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Exmouth Community College
Academy Trust
Parents and Carers Guide to
Year 9
Homework
2012 - 2013
INDEX: YEAR 9
SUBJECT
Homework Guidance
PAGE
NUMBER
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Tips for Parents/Carers
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Key Tasks for Students
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Blank Homework timetable
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What to do if..?
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Art & Design – Homework Guide
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Classics – Homework Guide
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Drama – Homework Guide
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English – Homework Guide
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Geography – Homework Guide
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History – Homework Guide
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ICT – Homework Guide
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Maths – Homework Guide
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Modern Languages – Homework Guide
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Music – Homework Guide
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Physical Education – Homework Guide
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Religion – Homework Guide
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Science – Homework Guide
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Technology : Food – Homework Guide
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Technology : Textiles - Homework Guide
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D & T : Resistant Materials – Homework Guide
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D & T : Systems & Control – Homework Guide
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Exmouth Community College
Homework Guidance
The College believes that Homework is an important factor in the educational development of its
students.
Homework contributes to the curriculum by:
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reinforcing what has been taught in lessons
helping students develop perseverance
linking prior and current learning
preparing students for future work
encouraging students to modify and redraft work
encouraging students to take pride in their learning
teaching students to use resources independently
helping students develop time management skills (e.g by meeting deadlines)
Homework contributes to outstanding learning when:
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tasks set are regular and appropriate
tasks set consolidate learning
it demonstrates high expectations
it promotes high levels of resilience
constructive feedback is given and acted upon
it promotes basic cross curricular skills such as literacy
Content
All students should be set homework tasks once a week per subject. This should be
differentiated within departments to reflect students’ needs and ability.
Tasks will include learning, reading, web-based activities (e.g My Maths), written tasks,
research, preparing presentations. All research tasks should be clearly defined with guidance
for the student. The libraries are able to offer support in planning or delivering these tasks.
The following guidelines are given in the Parent Guide:
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Years 10 / 11
Post 16
approximately 30 minutes per subject
approximately 40 minutes per subject
between 45 and 60 minutes per subject
approximately 60 minutes per subject
Minimum of 60 minutes per lesson taught
Recording
Homework should be recorded in the Homework Diary with details of the date set, the date due
and a description of the task.
The Homework timetable in the Homework Diary should be completed by all students at the
start of each term.
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Homework Support
College facilities are available to help students with Homework
Homework Support for Key Stage 3 students is every day (except Friday) between 3pm and
4pm in the Green Close Library.
The ICT centre on Gipsy Lane is open every day (except Friday) from 3pm to 4pm.
Non completion of Homework
There is a system which arranges for letters to be sent home if Homework is not done.
Departments also operate detention systems.
Summary of Responsibilities
Ensuring that Homework is effective is the shared responsibility of students, staff and
parents.
The student should:
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record Homework in the Homework Diary.
complete Homework to the best of his/her ability.
submit Homework on time.
bring a note from the parent/carer if there is a valid reason why Homework has not been
completed.
The Subject Teacher should:
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set relevant and purposeful Homework tasks.
ensure sufficient time is allocated in the lesson for students to record Homework in the
Homework diary.
correct grammar, accuracy and spelling at a level appropriate to the needs and ability of
the student. Students should be asked to make appropriate corrections.
follow procedures for the non-completion of Homework.
The Tutor should:
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monitor the use of the Homework Diary.
support students with advice on study skills.
discuss any indications of problems with Homework.
sign the Homework Diary weekly.
The Parent/Carer should:
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oversee their child’s study to ensure Homework is completed on time and to a good
standard.
check and sign the homework diary weekly.
help their child balance Homework and social commitments.
provide a note of explanation if their child is unable to do the homework.
contact the appropriate member of staff if they have concerns over their child’s
Homework.
This policy should be read in conjunction with the Equality Policy. No one will unlawfully be
disadvantaged on the grounds of age, race or ethnicity, disability, gender and marital status,
gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief under the operation of this policy.
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TIPS FOR PARENTS/CARERS
Agree a routine for Homework with your son/daughter. Life can become a constant “nag” if
you don’t start this as soon as possible. Homework becomes an increasingly important
part of the curriculum as your son/daughter goes through the College – what he or she
starts off doing will influence study habits until they leave!
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A good time for Homework is after a short break when your son/daughter returns from
College, leaving the rest of the evening free.
 Agree with your son/daughter that television, other activities, phone calls etc will only
be possible after Homework is complete and of a satisfactory standard.
 Many students say that listening to music helps them concentrate and do their work.
Agree whether this is allowed.
 Be prepared to invest time at first – for example be available for a set time each day to
help with Homework until the routine is established.
 Try to ensure that Homework is done the night it is set.
 Check the Homework Diary with your son/daughter to see what Homework has been
set and when it is due to be handed in. Encourage independence by getting them to
explain to you what they have to do and what they need to do it.
 Make sure your son/daughter always writes the date and the title, and clearly labels
the work as Homework (either in their book or on a worksheet or computer print out).
 Encourage your son/daughter to write down exactly what the teacher says, not just”
finish stuff in book”. They could well have forgotten what “stuff” is by the time they get
home. If you and your son/daughter really cannot work out what is to be done, try
ringing a friend in the same group, or, as a last resort, write a note to the teacher
asking for clarification and explaining that the Homework will be done as soon as
possible. Offer support but don’t do it for them. Encourage them to clarify instructions
in the lesson if they haven’t fully understood the task set.
 Take an interest in the marks, comments and stamps on the Homework which your
son/daughter gets back – celebrate success and give the clear impression that
Homework is important and valuable.
 If you have any concerns/queries regarding Homework, do contact the College.
(Extension numbers for each department appear on their Homework Guide)
 Homework guidance can be accessed through the College website. Also useful is:
Useful websites: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools
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Key Tasks for Students
 Copy your Homework timetable from your Homework Diary onto the blank timetable in
this guide.
 Write down exactly what you have to do in the lesson. If no Homework is set make a
note of this too with the reason why, e.g. Supply Teacher.
 Record when it has to be handed in.
 Ask if you are not sure what the task means and check with the teacher if you are not
sure what books you will need etc.
 Make sure you bring home everything you need to do the Homework.
 Use your Homework Diary to remind you what to do.
 Work independently to complete tasks, spending the correct amount of time. Do your
best without someone standing over you.
 Ensure that Homework tasks are explicit and neatly presented with the date,
page/exercise references and heading as appropriate.
 If you need help with Homework then take advantage of the support offered in College
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EXMOUTH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HOMEWORK TIMETABLE
YEAR 9
DAY
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MONDAY
Due in On:
TUESDAY
Due in On:
WEDNESDAY
Due in On:
THURSDAY
Due in On:
FRIDAY
Due in On:
Homework is both important and necessary.
Please fill in this template, copying from your Homework Diary, so that you can check when
Homework is due from each department and organise your time accordingly.
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What to Do If You Have Concerns Regarding
Your Son/Daughter’s Homework
General concerns e.g. failure to write Homework in the Homework Diary:
Contact the tutor either through a note in the Homework Diary or a telephone call.
A problem or query regarding a particular subject:
Contact the Head of Department.
Serious concerns involving more than one subject eg quality of Homework provision
or issues with marking contact direct:
Head of Year 7
Head of Year 8
Head of Year 9
Head of Year 10
Head of Year 11
Mr I Urmston
Miss L Edwardson
Ms A Thorn
Mr B Findel-Hawkins
Mr A Bown
Deputy Principal KS3
Assistant Principal KS3
Deputy Principal KS4/5
Mr G Allen
Miss H Miles
Mr D Turner
01395 255676
01395 255675
01395 255674
01395 255607
01395 255612
01395 255613
01395 255650
01395 255677
If homework issues are part of a wider concern regarding your child’s learning please
contact Learning Support:
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SENCO – Ms S Walker – Direct Line: 01395 255632
Assistant SENCO – Mrs T Donohue – Direct Line: 01395 255745
College Telephone Number: 01395 264761
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ART & DESIGN DEPARTMENT
Head of Department:
Telephone Ext:
Mrs J Honour
5642
How can I help my child?
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Provide a quiet place to study
Ensure your child has appropriate equipment & materials – at least one 2B pencil
and a set of coloured pencils
Discuss work and ideas
Encourage your child to show off their skills and have confidence in their ideas
Skills covered: Year 9
Rotation through:
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Painting and Drawing
Printmaking
3D – Ceramics
Key Areas for Assessment
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Observation skills
Skilful use of a range of media, techniques and processes
Developing personal ideas and presenting them in a creative and effective way
Reviewing and modifying work
Analysing the work of other artists and cultures and using this information to
inform your own work
Homework Set:
 Once a fortnight a general 50 minute homework will be given to the whole of year 9
 In intermittent weeks homework may be set by individual teachers
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CLASSICS DEPARTMENT
Head of Department:
Telephone Ext:
Mr N Gayle
5633
How can I help my child?
Latin is an inductive course based entirely on Latin to English. Therefore the vast
majority is learning vocabulary. Some subsidiary homework will be occasionally set in
relation to cultural and historical aspects
Parents and carers can most usefully support their child by encouraging them to learn on
a little-and-often basis, e.g. 2 words a day
Main Topics covered: Year 9
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All grammar/syntax/ and vocabulary in Book 1 Oxford Latin Course and start
Book ii
GCSE Preparation
Roman Festivals
Design a Roman Artefact
Key Areas for Assessment
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All grammar and vocabulary covered
Homework Set:
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Learning vocabulary and grammar
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Research Roman Festivals and Artefacts
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DRAMA DEPARTMENT
Head of Department:
Telephone Ext:
Mrs S Wright
5655
How can I help my child?
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Develop research skills through search engines, books, media
Help learn lines and prompt when necessary
Provide rehearsal space and encouragement
Learn stage combat rules (health & safety)
Conventions of script writing
Main Topics covered: Year 9
Autumn Term:
Script into performance
To include: duologues
Spring Term:
Improvisation Activities
Devised theatre project – whole group performance – devised
To include Physical Theatre
Summer Term:
Conflict
Stage combat skills – building on argument
Key Areas for Assessment
Autumn Term:
Interpret a script.
Sustain a role in performance.
Understanding the performance techniques needed to bring a
script to life.
Spring Term:
Through improvisation and devising skills perform and evaluate an
original piece of work.
Summer Term:
Learn to use stage combat moves creatively in performance.
Develop an argument through improvisation.
Create atmosphere and mood through performance.
Homework Set:
Autumn Term:
To learn scripted lines and research a character. To produce a
‘prompt copy’ complete with directors notes.
Spring Term:
Extended writing task to include research on chosen topic
including internet search engines. Written tasks including a
monologue.
Summer Term:
Informal written script for performance, formal written evaluation
for drama.
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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
Head of Department:
Telephone Ext:
Mrs R Wickham
5670
How can I help my child?
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Check homework is completed on time.
Listen to your child read on a regular basis – fiction and non fiction.
Encourage independent reading by helping to choose books and discussing
them.
Listen to your child read aloud draft written work to ensure clarity of expression.
Identify good examples of expression, vocabulary, imagination and thought in
written work and discuss.
Only identify common errors of punctuation and spelling and discuss. Avoid
correcting all errors. It is important that students begin to identify common
patterns for themselves.
Provide a dictionary and thesaurus and encourage your child to use them – mini
versions for use in college would be ideal.
Assist with research homework.
Assist them with their revision for all the Key Stage 3 SATs exams.
Main Topics covered: Year 9
Throughout the year, all students will cover a wide range of topics. All students will start
the year with a unit of work on Argument and Persuasion and study a Shakespeare play.
This is followed by a study of poetry from different cultures and traditions. In the Spring
Term, write for a variety of different purposes and audiences and study the opening of
Great Expectations. Students will also complete a prose Bridging Unit in preparation for
GCSE analysis. In the final half term students taking the double award for GCSE will
complete the spoken language unit (10% of their English Language GCSE). All other
students will study a play. These are supplemented with additional units on BBC School
Report Day and shadowing the Carnegie Book Medal.
Key Areas for Assessment
With the removal of SATs and implementation of APP, students will be assessed based
on the work they have completed throughout Key Stage 3. Students will also complete
two APP tasks for reading and writing in controlled conditions.
All students will be assessed for progress in Speaking and Listening, Reading and
Writing. All outcomes are linked to the key learning objectives detailed in the English
Curriculum Framework. The outcome of the Great Expectations Unit will help to inform
setting for GCSE classes.
Homework Set:
50 minutes per week. Homework tasks vary from research on a particular topic and
independent reading to the drafting of written work and completion of neat copies
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GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT
Head of Department:
Telephone Ext:
Mr. D Eynon
5649
How can I help my child?
Autumn Term:
Spring Term:
Summer Term:
Ensure they get into good habits by ensuring they have thoroughly
completed all class work and stuck in any sheets. Highlight the
relevance of the subject by listening for interesting points on the
news
A lot of work this term will require individual research – either from
books or the computer. Check that they SELECT information
appropriate to the question rather than copy everything they can
find
At this time many students who have selected GCSE Geography
as an option are actually starting the material for their GCSE.
Other students should appreciate that these are the last lessons
they will have and so the work is even more important and a topic
has been selected which should remain relevant to them even
once their course is completed
Main Topics covered: Year 9
Autumn Term:
Climate change and Polar Lands – to include the impacts upon
biodiversity and upon indigenous people such as the Inuit
Spring Term:
India and Population Change
The geography of India, including the Monsoon climate
Explaining the distribution of population in India
Looking at rural-urban migration and the impact on cities in India
Comparing the growth of population in India with the UK
Urbanisation in Brazil and the issue of street children
Summer Term:
Sustainable Development: How can resources be better used
and human behaviour be altered in order to make the world a
better place?
Main Topics covered: Year 9
Autumn Term:
Climate change and Polar Lands – to include the impacts upon
biodiversity and upon indigenous people such as the Inuit
Spring Term:
India and Population Change
The geography of India, including the Monsoon climate
Explaining the distribution of population in India
Looking at rural-urban migration and the impact on cities in India
Comparing the growth of population in India with the UK
Urbanisation in Brazil and the issue of street children
Summer Term:
Sustainable Development: How can resources be better used
and human behaviour be altered in order to make the world a
better place?
Homework Set:
Minimum 45 minutes alternate weeks. Students should also expect some extended
project work.
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HISTORY DEPARTMENT
Head of Department:
Telephone Ext:
Mr S Crick
5624
How can I help my child?
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History is about the past and very much how it affects the present. Emphasise how
contemporary events are shaped by those in the past: know the past, understand the
present!
By encouraging your child to use a wide variety of sources. e.g: books, Internet,
newspapers and TV.
A quiet space to work in – no TV!
By encouraging the completion of Homework on schedule
Main Topics covered: Year 9
“The poor bloody infantry”: 1000 years of warfare
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How and why did William conquer England in 1066?
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Crécy 1346 and Agincourt 1415:The medieval Knight humbled
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The worst kind of war: The English Civil War, 1642-9
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“The war to end all wars”: The Great War 1914-18
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“History repeat itself. Has to, nobody listens”. The causes of World War II 1939-45
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Not such a “Cold” War: East, West and the Atomic Bomb 1945 – The Present Day
Key Areas for Assessment
Assessments will be set on aspects of the topics outlined above
Homework Set:
Homework is set in accordance with Departmental policy to develop the students’ ability
in the use of sources, research skills, selection and deployment of information and the
preparation of oral presentations.
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ICT DEPARTMENT
Head of Department:
Telephone Ext
Mr M Brown
5608
How can I help my child?
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Make use of the subject support pages on the school website: Virtual Learning
Environment (VLE).
Review the ICT booklets with your son or daughter on a regular basis (progress
towards targets and performance evaluation should be clearly outlined in the
booklet).
If a pen drive is used to store data make sure it is properly labelled to ensure it
can be returned if lost.
Discuss e-safety issues with your child (on-line protection, keeping personal data
secure etc).
Main Topics covered: Year 9
Autumn Term: The “Exe-Fest” theme requiring a range of problems to be solved using
different ICT and programming tools and techniques.
Spring Term: Continuation of the “Exe-Fest” theme and preparation for “functional
skills” exams.
Summer Term: Students are moved into different sets to start the ICT work that they will
continue in year 10 depending on their option choices.
Key Areas for Assessment:
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Progress in practical work is recorded in a printed report with a marking booklet
Homework is set from a booklet of questions
Homework Set
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Students must complete questions from their homework book each term to a
satisfactory standard
Practical work is carried out in class but sometimes it is necessary to supplement
this time by working in school lunch or after school clubs or, if facilities are
compatible, at home
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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Head of Department:
Telephone Ext:
Mrs L Binks
5603
How can I help my child?
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Ensure your child has a pen, pencil, ruler and scientific calculator for every
lesson.
We advise you to purchase a Casio FX-83GT plus calculator from the Accounts
Office at the College.
Find out which day homework is set, ask to see it and check that it is completed
on time.
Talk to your child about the maths that they are studying and bring maths into
everyday conversation (when shopping, travelling etc...).
Use www.mymaths.co.uk. In particular, encourage your child to use the mental
arithmetic games regularly and extension to homework.
Make sure that you are aware of exam dates (see our website) and help your
child to revise.
Main Topics covered: Year 9
In year 9 we begin study the OCR GCSE J562 linear specification. This covers number,
algebra, geometry, measures and statistics at both higher and foundation tier. Students
follow one of the following two programmes:
The accelerated programme is intended for our most able mathematicians. Students will
sit two internal examinations in the first year in order to assess whether they are
achieving their target grade. They will then complete the course by the end of Year 10
and take their final examinations in June.
The core program is intended for the majority of the year group. Students will sit an
internal exam in the June of year 9. These students will go onto complete their GCSE
maths in year 11.
Up to date exam dates are kept on the Mathematics section of the school website.
Key Areas for Assessment
Autumn Term:
Half term progress test
Spring Term:
End of term mock exam for core students.
Mock GCSE Unit A for accelerated students.
Summer Term:
GCSE Unit A exam after half term for core students.
GCSE Unit B exam after half term for accelerated students.
Homework Set:
 Once a week (1 hour).
 Sometimes extra as extension work.
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MODERN LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT
Head of Department:
Telephone Ext:
Mrs C Gibbon
5620
How can I help my child?
 Provide access to French dictionaries/KS3 language guides (available in book
shops)
 Help to test learning homework
 Encourage an interest in France – exchanges, current affairs
 Make sure homework is done on time
 Encourage use of language Internet sites e.g. BBC Bite Size (lists available from
language teachers)
 Booklets are provided to accompany Year 9 work. Please ensure that they are
brought to all lessons.
Main Topics covered: Year 9
Autumn Term:
French revision past activities:
 TV programmes and films including cinema project work.
 Future Plans. Revise future tense.
 Why foreign languages are important.
Spring Term:
Talking about the past (imperfect tense) – when I was young.
Food & healthy lifestyle (Enterprise project).
Summer Term:
Fair Trade project on Mali.
Programme of study researching aspects of France.
Key Areas for Assessment
Autumn Term:
Spring Term:
Summer Term:
All 4 skills assessed up to Level 5.
Understanding and using past tense and future tense (top sets) in
listening, speaking, reading and writing on the topics above – peer
assessments.
All 4 skills assessed up to Level 6 on the topics above. Peer
assessment.
End of Key Stage major assessments on the work covered all
year and final level given for languages based on all 4 skills.
KS3 Certificate awarded.
Level 6 expected in top sets.
Level 7 possible for exceptional students.
Homework Set:
 Written tasks.
 Learning and practising words and phrases and grammar rules. Evidence of
learning needed – learning sheet or practice sheet.
 Set once a week (60 minutes).
 Using www.linguascope.com to practise/revise new language.
 Using www.languagesonline.org.uk to practise/revise grammar.
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MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Head of Department:
Telephone Ext:
Mr P Stock
5627
How can I help my child?
 If applicable bring instrument to music lessons
 Provide opportunity to research homework topics (visit library, internet access)
Main Topics covered: Year 9
Autumn Term:
Spring Term:
Summer Term:
Film Music
- Gershwin
- Cartoon Music
- Film Music
Musical Futures
- Music Industry
- The Beatles
- X Factor Competition
- Reggae
Dance Music
- Minimalism
- Dance Music
- Own Choice Performances
Key Areas for Assessment
Autumn Term:
Spring Term:
Summer Term:
Gershwin Performance
Cartoon Composing
Film Music Themes Performing
Listening Task
Perform ‘Let It Be’
X Factor Presentation and Performance
Reggae Composition
Listening Task
Minimalism Performance and Composition
Dance Music Performance and Composition
Own Choice Performances
Homework Set:
Tasks include: Research, Project, Explanation.
Autumn Term:
Spring Term:
Summer Term:
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Gershwin
Film Music
X Factor Presentation Planning
Reggae Homework
Minimalism Homework
Dance Music Homework
Homework is set twice per Unit
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Head of Department:
Telephone Ext:
Mr R Thompson
5743
Year 9
How can I help my child?
PE develops students’ competence and confidence to take part in a range of physical
activities that become a central part of their lives, both in and out of College.
A high quality PE curriculum enables all students to enjoy and succeed in many kinds
of physical activity. They develop a wide range of skills and the ability to use tactics,
strategies and compositional ideas to perform successfully. When they are performing,
they think about what they are doing, analyse the situation and make decisions. They
also reflect on their own and others performances and find ways to improve them. As a
result, they develop the confidence to take part in different physical activities and learn
about the value of healthy, active lifestyles. Discovering what they like to do, what their
aptitudes are at College and how and where to get involved in physical activity helps
them make informed choices about lifelong physical activity.
PE students develop personally and socially. They work as individuals, in groups and
in teams, developing concepts of fairness and of personal and social responsibility.
They take on different roles and responsibilities, including leadership, coaching and
officiating. Through the range of experiences that PE offers, they learn how to be
effective in competitive, creative and challenging situations.
In view of the above, please consider your child organising full/correct kit for every
PE lesson as their PE homework and actively encourage them to join an extra
curricular sporting club.
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RELIGION DEPARTMENT
Head of Department:
Telephone Ext:
Miss S Leslie
5625
How can I help my child?
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Encourage students to complete work from a wide variety of sources
To encourage students to answer questions fully giving reasons and opinions
Ensure they keep up to date with relevant news stories and be prepared to
discuss them
Discuss current work with them
Focus on difficult spellings and help them to learn them
Ensure homework is completed
Ensure students can compare and contrast different views and opinions
Main Topics covered: Year 9
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Ethics and relationships
Religion and the media.
Ultimate questions, why are we here?
Introduction to philosophy and Ethics at GCSE to include animal rights and
concepts of God
Key Areas for Assessment
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Various extended writing assessment
Projects and presentations
Production of resources for religion and the media
End of module tests
Homework Set:
Once every 3 weeks a full written task will be set with additional shorter tasks set in
between
Pupils will be set work to collect information from media sources.
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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Head of Department: Mrs M Hale
Telephone Ext:
5610
KS3 Science Co-ordinator: Mrs C Williamson
Telephone Ext:
5681
How can I help my child?
 Ensure they are equipped for every lesson
 Check contact book for homework set
 Access to a Key Stage 3 revision guide (available from the department for £3.00)
 Read through the revision sheets and understanding of key words. These revision
sheets can be found on the subject support area of the College website.
Main Topics covered: Year 9
Autumn Term:
On the Farm
A Model Career
Building for the Future
Flying Materials
Buying Energy
Satellites and Space
Year 9 Accelerated Groups
On the Farm
Crime Scene Investigations
Flying Materials
Buying Energy
Spring Term:
Sculpture Park
Start GCSE Work
Cleaning Up
Record Breakers
Dam It!
Science and Fiction
Crime Scene Investigations
Summer Term:
Start GCSE work
GCSE Work
Key Areas for Assessment
Autumn Term:
End of term exam and practical skills exam (ISA)
Spring Term:
Two additional KS3 exams for those students not starting the
Triple Science course
Summer Term:
GCSE Course
Homework Set:
Every unit has an INDEPENDENT LEARNING ASSIGNMENT (ILA) and a Revision
Sheet set as homework.
INDEPENDENT LEARNING ASSIGNMENT (ILA)
Students will usually be given 1 ½ weeks to complete an ILA. The ILAs provide
challenging, interesting and varied homeworks. The ILAs give students the opportunity to
develop important key skills e.g. ICT, literacy & numeracy. They will also support the
development of independent learning skills (research skills, time management and other
study skills).
If a student loses their ILA or Revision Sheet they can print one off by visiting the Science
pages on the College website. Click on the links - Subjects > Science > Key Stage 3
Science > Homework – ILAs & Revision sheets.
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TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
FOOD
Head of Department:
Telephone Ext:
Mr A Drake
5638
How can I help my child?
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Ensure that your child brings in the required ingredients to College (they should
cook on 7 occasions)
Check the contact book and ensure your child completes homework on time
Your input is required in the evaluation of practical work please
Main Topics covered: Year 9
The basic practical skills and knowledge covered can be used towards the ‘licence to
cook’ awarded at the end of the module.
 Food around the world
 Healthy eating
 Hygiene and cooking safely
 Convenience foods
Key Areas for Assessment
Students are assessed using National Curriculum levels and their response to the
following brief:
 Design and make a healthy dish traditional to a specific country
Assessment will cover:
 Researching the brief
 Practical skills used to make a bread based pizza, fruit pie, lasagne, 3 dishes of
their own choice and a final adapted recipe
 Evaluating work
Homework
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Convenience foods audit and evaluation of their use
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An investigation into food around the world
Evaluations of the dishes made in class
Magazine article on healthy eating
Write up of the final recipe
Total homework time averages 30 minutes per week
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TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
TEXTILES
Head of Department:
Telephone Ext:
Mr A Drake
5638
How can I help my child?
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Check the contact book and ensure your child completes homework on time
Main Topics covered : Year 9
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Bags
Environmental issues
Use of sewing machine in construction and embellishment
Key Areas for Assessment
Students are assessed using National Curriculum levels on their response to the
following brief:
 Design and make a bag
Assessment will cover:
 Researching the brief
 Developing and presenting ideas to answer the brief
 Justifying designs
 Practical skills used to make the bag: tie & dye, machine sewing and cut and
slash
Homework Set:
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Collect a minimum of nine images that can be used to design the bag
Investigate the use of containers made from textiles
Investigate the use of plastic bags and alternatives
Produce a production record
Complete an independent research task on fashion
Evaluate the bag
Total homework time averages 30 minutes per week
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D & T DEPARTMENT
RESISTANT MATERIALS
Head of Department:
Telephone Ext:
Mr A Drake
5638
How can I help my child?
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Check contact book and ensure your child completes homework on time
Discuss topics and processes your child is learning
Encourage your child to research their project
Main Topics covered: Year 9
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Health and safety
Use of tools, machines and processes
Product analysis
Choice of materials and properties
Formal drawing and communicating skills
Key Areas for Assessment
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Learn skills and techniques for working with a variety of materials
Efficiency of design – utilising industrial surplus
Joining materials
Finishing techniques
Development of drawing/communication skills
Evaluation
Homework Set:
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Assessment criteria are supplied with each task set showing how it will be
marked
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Total homework time averages 30 minutes per week
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D&T DEPARTMENT
SYSTEMS & CONTROL
Head of Department:
Telephone Ext:
Mr A Drake
5638
How can I help my child?
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Check contact book and ensure your child completes homework on time
Discuss topics and processes your child is learning
Encourage your child to research their project
Main Topics covered: Year 9
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Designing for a client
Design for manufacture & scaling up production
Health and safety
Use of tools, machines and processes
Working in wood, metal and plastics
Product analysis
Choice of materials and properties
Formal drawing and communicating skills
Key Areas for Assessment
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Design and make a clock to display in an art exhibition.
Modelling and design
Development of drawing/communication skills
Design process
Evaluation
Homework Set:
 All homework is set on A3 worksheets which together make up a course booklet.
 If the sheet is lost, the whole booklet for the project can be downloaded from the
College’s website and work can be submitted on A4 or A3.
 In addition to the task instructions, assessment criteria can be found at the
bottom of each sheet showing how it will be marked.
 Total homework time averages 30 minutes per week.
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