Welcome Evening for Rising Year 7 Parents
A vibrant school community empowering girls to become resilient leaders where everyone is included, high expectations are set, and respectful relationships are promoted. Priorities include preparing students for new GCSEs, developing oracy skills, enhancing wellbeing provision, and nurturing values and ethos for future leadership. Committed to excellence, the school emphasizes the commitment of successful students and schools. A Home-School Agreement underscores the importance of a caring, respectful environment where teaching, learning, and welfare are prioritized, with commitments from both the school and the girls' parents.
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Welcome Evening for Rising Year 7 Parents
Mrs Warwick Executive Headteacher
We are a vibrant school community which empowers girls to become resilient and to fulfil their potential as future leaders
What kind of school are we? A school where everyone is included, at the heart of the community A school with high expectations which provides quality learning experiences for all A safe and happy school which creates a sense of pride and promotes respectful relationships for all
Priorities for 2017-18 Prepare students for new GCSEs with a rigorous KS3 and a focus on deeper thinking and excellent independent learning skills Develop students oracy so they are able to express themselves powerfully and convincingly Further develop our first class wellbeing provision for all students Continue to grow the values and ethos of our students so they leave us ready to lead in their chosen fields
Mr Goodenough Head of School
Committed to Excellence Successful students commit to their own success Successful schools commit to their students Your commitment is just as important!
Home School Agreement Our Commitment Caring, respectful environment Teaching, learning and welfare are at the heart of everything we do Keep you informed The Girls Commitment Be present, on time and engaged Dress, behave and communicate appropriately Work hard
Home School Agreement Your Commitment Support our values Ensure your daughter is present, on time and prepared Engage with her learning Get in touch quickly
The DGS Promise All KS3 Pupils Will: - Learn 3 languages* - Learn 3 technology subjects* and make real products in each of them - Read at least 2 great pieces of literature - Have the opportunity to go on two residential trips and to see live theatre - Climb our Leadership Ladder - Have the opportunity to learn public speaking
The DGS Student Promise All KS3 Pupils Will: - Learn how to live a healthy lifestyle and stay safe online - Take part in at least 6 sports/activities in PE - Have access to around 40 clubs every term
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Mr Goodenough Curriculum and Reporting
The Curriculum Key Stage 3: Year 7 & 8 Key Stage 4: Years 9, 10 & 11 Key Stage 5: Years 12 & 13
Subject Breakdown 6 English 6 Maths 6 Science 4 PE 4 Geography 4 History 4 MFL or 8 for MEP 4 D&T/Computing* 2 Art 2 Music 2 Drama 2 PD 2 RE Total: 48 lessons *Food, Textiles, Product Design and Computing carousel of 2 lessons per week, with the exception of MEP students
MFL Year 7 Terms 1 3: French Year 8 Terms 1 3: French & either Spanish, German or Mandarin Terms 4-6: Spanish, German & Mandarin Terms 4-6: Option choice
Mandarin Excellence Programme 4 hours each week of Mandarin teaching Specialist Mandarin teachers and access to a specialist Chinese Language Assistant Part-funded trip in Year 8 A funded UK residential trip in Year 9 Opportunity to follow the language through to A level and beyond Use of the Confucius Classroom Computing and D&T still provided and accessible
Setting & Streaming From Y7: English, Maths and Science From Y8: MFL From Y9: Applicable option subjects Setting is relatively fluid and will be in place by end of January in relevant subjects.
Reporting Progress Formal Reporting Settling in snapshot and Tutor Consultation Evening (Term 1) 2 written snapshots reporting progress against target 2 Parent Consultation Evenings Online homework system ( Show My Homework ) Ongoing communication Tutor Head of Year & Student Manager Subject Teacher Subject Leader (HoD)
Reporting Progress No levels students will be given a GCSE target grade* and a letter (W, E or B) on their reports: W Working towards expected progress E making Expected progress B making Better than expected progress *target will be for better than expected progress (BEP)
Reporting Progress Expected progress on course to meet their expected KS4 grade (based on their KS2 SATs scaled score) Better than expected progress on course to exceed their expected KS4 grade and achieve in the top 20% for progress nationally.
Supporting Progress Additional English and Maths provision for students in need of support (based on KS2 SATs and baseline testing) during Student Guidance time Transition Mentors in place to support all Year 7 girls HOY and Student Manager Celebration assemblies, trips and rewards system all years Y10 Guided reading and numeracy mentoring programmes Advanced Learners - Sixth Form Mentors Specialist provision for students who require additional support SENCO & Advanced Learner co-ordinator.
Reflections from Year 7 Elizabeth Cairns (7CRS) & Maddy Langley (7SXD)
Mr Tamplin Assistant Headteacher for the Lower School (Years 7&8)
Standards The bedrock for success Behaviour Respect Ambition Uniform Attendance Responsibility Attitude Values
Attendance Groups Expected attendance 97% Satisfactory Attendance 95%
Attendance in one Attendance in one school year school year = days = days absent absent = weeks = weeks absent absent = lessons = lessons missed missed 95% 95% 9 9 2 2 48 48 90% 90% 19 19 4 4 96 96 85% 85% 29 29 6 6 144 144 80% 80% 38 38 8 8 192 192 75% 75% 48 48 10 10 240 240 70% 70% 57 57 11.5 11.5 276 276 65% 65% 67 67 13.5 13.5 324 324
Impact on attainment Attendance of 96% or above - 82% achieved 5 A* -C Attendance of 94% or above - 62% achieved 5 A* -C Attendance of 90% or above - 52% achieved 5 A* -C Attendance of 80% or above - 36% achieved 5 A* -C Attendance of 70% or above - 18% achieved 5 A* -C
Punctuality Minutes lost per day during Minutes lost per day during the school year the school year Equals days worth of teaching Equals days worth of teaching lost in a year lost in a year 5 5 3.4 3.4 10 10 6.9 6.9 15 15 10.3 10.3 20 20 13.8 13.8 25 25 20.7 20.7
Mobile Phones See it hear it lose it. Mobile phones are banned on the school site, unless authorised for use in a lesson by the teacher. We encourage all parents to go through the school to get messages to their daughters. Communication with Student Manager is important here. However, we use a common sense approach
Dr Khan Head of Ethos
Leadership Inclusive Significant majority Accessible to all Characteristic not just a position In Leadership character is more important than strategy
Jasmine Whitbread CEO Save the Children One piece of advice she gave to students was; Don t be afraid to go for high powered or challenging roles in your future career, they re for you.
Leadership This year students in Year 7 & 8 have . Planned and led lessons Worked with primary schools Been role models in tutor time Led and organized clubs and after school events Led charity events in the community Presented in local Primary Schools
Student Leadership Success The Leadership Ladder Bronze, Silver & Gold Platinum working in the wider community New online rewards system
The House System 7 Houses inspirational role models House Competitions throughout the year Competition and collaboration across the year groups
What are we trying to achieve? Encourage debate and reflection on philosophical, moral and social debate in Tutor time and assemblies Promote strong female role models Encourage our students to be the first generation to smash the glass ceiling for women in the work place Statistics, research and reality is that women are under represented in leadership positions and Science / Technology / Engineering / Maths careers
House Opening Ceremony
Mr Tamplin On behalf of Mrs Fisher - Head of Year 7
Priorities for Year 7 A smooth, successful and happy transition Relationships Buddies/Prefects Inclusivity Scholarship focus on academia How to be an Outstanding student at DGS Standards and Culture Lower School Attendance Diamond Leadership in the community
Pastoral Support Tutors Head of Year Mrs Fisher Student Manager Jackie Herniman Safeguarding Officer Tina Vidovic School Counsellor School Health Nurse
FullSizeRender Y7_Onesie2 Opportunities Enjoyment comes from getting involved Leadership Ladder Year 7 Committee School Council Clubs/ Trips & Visits Extra curricular clubs and activities available Learning outside the classroom Sports events Theatre trips Local visits National visits International visits
Extra curricular clubs PE Music Dance Art Drama Science Maths And many more...termly updates on the website
Keeping parents involved Electronic media Website, Show My Homework, Year 7 Blog, Social Media Follow us on Twitter @DidcotGirls Regular updates Weekly News Bulletin, DGS Panorama Meetings Tutor Welcome Evening, Information Evenings, Parent Consultation Evenings 2017/18
Tutor Evening First week of Term 2 Follows on from the settling in report that is sent out at the end of Term 1 Opportunity to meet tutors and Mrs Fisher (Head of Year) An opportunity to meet subject staff individually occurs later in the year
Whats next? Induction Days Mon 3rd July & Tues 4th July PE KIT Sports Hall Thurs 6th July 5.30pm-6.30pm Start of Term 1 Weds 6th September
Induction Days Please make sure you have collected a letter from the foyer on your way out Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th July 8.35am 3pm Drop off and pick up at Frideswide s Bistro, unless getting the bus, or walking home School buses can be used free of charge on both days
Your daughter will need: to wear her current school uniform pencil case to bring trainers for PE packed lunch or money for the Bistro ( 3) a water bottle any medication she needs, eg. Inhaler or Epipen
Year 7 Tutor Team Miss H Anderson 7HEA Miss N Moody 7NHM Miss K Sayers 7KES Mr J Bollen 7JCB Mr Y Low-Hong 7YLH Mrs K Parkington 7KAP Mr N Rees 7NWR Mr D Cameron-Hobbs 7DCH Miss R Still 7RAS
Questions & Thank you If you have any further questions, please don t hesitate to approach any member of staff in just a moment. We are happy to help. Thank you for your attention this evening, we hope that you are as excited as us about the next stage in your daughter s schooling.
