Biology
Students are welcome to see Mr Finlay during any timetabled class throughout the weeks of study leave. Room G21.
- Study tutorials for Year 14 will be held on Mondays and Fridays periods 1 and 2 (Week 1 and 2)
- Study tutorials for Year 13 will be held on Tuesdays Periods 1 and 2 (Week 1 and 2)
- Study tutorials for Year 12 will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays period 1 (Week 1) and Wednesdays periods 1 and 2 (Week 2)
Students are welcome to see Mrs Wilkinson during any timetabled class throughout the weeks of study leave. Room G19.
- Study tutorials for Year 12 will be held on :
- (Week 1) Monday Period 2, Tuesday Period 2, Wednesday period 4, Thursday period 3 and Friday Period 3.
- (Week 2) Monday Period 2 and 4, Wednesday Period 4 and Thursday Period 1.
Students are welcome to see Dr Winder during any timetabled class throughout the weeks of study leave. Room G24.
- Study tutorials for Year 13/14 will be held on Wednesdays periods 1 and 2 (Week 1 and 2)
- Study tutorials for Year 13/14 will be held on Tuesdays Periods 4 and 5 (Week 2)
- Study tutorials for Year 12 will be held on Mondays period 3 and Thursdays periods 1 (Week 1 and 2)
Students are welcome to see Mr Mac during any timetabled class throughout the weeks of study leave. Room G23.
- Study tutorials for Year 14 will be held on Tuesdays periods 1, 2 and 3 (Week 1 and 2)
- Study tutorials for Year 13 will be held on Wednesdays Periods 1 and 2 (Week 1) and Thursdays period 4 and 5 (Week 2)
Business Studies
Year 14 Support Classes for A21 - Mrs Oliver
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Objectives | 6 May | 10.00 – 11.00 | S9 |
| Business Planning | 10 May | 10.00 – 11.00 | S9 |
| Decision Trees | 10 May | 1.10 – 2.20 | S9 |
| Contingency Planning | 12 May | 10.00 – 11.00 | S9 |
| Ratios | 12 May | 2.20 – 3.20 | S9 |
| Top-up revision | 16 May | 2.20 – 3.20 | S9 |
| Exam focus | 17 May | 9.00 – 10.00 | S9 |
| Top-up revision | 18 May | 11.35 – 12.35 | S9 |
| Top-up revision | 19 May | 10.00 – 11.00 | S9 |
| A21 Exam | 19 May | 1.30 – 3.30 | S9 |
Year 14 Support Classes for A22 - Mrs Oliver
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globalisation, Ethics, Culture, exam focus | 20 May | 9.00 – 11.00 | S9 |
| Top-up revision | 24 May | 10.00 – 11.00 | S9 |
| A22 exam | 24 May | 1.30 – 3.30 | S9 |
Year 13 Support Classes for AS1 - Mrs Oliver
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Ownership | 18 May | 1.10 – 3.20 | S9 |
| Central Purpose, Investment and Productivity | 19 May | 1.10 – 3.20 | S9 |
| Markets, Forces, Demand and Supply, Elasticity | 23 May | 2.20 – 3.20 | S9 |
| Spectrum of Competition | 24 May | 11.35 – 2.20 | S9 |
| Market Research | 25 May | 11.35 – 12.35 | S9 |
| Marketing Mix | 26 May | 1.10 – 3.20 | S9 |
| Market Planning and Strategy | 30 May | 9.00 – 10.00 | S9 |
| Quality Management | 1 June | 9.00 – 10.00 | S9 |
| Top-up revision | 2 June | 1.10 – 3.20 | S9 |
| Exam focus | 7 June | 10.00 – 12.35 | S9 |
| Exam focus | 8 June | 10.00 – 12.35 | S9 |
| Exam technique | 9 June | 1.10- 3.20 | S9 |
| AS1 Exam | 14 June | 1.30 – 3.00 | S9 |
Year 12 Unit 2 Support Classes - Mrs Oliver
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Growth | 17 May | 2.20 – 3.20 | S9 |
| International Business | 19 May | 9.00 – 10.00 | S9 |
| E-Commerce | 24 May | 2.20 – 3.20 | S9 |
| Business Plan | 24 May | 2.20 – 3.20 | S9 |
| Managing People | 26 May | 9.00 – 11.00 | S9 |
| Finance | 27 May | 9.00 – 11.00 | S9 |
| Top-up revision | 31 May | 2.20 – 3.20 | S9 |
| Exam focus | 2 June | 9.00 – 10.00 | S9 |
| Exam focus | 7 June | 1.10 – 3.20 | S9 |
| Exam technique | 9 June | 9.00 – 10.00 | S9 |
| Unit 2 Exam | 10 June | 1.30 – 3.10 | S9 |
Year 11 Support Schedule - Mrs Oliver
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research, Sampling | 21 April | 3.30 – 4.30 | S9 |
| Product, Life Cycle, Extension Strategies | 28 April | 3.30 – 4.30 | S9 |
| Price, Place, Promotion | 5 May | 3.30 – 4.30 | S9 |
| Review of Mock exam | 9 May | 1.10 – 2.20 | S9 |
| Business Ownership | 11 May | 1.10 – 2.20 | S9 |
| Exam focus | 13 May | 10.00 – 11.00 | S9 |
| Competition and Sources of Finance | 12 May | 3.30 – 4.30 | S9 |
| Aims, Stakeholders, Customers, Resources, Entrepreneurs | 16 May | 10.00 – 11.00 | S9 |
| Production | 18 May | 10.00 – 11.00 | S9 |
| Exam focus | 20 May | 11.35 – 12.35 | S9 |
| Exam focus | 19 May | 3.30 – 4.30 | S9 |
| Exam technique | 23 May | 1.10 – 2.20 | S9 |
| Unit 1 Exam | 25 May | 9.15 – 10.35 | S9 |
Business Studies Revision Schedule - Mrs Proctor
| 16 May (W2) | 23 May (W1) | 30 May (W2) | 6 Jun (W1) | 13 Jun (W2) | 20 Jun (W1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | P2 – Year 14 BS | P2 – Year 13 BS | ||||
| Tues | P3 – Year 12 BS A22 Exam 1.30 pm |
P3 – Year 13 BS P4 – Year 12 BS |
P1 – Year 13 BS P3 – Year 12 BS |
AS1 Exam 1.30 pm | P1 – Year 13 BS | |
| Wed | P1 – Year 14 BS P3 – Year 12 BS |
GCSE U1 Exam 9.15 am Not available |
P3 – Year 12 BS | P1 – Year 13 BS P3 – Year 12 BS |
AS2 Exam 1.30 pm | |
| Thurs | P2 – Year 12 BS A21 Exam 1.30 pm |
P2 – Year 12 BS | P2 – Year 12 BS | |||
| Fri | P3 – Year 14 BS | P1 – Year 13 BS | P1 – Year 13 BS GCSE U2 Exam 1.30 pm |
P1 – Year 13 BS | Not available |
Unit 2 GCSE Business Studies Support (Year 12) - Mrs Proctor, S10
| Date | Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 18 May 2016 | P3 – 11.35 am | Developing Examination Technique Finance - Ratios – Final Accounts and Statement of Financial Position |
| Thursday 19 May 2016 | P2 – 10.00 am | Finance – Ratios – Final Accounts and Statement of Financial Position Cash Flow Forecasts |
| Tuesday 24 May 2016 | P3 – 11.35 am | Finance – Cash Flow Forecasts |
| Wednesday 25 May 2016 | 9.15 am | Unit 1 Examination |
| Tuesday 31 May 2016 | P4 – 1.10 pm | Finance - Break-Even Managing People – Recruitment and Selection Developing People – Training |
| Wednesday 1 June 2016 | P3 – 11.35 am | Developing People – Motivation and Appraisal |
| Thursday 2 June 2016 | P2 – 10.00 am | Business Growth - Business Success or Failure, Business Growth, International Business |
| Tuesday 7 June 2016 | P3 – 11.35 am | Business Growth - E-Commerce, Business Plan |
| Wednesday 8 June 2016 | P3 – 11.35 am | General topics – based on pupil progress and feedback |
| Thursday 9 June 2016 | P2 – 10.00 am | General topics – based on pupil progress and feedback |
| Friday 10 June 2016 | 1.30 pm | Unit 2 Examination |
AS2 AS Business Studies Support (Years 13/14) - Mrs Proctor, S10
| Date | Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2016 Monday | P2 – 10.00 am | Developing Examination Technique Organisational Design |
| Tuesday 31 May 2016 | P3 – 11.35 am | Communication Motivation |
| Friday 3 June 2016 | P1 – 9.00 am | Non-monetary Methods of Motivation Principles of Management and Leadership |
| Tuesday 7 June 2016 | P1 – 9.00 am | Investing in People |
| Wednesday 8 June 2016 | P1 – 9.00 am | Break-even Analysis |
| Friday 10 June 2016 | P1 – 9.00 am | Budgeting, Cash Flow and Variance Analysis |
| Tuesday 14 June 2016 | 1.30 pm | AS1 Examination |
| Friday 17 June 2016 | P1 – 9.00 am | Budgeting, Cash Flow and Variance Analysis |
| Friday 17 June 2016 | P1 – 9.00 am | Final Accounts |
| Wednesday 22 June 2016 | 1.30 pm | Final Accounts, Depreciation |
A21/2 A2 Business Studies Support (Year 14) - Mrs Proctor, S10
| Date | Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 9 May 2016 | P2 – 10.00 am | A21 - Developing Examination Technique Stakeholder Objectives |
| Tuesday 10 May 2016 | P5 – 2.20 pm | A21 – Business Strategy and Planning |
| Thursday 12 May 2016 | P1 – 9.00 am | A21 – Business Strategy and Planning |
| Friday 13 May 2016 | Ps 2&3 10.00 am | A21 – Company Accounts |
| Wednesday 18 May 2016 | P1 – 9.00 am | A21 – Investment Appraisal |
| Thursday 19 May 2016 | 1.30 pm | A21 Examination |
| Friday 20 May 2016 | P3 – 11.35 am | A22 – Developing Examination Technique |
| Monday 23 May 2016 | P2 – 10.00 am | A22 – Macroeconomic Framework, Change |
| Tuesday 24 May 2016 | 1.30 pm | A22 Examination |
Chemistry
Year 11
Wednesday 18th June 9.00am - 3.20pm
Year 12
Thursday 2nd June 1.10-3.20pm
Tuesday 7th June 9.00-3.20pm
Monday 13th June 9.00-3.20pm
Year 13
| Date | Time | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 17th May | P1-2 | 3B |
| Thursday 26th May | P3-5 | 1 |
| Tuesday 7th June | P1-2 | 3B |
| Thursday 9th June | P3-5 | 1 |
| Thursday 15th June | P3-5 | 2 |
| Tuesday 21st June | P1-2 | 2 |
Year 14
| Date | Time | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 23rd May | P2-5 | 1 |
| Monday 6th June | P2-5 | 2 |
| Wednesday 8th June | P1-4 | 4 |
| Monday 20th June | P2-5 | 5 |
Teachers will also be available at times when the classes are usually timetabled and students are encouraged to seek help if needed during these times.
Drama
Students are welcome to see Mr McClarty during any timetabled class throughout the weeks of study leave. Room A20.
Shakespeare and Exam Support Tutorial: 20th May P2 – P4.
If a student wants/needs any further additional help on the day before the exam, Thursday 19th May 2016, that is also possible during periods one and two.
English and English Literature
The department operates an ‘open door’ policy during periods of Study Leave. Pupils are welcome to call in with their English teacher, at a time when the pupil would have been in English class, to ask questions or leave practice examination responses to be assessed. In addition to this, the following sessions will be running:
Year 12 English Language
Unit 2 Revision Classes:
Thursday 28th April 3.20 p.m. – 4.20 p.m. in G7 with Mrs Geddis
Thursday 5th May 3.20 p.m. – 4.20 p.m. in G7 with Mrs Geddis
Thursday 12th May 3.20 p.m. – 4.20 p.m. in G7 with Mrs Geddis
Year 12 English Literature
Wednesday 18th May 2.20 p.m. – 4.20 p.m. in G7 with Mrs Geddis – To Kill A Mockingbird
Wednesday 25th May 9.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. in G7 with Mrs Geddis – Poetry & Dancing at Lughnasa
Wednesday 1st June 1.10 p.m. – 3.20 p.m. in G7 with Mrs Geddis – Language Unit 2
Year 13 English Literature
Friday 27th May 10.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. in G7 with Mrs Geddis – Poetry
Thursday 1st June 11.35 a.m. – 12.35 p.m. in G7 with Mrs Geddis – Mansfield Park
Year 14 English Literature
Wednesday 4th May – 9.00 a.m. – 3.20 p.m. in G12
Wednesday 11th May – 9.00 a.m. – 3.20 p.m. in G12
A further two intensive revision sessions have been organised for Year 14 English Literature students next Wednesday (all day), 11th May 2016, and P1 - 3 next Thursday 12th May 2016.
If a student wants/needs any further additional help on the day before the exam, Thursday 19th May 2016, that is also possible during periods one and two.
French
All AS students are welcome to see Ms Mimnagh during any timetabled class throughout the weeks of study leave.
- Study tutorials for Year 13 will be held on Wednesdays Period 4 (Week 1)
- Study tutorials for Year 13 will be held on Mondays Period 3 (Week 2)
Geography
Year 12 Geography: Mrs Wylie’s Class
| Date | Time | Focus | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 16th May | 11.35 – 12.35 | Physical Geography | Theme A: The Dynamic Landscape – Rivers, including map-work |
| Thursday 19th May | 1.10 - 2.20 | Theme A: The Dynamic Landscape – Coasts, including map-work | |
| Friday 20th May | 9.00 - 10.00 | Theme B: Our Changing Weather and Climate | |
| Monday 23rd May | 11.35 – 12.35 | Theme C: The Restless Earth | |
| Tuesday 24th May | 1.30 – 3.00 | EXAM | Unit 1 Exam (Physical Geography Topics) Theme A: The Dynamic Landscape Theme B: Our Changing Weather and Climate Theme C: The Restless Earth |
| Wednesday 25th May | 9.00 – 10.00 | Human Geography | Theme A: People and Where They Live - Population |
| Friday 27th May | 1.10 - 2.20 | Theme A: People and Where They Live – Settlement, including map-work | |
| Thursday 02nd Jun | 12.45 - 1.45 | Theme B: Contrasts in World Development | |
| Monday 06th June | 11.35 – 12.35 | Theme C: Managing Our Resources | |
| Wednesday 08th June | 1.30 – 3.00 | EXAM | Unit 2 Exam (Human Geography Topics) |
Year 12: Mr Dawson’s Class
| Date | Time | Focus | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 16th May | 9.00 – 10.00 | Physical Geography | Theme A: The Dynamic Landscape – Rivers, including map-work |
| Monday 16th May | 10.00 – 11.00 | Theme A: The Dynamic Landscape – Coasts, including map-work | |
| Monday 23rd May | 9.00 – 10.00 | Theme B: Our Changing Weather and Climate | |
| Monday 23rd May | 10.00- 11.00 | Theme C: The Restless Earth | |
| Tuesday 24th May | 1.30 – 3.00 | EXAM | Unit 1 Exam (Physical Geography Topics) Theme A: The Dynamic Landscape Theme B: Our Changing Weather and Climate Theme C: The Restless Earth |
| Monday 30th May | 9.00 – 10.00 | Human Geography | Theme A: People and Where They Live - Population |
| Monday 30th May | 10.00 – 11.00 | Theme A: People and Where They Live – Settlement, including map-work | |
| Monday 6th June | 9.00 – 10.00 | Theme B: Contrasts in World Development | |
| Monday 6th June | 10.00 -11.00 | Theme C: Managing Our Resources *EXAM TIPS AND QUESTION WORDS RECAP | |
| Wednesday 08th June | 1.30 – 3.00 | EXAM | Unit 2 Exam (Human Geography Topics) |
| *IF YOU ARE IN SCHOOL, OR WANT TO CALL IN ON WEDNESDAYS PERIOD 4, I WILL TRY MY BEST TO BE AVAILABLE FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR HELP THAT IS REQUIRED. | |||
Year 13
| Date | Time | Focus | Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 16th May | 10.00 – 11.00 | Unit 1 Physical Geography | Element 1: Rivers | JWI |
| Thursday 19th May | 1.10 – 2.20 | Unit 1 Skills | PDA | |
| Monday 23rd May | 10.00 – 11.00 | Element 2: Ecosystems | JWI | |
| Wednesday 25th May | 9.00 – 10.00 | Element 3: Weather | PDA | |
| Monday 30th May | 10.00 – 11.00 | Unit 2 Human Geography | Element 1: Population | JWI |
| Thursday 02nd June | 1.10 – 2.20 | Element 2: Settlement | PDA | |
| Tuesday 07th June | 11.35 – 12.35 | Element 3: Development | PDA | |
| Wednesday 08th June | 9.00 – 10.00 | Unit 1 Physical Geography | Unit 1 Final Exam Prep | PDA |
| Wednesday 08th June | 11.35 – 12.35 | Unit 1 Final Exam Prep | JWI | |
| Thursday 09th June | 1.30 – 3.00 | EXAM | Unit 1 Exam (Physical Geography Topics: Rivers, Weather, Ecosystems + Fieldwork Skills) | |
| Friday 10th June | 1.10 – 2.20 | Unit 2 Human Geography | Unit 2 Final Exam Prep | PDA |
| Monday 13th June | 10.00 – 11.00 | Unit 2 Skills - General Geography Skills | JWI | |
| Wednesday 15th June | 9.00 – 10.00 | Unit 2 Final Exam Prep | JWI | |
| Thursday 16th June | 9.15 – 10.45 | EXAM | Unit 2 Exam (Human Geography Topics: Population, Settlement, Development + General Geographical Skills) | |
| If you have any questions or queries or want anything marked…you are welcome to call with Mrs Wylie or Mr Dawson at your “normal” geography class time. | ||||
Health and Social Care
Year 14 Unit 15
Tuesday 31st May 11.35-12.35pm
Thursday 2nd June 2.20-3.20pm
Tuesday 7th June 2.20-3.20pm
Wednesday 8th June Unit 15 Exam
History
AS Germany in F2
Revision classes for AS Germany (which will involve past paper practice) are available at the following times:
Monday 23rd May- 2.20 to 3.20 pm
Thursday 26th May- 9.00 to 10.00am
Monday 30th May- 1.10 to 3.20pm
Thursday 2nd June- 11.35 to 12.35pm
Monday 6th June- 2.20- 3.20pm
Thursday 9th June- 9.00- 10.00am
ICT
Week Beginning 23rd May
Year 13
Monday P2 - 13C
Monday P3 - 13D
Tuesday P2 - 13C
Tuesday P3 - 13D
Year 14
Thursday P2 – Mr Bell’s Class
Tuesday P1 - AS resit (Mrs Jordan’s Class)
Wednesday P2 - AS resit (Mr Bell’s Class)
Thursday P4 - AS resit (Mr Bell’s Class)
Thursday P5 - AS resit (Mrs Jordan’s Class)
Week Beginning 30th May
Year 13
Monday P3 – both classes
Year 14
Tuesday P3,4,5 – Mrs Jordan’s Class
Thursday P1,2 – Mr Bell’s Class
Mathematics
Year 12 – Further Mathematics
Thursday 26th May 9.15-10.45
Tuesday 31st May 9.15-10.45
Thursday 2nd June 11.15-12.15
Thursday 9th June 9.15-10.45
Tuesday 14th June 9.15-10.45
Friday 17th June 11.15-12.15
Monday 20th June 10.45-12.00
Year 13 – Mechanics
Friday 20th May 10.15-11.45
Monday 23 May 10.15-11.45
Year 14 – Statistics
Room F14
Thursday 12th May 9.15-10.45
Monday 16th May 9.15-10.45
Friday 27th May 10.15-11.15
Friday 3rd June 10.15-11.15
Room F7
Friday 6th May 13.00-15.00
Wednesday 11th May 13.00-15.00
Wednesday 25th May 13.00-15.00
C3 Revision Sessions (Room F6)
Wednesday 4th May 9.00-11.00
Friday 13th May 9.00-11.00
Monday 16th May 10.00- 12.35
C4 Revision Sessions (Room F6)
Wednesday 1st June 9.00-11.00
Thursday 2nd June 9.00-11.00
Friday 3rd June 2.20-16.00
Year 12 - T3 Resit (Room F9)
Wednesday 18th May 9.00 – 10.00 am
Monday 23rd May 1.10 – 2.20 pm
Tuesday 24th May 9.00 – 10.00 am
Year 12 – T6 Resit (Room F9)
Friday 27th May 10.00 – 11.00 am
Tuesday 31st May 9.00 – 10.00 am
Wednesday 1st June 9.00 – 10.00 am
Year 12 – Statistics (Room F9)
Tuesday 21st June 9.00 – 10.00 am
Thursday 23rd June 1.10 – 2.20 pm
Friday 24th June 9.00 – 11.00 am
Year 13 – C1 (Room F9)
Monday 16th May 9.00 – 10.00 am
Tuesday 17th May 11.35 – 12.35 pm
Year 13 – C2 (Room F9)
Friday 27th May 9.00 – 10.00 am
Monday 30th May 9.00 – 10.00 am
Year 12 Statistics (Room F8)
Wed 11th May 3.30 - 4.30
Wed 18th May 3.30 - 4.30
Wed 25th May 3.30 - 4.30
Wed 1st June 3.30 - 4.30
Wed 8th June 3.30 - 4.30
Wed 15th June 3.30 - 4.30
Wed 22nd June 3.30 - 4.30
Mechanics M1 (Room F7)
Tuesday 17 May 9-11am
Wednesday 18 May 12-2pm
Tuesday 24 May 12-2pm
Friday 27 May 9-11am
Monday 30 May 10am-2pm (reserve – if required/only by appointment)
Media Studies
AS & A2 Media Classes will function as normal until exams. After school classes AS Thursday.
Set of powerpoints to revise GCSE Media can be found in Shared Resources > Media Studies > GCSE > Yr 12 GCSE Exam Revision Powerpoints - Mrs Guthrie
Sociology
Year 12 Support classes for GCSE Sociology will be held on Monday 16th May from 9am to 12.30pm and Tuesday 9.00am to 3.00pm.
Sociology support for Year 13 Monday 23rd May from 1.10pm to 3.20pm.
Technology
Year 12 Mr Mallon
Week 1 - Tuesday Period 3 11.35-12.35
Wednesday Period 3 11.35-12.35
Thursday Period 2 10-11
Week 2 - Tuesday Period 4 1.10-2.20
Wednesday Period 3 11.35-12.35
Thursday Period 2 10-11
Year 12 Mr Robinson
Week 1 & 2 - Monday Period 2 10-11
Also available when Year 12 would be in normal class
Year 13 Mr Brogan
Week 1 & 2 Monday Period 1 9-11
Also available when Year 13 would be in normal class
Year 14 Mr Brogan
Week 1 & 2 Thursday Period 3 11.35-12.35
Also available when Year 14 would be in normal class
