2016-2017 /
Thursday 13th October 2016 5:30pm /
Assessments and Reporting
Grade Card 1 issued – Tuesday 8th November 2016
Grade Card 2 issued – Thursday 16th February 2017
Parents’ Evening – Thursday 23rd March 2017
Grade Card 3 issued (with comments) – Wednesday 12th July 2017
Formative assessments take place on a regular basis throughout the year; see details in following sections.
English, Maths and Science exams – Week beginning 15th May 2017.
Assessment Programme Structure and Dates
In addition to the exams provisionally arranged for May 2017, assessment in most subjects will be ongoing and will follow this programme;
English / Assessments in reading and writing completed in class every half term in addition to exam.Maths /
- Assessment 1 w/c 10/10
- Assessment 2 w/c 28/11
- Assessment 3 w/c 6/2
- Assessment 4 w/c 20/3
Science / End of topic tests roughly at the end of each half term.
Art / Six projects to be completed during the year, at the rate of one project every half term. Each project will be awarded a Level.
Design Technology / Groups rotate every 8 weeks.
Module 1 – Resistant Materials – Metalwork.
Module 2 – Food and Nutrition. Baked products and Nutrition.
Module 3 – Resistant Materials – acrylic clock.
Module 4 – Systems to control. Moisture sensor.
Geography / There will be two assessments per unit (apart from unit 3 which aims to develop image analysis). One will be a skills based assessment, and one will assess key themes. The assessments will take a variety of forms from extended writing to presentations, decision making and role play.
Unit 1: Assessment 1 – October
Assessment 2 – December
Unit 2: Assessment 1 – February
Assessment 2 – March
Unit 3: Assessment 1 – April
Unit 4: Assessment 1 – May/June
History / Continuous assessment completed in class. There will be a total of 6 assessments throughout the year.
Computing / Students will generally study a new topic each half-term. The National Curriculum has changed from ICT to Computing and a greater emphasis will be placed on coding and more technical aspects of using computers.
Assessments will take place at the end of each unit of study. Each unit will be awarded a level.
Music / At the end of every module (every 7 weeks).
Religious Education / Four formal assessments throughout the year including a Citizenship Assessment.
Main Topics/Themes Studied
English / Skills for writing,Global poetry,
Class novel (full term),
Macbeth (full term).
Maths / Term 1: Number and sequences, angles and bisections, probability, Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, expressions and formulae, measures and measurements, functions and graphs.
Term 2: Multiplicative reasoning, transformations and congruence, equations and formulae, handling data, multiplication and division.
Term 3: Equations and graphs, dimensions and scales, experiments, problem solving tasks, functional sports day project.
Science / Pre-Christmas topics:
Electricity and Magnetism
World around us
Elemental Chemistry
Post-Christmas topics:
Reproduction and Inheritance
Waves Light and Sound
Art / Term 1: Pencil theory .Shading , Abstract Art , repeating patterns. Colour theory. Painting using primary , secondary colours, tertiary and complementary colours .
Term 2: Printmaking project . Ceramics project .
Term 3: Summer Arts project for Arts week . Cross-curricular working to a set theme.
Design Technology
(8 week rotation) / Module 1 – Resistant Materials 1 (metal based) – aluminium key fob and steel hanging basket bracket.
Module 2 – Resistant Materials 2 (plastic based) – Clock/time piece (Design and Make Activity).
Module 3 – System and Control (electronics) – Moisture Sensor (Focussed Practical Task).
Food Technology – Baked Food Products.
Geography / Unit 1: Zombie Apocalypse (term 1),
Unit 2: Extreme Weather (term 1),
Unit 3: Ecosystems (term 2),
Unit 4: Development and Borders. Trek across the Himalayas (term 3).
History / Autumn: Key topic – Rulers and Ruled
The Tudors: Religious change under Henry VIII
“Bloody” Mary or misunderstood Mary?
How did Elizabeth I solve her problems?
Spring: Key topic – Rulers and Ruled, Empire and Industry: How “Great” was Great Britain?
The Gunpowder Plot
The Civil War and Oliver Cromwell
Witchcraft
Summer: Key topic – Empire and Industry
The development of the British Empire
Victorian times
Child labour in Britain
Slavery
Computing / Advanced E-Mail & Computer Networks; Sound Effects Story; Technology; Repeating Patterns; Data Handling; Designing Websites; Advanced Binary; Computer control and Flowcharts; Coding; Coding (Python).
Modern Foreign Languages-
French
Sets 1- 6 / Unit 1 – Ma Zone/My Zone
Talking about your town / village, Using il y a / iln’y a pas de, Giving directions, Understanding when to use tu and vous, Talking about where you go, Using à + the definite article, Asking someone to go somewhere, Using je veux/ tuveux + infinitive, Saying what you can do in town, Using on peut + infinitive.
Unit 2 – 3.2.1..Partez/3.2.1..Lets Go
Using “nous” to say we, Talking about your holidays, Talking about getting ready to go out, Using reflexive verbs, Buying drinks and snacks, Practising higher numbers, Talking about holiday plans, Using the near future tense, Saying what you would like to do, Using Je voudrais + infinitive.
Unit 3 – Ma vie socialed’ado/My social life as a young person
Talking about facebook, Using present tense verbs, Giving your opinion about someone, Using direct object pronouns, Arranging to go out, Using the near future tense, Describing a date, Using the perfect tense, Describing a music event, Using 3 tenses.
Unit 4 – Bien dans sap eau/Feeling good
Learning parts of the body
Revision of à + the definite article
Talking about sports
Using ilfaut
Learning about healthy eating
Using the future tense
Making plans to get fit
Practising the future tense
Describing levels of fitness
Using 3 tenses together
Unit 5 – French Cinema
Mic Mac.
Modern Foreign Languages-
French
Sets 7-9 / Unit 1 – Mon College/My School
Talking about school subjects, Asking questions, Giving opinions and reasons, Agreeing and disagreeing , Describing a timetable, 24 hour clock , Describing a school day, Using “we”, Talking about food, Using the partative article (du/de la/de l’/des)
Unit 2 – Mespassetemps/My hobbies
Talking about computers and mobiles, Using regular ER verbs, Talking about sports which you play, Using jouer à, Talking about activities , Using the verb faire, Saying what you like doing, Using aimer + infinitive, Describing what other people do, Using ils and ells.
Unit 3 – Optional extra
Talking about animals, Writing a poem, Describing a painting
Unit 4 – French Cinema
Mic Mac.
Modern Foreign Languages – Spanish
Sets 1 & 2 / Unit 1 – Mivida
Greetings and Introductions, Personality , Brothers and Sisters, Birthdays, numbers and alphabet, Pets
Unit 2 – Mitiempolibre
Opinions , Spare time activities, Weather, Sports, Festivals in Spain
Unit 3- Miinsti
Subjects and Opinions, Description of school day, Description of school, The right to education
Unit 4- Mifamilia y mis amigos
Describing family, using possessive adjectives, Describing hair and eye colour, Using verbs ser and estar, Describing where you live.
Music / Term 1 – Gamelan/VOCALS,
Term 2 – Chords/Development of the Orchestra,
Term 3 – Melody writing/Keyboard Skills.
Physical Education / Indoor Athletics, Gymnastics, Invasion Games (Football, netball, hockey and rugby), Physical Literacy, Cross Country, Aesthetics (gymnastics and dance), basketball, badminton, striking and fielding games (Rounders, softball and cricket), athletics, 4K training, table tennis, W.O.W (workout of the week).
Religious Education / Islam – A study of the main beliefs and practices.
Christianity today – A study of moral issues (creation, animal rights and poverty) from a Christian perspective.
Useful Websites/Resources/Revision Aids
English / The National Literacy TrustSecondary National Strategy for School Improvement Progression Maps
The Book Trust
Cool Reads
Maths / Visit our school website
Science /
Geography /
Computing / emoodle.co.uk
scratch.mit.edu
code.org/learn
Modern Foreign Languages / ‘pupils should ask their MFL teacher for the linguascope logon details’.
A dictionary (Collins Easy Learning French/ Spanish dictionary is a good one)
Music / , BBC bitesize music
Physical Education / Follow us on Twitter: @eltonhighpe
Trips/Activities/Clubs
English / Comic Club,Creative Writing Club,
Reading Club,
Drama Club,
Theatre visits,
Reading and spelling mentoring,
Mock Magistrates,
Spelling Bees.
Maths / Independent Learning at Lunchtime (Monday & Tuesday)
Science / STEM day through Year 8 Magna trips.
Science Club
Art / Art Homework Club – Every Wednesday 3.00 – 4.00pm.
Geography / One trip in KS3 (tbc).
History / Trip to the National Slavery Museum in Liverpool.
Computing / Computer club most lunchtimes.
Modern Foreign Languages / European Day of Languages week – w/c 26th Sept (a week of lunchtime activities in the languages block including food tasting, quiz and treasure hunt).
Music / Choir – Thursday 3-4, Keyboard Club – every Tuesday & Monday lunch, Samba – Friday lunch, Band Skills – Tuesday lunch, Guitar Club – Tuesday 3-4, Ukulele Group – Wednesday lunch, Garage Band begins after half term Thursday lunch.
Physical Education / Trips Abroad:
Water Sports Holiday (France/Spain), Skiing (Austria), Football (Holland/Spain)
The school teams also travel for competitions. At times an overnight stay is required.
Please see the school website for details of clubs (these can change throughout the year).
Additional Useful Information
English / All students have a weekly spelling list and are expected to complete independent reading at home. Parents should sign planners to confirm this has been completed.Maths / Please see school website
Computing / Office 2013 Professional Pro is available free of charge to all students studying at Elton High School. Further information will be distributed shortly.
Music / The following instrumental lessons are available: voice, keyboard and piano, drums, electric and acoustic guitar, bass guitar, woodwind and brass.
Any pupils interested in learning to play and instrument must see Mrs Stopford for an information sheet. Lesson prices vary.
Pupils who have instrumental lessons should also attend one extra-curricular activity a week.
Physical Education / Active Participation Policy
Kit is needed for ALL lessons (apart from acute injuries to the back or if a limb is in a cast).A note must be provided if participation is going to be limited in anyway.
We believe ALL children can get involved and learn whether it be as a performer, an official or coach.
Sporty Feet Campaign
Please help us protect your children’s feet and ankles by ensuring they wear suitable footwear for sport. Guidance is provided from The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists – see school website .
Keep Fresh and Keep Airways Open
Please help keep our asthmatic children safe by providing your child with a roll on antiperspirant. Aerosols are not allowed in schools as they can trigger an asthma attack.
‘Attitude to Learning’ Descriptors
These are descriptions of your approach to your work; the bulleted list gives an idea of the types of attitude and behaviour your teacher says that you might display. It is a best-fit model and you may not display all of the characteristics in the category.
6 /- Takes full responsibility for his/her learning
- Works to the best of his/her ability
- Demonstrates an ability to work independently
- Has a very positive approach to learning
- Is determined to achieve
- Homework is always completed on time and is completed to a high standard
5 /
- Demonstrates a keen interest in his/her work
- Is developing the skills to enhance his/her own learning
- Will always try to complete work to the best of his/her ability
- Has a positive approach to learning
- Homework is always completed on time and is usually completed to a high standard
4 /
- Will try to complete work to the best of his/her ability
- Demonstrates some initiative
- Will seek assistance when it is required
- Completes all tasks presented to him/her including homework
- Has a good approach to learning
3 /
- May show limited commitment to his/her learning which may hinder progress
- Is capable of distinguishing what is needed to enhance his/her learning but may choose not to do it
- May lack the initiative or motivation to develop his/her learning
- Class work and/or homework may be completed to a basic standard and sometimes may not be attempted
- May seek assistance when it is required
2 /
- May demonstrate little motivation to learn
- May show only minimal commitment to class work and homework
- Behaviour and/or attentiveness may be inconsistent
- Rarely seeks assistance when it is required
1 /
- His/Her behaviour and negative attitude adversely affect his/her own learning and that of others
- He/She is often inattentive and/or disruptive in class
- He/She regularly fails to complete class work or homework
- Does not seek assistance when it is required
Staff Contact Details
Main School Line (7.30am – 4.30pm) – 0161 7631434 ; Ask for the relevant member of staff.
Headteacher / Mr J Wilton –Deputy Headteacher – Curriculum / Mrs C Johnson –
Assistant Headteacher – Student Support / Miss V Helme –
Student Support Leader / Miss C Ashton –
Year 8 Learning Co-Ordinator / Mr K Meighan –
English / Ms S Warden -
Maths KS3 / Miss J Mather –
Science / Mrs P Greenhalgh –
Art / Mrs G Penfold –
Design Technology: Food / Miss H Bigg –
Design Technology: RM / Mr R Murphy –
Geography / Miss Z Windsor –
History / Miss H Ryder –
Computing / Mr W Arshad –
Modern Foreign Languages / Mrs R Bardsley –
Music / Mrs K Stopford –
Physical Education / Miss M Pickering –
Religious Education / Mrs N Parkinson –
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