We sat the Entrance Examination for SWPS last year, and now we have finished our first full year here. We hope that our advice will help you to picture what to expect on the day itself and to look forward — it will be much better than you think!
Good luck and remember - keep calm and do your best.
WELCOME TO SIR WILLIAM PERKINS’S SCHOOL
This booklet has been put together by students in Year 8, to help you feel calm and prepared for the SWPS Entrance Examinations.
“We sat the Entrance Examination for SWPS last year, and we have now finished our first full year here. We hope that our advice will help you to picture what to expect on the day itself and to look forward to it — it will be much better than you think!”
Good luck and remember - keep calm and do your best.
sat the Entrance Examination for SWPS last year, and now we have finished our first full year here. We hope that our advice will help you to picture what to expect on the day itself and to look forward to it will be much better than you think!
Good luck and remember - keep calm and do your best.
BEFORE THE EXAMS
In the weeks leading up to the exam, remember that there isn’t really anything to revise. Keep on reading books at home and keep on top of your Maths at school.
If you are at a state school at the moment you probably won’t be doing practice for entrance exams in school, but don’t worry, you could always do some extra comprehensions or Maths questions if it helps you feel more confident - you can get books online which give you exercises to do.
THE NIGHT BEFORE
Try to get a good night’s sleep. The most important thing of all is that you feel bright, alert and confident on the morning of the exam.
Have a really good breakfast so your stomach won’t be rumbling, and drink water or juice. Food and drink will keep your brain awake and at its best through the morning.
EXAMINATION DAY SCHEDULE
WHAT TO WEAR
Children come in their own clothes (not uniform) so you should wear whatever you feel most comfortable and relaxed in so that you are able to concentrate.
WHAT TO BRING TO THE EXAM
A sharpened pencil
A rubber
A pencil sharpener
A blue or black pen (spare cartridges if it’s a fountain pen)
A ruler
A bottle of water and tissues if you want to
It’s a good idea to also bring a book with you to read whilst you wait with the other children for your interview chat with one of the teachers
