The Flagpole

Year 11 and Upper Sixth pupils have now completed their Final Internal Assessments. We have been very impressed by their dedication and their determination to really take advantage of this opportunity to shine. I sincerely hope that the FIA have gone well for them all.

Year 11 and Upper Sixth teachers have begun the arduous process of determining the Teacher Assessed Grades (TAG) following the extensive guidance that has been provided by the exam boards’ collective body, the JCQ. They will draw from the full range of evidence at their disposal, from in-class tests, mocks, NEA and of course the FIA amongst other things to be able to give the pupils the grades they deserve. Ofqual have produced a guide for pupils and their families explaining the process in overview.

Both internal and external quality assurance processes are now underway and the TAG will be finally submitted by Friday 18 June. I hope the pupils are enjoying a very well-earned break over their extended half-term and that they enjoy the forthcoming bridging courses that colleagues have designed to help them with their next steps.

We wish the pupils all the very best of luck and I hope they take full advantage of the half-term to rest, recharge and support their families who have supported them so well throughout this most challenging of years. We very much look forward to seeing Year 11 at their Prom and Upper Sixth at their Leavers’ Ball.

Dr Michael Reddish
Deputy Head - Academic 

This year’s Year 8 and Year 10 Academic Review meetings will take place on-line.  The meetings will follow a very similar format to what would normally occur at our Academic Review Evenings on site. For those of you that are new to these appointments, it is a ten minute meeting with your child’s tutor to discuss their academic progress and future targets. Year 8 Academic Review meetings will take place the week commencing 14 June and Year 10 week commencing 21 June. Further information and details of how to book appointments will be sent out shortly.

Dr Liz Pyne
Assistant Head - Teaching and Learning

The Year 11 Bridging Course programme will run from Monday 7 June until Tuesday 29 June 2021. This will involve pupils being in school every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for the above period (normal school hours). On the Thursday and Friday of each week, pupils will be expected to engage in independent learning tasks set by their teachers and will be able to access study skills materials and activities on-line. These two days can also be usefully used to further any opportunities with regards work experience using any contacts you may have. All pupils have now been sent individualised timetables which includes lessons and a series of activities, together with reminders about dress code and expectations.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me at lizpyne@princethorpe.co.uk

Dr Liz Pyne
Assistant Head - Teaching and Learning

Pupils and parents in Year 8 are reminded that the following textbook needs to be returned to their science teacher by Friday, 11 June 2021:

Year 8 - 'Smart Science' textbook.

If a textbook has been lost a charge will be made for this book.   

Faye Roberts
Acting Head of Science

Progress Reports for Year 7, Year 8 and Year 10 will be published on Wednesday 16 June 2021, and will be available to view on My School Portal.  

Dr Michael Reddish
Deputy Head - Academic