Newsletter 13 - December 2012 - Faringdon Community College

Y11 Study SuccessTips for students and parents to ensure exam success0 schooldays untilthe mockexams start100 schooldays(approx)until thefirst GCSEexamWeek 4 – Revising for the mock examsThe mock exams are upon us, starting next week. Make sure you have a copy of the mock timetable and have highlightedwhen you are required to be in college, whether for an exam, science ISA or catch up session. A supervised ‘study room’ isavailable throughout the mock exam period but make sure you bring your own work or revision to complete. Below are afew tips to help you with your revision. You may not have started your revision yet – if not – NOW is a good time! It is nevertoo late to begin...• Make a realistic revision timetable that you will stick to throughout the mock exam period. This is something that can bedone in tandem between parent and child. Why not carry out intensive revision throughout the mock period and thencontinue to revise a little each night until the summer exams. This will make the information stick in your mind and prepareyou fully for the real thing!• Set up an area where you feel comfortable revising. This may be in your bedroom or a dining area – it should besomewhere without distractions (tv or internet) and somewhere which has everything you need – books, pens, pencils,highlighters, paper etc.• Find a good revision aid for each subject – this could be a book, revision guide, website or CD ROM. Some people revisebest from class notes so make sure you take your exercise books home each night.• Have a start and finish time for your revision – and stick to them.• Get into the routine of following your revision plan. Set your aim for the session and get right on with it.• Use the tips and strategies issued to parents on student review day. If you need another copy, feel free to collect one fromme or email me and I will send this to you.• Reward yourself when you have achieved your aim. Feel proud of the work you have achieved.Next week – further tips to help with last minute revision!Mr J Winter, Assistant Headteacher – Care & GuidanceJOWinter@fcc.oxon.sch.ukWork Experience at STFC RutherfordLaboratoriesIf you are in Year 10 or Year 12 and are thinking ofapplying for work experience at RutherfordLaboratories then you need to apply now!They offer opportunities in• Space Science• Lasers• Computing• Particle Physics• Engineering/TechnologyTo apply go towww.stfc.ac.uk/Public+and+Schools/2593.aspxor email ralworkexp@stfc.ac.ukTHE CLOSING DATE IS 31ST DECEMBER 2012 FOR 2013PLACEMENTSIf you need any help please see me.Tina BelcherCareers AdviserTHE LAST DAY OF TERM IS FRIDAY 21STDECEMBER, BUSES WILL DEPART AT 1PM.Christmas Lunch will be onThursday 20th December,Students can pre-order andpre-pay, the cost is £2.502 courses, including aChristmas cracker .Vivo points canbe used as payment.No other hot food will beavailable on that day.UNIFORMMaintaining High StandardsWe believe that a smart appearance indicates a pride inoneself and the college. At Faringdon Community College ahigh standard of personal appearance is expected of allstudents and anyone arriving at college in non-uniform mayexpect to be sent home to get changed.We do feel however that there are still some students who arenot meeting the standards we would like. At the end of termwe will be sending letters home to some students indicatingwhat aspect of uniform needs improving for the new year andwould appreciate the support of parents to address this.If further clarification is needed on the correct school uniformthis can be found on page 7 of the student planner or on theschool website.