IV Final 2021/2022 by Queen's Gate School

A guide to life in form IV 2021/22

Dear Parents, It gives me much pleasure to welcome you as Form IV parents to the academic year 2021/22. We hope that the year ahead will enable us all to have a return to some sort of post-Covid normality. We believe that the close link between School and home is of vital importance in ensuring the progress of your daughter during her time with us. At Queen’s Gate we pride ourselves on developing life-long learners. Of particular importance is learning how to embrace the academic and social challenges with which our girls meet on their school journeys. By fostering determination and resilience we believe that, at Queen’s Gate, we equip your daughter with the skills to enable her to succeed not just at school but also for the rest of her life. This booklet is designed to provide you with as much information as possible so that you have a sound understanding of what goes on during the school day and can support us in providing your daughter with the highest standard of education. General information about our School is followed by details of the curriculum which your daughter will follow during this academic year. During Form IV, your daughter will begin thinking about her GCSE choices. There will be guidance available in School through Form Tutors, our Careers advisor and your daughter’s subject staff. You will also be provided with a GCSE booklet which gives general guidance about subject choice as well as details of all the subjects on offer. Your daughter will be required to take English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, at least one Science and at least one Modern Language. She may then choose other subjects; most girls take 10 GCSEs in total, although some may take more or less than this. Throughout all of Form IV, your daughter will spend time further refining her study and examination technique to ensure that her skills are fully secure before embarking on her GCSE courses the following year. It is important that she spends time doing so in all her subjects throughout the year, even those she does not expect to pursue at GCSE and beyond, as many of the skills will be transferable between subjects. At the same time, encourage your daughter to maintain an active programme of activities both in and out of School. It is important for her to learn to juggle her academic and other commitments, ensuring that she has adequate time for both. This is particularly important following the self isolation and Remote Learning last year, when it was more challenging to become fully involved. We do hope that your daughter will have a successful and enjoyable year in Form IV, but please do not hesitate to contact either me, Miss Spencer, the Head of Lower School, Miss Davies, Head of Form IV, or the Director of Pastoral Care. With all best wishes. Mrs R M Kamaryc Principal

Purpose of the booklet This booklet has been written to help you support your daughter during her year in Form IV and has two sections: General Information, which explains the School’s routines, organisation and expectations, and Subject Details listed on page 25 which give an introduction to the subjects your daughter will study. For each subject there is a brief outline of the year’s work. Contents - The Principal’s welcome

Life in Form IV

How may I contact the School?

Who is there to help?

The PTA

Data Protection - GDPR

Our Expectations: The Code of Behaviour

Important Dates for the Year

Tests and Reporting Progress

The School Day

Punctuality

Absence

Attendance

Lunch

Lockers and Bags

Mobile Phones

The Dress Code

Extra Music Lessons

Clubs

Challenge and Enrichment

Learning Enhancement

Homework

Homework Diary

Rewards

The Queen’s Gate Award and Principal’s Award

The House System

Positions of Responsibility

The Queen’s Gate School Anti-Bullying Policy

A Time of Growing Independence

GCSE Options

IT Acceptable Use Policy for Pupils

Using School IT systems and devices

Queen’s Gate Online Parent Accounts

Personal, Social, Citizenship and Health Education (PSCHE) 20 Physical Education (PE)

An Introduction to Subjects Studied in Form IV

The information contained in this booklet is correct as at 31st July 2021. However, this information does not form part of any contract or agreement with Queen’s Gate School and the School reserves the right to alter the specifications and/or options, if necessary, during the period for which the booklet is in operation.

Life in Form IV Form IV is a year of growth. This is the final year of school life in the Lower School and this symbolic transition is matched by physical and emotional development as girls enter their teenage years. It is a year in which girls start to glimpse the people they might become. By the end of year, they will have chosen their GCSE subjects - the first important, autonomous decision they will make in their academic careers. As can be read in this booklet, Queen’s Gate offers many other opportunities for those who are eager to explore what life has to offer: as well as a range of lunchtime clubs, girls can represent the school on the sports’ field or learn to make music collaboratively by joining a choir. The school is a microcosm that prepares girls for life in the outside world where, perhaps most importantly, girls start to learn about how to function as a member of a community. We want to help the girls in Form IV to discover interests, hobbies and passions, and to forge friendships and values that will give them pleasure far into the future as a foundation for their adult lives. Form IV is a year for girls to harness their growing energy and amaze themselves with what they can achieve. To do this, they need help, support and clear boundaries. At school, we aim to do this by engaging with the girls as they strive to explore their interests, rewarding effort and attainment generously, and giving clear parameters to keep within as they work towards their goals. At home, they need support in their studies and other areas of endeavour, but also a safe environment to develop the friendships that are so important to young people. Every age has its challenges for parents. Vigilance, as well as an open and honest dialogue with children, will help to safeguard them from the pressures and distractions they are subjected to as teenagers. I invite girls entering Form IV to relish the challenge of this exciting year. They should always seek out opportunities to help one another and guide those in the years below them, develop and treasure knowledge in their subjects, nurture their gifts and embrace the possibilities that life offers. It has been said that the sculptor finds the statue in a block of stone. Each child is both marble and artist, and, with the help of the adults in their lives, will uncover their masterpiece. Miss Davies Head of Form IV

• The School Counsellors: Mrs Julie Johnson and Ms Araminta Scarfe are in school weekly to offer individual counselling sessions for the girls. These need to be booked in advance via the Head of Section or Director of Pastoral Care. • MyQG: Your daughter’s timetable and a list of her teachers are available on MyQG, our e-learning platform, and will also be sent to you in September. Additionally, you will find curriculum resources and revision materials on the platform and some teachers set homework tasks via MyQG as well. All parents are strongly encouraged to make use of MyQG. Should you require any assistance logging in to this useful resource, please contact our IT support team at: itsupport@queensgate.org.uk

Please telephone the School Secretary Mrs O’Rourke on 020 7589 3587 or email secretary@queensgate.org.uk. Our policy is to route all communications through the School Office. Teachers are not able to be in direct email communication with parents because of their teaching and other commitments in a busy school day. The School Secretary can answer general questions or will pass on a message.

Who is there t0 help?

The Parent Teacher Association

• The Form Tutors and Deputy Form Tutors: These teachers will see your daughter at three points in the School day and take care of any day-to-day problems.

The Queen’s Gate PTA is a working group of volunteer parents set up to provide a support network for parents and to organise Queen’s Gate social and fundraising events throughout the year, such as the Christmas Fair, to raise money for the school and charities. Each Form has one or more representatives on the PTA committee which meets approximately four times a year. PTA representatives also organise information coffee mornings for parents and provide an additional link between parents and the school. We welcome input and involvement from all parents whether for a specific event or as a member of the PTA committee.

• The Head of Form IV: Miss Davies is responsible for the year group and can help with any matters concerning your daughter’s academic progress or pastoral wellbeing. • The Head of the Lower School: Miss Spencer oversees Remove LIV and IV. • The Director of Pastoral Care: Ms Charlotte de la Peña can also help with any matters concerning your daughter’s pastoral wellbeing. • The Bursar: Mr Cubitt can help with any enquiries about fees. His direct line is 020 7594 4983

The PTA will contact you soon to ask whether you consent to them using your details for a contact list which will be distributed to you and other parents in your daughter’s Form.

• The School PSCHE Consultant: Mrs Julie Johnson comes into school regularly to teach Personal, Social, Citizenship, Health and Economic Education lessons (PSCHE)

How may I contact the School? • Who is there to help? • The PTA

How may I contact the School?

GDPR • Our Expectations: The Code of Behaviour

Data Protection - GDPR

• Classroom furniture and equipment should be treated with respect and should not be moved without staff permission.

The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is a law that was introduced in the UK (and the EU) in May 2018 to protect people’s data (information). It requires all companies and organisations operating in the UK and EU to have a Privacy Notice to outline the ways in which data is collected and used. At Queen’s Gate, we collect and use data to provide and enhance our pastoral care, to inform our academic tracking and monitoring, to ensure that all policies and risk assessments are informed by accurate data and to ensure that we fulfil our legal duties. You can read the full Privacy Notice on the School’s website here: http://www.queensgate.org.uk/ terms.

Outside the Classroom • You should walk on the left in corridors and on the stairs and allow others to pass you. You must not create so much noise that it will disturb others. You must take care when examinations take place and obey any ‘Silence’ and ‘No Entry’ notices. • When moving between the school buildings, you need to walk swiftly (without running) and watch out for traffic when crossing roads. • On the pavements you should show courtesy to members of the public; remember that a crowd of young people can be intimidating. You should also refrain from eating and drinking whilst walking near the School.

Our Expectations: The Code of Behaviour

Personal Property • Never open another person’s desk or bag, or interfere with anyone else’s property. If you leave property (coats, bags etc.) unattended, it is at your own risk. • Outdoor clothes should be hung on pegs in the Form Room or kept in lockers. Bags should always be in lockers. • Money and valuables must be locked in your locker or given into the School Secretary’s office for safe-keeping. • No digital device that plays music, connects to the Internet or allows you to make a ’phone call may be used from 8.35am– 4.10pm. Any such device must be switched off during the day and only removed from your locker when you leave the School. If you are found with a digital device around the School, it will be confiscated until 4.10pm and a letter will be sent home to your parents. • If you arrive in School early, you may contact your parents on entering the building to inform them that you have arrived safely. This means that you may use your mobile phone, briefly, on the ground floor as you arrive at School but no girl should be seen using their mobile phone (or other personal digital device) in their

This Code of Behaviour is printed in each girl’s homework diary. It has been drawn up to ensure the smooth running of our School and to promote consideration for others in the School and in the community.

At Queen’s Gate • We expect high standards of behaviour at all times both in the classroom and outside. • We aim to create a community where consideration and respect are shown to all its members and their property. • Good manners and politeness are expected in all situations. In the Classroom • You should arrive punctually at each lesson with the correct equipment. • When a member of staff or a visitor enters a classroom, you should stand up until he/she has addressed you; you should reply accordingly before sitting down. • You should get on with your work quietly and sensibly in lessons. You should never talk when staff are talking and should put your hand up to ask or answer a question.

You must not • Bring any illegal substance, tobacco, e-cigarettes/vaporisers, or alcohol into School. • Smoke or vape in the School or within 500 meters of the School. The above are matters for suspension or expulsion.

Form Room or anywhere above the ground floor - even if the School day has not officially started. All such devices must be locked away safely. • You may not bring your own laptop, netbook or iPad into school unless you have permission from a teacher.

Environment • Help to keep the School tidy; this includes classrooms, corridors, labs and other areas, as well as your Form Room. • Graffiti on furniture, etc. is not permitted and is considered a serious offence. • Eating is not permitted in the corridors or on the stairs and drinks should not be carried around the School. • Always leave the bathrooms as you would like to find them. • Chewing gum is not permitted in School or when representing the School at any event. • Help the School to recycle paper and other materials.

Illness and Accidents If you feel unwell or have an accident, you must tell a member of staff straight away. Normally you will be sent to the School Office where a trained First Aider will take care of you. If you are too ill to remain at School, or if hospital treatment is necessary, then your parents will be contacted and suitable arrangements will be made. Under no circumstances should you leave the School or go home without permission, nor should you contact your parents directly on a mobile phone. If you need to take medicine at school, you should bring a letter from your parents stating when you need to take it. Your medicine must be left in the School Office. The only exception is if you have an Epi-pen or an inhaler for asthma.

Safety GYM: Nobody is allowed on the apparatus unless a member of staff is present. LABORATORIES: Nobody is allowed in the laboratories, DT workshop or ICT Room without supervision. FIRE ALARM: Silence must be observed. Leave the building in a quick and orderly manner, and line up in silence at the appointed place for registration. SECURITY LOCKDOWN: When you hear the tannoy announcement, stay in your classroom. Shut doors, locking them if possible, otherwise, blocking them with a desk. Close windows and pull down blinds. Silence is to be maintained. Lockdown will stop when you hear a further message via the tannoy system.

If you need Paracetamol, the School Secretary will only be able to give you a tablet if your parents have given written permission.

If you see something which is a health and safety risk, you must tell a teacher or a member of the caretaking staff.

Important Dates for The Year

Important Dates for The Year • Tests & Reporting Progress

Term Dates Autumn Term 2021

Spring Term 2022

Summer Term 2022

Term starts End of term

Mon 6th September Fri 10th December

Wed 5th January Fri 1st April

Wed 20th April Fri 8th July

Half term

Mon 18th October Fri 29th October

Mon 14th February Fri 18th February

Mon 30th May Fri 3rd June

Please support the work of the school by respecting the term dates given and make travel arrangements accordingly.

Special Events Form IV Parents’ Welcome Tea

Tuesday 7th September 4.00-5.00pm

Harvest Festival (girls only)

Thursday 7th October

Pastoral Days (girls only)

Wednesday 6th October and Thursday 3rd March 2022

Remembrance Service (girls only)

Thursday 11th November 10.45am

Christmas Fair

Saturday 4th December 11.00am

Carol Service (to which parents are invited)

Wednesday 8th December Holy Trinity Church, Prince Consort Road

Staff Pantomime (performance for parents)

Thursday 9th December

Form IV Parents’ Workshop

Wednesday 29th September ‘The Party Scene’ 6.00-7.30pm

Tests & Reporting Progress Autumn Term

Tests in most subjects during lesson time after Half Term Full reports are sent to you at the end of term

Spring Term

A Parents’ Evening to discuss your daughter’s progress and her GCSE options A grade card summarising your daughter’s progress is sent to you at the end of term

Summer Term

End of year examinations in each subject Full reports are sent to you at the end of term

Absence

The School Day

Absence from School should be kept to a minimum. If, however, your daughter is ill or there is some other legitimate reason for her not attending School please contact the School as early as possible on that day by telephoning 020 7589 3587 and leaving a message on the answering machine, or by emailing; secretary@queensgate.org.uk

Girls must be in school by this time

8.40

Registration

8.45- 9.05

Assembly/ Form period/ House Meetings/ Hymn Practice

9.05-9.40

Lesson 1

9.40-10.15

Lesson 2

If you know in advance that your daughter will be away for any reason, please send a letter addressed to the Principal, via her Form Tutor, requesting permission for her absence. In the event of unforeseen absence, your daughter should bring a note of explanation from you on her return.

Break 10.40-11.15

Lesson 3

11.15-11.50

Lesson 4

11.55-12.30

Lesson 5

12.30-1.00

Lesson 6

Attendance

Lunch 1.00-1.25 Activities 1.25

Clubs or free time

2.05

Registration in Form Room

2.15-2.50

Lesson 7

2.50-3.25

Lesson 8

3.25-4.00

Lesson 9

4.00

Registration in Form Room on non-PE Days

4.10

Girls leave school

We notice good attendance and punctuality and the names of those with no absences and no ‘lates’ are read out in final assembly. In life, as in school, it is important to fulfil commitments and this starts with the basics of being present when expected to be, and on time whenever that is at all possible. Once the girls have established this as a rule in their life, they will find it a matter of principle and pride to adhere to it. It is important for the girls to be in School at the beginning of term as an orderly start sets the tone for the rest of the term and a great deal of vital information is delivered in the first few days. It is also important to be there at the end of term in order to ensure that no lessons are missed, that any prizes can be presented and that whole school activities, which bond the community, can be enjoyed. For all these reasons, we ask that parents do not book holidays that impinge on term time and that any requests for early departure are made in writing, well in advance, to Mrs Kamaryc through her PA, Mrs Evans.

Punctuality Girls must be in School before 8.35am. It would be helpful if you could ensure that your daughter arrives well before then so that she has time to organise herself for the day and to give in homework. If a girl arrives after this time, she must sign the late list. If she is late three times, a detention will be given. If you need to drop your daughter off early, the School is open from 8.00am, with a member of staff on duty at the door from 8.15am.

The School Day • Punctuality • Absence • Attendance

8.35

After 1.25pm girls may relax elsewhere around the school or attend clubs, some of which are run outdoors. Form IV girls may also use the outdoor area adjacent to the Drama Room at break and lunch.

EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS 171 days in school year and 194 days to spend on family time, appointments, visits, and holidays.

171 days in school this year for your education

8 days missed (i.e. a week and three days of school missed)

100%

95%

Lockers and Bags

GOOD

Your daughter will be allocated a locker. She will be issued with a key for her locker and asked to attach it to a named key ring or lanyard. She will need to keep this key safe as we will charge for a new one to be cut if it is lost. We recommend that you make a second copy of her key to keep at home in case she loses hers. She should keep all valuables safe in her locker throughout the school day and when she goes to PE. Your daughter may use any bag for carrying her books but should use one which is not too bulky and fits into her locker.

Best chance of Success.

17 days missed (i.e. 3 weeks and 2 days of school missed)

25 days missed (i.e. 5 weeks of school missed)

90%

85%

COULD DO BETTER

Lunch • Lockers & Bags • Mobile Phones

Losing valuable time in lessons and getting behind with homework and revision.

34 days missed (i.e. nearly 7 weeks, or half a term of work missed)

42 days missed (i.e. more than 8 weeks of school missed

80%

75%

Mobile Phones • Girls are required to switch off and lock their mobile phones in their lockers throughout the school day from 8.35am– 4.10pm. • Girls may not use their mobile phones during the school day and any messages may only be checked after 4.10pm, and, only then, on the ground floor. If you need to get an urgent message to your daughter before 4.10pm, please ring the School Secretary, who will pass it on. • If girls are seen using their own phone during the school day or if it rings in a lesson, the phone will be confiscated until the end of the day and your daughter will be asked to collect her phone from the Head of Year or Secretary. A letter will be sent home to you so that you are aware of the problem. If a girl breaks this School rule for a second time, her phone will be retained by the Head of Year and will only be returned, in person, to one of the girl’s parents. • Parents are asked not to text or call their daughters on mobiles during the School day.

NEEDS DISCUSSION

It would be challenging to catch up effectively.

Days off School add up to lost learning

Lunch Morning break is from 10.15–10.40am and lunch is from 1.05-2.05pm. Form IV girls may eat their school lunch or their own packed lunch in one of the dining rooms or in their form rooms (packed lunch only). Girls who have school lunch are given a card displaying their name and photograph, which they are required to show the lunch staff. Anyone who does not have a card with them, and who requires lunch, is asked to fill out a slip in the Bursar’s Office before getting lunch. Please notify the Bursar by the end of term if you have selected school lunch and your daughter wishes to change to packed lunch for the following term.

The Dress Code

LAMDA If a girl has signed up for LAMDA

(London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) she will be notified of a time to meet the LAMDA specialist to arrange a suitable slot for her lessons.

Girls may wear: • Skirts or dresses which are no shorter than 8cm above the knee or no longer than midway between calf and ankle; or formal trousers of a plain subdued colour, eg; black navy or dark grey. • Small, plain studs for pierced ears (one in each lobe) • A simple neck chain with a religious symbol.

Clubs

Girls may not wear: • Any jewellery in piercings other than the ear lobes • Any other jewellery (Sixth Formers may wear discreet jewellery) • Make-up, including nail varnish (Sixth Formers may wear discreet make-up and nail varnish) • Mini-skirts or floor-length skirts • Torn trousers, shorts or jeans (Sixth Formers may wear neat jeans) • Cropped or low-cut tops which are too revealing • Tops with sequins, large multi-coloured motifs or slogans • Frayed or ripped clothing • Exaggerated fashion shoes e.g. backless sandals, high-heeled or platform shoes which are not only impractical but dangerous in a building with so many stairs. • Tattoos of any description.

There is also a wide range of musical opportunities available to girls in Form IV. Any keen singers are most welcome to join our choirs, which are called upon to perform at a variety of services and concerts throughout the year. We also have a song writing club, who meet once a week. This is open to any girl who is interested in developing her song writing skills. We have a number of instrumental ensembles that rehearse weekly. Girls will be invited to join these groups as appropriate. Any girls wishing to put their names forward to perform solos for Open Evenings, recitals or assemblies should see the Director of Music. In addition, all Form IV girls will have the opportunity to sign up for lunchtime activities. Your daughter will be asked to choose at least two of the activities offered.

In addition, noticeably dyed hair is not acceptable and expensive clothes and bags are not suitable for school.

The following table should help you if you have a query. All teachers can be reached via the School Secretary

Extra Music Lessons Weekly instrumental and singing music lessons are available for girls who wish to learn for enjoyment or work towards graded examinations. The lesson timetables are posted on the notice board outside the Music Room on the ground floor and girls are expected to make a note and remember the time of each lesson. Girls interested in learning any instrument or singing, may apply via the application form on MyQG, or contact the Director of Music who is always available to help and advise.

Club/Lesson

Teacher in charge

Music clubs & lessons Director of Music

PE clubs

Ms Gover, Director of Sport

Any lunchtime clubs

Mrs Stonehill

LAMDA (Speech and Drama lessons)

Ms Doolan

The Dress Code • Extra Music Lessons • Clubs

Music, PE, Drama and lunchtime clubs run throughout the week. There is a programme of sports clubs before School at 7.00am; breakfast is served in School following these activities. Other sports clubs take place after school.

Challenge & Enrichment • Learning Enhancement • Homework Diary

Challenge and Enrichment

English and French have two homework sessions per week. Girls should spend up to a maximum of 2½ hours per night and 3 hours at weekends. The times allocated are, of course, flexible to a degree but, should your daughter find that she has spent an excessive amount of time on one assignment, you can record any problem by writing a brief note in her homework diary and you should ask your daughter to discuss it with her Form Tutor.

The aims of the many challenge and enrichment opportunities at Queen’s Gate are to offer intellectual and cultural enrichment to all girls and to stimulate their interests outside and beyond the curriculum. Challenge and enrichment provision is incorporated into the academic, pastoral and extra-curricular aspects of the School. Each department works to enrich the educational experience of girls in their subjects and to challenge them to excel. This occurs both within and outside of lessons through, for example, extension tasks, wider reading, educational visits, competitions and visiting speakers. This academic provision is enhanced by pastoral and extra-curricular activities such as the QG Challenge, debating, Model United Nations (MUN), the Wider World lecture series, the Duke of Edinburgh award and the Pastoral Days.

Good, regular homework habits are essential right from the start. Homework should be done in a peaceful environment and without the distractions of television, iPods, mobile phones or the Internet. Encouraging your daughter to begin her homework at a set time each evening will enable her to get into a good routine quickly and feel less anxious about missing deadlines.

Homework Diary

Learning Enhancement

Your daughter will be given a homework diary which she is expected to take to every lesson and refer to at home. She should use it to note all homework deadlines and test dates as well as the date and time of any extra-curricular lessons she needs to attend. The diary contains pages where she can also record her timetable, teachers’ names, House Points and Order Marks.

If your daughter has a specific learning difficulty, please make sure you have informed the School. It is important that we are in receipt of any reports or assessments (even if you do not feel that your daughter currently needs support) so that we are best placed to monitor her performance, and provide support should the need become apparent. This may take the form of extra lessons before, during or after the school day, or an invitation to attend a Homework Club.

Homework is normally set on the day that the lesson is taught, and should be completed that evening and submitted the following morning. Some teachers may allow more than one night for homework to be done and will specify the day it is due. Your daughter should be able to plan her homework for the week and manage her time accordingly. If a girl fails to submit homework without good reason she will be given an Order Mark and parents will be informed by email. An Order Mark is the lowest form of sanction within the School and is mainly used to inform parents that a homework deadline has been missed. A lunchtime detention may be given if there is a further problem with the submission of homework. Parents will be kept informed of any continuing concerns over homework.

If you have any enquiries about this, please telephone or email the School Secretary who will pass on your message to the Head of Learning Enhancement.

Homework Homework is an extension of the study carried out in the classroom. It encourages initiative, organisation and self-discipline. Girls in Form IV are expected to spend 30-40 minutes per subject once weekly, although Mathematics,

and are run by the Sixth Form House Captains. House competitions take place throughout the year in sports, debating, photography, music and drama.

Positions of Responsibility

Rewards We recognise academic achievement, effort and progress, and positive contributions to the life of our School community.

All girls are encouraged to take on positions of responsibility, such as: • Form Captain: appointed by the staff • Form Representative: elected by the girls in the Form • Sports Captain: appointed by the PE staff • Tour Monitor: appointed by the Form Tutor

Our School rewards include: • Merits (1 point) and Commendations (3 points) which count towards House Points • Principal’s Certificate presented in assembly (6 points) • Letters/postcards to parents • Being invited to the Principal’s Lunch which is held once a term (6 Points) • Prizes: Progress Prizes are awarded each term. Subject Prizes and other special awards are presented at the end of the Summer Term • There are also ‘ad hoc’ rewards of gift vouchers for Sixth Form girls.

The Form Captain and Form Representative attend School Council and represent the views of the girls in their form. School Council is held twice a term.

Queen’s Gate School Anti-Bullying Policy Queen’s Gate School has an Anti-Bullying Policy which you can read in full on the School’s website. Queen’s Gate is a small, friendly and supportive school and, thankfully, incidents of bullying are rare. To maintain this supportive atmosphere we must all work together. The aim of the AntiBullying Policy is to ensure that all girls learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment without fear of being bullied. Bullying is anti-social behaviour and affects everyone; it is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Only when all issues of bullying are addressed will girls be able to benefit fully from the opportunities available at school. For this reason, all allegations of bullying or unkindness will be addressed and girls may be questioned about what they have seen or heard. We do not accept banter or bullying is part of growing up. Girls are encouraged to stand up for others and we promote an open door policy so that small incidents are managed before they escalate. We hope that you will support us in this approach.

The Queen’s Gate Award and Principal’s Award This is a special award which is given to recognise the number of House Points girls have achieved. The awards are presented in assembly by Mrs Kamaryc for the following numbers of points: 100 = Bronze 200 = Silver 300 = Gold 400 = Platinum 500 = Diamond.

The House System Your daughter is a member one of the four Houses: Douglas, Johnston, Spalding or Wyatt, named after former Principals of the School. House Meetings take place on alternate weeks

Rewards • Awards • House System • Responsibility • Anti-Bullying Policy

Parents are asked to monitor and sign the diary. Please make full use of the homework diary as a means of communicating with your daughter’s Form Tutor and subject staff and to check that your daughter is doing the required work.

A Time of Growing Independence

GCSE Options During Spring Term girls will follow a scheme of work designed to assist in the important decisions surrounding GCSE subject choices and will receive support from Form Tutors, subject teachers, their Head of Year and the Head of Careers. A separate Options Booklet, containing details of all subjects offered at GCSE and further guidance, will be issued in advance of the Options Parents’ Meeting in Spring Term

A Time of Growing Independence • GCSE Options

It is hard to generalise but by Form IV girls are often beginning to crave more freedom and independence to make their own decisions in life, and they may also test out the boundaries at home and in school. We recognise this as a healthy impulse and a necessary part of growing up. Adolescence, however, is also a confusing and sometimes difficult time for parents and teenagers when they can seem to rely heavily on their friends and be susceptible to pressure from their peers and the media. This can be a period of experimentation as girls struggle to establish their identity and retain their self-confidence while going through a time of physical and emotional change. Even though they may ask for more privileges and try to persuade you that all their friends have more freedom than they do, it is the very time when they need clear and fair boundaries established to help them retain a sense of security and teach them what is acceptable behaviour. When our School Counsellor speaks to Form IV girls, they tell her how much they appreciate a supportive home background with firm and yet reasonable expectations. This, of course, helps the girls to be more settled and focused in school. At this age, friendships can still be turbulent and, on the whole, it is best to allow girls to sort out these ups and downs for themselves. Many problems tend to resolve themselves and ‘blow over’ quite quickly but can be exacerbated if girls (or parents) over-react to them. Of course, if there are serious problems, please do contact your daughter’s Form Tutor or Section Head. A very helpful book for parents to read is ‘Blame my Brain’ by Nicola Morgan ISBN 9781-4063-1116-7. It is a down-to-earth yet scientific approach to the problems of adolescence and contains interesting insights into why teenagers behave as they do!

IT Acceptable Use Policy for Pupils

If you become aware of a breach of this Policy or you are concerned that a member of the school community is being harassed or harmed online, you should report it to the Director of Pastoral Care. Reports will be treated in confidence wherever possible.

At Queen’s Gate, we aim to ensure that girls have good access to digital technologies to enhance their learning and we take every reasonable precaution, including making use of monitoring and filtering systems, to ensure that girls will be safe when they use the Internet and IT systems.

CHARTER FOR THE SAFE USE OF THE INTERNET AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES AT QUEEN’S GATE SCHOOL

All girls must follow this Charter which was produced after discussion between pupils and staff.

In return, Queen’s Gate expects the girls to agree to be responsible users. All girls are expected to follow this IT Acceptable Use Policy both in school and outside school. We may impose sanctions for the misuse, or attempted misuse, of IT. Remember that the School monitors use of the School’s IT systems, and that the School can view content accessed or sent via its systems. Girls should be aware that school email and internet usage (including through school WiFi) will be monitored for safeguarding, conduct and performance purposes, and both web history and school email accounts may be accessed by the School where necessary for a lawful purpose – including serious conduct or welfare concerns, extremism and the protection of others. Any personal devices used by girls, whether or not such devices are permitted, may be confiscated and examined under such circumstances. All girls must recognise that the School can and will search for evidence of inappropriate use of technology if an allegation is made that a pupil has not followed this Policy.

Cyberbullying • Not join networking sites if we are under the minimum age indicated by the provider. For Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, Tumblr, Reddit, Snapchat, Ask.fm, Secret and LinkedIn, this is thirteen; for Whatsapp it is sixteen; for YouTube, Kik, Flickr, WeChat, Foursquare and Keek, it is eighteen, although users above thirteen may use these sites with parental permission. Therefore, no girl in Remove is to use any social networking site. • Tell a parent or teacher if we feel threatened or uncomfortable about anything online. • Use the ‘block’ or ‘report’ feature on social networking sites. • Keep names, addresses, passwords, mobile phone numbers and other personal details safe and private online. • Never put something on a social networking site which we would not pin up on the notice board in any classroom (applies to both words and images). • Use appropriate privacy settings when using social networking sites at home (N.B. Access to all social networking sites is prohibited when in school). • Take a screenshot of offending items, which can be used as evidence that bullying has taken place. • Not tick ‘like’ in response to a message or status which might hurt or offend someone. • Not circulate links to unknown or suspicious websites.

Parents and pupils are requested to read this document and return a signed copy to show their acceptance of this Policy and their support of the School in this important aspect of the School’s work. Acceptance of this Policy is a condition of access to the School’s Internet and IT systems. A deliberate breach of this Policy by a girl will be dealt with as a disciplinary matter using the School’s usual applicable procedures. In addition, any inappropriate use may result in the School restricting or withdrawing that person’s access to school Internet and IT systems.

IT Acceptable Use Policy for Pupils

As pupils we will:

• Not create, access or share content that is illegal, deceptive, inappropriate or likely to offend other members of the school community (for example, content that is obscene, or promotes violence, discrimination, extremism or raises safeguarding issues). • Not enrol other pupils in online chats unless we have their express permission to do so. • Not use another pupil’s personal property, details or passwords to access any website or app. • Not engage in any form of upskirting which is a criminal offence.

• Not access or share material that infringes copyright, and not claim the work of others as our own. • When we are allowed to communicate online with members of staff, we will use acceptable language which is appropriately formal. Messages should begin with ‘Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms…’ and end with ‘Best wishes,’ or ‘Many thanks’. • Not attempt to discover or contact the personal email addresses or social media accounts of members of staff.

Treating other users with respect

As pupils we will:

Safe use of technology and personal electronic equipment • Only access school IT systems using my own username and password, and not share my username or password with anyone else. • Use a unique, complex password, and change it immediately if there are concerns about its security. • Not attempt to bypass the content filters or other security measures installed on the School’s IT systems, and not attempt to access parts of the system that we do not have permission to access. • Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to anyone else’s computer or to confidential information to which we do not have access rights. • Not attempt to install software on, or otherwise alter, school IT systems. • Remember that the School monitors use of its IT systems, and that the School can view content accessed or sent via its systems. • Tell a teacher if we become aware of a data breach; for example, if information has been sent to the wrong person or if someone else has used my account. • Use privacy settings on social networking sites. • Exercise extreme caution in making contact with people we do not know through social networking sites. • Not create, access or share content that we know to be distressing or that encourages harmful behaviour, including material that promotes terrorism and extremist views. We will immediately report any such content, if we come across it.

IT Acceptable Use Policy for Pupils

As pupils we will:

• Recognise that the School’s Code of Behaviour and Anti-Bullying Policy applies equally to online communication. • Recognise that the School cannot guarantee the confidentiality of content created, shared and exchanged via its school systems, and that the School has a duty to report to parents or teachers online conversations which suggest that pupils are at risk, e.g. discussions of self-harming, eating disorders. • Ensure that our online communications, and any content we share online, are respectful of others and composed in a way we would wish to stand by. • Respect the privacy of others and not share photos, videos, contact details, comments or other information about members of the school community, even if the content is not publicly shared. • Treat members of staff and each other online with the same standards of consideration and good manners as we apply in face to face contact. • Pause for reflection before we press the ‘send’ button and read through our message or check an image so that we can consider the effect on the person receiving it. • Look after each other and report any concerns about the misuse of technology, or any other worrying issue, to a member of staff.

school day or on school premises, without the express permission of a member of staff. • Not use a classroom computer without permission from a member of staff.

• Be aware that anything that has been • Be aware that anything that has been deleted may be cached in a search engine, company server or internet archive and cause embarrassment years later. • Not use the internet to distribute malicious software, to damage, interfere with, or gain unauthorised access to the computer systems of others, or carry out illegal activities. • Respect and handle with appropriate care any school computer or other school IT property and will use it only in accordance with any training and policies provided. We will report any problems or damage immediately to IT Support (extn 444). • Log off and shut down whenever we finish using a computer, laptop or netbook. • Return laptops and other School devices to the charging cabinets after use and attach the charging cables properly. • Switch off mobile phones and other personal electronic devices during the school day and ensure they are locked away securely. We will not use mobiles between 8.35 am and 4.10 pm. If we arrive in School early, we will not use our mobiles other than to let parents know of our whereabouts. We, therefore, understand that mobiles used in the mornings anywhere other than the ground floor (as we enter the building to inform parents of our safe arrival) will be confiscated. • Understand that personal devices such as laptops and iPads must not be brought into School, unless in Form V–UVI – devices must then be registered with IT Support and used only for School-related purposes. • Understand that the permitted use of mobile phones and other personal electronic devices for Sixth Formers is a privilege accompanied by the expectation of responsible use. Mobile phones and other personal electronic devices must only be used in the Sixth Form area and should never be brought to lessons or private study periods in the Library, Library Annexe or Extension. • Not bring smart watches to School. • Keep computers and mobile devices out of bedrooms and avoid over-use of messaging and social networking. • Not use any device to record, take a photograph or make a video within the

Remember that the School monitors use of the School’s IT systems, and that the School can view content accessed or sent via its systems. Girls should be aware that school email and internet usage (including through school WiFi) will be monitored for safeguarding, conduct and performance purposes, and both web history and school email accounts may be accessed by the School where necessary for a lawful purpose – including serious conduct or welfare concerns, extremism and the protection of others. Any personal devices used by girls, whether or not such devices are permitted, may be confiscated and examined under such circumstances All girls must recognise that the School can and will search for evidence of inappropriate use of technology if an allegation is made that a pupil has broken the terms of this Charter.

Zoom Protocols

https://queensgate.zoom.us/ In order to safeguard pupils and staff, it is important that pupils understand and observe the following protocols: A recording of each live session will be made by the School and stored in the School’s Zoom Cloud account. This cannot be distributed due to data protection regulations and will be stored in accordance with our Privacy Notice. Live-streamed sessions must not be recorded, photographed or distributed by anyone else, in any way. • Girls should be prepared five minutes before the Zoom session, in a family room that can be accessed by an adult - rather than a bedroom. Thought should be given to what is visible in the background of the lesson

Using School IT systems and devices

All girls are expected to follow this Charter for the safe use of the Internet and electronic devices both in school and at home. Copies are given to all girls and their parents and we may impose sanctions for the misuse, or attempted misuse, of the internet, mobile phones and other electronic devices when in school.

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Using School IT systems and devices

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including those who may pass behind the pupil. As soon as she is able to join the meeting, she should check that the microphone/audio on her screen is switched on. The teacher may, however, take control of the audio, in order to control the class discussion. Pupils must have their video on. Girls should ensure that they are dressed appropriately for learning. They should have a neutral background behind them or should choose a virtual background. Staff will also be dressed appropriately and will have a similarly neutral background. Girls should use their full name (or initial and surname) when joining the session. It is strictly prohibited for the girls to record, photograph and/ or share with others, the live streamed sessions, either via the ‘Record’ function on their screens or with any other technology. Should such a recording or photograph come to light, sanctions will be imposed and may include suspension from the virtual lessons. There is a ‘chat’ function on Zoom. Should the teacher wish to use this, girls must address the teacher, and other pupils, briefly but formally. If assigned to a ‘break-out room’ for the purposes of paired or group work, pupils must ensure that their conversation is limited to the topic of the lesson.

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password once you have logged in with the default password, and change your password regularly. Use a complex password with upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters. Do not give your password to anyone else - this is against the School’s Code of Practice and could result in loss of access to the computer system. When using a laptop, always ‘Shut down’, this will log you off and shut down the laptop. When using a desk-top computer always ‘Sign out’, this ensures that your work is safe.

Press the ‘Ctrl Alt Delete’ buttons simultaneously to access these options.

Saving Work You are all allocated an area on the Server to save work. This area is called ‘Documents (P:)’ also referred to as the P drive. You must save work here otherwise you will not be able to access it from other computers. You need to be especially careful that you do not save work ‘locally’, that is, on the hard drive of the computer or laptop you are using. You will not be able to access this work from other computers. See IT Support if you think you may have done this. Housekeeping Set up a folder for each of your subjects. In this way, you can save work into these folders and keep your work organised. Ask for help if you are not sure about folders. Regularly check through your folders and delete out of date or unwanted files.

Using School IT systems and devices Over the coming years, girls will be making extensive use of IT for their studies. They may be asked to word-process essays and make notes; use spreadsheets for graph work in Maths, Science, Geography and History; use graphics programs in Art and DT; create tables to help with revision and use the Internet for research in all subjects. All girls must follow this policy:

Printing There are many printers in the school - all have a name and location so you should take care that you use the one best suited for the purpose. • Always choose ‘File’, then ‘Print’ and choose a printer; Do not click on the print icon. • If the document does not print, Do not print again - check the printer as there may be an error message on it; if so, refer to IT Support. • You should not print to the IT Room unless you are working in there, as it disrupts lessons.

Logging in and signing out • Ensure that you know your user ID and password - see IT Support if you have forgotten. Make sure you change your

Your Office 365 account also includes access to online versions of Office programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. These are particularly useful when using a device which does not have Microsoft Office installed.

• Always create a footer with your name and form so that your work does not get lost. • Do not print directly from web pages, as it is more efficient to save the work and print it from a Word document. • Think - ‘do I really need to print in colour?’ • Do not waste paper.

MyQG MyQG is the School’s online learning platform. Many teachers set homework tasks on MyQG and the website contains an excellent range of resources for each subject, in addition to a wealth of school information. To log in, go to: https://myqg.fireflycloud.net Click on: ‘Pupil and Staff login’

Shared Work This is an area that you can access - many teachers put resources in this area. This is a ‘Read-only’ area for girls: you must save the document to your own area before you can make changes to it. Office 365 You have a school Office 365 account which can be accessed from any internet-enabled device sign in at: www.office.com Username: initialsurname@qgmail.org.uk Password: use your usual school network password

Username: initialsurname@qgmail.org.uk Password: use your usual school network password

You have an Office 365 email account for school use, which is restricted to internal Queen’s Gate emails and MyQG emails for pupils in Remove-UV. Remember that your school email account should be used for school-related communication only.

VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) You can log in to the School network from any internet-enabled device; for example, you may need to access documents saved in your ‘P drive’ folder or on Shared Work when you are outside school. To log in, go to: https://desktop.queensgate.org.uk Username: initialsurname Password: use your usual school network password

Remember to use formal language when writing emails; beginning with “Dear ...” and ending with “Kind regards” or “Best wishes” and your formal name. As a courtesy, remember to check your teachers’ preferred form of communication at the beginning of the academic year.

Data security Remember to keep your School accounts secure. Your password should be changed regularly and devices/accounts must be locked and passwordprotected when unattended.

Documents can be saved in OneDrive, and accessed from any device with internet access. Documents should also be backed up on the School network drive (the ‘P drive’).

School accounts should only be used outside School on a password-protected device and where there is access to a secure WiFi network. Any confidential school documents should be accessed through Office 365 using the online browser, and not downloaded onto a personal device or local hard drive.

Documents can be transferred or shared using OneDrive or a school email account. Memory sticks and personal email addresses must not be used. Remember that file sharing may only be used for appropriate document-sharing purposes in connection with School-related activities.

If you become aware of a suspected data breach (for example, if information has been sent to

Using School IT systems and devices

You can also access your Office 365 account and the School’s VDI system using the icons on your MyQG dashboard (homepage).

Queen’s Gate Online Parent Accounts

the wrong person, someone else has used your account, information has been inadvertently lost, destroyed or disclosed or a lap-top or USB stick has been lost or stolen, you must immediately notify a member of staff.

MyQG (Firefly) MyQG can be accessed using the following web link: https://myqg.fireflycloud.net

Appropriate use of School accounts and breaches of this Policy The provision of school email accounts, WiFi and internet access is for official school business, administration and education. Girls must keep their personal, family and social lives separate from their school IT use. Remember that the School monitors and can access web history and email use.

Your MyQG parent account can be used to access a wealth of information, including the School Calendar, School reports, trip letters and permission forms, information about clubs, your daughter’s timetable, any homework tasks set on MyQG and your daughter’s attendance and behaviour (rewards and sanctions) data. Once logged in to MyQG, you will need to select ‘Your Child’, or ‘Your Children’ should you have more than one daughter at Queen’s Gate, in order to display your daughter’s profile.

Any inappropriate use of the School’s IT facilities or a deliberate breach of this Policy will result in a sanction being issued in accordance with the School’s behaviour policy. This may include the restriction or withdrawal of access to School IT facilities.

MyQG can also be accessed using the ‘Firefly for Parents’ app. iSAMS Parent Portal The iSAMS Parent Portal can be accessed using the following web link: https://parents.queensgate.org.uk

If you become aware of a breach of this Policy or you are concerned that a member of the School community is being harassed or harmed online, you should report it to the Director of Pastoral Care. Reports will be treated in confidence wherever possible.

You will need a separate iSAMS Parent Portal account to access this website.

Online Parent Accounts

There are regular e-safety briefings and reminders about these rules.

The iSAMS Parent Portal displays your daughter’s reports, assessment cards and information relating to GCSE and A Level public examinations (such as timetables and results).

Data Protection All personal data on the School’s IT facilities is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations 2016 (as applicable), the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the School’s Privacy Notice at; http://www.queensgate.org.uk/terms

You are also able to update your contact details using the iSAMS Parent Portal. Website links to parent accounts Both MyQG and the iSAMS Parent Portal can be accessed using the ‘Portals’ link on the main School website homepage: http://www.queensgate.org.uk/

IT Support If you are unsure about anything regarding IT, please see IT Support. You can also email; itsupport@queensgate.org.uk or phone 444 from a school phone to report an issue when in school.

IT Support Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our IT Support team at itsupport@queensgate.org.uk

Personal, Social, Citizenship, Health and Economic Education (PSCHE)

Sex Education. In this case, parents should write to the Principal, stating their objections. Parents will not, however, be able to withdraw their child from any aspect of Relationships Education or Health Education. The relationships and sex education programme at Queen’s Gate involves pupils of all ages in an age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate way. It is delivered as part of the PSHE curriculum, but certain topics are also covered in Biology. In the Senior School, Reproduction is covered in the Autumn Term with Remove (Year 7). It is also a topic in the iGCSE Biology course in the Summer Term in Form V (Year 10) or at the beginning of the Autumn Term in UV (Year 11).

This programme is part of the school’s commitment to strong pastoral care and is delivered in a variety of ways: • PSCHE topics are discussed in the weekly Form Period. • Our specialist Educational Health Consultant, Mrs Julie Johnson, presents three PSCHE sessions a year on specific topics related to health and wellbeing. During Form IV the following topics are covered: • The Party Scene and Alcohol • Resilience • Drugs

Context We recognise that the prime responsibility for bringing up children rests with parents. Parents are key figures in helping their children cope with the emotional and physical aspects of growing up and in preparing them for the challenges and responsibilities which sexual maturity brings. The teaching offered by schools should be seen as complementary and supportive to the role of parents.

Pastoral Days There are two Pastoral Days each year in the Autumn and Spring Terms. Girls have individual interviews with their Form Tutors and attend sessions exploring topics within the PSCHE curriculum, as well as extracurricular activities. Parent Workshop In the Spring Term all Form IV parents are invited to a Parent Workshop on the topic of ‘The Party Scene’, run by Julie Johnson.

PSCHE

Relationships and Sex Education Sex Education is delivered through Biology lessons in Remove and revisited on the GCSE Biology course. Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) has now become a legal obligation for schools, for all pupils receiving secondary education, subject to a limited parental right to withdraw pupils from the Sex Education components up to three terms before the child turns 16. These lessons provide an understanding that a supportive, caring environment is essential for the development of stable, healthy relationships and that individuals are in charge of and responsible for their own bodies. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from any, or all parts, of the school’s programme of

Physical Education (PE)

not initially selected then we encourage her to continue with the club and to work with us so that she can make her way up to team level.

Physical Education at Queen’s Gate plays an important role in ensuring that all girls understand the necessity of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. It is our aim that the girls will improve their existing levels of skill, knowledge and understanding in a wide range of activities. They will learn the fundamental skills in a variety of different sports, also developing life skills such as co-operation, fair play, communication, problem solving and leadership skills. We hope that girls will develop an enjoyment of excercise that they can take forward into adult life.

If a girl is chosen for a school team she is expected to attend all club sessions.

PE Trips • Team Building activity trip - Liquid Leisure • Queen’s Club • Wimbledon • Biathlon training trip to Spain • Netball and hockey tour to South Africa PE Kit - all can be purchased through Schoolblazer: www.schoolblazer.com Please visit the website to order your daughter’s PE kit

The approach that we encourage from the girls is one of hard work, self-discipline and fun. We work with them to get the balance right and aim to provide them with good role models. We strive for excellence in all areas of the PE curriculum and believe that every individual should have the opportunity to develop their skills to the highest level possible.

Correct Autumn and Spring PE kit • Navy QG polo-shirt • Navy QG skort or QG shorts • Navy QG leggings (must be worn under skort, shorts or tracksuit bottoms and not on their own) • Navy QG tracksuit trousers (must be plain, no stripes or advertising) • Navy QG ¼ zip top • Navy ankle socks • Knee high navy socks for hockey only • Supportive running trainers/shoes, such as Adidas – Stan Smith shoes (fashion trainers are not acceptable – the trainer need to be predominantly navy/black with a simple gold or white logo; see link on MyQG to the Nike ID option) • Shin pads • Mouth guard (OPRO) • Navy QG wet weather jacket • Navy blue swimsuit (plain) • Swim hat • Swimming goggles • House T-shirt

Physical Education

Facilities Girls are off site for their activities to give them the opportunity to focus on the necessary skills and to have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities, which will challenge all aspects of their physical and mental development. We are fortunate to have access to some of London’s best facilities for all areas of the curriculum. When Monday: 9.10-11.15am Battersea Park (Chelsea Bridge Gate and Rosary Gate) Netball/Hockey/ Cross Country (Autumn/Spring Term) Rounders/Tennis/Athletics (Summer Term) Thursday: Kensington Leisure Centre 1.45pm– 4.00pm Net games/Fitness/Dance/Swimming (Autumn/Spring Term) Cricket/Tennis/Athletics (Summer Term in Hyde Park)

Correct Summer PE kit • White QG polo-shirt • Navy QG netball skort or shorts • Navy QG ¼ zip top • Navy/black ankle socks • QG sun hat/navy hat

Teams Girls are expected to make a full commitment to school teams if selected. Each girl is given the opportunity to try out for team selection through trials at our weekly clubs. If a girl is

Extra-Curricular Activities Monday Toning and Conditioning/Indoor Running Kick boxing (all year)

7.00am-8.00am 1.05pm-1.45pm

Swimming (all year)

4.00pm-6.00pm

Athletics (Summer Term)

4.00pm-6.00pm

Gymnastics (Autumn and Spring Term)

4.30pm-5.30pm

Fencing Academy (all year - invitational)

5.30pm-8.00pm

Tuesday Cross Country breakfast at school (all year)

7.00am-8.00am

Biathlon Training breakfast at school (Autumn and Spring Term) 7.00am-8.00am Karate (all year)

1.05pm-1.45pm

Netball/Hockey (Autumn and Spring Term)

3.30pm-5.00pm

Cricket/Tennis (Summer Term)

3.30pm-5.00pm

Wednesday Netball/Hockey Club breakfast at school (Autumn and Spring Term - invitational)

7.00am-8.00am

Fencing breakfast at school (all year)

7.00am-8.00am

Indoor Rock Climbing breakfast at school (Autumn and Spring Term)

7.00am-8.00am

Dance Club (all year)

4.15pm-5.15pm

Tennis Academy (Autumn and Summer Term - invitational)

5.00pm-7.00pm

Toning and Conditioning/Indoor Running

7.00am-8.00am

Swimming breakfast at school (all year - invitational)

6.30am-8.00am

Fencing (all year)

1.05pm-1.45pm

Senior Netball/Hockey (Autumn and Spring Term) 4.00pm-6.00pm Senior Cricket/Tennis (Summer Term)

4.00pm-6.00pm

Fencing Academy (all year - invitational)

4.30pm-8.00pm

Rowing (IV-UVI)

4.00pm-6.45pm

Friday Junior Fitness Club (all year)

7.00am-8.00am

Fitness Club

1.05pm-1.45pm

Physical Education

Thursday

• Supportive running trainers/shoes, such as Adidas – Stan Smith shoes (fashion trainers are not acceptable – the trainer need to be predominantly navy/black with a simple gold or white logo; see link on MyQG to the Nike ID option)

day. In these circumstances, the girls are still expected to attend the lesson in their PE kit and help out where appropriate. This allows the girls the opportunity to continue with their understanding of key concepts without having to participate practically.

You may also wear • Navy or black gloves • Navy or black long sleeve T-shirt underneath a polo-shirt • Navy or black woollen hat

It is also expected that medical appointments are not made during Physical Education lessons. Absence is detrimental to the continued progress of any girl. We appreciate, however, that there will sometimes be extenuating circumstances; if this is the case, please notify us in writing as soon as possible about any absence.

You may not wear/bring • Any jewellery (including watches) • Earrings • Scarves • Any other coloured clothing • Mobile phones • iPods or any digital device • Money for vending machines

Collection after lessons We request that parents collect their daughters from School at 4.10pm on Thursdays after their timetabled lessons. Double Parking We ask that you do not park outside the School if you have not managed to find a parking space. We have three large coaches to park outside School to enable the girls to disembark safely. If you are in a position that is obstructing the safe return of the coaches, we will have to ask you to move.

We also ask that all girls tie their hair back when in PE kit. All PE kit must be labelled and collected at the end of each lesson/club.

Physical Education

To maintain a safe environment and encourage all girls to look smart, we issue Order Marks to those who persistently wear incorrect PE kit. Girls will be given a warning (Kit Mark) the first time and, thereafter, will receive an Order Mark and a lunchtime detention. If a girl receives more than three warnings in a term, parents will be notified.

If you have any queries please contact the PE Department by emailing; pe@queensgate.org.uk

School outfitters: Mouth guards can be fitted by OPRO on the school premises. OPRO will be visiting Queen’s Gate in the Autumn Term. Information and a link to their online order form will be sent to you to enable you to purchase a mouth guard from OPRO.

PE Departmental Policy on Participation Parents are expected to notify the PE department by 8.30am (via PE@queensgate. org.uk) of any reason why their daughter may be unable to participate fully in a PE lesson that

Art

Biology

Chemistry

Classical Civilisation

Computer Science

Design & Technology

Drama

English

French

Geography

German

History

Italian

Mandarin

Latin

Mathematics

Music

Physics

Religious Studies

Spanish

Subject Details Form IV

Subject details Form IV

An Introduction to the Subjects Studied in Form IV

ART Girls will study common objects and 2-point perspective using a wide variety of drawing media and develop these into surreal images. Observational drawing skills will be developed further by working directly from still life compositions and their own photographs. Dream and fantasy imagery will be explored through word games and dream associations. Girls will produce a large drawing based into the‘Surreal Room’ theme and will also manipulate their own photography and secondary sources. Working from original sketches, girls will learn how to develop their ideas towards a finished Surrealist piece.

Autumn Term In this unit girls will explore the topic still life and toys. They will start with looking closely at objects and an arrangement of toy objects. They will create images with different tonal qualities working from direct observation. Girls will develop their observational drawings using the 5 elements of art, displaying good use of form, line, tone, texture, colour and scale. Girls will explore their colour skills using traditional materials and processes. Artist models will be introduced throughout the project and girls will learn about the ideas and methods used by Jonathan Queen and Bagman and Robin. Girls will develop skills, composition, photography, proportion, tone and painting techniques. The final outcome will be a painting in the style of the artist studied.

BIOLOGY In this year the girls will begin studying a selection of key IGCSE topics in preparation for Form V. They will also complete experimental work which will develop their skills of implementing, analysing and concluding experiments - key skills required to study Biology. They will have end of topic tests as well as examinations in the Autumn and Summer terms. The girls should aim to perform consistently well throughout the year if they wish to opt to do the subject at IGCSE.

ART • BIOLOGY

Spring Term Girls will be introduced to the basic forms of portraiture and they will manipulate paint and photography. Project will enable girls to understand the influence of light and dark (chiaroscuro) and they will work from direct observation and also from their own photographs. Project will be interrupted by public exams and girls will have to be disciplined regarding strict deadlines and work independently in order to finalise their final outcomes.

Autumn Term • The characteristics of living things • Cell structure • Variety of living things

Summer Term In this unit girls explore paintings by Surrealist artists such as Magritte and Dali as a starting point. They will learn about concepts explored and methods used in different artworks. Girls will produce drawings of enlarged everyday objects in reference to Magritte. Girls will draw on their knowledge of one point perspective and will construct a collage of a room that incorporates objects of different scales. Girls will further develop their observational skills through the production of an observational drawing.

Spring Term • Biological molecules • Movement of substances into and out of cells Summer Term • Photosynthesis Text Book - Edexcel International GCSE Biology Student Book Second Edition published by Hodder Education ISBN 9781510405196

CLASSICAL CIVILISATION

During this year’s Chemistry lessons, the girls will aim to develop an understanding of the fundamental processes behind chemical reactions and cultivate an ability to evaluate and communicate scientific evidence. They will have end of topic tests in the Autumn and Spring Terms, and a full examination in the Summer Term. Girls will also look at the many Career choices available should they wish to continue their Chemistry studies to IGCSE level and beyond.

Having studied Latin for the past two years, girls studying Classical Civilisation will now have the opportunity to explore the literature, archaeology and history of Ancient Greece, as well as broaden their knowledge of Ancient Rome. Ancient Greek Theatre • The design of the theatre and the organisation of the festival • Sophocles’ ‘Oedipus the King and ‘Antigone’

Autumn Term • Atomic Structure • Ionic, covalent and metallic bonding • Giant Structures • Rates of Reaction and the Collision Theory

Roman Social Life • Family life(pater familias, matrona, slaves, cenae, the education of children) • Entertainment (chariot racing, gladiators, and the amphitheatre, the baths)

Spring Term • Acids and Alkalis • Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions • Chemistry Calculations

Introduction to GCSE Classical Civilisation and Ancient History • Women of Roman Legend (the Sabine Women and Lucretia) • Cambyses the Mad

Summer Term • Balancing Equations • Calculations from Equations • ICT project on New Materials

COMPUTER SCIENCE The course is focused on preparing the girls for possible study of Computer Science at GCSE and beyond. We explore the functioning of computer systems, including smartphones and tablets, from a fundamental hardware and software perspective. We also discover methods of problem-solving through computer programming, learning life-long skills of resilience along the way.

Text Books

Chemistry For You by Lawrie Ryan published by Nelson Thornes, CGP Revision Guide Key Stage 3 Science. Girls will also find it useful to have scissors, glue, rulers, pencil sharpeners and calculators in their pencil cases alongside their fountain pens, pencils and highlighters.

Autumn Term • Internet security and eSafety • Computer programming in a text-based language • Fundamental concepts: variables, iteration, data types and selection Spring Term • Inside the computer: hardware and the CPU cycle

CHEMISTRY • CLASSICAL CIVILISATION • COMPUTER SCIENCE

CHEMISTRY

Summer Term TEXTILES • Soldering PCB components • PICAXE flowchart programming • Casing design in Adobe Illustrator

• The binary number system and how it is used to store information and images • The hexadecimal number system and how it is used to describe colour in web pages

Summer Term • Simple logic gates and how they can be combined to build an adding machine • Databases design and use • Web site design project

School Summer Examinations Focus: materials, manufacture, product analysis, CAD, CAM, textiles, electronics, marketing, designing.

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

DRAMA

In Design and Technology girls are taught problem solving skills that solve real-world problems. The design process consists of these three main stages:

During the year girls will be encouraged to: • Develop confident vocal and physical skills • Use drama and theatre terminology • Develop creative, innovative use of space • Produce extended dramatic work • Show special interest and/or ability in theatre production i.e. lighting, set design, costume design, make-up design, stage management, and directing • Develop analytical skills in oral and written work • Develop knowledge of European theatre history

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY • DRAMA

• identifying the needs and requirements of a user group a need • generating solutions to meet the identified needs • evaluating the success of their design solutions Over KS3 the projects are designed to cover different material areas and focus on different design considerations. This equips them with a broad range of skills and knowledge with which to generate effective design solutions.

Autumn Term • Team building activities/game/play and movement • Devised scenes and play building using stimuli from literature, film, art and media

Autumn Term DESIGN • Design history: examining the work of past and present designers • Developing sketching and sketch-modelling skills

Some drama techniques used: Freeze-frame, alter-ego, cross-cutting, mime, narration, monologue, dialogue, thought-tracking, hotseating and forum theatre.

Autumn/Spring Term TEXTILES • Generating graphics using Adobe Illustrator • Use the dye sublimation to print designs onto fabric • Constructing a case using sewing machines • Marketing presentation

Spring Term Scripted theatre from different genres and cultures During the second half of the term girls will perform an integrated piece of theatre. Emphasis on theatrecraft: Acting, costume, lighting, set and sound designs, and props. Girls will draw comparisons of theatre styles and techniques in oral and written work. The work covered in the Spring Term will help to prepare the girls for the practical expectations of the GCSE course.

November Examination Focus: Textiles and communication techniques

Summer Term • Practical exploration of the historical/ cultural context of themes and settings of comedy. E.g. Commedia dell’arte, Victorian melodrama, Shakespearean and/or Jacobean theatre • Girls will be encouraged to research and perform in the appropriate style

a new dimension to their uncerstanding of Shakespeare’s universal appeal.

Spring Term The study of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers will continue into this term. Following which, the girls will take their English Speaking Board Senior Two Certificate. This entails reciting a poem from memory, reading an extract from a novel aloud and explaining its themes and characters, and giving a presentation on an inspirational person. Group interaction is also assessed as they perform in small groups in front of an external examiner. This experience, while potentially nerve-wracking, is incredibly valuable in terms of developing public speaking and presentational skills, as well as allowing the girls independence in following their own interests.

Girls’ knowledge of theatre terms, techniques, and styles will be tested at the end of the Summer Term. The examination will include analysis of an unseen extract from a published play. Extra-curricular activities: Annual School Play and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)

ENGLISH

Summer Term Charlotte Bronte’s ‘Jane Eyre’ is the centre of our study, allowing the girls to develop their abilities to comment analytically upon a challenging canonical text as a literary construct, as well as developing their abilities to write in a number of genres, handle complex evidence and craft a fluent and cogent essay. This important novel is the subject of the end of year assessment, which will serve as practice for the coursework units at GCSE.

In this year, girls continue to develop the fundamental skills of analysis, reading and writing a variety of texts; but there is a focus on research, independence and speaking in preparation for the prestigious English Speaking Board examinations. We are also conscious in the Summer Term of developing skills the girls will require for their GCSE courses. Throughout the year, girls will be developing their written accuracy and essay-writing skills, in a programme adapted for the class’s needs by the teacher.

Autumn Term The girls will start the year with an unseen poetry unit to practise and hone their analytical skills and develop their ability to cultivate ideas about a range of themes and linguistic concerns. After half-term, the key text is Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’, which our girls always love studying, and through which they develop skills of analysis, empathy, expression and confidence with complex language. Note-taking skills, selection of the most valuable information and organisation of ideas are also developed, through studying the play as a text and in performance. Over Christmas, the girls will read a novel from the Rich Curriculum Reading Project that is centred around the themes of the play; adding

In Form IV, the girls will study an ambitious curriculum, both in terms of new grammar and vocabulary. It will ensure that they are well prepared to embark on the IGCSE French course in Form V if they wish to pursue with the study of French. In the classroom, French is the language almost exclusively used by teachers to communicate and girls are given ample opportunities to express themselves orally and in writing in the target language.

Thèmes / Topics Autumn Term Unité 1: Des jeunes francophones (informations personnelles - informations sur la

ENGLISH • FRENCH

FRENCH

parties du corps; acheter des médicaments; comprendre les conseils d’un médecin; prendre rendez-vous chez le médecin ou le dentiste; comprendre et donner des informations au sujet d’un accident) Healthy living (saying when you do something - discussing healthy lifestyle and healthy eating - identifying parts of the body - buying medical supplies - understanding medical advice - making an appointment at a doctor’s or dentist’s - giving and understanding details of an accident)

famille - les animaux - utiliser les ordinateurs décrire les amis - décrire la vie de tous les jours) French-speaking young people (giving personal information - talking about families and animals - talking about using a computer describing friends - describing everyday life) Unité 2: Bienvenue à Paris! (les endroits en ville, les informations touristiques, la météo, prendre le métro, décrire une visite récente, donner des opinions) Welcome to Paris! (talking about places in a town - tourist information - the weather travelling by tube - describing a recent visit giving opinions)

These topics are learnt through the four skill areas: reading, writing, listening and speaking. A strong emphasis is placed on the use of French in the classroom.

Spring Term Unité 3: Ça me passionne (parler des loisirs; donner des opinions; utiliser des expressions de temps; comparer le passé et le présent; parler de la télé, du cinéma et des livres) I love it! (talking about leisure activities giving opinions - understanding time clues comparing past and present - talking about TV, cinema and books)

Grammar - The girls will study the following grammar topics: Revisions of the present tense; adjectives; asking questions; reflexive verbs; the perfect tense with avoir and être; questions in the perfect tense; expressions of past time; the perfect tense in the negative; adverbs of frequency; the comparative and superlative; the imperfect tense; using different forms of the negative; using aller + infinitive; expressions of future time; the future tense; expressions of time (past, present and future); adverbs; the imperative; reflexive verbs in the perfect tense; expressions with the verb avoir; using depuis with the present tense; using the perfect and imperfect tenses together; using qui and que; il faut and il ne faut pas + infinitive.

FRENCH

Unité 4: Au travail! (la vie scolaire; les matières scolaires; parler des points forts et faibles; dire ce que l’on va faire; les projets de stage; les projets d’avenir; les différentes carrières; parler des événements au passé, présent et futur) Let’s work! (talking about school life discussing school subjects – discussing strengths and weaknesses - saying what you are going to do - discussing plans for work experience discussing future plans - talking about different careers - talking about events in the past, present and future)

The textbook used is: Encore Tricolore 3 Total Nouvelle Edition Textbook and the accompanying grammar practice booklet.

Summer Term Unité 5: Une visite à Planète Futuroscope (parler d’un parc d’attractions; parler des projets d’avenir; rester dans un hôtel; parler de la météo) Visiting Planète Futuroscope (talking about a theme park - discussing future plans - staying at a hotel – the weather forecast) Unité 6 – En forme! – (dire quand l’on fait une activité donnée ; parler du mode de vie sain et d’un régime alimentaire sain; identifier les

GERMAN

We also use our own resources, including worksheets, revision booklets, songs and film extracts. Girls in the Section Tricolore will study the topics and grammar for their second year of the IGCSE course. They will use the IGCSE textbook as well as IGCSE grammar booklet.

The emphasis of the course is on practical communication and all girls will learn German, to prepare them for interaction in real-life situations.

Autumn Term We will start with greetings, names and asking how people feel, where people live and come from; colours; flags; talking about towns and where they are; the alphabet. Numbers 1-100; saying your age and when your birthday is. This is then developed by talking about school, school subjects, timetables. Girls will learn how to give an opinion about school subjects, they will learn how to ask and give the time and talk about what they wear to school.

GEOGRAPHY In the final year of Key Stage 3, Form IV girls study topical controversies concerning human geography such as the Development Gap and over-population as well as completing the physical geography contained within the National Curriculum. Autumn Term • Weathering and erosion • The rock cycle • Causes, problems and management of coastal erosion in the UK Spring Term • The concept and causes of the development gap • Globalisation, transnational corporations and fair trade. • Aid and Sustainable Development Summer Term • Population distribution and density • Issues surrounding population growth • Issues concerning an ageing population • Population policies • Migration

Summer Term We will talk about where things are in the house, say what you do in your house and how you help around the house, girls will learn how to give a longer description. We will conclude with identifying places around town, saying where places are, talk about what you can do in town, order some food and drink in a café/restaurant/ ice-cream parlour, talk about what snack foods you like.

Text Books Departmental resources are available on the school Intranet and there is an emphasis on developing their own research skills from other sources..

Text Books: Logo! 1 Textbook Logo! 1 Workbook BBC German online resources Additional material: “Das Rad” magazine and CD to develop reading and listening skills (Mary Glasgow magazines published by Scholastic) Online activities based around the magazines www.maryglasgowplus.com/ge

GEOGRAPHY • GERMAN

Spring Term Talking about your family and pets, describing people and their characteristics, writing a letter and understanding a longer letter. This is then developed by talking about leisure activities and hobbies; saying how often you do your hobbies and pastimes.

HISTORY

ITALIAN

During Form IV the girls will study modern History from the Industrial Revolution to the Second World War. They will also continue to develop skills in using evidence and writing essays. They will have one examination in the Autumn Term and another examination in the Summer Term. Parents may like to consult the booklet provided to each pupil with recommended reading and visits that would enrich their learning.

The emphasis of the course is on practical communication and all girls will learn Italian, to prepare them for interaction in real-life situations.

Autumn Term Grammar: Articles, adjectives, nouns, masculine, feminine, singular, plural, present tense of the verbs to be and to have. General Topics: Introducing myself, introducing other people, greetings, the time, the weather, colours, numbers 0-100, likes and dislikes, my classroom, my house, my family, my school.

Autumn Term • The Industrial Revolution • The Slave Trade Spring Term • Empire • Political Reform • The First World War

Spring Term Grammar: Present tense of the verbs ending in – are, -ere, -ire, irregular verbs in –isco, adjectives expressing possession, simple prepositions. General Topics: Holidays and trip, the city of Rome, jobs, sports and music, weekend activities, parts of the body, nationalities, descriptions of places and people.

Summer Term • The Second World War • The Holocaust

Summer Term Grammar: Consolidation of present tense, irregular verbs to do – to go – to come – to give – to want - to have – to be able to, conjugated prepositions, aspects of syntax, introduction of new tenses (present perfect, future) General Topics: How to write a short essay, how to write a postcard, how to write a letter, aspects of civilization (Italian food, music, geography, politics, arts and tourism).

Text Books Modern Minds by Byrom, Counsell and Riley published by Pearson Longman.

HISTORY • ITALIAN

Girls will find it useful to have highlighters, scissors and glue in their pencil cases. It is preferred that girls write in blue ink.

Text Book • Amici textbook and Student book The website “Linguascope” will be used in class and girls will have access to it (with username and password) at home, so that they can practice and learn independently.

MANDARIN

LATIN

The emphasis of the course is initially focused on the spoken side of Mandarin Chinese. It is important to encourage girls to speak first before they start to write and recognise Chinese characters.

Girls who progress this far have a general and usually loose and instinctive grasp of noun accidence. The basic goal of teaching for this year is to make this grasp firm, while covering the nouns of the fourth and fifth declension. In addition, girls learn the future, perfect and pluperfect tenses for all four conjugations. The pronoun is the new part of speech. At the end of the year, elementary readings are introduced to accustom girls to more extended passages of Latin comprehension and translation.

Autumn Term We will start with greetings, names, personal identification, numbers, members of the family and adjectives and then aim to increase confidence in real-life role play scenarios. At the same time girls will also be learning some basic Chinese characters which occur with high frequency in daily life.

Autumn Term The future and pluperfect tenses, third declension adjectives and pronouns, adverbs from adjectives, and relative pronouns.

Spring Term This term presents the opportunity to consolidate what has been studied in the Autumn term. The girls will begin to use Chinese characters a lot more and the teacher will expect them to write short sentences. One of the central cultural themes will be Chinese New Year.

Spring Term Relative clauses, more irregular verbs, prefixes and compounds. Girls do taster sessions for Ancient History and Classical Civilisation. Summer Term Translation passages to consolidate all grammar covered so far.

Summer Term As well as consolidating work from previous terms, girls will be learning to describe their likes and dislikes, food and drink, sports, school (subjects and life) and popular culture in modern-day China.

Text Book Latin to GCSE part 1 by Cullen and Taylor

MANDARIN • LATIN

Text Books Secondary School Chinese Textbook for Beginners Secondary School Chinese Workbook for Beginners Additional Material www.secondaryschoolchinese.com

MATHEMATICS

MUSIC

In Form IV the girls will begin their journey through the IGCSE Mathematics course and will encounter a wide range of topics. The 9-1 International GCSE Mathematics syllabus is designed to recall previous knowledge that the girls have learnt in Remove and LIV whilst introducing new concepts that will stretch and challenge them and create inquisitive Mathematicians.

In this year the Music curriculum aims to generate a love of the subject through performance, composition, listening and appraisal. Learning how to create and notate music both by ear without the aid of a musical instrument and with instrumental or computer support. Girls achieve their targets by listening and analysing, researching, group and individual composing and hands on performing, using both voice and instruments. Girls are encouraged to take instrumental and/or vocal lessons as these will enable them to further their musical development.

There was a time where content and knowledge was the most important part of Mathematics. However, at Queen’s Gate School, we realise that developing skills and academic agility requires much more than that. We recognise that risk taking and experimental initiative, alongside creativity and even, sometimes, failure, enable girls to identify useful strategies and learn from their result. Such an approach will fully prepare them for all the challenges ahead.

Autumn Term Unit 1 - Film Music • Introducing film music • The elements involved • Setting the scene • Composing film music to a chosen scene • Develop, refine, perform and appraise

MATHEMATICS • MUSIC

The Mathematics Department aims to inspire the girls whom we teach, regardless of their starting point. Genuine innovation and progress in a holistic education should develop creativity, lateral thinking, logical rigour resilience, problem solving, independence of thought and courage.

Spring Term Unit 2 - Music and Advertising • History of advertising jingles • The power of music in advertising • What makes a successful advertising jingle • Composing an advertising jingle • Develop, refine, perform and appraise

We follow the Edexcel 9-1 International GCSE Curriculum in our schemes of work and aim to develop girls’ reasoning skills at every opportunity. In Form IV, the syllabus includes: • BIDMAS, indices and standard form • Algebra (simplifying, solving and factorising expressions and equations) • Averages and cumulative frequency • HCF, LCM and estimation • Straight line graphs • Simultaneous equations • Pythagoras’ theorem • Trigonometry in right angled triangles • Solving quadratic equations • Completing the square • Transformations • Ratio, fractions and percentages • Inequalities • Constructions and similar shapes.

Summer Term Unit 3 - Song Writing • What makes a successful song? • What comes first – lyrics or music? • Song structure • How to write lyrics • Successful chord patterns • Composing a verse-chorus song • Develop, refine, perform and appraise

PHYSICS

RELIGIOUS STUDIES

During this year the girls will study Energy and Electricity, Speeding Up, Pressure and Moments, and Gravity and Space. They will perform many investigations throughout the course in order to further develop the practical skills they learned in Remove and Lower IV. They will also be introduced to the IGCSE course. The girls will be tested at the end of each topic and they will also have a full examination in the summer term.

In Form IV we have combined Religious Studies with PSCHE to create a new opportunity for our girls to explore some of the bigger Philosophical and Ethical questions raised by Religious Studies and then ground them in the practical PSCHE curriculum. The main areas are Justice and Fairness, Drugs and Alcohol, Goal Setting, Buddhism and Wellbeing, Conflict and Resolution and Sexual Education.

Autumn Term • Forms of Energy • Voltage • Electricity Generation • Energy Transfers and Sankey Diagrams • Costing Electricity

Autumn Term Fairness and Justice Law and Crime Drugs and alcohol and drug misuse and pressures relating to drug use

Spring Term • Speed and Velocity • Velocity-Time Graphs • Distance-Time Graphs • Acceleration • Streamlining • Newton’s Second Law

Summer Term Respectful relationships Families and parenting, healthy relationships, conflict resolution and relationship changes Intimate relationships Relationships and sex education including consent, contraception, the risks of STIs, and attitudes to pornography

Summer Term • Pressure • Hydraulics • Turning Forces • Machines and Levers • Gravity • Weightlessness • Satellites

PHYSICS • RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Spring Term Setting goals Emotional wellbeing Mental health, emotional wellbeing and religious coping strategies (Buddhism / Hinduism)

SPANISH The emphasis of the course is on practical communication and all girls will learn the language to prepare them for interaction in reallife situations..

The Immediate Future. Linguascope online activitiess. Grammatical concepts covered: • Gender of nouns • Singular and plural of nouns and adjectives • Agreement of nouns and adjectives • The verb system: The three conjugations.

Autumn Term Making friends: Basic greetings, personal introduction. Useful expressions to use in class. Classroom objects. The Alphabet. Numbers. Understanding classroom instructions. More numbers. Days of the week, months of the year. Describing people. Asking & telling age. Birthdays. Talking about pets. Colours and likes and dislikes. Giving simple opinions. Describing your physical appearance. Describing one’s character. Adjectives of character. Grammar: Singular/plural of nouns and adjectives; agreement of nouns & adjectives; the use of definite and indefinite articles; prepositions; adjectives. Verbs for descriptions and opinion: Haber/Ser/Tener/Gustar. Linguascope online activities

Text Book ¡Viva! Pupil Book 1 Additional material: Interactive language learning platform www.linguascope.com

SPANISH

Spring Term School subjects and school facilities. Describing your school in detail. Likes and dislikes about subjects. Expressing simple opinions. Discussing the school timetable. Saying where you live. Points of the compass. Giving geographical locations. Places around town. Talking about amenities in an area. Describing the weather. The Spanish verb system: The 3 conjugations in the Present Tense. Some irregular verbs. Grammar: Agreement of nouns and adjectives, correct use of gender. Verbs in the Present tense. Workbook exercises. Linguascope online activities. Summer Term Describing the area where you live: Your city and neighbourhood. Talking about what you can do in your city and neighbourhood. Asking & giving opinions about a town or region, highlighting the positive and negative aspects of an area. Positive & negative adjectives. Expressions of opinion. Sporting activities: likes and dislikes. Talking about your home. Types of dwelling. Describing a house/flat. Ordering food and drink. Talking about future plans. Verbs in the Present tense.

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