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Examination Timetable Guidance

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ALWAYS check your examination timetable. ​

ALWAYS make sure you arrive early and attend every examination.

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​Important information for all exams

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EXAM TIMETABLES
Timetables are sent out to all students before major examinations.  Keep your timetable safe – don’t lose it!


Your timetable includes important information, including your Candidate Number – you will need this for each exam.  If you do not receive your timetable, lose it, or have any questions at all about your exams, please visit the Exams Office on B floor as soon as possible.

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION
A photo identification will be issued to you.  Please look after the card and take care not to lose it.  You must bring this ID card to every examination.

GETTING TO THE EXAM
You must ensure you get to your exam on time. The start time of each exam is shown on your timetable; in general, morning exams start at 09.00hrs and afternoon exams at 13.30hrs.  For morning exams you must be in school by 8.30 in the morning.  Please allow extra time for journeys. You must ensure you arrive at the exam room at least 15 minutes before the start of the exam.

If it is obvious that you will be late for an examination, please contact School Reception immediately. A decision will be made on your arrival as to whether you can still sit the examination as there is no guarantee that Examination Boards will mark the scripts of candidates who have arrived late.

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ADVERSE WEATHER

If adverse weather forces the school to close, the examinatioon staff will still ensure that any public examinations will still take place by openng part of the school. You must make every effort to attend but should not place yourself at risk. You will need to set off much earlier and, as the canteen will not be open, bring your own lunch if you are sitting exams all day. There is no need to call the school if you are likley to arrive late as reception will not be open.

When you get to the exam room, please check the seating plan outside the room to find out where you have been seated. 

CONDUCT DURING EXAMINATIONS
On arrival at the examination room line up quietly outside until you are asked to enter the room.  Once inside the room the room you are under examination conditions and should take your seat in silence.  Talking is not allowed except to an Invigilator.

 

MOBILE PHONES & OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Mobile phones and MP3 players must not be brought to examinations.  If it is absolutely necessary to bring your phone to School it will be taken from you in the Exam Room and stored securely until the end of the examination.  Being found with phones or other electronic equipment on you during the examination could lead to disqualification.


EQUIPMENT
It is important that you are prepared for the examinations; you must bring at least 2 black pens, an HB pencil, rubber, ruler and calculator (when necessary). Pencil cases must be clear plastic. Food is not allowed in the examination room. A bottle of water is permitted, but this must be clear plastic with the label removed.


ILLNESS
It is very important that you turn up to every exam. Hopefully every student will be in ‘good health’ throughout the exam period.  However, unforeseen illness can strike; in which case contact School Reception as soon as possible so we can advise on the best approach.

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