Exam Booklets and Study Leave

We had a Year 11 assembly this Monday at which students were given their exam booklet which provides detailed guidance about conduct during exams. It is worth familiarising yourself with this guidance, particularly the sections on mobile phones and electronic devices as candidates can be disqualified from an exam even if a device goes off in their pockets. Getting into good habits for the exams - for example removing labels from bottles of water - reduces stress on the day, which can only aid performance.


The students were also given details of how Study Leave works. From Friday 12th of May until half term we will be running a programme of booster sessions and supervised revision which students can sign up for each morning. It is recommended that all students attend this programme, although some students are given the choice whether or not to attend. More details, including the draft programme will be published early next week.

How much time should students be spending revising during the holidays?

Naturally this will vary for different students but we suggest that students try and complete three full revision sessions each day during the holiday. Each session should be based around the "Prepare it, learn it, test it." model and should last around an hour and a half. If students want to push themselves up to four of these sessions in a day then that's great. It is really important that students take regular breaks and take time away from revision to enjoy themselves and relax.