Year 10

WELCOME TO YEAR 10

Achievement Team Leader: Miss Stennett
Year Care Team: Miss Atkinson

Year 10 marks the start of the GCSE journey. It is the year when everything students have learned so far begins to come together and when the choices they make each day start to shape the futures they want for themselves. It is exciting, challenging and one of the most important years of their education and we believe every Year 10 student is ready to rise to it.

Students build on the foundations laid in Key Stage 3, going deeper into English, Maths and Science while exploring their option subjects in real depth. The workload grows and expectations rise, but so do their abilities. Success at GCSE belongs to those who bring resilience, organisation and determination to every lesson. Students who approach each subject with curiosity and commitment will not only reach their potential, but open doors to whatever comes next.

Celebrating success, upholding standards

We hold Year 10 to high standards because we know what our students are capable of. When they show outstanding effort and behaviour, we want everyone to know about it. Curriculum Team Leaders, the Achievement Team Leader and the Year Care Team look out for students who go above and beyond, recognising them with positive phone calls home, certificates and prizes.

High standards work both ways. When expectations are not met, there are consequences, including detentions and, where needed, conversations or meetings with parents. These are not about punishment for its own sake. They help students take ownership of their actions and understand that the way they conduct themselves matters, in lessons and around school at break, lunch and after school.

A team behind every student

No student is on this journey alone. Form Tutors lead their form groups, keeping students focused and helping them succeed. The Achievement Team Leader and Year Care Team work closely with Tutors and families, challenging students when they fall short and celebrating with them when they excel. Together, we help every student build the character, resilience and independence to thrive this year and beyond.

Every day counts

Being in school, on time, every day is one of the most powerful things students can do for their future. Students who achieve 100% attendance for a week earn a badge or other reward and the 100% Club celebrates those who show exceptional commitment across the year. For students who find attendance harder, we offer Attendance Contracts and targeted support and persistent absence is followed up through closer monitoring and meetings with parents.

Growing as people

Year 10 is about more than grades. It is a chance for students to show leadership, responsibility and respect for others, to contribute to their form group and to discover strengths they may not yet know they have. We want them to take pride in their achievements and seize every opportunity to show the best of themselves.

Looking ahead

This is the time for students to think seriously about their ambitions. Whether they see themselves studying A-levels, starting an apprenticeship, going to college or heading into a career, the habits they build this year (punctuality, attendance, positive behaviour and hard work) will carry them through Year 11 and far beyond.

Our message to Year 10 is simple: be in the right place, at the right time, doing the right thing. Students who do this consistently will build a successful year and a successful future.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school.

Miss Stennett,

Achievement Team Leader for Year 10

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