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  • Friday 22 September 2023 Y11 October Assessments Please see below the timetable for the Y11 October mock exams. Subjects which do not appear on the timetable will be assessed in lessons. Students should now be spending between one and two hours at the end of the school day completing their homework and starting their revision for these exams. Please remember to check Show my Homework for the tasks students are being set, and prioritise speaking with your child if they receive a concern for missing homework.
  • Friday 22 September 2023 Y11 Drama Donmar Warehouse trip Y11 Drama pupils will be going to see Next to Normal at the Donmar Warehouse. They had a workshop last Wednesday in preparation for us to see and analyse it. It looks at mental health and bereavement. This is going to help them for their Live Theatre Evaluation which makes up part of the 40% written element in their final exam.
  • Friday 14 July 2023 LaSWAP updates for Y11 We had an excellent turn out from Acland Burghley Y11s. We hope you found the day engaging and helpful – please get in touch if you have any pathways questions, including about LaSWAP.
  • Friday 30 June 2023 New Y11 end of year exams Students by now will have finished the majority of their revision for their end of year exams, so it is now important that they are prepared for the practicalities of sitting their exams next week. Here are some top tips to being successful:
  • Friday 30 June 2023 Introduction to LaSWAP webinar https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89758488912pwd=UVU1V0tDTWJLemd4NUJDSkkrOUpLdz09
  • Friday 30 June 2023 Remote GCSE results collection If your child is not able to collect their GCSE results in person, they can request them emailed or posted, or nominate someone to collect on their behalf. This must be requested before the end of term. If you would like to request a remote results collection, please complete the form and email to the Exams Officer: ssevilla@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk Please contact Silvia at this email address if you have any questions about exams.
  • Friday 30 June 2023 LaSWAP enrolment LaSWAP enrolment for Acland Burghley students will take place on the morning of GCSE results day on Thursday 24 August. Students will be enrolled in person when they collect their results. There may be a short queue so please ask your child to wait – it won't take long!
  • Friday 23 June 2023 New Y11 revision timetables During Monday’s Personal Development session all new Y11 started their revision timetables with guidance from their tutor. Please ask to see your child’s and check in with them regularly to see that they are sticking with it or to make adaptations if it is not working.
  • Friday 23 June 2023 LaSWAP Taster Day, remote GCSE results collection and intro to LaSWAP webinar LaSWAP Taster Day is just around the corner! We are looking forward to a very busy day where our Y11s can meet hundreds of other applicants and experience a huge range of A Level, vocational and extended project qualifications alongside sessions on Russell Group universities, applying for medicine and Oxbridge.
  • Friday 16 June 2023 New Y11 end of year exams We really enjoyed sending off New Y11 to their work experience interviews yesterday and we know they are looking forward to their placements.
  • Friday 16 June 2023 Get ready for LaSWAP Taster Day LaSWAP Taster Day is just around the corner! We are looking forward to a very busy day where our Y11s can meet hundreds of other applicants and experience a huge range of A Level, vocational and extended project qualifications alongside sessions on Russell Group universities, applying for medicine and Oxbridge.
  • Friday 9 June 2023 Y11 resources and new Y11 revision support As Y11 finish some of their subjects in their GCSEs please could you think about whether you have any resources that could be returned to school. We always have students who can make use of revision guides, texts, and so on and we really appreciate the ones we get back as we can use them to support the next cohort.
  • Friday 9 June 2023 New Y11 GCSE French/Spanish Speaking mock exam This is our first speaking practice under exam conditions that will take place on one of the following dates in the AEN department: Tuesday 20 June, Wednesday 21 June and Thursday 22 June.
  • Friday 26 May 2023 Y10 end of year exams and Y11 revision On the Year 10 page of the school website is the end of year exam timetable for our current Y10s. Please do encourage your child to begin their revision over the half term. We have four school weeks left when we return in order for them to prepare.
  • Friday 19 May 2023 Y10 Information Evening and Y11 revision opportunities Is taking place on Thursday 18 May at 5.30pm. Please attend with your child for a chance to hear more information about how students should be preparing for their end of year examinations as well as hints and tips to be a successful Y11 student.
  • Friday 28 April 2023 LaSWAP conditional offers Congratulations to all Y11 students who have received their conditional offers for LaSWAP this week. This is a summary of the discussion the student had with their interviewer and their chosen/most appropriate pathway at LaSWAP. Not all students will receive a conditional offer – if your child hasn’t and you are concerned, please contact me. If you would like an electronic copy of your child’s conditional offer, please email me directly and I am very happy to send one over.
  • Friday 21 April 2023 Y11 French/Spanish GCSE speaking exam Please find the dates of the speaking exams (25% of the GCSE grade) that will take place on one of the following dates: Monday 24th April , Tuesday 25th April , Wednesday 26th April and Thursday 27th April.
  • Friday 31 March 2023 LaSWAP applications and conditional offers Thank you to all the Y11 students who have attended their pathways interviews over the last half term. There has been a brilliant turnout overall.
  • Friday 17 March 2023 Y11 Easter revision opportunities Well done to Y11 for completing their March mock examinations. They will receive their results in lessons as their papers are marked and you will receive a report after the Easter break.
  • Friday 17 March 2023 Y11 French/Spanish GCSE speaking mock exams This is our last practice before the real exam (25% of the GCSE grade) that will take place on one of the following dates: Monday 24 April, Tuesday 25 April, Wednesday 26 April and Thursday 27 April.
  • Friday 3 March 2023 Y11 key dates We were very impressed with the attitude of Y11 in their maths mock exam yesterday. Students were very absolutely ready to learn in their revision sessions and very focussed in the exam hall itself. We know they will now be working hard to replicate this in their March mock exams taking place in two weeks time.
  • Friday 24 February 2023 Y10 mid-year assessments and Y11 revision Y10 are starting their mid-term assessments in one week.
  • Friday 27 January 2023 Webinar recording: LaSWAP applications and pathways interviews for Y11 families Thank you to all the families who attended our webinar. You can find the slides and link to the recording on the Y11 page of the Acland Burghley website.
  • Friday 20 January 2023 LaSWAP Applications now open! Information and webinar. LaSWAP applications for current Acland Burghley students are now open! From Monday 16 January, tutors will be introducing the application form in their tutor sessions. Key things to note:
  • Friday 20 January 2023 Y11 out of lesson opportunities The schedule below tells you when different staff members are available to work with Y11 students out of lessons. At this stage in the year we recommend that all Y11 students are in school at the end of the day until 4.30pm; either with a subject teacher or in the library. Please take some time to review the schedule with your child and plan which they need to take advantage of. As always, do feedback to us if there is anything else we can do to support your child.
  • Friday 13 January 2023 Y10 Parents' Evening We look forward to welcoming all families to the school on Thursday 19 January for Y10 Parents’ Evening 4.30-7pm.
  • Friday 6 January 2023 Y11 French/Spanish Speaking mock exam dates This is our second speaking practice under exam conditions that will take place on one of the following dates at the back of the library: Monday 9 January, Tuesday 10 January and Wednesday 11 January.
  • Friday 18 November 2022 Y11 key dates Below is a reminder of the key dates upcoming for Y11. Please do sign up for the LaSWAP Open Evening via the link.
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