Regents Review Summer 2025

The Regents Review Summer 2025

DEPARTMENTAL NEWS

trialling ‘catch-up sheets’, which are called ‘knowledge tickets’. These summarise the key points of the lesson, providing examples, misconceptions and a chance for student’s to practice the concepts taught. Here is an example of what we have used recently. We encourage students to make their own, when they have been absent. Sparx Maths We have had a successful year of using Sparx Maths for homework. It has had a real impact on progress for students, who complete their homework each week. Amazingly, we achieved our goal to having 1 MILLION questions answered correctly! What an achievement this is. It really shows the commitment and hard work of our students at RPCC.

These students go above and beyond, not only completing 100% of their homework on time, but completing additional tasks to ensure their success. Sparx Superstars for each year group are:

Gayathri

Year 11 Year 10

Marta Faeeza

Year 9 Year 8 Year 7

Luke

Each week, we show who the top 5 students are in the school on social media, our Sparx Superstars!

Tawhida

English Celebrating the English

explored an exciting range of topics, that have sparked students’ creativity and critical thinking. In imaginative writing, for instance, our learners have crafted captivating narratives that showcase their growing skills in character development and plot construction. It has been a joy to see them unleash their storytelling talents and convey their unique voices. After Easter, our exploration of Shakespeare’s works has been equally inspiring. Students have engaged with plays like “Much Ado About Nothing” and “Julius Caesar,” diving deep into characters and themes that resonate well beyond their time.

The discussions, sparked by these texts, have been lively and enriching, allowing our students to connect literature to their own lives. At the beginning of Year 8, we have journeyed into the realm of dystopian fiction, where students have analysed thought-provoking texts that challenge societal norms. This exploration has led to some fantastic discussions, empowering students to express their opinions on our world today, while developing their analytical skills. Our poetry focuses have also been a highlight, encouraging students to experiment with

Department’s Achievements As we look back on the year, it brings us great joy to highlight the wonderful achievements of our students in the English department. Their hard work and enthusiasm have truly shone through, in a variety of projects and lessons, leading to significant growth both academically and personally. Throughout the year, we have

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