RESPECT | RESPONSIBILITY | HONESTY
Achievement Coordinator
Assistant Achievement Coordinator
Mrs L Jackson
Mr R Briars
Mrs L van der Nest
Mrs J Rose
Mr J Simpson
Mrs E Clark
Mr D Morrell
Mr S Gerred
Miss E Brice
Ms S Harrod
Mrs L Jackson
Mr R Briars
Mrs L van der Nest
Mrs J Rose
Mr J Simpson
Mrs E Clark
Mr D Morrell
Mr S Gerred
Miss E Brice
Ms S Harrod
Year 10 data and examinations
The Year 10 examinations were a resounding success. Behaviour across the examination period was excellent, and both staff and invigilators praised the conduct and approach of the year group. We held a brief assembly at the end of the examination period, which allowed us to debrief after a busy week, identify the differences between the Year 10 mock examinations and the real GCSE’s and most importantly, congratulate pupils on a successful first key stage four examination period. So, what is next? Pupils have gradually been given examination results by their teachers. These will also be issued to parents as part of a data report this week. It is useful to look at both the projected grade and the examination result. The projected grade indicates the grade teachers expect your child to receive in their real GCSE examinations if they continue working in the same way as they are now.
Over the examination period, some pupils told me they felt that they hadn’t prepared thoroughly enough for this set of exams. My message to all pupils has been “don’t take your foot off the pedal”. There is a great deal of learning taking place between now and the end of the Year 10, so remain focussed and start revising early for the next set of examinations in the second half of the Year 11 Autumn term. If there is one thing that pupils have learned, it is that these examinations come round very quickly.
End of Year activities
Year 10 pupils have now chosen which end of year activity they would like to take part in (if any). We have recently sent letters home for these activities. Please ensure that you complete the consent form and make a payment to secure your child’s place. The options are We’re a Knockout inflatable obstacle course (in school), Mrs Doubtfire at the Shaftesbury Theatre and Bowling at the Pavilion Leisure Centre. If the school is in receipt of Pupil Premium funding for your child, their choice will be fully funded.
Reporting Online
Please continue to use the ‘Pastoral Contact’ form (link below) to contact a member of the Year 10 pastoral team. This will send your report/concern directly to both Mrs Byford and myself.
Uniform reminders
Year 10 data and examinations
The Year 10 examinations were a resounding success. Behaviour across the examination period was excellent, and both staff and invigilators praised the conduct and approach of the year group. We held a brief assembly at the end of the examination period, which allowed us to debrief after a busy week, identify the differences between the Year 10 mock examinations and the real GCSE’s and most importantly, congratulate pupils on a successful first key stage four examination period. So, what is next? Pupils have gradually been given examination results by their teachers. These will also be issued to parents as part of a data report this week. It is useful to look at both the projected grade and the examination result. The projected grade indicates the grade teachers expect your child to receive in their real GCSE examinations if they continue working in the same way as they are now.
Over the examination period, some pupils told me they felt that they hadn’t prepared thoroughly enough for this set of exams. My message to all pupils has been “don’t take your foot off the pedal”. There is a great deal of learning taking place between now and the end of the Year 10, so remain focussed and start revising early for the next set of examinations in the second half of the Year 11 Autumn term. If there is one thing that pupils have learned, it is that these examinations come round very quickly.
End of Year activities
Year 10 pupils have now chosen which end of year activity they would like to take part in (if any). We have recently sent letters home for these activities. Please ensure that you complete the consent form and make a payment to secure your child’s place. The options are We’re a Knockout inflatable obstacle course (in school), Mrs Doubtfire at the Shaftesbury Theatre and Bowling at the Pavilion Leisure Centre. If the school is in receipt of Pupil Premium funding for your child, their choice will be fully funded.
Reporting Online
Please continue to use the ‘report an incident’ form (link below) to contact a member of the Year 10 pastoral team. This will send your report/concern directly to both Mrs Byford and myself.
Uniform reminders
Mrs R Cardy, Achievement Coordinator
Darrick Wood School
Lovibonds Avenue,
Orpington,
Kent, BR6 8ER
01689 850271
office@darrickwood.bromley.sch.uk