Art

Using your independence and time management skills, design an idea based on a project topic. Use your subject skills to communicate your idea through a clear drawing.

History

Show understanding that there are different interpretations of a person or an event. As well as showing understanding for there being at least two sides to a historical argument.

PE

To take part in planning a warm-up with a group of peers. Deliver at least one part of the warm-up to the class

English

Read regularly from a wide variety of genres by reading any 12 books from the Year 7 Reading Canon. For each book you read, you need to complete a short book review.

IT

Develop an understanding of how to be safe online and avoid being a victim of fraud and theft. You will do this by completing 6 specific online bronze award badges and achieving 58 iDEA points.

RE

Look at the ‘bigger picture’ and be able to consider the opinions of others. Use this these opinions to help shape your own opinion.

Geography

To take part in planning a speech/presentation with a group of peers. Stand up and share at least one point in front of an audience.

Maths

To demonstrate good organisational skills and reach level 1 (one) on Sparx with over 10,000 XP points.

Science

Begin to develop your team work skills by working collaboratively with others on a scientific topic.

Languages

Build your confidence with public speaking by taking part in reading aloud in the target language.

Music

Participate in a learner’s club for a minimum of one-half term. (Brass, Sax, Keyboard etc).

Technology

Develop your independence and problem-solving skills by following a standard recipe/design method.

Art

Think deeper to develop your idea with a personal/meaningful response based on the project topic. Communicate this through accurate drawing and annotation.

History

Show evidence of being able to explore multiple interpretations of a person or event, alongside argue both sides of a historical argument and begin to develop your own judgement.

PE

Plan and deliver a warm-up on your own. Your delivery must include using the correct tone of voice and body language as well as demonstrating good organisational skills.

English

Read regularly from a wide variety of genres, including more challenging books, by reading any 12 books from the Year 8 Reading Canon. For each book you read, you need to complete a short book review.

IT

Further develop your responsibilities to yourself and to others in using social media, including how to safeguard against cyber-bullying and spot fake news.  You will do this by completing 8 specific bronze award badges and achieving 68 iDEA points.

RE

Begin to think critically through considering the opinions of others and using this work to help justify your own opinion.

Geography

Work with others to plan, rehearse and present a speech. Your presentation must show good use of using the correct tone of voice and body language.

Maths

To further develop good planning and time management skills and reach level 2 (two) on Sparx with over 20,000 XP points.

Science

Build your teamwork skills by developing your ability to listen and respond to others and suggest ideas for how you can progress through the topic being studied.

Languages

Plan effectively for public speaking by preparing and responding to known questions in the target language.

Music

Join a musical co-curricular group with a minimum of 90% attendance each term.

Technology

Use your creativity and imagination to adapt a product design for a particular purpose or target group

Art

Develop your planning skills by refining your idea through carefully considered use of media. Use your time management skills to communicate this through confident use of media and accurate detailed work. Use your leadership skills to demonstrate to others the ideas and skills employed in your work.

History

Be able to explain multiple interpretations of a person or event and argue both sides of a historical argument, drawing valid conclusions.

PE

Work with others to plan, rehearse and present a warm-up and a skill for a chosen lesson. You must demonstrate the ability to use the correct tone of voice, speed of speech, body language and correct equipment, as well as demonstrating good organisational skills.

English

Read regularly from a wide variety of genres, including challenging books and classics, by reading any 12 books from the Year 9 Reading Canon. For each book you read, you need to complete a short book review.

IT

To develop the advanced skills of how to accurately find information online and take short-cuts that save time.  Also develop valuable problem-solving skills that are transferable across a range of jobs and sectors.  You will do this by completing 13 online bronze award badges and achieving 117 iDEA points to complete the ‘Bronze’ award and be awarded the ‘Bronze’ certificate.

RE

Think deeper before reaching your answer by considering and evaluating the viewpoints of others and use this work to help justify your own opinion on a RE topic.

Geography

Work with others to plan, rehearse and present a speech. Your presentation must show good use of using the correct tone of voice, speed of speech, body language and the correct use of visual aids.

Maths

To further develop good planning and time management skills and reach level 2 (two) on Sparx with over 20,000 XP points.

Science

Become a leader within group work. Achieve this by assigning roles to others, having effective time management and positively encouraging everyone to make progress within your team.

Languages

Be able to adapt your verbal communication within the target language by responding to unknown questions and providing opinions and reasons confidently within your answer.

Music

Regularly perform your work to the class as an individual.

Technology

The ability to independently select from and use a wider more complex range of materials, components and ingredients, whilst taking into account their properties for a product design. Develop your leadership skills further by demonstrating your design to others.

Aiming High
Participate in at least 50 opportunities within school from the start of Year 7.

Staying Positive
Overcome setbacks and achieve your goals by being involved in long-term commitments. E.g. DofE, a part time job, playing a musical instrument or sport.

Aiming High
Set clear, tangible goals to achieve a minimum of a grade good in your attitude to learning in at least four subjects.

Staying Positive
Help to achieve your goals by completing a timetable for your home learning and out of school opportunities for the next two weeks.

Leadership
Support and encourage others by leading a team of people inside or outside of school.

Creativity
Complete a CV on your current skills and experiences.

Teamwork
As part of a team organise a school event, campaign or competition to make a positive difference. E.g. Form Quiz, Reading Club, Litter Pick.

Aiming High
Role model the West Hill Way by achieving the Form Tutor Praise Award at least 55 times since the start of Year 7.

Leadership
Encourage others to achieve our shared vision within our school community by modelling the 3R’s on at least 60 occasions since Year 7.

Leadership
Support and encourage your local community. Attend a student led event. E.g. Music concert, sport fixture etc.

Staying positive
Use your tactics to independently source your own work experience.

Aiming High
Set yourself challenges by gaining at least 96% attendance or higher for at least one-half term.

Aiming High
Participate in at least 60 opportunities within school from the start of Year 7.

Staying Positive
Help to achieve your goals by completing a revision timetable for the next half-term.

Aiming High
Set clear, tangible goals to achieve a minimum of a grade good in your attitude to learning in all your subjects.

Time Management
Manage your time effectively by planning in reading time. Achieve this by reading at least 10 new books from the KS4 reading canon.

Leadership
In a variety of opportunities support and encourage others by leading others inside or outside of school.

Creativity
Use your imagination to create revision resources for upcoming exams.

Teamwork
As part of a team organise a school event, campaign or competition to make a positive difference. E.g. Form Quiz, Reading Club, Litter Pick.

Aiming High
Role model the West Hill Way by achieving the Form Tutor Praise Award at least 65 times since the start of Year 7.

Leadership
Encourage others to achieve our shared vision within our school community by modelling the 3RS on at least 75 occasions since Year 7.

Leadership
Support and encourage your local community. Assist in prefect interviews, opportunities for public speaking.

Staying positive
Use your tactics to receive a post 16 offer for your next step after West Hill.

Aiming High
Set yourself challenges by gaining at least 96% attendance or higher for at least one term.