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Student Support: Year 10
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As the students enter Year 10, they will notice a real step up in the academic expectations on them as they begin their GCSEs in earnest. Strong routines and a desire to improve independently will be essential for the pupils and concepts we will focus on collectively. The foundations set at the start of this year will prepare them for the upcoming challenges their exams may offer.
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Developing the pupils as more than just academic students is fundamental to life at RFSS. Students in Year 10 will be provided with opportunities to further develop self-confidence, excellent communication skills and the determination to reach their potential. We expect students to engage in a variety of enrichment activities, including the opportunity to further develop their leadership skills by applying to become a school prefect. We ask our Year 10 pupils to act as positive role models to the younger students and becoming a prefect is one way to do this. Wider enrichment also enables students to develop a broad variety of skills outside the classroom, and encourages a well-balanced school life.
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As always, the year group will be supported by a dedicated team of Form Tutors who will deliver a Personal Development Programme, not only supporting the careers and academic side of education but also the wellbeing of the individual. We understand that there may be difficult times throughout the year and our Pastoral Staff will be there to guide all students through stormy seas until calmer waters are found.
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Year 10 will be a challenging, exciting and ultimately rewarding year for all of our students and those who fully immerse themselves in the school’s principles and core values will achieve wonderful things.
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Meet the Head of Y10 - Ms Woodward
Beth, the Head of Year 10 at Rugby Free, has only recently become a part of the RFSS community, joining in September 2024. She has high expectations of our students which sets them up to be prepared and form good habits ready for Year 11 & their GCSEs. Beth has previously worked in a similar role in a school in Coventry where she has supported pupils across all 5 main school year groups but also as Head of PE so has a good understanding of all aspects of school performance and progress.
Beth is passionate about making a difference to our students lives by preparing them for adult life and her pastoral role enables her to support our students both academically and emotionally which allow them to work towards their future aspirations. Beth is a PE specialist, studying Sport & Exercise science at the University of Chester, so is highly involved in the wider school experience by running a number of sport enrichment clubs including Girls Rugby & Netball. Beth herself plays rugby for Kenilworth RFC who play in the National Championship 1 North League and also enjoys being outdoors hiking & paddleboarding. Beth says these activities help with her own mental health for which she is a huge advocate for physical activity contributing positively to the health & wellbeing of our students.