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CROESYCEILIOG SCHOOL HOMEWORK
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Croesyceiliog School
PARENTS’ GUIDE TO HOMEWORK
2016-17
YEAR 10
Head of Year: Mrs C Smith
Pastoral Support Officer: Mrs K Hughes
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Your child’s Subjects
During Key Stage 4 (Years 10 & 11) your child studies 3 Core Subjects (English, Maths and Science) as well as 4
Full Course Optional subjects and 2 Short Course Optional Subjects. Parents might find it helpful to complete
the table below, to remind themselves of their child’s option choices, before using this booklet.
Core Subjects: My Childs Optional Subjects:
English Full Course Option 1.
Maths Full Course Option 2.
Science Full Course Option 3.
Full Course Option 4.
Short Course Option 1:
Short Course Option 2:
What is Homework?
Homework is the work set regularly by teachers for your child to complete outside the timetabled curriculum.
Not all homework can be done at home; for some children who find it difficult to work at home, or for some
tasks that require particular resources that are more readily available in school, it is necessary or desirable for
homework tasks to be completed in school.
The aims of Homework in Years 10 & 11
1. To enable your child to develop the independent study skills needed to help them to become effective
independent and self-directed learners. These include the skills associated with personal organisation,
research, planning, time-management, self-discipline and meeting deadlines.
2. To give your child the opportunity to take responsibility for their own learning
3. To enable parents to engage effectively in support of their child’s learning
4. To enable your child to consolidate and extend work covered in class
5. To enable your child to contribute work completed outside the classroom to their portfolio’s for Essential
Skills Wales and the Welsh Baccalaureate where appropriate
6. To enable your child to access resources not available in the classroom or in school
How much Homework will your child be set and by which subjects?
Families are advised, wherever possible, to take family holidays during the school holidays. Your child will
therefore not normally be set Homework to complete during school holiday time. However, your child may
need to complete revision for tests and examinations during some of their school holidays, as advised by their
teachers. The table below sets out (for Years 10 & 11) the recommended time that your child should spend on
homework and also clarifies which subjects will be setting Homework for your child to complete.
Subjects Recommended time per 2 week cycle (Hours)
Years 10 & 11
English 1.5
Maths 1.5
Science 1.5
4 Full Course Optional Subjects 4 x 1.5 = 6.0
2 Short Course Optional Subjects 2 x 0.75 = 1.5
Total per cycle 12.0
Written homework is not normally set for Work Skills or Compulsory PE at Key Stage 4
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What sort of tasks will your child be expected to complete?
Examples of tasks that your child’s teachers might set include:
Independent Learning Projects (ILPs) lasting several weeks
Consolidation of work completed in class
Writing up/recording activities completed in class
Further practice of skills/techniques covered in class – learning by doing/repeating
Completion of BTEC (and other vocational course) assignments
Completion of past examination questions
Memorising vocabulary for Modern Foreign Languages and Welsh
Memorising spellings
Research
Reading
Drawing/making
Using ICT where there is an outcome for the teacher to mark
Responsibilities
1. The role of your child
To listen carefully to homework instructions in class
To copy instructions relating to homework tasks and deadline dates into their planner
To ensure that homework is completed and handed in by the deadline
To attempt all homework and try their best
To inform their class teacher before the deadline of any difficulties
2. The role of parents/carers
You have the key role in ensuring that homework is completed on time and to a good standard. It is first
and foremost the responsibility of parents to ensure that their child completes all Homework set by the
deadlines and to the best of their ability. You can best support your child in relation to homework by:
Providing a table and chair in a quiet space where your child can work effectively.
Helping your child (without doing it for them) to plan their private study time to ensure that the
workload resulting from Homework is spread across time so that overloading on certain days is
avoided. This is an important skill for your child to develop.
Ensuring that outside clubs/interest/activities do not have a negative effect on the quality of
homework produced by your child, or put your child under unnecessary pressure. Homework should
come first.
Ensuring that your child completes all their homework and hands it in by the deadline.
Checking the time spent by your child on individual homework activities.
Checking the presentation and content of all homework being returned to school and helping
(without doing it for them) your child to improve their work.
Signing your child’s planner each week.
Contacting the school in relation to any problems relating to Homework. For general Homework
issues you should contact your child’s Head of Year. For subject specific Homework issues, you should
contact the person named at the bottom of the relevant subject’s page in this Guide.
Ensuring that your child promptly copies up and completes all work missed due to absence.
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3. The role of the subject teacher
To set your child homework in-line with the plan detailed on their subjects page within this Guide
To set your child a clear deadline for each homework task and issue reminders
To ensure that your child understands what they need to do to complete their homework successfully
To provide help and support to your child
To mark and return all homework promptly
To communicate any problems in relation to homework, particularly the missing of deadlines,
promptly to you via your child’s planner
To evaluate and grade your child’s ‘Attitude to Homework’ for inclusion in your child’s Progress
Checks (twice a year) and Profile Report (once a year)
In addition to Homework set by teachers, what other work should your child be completing at home?
Homework set by teachers is not the only study that your child should be completing at home. In addition,
your child should also be regularly spending some time on self-directed independent study, which should
include:
Copying up and completing work missed due to absence.
General reading for pleasure to develop literacy skills and specific subject related reading to develop
interest and knowledge.
Reading newspapers and watching news, current affairs and documentary type programmes.
Sorting and organising their files and folders of work.
Reviewing and learning lesson notes to reduce dependency on last minute revision prior to tests and
exams. Retention of knowledge and understanding is more effective if your child learns their notes
regularly as they go along throughout the year, rather than leaving this task until the period just prior to a
test or exam.
Revision activities in preparation for tests and examinations, particularly mock and external examinations.
Teachers will advise your child on how to revise effectively at home and provide revision materials as
appropriate. Your child will need to spend extended amounts of time undertaking revision activities at
home, particularly in the period prior to tests and examinations. Revision at home of this type would not
normally be classed as Homework (as defined at the start of this guide). Inevitably, your child will have to
complete some of their revision during their school holidays.
Homework Policy
The School has adopted a Homework Policy, which is available on the School Website or via request
directly from the school.
Individual Subject Homework Plans
Each subject has an individual Homework Plan in the following section, which we hope that parents
will find helpful.
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Core Subject: English Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 1.5 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in English please contact Mrs Wilkie (Head
of English) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: ‘Of Mice and Men’ and Unseen Poetry. Homework assignments: Reading ‘Of Mice and Men’; Writing up notes/answering questions on Of Mice and Men’ and poetry as preparation for GCSE Literature Unit 1 exam in January. (Usually 1.5 hours for each piece except revision time which would be longer.)
Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Of Mice and Men novel Homework assignments: Preparation for GCSE English Language Oracy Controlled Assessment; Revision for Of Mice and Men; GCSE past paper questions including extract and essay questions from ‘Of Mice and Men’; Practice of unseen poetry questions. (Usually 1.5 hours for each piece except revision time which would be longer.)
Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Reading/comprehensive skills; Writing skills. Homework assignments: : Preparation for GCSE English Language Oracy task; Revision of different genres for GCSE English Language; Practice Reading questions for GCSE English Language. (Usually 1.5 hours for each set of homework except revision time which would be longer)
Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Reading/comprehension skills; Revision of Writing skills Homework assignments: Practice Reading questions from GCSE past papers; Practice Writing assignments from GCSE past papers
Half Term 5 (Early Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Macbeth/Romeo and Juliet Homework assignments: Character studies/mind maps based on Macbeth/Romeo and Juliet as preparation for Literature Controlled Assessment. Half Term 6 (Late Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Further work on Shakespeare text; Study of poems in preparation for Controlled Assessment.
Homework assignments: Activities based on the above.
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Core Subject: Maths Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 1.5 Hours
Pupils working at Foundation Level
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Algebra; Number Homework assignments: 5 or 6 pieces of homework will be set this half term and should take students between 45 - 60 minutes to complete each piece of work. The assignments will cover:
Simplifying algebraic expressions
Co-ordinates and Line graphs
Percentages Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Shape; Number Homework assignments: 5 or 6 pieces of homework will be set this half term and should take students between 45 - 60 minutes to complete each piece of work. The assignments will cover:
Transformations
Rounding and estimation
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Algebra; Data Handling Homework assignments: 4 or 5 pieces of homework will be set this half term and should take students between 45 - 60 minutes to complete each piece of work. The assignments will cover:
Angles
Presenting and Interpreting Data
Half Term 4 (Late Spring): Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Shape Homework assignments: 4 or 5 pieces of homework will be set this half term and should take students between 45 - 60 minutes to complete each piece of work. The assignments will cover:
Measure
Pythagoras
Area and Volume Half Term 5 (Early Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Number; Construction; Revision of key topics; Past examination questions
Trial and Improvement
Construction
Past Papers Homework assignments: 4 or 5 pieces of homework will be set this half term and should take students between 45 - 60 minutes to complete each piece of work.
Half Term 6 (Late Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Revision of key topics; Past examination questions Homework assignments: 4 or 5 pieces of homework will be set this half term and should take students between 45 - 60 minutes to complete each piece of work.
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If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in Maths please contact Mrs N Williams
(Head of Maths) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Pupils working at Higher Level Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Algebra; Number Homework assignments: 5 or 6 pieces of homework will be set this half term. It should take students between 45 - 60 minutes to complete each piece of work. The assignments will cover:
Algebraic Expressions
Standard Form
Straight Line graphs Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Algebra; Shape; Number Homework assignments: 5 or 6 pieces of homework will be set this half term. It should take students between 45 - 60 minutes to complete each piece of work. The assignments will cover:
Quadratics
Transformations
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Data; Number; Shape Homework assignments: 4 or 5 pieces of homework will be set this half term. It should take students between 45 - 60 minutes to complete each piece of work. The assignments will cover:
Charts and Diagrams
Indices
Angles
Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Number; Data; Algebra Homework assignments: 4 or 5 pieces of homework will be set this half term. It should take students between 45 - 60 minutes to complete each piece of work. The assignments will cover:
Surds
Histograms
Simultaneous Equations Half Term 5 (Early Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Shape; Algebra
Homework assignments: 4-5 pieces of homework will be set this half term and should take students between 30 - 45 minutes to complete each piece of work.
Circle Theorems
Pythagoras and Trigonometry Half Term 6 (Late Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Algebra; Shape
Homework assignments: 4-5 pieces of homework will be set this half term and should take students between 30 - 45 minutes to complete each piece of work.
Graph transformations
Construction
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Core Subject: Science Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 1.5 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in Science please contact Mr Norman
(Head of Science) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Response and Regulation; Metals; Generation of Electricity Homework assignments: The online textbook www.my.dynamic-learning.co.uk (School ID 17854; Username wjecsci; Password: student); Temperature regulation; Blood glucose regulation; Displacement; Electrolysis; Generation and transmission of electricity; Revision for end of unit tests
Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Variety of Life; Elements and Compounds; Plate Tectonics; Energy around the home Homework assignments: 2 booklets for Variety of life; Elements, compounds and mixtures poster; Plate tectonics research; Energy calculation sheets; Revision for end of unit tests
Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Monitoring the Environment; Variation and Evolution (Part 1); Acids and Alkali; Non-metals; Waves Homework assignments: Booklets for monitoring the environment and variation; Worksheets on Acids and Alkali and Waves problems; Revision for end of unit tests
Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Variation and Evolution (Part 2); Inheritance; Environmental Chemistry ; Space Homework assignments: Booklets for variation and evolution and inheritance; Worksheets on Environmental chemistry and Space; Past Papers
Half Term 5 (Early Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Preparing for GCSE Science Examinations in June Homework assignments: All pupils should be revising using the online textbook www.my.dynamic-learning.co.uk (School ID 17854; Username wjecsci; Password: student). In addition the pupils will be set the following past papers to complete:
Chemistry: Specimen Past Paper; Past Paper June 2013
Biology: Specimen Past Paper; Past Paper June 2013
Physics: Specimen Past Paper; Past Paper June 2013
Half Term 6 (Late Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Prior to examinations: Preparing for GCSE Science Examinations in June; After examinations: Rates of Reaction (Chemistry); Populations (Biology); Electricity (Physics) Homework assignments: Revision for external exams in June
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Full Course Option Subject: Art
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 1.5 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in Art please contact Mrs Broughton (Head
of Art) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Portraits – Observational studies of features. Homework assignments: A2 Portrait – work in progress; Sketchbook work – Artist research, experiments with media, and reflecting on work in progress ; AO1 – Contextual Understanding; AO2 – Creative Making; AO3 – Reflective Recording; AO4 – Personal Presentation
Half Term 2 (Late Autumn): Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Portraits – painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture tasks, developing work in progress. Homework assignments: Sketchbook work – Artist research, experiments with media, and reflecting on work in progress; AO1 - Contextual Understanding; AO2 – Creative Making; AO3 – Reflective Recording; AO4 – Personal Presentation
Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Portraits – painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture tasks, developing work in progress. Homework assignments: Sketchbook work – Artist research, experiments with media, and reflecting on work in progress; AO1 – Contextual Understanding; AO2 – Creative Making; AO3 – Reflective Recording; AO4 – Personal Presentation
Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Portraits – painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture tasks, developing work in progress. Homework assignments: Sketchbook work – research of the chosen artist. Critical, contextual, development and investigations; AO1 – Contextual Understanding; AO2 – Creative Making; AO3 – Reflective Recording; AO4 – Personal Presentation
Half Term 5 (Early Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Portraits – painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture tasks, developing work in progress. Homework assignments: Sketchbook work – research of the chosen artist. Critical, contextual, development and investigations; AO1 – Contextual Understanding; AO2 – Creative Making; AO3 – Reflective Recording; AO4 – Personal Presentation
Half Term 6 (Late Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Portraits – painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture developing work in progress. Homework assignments: Sketchbook work – research of the chosen artist. Critical, contextual, development and investigations; AO1 – Contextual Understanding; AO2 – Creative Making; AO3 – Reflective Recording; AO4 – Personal Presentation
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Full Course Optional Subject: Business Studies (BTEC)
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 1.5 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in Business Studies please contact Mrs P
Davies (BTEC Co-ordinator) or Mrs Rees (the class teacher) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or
via email at Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Terms 1 & 2 (Autumn Term):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Unit 1 Assignment 1 Homework assignments: Pupils are working on UNIT 1 currently and will be required to complete or improve by the end of term: Unit 1 Assignment 1. This consists of P1, P2 M1 and D1
Half Terms 3 & 4 (Spring Term): Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Unit 1 Assignment 2 Homework assignments: Pupils are working on Unit 1 currently and will be required to complete or improve by the end of term: Unit 1 Assignment 2. This consists of P3 and M2.
Half Term 5 (Early Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Unit 1 Assignment 3 Homework assignments: Pupils are working on UNIT 1 currently and will be required to complete or improve by the half term: Unit 1 Assignment 3. This consists of P3 and M2.
Half Term 6 (Late Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Unit 2 Assignment 1 Homework assignments: Students will have started Unit 2 and will be required to complete or improve by the end of term: Unit 2 Assignment 1. This consists of P1, P2, P3, M1 and D1.
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Full Course Optional Subject: Child Development
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 1.5 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in Child Development please contact Mrs J
Davies (Head of Technology) in the first instance by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Contraception / Pregnancy / Birth Homework assignments: Using ICT and the NHS website – pupils are to produce an advice booklet for pregnant women. Each topic will be covered and supported by separate homework assignments which lead to the completion of the above task.
Half Term 2 (Late Autumn): Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Physical, Intellectual, Emotional & Social development Homework assignments: Presentation of the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development milestones of a child under the age of 5 years. Pupils will conduct research of approximately half an hour for each of the developmental areas before preparing a body of work which will be presented to the class.
Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Child study – child under 5 years of age Homework assignments: Pupils are to conduct three separate one hour observational visits with the child. During this time, pupils must undertake observations of the child carrying out a variety of physical development tasks to establish whether or not the child is hitting their milestones. Guidance is given to pupils that identify the requirements of the task.
Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Child study Homework assignments: Pupils are to conduct three separate one hour observational visits with the child. During this time, pupils must undertake observations of the child carrying out a variety of physical development tasks to establish whether or not the child is hitting their milestones.
Half Term 5 (Early Summer)
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Child study Homework assignments: Controlled Assessment Task: Analysis of the task; Improvements to the task; CAT related preliminary research - ongoing
Half Term 6 (Late Summer)
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Child study Homework assignments: Controlled Assessment Task: CAT related preliminary research - ongoing
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Full Course Optional Subject: Drama
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 1.5 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in Drama please contact Mr Willis (Head of
Drama) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: NA Homework assignments:
Pupils are to complete one entry per week in their log books
Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: NA Homework assignments:
Pupils are to complete one entry per week in their log books Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: NA Homework assignments:
Research to be completed on their chosen topic in preparation for their devising project.
Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: NA Homework assignments:
Pupils are to keep a working notebook for their devised performance which should be completed after every lesson.
Half Term 5 (Early Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Unit 1 Homework assignments:
Completion of Unit 1 Portfolio.
Half Term 6 (Late Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Set text for written examination Homework assignments:
Research social and cultural context of set text for written exam.
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Full Course Optional Subject: Food & Nutrition
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 1.5 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in Catering please contact Mrs J Davies
(Head of Technology) in the first instance by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Highlighting hygiene and food safety, Healthy eating, Macro & Micro nutrients, Use of energy, Effects of sugar/fats/eggs in the diet. Research and produce a fact sheet for 5 a day. Homework assignments: Plan and prepare ingredients for practical activity - Rice salad, Risotto, Cakes - different methods ‘creaming’, ‘rubbing in’, ‘melting’, ‘whisking’; Evaluation of practical activity; Carbohydrate question sheet.
Half Term 2 (Late Autumn): Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Starchy foods/ thickening agent, Analysing fat in diet, protein showing coagulation. Demonstrate different uses for pastry. Homework assignments: Plan and prepare ingredients for practical activity - cheese sauce, quiche, sausage rolls/pasties, and Christmas food product based on cookies; Evaluation of practical activity; Dos and don’ts of fat worksheet; Protein homework questions
Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Salt and sodium notes, Food spoilage/ bacteria/ high risk foods, bread and raising agents Homework assignments: Plan and prepare ingredients for practical activity - chocolate mousse, chicken stir-fry, Bread/ pizza; Evaluation of practical activity; Food poisoning worksheets; Vitamins and minerals worksheets.
Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Controlled Assessment e.g. Reduce salt in the diet, Increase and encourage the use of fruit and vegetables and Uses and function of eggs. Homework assignments: Task 1 Individual Investigation chosen task; Research and planning and preparation of information for WJEC exam controlled hours in school - three hours planned over four weeks.
Half Term 5 (Early Summer)
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Analyse labelling and legislation and new government initiatives, understanding various factors for food choices, religion, culture, elderly, pregnancy, children Homework assignments: Essay style question, factors affecting food choice; Understanding diet through life; Plan and prepare ingredients for practical activity; Evaluation of practical activity
Half Term 6 (Late Summer)
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Sensory analysis-disassembly, Cultural foods, typical Welsh foods, Cooking Methods and equipment. Homework assignments: Write a newspaper article outlining changing times, influenced by other cultures; Plan and prepare ingredients for practical activity; Evaluation of practical activity
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Full Course Optional Subject: Geography
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 1.5 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in Geography please contact Miss Negri
(Head of Geography) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: CHANGING LANDSCAPES Homework assignments:
Exam questions, including extended 6 mark questions
Revision for End of Topic Test
Booklet with skills questions Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT – RIVERS AND COASTS Homework assignments:
Exam questions, including extended 6 mark questions
Revision for End of Topic Test Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: RURAL AND URBAN ISSUES Homework assignments:
Exam questions, including extended 6 mark questions
Revision for End of Topic Test Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: GLOBALISATION Homework assignments:
Exam questions, including extended 6 mark questions
Revision for End of Topic Test
Half Term 5 (Early Summer): Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: GCSE Controlled Assessment Fieldwork (specific data collection sheets and planning information to be given to pupils) Homework assignments:
Research as specified by class teacher to enhance Controlled Assessment
Half Term 6 (Late Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: GCSE Controlled Assessment Fieldwork (specific data collection sheets and planning information to be given to pupils) Homework assignments:
Research as specified by class teacher to enhance Controlled Assessment
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Full Course Optional Subject: Graphic Products
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 1.5 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in Graphic Products please contact Mrs J
Davies (Head of Technology) in the first instance by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Isometric Drawing; Rendering; Designer Research Homework assignments:
Isometric drawing – produce several designs using support material on Isometric grid paper.
Rendering – using coloured pencils, render several different shapes to represent different materials.
Designer Research – research key information about Neville Brody in preparation of producing an A3 information poster about the designer in his style of design.
Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Fonts; Research Logos; Leaflets Homework assignments:
Fonts – produce an A3 collage of fonts cut from magazines / catalogues / newspapers.
Using the internet, research a variety of logos and brand identities – cut and paste on to an A3 sheet in MS Publisher.
Obtain a leaflet e.g. Oakwood, Folly Farm etc., and list all key information. Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Design Briefs; Specifications; Design Ideas Homework assignments:
Design briefs – Open/Closed briefs - Writing a design brief.
Specifications – Write a detailed, measureable product specification.
Finalising design ideas and adding critical information (annotation).
Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Production methods; Industrial processes; Planning Homework assignments:
Worksheet – Production methods.
Worksheet – Identifying industrial processes.
Planning – Producing a detailed manufacturing plan – listing, materials, tools and processes. Half Term 5 (Early Summer)
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Signage; Research; Evaluation Homework assignments:
Research Brochure Types
Evaluations
Signage
CAT related preliminary research Half Term 6 (Late Summer)
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Signage; Past examination questions Homework assignments:
Sign (Final Design Idea)
Examination style questions (1)
Examination style questions (2)
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Full Course Optional Subject: History
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 1.5 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in History please contact Mrs Seymour
(Head of History/Citizenship) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: America 1930 - 2000 Homework assignments:
Revision on progress in education and transport for a timed test
Research on either Martin Luther King or Malcolm X
Examination question x3 Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: America 1930-2000 Homework assignments:
Examination type question x2
Revision on American Foreign Policy for a timed test
Essay on either Race or foreign Policy Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Depression, War and Recovery& American Race Homework assignments:
Examination question on Hitler’s Germany – Section B
Examination question on Hitler’s Germany – Section B
Revision on America 1930 – 2000 in preparation for external examination (class test) Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Depression , War and Recovery & American Outline. Homework assignments:
Revision for mock paper on American Outline in preparation for external examination x2
Section c question on American Outline Half Term 5 (Early Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Past examination questions for external examination Homework assignments:
Examination questions on American Outline with the focus on Race in preparation for external examination x3
Examination questions on American Outline with the focus on Foreign Policy in preparation for external examination
Half Term 6 (Late Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Controlled Assessment. Revision for American examination paper Homework assignments:
Research for controlled assessment part A
Preparation notes for part A of the controlled assessment
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Full Course Optional Subject: Information Technology (BTEC)
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 1.5 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in IT please contact Mrs Robinson (Head of
ICT & Business) or Mr Willis (the class teacher) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Case study tasks Homework assignments: Students will have to complete pieces of case study tasks. Tasks could include: Completing presentation; Complete all marketing material
Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Revision Homework assignments: Students will be covering areas of revision for the January examination. Revision books available from WJEC and the CGP Revision Guide from WH Smiths
Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Case study tasks Homework assignments: Students will have to complete pieces of case study tasks. Tasks could include: Completing presentation; Complete all marketing material
Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Case study tasks Homework assignments: Students will have to complete pieces of case study tasks. Tasks could include: Completing Finance.
Half Term 5 (Early Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Case study tasks Homework assignments: Students will have to complete pieces of case study tasks. Tasks could include: Completing data base tasks
Half Term 6 (Late Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Revision/Case study tasks Homework assignments: Students may be planning a resit and therefore will have to revise for the June session. Revision books available from WJEC and the CGP Revision Guide from WH Smiths Students will have to complete pieces of case study tasks. Tasks could include: Completing data base tasks
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Full Course Optional Subject: Information Technology Essentials (BTEC)
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 1.5 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in IT Essentials please contact Mrs
Robinson (Head of ICT & Business) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: CISCO notes Homework assignments: Pupils will be completing chapter Notes for CISCO: This could include Chapters 1 - 3
Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: CISCO notes Homework assignments: Pupils will be completing chapter Notes for CISCO: This could include Chapters 4 - 6
Half Terms 3 & 4 (Spring Term):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: CISCO notes, Unit 1 Assignment 1.2 Homework assignments:
Pupils will be completing chapter Notes for CISCO: This could include Chapters 7 – 10
UNIT 1 Assignment 1.2 This consists of P2, P3, P4 & M2
Half Terms 5 & 6 (Summer Term):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Unit 1 Assignment 2 Homework assignments: Pupils are working on UNIT 1 currently and will be required to complete or improve by the end of term: Unit 1 Assignment 2. This consists of P5, P6, M3, D1
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Full Course Optional Subject: Modern Foreign Language: French and Spanish
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 1.5 Hours
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
The four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are developed within the following contexts,
specified by the WJEC.
The context for learning the language is organised under three broad themes: ● Identity and culture ● Local, national, international and global areas of interest ● Current and future study and employment
The intention is to deliver the new course as follows:
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments:
Present tense revision
School/college life
School/college studies
Topic based exam style skills questions in preparation for reading and listening examinations
Fortnightly vocabulary tests
Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Youth Culture
Self and relationships
Technology and social media Homework assignments:
Weekly extended topic based writing tasks, following on from lessons in preparation for speaking and writing examinations
Topic based exam style skills questions in preparation for reading and listening examinations
Fortnightly vocabulary tests
Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Lifestyle
Health and fitness
Entertainment and leisure Homework assignments:
Weekly extended topic based writing tasks, following on from lessons in preparation of speaking and writing examinations
Topic based exam style skills questions in preparation for reading and listening examinations
Fortnightly vocabulary tests
Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Customs and Traditions
Food and drink
Festivals and celebrations
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If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in French and/or Spanish please contact Ms
Voisin (Head of Modern Foreign Languages) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Homework assignments:
Weekly extended topic based writing tasks, following on from lessons in preparation of speaking and writing examinations
Topic based exam style skills questions in preparation for reading and listening examinations
Fortnightly vocabulary tests
Half Term 5 (Early Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Home and Locality
Local areas of interest
Transport Homework assignments:
Topic based exam style skills questions in preparation for reading and listening examinations.
Fortnightly vocabulary tests
Revision for mock examinations
Half Term 6 (Late Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Global Sustainability
Environment
Social issues
Homework assignments:
Weekly extended topic based writing tasks, following on from lessons in preparation of speaking and writing examinations
Topic based exam style skills questions in reading and listening
Fortnightly vocabulary tests.
Grammar booklet and reading material will be provided as summer holiday revision
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Full Course Optional Subject: Music
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 1.5 Hours
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: BTEC Unit 1: This unit is worked on in class time, but will need to be completed at home. GCSE areas of study - Composition 1: This coursework element of the course is started and worked on, but pupils are encouraged to continue work at home or in coursework clinic periods. Homework assignments:
BTEC Unit 1 – Working on task 1
Composition 1 – Initial ideas and exercises Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: BTEC Unit 1 & Unit 4. These units will be continuously worked on through some Music lessons, but pupils are expected to complete these tasks at home. GCSE areas of study - Composition 1. This coursework element of the course is started and worked on, but pupils are encouraged to continue work at home or in coursework clinic periods. Homework assignments:
BTEC Unit 1 – Completion of task 1
Unit 4 – Working on task 1
Composition 1 – Check point 1 Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: BTEC Unit 1 & Unit 4. These units are worked on in class time, but will need to be completed at home. GCSE areas of study - Composition 1. This coursework element of the course is started and worked on, but pupils are encouraged to continue work at home or in coursework clinic periods. Homework assignments:
BTEC Unit 1 – Working on task 2
BTEC Unit 4 – Completion of task 1
Composition 1 – Check point 2 Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: BTEC Unit 4 & Unit 16. These units are worked on in class time, but will need to be completed at home. GCSE areas of study - Composition 1. The coursework element of the course is started and worked on, but pupils are encouraged to continue work at home or in coursework clinic periods. Homework assignments:
BTEC Unit 4 – Working on task 2
BTEC Unit 16 – Completion of task 1
Composition 1 – Check point 3 Half Term 5 (Early Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: BTEC Unit 4 & Unit 16. These units are worked on in class time, but will need to be completed at home. GCSE areas of study - Composition 1. This coursework element of the course is started and worked on, but pupils are encouraged to continue work at home or in coursework clinic periods. Homework assignments:
BTEC Unit 4 – Completion of task 2
BTEC Unit 16 – Completion of task 2
Composition 1 – Completion
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If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in Music please contact Mr Parker (Head of
Music) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 6 (Late Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: BTEC units: Unit 1, Unit 4 & Unit 16. These units are worked on in class time, but will need to be completed at home. Homework assignments:
BTEC Unit 1 – Working on task 3
BTEC Unit 4 – Preparation for ‘in-class’ performances next academic year.
BTEC Unit 16 - Completion
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Full Course Optional Subject: Physical Education (PE)
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 1.5 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in Physical Education please contact
Mr N Pryce (Head of PE) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Bones, Muscles & Joints, Components of Fitness, Fitness Testing Homework assignments: Past Paper booklets Attendance of extra-curricular clubs
Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Methods of Training Homework assignments: Past Paper booklets Attendance of extra-curricular clubs
Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Training Programmes & Periodisation Homework assignments: Past Paper booklets Attendance of extra-curricular clubs
Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Energy Systems & Fitness Logs Homework assignments: Past Paper booklets Practical Assessment of Winter Games
Half Term 5 (Early Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Diet & Nutrition Homework assignments: Past Paper booklets Attendance of extra-curricular clubs
Half Term 6 (Late Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Diet & Nutrition Homework assignments: Past Paper booklets Practical Assessment of Summer Games
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Full Course Optional Subject: Product Design
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 1.5 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in Product Design please contact Mrs J
Davies (Head of Technology) in the first instance by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Isometric Drawing / Rendering / Plastics Homework assignments: Isometric drawing – produce several designs using support material on Isometric grid paper; Mobile phone holder sketches – add colour and annotate; Worksheet – Vacuum forming and line bending processes
Half Term 2 (Late Autumn): Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: 2D Design / Woods / Designer Research Homework assignments: Worksheet - Wood Joints (linked with Pentominoes project); Worksheet – Woods
and man-made boards; Designer Research – research key information about the designer Philippe Starck in preparation of producing an A3 information poster about the designer
Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Design Briefs / Specifications / Design Ideas Homework assignments: Design briefs – Open/Closed briefs - Writing a design brief; Specifications – First draft - Write a detailed, measureable specification; Finalising design ideas and adding critical information (annotation)
Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Production methods / Industrial processes / Orthographic Drawing Homework assignments: Worksheet – Production methods; Worksheet – Identifying industrial processes; Working drawings – first / third angle project and BS8888
Half Term 5 (Early Summer)
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Planning / ProDesktop / Evaluation Homework assignments: Draft of manufacturing plan; ProDesktop Presentation drawing of final design; Evaluations worksheet
Half Term 6 (Late Summer)
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Examination past paper questions Homework assignments: Examination style questions (1); Examination style questions (2); Examination style questions (3)
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Full Course Optional Subject: Public Services
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 1.5 Hours
For the Public Services course homework is only required from those pupils working to extend their work to a
Merit and/or Distinction standard
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in Public Services please contact Mr
Sainsbury (Head of Inclusion) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Autumn Term:
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Unit 1 Public Service Skills; Unit 4 Career Planning Homework assignments:
Unit 1: Assignment 1: Task 1
Unit 1: Assignment 1: Task 2
Unit 1: Assignment 2: Task 1
Unit 1: Assignment 2: Task 2
Unit 4: Assignment 2: Task 1
Spring Term:
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Unit 1 Public Service Skills; Unit 4 Career Planning Homework assignments:
Unit 1: Assignment 2: Task 1
Unit 1: Assignment 2: Task 2
Unit 1: Assignment 3: Task 1
Unit 4: Assignment 1: Task 1
Unit 4: Assignment 1: Task 2
Unit 4: Assignment 2: Task 1
Summer Term:
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Unit 1 Public Service Skills; Unit 4 Career Planning Homework assignments:
Unit 1: Assignment 2: Task 1
Unit 4: Assignment 3: Task 1
Unit 4: Assignment 3: Task 2
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Year 10 Full Course Homework Plan
Full Course Optional Subject: Religious Studies (RS)
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 1.5 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in RS please contact Mr Ireland (Head of
Religious Studies) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Our World Homework assignments:
Revision and preparation for timed assessment of past examination question.
Research pamphlet on the benefits of Shinrin Yoku and how this ties in with environmental concerns.
Research presentation on the frequency of animal abuse cases in Wales.
Revision and preparation for timed assessment of past examination question. Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Is it Fair? Homework assignments:
Revision and preparation for timed assessment of past examination question.
Presentation of research on either Christian Aid or Rokpa.
List of the different representations of religion in media over the course of a week.
Revision and preparation for timed assessment of past examination question. Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Human Relationships Homework assignments:
Revision and preparation for timed assessment of past examination question.
Research presentation on the True Love Waits movement.
Research presentation on the legal position of gay marriage in the UK and contrast this with another country of choice.
Revision and preparation for timed assessment of past examination question. Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Looking for Meaning Homework assignments:
Revision and preparation for timed assessment of past examination question.
Presentation of research on a given list of religious symbols.
Research presentation on the religious experiences of a given individual.
Revision and preparation for timed assessment of past examination question.
Half Term 5 (Early Summer): Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Revision Homework assignments:
Revision and preparation for timed assessment of past examination question.
It is expected that pupils will use this time to conduct their own individual revision in preparation for their external examination.
Half Term 6 (Late Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Religion and Medicine Homework assignments:
Revision and preparation for timed assessment of past examination question.
Presentation of research on a pro-life and pro-choice organisation.
Revision and preparation for timed assessment of past examination question.
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Full Course Optional Subject: Welsh
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 1.5 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in Welsh please contact Mrs L Williams (Head of Welsh) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: GCSE course Units 1 and 2 Homework assignments:
One spelling/ vocabulary/ literacy learning homework per fortnight
Two reading/ writing/ skills homework’s per fortnight Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: GCSE course Units 1 and 2 Homework assignments:
One spelling/ vocabulary/ literacy learning homework per fortnight
Two reading/ writing/ skills homework’s per fortnight Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: GCSE course Units 1 and 2 Homework assignments:
One spelling/ vocabulary/ literacy learning homework per fortnight
Two reading/ writing/ skills homework’s per fortnight
Past papers Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: GCSE course Units 1 and 2 Homework assignments:
One spelling/ vocabulary/ literacy learning homework per fortnight
Two reading/ writing/ skills homework’s per fortnight
Past papers
Half Term 5 (Early Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: GCSE Units 1 and 2 Homework assignments:
2x spelling/ vocabulary/ literacy learning homework’s (1 per cycle)
4x reading/ writing/ skills homework’s (2 per cycle)
Past examination paper questions Half Term 6 (Late Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Beginning GCSE Units 3 and 4 Homework assignments:
3x spelling/ vocabulary/ literacy learning homework’s (1 per cycle)
6x reading/ writing/ skills homework’s (2 per cycle)
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Short Course Optional Subject: Citizenship
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 0.75 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in Citizenship please contact Mrs Seymour
(Head of History/Citizenship) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Coursework (own choice of topic area) Homework assignments:
Evaluate their research
Produce a leaflet
Research activity Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Coursework Homework assignments:
Research activity.
Write up their introduction on chosen topic.
Design a questionnaire or survey.
Half Term 3 (Early Spring): Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Coursework Homework assignments:
Use social media to gain data on their chosen topic.
Interview agreed individuals as part of campaign ( or write to agreed individuals)
Write up findings from the interview. Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Coursework Homework assignments:
Write up their evaluation x 2
Half Term 5 (Early Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Evaluation; Coursework
Homework assignments:
Write a check list for the different roles that individuals have taken on within your group.
Draft an evaluation of your coursework. Half Term 6 (Late Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Community Homework assignments:
Descriptive piece of writing on ‘your role within the community’.
Research activity on different types of organisations and communities within Cwmbran.
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Short Course Optional Subject: French (NVQ)
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 0.75 Hours
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Writing a CV in French including: polite form “vous”/ personal details / school subjects / jobs and nationalities / hobbies / ICT skills / work experience / phone numbers Homework assignments:
Weekly ICT tasks focusing on accuracy (literacy)
Reading and research tasks on above topics
Preparation for portfolio task 1, level 2: writing a CV
Grammatical exercises: polite form / present and past tense/ adjectival agreement
Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Understanding job adverts, including jobs, qualifications, work experience, qualities and skills Homework assignments:
Reading and research tasks on above topics
Preparation for portfolio task 2, level 2: Understanding Job adverts (reading)
Grammatical exercises: adjectival agreement
Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Letter of introduction / Business introduction Homework assignments:
Reading and research tasks on above topics
Preparation for portfolio task 3, level 2: letter of introduction (writing)
Preparation for portfolio task 4, level 1: business introduction (speaking)
ICT tasks focusing on accuracy, including inserting French written accents and presentation
Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Job interview / health and safety Homework assignments:
Reading and research tasks on above topics
Preparation for portfolio task 5, level 2: attending job interview (listening)
Working on portfolio task 6, level 2: “Health and safety”(reading): grammar exercise on imperative tense (formal vous)
Design a health and safety poster
Grammatical exercises: asking questions / 24-hour clock
Half Term 5 (Early Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Health and Safety; Business travels
Homework assignments:
Working on reading task 2 “Health and safety”: grammar exercise on imperative tense (formal vous)
Design a health and safety poster
Research internationally recognised airport signs
Exercise on large numbers including phone numbers, flight numbers and times
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If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in French please contact Ms Voisin (Head
of Modern Foreign Languages) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 6 (Late Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Use of social networking sites in the world of work Homework assignments:
Research French Facebook homepage including key vocabulary
Grammar exercises on past tense to describe holidays
Written task: Update a status following a visit to Paris
Preparation for portfolio task (title to be provided on the day)
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Short Course Optional Subject: ICT
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 0.75 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in IT please contact Mrs Robinson (Head of
ICT & Business) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Case study tasks Homework assignments: Pupils will have to complete pieces of case study tasks. Tasks could include: Gathering resources; Completing Newsletter
Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Revision for January examinations Homework assignments: Pupils will be covering areas of revision for the January examination. Revision books available from WJEC and the CGP Revision Guide from WH Smiths
Half Term 3 (Early Spring): Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Case study tasks Homework assignments: Pupils will have to complete pieces of case study tasks. Tasks could include: Completing presentation; Complete all marketing material
Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Case study tasks Homework assignments: Pupils will have to complete pieces of case study tasks. Tasks could include: Completing Finance
Half Term 5 (Early Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Case study tasks Homework assignments: Pupils will have to complete pieces of case study tasks. Tasks could include: Completing data base tasks
Half Term 6 (Late Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Revision/Case study tasks Homework assignments: Pupils may be planning a resit and therefore will have to revise for the June session. Revision books available from WJEC and the CGP Revision Guide from WH Smiths Pupils will have to complete pieces of case study tasks. Tasks could include: Completing data base tasks
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Short Course Optional Subject: Religious Studies (RS)
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 0.75 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in RS please contact Mr M Ireland (Head of Religious Studies) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Our World Homework assignments:
Revision and preparation for timed assessment of past examination question.
Research pamphlet on the benefits of Shinrin Yoku and how this ties in with environmental concerns.
Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Our World Homework assignments:
Research presentation on the frequency of animal abuse cases in Wales.
Revision and preparation for timed assessment of past examination question.
Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Is it Fair? Homework assignments:
Revision and preparation for timed assessment of past examination question.
Presentation of research on either Christian Aid or Rokpa.
Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Is it Fair? Homework assignments:
List of the different representations of religion in media over the course of a week.
Revision and preparation for timed assessment of past examination question.
Half Term 5 (Early Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Human Relationships
Homework assignments:
Revision and preparation for timed assessment of past examination question.
Research presentation on the True Love Waits movement.
Half Term 6 (Late Summer): Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Human Relationships Homework assignments:
Research presentation on the legal position of gay marriage in the UK and contrast this with another country of choice.
Revision and preparation for timed assessment of past examination question
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Short Course Optional Subject: Resistant Materials
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 0.75 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in Resistant Materials please contact Mrs J
Davies (Head of Technology) in the first instance by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Woods / Wood Joints / Joining Methods Homework assignments: Worksheet – Types of wood (hardwoods, softwoods and manmade boards); Worksheet – Types of wood joints; Worksheet – Joining methods (temporary and permanent fixings)
Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Plastics / Fabrication processes / Joining Methods Homework assignments: Worksheet – Types of Plastics (Thermo and thermosetting plastics); Worksheet – Vacuum forming and line bending processes; Mobile phone holder sketches – add colour and annotate
Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Metals / Fabrication processes / Joining Methods Homework assignments: Worksheet – Types of Metals (Ferrous, Non-ferrous and Alloys); Add detail, colour and annotation to jewellery design sheet; Worksheet – Cutting, and joining
Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: ACCESS FM / Design Movements / Development Homework assignments: Analyse an existing clock using the acronym ACCESS FM; Research task – Produce an A3 mood board to depict a chosen designer or design movement; Using guidance sheet, list all essential information needed to be added to your development sheet
Half Term 5 (Early Summer)
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Planning / ProDesktop / Working Drawings Homework assignments: Draft of manufacturing plan; ProDesktop Presentation drawing of final design; Worksheet – orthographic drawing
Half Term 6 (Late Summer)
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: Evaluation / Past paper questions Homework assignments: Write a draft final evaluation of your finished clock; Examination style questions (1); Examination style questions (2)
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Year 10 Homework Plan
Short Course Optional Subject: Welsh
Recommended homework time per 2-week cycle: 0.75 Hours
If you would like to contact someone about your child’s homework in Welsh please contact Mrs L Williams
(Head of Welsh) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at
Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: GCSE course Unit 1 Homework assignments:
One spelling/ vocabulary/ literacy learning homework per fortnight
One reading/ writing/ skills homework per fortnight Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: GCSE course Unit 1 Homework assignments:
One spelling/ vocabulary/ literacy learning homework per fortnight
One reading/ writing/ skills homework per fortnight Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: GCSE course Unit 1 and 2 Homework assignments:
One spelling/ vocabulary/ literacy learning homework per fortnight
One reading/ writing/ skills homework per fortnight Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: GCSE course Unit 1 and 2 Homework assignments:
One spelling/ vocabulary/ literacy learning homework per fortnight
One reading/ writing/ skills homework per fortnight
Past papers Half Term 5 (Early Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: GCSE course Units 1 and 2 Homework assignments:
2x spelling/ vocabulary/ literacy learning homework’s (1 per cycle)
2x reading/ writing/ skills homework’s (1 per cycle)
Past examination paper questions Half Term 6 (Late Summer):
Topics/areas covered by homework assignments: GCSE course Units 1 and 2 Homework assignments:
3x spelling/ vocabulary/ literacy learning homework (1 per cycle)
3x reading/ writing/ skills homework (1 per cycle)
Past examination paper questions
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Year 10 Homework Plan
The Welsh Baccalaureate(WB) Award The completion of the WB (which is worth the equivalent of 3
GCSEs) requires pupils to complete a number of one-off tasks
throughout the year.
Half Term 1 (Early Autumn):
Assignments required:
WB Diary Completed
Half Term 2 (Late Autumn):
Assignments required:
WB Diary Completed
Half Term 3 (Early Spring):
Assignments required:
WB Diary Completed
Half Term 4 (Late Spring):
Assignments required:
WB Diary Completed
Half Term 5 (Early Summer):
Assignments required:
WB Diary Completed
Half Term 6 (Late Summer):
Assignments required:
Individual Investigation Title complete
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Further information about the Welsh Baccalaureate
THE WELSH BACCALAUREATE STRUCTURE FOR YEARS 9,10 AND 11
ESSENTIAL SKILLS ELEMENTS OTHER WELSH BACCALUAREATE ELEMENTS
Communications
Application of Number
ICT
Working with Others
Diary
Work experience
Community participation
Individual investigation
Every element (above) must be passed to achieve the Welsh Baccalaureate qualification. Pupils start to accumulate the work in year 9 and finish gathering it in year 11. The diary and individual investigation are taught through Welsh Baccalaureate lessons in years 10 and 11 and generate homework. The Essential Skills are taught through history, English and ICT lessons in Year 9, through P.E. lessons in Year 10 and through maths lessons in Year 11. There will be homework associated with these, as and when the elements are being taught.
If you would like to contact someone about the work your child needs to complete for their Welsh Baccalaureate Award please contact Mrs Pryce (Welsh Baccalaureate Co-ordinator) in the first instance, by telephoning the school or via email at Croesyceiliog.HOD@croesy.schoolsedu.org.uk