Welcome back

to school
Parent – Student – Tutor meeting
 About me
I am the tutor of Year 9A
I teach Physical Education in
KS3, IGCSE and A Levels
I am also the PE Coordinator in
Secondary

Mr David Lindell
 The Secondary SMT

Miss Evans Miss Victoria

• Principal • Vice-Principal
Miss Hodson • revans@novaschool.es • veosuna@novaschool.es Miss Hannah
• Examinations Officer • Secondary Headteacher
• echodson@novaschool.es • hhick@novaschool.es
 Our focus: Enjoyment!
In Novaschool Sunland International we promote
EMPATHY, to see life from all perspectives and to make fair
and responsible decisions; RESPECT for our local and
global environment, ourselves and others; SOLIDARITY by
nurturing a sense of harmony and team spirit within our
family community; CREATIVITY, being confident, open-
minded and willing to take risks; ENJOYMENT of life and
learning, including making mistakes from which we can
improve. WE ARE ALL HUMAN!
What's new this year?
• New classrooms for Secondary
• Trips to the school farm
• New teachers:
• Miss Evelyn (Science)
• Miss Clare (History)
• Miss Dea (English support)
SCHOOL CALENDAR
THE TIMETABLE
 HOMEWORK TIMETABLE

Homework expectations
Homework at student’s
responsibility.
Also, parents could check
regularly.
Not to do HW will result
as a level 1 incident, they
should spend between 1
and 1.5 hour every night
 THIS SCHOOL YEAR…
TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
SEPTEMBER JANUARY MAY
Return to school Farm trip (16th)
Show auditions! FEBRUARY Revision week! It is imp
ortant t
Farm trip (13th) Start of Global Exams ensure o
that all
OCTOBER: student
s
Farm trip (10th) MARCH JUNE: present are
Progress reports Progress reports Global Exams during
Global
Halloween party End of year reports Exams!
APRIL:
NOVEMBER: School show
Parent-tutor meetings Spring fling!
Farm trip
Residential trip to Granada (3rd to 4th)
Science week

DECEMBER:
Progress reports
 NEW GRADE STRUCTURE
New grade structure in KS3 and KS4
The grades levels have been simplified:
- Level 9: 95%+
- Level 8: 90-9©4%
- Level 7: 80-99%
- Level 6: 70-79%
- Level 5: 60-69%
- Level 4: 50-59% - This is the pass grade
in KS3 and KS4
- Level 3: 40-49%, etc.
 BEHAVIOUR EXPECTATIONS
• Read the Behaviour Chart in your classroom!
• Line up outside the room in single file quietly before a lesson.
• Never enter a room unless a teacher is present.
• Follow all teacher instructions.
• You may not stay in rooms unattended during break times.
• Always speak English in lessons and whenever possible.
• Respect the football and basketball pitches rota.
• Talk to a teacher if you face any problems.
 MOBILE PHONES & DEVICES
• Bring a tablet or laptop to enhance your learning
ile s experience at school
o b o t
M n
No iles are used • Look after your personal belongings, including any
o b o b e
M e d t . devices (the school is not responsible for
o w o l
all e scho damage)
in th e
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g in • Use your devices (laptop or tablet) only for
e n c o rin
b educational purposes and only with teacher
We nts to ts.
u d e b le
s t
p s / t a supervision
a p to
l • Don´t bring your phone unless you need it for use during transport
• Don´t use your phone at any time on school grounds – it will be
confiscated
• Don´t use your devices (tablet or laptop) during break time
• Don´t use your devices for messaging, games, or any unauthorised
activity
 LATE ARRIVALS &
ABSENCES
Registration is at 9.30
• If a student is late, you must inform the tutor and office. This
will be noted in a register.
• If a student is absent from school, a letter, email or phone
call from his or her parent explaining the absence must be
given to the office and tutor.
• Failure to do so will result in the absence being registered as
‘unauthorised’.
• The office and the tutor must be notified of any early
departures.
 REWARDS & CONSEQUENCES

Good behaviour
• Merits
• Monthly recognition by subject
teachers
• Merit awards
• Yearly award
 UNIFORMS
• Incorrect uniform will lead to a Level 1 incident.
• Non-uniform jackets and coats can only worn on days with
cooler weather and should be removed in the classroom.
• Remember to wash uniforms daily.
• PE uniform must be worn (ONLY) on PE days.
 DAILY TOOLS
A pencil case containing:
• Multiple black/blue pens • A notebook for each subject
• Pencils • A binder when required
• Pencil sharpener • A homework planner
• Rubber • Textbooks for each subject of
• Ruler the day
• Scissors • Water
• Glue • Snacks
• Highlighters/coloured pens
• Maths equipment
Any questions?
contact me via myAgora+ or by email:
dlindell@novaschool.es
‭+34 651 315 419‬