Year 10 and 11
Year 10
Slough and Eton school offers opportunities for students to develop skills and knowledge in various areas and contexts to achieve a holistic development of our students’. Year 10 is the start of the most important stage of secondary education. The two GCSE years form the foundation and sets the direction of each student’s life. As you begin preparing for your GCSEs, it’s natural to feel both excitement and perhaps a little anxiety. This is a big step in your academic journey, but it’s also a chance for you to prove to yourselves what you’re truly capable of. The effort you put in now will pave the way for your future opportunities.
Start by setting clear goals and creating a manageable study plan. Focus on understanding the material, not just memorizing it, and don’t hesitate to ask for help when you need it. Keep in mind that progress is made step by step, and it’s perfectly normal to encounter challenges along the way—what matters is how you handle them.
By following our mantra ‘Work hard, Be nice, No excuses’, students will have the best chance of meeting their potential and achieving exam success. To achieve the greatest success possible students need to be: on time to school; have minimal absences; high effort in lessons and independent study (homework); and complete all work set by their teachers. On top of this, students should attend revision sessions and devise a revision timetable to complete at home. The earlier this becomes a routine; the more likely students are to succeed.
Contact with school is vital this year. Please check school communications and WEDUC notices regularly to see what independent study your child has been given on ClassCharts and any deadlines they need to meet. Please also make sure you have access to your emails; we send out important dates and information for your child digitally more often than on paper. The first point of contact for both students and parents is the form tutor so please keep an open dialogue with them.
Year 10 students will also be doing their Work Experience in June. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to get an understanding of how the world of work really works. Please start having conversations with your child about their future and how their choice of work experience may be affected by this.
We are very much looking forward to the year ahead and really appreciate the support parents and carers continue to provide to uphold our school standards, including attendance, punctuality, behaviour, students’ uniform and appearance.
Balance is key. While it’s important to stay focused on your studies, make sure you take time to relax, recharge, and enjoy your hobbies. Keep your mind healthy, stay motivated, and take each day as a fresh chance to grow and improve.
Remember, this is your journey. Stay positive, be consistent, and believe in yourself. Your hard work and dedication will pay off!
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!
We look forward to meeting you this year, but in the meantime if you have anything you wish to discuss please do not hesitate to contact me.
Year 11
Dear Parents/Carers,
As we embark on the new academic year 2024/25, I am thrilled to be working closely with you and your child throughout this important year. As the Head of Year 11, my role is to support and guide our students through their final year of secondary education. I am committed to ensuring that each student reaches their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. Together, we will navigate the challenges and celebrate the achievements that come with this significant year.
Rewards/Trips/Prom:
Students will have the opportunity to experience exciting events in Year 11, based on meeting school standards and illustrating their commitment to their learning and progress. Our aim is to recognise students hard work, commitment and progress on a regular basis so that your child feels supported and motivated throughout year 11.
Your child can earn positive achievement points by demonstrating hard work and our CHRIST like values in lesson, around the school and through completing independent study.
Attendance and punctuality are crucial to your child making the progress they need to in order to achieve success in their exams at the end of the year and therefore, we have a strong focus on these factors. Students receive negative points every time they are late to school or a lesson and this will be considered when deciding if your child will be invited to the reward events scheduled throughout the year.
Prom is an exciting and important event to mark the end of your child’s time at Slough & Eton and it is an opportunity for them to celebrate their hard work, friendships and school experiences. The Year 11 team and other members of staff look forward to planning and attending this event and we hope it will be well attended by our students.
Uniform:
Please remind yourself of the uniform standards this year, which can be found on the school website, and continue your support in making sure your child is in correct uniform. There is a list on the website that specifies what cannot be worn. Please make every effort to help your child meet out uniform expectations including ensuring students do not have false nails or eyelashes – please make sure your child does not wear these into school as it will result in a consequence. We have uniform that we can lend to students in emergencies, however if you have any issues, please contact us to see if there is any help we can provide.
Attendance and Punctuality:
100% attendance is vital for all students, particularly in Year 11, to access the necessary learning for the GCSEs. Students are expected to be at school and in lessons on time.
Independent study:
Please support and encourage your child to complete their independent study. The work set will help your child consolidate their learning. Your child also has access to GCSEpod, an online platform which has resources for all of their GCSE subjects. They can revisit topics they are unsure of, test their understanding and preview topics they are going to cover in future lessons. Being proactive in revision and independent study will increase your child’s knowledge but also their confidence when going into their exams.
Communication:
I believe that open communication between home and school is key to a student’s success. Please check out website and WEDUC (a communication channel for parents). This platform allows us to share important updates and announcements, as well as careers and trip information updates so that you are well informed of the opportunities your child is experiencing in school. I would also like to remind you of the role of the tutor and their relationship with your child. While I am always available for communication, I want to highlight the importance of their form tutor as the first point of communication. Tutors will communicate with you regarding attendance and behaviour concerns and to share positive moments with you.
Head of Year contact: Mrs S Hind shi@slougheton.com
Form Tutor Contacts:
11 Ali – Mrs R Khan rka@slougheton.com
11 Angelou – Mrs S Fogarty sfo@slougheton.com
11 King – Mr B Jones bjo@slougheton.com
11 Parks – Miss D Horn dho@slougheton.com
11 Seacole – Mrs M Donnet mdo@slougheton.com
11 Winton – Mr S Basharat sba@slougheton.com and Mrs N Ali nal@slougheton.com
Key Dates:
• 12th Sept Welcome to Year 11 Evening
• 11th Oct CV Writing Day
• 17th Oct Slough & Eton Sixth Form Open Evening
• 24th Oct Year 11 Study Skills Session
• 7th Nov Year 11 Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Parents’ Evening
• FB 18th Nov GCSE Mocks
• WB 6th Jan Mock Results Day
• 16th Jan Grade Cards and Parents’ Evening
• 6th Feb Business Interview day
• 8th May Public Exams begin
• 21st August Results Day
Thank you for your continued support. I look forward to working with you, your child and the staff at Slough and Eton to ensure that your child has a memorable and rewarding and successful year 11.
