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We have had a number of requests for suggestions of work that students can complete over the summer in order to help them prepare for the new academic year. As a school we should be clear that over the past few months we have continually set home learning which links directly to our regular programmes of study for all subjects. If students have been completing these tasks to the best of their ability, they should not be concerned about falling behind. We will be planning a suitable curriculum on return to take in to account the nature of their learning over the past months.
Many subjects set 'bridging' tasks across the summer break every year. These are designed to support students in their transition into examination subjects or simply when moving 'up' a year group. This year, we have also looked to signpost parents and students to other possible resources that may support in this summer work; this is in light of the current situation and in response to requests received.
It will be a particularly good idea to complete the bridging tasks as you move into examination courses or indeed into the final year of such a course. You may also choose to access the extra learning that has been signposted.
If you are in year 7 or 8, the work is there simply as an 'extra' if you feel you would like to fill some of your time productively over the summer in support of your studies. It is not compulsory!
Year 7 into Year 8 Optional Summer Work
Below are some suggested English, Maths and Science activites that our Year 7 students, going into Year 8 may wish to try over the summer break.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Lower School in September!
Y7 English Summer engagement booklet
Year 8 into Year 9 Optional Summer Work
Below are some suggested English, Maths and Science activites that our Year 8 students, going into Year 9 may wish to try over the summer break.
You can also find a link to the files on the homepage at www.jths.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming you back to Lower School in September!
Y8 English Summer engagement workbook
Year 9 into Year 10 Summer Work
Below are some suggested English, Maths and Science activites that our Year 9 students, going into Year 10 may wish to try over the summer break in order to prepare them for their GCSE courses.
You can also find a link to the files on the homepage at www.jths.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming you back as Upper School students in September!
Y9 English Summer learning workbook
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Year 9 into Year 10 GCSE Transition Work
Your transition from Lower to Upper School has begun!
Each of the Option Subject departments have created a transition booklet for their subjects. These activities will give you a taster of the topics you will cover in your new GCSE subjects from September. It would be great if you could attempt some of the activities provided for the subjects you have chosen to take at GCSE.
You can also find a link to the files on the homepage at www.jths.co.uk
Have a great summer break, we look forward to welcoming you back as Upper School students in September.
Art and Design Transition Task 1
Art and Design Transition Task 2
Art and Design Transition Task 3
Design and Technology Transition booklet
Food Preparation and Nutrition Transition
Year 11 students can now access our Online Induction programme by clicking on www.jths.co.uk/sixth-form-induction-2020. Each student has been sent this link directly to their school e-mail account.
It is important that they listen to the welcome message from the Director of Post 16, Mrs Spencer, as this video includes information about how to get the most out of the online induction programme. Once they have done this, they will need to read the information on the home page and complete the short lesson from the Learning Resource Centre.
The next stage requires students to click on the sixth form menu and select Sixth Form Induction A Level/BTEC Subjects. Students should select the subjects that they hold an offer for and listen to the welcome message from the department, complete the online lesson, and review the summer bridging work.
The summer bridging work will need to be completed and submitted during their first lesson in September. If students are unsure about whether they will meet the entry requirements for a subject, or change their subject choices, we have advised them to wait until they have received their GCSE results, before completing this work. However, they will need to prioritise this work in order to complete it before their first lesson in September.
Although nothing can replace an Induction programme that is held on our school site, we hope that students will experience a flavour of what sixth form life is like by watching the videos and completing the activities that we have provided.
If you have any questions, please contact sixthform@jths.co.uk.