Weekly Message 240 – 11 October 2024
11th October 2024
Year 11 Parents’ Information Evening
Thank you to all parents and carers who were able to join us at the Year 11 Parents’ Information Evening on Tuesday. We hope that it has given you a good insight into what lies ahead for the year, the support that the school can offer and how you can work with their child at home to support them to keep on track with independent work including homework.
We look forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday 10 December for the first Year 11 Parents’ Evening of this academic year.
The presentation that was delivered and all handouts will be made available able for reference very soon.
Parent Governor Vacancy
We are about to launch an application process for one new volunteer parent/carer local governor to join our Cams Hill Local Governing Body. Applications will be welcome from parents/carers of pupils currently registered with Cams Hill School.
An email will be sent to all parents/carers next week sharing further information about the role and how to apply, along with the application form. In the meantime, should it be of interest, further information about our Local Governing Body can be found on the school website at www.camshill.com/governors
A27 Cams Hill Improvement Scheme – Junction of Cams Hall and the A27
We have been informed by Hampshire County Council that the new permanent traffic lights are working at the junction of Cams Hall and A27 with push button controlled pedestrian crossing. Please remind pupils of the importance of using the push button control and of checking that no traffic is coming before crossing the road.
Homework
We have used evidence from education research on homework, and information provided through consultation with pupils, parents/carers, and teachers, to develop and launch a new homework policy this year. It focusses on tasks which support learning, set at a consistent frequency. Completing homework will help pupils to develop independence in their learning and increase their confidence in lessons.
Since the beginning of term, 96.5% of all homework set has been completed on time, a fantastic achievement. Even more impressive is that 8,356 positive behaviour points have been awarded for excellent homework. We are absolutely delighted with how well pupils have risen to the challenge of more regular homework and would like to thank parents/carers for their support.
Homework Club
We would like to remind pupils, parents, and carers that homework club is open to all year groups on Wednesdays after school in the library. Year 11 pupils can also attend on Thursdays after school. Support from staff is available at these sessions.
Maths Countdown Quiz
Sports Results
Year 9 Football won against Fareham Academy 3-0
Year 8 Netball won against Fareham Academy 13-1
Year 10 Football won against Fareham Academy 7-0
Year 9 Netball lost to Brookfield 21-27
Year 11 Football won against Fareham Academy 5-2
Year 10/11 Netball won against Fareham Academy 16-8
Year 7/8 girls’ Football won against Mayfield 10-1
We would like to say well done to everyone who took part in the games.
Menu w/c 14 October 2024
Keep an eye out for:
- Chef’s Pod Loaded Fries
- Friday’s Crunchie Milkshake
Whole School Letters Published This Half Term
Below is a list of letters emailed to all parents/carers this half term together with the date and time they were sent. If you are unable to find any of the communications, please email office@camshill.com and we can send you a further copy.
Digital Theatre – 4/10/24 0906
Late Start for Pupils on 27 September – 25/9/24 1101
We Will Rock You – 24/9/24 1016
School attendance – 18/9/24 1801
First completed week back – 17/9 1330
Proposal to build secondary school in Whiteley – 6/9/24 1136
Photo permissions – 5/9/24 1042
Punctuality to school – 4/9/24 1306
Uniform for Thursday 5 September – 3/9/24 1101
Start of Autumn Term – 30/8/24 1031
Summer mailing – 28/8/24 – 1354
Fire Safety
Below is a link to information for parents/carers on teaching children fire safety.
Statistics
House Points Averages per Pupil for This Week
Year 7 8.62 points
Year 8 6.32 points
Year 9 7.22 points
Year 10 7.19 points
Year 11 6.82 points
Attendance
This week – 94.3%
Same week last year – 92.5%
MathsWatch and Educake
These are two online resources that we expect pupils to be accessing routinely with homework set by teachers and independently to support their progress in Maths, Science, and other subjects. We ask parents/carers to check in with their child to see whether they are accessing these resources routinely and to encourage the best use of them.
If there are issues with access, please bring this to the school’s attention as soon as possible so that we can help.
MathsWatch
Average number of questions answered per pupil this week
| Year 7 | 10.7 questions |
| Year 8 | 18.3 questions |
| Year 9 | 21.9 questions |
| Year 10 | 5.7 questions |
| Year 11 | 11.3 questions |
Over 50% in Maths Homework
| Year 7 | 58% |
| Year 8 | 56% |
| Year 9 | 58% |
| Year 10 | 44% |
| Year 11 | 52% |
Over 75% in Maths Homework
| Year 7 | 51% |
| Year 8 | 46% |
| Year 9 | 39% |
| Year 10 | 26% |
| Year 11 | 37% |
100% in Maths Homework
| Year 7 | 39%* |
| Year 8 | 26% |
| Year 9 | 23% |
| Year 10 | 7% |
| Year 11 | 12% |
*For example, this figure means 39% of Year 7 got 100% in their homework tasks.
Not all Maths homework is set on MathsWatch, which is likely to affect the averages.
Maths Homework Club is open to all Years on Wednesdays in ICT2 until 4pm.
Year 11 Maths Revision on Mondays – see schedule in Maths classrooms for details.
Maths Assessment dates for Autumn term
w/b 14 October – Year 8 – non-calculator paper
w/b 21 October – Year 7 – non-calculator paper
4 November – 15 November – Year 11 – three mock papers, one non-calculator
w/b 2 December – Year 10 – 2 papers, one using a calculator
w/b 9 December – Year 9 – calculator paper
w/b 16 December Year 8 – calculator paper
w/b 16 December – Year 7 – calculator paper
A revision list will be published a week before the assessment to support with homework preparation for the test.
Assessments will be marked by the class teacher and then feedback will be given in class along with a pupil feedback sheet to support future learning.
Calculators and other equipment for sale
Casio fx-83GT scientific calculators can be bought via Scopay and collected from the Finance Office. Prices of these and other items for sale are shown below:
Casio fx-83GT scientific calculator- £9.00
Pre-packed pencil case – £2.50
Pair of compasses – 29p
Protractor – 9p
100 blank flashcards – £1.00
A range of GCSE Maths revision materials for KS4 use – See Scopay for details
Educake – Science
Average number of questions answered per pupil this week
Year 7 32.52 questions
Year 8 32.82 questions
Year 9 57.07 questions
Year 10 84.07 questions
Year 11 79.39 questions
Highest number of questions answered by one pupil this week
Year 7 158 questions
Year 8 302 questions
Year 9 346 questions
Year 10 284 questions
Year 11 312 questions