On Wednesday 13 September 2023 we welcomed Year 7 pupils and their parents/carers to two separate events in the Main Hall focused on Year 7 Learning.

Both the morning and evening events looked at the importance of revision and being like a Chinese Bamboo Tree, together with an understanding of memory to help make our learning more effective. The key part of the conference was a demonstration of how to use mind maps and flash cards to revise effectively.

Our youngest learners proved to be an attentive audience during the pupils' Year 7 Learning Conference. Will said 'the Learning Conference was very interesting'. Flash cards were created and mind maps studied as part of their morning learning.

At the Year 7 Learning and Curriculum Evening, it was the turn of parents and carers to explore the themes of memory and revision, with practical examples and advice. A recorded version of the presentation can be found here if you were unable to attend:

Please do look at our Effective Learning page for more information on how we can support our pupils to utilise every ‘learning’ moment to its greatest effect, both in school and at home.

Upcoming Learning Conferences

• Year 11 Learning and Curriculum Evening: Wednesday 4 October 2023
• Year 10 Learning and Curriculum Evening: Wednesday 8 November 2023
• Year 9 Learning and Curriculum Evening: Wednesday 24 January 2024
• Year 8 Learning and Curriculum Evening: Wednesday 7 February 2024