Examinations

It is really important for students to attend every exam they have been scheduled for as results from mock exams are used for college applications and exam boards can also request to see mock papers if a GCSE grade is queried or special consideration is requested at a later date.

If your child is sick please try and get them to come in for their exam.  If they are too poorly to attend please let the Exams Office know ASAP on 01273 575801 or leave a message at reception on 01273 581100.

Official notices and warnings to students should be read and understood before undertaking any examinations.  A copy of these notices are attached below:

	Summer Exams Timetable 2012
	January Exams Timetable 2012
	How to survive your exams!
	Warning to Candidates (Written Exams)
	Warning to Candidates (Coursework)
	Notice to Candidates (Coursework)
	Warning to Candidates (Screen Exams)
	Controlled assessment information for GCSE and Principal Learning (4.2)
	Want to support your child in their exams? Click here for some top tips
	Plagarism and References in Exams. Click here for more information

It is important that students arrive fully prepared for any exam.

Every student will need the following items of equipment in order to complete their exams.

• Black ink pen or black biro
• An HB pencil
• An eraser
• A ruler
• A pencil sharpener

In addition to these items, Mathematics and Science exams require:

• A scientific calculator (students are responsible for their own calculators including replacing batteries and making sure that the calculator is in good working order before their exam)
• A protractor
• A compass

For Media Studies, Graphics, Food Technology and Resistant Material exams coloured pencils will also be required.

All equipment should be taken into the examination room in a transparent container (such as a transparent pencil case or a clear plastic bag).

A bottle of water can be brought into the venue in a clear bottle but any labels MUST be removed.

Bags should be left in lockers and not taken into the exam venue.

Note - Mobile Phones, electronic/digital equipment, Ipods or MP3 players are NOT ALLOWED in the examination venue. Should you choose to ignore this warning you WILL be reported to the exam board and your paper may not be accepted.