Friday, 13 February 2009

Academic Tutoring Day – Wednesday 11th March

Our second Academic Tutoring Day is taking place on Wednesday 11th March 2009. During Academic Tutoring Day, the normal school timetable is suspended to allow us to conduct personal interviews with students across all year groups in the school. Students will only be required to attend school on this day for approximately 30 minutes.

  • Students will reflect on their positive achievements this term and areas for development during a 10-15 minute interview with a member of the school staff.
  • Students will also review the progress made since the last Academic Tutoring Day (in November).
  • Interviews are carried out by members of teaching staff, associate staff and school governors.
  • The focus of the day is students’ personal development and current performance in all subjects.
  • An action plan with targets/action points is reviewed and agreed for the next term during the meeting.

During the day there will be a limited lunch service in the school canteen for students who may wish to take advantage of this. In addition, the Study Centre will be open to students all day to complete independent work/study.

Academic Tutoring Day is an important part of our ongoing work to guide and support students by monitoring their academic progress in school and also celebrating and recognising their achievements and contributions outside the curriculum. It is especially important at this time of year as students begin preparations for the summer examinations. More details will be circulated after half-term.