Dear Parent / Carer,
We are absolutely delighted with the focus, commitment and maturity Year 11 have demonstrated as we approach their final GCSE examinations. We continue to be impressed by their resilience, the mutual support they show one another, and their spirit.
Please see below some important information for the coming weeks and months.
Year 11 Revision materials:
Effective revision is a key cornerstone of exam success, and the next few weeks and months are crucial. You can find a range of useful resources on our website: https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/parents/year-groups/year-11. This page includes materials we have shared throughout the year, reminders of revision techniques we regularly share with students and knowledge organisers which can provide the foundations for revision. If students need support with organising revision or additional revision materials, they should approach class teachers, their Form Tutor, Mrs Sweeting, or any of the Senior Leadership Team will also be happy to support.
Revision during exam season:
At English Martyrs we have high expectations of student attendance and will continue to do so during the summer exam session. Students will be expected to attend all timetabled sessions as normal when not in a scheduled examination or revision session. As part of ensuring students continue with positive study and revision habits, staff will be offering high quality revision sessions and materials throughout the duration of the exam period. Students will benefit from focused revision sessions, planned by specialists and based upon careful analysis of the specific needs of individuals and classes. Our Revision Plan includes, where possible, timetabled, subject specific and teacher led revision sessions on the morning or afternoon immediately preceding an exam. We are asking that all students come into school ready to revise with class teachers for morning exams no later than 8.30am when we will begin with a focused revision session immediately before they enter the hall. Free toast and juice will be available from 8.15-8.30am so students can be fuelled and ready to do their best.
Mastery continues for students until the start of the exam period at lunchtimes and Period 6 after school. All students are encouraged to attend so they can benefit from focused revision sessions led by subject specialists.
If you have any queries about Year 11 Revision, please contact Mrs Sweeting on esweeting@ems.bhcet.org.uk
Results Day:
https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/2025-04-03-year-11-letter-from-mr-rogers - please re-familiarise yourself with arrangements for this in this letter that was sent in April by Mr Rogers.
Celebrating students:
Key reminders:
We have a number of celebration opportunities planned for students to mark the end of their time with us in Year 11. On Friday 23rd May, students will be involved in a Leavers’ Liturgy. Students and Form Tutors will take time to reflect upon their ‘EMS journey’ and there will be a chance to sign shirts, share positive messages and enjoy an ice cream together before leaving at 12.20 to commence their half term break. Please make sure students bring a spare shirt to sign so they are not using the one they are dressed in. The final whole cohort exam is Physics on Monday 16th June. When this finishes at around 10.30, students will be free to leave site unless they are involved in the Music exam on the afternoon.
Prom, which will take place on 3rd July, is an exciting and much anticipated event. Please be reminded that attendance to Prom depends upon good behaviour as outlined to parents and students earlier in the year. The cost for a ticket is £40. A deposit of £20 needs to be paid by 12pm on 2nd June to secure a place. The remaining balance needs to be paid by 30th June. This can be done through the MCAS app. Arrival will be from 6:30pm, with a 7pm start to the proceedings. Transport home should be arranged for 10.15pm.
GCSEs are important but they are in no way a measure of the value of any student. We could not be prouder of Year 11 at EMS, and we have high hopes for their futures.
If you need any further support, please contact Mr Blackwood (mblackwood@ems.bhcet.org.uk) or Mrs Sweeting (esweeting@ems.bhcet.org.uk) who will be glad to assist.
With every best wish.
Mrs C Hogarth
Head of School
Mr T Rogers
Deputy Headteacher
Mr M Blackwood
Pastoral Leader
Mrs E Sweeting
Academic Pastoral Leader
