02 Dec 2024
Year 11
‘All shall be well’ Julian of Norwich
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HelpYouChoose Accounts
Y11 Post-16 Applications using HelpYouChoose
Some Post-16 Providers will require you to apply through the HelpYouChoose website. To set up an account follow these steps:
- Click on the login page
- Type in your username (it is the same as your Notre Dame login username)
- Click on 'forgotten your password?'
- You'll receive a password reset email. Follow the instructions to create your own password
- Go back to the login page and put in your username and new password
Post 16 Open Events
Tips
- Make sure you book a place to attend an open day if required.
- Go to multiple open days, even if you think you have made up your mind.
- Take a notebook and talk to as many people as possible.
- Explore a new subject you may not have considered.
Apprenticeships
- Most apprenticeships do not have open days.
- Look at company website and do some virtual research instead.
- Book a careers appointment with Siobhan Whiddett – Careers Advisor who can signpost you to useful websites and support you to apply for opportunities.
- Always have a backup plan. Important to apply for a full-time course.
Need some help or support?
- Book a careers appointment with Siobhan Whiddett – Careers Advisor. Bookings can be made via the website or emailing swhiddett1@ndhs.org.uk
- Contact the sixth form or college you are thinking about applying to. They are happy to answer questions.
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Open Day/Evening Information |
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Access Creative College |
Book a place to attend via link: https://www.accesscreative.ac.uk/open-events/ |
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City College Norwich |
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City College Norwich – A-level only |
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City of Norwich School |
Headteacher address at 6pm, 6.30pm & 7pm |
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Dereham Sixth Form |
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East Coast College – Gt Yarmouth & Lowestoft College |
You must book a place to attend via the following link: http://www.eastcoast.ac.uk/open-events/ |
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East Norfolk Sixth Form |
Need to book a place via the following link: https://www.eastnorfolk.ac.uk/Events--Lettings/Open-Events |
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Easton College |
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Hellesdon Sixth Form |
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Jane Austen College |
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Lowestoft Sixth Form College |
To book a place to attend click on the following link: https://www.lowestoftsfc.ac.uk/open-events/ |
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Norwich School |
Need to book to attend via the following link: https://www.norwich-school.org.uk/open-events-and-visits |
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Notre Dame High School |
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Ormiston Victory Academy |
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Paston College |
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Reepham Sixth Form College |
Need to book to attend via the following link: https://www.reephamcollege.com/admissions-and-applications/ |
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Sir Isaac Newton Norwich |
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Sprowston Sixth Form |
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Taverham Sixth Form |
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Thorpe St Andrew Sixth Form |
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UTCN – University Technical College Norfolk |
Need to book to attend via the following link: https://utcn.org.uk/480/open-events-year-10-and-year-12 |
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Wymondham College
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Need to book a place via the following link: https://www.wymondhamcollege.org/882/open-events-and-tours |
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Wymondham High School |
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GCSE Revision Advice
Students will been given a revision planner booklet to help them to schedule their revision. They will be shown how to use it in their PSHEE lesson.
Kerboodle Instructions
You can't use your Google account to login.
User names are usually your first initial, followed by your surname, all lower case with no hyphens.
Your password is the same as your user name the first time you log in. You will then be prompted to change your password. The Institution code is esm2.
Your Maths teachers have got your usernames and passwords. Any issues email Mrs Chadwick
Quick tips on how to revise
Video advice on specific revision techniques
Exam Timetable, Rules & Guidance
The Exams section of our website contains the following pages:
Subject Specific Revision Resources
The links below will take you to the website of the exam board page for each of your subjects. On these pages you will find lots of useful documents, such as the specification that tells teachers the content, they need to teach you, past papers and mark schemes along with examiners reports on each past exam which tell you the mistakes previous students have made that lost them marks, so that you can avoid making the same mistakes.
You do need to be careful that you are always looking at the correct documents, for example in some subjects including subjects like History, Geography and RE teachers are able to select some of the topics they teach you. Therefore, it is important that you check with your teacher the exact units you are studying.
Art
Exam Board Links
- Art Spec.
- Exam Subject page
- Google Classroom Code: 4mva5w5
Biology
Combined and Triple students will find revision resources on the Biology Y11 Google Classroom
Code: v4npkhf
Chemistry
KS4 Chemistry Google Classroom code is:ojm5ene
It contains the following items carefully organised by topic of study:
- Lesson PowerPoints
- Textbook extracts
- Practice/summary questions and the mark scheme
- Summary videos
- Checklists
- Knowledge organiser
- Link to the past paper store (Google Drive folder)
- 'My GCSE at a Glance' sheet explaining the overall layout of the assessment
Exam Board Links
Other links
- Cognito: Over 400 Science and Maths videos lessons.
Computer Science
Our resources are shared via Google Classroom
The code is: wrwtocn
Drama
Fashion and Textile Design
GCSE Design and Technology Specification Specification for first teaching in 2017 (aqa.org.uk)
GCSE Fashion and Textile Design
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Revision Guide (included in contribution): GCSE AQA Design and Technology: Illustrated Revision and Practice
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Google Classroom Code: p2sdnco
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Past Papers: AQA | GCSE | Design and Technology | Assessment resources
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BBC Bitesize: GCSE Design and Technology - AQA - BBC Bitesize
French
GCSE Specification Template (eduqas.co.uk)
Google Classroom code GCSE Past Papers and Revision Classroom Code
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For speaking revision please ensure you use the roleplay and photocard booklets given in class.
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For reading and listening revision, the past papers Google Classroom will help you to revise and develop your skills - ensure you write down new vocabulary.
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For writing revision, please refer to your writing booklets for advice and examples.
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All of this should be underpinned by additional resources on Memrise or Quizlet for vocabulary and on Seneca for grammar and further exam practice.
Food Preparations and Nutrition
GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition
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Revision Guide (included in contribution): My Revision Notes: AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition
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Google Classroom Code: ghqdu6y
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Past Papers: AQA | GCSE | Food Preparation and Nutrition | Assessment resources
Geography
In the Google Classroom we have also recapped the topics and dates of each of the exam papers, 4 past papers and suggested links to some good revision sites including videos and Seneca:
AQA | GCSE | Geography | Specification at a glance
Paper 1: Natural Hazards, Living World, Coasts and Rivers (May 22nd)
Paper 2: Urban Issues, Changing Economic World, Resources (June 9th)
Paper 3: Pre-release - we will complete our work on this paper after the Easter holidays. (June 16th)
If you find geography videos helpful to revise try these two channels on Youtube.
Select the topics you feel least confident with and use your revision guide also.
Geography Hawkes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJX0GLv7s9w
Mr B
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPjZAnj4nSU
Seneca is another good source of revision and find attached copies of 2 of each of papers 1 and 2 full of practise questions. (Go back down the feed for the 2018 papers.)
All students either purchased or were provided with a copy of the CGP Revision guide.
The GC codes are as follows:
Ms Rekic: 11GGB Code: 4v7gtxi
Mr Lister: 11A-GG2 Code: awowvke
Mrs Fullam: 11A-GG1 Mrs Fullam 2022/23 Code: ioplb3w
Mrs Fullam: 11B Geography Mrs Fullam Code: 7gbzomc
Graphic Design
GCSE Design and Technology Specification (1DT0) (pearson.com)
GCSE Graphic Design
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Revision Guide (included in contribution): My Revision Notes: Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Design and Technology
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Google Classroom Code: fc5zvxa
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Past Papers (1B - Papers and Boards): Edexcel Design and Technology (9-1) from 2017 | Pearson qualifications
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BBC Bitesize: GCSE Design and Technology - Edexcel - BBC Bitesize
History
Our Y10/11 revision resources are shared via Google Classroom
The code is: g2r24km
Japanese
Our resources are shared via our Google Classroom
The code is: efamdhz
Maths
Our resources are shared via Google Classroom
The code is: cpctqr6
Exam Board links
Other links
- Corbettmaths
- Cognito: Over 400 Science and Maths videos lessons.
Music
GCSE Music (1MU0) Specification Issue 4 (pearson.com)
Google classroom (for all resources) : GCSE Music (google.com)
Revision booklet: 
Music Department GCSE Revision Guide Full Version (1).pdf
P.E.
- Edexcel PE
- Cambridge National PE
- Edexcel GCSE Physical Education (2016) | Pearson qualifications
- Google classroom code: 6mrnfgg
Physics
Combined Science Physics:
- GCSE Combined Science - AQA Trilogy - BBC Bitesize
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zqw77p3
- https://www.savemyexams.co.uk/gcse/physics_combined-science/aqa/18/revision-notes/
- https://studyrocket.co.uk/revision/gcse-physics-combined-science-aqa
- https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/physics-revision/gcse-aqa/
- Combined Science Spec.
Useful online video:
- https://www.youtube.com/@Freesciencelessonshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAd0MSIZBSsGNWKdHJdQYIndKl3HZUrSB
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUy1o4ogCvw&list=PLAd0MSIZBSsGNWKdHJdQYIndKl3HZUrSB
Exam board resources:
- https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy-8464
- https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy-8464/specification-at-a-glance
Triple Science Physics
Revision websites
- https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/physics-revision/gcse-aqa/
- https://www.savemyexams.co.uk/gcse/physics/aqa/18/revision-notes/
- https://www.gcsephysicsonline.com/aqa
- https://www.kerboodle.com/users/login?user_return_to=%2Fapp
- https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/
- Cognito: Over 400 Science and Maths videos lessons.
Useful online video:
- https://www.youtube.com/@Freesciencelessons
- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAd0MSIZBSsGNWKdHJdQYIndKl3HZUrSB
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUy1o4ogCvw&list=PLAd0MSIZBSsGNWKdHJdQYIndKl3HZUrSB
Exam board resources:
Product Design
GCSE Design and Technology Specification (1DT0) (pearson.com)
GCSE Product Design
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Revision Guide (included in contribution): My Revision Notes: Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Design and Technology
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Google Classroom Code: z3kyoj5
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Past Papers (1F - Timbers): Edexcel Design and Technology (9-1) from 2017 | Pearson qualifications
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BBC Bitesize: GCSE Design and Technology - Edexcel - BBC Bitesize
Religious Studies
Our revision support is accessible via each class' Google Classroom .
Edexcel RE GCSE Specifiaction A Papers 1A, 2F and 3A
- 11X-RE1 - MSH ubj3lay
- 11XRE2 - JSE xibrfbh
- 11X RE3 - CNE shq7vgq
- 11X-RE4 - JSL km5y24t
- 11Y- RE1 - MSH zyujse7
- 11Y-RE2 - KST 36z4bzf
- 11Y-RE3 - JSL tn76rhl
- 11Y RE4 - CNE tf4kcu
Spanish
Click on the links below for past papers:
The Spanish revision resources are on Memrise. To access resources by theme visit our KS4 Spanish page.
Post-16 Careers Advice
Applying for Post-16 Courses
Post-16 Advice
For more info about Y11 Careers Advice visit our Careers Roadmap page by clicking on the link below.
Careers Blog
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28 Nov 2024
BBC Apprenticeships - Applications are live for 2025!
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27 Nov 2024
Application Masterclass with Lloyds Banking Group
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27 Nov 2024
Explore Careers with the Largest Sporting Employer
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27 Nov 2024
STEM Virtual Careers Event with NESO
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25 Nov 2024
Accountancy Careers
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25 Nov 2024
Insight to Farrer & Co Virtual Law Event
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20 Nov 2024
Taster Day Invitation for new fully funded FE Performing Arts Course in Norwich
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19 Nov 2024
Unifrog - new course for young budding engineers
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19 Nov 2024
Insight to KPMG - Virtual Event for Students
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Online Safety Advice and Support
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Reporting an Issue
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- CEOP: If you are worried about online sexual abuse, or the way someone has been communicating with you online.
- Report Remove: ChildLine's online tool to empower young people to stop the spread of nude images online
