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Term 4 Key Dates
Term 4 Key Dates
Please note that we have the following school closure days left in Term 4:
Monday, 16 May - Vesak Day
Other important dates for Term 4:
Year 10 and Year 12 Trial Exam Summaries published on Wednesday, 4th May
Year 13 Graduation Friday 20th May
Year Nine trial exams Tuesday 31st May - Friday 3rd June
Term 4 reports for Y8-12 and Year 7 Semester reports published Friday 10th June
Year Nine Trial Exams
Year Nine Trial Exams
In order to prepare learners for the next phase of learning Year 9 Learners will be having trial exams to help them understand the process and experience sitting an assessment in the examination room in timed conditions . Please note, this is not a test of their knowledge from Y7-Y9. Instead, these will be more focussed assessments from more recent study; teachers will inform learners of the expectations and limited preparation will be necessary. No assessment will be more than one hour long and the experience is designed to give learners a sense of time management and examination etiquette. We believe this will make the transition to IGCSEs smoother for our learners as they will know how to better prepare, self-manage and meet examination expectations going forward.
Trial examinations will be between Tuesday May 31st and Friday June 3rd.
Year 11 IGCSE Examination information
Year 11 IGCSE Examination information
The last day of school for Y11 is Wednesday 20th April. Exam study starts on Thursday 21st of April. The final examination timetable is here. Please check the details carefully. Edexcel exams start at 13.00 or 16.00 . All examinations should be finished by 18.30.
There are a few exam clashes, we are working through these.
The IGCSE exams start on 25th April and run until 23rd of June.
Year 13 IBDP Examination information
Year 13 IBDP Examination information
The last day of school for Y13 is Wednesday 13th April. Exam study starts on Monday 18th of April. (Staff PL Day 14th April, Public holidays 15th April). From the 18th, teachers can be available to support study during scheduled lesson times if learners have requested to see them by emailing 24 hours in advance.
The final exam timetable is here. Please check the details carefully.
Examination Dates for AY 2021-22
Examination Dates for AY 2021-22
The IB Examinations run from 29 April to 20 May. Please note that the schedule was updated in November 2021.
IGCSE exam boards publish the examination timetable in December. IGCSE examinations run between the last week in April to 23 June.
Please note examinations may fall on public holidays, during school holidays and in the evenings.
University and Careers Guidance: Top Tips
University and Careers Guidance: Top Tips
The Year 12s are currently having 1:1 meetings with Ms Nicola as part of the ‘Life After Nexus’ university and careers programme. During these meetings Year 12 learners decide on their ‘next steps’ to prepare for their next educational adventure, which they have been encouraged to share with their parents and guardians for discussion at home. They are also reminded to keep an eye on the Learner Bulletin for any upcoming webinars or opportunities that may be of interest to them!
Here are some top tips for parents from Ms Aine, who will be returning in June:
Start the careers and university process small and long before Year 12 by engaging with your child about their passions, hobbies, skills and academic strengths. These casual conversations could take place at the dinner table, over hot chocolates, the school run etc. Use them to get your child thinking about the future; help them to feel focused on their ambitions and motivated to succeed. The pathway towards university is one best shared!
Choose IGCSE and IBDP subjects that will allow your child the opportunity to get the best possible results but also meet the admissions requirements for their chosen university programme. This will take forward planning and it is recommended that you and/or your child arranges a meeting with the university counsellor to alleviate stress. It is also wise to discuss subject choices with their teachers who will be able to point them in the best direction too. Using school report data can also help to shape decision making. Remember your child might not know what they want to pursue at tertiary level at the end of Year 9 or even Year 11, which is completely normal, but choosing subjects that leave their options open is wise.
The final two years of school are particularly busy for learners - exams, internal assessment deadlines and university preparations can really snowball if time isn’t managed from the outset. Follow the recommended timeline for university research and applications provided by your university counsellor. This is a process that begins in Year 12 and the summer months are useful for finalising university admissions documentation, essay writing, college campus visits etc. Connect with your child to ensure they are attending their university counsellor meetings and ask them to share their meeting minutes and planning folders with you so that you remain in the loop about their plans and deadlines. Encourage your child to attend university fairs and learn about admissions fees, visas well in advance to avoid any last minute shocks when the offers come through. And remember, university rankings are useful to a point but finding a best-fit university for your child is what is most important.
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