Key information

Year 7

Monday 15th September, 5pm - 6pm	Parent Information Evening - How to Support your Child at School (KS3 Behaviour and Systems)
Monday 13th October, 5pm - 6pm	Parent Information Evening - How to Support your Child at School (KS3 Curriculum and Assessment)
Thursday 30th April, 4.30pm - 7.45pm	Year 7 Parents Evening - on Schoolcloud

Year 8

Thursday 5th March, 5.30pm - 6.30pm	Year 8 Parents Information Evening - Option choices for Year 9
Thursday 14th May, 4.30pm - 7.45pm	Year 8 Parents Evening - on Schoolcloud

Year 9

Thursday 5th February, 4.30pm - 7.45pm	Year 9 Parents Evening - on Schoolcloud
Thursday 12th February, 5.30pm - 6.30pm	Year 9 Parents Information Evening - KS4 GCSE Options

Year 10

Thursday 18th September, 5.30pm - 6.30pm	Year 10 Parent Information Evening
Thursday 8th January, 4.30pm - 7.45pm	Year 10 Parents Evening - on Schoolcloud
Thursday 21st May, 5.30pm - 6.30pm	Year 10 Parents Information Evening - Mock Exams

Year 11

Thursday 6th November, 4.30pm - 7.45pm	Year 11 Parents Evening - on Schoolcloud
Thursday 22nd January, 5.30pm - 6.30pm	Year 11 Parents Information Evening - Revision focussed
Thursday 26th March, 4.30pm - 7.45pm	Year 11 Parents Evening - on Schoolcloud

Year 12

Thursday 4th December, 4.30pm - 7.45pm	Year 12 Parents Evening - on Schoolcloud
Thursday 23rd April, 5.30pm - 6.30pm	Year 12 Parents Information Evening - UCAS

Year 13

Thursday 23rd October, 4.30pm - 7.45pm	Year 13 Parents Evening - on Schoolcloud
Thursday 15th January, 5.30pm - 6.30pm	Year 13 Parents Information Evening - Revision focussed
Thursday 12th March, 4.30pm - 7.45pm	Year 13 Parents Evening - on Schoolcloud

 

Welcome back to Term 2!  It’s been fantastic to see our Year 7 students return with such energy and enthusiasm. To help them make the most of their learning, please ensure they come to school fully equipped each day. In particular, having two working mini-whiteboard pens is vital, as mini-whiteboard activities are a key part of our interactive teaching approach at King Alfred’s.

Please can parents ensure that their child is bringing their Yondr pouch to school each day. This is part of the Academy uniform requirement

No specific updates this week.

Year 10 had their termly celebration assembly during the last week of Term 1 to reward the hard work and effort put in by students so far this academic year. It was great to congratulate many students publicly for their outstanding efforts both in class and as part of the wider school community. Mrs Underwood and I hope everyone in Year 10 had a restful half term break and are now settled into Term 2.

Also, please keep your eyes peeled for information regarding work experience. The work experience guide book will be given to students in tutor time next week (w/c 10^th November)

As a reminder, Mini Mocks will begin during the week commencing Monday 17^th November. Students have already received their exam timetables for English, Maths, and Science, which will take place in the Exam Hall. Option subject mock exams will take place in normal classrooms during regular lesson times, with a few exceptions outlined on the exam timetables.

Please ensure that your child comes fully prepared with the correct equipment, including a clear (see-through) pencil case and a scientific calculator. Students will also receive Exam ID cards during Tutor-Time next week, which must be visible when sitting exams in the Hall.

These assessments are an important opportunity for students to practise working under exam conditions and to identify areas for improvement ahead of their final GCSEs. We encourage all students to try their very best and to use these mocks as a chance to build confidence and exam skills. To support revision, students have been given a revision booklet which can be viewed here, which provides key guidance and materials for preparation. We also encourage students to work closely with their teachers/tutors and with parents/carers at home to plan effective revision routines and seek support where needed.

Thank you for your continued support in helping students to achieve their full potential.

The Sixth Form Open Evening is on Thursday 20^th November from 5pm-8pm. This is a fantastic opportunity to speak to subject teachers, meet Sixth Form students and hear all about the Sixth Form. More details are on our website.

It is important that all students continue with the high attendance, which includes compulsory Tutor Time and PSHCE sessions, and that Sixth Formers continue to be on time for every lesson. 

The internal deadline for UCAS applications for general entry is Friday 28^th November, which is only 3 weeks away, so students need to be finalising their university choices and Personal Statements. Please can I ask that parents/carers remind their Year 13 children that Tutor Time and PSHCE are compulsory parts of their curriculum and vital opportunities for us to deliver key messages and support to students. Students who consistently fail to attend Tutor time and/or PSHE lessons will not be allowed to attend the Year 13 Ball.