Diary Dates

Ok so what with a throat infection and all of last week's snow I haven't seen much of my classes recently, which is a real shame.
Hopefully you've all kept up with the work I've set, particularly years 10 and 11 which it is so important to stay on top of.
Firstly a reminder. Year 10 modules are on the 4th March. i.e. 10 days after half term which is nearly upon us. If you haven't started revising yet then now is the time to put those hours in.
Expect past papers for homework and class practice.
For Year 11 I have had a standing Tuesday/Thursday revision session at lunchtimes for a while now, though this has not yet been well attended. For the next two school weeks I am giving this slot over to my 2 triple science groups in year 10. Bring your problems and misunderstandings to my room on Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes, please.
See links lower inthe blog for revision ideas....

Welcome Back

It's a new term and it's been a hectic few weeks. First there was the furore of the Year 11 Mocks and all the marking that followed, Year 11 ISA tests and then the Xmas break. Hope you all had a good rest. For Year 11 in particular now is the time to start putting in those much needed revision hours. The mocks weren't done well on the whole and mostly because factual recall was poor. Sorry guys but there is no substitute for revision - very few people can remember so much information having only done it once. On a positive note, the ISAs generall y went well with most people picking up some extra much needed marks.
Congrats to my Year 10 groups. Both did exceptionally well in their Novemeber module tests and can all be proud of their achievements. One or two people may want to think about a module retake in March, but there aren't many of these.
For Year 11 students there will be lunchtime revision surgerys running on Tuesday for Chemistry and Thursday for Physics from now on onwards. Do a little work then come along with your problems to solve.

Hapy New Year All and may you all have a happy and successful 2009.