MAS11 Newsletter 3.2
2023-24
The links to the left will take you to our dedicated site for Yr11 students & parents where you will find key pieces of information to help keep you up to date, tools to help with revision and support to get you through the final year of GCSEs.
The expectation of GCSE examinations, the anxiety over results and the pressure of making important choices about future aspirations are all conducive to potentially stressful times, but the end of the year is also a time when students can feel immense pride and satisfaction in their well-deserved academic achievements. As students strive for academic excellence, students will show their character through hard work and dedication which all students will need for them to reach their full potential in their GCSE examinations.
MAS11 Key Purpose: To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.
We hope this newsletter finds you well. We would like to inform you that the mock exam results have been distributed during last week's assembly. These results will be available for both students and parents to access through the Bromcom student portal later this week. Parents can also access them via the My Child at School (MCAS) platform.
We encourage you to work closely with your child to analyse their mock exam results and identify areas for improvement. Staff have already done this in the form of class feedback and question level analysis-QLA. As mentioned in our previous newsletter, the MAS11 website provides helpful resources and guidance to support your child in their studies. We highly recommend referring to these resources to assist your child in achieving better results.
We are pleased to inform you that our academy invigilators provided positive feedback on the overall conduct of the mock exams. However, they have requested that students come prepared for future exams with the necessary equipment, such as calculators. It is essential for students to have the correct tools to ensure a smooth and efficient examination experience.
Furthermore, we would like to remind you that our students have been taught various study skills techniques to enhance their learning. Encouraging your child to utilise these techniques, such as effective time management and revision strategies, will greatly benefit their academic progress.
I would like to re emphasise the importance of attendance for both regular school days and public exams. As stated in my previous letter (click here), please note that if your child misses an exam without a valid reason for absence, there will be a charge incurred.
We would also like to inform you of the contingency dates set by JCQ for the exams. These dates are Thursday, June 6th, 2024, and Thursday, June 13th, 2024. Additionally, the standard contingency day remains scheduled at the end of the timetable on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024.
Last week, a letter was sent regarding the leavers prom, which will take place on June 19th. Further details about the event can be found later in this newsletter.
Please be aware that Mytutor will resume at the beginning of Module 4. Students selected for this program will be notified later this week, along with their parents.
We are pleased to announce that 20-20 Learning will be visiting Year 11 to deliver workshops in English, math, and science. Students and parents have already been informed if their has been selected for this event, which will take place on February 8th.
Furthermore, Elevate Education will be visiting Year 11 again this year to work with all students on time management and exam preparation techniques. We strongly encourage your child to have a revision timetable and engage in regular revision.
Period 6 revision classes will continue to take place, and we urge students to attend these sessions. Additionally, English will be conducting online evening revision classes every Tuesday and Thursday, in addition to their Monday Period 6 sessions. Details of these online sessions are posted in your child's Google Classroom for English.
As always, we appreciate your continued support and involvement in your child's education. Should you have any further questions or require additional assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Thank you for your support, and we wish you and your child all the best in their academic journey.
Yours sincerely,
Mr Stamato
Assistant Principal & Deputy Head of Earhart College
FREE Upcoming webinar for parents – How to Help Improve Your child's Memory
We are excited to announce that Elevate Education's second free webinar of the Spring Term will be taking place on Tuesday 06th February
Elevate Education works with our students, delivering high impact workshops on study skills, motivation, wellbeing, and exam preparation. By tuning into their webinar series you will learn how you can help better support your children at home through reinforcing the skills they learn at school.
If you are unable to attend at this time please do still sign up as this will allow you access to the recorded webinar for two weeks after the webinar has run.
Tuesday 6th February @ 6:00pm (GMT)
How You Can Make Technology an Ally (& Not the Enemy!)
Click here to register for free
In this webinar Elevate will be showing parents how to:
Reducing your child’s dependence on technology
Using apps to prevent your child procrastinating
Using technology to enhance your child’s learning
Key Dates
Elevate Parent Online Seminar: 6th February How You Can Make Technology an Ally (& Not the Enemy!)
20-20 Learning Revision Classes: 8th February
End of Module 3: 8th February
Start of Moule 4 (Week 2 timetable): 19th February
Revision Masterclasses begin: 19th February
Elevate Parent Online Seminar: 5th March How You Can Help Your Child Prepare for Exams
Elevate-Time Management & Ace Your Exams: 8th March
Leavers Hoodies Payment: 17th March
Elevate Parent Online Seminar: 19th March How You Can Support Your Child During Exams
Yr11 Parents evening (2): 21st March
£10 Leavers Prom Deposit: 29th March
Prom Final Payment: 24th May
Leavers Prom: 19th June
This year, Prom will be held at the The Spa Hotel, Tonbridge Wells, on Wednesday 19th June 2024. Details are as follows:
Time:
7pm arrival
11.30pm pick up (drop off and collect from the front car park)
Dress code:
Formal wear
Cost:
£60. A non-refundable deposit of £10 is to be paid by 29th March to confirm attendance. Payments should be paid via our online payment system, SCOpay. Payments can be made in instalments and full payment must be received by 24th May.
This price includes a drink on arrival, two course meal, a DJ, security, entertainment and a photo booth where students can take away small photos from the night. We have also arranged a formal photographer to attend the evening. Should students wish to purchase a mounted professional photo, these will be at an additional cost and information of how to pay and view the photos will be given to students nearer the time. Every attempt has been made to keep costs to a minimum for every student.
As part of security measures, there will be a security check upon entry for all students. Any student who is deemed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs or in possession of any will be refused entry to the event.
Assemblies have been held for Year 11 to provide all details of Prom. In these assemblies, students have been told that attendance to prom is dependent on their attendance, punctuality and behaviour throughout this academic year. Any student with medical evidence will be taken into consideration.. SCOpay will allow you to make payments periodically until the final deadline.
Parents/Carers Checklist ;
Parent/Carer Checklist
Performance Portfolio-check this is being used
Log into My Child At School-MCAS- review your child mock results
Destinations-check your child has successfully applied for at least 2 places of education to attend from September 2024
Print the Period 6 timetable-commit to what your child will attend
Arranged travel/transport for Period 6 lessons
Watch Retrieval Practice: A guide for parents-click here
See that your child has access to his/her Google Classrooms for every subject
Provide a calm, quiet place for your child to do work/revision
Tell your child to show you what they have revised
Test your child with a low stakes knowledge recall test
Remove distractions during revision time
What rewards do you have in place for when they achieve what is being asked of them?
Visit the wellbeing section of the MAS11 website.
Leavers Hoodies
As the end of the academic year approaches, we would like to offer you the opportunity to commemorate your time at Mascalls Academy with our special School Leavers Hoodies. These hoodies are a fantastic way to celebrate your achievements and create lasting memories of your time at our school.
The hoodies will be available in a range of sizes and colors, allowing you to choose the style that best represents your individuality. Each hoodie will feature the [School Name] logo on the front and the names of all the Year 11 students on the back, creating a unique memento of your time together.
To place an order for your School Leavers Hoodie, please complete the online order form by 17th March 2024. The cost of each hoodie is £25, which includes customisation and delivery charges. Payment can be made via Scopay from Module 3.
Please note that the hoodies will be produced once all orders have been received, and the estimated delivery time is module 5. We kindly request that you submit your order form and payment by the specified deadline to ensure timely delivery.
If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Miss S. Smith.
We hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to celebrate your time at Mascalls Academy and create a cherished keepsake. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you proudly wearing your School Leavers Hoodies.
Click here for the Leavers Hoodies Letter 2023-24
