Ashbourne College – Middle School

As the government announced that end of year GCSE’s and A Level assessments will not be taking place officially it was decided that the College would provide in-house assessments similar to mocks examinations however different as a students class work, homework and previous mocks would contribute to their overall grade. Due to the timing of … Continue reading Week 24 – MOCK ASSESSMENTS – REVISION SESSION

This week students explored their options for post GCSE’s, Universities and Careers. Following on from the ‘Uni frog’ session students where students were able to look at a range of future options alongside taking personality tests, careers tests and seeing what job would be best suited for them students again had this opportunity to reflecting … Continue reading 23 – Post-GCSE Options, universities and Careers

This week students showcased there presentation skills. Students were asked to give a 5 minute presentation (from their English Language presentation or on the topic ‘Something I love’) in lesson. This was a valuable opportunity for practice wasn’t formally assessed. This session aimed to further develop presentation confidence whilst helping them to prepare for their … Continue reading Week 22- Presentation Skills

This week students reviewed their hobbies and discussed the benefits alongside new hobbies that they could pick up. As individual interests are changing regularly it is likely that students would have many different hobbies. The following powerpoint highlights the importance of hobbies and some of the different options to choose from. Some popular hobbies choices … Continue reading Week 21 – Mental Wellbeing – hobbies

This week students learnt about the website ‘Unifrog’. Unifrog is a website where students can research and explore all in one place. Students can look discover the different types of apprenticeships, university courses and college courses in the UK, as well as career opportunities. This platform makes it easy for students write their CVs and … Continue reading Week 20 – Unifrog

Due the previous week being mock week, we wanted to check-in with the students to see how they are doing. We understand and empathise the word load the pressures which mocks can bring. This session involved discussing how they are finding their subjects so far, sharing how they study for the different subjects and the … Continue reading Week 19 – Wellbeing

Students were given the opportunity to revise during this session. Students who may need English support could ask Danielle during this time as she teaches them English Language. It is important that students remember mock weeks are not just to see how much a student is learning but to help prepare them for the real … Continue reading Week 18 – Mock Week

This week topic included students exploring research skills and plagiarism. The overall aim of this session was to; consider the importance of research skills, how and why we research, to assess our research skills in the process, consider how to improve our research skills, learn the definition of plagiarism, consider different forms and motivations, consider … Continue reading Week 17 – Research Skills and Avoiding Plagiarism

This week during PSHEE Danielle covered Post GCSE Choice and careers. The aim of this session is to get students if they haven’t already to start thinking about their longterm plans re: their future studies and career path. It is important that students take the time to explore their options and see what post GCSE … Continue reading Week 16 – Post GCSE choices and careers

Welcome back from half term, I hope you enjoyed your break and are looking forward to Half Term 3. As part of usual practice this weeks PSHEE session involved students looking over their reports from last term. Students were presented with the opportunity to see their grades if they hadn’t already and had the chance … Continue reading Week – 15 Report Writing & Goal Setting