@Caldicot_Sch

08:12 AM - 19 May 2023

We have an exciting opportunity to join the school as Teacher of Physics from September. Please follow the link for details https://t.co/R6BvasimSu

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1658401251002818561

10:17 AM - 16 May 2023

A huge congratulations to our young athletes who competed in the County Finals last week and achieved some fantastic results across a multitude of disciplines! And thank you to all the staff who supported them. 🏃‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️🏆 pic.twitter.com/zC5KJesfzt

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1654167401389228036

17:53 PM - 4 May 2023

Congratulations to Caldicot year 10 Rugby 🏉 winning the Newport Schools Cup today 5-0 against an extremely strong Caerleon team! Great game to watch💪😳 pic.twitter.com/3NSih4zG5T

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1653798276167086080

17:26 PM - 3 May 2023

Huge congratulations to Caldicot year 7 Rugby team🏉 Winners of the year 7 Plate final today! Great match v Monmouth and 31-27 shows how tough a competition it was💪🏉 pic.twitter.com/xDH6adcuxo

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1651145441709375489

09:45 AM - 26 Apr 2023

And they’re off! Following our year 10 and year 11 success, today year 7 and year 8 mathematicians try their hand at the Junior Challenge. Pob lwc pawb! pic.twitter.com/TvaIsb4KjN

13:50 PM - 25 Apr 2023

Thank you for your patience, this has now been resolved. https://t.co/42zX3SZ3iI

12:16 PM - 25 Apr 2023

Please be aware that due to external technical issues school communications, apart from phone lines, are unavailable. We will update you when this is resolved.

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1650611853200900098

22:25 PM - 24 Apr 2023

What a great performance by the CaldiCoders!Two Cups at the regionals and a Cup at the GB finals🏆👏. https://t.co/D40tv8Ua7u pic.twitter.com/MCcOKjDtUv

16:14 PM - 28 Mar 2023

We have a very exciting opportunity for an excellent leader, take a look at our Deputy Head vacancy via E-Teach https://t.co/nh1cNk8ezm

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1640446194789785633

21:10 PM - 27 Mar 2023

Caldicot School Team 2 won 'Best Application of Engineering and Technology. Also had two other nominations. We are very proud of them. pic.twitter.com/bdqOO9vo3q

Examinations

WJEC Public examinations take place during November, January and May/June for students in years 10, 11, 12 and 13.  BTEC and LIBF exams take place on various dates throughout the year.

Key dates can be found on the WJEC website.

GCSE 12th May - 21st June 2023

GCE 15th May - 23rd June 2023

WJEC Key Dates

Public examinations typically start at 9.00am in the morning and at 1.00pm in the afternoon. However, students must check their start times on their individual examination timetables. Students should arrive 15 minutes before the examination is due to start. Student examination timetables will detail start times and locations. Please be advised that all students are expected to wear full school uniform to each of their exams.

Council for Qualifications Guidance 
Throughout the examination process strict procedures are put in place by the Joint Council for Qualifications, which must be adhered to,. Students are advised to review the important guidance for students, which is accessible via the link https://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/information-for-candidates-documents/

Mock Examinations
Year 11 mock examinations will take place during the week beginning 28th November 2022; Year 13 mock examinations will take place during the week beginning 9th January 2023; and Year 12 mock examinations will take place during the week beginning 27th February 2023. These are designed to support students by providing a 'real' experience of public assessments, in similar conditions.

Year 7 - 9 National Testing
All students in Wales sit a series of tests in Years 7-9. The aim of these are to provide detailed information on each individual student's development and progress in reading and numeracy (reasoning). The tests also show where individual students may need more assistance to help improve their specific skill(s).

GCSE/Level 2 Qualifications & A Level/Level 3 Qualifications
Most written examinations are sat by students during the summer examination series in May and June of each year. In addition to these, students from Years 10-13 may be involved in controlled assessments, orals, practical units and Non-Examination Assessments (NEA) throughout their respective courses. Students may also complete GCSE English Language, GCSE Mathematics and GCSE Numeracy written examinations during the November examination series and GCSE English Literature and Health and Social Care units during the January series.

Individual student examination timetables are distributed as a paper copy prior to each examination series, and are also emailed out to families. During the examination period, all students are required to arrive at the examination venue no later than 8:35am for morning sessions and 12:35pm for afternoon sessions. Full uniform is required and the sixth form dress code maintained for all examinations.

Students are offered support throughout the year in preparation for their examinations and assessments. These are delivered in the form of additional subject specific revision sessions and a series of sessions aimed at developing each students’ revision techniques and strategies.

RESULTS ENQUIRIES/POST RESULTS SERVICES
Results days are 17th August for AS/A2 and 24th August for GCSE

After students have received examination results, there is a short period of time where papers can be requested and/or reviewed for marking. Should you have any queries, Please contact Mrs Lillie, Examinations Manager by email.  

WJEC Post Examination Results Service
Edexcel Post Results Service
Coping with Examination Pressure

For further information about qualification and specifications, please visit Joint Qualifications Committee www.jcq.co.uk and/or WJEC www.wjec.co.uk