional copy will be made available to them from the examinations office for a small charitable donation to our Lenten Alms project. As well as this there is a full examination timetable listing all sessions on the school website. What should my child bring / not bring to their examinations? Pupils should be fully equipped for all of their examinations. Whilst many examinations will only need to use a black pen for a number of session students will need other equipment such as pencils, rulers and a geometry set (protractor, compass etc). Likewise students may need a calculator. In order to ensure a prompt start to examinations we will not be able to distribute extra equipment to students who have not brought it. All calculators should have their covers removed and stationary should be in a clear plastic bag. It is important that students do not bring any mobile phones or other communication devices including smartwatches into their examinations. All pupils will need to be in full school uniform throughout the examination period. What time will ‘breakfast’ revision sessions begin? Breakfast revision sessions will begin from 8.00. We understand that arriving at school at this earlier time may prove difficult for all students, as such they students should attend their session as soon as they arrive in school. What time will ‘lunchtime’ revision sessions begin. Lunchtime revision sessions will begin at 12.20. For the duration of the examination window year 11 students will be allowed to attend the first sitting of lunch to free up the second half of lunch for revision. What will students be when they are not in examinations? During the first two weeks of the examination period before the beginning of study leave students will be either: Attending examinations Attending specific revision sessions the morning or afternoon before their examination. Attending subject lessons but allowed to complete their own personal revision. As such students should always their revision materials to school to ensure they can make best use of their time. It is also essential that students attend pastoral before the beginning of their examinations to ensure we have an accurate record of students present in case of fire or emergency.
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