9 weeks until Year 12 examinations

Examination Preparation

The 2 week examination period for Year 12 will be 14th - 25th may inclusive. Year 12 are now focusing on preparation for the last 9 weeks of AS levels. Key advice from the Post16 tutors today has been :

• create a 9 week revision schedule outlining a rotation of all units / topics for each subject


• study in 30 minute blocks followed by a 2 minute rest period - this will maintain concentration levels


• reduce all 'extra' commitments to focus on exam preparation / independent study for the next 9 weeks


• remember your personal goals / dreams - use these to motivate yourself


• create a well organised study area at home - a learning environment


• form 'study' groups and work together on the exams


• visit the exam board websites for past papers and examiners' reports


• attend all extra classes that are being organised by departments


• use study periods wisely and effectively


• support each other and create a 'learning' culture during private study sessions

Adolescent Mental health

Nick Luxmore, Psychologist and writer, spoke to Year 12 today about how to support each other by listening to each other - particularly during the forthcoming stress of examinations. He talked with passion and humour about the importance of anger and being able to explain your thoughts and feelings by being listened to and understood.

AS Examination results

Congratulations go to the following students for their results in the January examinations:

Excellent results:

James Allen, Shaun Bailey, Sam Bosley, Charlotte Elgar, Ellen Giles & Gaith Khan

Highly commended:

Lauren Allison, Dan Bowden, Shaun Burden, Luke Dickety, James Nellis, Stephen Rust, Savannah Seger, James White, Katherine Worsfold, Roberta Worsfold