YEAR 10
Spring Mocks 2023 – Monday 20 March – Friday 24 March
Year 10 Mock Information Evening Video
This is the recording of the information evening that took place on Monday 6 February for those who missed it or would like to refer back to any information that was discussed.
Mock Booklet
This booklet gives students an idea of what to expect in their upcoming mock exams as well as helpful revision advice from subject specialists with its aim to prepare year 10 students for their mock exams.
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Parents’ Information Evening
Dear parents,
For those not available to attend this week’s evening, you may see the information here.
As part of the Parents’ Information Evening, we discussed some ways to support your child develop healthy habits to do with their phones, alongside safeguard them against some of the risks of using social media. You might find some of the links below helpful:
https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/
https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/social-media/
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/a-parents-guide-to-privacy-settings/
https://nationalonlinesafety.com/
Best Wishes,
The Year 10 Team
Having chosen their own curriculum, year 10 is where students fully embrace an academically rigorous experience, fully prepared for the challenges ahead after securing the key knowledge and understanding from our KS3 curriculum.
Setting is applied in some areas.
Students are placed in attainment sets for maths, English, science and PE. These classes are based on prior attainment and updated GL assessments for the core subjects. All other subjects are taught as mixed attainment classes.
Number of lessons per fortnight
Combined Scientists
| Maths | English | Science | EBAC (Geog/Hist) | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 | PE | PSHE |
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Separate Scientists
| Maths | English | Physics | Biology | Chemistry | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 | PE | PSHE |
| 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Details of our curriculum intent in year 10 can be found on our curriculum pages here
Year 10 mock examinations will take place in March. More details can be found here
Highlights in year 10 include:
- A range of school trips linked to the curriculum
- Careers talks in PSHE
- A fortnight of work experience
- Leadership Opportunities
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Extended Schools
- House Enrichment Activities