{"id":4944,"date":"2024-10-29T17:05:24","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T17:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/stjosephsacademy\/?p=4944"},"modified":"2024-11-08T09:25:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T09:25:25","slug":"prelim-exams-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/stjosephsacademy\/2024\/10\/29\/prelim-exams-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Prelim Exams 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Parents &amp; carers,<\/p>\n<p>Our prelim diet takes place in November\/ December this year. Prelims begin on Monday 25th November 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Please find a copy of our prelim timetable here, with some important information about prelim exams on the last page. Please take time to read the important info below.<\/p>\n<p>A copy was also emailed to pupils on 28\/10\/24.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/stjosephsacademy\/uploads\/sites\/2043\/2024\/10\/08092455\/Prelim-TT-2024-V2.pdf\">Prelim TT 2024 V2<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES TAKING PRELIM EXAMINATIONS<\/strong><br \/>\nFull school uniform must be worn to all exams and when S4-6 pupils attend school at any time during the prelim diet. Outdoor jackets and any non-uniform<br \/>\nitems must be removed in the exam hall, as they would be in class.<br \/>\nThere is no Study Leave for prelim exams. All candidates should attend classes as usual unless they have a scheduled exam.<br \/>\nCandidates should ensure they know the location of each exam in advance and must check the seating lists in \u2018The Street\u2019 area from 8:40am to ensure they<br \/>\nknow their seat number.<br \/>\nCandidates entitled to alternative assessment arrangements i.e. use of ICT or extra time will have alternative accommodation. These candidates should ensure<br \/>\nthey know their individual arrangements in advance of each exam. Please see Mrs Hoy if you are unsure.<br \/>\nCandidates should arrive at least ten minutes before each exam to ensure they are seated and the assessment can begin promptly.<br \/>\nCandidates are responsible for bringing all necessary equipment such as pens, pencils and calculators. Paper will be provided.<br \/>\nExam papers and candidate answers must be left in the exam hall and cannot be removed.<br \/>\nSchool transport will continue as normal during the prelim diet, as will canteen service. Pupils may need to take an earlier or later lunch depending on exam<br \/>\ntimes and should ensure they plan ahead for this.<br \/>\nIf a candidate is unable to attend a scheduled exam due to serious illness or an emergency, parents\/ carers should contact the school office on 01563 526 144<br \/>\nas soon as possible and leave a message stating the pupil name, year group, scheduled exam and reason for absence. Prelim exams cannot be rescheduled\/<br \/>\nresat unless there are exceptional circumstances.<br \/>\nExam locations:<br \/>\nGames Hall \u2013 the large gym hall, access at the Drama Studio, Fitness Suite and the Assembly Hall<br \/>\nSmall Gym \u2013 the smaller gym next to the primary gym, access via corridor at PE<br \/>\nSupport for Learning \u2013 if you are sitting an exam in an alternative location because you receive additional arrangements, report to Mrs Hoy before the exam<br \/>\nbegins, across from the school library, if you are unsure where to go.<\/p>\n<p>Kind Regards,<\/p>\n<p>Mrs Buchanan (Miss Quigley)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Parents &amp; carers, Our prelim diet takes place in November\/ December this year. Prelims begin on Monday 25th November 2024. 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