Parents are such an important part of our lively, tight-knit community. We rely on their support in helping students get the most out of our fun but demanding routine and prepare for a more independent life at University. Look out for our regular Parents’ Forums, for the regular Progress Meetings and for our termly Parents’ Newsletter.
All parents are welcome to come along and join this informal group where we share our experience as parents of Year 12 and Year 13 students.
The function of this group is to build a social connection with other parents which can help your understanding of what the students might be experiencing as they go through their two years at the Maths School. There is no teacher interaction or curriculum information during these meetings – it is purely a social group for parents to get to know one another. Hearing from other parents about their experiences can be reassuring and helpful, and builds an awareness of the day-to-day environment at the Maths School. Given the current situation, the group is unable to meet at the school, but a Covid-appropriate programme has been put in place – see details below.
For further info, please contact ems.parentsforum@gmail.com
Welcome Event:
Friday 4th September, BYO picnic at Cathedral Green, Exeter, 12.30pm – 2.00pm
Online Zoom Events:
| Weds 21st October, 8pm | Weds 16th December, 8pm | Weds 10th February, 8pm |
| Weds 31st March, 8pm | Weds 26th May, 8pm | Weds 30th June, 8pm |
Please note that all dates are inclusive.
2020/21 Academic Year
Inset Days: Friday 23rd October 2020 & Monday 11th January 2021
| Term | First day of (half-) term | Last day of (half-) term |
| Autumn 2020 | Tuesday 1st September
(NB: Tuesday 1st September is Year 12 only) |
Friday 23rd October |
| Half term break | Monday 26th October | Friday 30th October |
| Monday 2nd November | Friday 18th December | |
| Spring 2021 | Monday 4th January | Friday 12th February |
| Half term break | Monday 15th February | Friday 19th February |
| Monday 22nd February | Thursday 1st April | |
| Summer 2021 | Monday 19th April | Friday 28th May
(NB: Monday 3rd May is a Bank Holiday) |
| Half term break | Monday 31st May | Friday 4th June |
| Monday 7th June | Friday 2nd July |
| Date | Time | Event | Details |
| W/b Monday 21st September | 1900-2000 | Online – Year 12 First Impressions Parents’ Event | You will be given a brief update about the term so far and will meet informally with your son’s/daughter’s tutor together with other parents from the same form. Details a Joining Link will be sent out via our School Administrator, Tor. |
| W/b Monday 16th November | Please note that the format of this event will be confirmed nearer the time – we will be in touch with parents/carers via our usual comms with further details. | Year 12 Progress Meetings | Students and their parents will meet with each of their teachers to review their progress. Students will be given a booking sheet for making appointments a week in advance of the meetings. |
| W/b 30th November | As above. | Year 13 Careers Tutorials | |
| Thursday 17th December | Please note that it is unlikely our Christmas Lectures will be able to take the same format as in previous years. We are working on the delivery and will be in touch nearer the time with an update. | Year 12 – EMC Christmas Lectures | This is a real highlight of the year: a chance to celebrate the progress made by our new students in their first term. Year 12 students will present their research to an audience of students, staff, governors, parents, members of our Maths and Physics student communities, academics and other friends of EMS. |
| W/b 1st March | Please note that it is unlikely our EMC Conference will be able to take the same format as in previous years. We are working on the delivery and will be in touch nearer the time with an update. | Year 13 – EMC Conference |
Information will be posted here as soon as it is available.
Students can expect to receive one piece of homework per week per A-level, with each piece taking 2 hours to complete. They will also complete work towards EMC projects, this should take an average of 2 hours per week.
The homework set at EMS is structured to enable students to spend their 2 hours in the most constructive manner for them. A typical homework task has 3 sections:
Section A is optional – this covers basic skills and knowledge. Students should decide for themselves if completing this section is a productive use of their time.
Section B is compulsory – this covers typical examination questions. It is marked, usually by teachers, and feedback is used to inform students and set targets.
Section C is optional – this includes wider reading, challenging problems and broader content than usually covered in A-levels. Students are encouraged to complete this section if they have comfortably completed section B in less than 2 hours.
Students have timetabled lessons for the collection of homework during which feedback will be given. In addition to the homework set at EMS, students should expect to receive regular tasks from their College lecturers.
Year 12 Homework Timetable
Each fortnight, students will be set:
Year 13 Homework Timetable
Each fortnight, students will be set:
Overall Homework Timetable 2020/21
The homework timetable will be posted here as soon as it is confirmed.
If students require an authorised absence from school, the form below should be completed and handed to Reception to begin the authorisation process. Hard copies are also available in Reception. Please allow plenty of time for this process to be completed prior to the time of planned absence. Submitting the form does not automatically result in authorisation; once submitted, students will need to wait to hear the outcome of their request. Each request is considered on its own merits and in light of the student’s attendance and progress.
Click on the link to access the form:
Authorisation is typically given for:
Authorisation is not typically given for:
