Hazelveare House Handbook

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LORD WANDSWORTH COLLEGE A GREAT FOUNDATION

WELCOME TO HAZELVEARE HOUSE


Contents Choosing the right subjects at GCSE

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GCSE Reforms

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Careers

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Careers Development Programme

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CORE SUBJECTS English

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Mathematics

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Modern Foreign Languages

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The Sciences

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OPTION SUBJECTS Humanities Classical Civilisation

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Latin

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Geography

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History

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OTHER OPTIONS Art and Design – Fine Art

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Art and Design – 3-Dimensional Design

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Computer Science

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Design & Technology – Resistant Materials

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Design & Technology – Textiles

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Drama

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Music

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PE

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Religious Studies

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Welcome to Hazelveare House! We hope that this booklet will tell you everything that you need to know about life in Hazelveare. By the end of this term, your son/daughter must make some decisions about the subjects that they will be studying for GCSE. We are sure that you will settle in quickly and before long will There is a wide range of subject choices available to all ensure all pupils select thenot ‘best fit’ for them, and teachers, know the that routines butcan if you are sure of anything, just ask tutors and house staff are always available to guide pupils in their decisions. As you make these decisions, be a member of staff or another boy in the house—we you are should all here aware of their long-term implications by reading the guidance in the Careers section on page 6. to help. Subject Options Core Subjects English

2 GCSEs • English Language • English Literature

Mathematics

1 GCSE

Modern Foreign Language

1 GCSE from • French • German • Spanish

Beyond these core subjects, pupils are required to choose subjects from the following to complete the total of 10 GCSEs, or 9 with a Private Study option if this has been discussed and agreed:

Option Subjects Art

A second language can be chosen from the optional subjects below

Science

A Humanity

Biology, Chemistry, Physics taught either as • 2 GCSEs (Double Science) • 3 GCSEs (Separate Sciences) 1 GCSE from • Classical Civilisation • Latin • Geography • History • Religious Studies

• Fine Art or 3 Dimensional Studies Computer Science

House address:

Design & Technology • ResistantHazelveare Materials or Textiles House

Classical Civilisation Lord Wandsworth College

Long Sutton, Hook, Hampshire RG29 1TD Drama French House telephone number Geography 01256 860341 German History Houseparent’s email

sheddent@lordwandsworth.org

Latin

Music

Matrons’ email

P.E. hazmatron@lordwandsworth.org

Religious Studies YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE DOOR CODE ON YOUR ARRIVAL Spanish A second humanity can be chosen from the ITonIS THAT YOU DON’T GIVE THIS CODE TO ANYONE optional subjects in the column theVITAL right. 3 01


Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on the form. Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand. We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives. On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE Reforms Daily Routine Monday to Friday • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure;

7.00-7.30 am

Time to get up and about—you have to wake yourself up!

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 candidate will be ‘in the top of those achieving grades 7-9Shedden’s in the subject’; 7.30 am is that theyRegistration for 20% 3rd-5th Form boarders in Mr office • 8.05 In every is moreboys demanding the assessment rigorous than previously; amsubject, the content All boarding belowand 6th Form shouldmore be at breakfast in the dining hall (6th Form have breakfast • The assessment will be mainly by only exam.may In some subjects suchin ashouse) Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak 8.20 am Latest time for 6th Form and day boys to register to the relevant Head of Department. Tiering of exams

There is a house meeting on Monday for all year groups at 8.15am Monday to Friday:

The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students 8.35 am Assembly or Tutor to exams daily timetable the opportunity to show their knowledge andSession abilities. according Consequently, are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

9.00 am

First lesson of the day

10.45 am

Break

12.50-1.50 pm

Lunch

New grading structure

Current grading structure

3.45 pm End of lessons 9 is awarded to those pupilspm achieving whatActivity sessions9start 4.00

A* would currently be 8 5.00 pm End of the school working day for pupils attending Activity Session 1. a top A*: perhaps at A around 96%+ 7 working day for pupils attending Activity Session Under the 6.00pm End of the school 2. updated structure, the ‘good GOOD times PASS (DfE) Day pupils may 6 leave at these although they are encouraged to Maths stay for B pass’ for and 5 and above = top of C and above tea and evening5activities including prep. (Occasional evening English enrichment events is a 5, which is Schools are no longerare compulsory for all of a particular that day AWARDING year group). On the rare occasion on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above or activity sessions, they may leave at 4 assessed on A*-C pupils have no further school commitments a C and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’4.00pm. D old system. 3 statistics. E 6.00-6.50 pm Tea 2 F 6.50 pm All boys back in 1the House after tea. Register for prep with duty tutor. G 7.00 pm Start of prep U U

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Daily Routine WHAT TO WEAR You should wear your school uniform or LWC sports kit during the school working day, so until Your son/daughter will full make initial GCSE choices in 4.00pm or the end of your activities (whatever is February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked later). and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at The dress code for tea is ‘relaxed’ BUT please don’t wear dirty shorts. You will be sent back to your the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add boarding house to change if you do. any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly Exeats Half Terms aboutand the choices that have been made. Once the final It is also worth College finishes options form isremembering submitted, the allocation of optionsat 4.00pm (or after your activity) on exeat or half terms. will be made based on the information supplied on the form.

Saturday Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is 8.45—9.15 am Breakfast insufficient demand.

9.10 am

Latest time for all boys to register

We try to accommodate all subject choices within the am prescribed framework. 9.30 ActivityHowever, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing 11.30 am additionalEnd of Saturday prevents classes. If this is theSchool case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives. 12.00 pm Lunch

On the following pages, you will find more information Sports Fixtures about each subject, as well as some useful advice from thepm Head of Careers andof Higher Education, Sharon 3.45 End lessons Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

Afternoon

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE HouseReforms Life EVENING ROUTINE • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure;

Activities may run at any time in the evenings between 4.00pm and 9.00pm. These may be academic,

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 cultural or sporting. These are voluntary, but pupils (including day pupils) will be expected to attend candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

some specified compulsory enrichment or school events, and are expected to attend rehearsals, etc.

•to In every the committed. content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; whichsubject, they are

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will You mayonly be where collected timetointest theessential evening butFor you mustinformation sign out before you leave.please speak be used they at areany needed skills. further about assessment, to the relevant Head of Department.

6.45 pm Tiering of exams

Registration in houses

The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier higher tier is if one single exam paper does not give all students 7.00-9.00 pm Quiet time in houses inand which prep to be completed. the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, 9.00 pm German, Maths, Physics6th andFormers Spanish. may go to 6th Form Centre until 10.10 pm

9.30 pm

3rd Form should be in rooms ready for bed with a book to read

9.45 pm

3rd Form lights out New

9.45 pm

4th Form should be in rooms ready for bed with a book to read

grading structure

Current grading structure

9 is awarded to those 10.00 pm 4th Form lights out pupils achieving what 9 A* would be 5th Form should be in rooms ready for bed with 10.00 currently pm a book to read 8 a top A*: perhaps at 10.15 pm 5th Form lights out A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated 6th Form must be back in house. External doors are locked and intruder alarm set structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE) 11.00 pm 6th Form should be in5 and their own rooms and beBquiet. pass’ for Maths and above = top of C and above 5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C a C and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ D old system. 3 statistics.

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in If you will not be next in school for any reason, your parents should ’phone the boarding house by 8.30 am February so that year’s timetable can be blocked to and let us know. staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add Apart from special occasions (eg.initial a family wedding), you are expected to be in school throughout the any supporting comments on both and final term. option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final Requests for leave of absence from lessons must be put in writing by your parents to the Headmaster. options form is submitted, the allocation of options The exception to this is an appointment to the will be made based on the information supplied on dentist, physio etc where a telephone call to Mr Shedden the form.is fine. Where possible, 2 weeks notice is expected. Once choicesinvolves have beenmissing made, the reserves If the request anCollege afternoon activity/sport it is YOUR responsibility to obtain the right to withdraw any courses for which there is the activity that will be missed. permission from the member of staff who runs insufficient demand. If you have been ill and are goingchoices to be ‘off games’ on your return, please bring an explanatory note We try to accommodate all subject within with you on your arrival. the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives. On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE HouseReforms Life CARS • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; From the Summer Term of Lower 6th, 6th Formers may be allowed to bring their cars to school if they • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 have been granted permission by the Senior Deputy Headmaster. Permission forms are available from candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; the VLE. • You In every the content is more demanding and pupil the assessment more rigorous than previously; maysubject, not travel in a car driven by another unless we received written (or email) permission from your parents and the parents of the driver. • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak Your parents permission for you to travel with the parents/friend of another pupil. to the relevanthave Headto of give Department. Tiering of exams Car keys must be handed into Matron or Mr Shedden at morning registration. The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students COMPUTERS/EMAIL the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. The house computers are for academic work only. Please do not fiddle with any of the computer settings – if there New Currentis a problem please report it to a grading structure grading structure member of staff. 9 is awarded to those Save your work on to the school network - you will then be able to pick it up on any computer in pupils achieving what 9 school - or at home! A* would currently be 8 a top A*: perhaps at own lap-top to school but it is your responsibility to look after it. You may bring your A around Ink and 96%+ paper are expensive - please stuff! 7 do not waste them by printing out unnecessary Under the updated structure, the ‘good 6 College GOOD PASS (DfE) Access to your email address and the network: B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above 5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer Your username for the school network will be your surname followed by your firston initial. e.g. Joe Smith AWARDING the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 =assessed smithj. on A*-C a C and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ D old system. 3 statistics. First and second initials are used in cases where the username is already in use by another pupil or E 2 staff member. e.g. James Smith = smithja F 1 Houseparents will be given a list of usernames and passwords for G their pupils for the start of the academic year by the IT Office. U U When you first arrive at the College, in order to access the system you need to log onto a school computer. There are computers in your House, the library and the ICT rooms for you to use. 03 9


Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE 1. Log in using your username and choices the password given to you by your Houseparent. Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE in February so that next year’s bepassword blocked (Please note the criteria below for setting your 2. You will now need to timetable set your can own andpassword). staffing planned. They will confirm their choices You will be asked to enter theat‘old’ password (the one given to you by your the Houseparent) end of this term. in There thebox. opportunity to adda password of your choice in the ‘new’ password box the istop Then enter anyand supporting comments on both initial and final again in the ‘confirm’ box. option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly

3. Passwords must not contain anyOnce partthe offinal your username. They must be at least six characters about the choices that have been made. long and there must be at least one CAPITAL letter and at least one number. options form is submitted, the allocation of options will beyou made basedyour on the information supplied on 4. If forget password you can contact the IT Office for help. the form.

5. The College has a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) facility. Please refer to the College VLE for Once choices haveon been made, the College reserves instructions how to connect your device. the right to withdraw any courses for which there is

6. You willdemand. also be issued with a Printer/Copier PIN by the IT Office via your Houseparent. You will insufficient need this for printers and all copiers that have a touch pad attached. We try to accommodate all subject choices within

the prescribed framework. However, subjects are DOavailability NOT GIVE ANYONE ELSE YOUR PASSWORD sometimes oversubscribed and of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will DAY PUPILS contact you to discuss alternatives. On the pages, which you willare findrelevant more information There arefollowing a few things just to day pupils: about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers Higher Education, 1. You should not beand in boarders’ rooms Sharon unless you are staying overnight or you have specific Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the permission. various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices. 2. Don’t forget to sign out in person before you go home each day. 3. We like our day pupils to stay on after school to socialise, take part in house activities and prep— all we ask is that you let us know each day if you are staying for the evening routines. Stephendo Badger 4. Please not leave your belongings/home clothes hanging around the house. Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) 5. If you are going home with someone other than your parents you need to let us know. 6. There are evening events which you will be expected to attend—check the calendar regularly so that you know when these are. 02 10


GCSE HouseReforms Life DRESS AND UNIFORM • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; All the information about uniform and dress guidelines can be found in the College’s uniform and • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 equipment guide. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; •Here In every the content aresubject, a few key points: is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will You should your from 7.45essential am until theFor endfurther of the working about day. assessment, please speak be used onlywear where theyuniform are needed to test skills. information to the relevant Head of Department. You must wear College games kit for all sports and activities. Tiering of exams Younew may only are attend lessons in casual clothes or in games kitsingle if you have a specific reason even The GCSEs only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one exam paper does not give alland, students then, only with the permission of the person in charge of the outing or the teacher concerned. the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. Dress for outings and events will often be ‘smart casual’ - you need to make sure you have some suitable clothes in school for such events. jeans or ripped trousers are not considered smart casual! New Current grading structure You must not go to tea in your games kit,structure although yougrading may put your tracksuit on over the top of it and wear clean trainers if you are in a rush. 9 is awarded to those pupils achieving what 9 DUTIES A* would currently be 8 a top A*: perhaps at CLEANING DUTY You should always wash up after you have used the kitchen point areas. A areas. Make sure you check the around 96%+ There is a7daily rota for tidying the point Under the updated rota so you know when it is your turn. structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE) B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above BEDTIME DUTY Each evening a member of the 6th Form is on call to help the is member 5 English a 5, which is Schools are no longer of staff on duty to ensure everyone in the lower years gets to bed at the AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 time. assessed on A*-C appropriate a C and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ D old system. 3 statistics. PARENTS GUIDING You will occasionally be asked to show E prospective parents around the 2 school. When you are asked to do this, make sure you excuse yourself from F your best uniform; shoes must any lessons being missed. You should wear 1 be clean and your hair neat and tidy. G U U

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in Health andso safety in ayear’s boarding house important and therefore you really must follow the February that next timetable can is beextremely blocked instructions which come from the College’s Health & Safety Committee. Please read the full guidelines and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at which can be found in the College rules at the back of this booklet. the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final Main points are:forms if you feel particularly strongly option-choice the choices have been made. Once you the final • about Always switch that all appliances off when are not in your room. options form is submitted, the allocation of options

• will In be dorms one item may be plugged into each wall socket. madeonly based on the information supplied on • the In form. single rooms a power extension block can be used with no more than four outlets. made, the College reserves • Once Hairchoices dryershave andbeen straighteners must be plugged directly into a wall socket—they should be left on a the right to withdraw any courses for which there is hard surface, not your bed or the floor. insufficient demand. You may not bring in your own kettles, or TVs but you can bring computers, ipods, shavers We try to accommodate all subject choicestoasters within and hair equipment. the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will FIRE PROCEDURE contact you to discuss alternatives. On the following pages, you will find more information FIRE about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers If you discover a fire:and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most Inform a member of staff immediately appropriate choices.

If it is not safe to reach a member of staff, raise the alarm by shouting ‘FIRE’ or if you are near a red alarm box, break the glass and sound the alarm. Do not try to put out the fire yourself! Stephen Badger WHEN YOU HEAR THE&FIRE ALARM Deputy Head (Teaching Learning) Stop what you are doing immediately Leave the house quickly and quietly by the nearest fire exit and go to the assembly point which is in the car park outside the Hazelveare main entrance. 02 12


GCSE HouseReforms Life Do not stop to pick up any personal belongings • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure;

Shut all windows and doors behind you and turn off lights

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 candidate is that they will begown ‘in theand top 20% of those achieving in the subject’; At night put on dressing shoes; do not stop togrades dress7-9 fully; ensure that others in your dorm

awake. •are In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously;

•Please The assessment will know be mainly by exam. some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will ensure you where yourInfire exits and assembly point(s) are. be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak to the relevant of SILENCE Department. You should lineHead up in in alphabetical order in your year groups. A roll call will be taken and

you should stay there to await further instructions from the member of staff present.

Tiering of exams

Do not until told to tier do and so by the tier member of staff present. The new re-enter GCSEs arethe onlyHouse split into foundation higher if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, Formal Maths, fire drills are and carried out at least twice a term. German, Physics Spanish.

FOOD AND KITCHENS

New grading structure

Current grading structure

• The kitchen facilities in house are not provided as an alternative to attending meals. awarded to those • 9 isMilk, bread, spreads, fruit, tea, coffee, squash and hot chocolate are provided in the house daily— pupils achieving what check with Matron for the times9when these are available. A* currently • would Please don’tbebring in large quantities of food from home — particularly perishable products. 8 A*:meats perhaps at not be stored or cooked by pupils in the kitchen. • a top Raw must A • around You 96%+ can bring tuck in but you must in your own secure 7 either keep it in one of the house fridges or Under the updated tuck box. If you put something in the fridge don’t forget to name it! structure, the ‘good 6 microwave GOOD PASS • Follow instructions when using the and(DfE) be careful as can very B food and drinks pass’ for get Maths andhot. 5 and above = top of C and above • Toasters are for toasting bread only—please don’t try and cook anything else in them! 5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed onNUT A*-C FREE SCHOOL. PLEASE WE ARE A DO NOT BRING ANYTHING CONTAINING THE a CNUTS and a BONTO under the statistics, but onOR ‘9-4’ LWC CAMPUS INTO BOARDING3 HOUSES. D old system. statistics. E 2 GAMES AND ACTIVITIES F 1 G IN SCHOOL You should attend all school gamesUand activity sessions as theseUare part of your official timetable. Unless your teacher tells you otherwise, you should wear college sports kit for all games and activities. 03 13


Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE If you are selected to play the major sport of the term or represent the College in a team then you must your commitment. Yourfulfil son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked IN and THEstaffing HOUSE planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add The house has lots of facilities: X-Box, tennis, pool table, table football, board games, etc. for use any supporting comments on both initial table and final in your free time. Please make sure you look after these so that everyone can enjoy them. option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final HAIR options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on Your the hair form.should be kept neat and tidy. It should be natural in colour—any highlights should be subtle in nature and professionally done. Your hairstyle should not exhibit any extremes of fashion. Hair at all Onceshould choicesbe have College reserves for a pony-tail, its too long and needs a cut. times offbeen the made, face. the If its long enough the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand. HOUSE We tryCOUNCIL to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are The idea of the House Council is that you can modify the House routines, make suggestions for house sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing events or facilities and prompt changes for prevents additional classes. If this is the case, wethe will better regarding school rules. contact you to discuss alternatives. The Council will meet twice every half-term. It consists of two pupils per year group. You will vote for On year the following pages, you will find more information your group representative(s) at the start of term. The Council is chaired by the Head of House about each subject, as well as some useful and Deputy Heads of House in rotation.advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These help you when weighing the responses will be published on the house notice board. The minutes arewill submitted by the Chair up whose various factors involved in making the most Items regarding the College in general will be brought up by the Head of House when the prefects appropriate choices. have lunch with the Headmaster. PREP (Homework) Prep time is a time for individual work. Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching Learning) and equipment ready to start prep on time. You should have all the&stationery Throughout prep time you should be working at your desk or on one of the house computers. All mobile phones will be handed in for the duration of prep for 3rd and 4th Form so that you can concentrate on your work! 02 14


GCSE HouseReforms Life It is a quiet time and you should not be chatting or wandering around the house. can listen to and music on headphones. and 6th Formers can play music on stereos •3rd—4th All GCSE Formers subjects are now graded assessed using the new5th 9-1 structure; as long as it is not audible outside your room. • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; Make sure you record your prep tasks in your student planners so that you don’t have to wander •around In everyto subject, the what content is more find out work hasdemanding been set.and the assessment more rigorous than previously; • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will From September Hazelveare ‘help a further student’ programme the house prep, be used only where2016, they are needed towill testoperate essential a skills. For information aboutwithin assessment, please at speak where senior house pupils will be available for younger years to ask for some guidance (NOT do the to the relevant Head of Department. work!). Tiering of exams new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students The LAUNDRY the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. MATRONS LOOK AFTER ALL THE LAUNDRY IN THE HOUSE You should take your dirty clothes everyNew day to the laundryCurrent room and make sure you put things in the grading structure grading structure correct baskets. 9 is will awarded those You find to clean clothes on the named laundry racks in Matron’s room. 9 pupils achieving what A* would currently be put all their clothes in for washing. Full boarders may 8 a top A*: perhaps at around 96%+ boarders may put all school Weekly/Flexi uniform, underwear andAgames kit in forUnder washing. Casual 7 the updated clothes should be washed at home at the weekend. structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE) B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above Day boys’ laundry should be done at 5 home. English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and = bottom and of C and above 4 use assessed and on A*-C Washing drying machines are for byabove Matrons resident staff only. 6th aForm may C andpupils a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ apply to Matron if they wish to do their own laundry. D old system. 3 statistics. E 2 handed to Matron who will arrange for them to be cleaned. Any items for dry cleaning should be F 1 G U U

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE MATRONS Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in Matrons are duty Friday from 8.00am—9.00pm and on Saturdays from 8.00am— February soon that nextfrom year’sMonday timetableto can be blocked 6.00pm and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add They: any supporting comments on both initial and final • option-choice look after your laundry forms if you feel particularly strongly • about will usually be your firstbeen portmade. of call forthe anyfinal medical issues the choices that have Once • options are responsible for the domestic side of the form is submitted, the allocation of options house so expect to be chased by them if your room is dirty/untidy or ifonyou made youron bed! will be made based the haven’t information supplied the form. Most importantly, they are: choices have been made, the College reserves • Once a friend the right to withdraw any courses for which there is • a listening ear insufficient demand. • a shoulder to cry on, and • We someone to be a mum if you choices need it.within try to accommodate all subject the prescribed framework. However, subjects are Matrons have their own email address which is: hazmatron@lordwandsworth.org sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives. MEDICAL MATTERS On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the HeadAPPOINTMENTS: of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon DOCTOR These can be arranged via Matron, houseparent or directly Allmark. These will help you when weighing up thethe Medical Centre. through various factors involved in making the most Doctor’s surgeries are held every Monday and Thursday appropriate choices. afternoons. Day pupils should see their own doctor at home unless they are registered with one of the school doctors. HEALTH CENTRE : Opening times: 08.30 —18.30 (Mon—Fri) Stephen Badger 09.30 —17.00 (Sat) Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) IF YOU FEEL UNWELL: DURING THE DAY TIME: See Matron or any duty staff 02 16


GCSE HouseReforms Life IN LESSONS:

Ask your teacher to come back to the house to see Matron—if necessary arrange for you to see a nurse. • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using theshe newwill 9-1 structure; • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 DURING THE NIGHT TIME: Knock on the Houseparent or resident tutor’s door… long enough to wake candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; someone up! • In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; parents will bebecontacted if youInare ill and have to be confined for a of number of days •Your The assessment will mainly by exam. some subjects such as Drama and to Art,House other types assessment will or need to spend time convalescing at home. be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak to the relevant Head of Department. Matrons can usually take you to medical appointments outside school if your parents are unable to. Tiering of exams DENTAL APPOINTMENTS: These should be made during the school The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paperholidays does not whenever give all students possible. Emergency and orthodontic treatment be arranged the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, can Chemistry, French, via Matron. German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. MINIBUS (Link with train station) New Current grading structure grading structure A minibus is available to take pupils to Hook Station on Saturdays at 12.00pm or at 4.30pm on Fridays 9 is awarded to those on exeat or half term weekends. 9 pupils achieving what A* currently be Awould minibus also picks up from Hook Station at 7.25pm on Sunday evenings. 8 a top A*: perhaps at 96%+ Ifaround you wish to use this service you need to sign up on the bookingAsheet in Reception by Friday 7 Under the updated lunchtime, or by Thursday lunchtime for an exeat/half term weekends. structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE) B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above This service is also available at the start and end of each term. 5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C a C and a B under the statistics,AND but on ‘9-4’ BANK MONEY HOUSE D old system. 3 statistics. E 2 or events can be added to the school bill or money can be We are cashless. Any money for tuck F the House Bank details. transferred to the House account. Please ask your Houseparent for 1 G U U

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in Newspapers magazines are delivered regularly—they are for everyone to enjoy. Please do not February so and that next year’s timetable can be blocked remove them from the Well or cut bits out of them! and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add OCCASIONAL any supportingBOARDING comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly • about If you are a daythat pupil and you need to the stayfinal overnight, your parents/guardian should ask us if it is the choices have been made. Once ok to do so at least 24hrs in advance. options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on

• the If you form.are a day pupil and there are some spare beds in the house, then you may find that you are lucky enough to keep the same bed each time you stay. However, day pupils are not entitled to Once haveand beenyou made, thehave College theirchoices own bed may to reserves use any bed which is available. the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand. • You need to bring your own duvet or sleeping bag, pillows and sheets. try to accommodate all subject choices within We • the You should not leave your bedding onare the bed on nights when you are not staying as the bed may prescribed framework. However, subjects be needed by someone else. sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives. ‘PHONES On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from Mobiles the Head Careers and Higher Sharonrelevant to all pupils. There is a ban on mobile phones Please noteofthe college mobileEducation, phone policy Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the outside the boarding houses from 8.30am-6.30pm unless being used with permission of a member various factors involved in making the most of staff, (3rd Form only after the Autumn half term). A mobile must be on ’silent’ during the school appropriate choices. day and mustn’t disrupt lessons. If it does ring, your mobile will be confiscated and passed on to your houseparent. Sometimes you will be allowed to use your phone to record prep or use during lessons, but only if the teacher says you can. A simple way of noting the rule is that if a member of staff sees it or hears it, you’ll lose it for 24 hours. Stephen Badger should not be used after ‘lights out’. 3rd Formers are initially not allowed ‘mobiles in Mobiles/devices Deputy Head (Teachingthey & Learning) school, but thereafter have to hand their mobile phones and other devices to the staff member on duty before lights out. 4th & 5th Form boys will also have their mobile phones and devices collected before lights out. You can take your mobile on off-site trips and to away sports fixtures. 02 18


GCSE HouseReforms Life 6th Formers can use their mobiles in the 6th Form Centre. • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; House telephones • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 If your parents need to contact you, they should try your mobile or Matron’s phone (01256 860341). candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; The main house telephone should not be used without specific permission from a member of the •house In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; staff. • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak POST to the relevant Head of Department. Post is delivered to the House daily and can be collected from Matron’s room. You can leave letters for Tiering ofwith exams posting Matron, or you can buy stamps and hand in letters to post at the main College reception. The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, the POSTERS German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. We like you to bring posters and pictures to liven up your dorm but please make sure you only pin them to the notice boards provided - do not blu-tack or sellotape any to the walls or furniture. Prospective parents, staff and other visitors New will often be shown Currentaround the house and therefore grading structureto anybody. gradingIfstructure any posters you put up must not cause offence a member of staff thinks a poster is unsuitable you will be asked to remove it. Posters containing the following should definitely be 9 is awarded to those avoided; racism, nudity, sex, bad/crude language, blood and gore, anything which sets out to shock. pupils achieving what 9 Rule number one on posters: If grandparents wouldn’t approve…! A* would currently be 8 a top A*: perhaps at A around 96%+ SATURDAYS 7 Under the updated structure, the ‘good GOOD (DfE) you to B Attendance on Saturday morning is6encouraged toPASS enable take advantage pass’ of the array forvaried Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above of additional activities and clubs which take place over the two 50 minute sessions. Attendance is is 5 English is a 5, which Schools are optional butno it longer is expected that all those who board on Friday night will wish to benefit from the AWARDING on the border between C 4 and abovewill = bottom of C and above 4 day assessed onSaturday A*-C advertised programme and boys appreciate the later registration (full a Ctime and aofB 9.10am under the statistics, must but onattend). ‘9-4’ boarders D old system. 3 statistics. E 2 You may go home after your last activity if you have no afternoon commitments. All boys must stay on Saturday afternoon if they are required for a school commitment. F 1 G SHOES IN HOUSE U U So that we don’t get mud trailed through the house… we ask all 3rd-5th Formers to take off their shoes on entering the house. Some slippers in house are not a bad idea! 03 19


Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE SIGNING IN AND OUT Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in WeFebruary need tosoknow where you are ATcan ALL that next year’s timetable beTIMES blockedin case you need to be found urgently or if there is a fireand alarm, etc. so... staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add You must ALWAYS turn your T-card when entering or leaving the House. any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly You must out that withhave Matron theOnce member of staff on duty when going home at the end of the day about thesign choices been or made. the final or options at the weekend. form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on Between the form.tea and prep time make sure you fill in the signing out sheet so that we know where we can find you. In the autumn and spring terms you may not be outside but you can sign out to visit Once choices made, the College reserves another house.have Youbeen must be back in house by 6.45pm (6.50pm for 6th Form). the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand. In the autumn and spring terms—3rd-5th Formers are not allowed out of the house after prep time without specific permission. We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are

TAXIS sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing You may not hire a taxi without permission. The cost of taxis may be put on your school bill if your prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will parents agree—you should collect a taxi slip from Matron. contact you to discuss alternatives.

On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful TELEVISION, COMPUTER GAMES, ETC.advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These TV will from help you when the activities on any weekday (except during prep time). At You can watch 4.50 pmweighing or afterup your various factors involved in making the most the weekends boarders can watch TV at any time after their activities have finished on Saturday. 6th appropriate Formers maychoices. watch TV at other times with permission. TVs should be switched off at bed time—if

you are the last one in the room please make sure you turn the TV off before you leave. TVs are not allowed in bedrooms. You should not be watching DVDs or playing games on your laptop during prep time or after lights out. Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE HouseReforms Life TIDINESS/BED MAKING • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; You are expected to keep your room tidy. The cleaning ladies are not there to tidy up your mess! You • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 must make your own bed every morning. You should change your bedding each week when Matron candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; tells you to (either Wednesday or Thursday). You will change your sheets and pillowcases each week •and In every content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; yoursubject, duvet the cover every two weeks. • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will TUCK SHOP be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak to the relevant Head of Department. Matrons run a house tuck shop which sells sweets and snacks. It is open on Mondays at 5.40-6.20pm Tiering of exams and 5.40-6.45pm Tuesday to Friday. The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students TUTORS the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. All boys in 3rd – 5th Forms are allocated a tutor group. Where possible we try to give some choice for 6th form tutoring within the house, but this is not always possible! New Current gradingyour structure structure Your tutor is responsible for monitoring academic grading progress as well as your social, cultural and sporting development. Tutors act as a channel of communication between you, your parents and 9 is awarded other staff. to those 9 pupils achieving what A* would currently 6th Form tutorsbeare also responsible for helping you with your university applications. 8 a top A*: perhaps at A take turns to be ‘on duty’ in the aroundalso 96%+ Tutors help with the running of7the house and in particular they Under the updated house during the evenings. structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE) B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above Make friends with your tutor - they 5 are there to help you! English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C a C and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ VISITORS D old system. 3 statistics. E 2 You must gain the permission of a member of the housestaff if you wish to bring any guests, other F than parents or relatives, onto the estate. 1 G • Members of other Houses are welcome as guests, please make U Usure that they sign in with matron in our visitors book when they arrive. • Guests should be entertained in the downstairs rooms only. 03 21


Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE You are responsible for the behaviour of your guests. The contact rule remains in effect (see school rules). Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at WEEKENDS the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final Onoption-choice Friday evenings asked bystrongly the duty staff as to your weekend arrangements, including forms you if youwill feelbe particularly the day/time you intend to return to school about the choices that have been made. Once theafter final the weekend. options form is submitted, the allocation of options Full may visit friends at weekends if your Houseparent gains approval from the parent/ willboarders be made based on the information supplied on guardian of the full boarder and from the parent/guardian of the host family. This approval needs to the form. be given by the end of Friday pm, either by letter, email or by a ‘phone call. Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which Weekly boarders may stay in house overthere the isweekend by arrangement with the Houseparent and with insufficient demand. approval from home. We try to accommodate all subject choices within There is a roll call for all those staying in at the prescribed framework. However, subjects are3.30 pm on Saturday afternoon sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing If you are additional staying for the weekend you must still remember to turn your T-card prevents classes. If this is the case, we will whenever you leave the House, and sign out as to your whereabouts. contact you to discuss alternatives. the following pages, yoube willallowed find moreinto information AtOn weekends guests may the main common room at times other than normal visiting about each subject, as well as some useful from of staff on duty. times, if permission is granted from theadvice member the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These you when weighing up the Keep an eye onwill thehelp notice boards for trips and events happening at the weekends and make sure you various factors involved in making the most sign up early so that you don’t miss out on anything! appropriate choices. Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE Reforms Boarding Principles & Aims At LWC, we focus on the needs of each of you as an individual, ensuring that people look out for and that youare look out for others. LWCusing is anthe environment in which you’ll be encouraged to push •you All GCSE subjects now graded and assessed new 9-1 structure; yourself by going beyond where you are comfortable in and out of the classroom, knowing you have • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 the support and guidance of your friends and the staff. We will encourage you to work on a range of candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; skills, such as sharing your strengths, keeping going even when things are tough, being curious about •your In every subject, content houses is more demanding assessment moreplaces rigorous than previously; world. Ourthe boarding are one ofand thethe most important for you to thrive and develop, and it is our aim to provide an environment in which each of you can do this. • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak • to the I will be courageous in doing what is right relevant Head of Department. The community will maintain an atmosphere where positive behaviour and relationships are Tiering of exams promoted by ensuring all voices have the chance to be heard. The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students • opportunity I will respect myself, andand theabilities. environment the to show theirothers knowledge Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, The community will provide a safe, supportive environment in which all individuals are able to German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. thrive; by fostering one of trust and mutual support which is relaxing, comfortable and suits the needs of all the boarders. New Current grading structure grading structure • I will encourage others to be who they are The community will support and encourage choices and diversity of others. We will preserve 9 is awarded to those the environment where people trust and help one another to become better people by pupils promoting achieving what 9 and communal responsibility within the house. a spirit of teamwork A* would currently be 8 A*: be perhaps at of and inclusive of others • a top I will aware A aroundThe 96%+ community will promote7openness and equal opportunities by celebrating Underthe thecultural updated diversity of the boarding community at LWC and by providing appropriatestructure, opportunities and the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE) activities to support this. B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above 5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C statistics, but on ‘9-4’ statistics.

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Don’t forget! Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on the form.

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Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand. the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives. On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

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Choosing the right subjects forwe GCSE Cultural norms at LWC - What do and uphold here LWC CHARTER Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in • February I will work hard toyear’s be the best that can be and make the most of the opportunities given to me at so that next timetable can Ibe blocked the college and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at • the I will the There differences in other members of the community and seek to learn from each one endrespect of this term. is the opportunity to add of them. any supporting comments on both initial and final • option-choice I will endeavour act feel in aparticularly way that will benefit other people and leave them feeling good about formsto if you strongly themselves. about the choices that have been made. Once the final • options I will be supportive of the other’s aspirations and achievements. form is submitted, allocation of options • will I will remember that I represent the Lord Wandsworth College community regardless of where I am be made based on the information supplied on or what I am doing. the form. Once choices been made, the College reserves Breaching any have of the following constitutes a serious offence at LWC and, for it, pupils are most likely the right to withdraw any courses for which there Depending is to be placed on our disciplinary framework. on the seriousness of the breach pupils risk insufficient demand. exclusion at the first offence. The following (including anything that breaks UK law) are completely unacceptable at any time: We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are • sometimes Possessing, purchasing, using or supplying illegal drugs and legalised recreational drugs (including oversubscribed and availability of staffing tobacco, alcohol, e-cigarettes, poppers and prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will ‘legal highs’). Abusing or misusing any legal substance (solvents, prescription drugs, glue, etc.) to achieve a drug-like state. contact you to discuss alternatives. • Possessing, purchasing, using or supplying any sort of offensive weapon or using any object in a On the followingorpages, you will way. find more information threatening dangerous about each subject, as well as some useful advice from of incendiary materials (including flares, cigarette • Possessing, purchasing or supplying any sort the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon lighters etc); intentionally setting off/tampering with fire alarms or extinguishers; wasting the time Allmark. These will help when weighing up the the fire brigade). of those required toyou deal with it (including various factors involved in making the most • Any form of sexual activity between pupils of any age. Possession of pornographic material appropriate including choices. in electronic form on devices of any kind. Generating, sending, wilfully possessing, requesting or sharing any ‘sexting’ images. • Any form of inappropriate comment via any medium, whether ‘banter’ or sustained bullying, whether intent is present or not, that undermines individuals being who they are. Particular areas of concern would be around: race and ethnicity, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, Stephen Badger learning differences, gender identification and individual interest/aspiration. Deputy Head (Teaching & unintelligent, Learning) • Boreish, emotionally threatening and offensive behaviour that can intimidate and upset, exclude or belittle others through physical, verbal, written or electronic means. • Breaking bounds and/or the school’s driving policy, including any unauthorised absence (truancy) from any school commitment including co-curricular activities. • Behaviour that encourages members of the community to withdraw from their moral principles, including calling individuals ‘snakes’, ‘snitches’ etc. 26 02


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Theft, intentional damage, or unauthorised use (or access to) property belonging to another or theare college whether or electronic. • All person GCSE subjects now graded and physical assessed using the new 9-1 structure; • Bringing LWC, its pupils or staff into disrepute or danger through poor choices at any time and by • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 any media channels including the internet. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; • In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously;

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak to the relevant Head of Department. Tiering of exams The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on the form. Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand. We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives. On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

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GCSE Reforms Privacy Notice - Children (2nd Form Upwards) Personal data on you will be processed for the purposes of allowing you to make the best of your time Lord Wandsworth College. College using will therefore what is called a “legitimate interest” for •atAll GCSE subjects are now gradedThe and assessed the new 9-1have structure; processing basic personal data and sensitive personal data. The data the College holds will be the • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 minimum it requires to allow you to thrive in your years here. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; •The In every subject, content more with demanding thehave assessment morewith rigorous than previously; College willthe share youris data thoseand who contracts or deliver services to the College, for example: • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will Catering be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak Photographers to the relevant Head of Department. Health care Tiering of exams IT Contractor IT software provider The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, It is not Maths, necessary for data to be shared with other countries. The exception to this will be if you are German, Physics and Spanish. involved in any international trips that the College organises when you will be contacted for your consent; the consent will be limited in time and content if it is required. New Current structure be until grading The retention period for pupil datagrading will generally you structure reach the age of 25 years. 9 is have awarded those You thetoright to withdraw your consent to data processing at any time, however this will only pupilsto achieving 9 apply certainwhat groups of data for which you have given particular consent. A* would currently be 8 a top perhaps at data the College requires from you, should we need data from other sources we will We willA*:obtain the A around 96%+ contact you. 7 Under the updated structure, the ‘good 6 as necessary GOOD PASS We see the provision of personal data to (DfE) properly manage your timepass’ hereforand forand the B Maths 5 and above = top of C and above College to fulfil its obligations to you. 5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom has of C and above assessed on A*-C at any time about4 how You can complain the College handled your data. In the you a Cfirst and ainstance B under the statistics, but on should speak to ‘9-4’ your tutor. The College has also appointed the IT Manager as its ‘Privacy Officer’ to D old system. 3 statistics. deal with enquiries concerning the College’s uses of personal data. The Privacy Officer is currently: E 2 c/o IT Manager, College, Long Sutton, Hook RG29 1TG. The mccrackend@lordwandsworth.org and Information Commissioner is available at: ICO helpline is 0303 123F1113. 1 G U U

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE College Rules General Principles WeYour hope that the formal rules outlined here will son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in be seen by all members of the College community to beFebruary reasonable, necessary and a help to a happy so that next year’s timetable can be blockedlife together. The normal events and circumstances of and College lifeplanned. are covered in confirm these rules; but Lord staffing They will their choices at Wandsworth College expects the behaviour of its pupils to be at all times guided by common sense, by loyalty to the good name of the College and its the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add ethos and overwhelmingly by consideration for the feelings of others. No rules can provide for every any supporting comments on both initial and final eventuality. What follows is a set of pointers and guidelines: it does not set out to cover any more option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly than the most obvious situations. about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options

Conduct will be made based on the information supplied on Depending the form. on context, should pupils breach any of the following, they will most likely be placed on our disciplinary framework with an SLT detention as the minimum sanction, experience restorative Once or choices been made, College reserves of the breach pupils risk permanent exclusion at the justice both.have Depending onthe the seriousness the right to withdraw any courses for which there is that breaks UK law) are inappropriate within this first offence. The following (including anything insufficient demand. culture at any time: We try to accommodate all subject choices within • the Possessing, purchasing, using subjects or supplying illegal drugs and legalised recreational drugs (including prescribed framework. However, are tobacco, alcohol, e-cigarettes/vapes, poppers sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing and ‘legal highs’). Abusing or misusing any legal substance (solvents, prescription drugs, prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we glue, will etc.) to achieve a drug-like state. • contact NB Sixth formers are able to consume alcohol when it is served and monitored by members of you to discuss alternatives. staff who have sought the permission of the Headmaster for that to take place. the following pages, you will find or more information • On Possessing, purchasing, using supplying any sort of offensive weapon or using any object in a about each subject, as well as some useful advice threatening or potentially dangerous way.from Head of Careers and Higher • the Possessing, purchasing or Education, supplyingSharon any sort of incendiary materials (including flares, cigarette Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the lighters, etc.); intentionally setting off/tampering with fire alarms or extinguishers; wasting the time various factors involved making most of those required toindeal withthe their actions (including the fire brigade). • appropriate Any form choices. of sexual activity between pupils of any age. Possession or pornographic material including in electronic form on devices of any kind. Generating, sending, wilfully possessing, requesting or sharing any ‘sexting’ images. • Any form of inappropriate comment via any medium, whether ‘banter’ or sustained bullying, whether intent is present or not, that undermines individuals being who they are. Particular areas Stephen Badger of concern would be around: race and ethnicity, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, Deputy Head (Teaching & gender Learning)identification and individual interest/aspiration. learning differences, • Boorish, emotionally unintelligent, threatening and offensive behaviour that can intimidate and upset, exclude or belittle others through physical, verbal, written or electronic means. • Breaking bounds and/or the school’s driving policy, any authorised absence (truancy) from any school commitment including co-curricular activities. 30 02


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Behaviour that encourages members of the community to withdraw from their moral principles, calling individuals ‘snakes’, ‘snitches’, • All including GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the etc. new 9-1 structure; • Theft, intentional damage, or unauthorised use (or access to) property/possessions belonging to • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 another person or the College whether physical or electronic. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; • Bringing LWC, its pupils or staff into disrepute or danger through poor choices at any time and by • In every subject,channels the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; any media including the internet. • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will Pupils involved in the oressential supply skills. of illegal drugsinformation or volatileabout substances shall be dealt be used only where theyuse, are possession needed to test For further assessment, please speak with in accordance with the College’s Substance Misuse Policy which is available from the VLE or from to the relevant Head of Department. Reception. Pupils (and parents) should ensure that they have read and understood this policy. Any Tiering of exams of staff or visitor should feel comfortable and not embarrassed by the over-familiar pupil, member behaviour of other people. The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, It is against the law to smoke on College premises. Pupils caught in the company of smokers German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. (e-cigarette or otherwise) can expect to be treated as if they were smokers themselves. Pupils should not engage in any form ofNew gambling for monetary Currentreward or material gain. grading structure grading structure The agreement of the relevant Houseparent(s) must be obtained before the holding of raffles, 9 is awarded to sweepstakes orthose auctions (where such events are to be on a whole College basis the Headmaster’s pupils achieving what 9 permission is required). A* would currently be 8 a top A*: perhaps at No food, drink, cutlery or crockery may be taken from the Dining Hall. A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated Bounds structure, the ‘good 6 except:GOOD PASS (DfE) The whole College estate is in bounds B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above • The College Farm Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance premises and Works Department 5 English is a 5,premises. which is are no longer • Schools Fields other than when crossed by a recognised footpath and when on that footpath. AWARDING on the border between C 4 andStudios, above = bottom of C and above 4 Art on A*-Cand Technology Areas, • assessed The Design Laboratories, Sports Centre and Pool, a CSwimming and a B under the statistics, butother on ‘9-4’ and any main College building without permission. D old system. 3 • statistics. The Woods and the Spinney, without permission. E • No pupil may leave the College 2 Estate unless on an official school outing without the permission of F their Houseparent. 1 • All licensed premises are normally out of bounds, but anyone G who has reached the age of 18 years and has received their Houseparent’s and parents’ consent U U may use a Public House between 7.00 pm and 10.00pm on Saturdays and between 12 noon and 2.00pm on Sundays, but may only purchase a pre-arranged quantity of beer, cider or wine for consumption on the premises, usually a maximum of two pints of beer or the equivalent. 31 03


Choosing the right subjects for GCSE College Rules Particular to Juniorwill House Your son/daughter make only initial GCSE choices in • February Unless so special permission has been granted that next year’s timetable can be blockedby the Junior Houseparent no Junior pupils are permitted to return to Junior House during and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices the at working school day. • the When moving between Junior House and the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add main College area, pupils should always be accompanied by at least one other pupil. any supporting comments on both initial and finalJunior pupils should stay within the main College area during the working day and when they have returned to Junior House they must stay within the option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly Junior House boundaries. about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options House Rules will be made based on the information supplied on • the Pupils form.should not be congregating outside when it is dark. All pupils are required to follow the rules set out in the ‘After Dark’ notice displayed in House. choices have been the College reserves • Once No pupil present on made, site may leave the environs of his/her House during PREP time or between the the right to withdraw any courses for which there is the permission of the member of staff on duty. end of PREP and 7.30am unless he/she has insufficient demand. th th • 6 Formers are allowed to use the 6 Form Centre, with permission from the member of staff on duty and provided they are with at least We try to accommodate all subject choices withinone other person, between 9.10pm and 10.10pm but must be back in House by 10.15pm. the prescribed framework. However, subjects are • sometimes 6th Formers are allowed, permission from the member of staff on duty, to visit other Houses oversubscribed andwith availability of staffing between 9.10pm and 10.10pm but must be back in House by 10.15pm and must be with at least one prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will other person. contact you to discuss alternatives. • 6th Formers who have private study periods may work during these periods in the Library, in their On the rooms, followinginpages, you will find information own departments ormore in the 6th Form Centre. about each subject, as well as some useful advice from • No pupil may go into another’s room or dormitory between lights out and breakfast. the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon • Music should not be audible outside the dormitories or study bedrooms. These will help weighingposters up the should only be attached to the pin-board areas in each • Allmark. To avoid damage toyou thewhen paintwork, various factors involved in making the most room. Pictures and decoration on study bedroom and dormitory walls must be respectful. Items appropriate choices. liable to cause offence or embarrassment must be removed. Visiting Other Houses Pupils may only visit the area of the House designated for visitors. At any other time permission from a member of the House staff must be sought. Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) Electrical Appliances Pupils are not permitted to have anything with a heating element, e.g. a television set. The only electrical appliances allowed in pupils’ rooms are low-powered audio systems, razors, hair styling equipment, battery chargers, mobile phones (in line with the school and boarding house approach to mobile phones) and computers. 32 02


GCSE Reforms College Rules No extra leads may be taken from the central light and no abnormal light shades may be fitted. • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; In single study bedrooms, a recognised fused adaptor lead may be fitted to the wall socket. In other • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 dormitories, only one electrical appliance may be plugged into each wall socket at any one time. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; •All In electrical every subject, the content is more demanding and the rigorous than appliances and power extensions areassessment subject tomore the College PATpreviously; testing procedure. • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will Power extension blocks and stripstoshould have askills. maximum of four outlets. Extensions should not be be used only where they are needed test essential For further information about assessment, please speak used in series, but each plugged directly into the wall socket. Power extensions should be switched to the relevant Head of Department. off or unplugged when the room is unoccupied. Tiering of exams Electrical items switched on or charging clocks laptops the room is unoccupied should The new GCSEs areleft only split into foundation tier andi.e. higher tier or if one single when exam paper does not give all students be plugged directly into the wall socket, and left on a solid surface not including the floor or bed. the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. Appliances with heated elements such as hair dryers and straighteners must be plugged directly into the wall socket and not via an extension or block. They should be unplugged immediately after use and left on a solid surface, not includingNew the floor or bed. Current grading structure grading structure Mobile Phones and headphones: 9 is awarded to Use thoseof IT and Mobile Phone and Other Electronic Equipment Policy. Please refer to 9 pupils achieving what A* would currently be Leaves and Exeats 8 a top A*: perhaps at be sought from the pupil’s Houseparent for all leave involving: Permission should A 96%+ from College during working • around Absence hours. 7 Under the updated • Absence overnight, except day pupils. structure, the ‘good • Absence from assemblies, PREP6or meals.GOOD PASS (DfE) B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above • Going off campus. 5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C and above = bottom of C and above assessed on A*-Cmust be notified by4the 4host Houseparent(s) and the visitor’s own parents if pupils wish toB take aC and a underleave the statistics, butor onat ‘9-4’ from school a home other than their own. If boarding pupils are taking leave at a home D old system. other 3 statistics. than their own after an away game the Houseparent must have received the relevant permission. The E Houseparent will communicate this 2to the member of staff in charge of the team. F 1 G Guests The Houseparent’s permission mustUbe sought if a pupil wishes toUbring guests, other than parents or relations, on to the Estate or into Boarding Houses. All guests should register with the member of staff on duty on entering a Boarding House. 33 03


Choosing the right subjects for GCSE College Rules Transport NoYour liftsson/daughter are to be accepted fromchoices anyone will make onsite initial GCSE in apart from a member of staff performing an authorised duty. February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at Under certain the Headmaster may grant permission to Upper 6th Formers, and Lower the end of thiscircumstances term. There is the opportunity to add th 6 any Formers during the summer have supporting comments on bothterm, initialto and finaltheir cars at College. See Cars in the Sixth Form Policy. option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly Noabout pupilthe may travel in have a taxi unless they have obtained permission from their Houseparent or unless choices that been made. Once the final theoptions journey has been arranged by Reception and the pupil’s Houseparent and parents are aware. form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on Nothe pupil may travel in a car driven by another pupil, unless the necessary paperwork has been form. completed by the parents/guardians of all the pupils involved and permission has been given by the Once choices have beeninmade, the College Headmaster. See Cars the Sixth Formreserves Policy. the right to withdraw any courses for which there is Noinsufficient pupil maydemand. come to, or leave College on a motor cycle, or keep and ride a motor cycle, or ride on theWe pillion of a motor cycle, unless driven by their parents. try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are The use of bicycles, roller and blades, scooters, skateboards and other similar items is not permitted by sometimes oversubscribed availability of staffing pupils on the College grounds unless permission prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will has been granted by a member of staff for a specific reason. is the case a safety helmet must be worn, together with other relevant protection. contactWhen you tothis discuss alternatives. On the following pages, you will find more information Uniform and Dress Codes about each subject, as st th well as some useful advice from All pupils from 1 -5 Form are expected to wear the official Lord Wandsworth College uniform and all the Head of Careersto and Higherthe Education, Sharon pupils are required follow dress code appropriate to their year group. Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the can mostbe found in the College uniform guide. The uniform items and dress codes appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE Pupil’sReforms complaints procedure is an subjects important piece of information for you, but we •This All GCSE are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1sincerely structure; hope you will never need it! • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 Introduction candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

If a pupil is unhappy about anything that occurs in College, then he/she may complain about this

•either In every the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; tosubject, the relevant teacher or to his/her houseparent(s).

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will The complaint maythey be personal or it may fall Whistleblowing category. Thisspeak is be used only where are neededintonature test essential skills. Forwithin furtherthe information about assessment, please when the concern relates to some form of malpractice at the College such as actual or suspected to the relevant Head of Department.

criminal offences, failure to comply with legal obligations, serious health and safety risks, damage to

Tiering of exams the environment, academic malpractice, financial and procedural irregularity, deliberate suppression

or concealment any of into these. Students be tier reassured thatexam in raising any such concerns, their The new GCSEs areof only split foundation tiershould and higher if one single paper does not give all students actions will be viewed positively and that they will be protected from victimisation. the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

Whatever the nature of the complaint it will be treated seriously and a response made. If the response is not, in the view of the New pupil, satisfactory, or if the complaint is a particularly Current grading grading serious one, then he/she should refer the structure matter to either the structure Deputy Head or the Headmaster. This should be done in writing. The Deputy Head or the Headmaster will aim to deal with the complaint 9 is awarded those within a weektoand will make a written response. 9 pupils achieving what A* would currently be 8 a top A*: Stage 1 – perhaps InternalatResolution A around 96%+ Oral discussions, separately, with both against. These 7 the pupil and the person being complainedUnder the updated discussions will need to be followed by written accounts, which will be discussed structure, with both the pupil the ‘good 6 GOOD and their Houseparent. The preliminary decision ofPASS the(DfE) Deputy Head will be given to the B / Headmaster pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above Houseparent and discussed with the person complained against. 5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed A*-C Discussion Stage 2 –on Further a C and a B under the but on ‘9-4’ is necessary a meeting of the pupil, the Houseparent Ifstatistics, further discussion and theold person complained D system. 3 statistics. against will be chaired by the Deputy Head / Headmaster. Ultimately, the Deputy Head or the E 2 Headmaster will write to both the pupil and the person complained against, giving the decision. F 1 G Stage 3 – Independent Advisor If the pupil is dissatisfied with this response then he/she may take U Uthe case to an independent person. The person appointed by the College to act in this independent capacity is the school counsellor. She can be contacted by calling the Medical Centre on 01256 860248.

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Choosing the rightprocedure subjects for GCSE Pupil’s complaints The counsellor will arrange a meeting with the pupil at which she will listen to the complaint. She will discuss with either will themake Headmaster orchoices the Deputy Head, as appropriate, and provide a written Your son/daughter initial GCSE in response to the pupil and to the College. This response will either state that she supports the February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked College’s actions, or that she recommends that the College revisits the pupil’s original complaint. and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add Contact Details comments on both initial and final any supporting option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly • about Deputy Head, Lord Wandsworth the choices that have been made.College Once the final Tel: 01256 860206 • options The Headmaster, Lord Wandsworth form is submitted, the allocation of College options Tel: 01256 860348 • will The Independent Counsellor, Health Centre Tel: 01256 860248 be made based on the information supplied on the form. Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand. We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives. On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE Reforms • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; • In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak to the relevant Head of Department. Tiering of exams The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

New grading structure

9 is awarded to those pupils achieving what would currently be a top A*: perhaps at around 96%+

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Schools are no longer assessed on A*-C statistics, but on ‘9-4’ statistics.

Current grading structure

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GOOD PASS (DfE) 5 and above = top of C and above

AWARDING 4 and above = bottom of C and above

B C D E F G U

Under the updated structure, the ‘good pass’ for Maths and English is a 5, which is on the border between a C and a B under the old system.

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