In year 9, we help students to develop personally and academically. We help them to get on with other people and encourage them to work hard. There are 3 areas that are our foundation for all students
- Attendance to School
- Positive Behaviour for Learning
- Commitment to achieving academic success
These areas are regularly monitored, rewarded and recognised. We all work together so that year 9 is enjoyable and successful.
Until the end of year 9, all students study the same curriculum. Year 9 is important as a stepping stone into choosing and studying GCSE subjects. The core subjects are compulsory. Some GCSE subjects will be new but they will have already experienced others. The choice occurs towards the end of year 9. Most GCSE courses start in year 10 but a few begin in year 9.
It is my role to ensure that every student gets the chances that they deserve and you can rest assured that I will be working as hard as possible to make this happen. Each student can help themselves achieve by being prepared for school and lessons. To do this they must:
- Bring their planners to EVERY lesson
- Take a pen, pencil, ruler and rubber to all lessons
- Be punctual to registration and ALL lessons
- Attend school as much as possible
- Dress in the appropriate uniform
I am a strong believer in rewarding positive behaviour and students, who do the above as a bare minimum, will be rewarded. One way will be from their tutor as ‘student of the week’ for their tutor group. This will bring several privileges along with it:
- Lunchtime queue jumper for that week
- Entry into half term draws for huge prizes.
- They will also receive a letter home to celebrate this achievement
I am really looking forward to working with you and your son/daughter for the remainder of their time in school. Should you have any concerns then do not hesitate to contact me:
Mrs L Houghton (Head of Key Stage 3)
KEY DATE FOR Y9