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S5/6 Information Evening Welcome

S5/6 Information Evening Welcome. PLEASE JOIN US IN PRAYER. We come to you Lord To be built into a spiritual house Founded on the rock of St Peter’s faith. May we prepare our minds for action, And carefully examine The life and teachings of Jesus your Son, So that our community

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S5/6 Information Evening Welcome

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  1. S5/6 Information Evening Welcome

  2. PLEASE JOIN US IN PRAYER We come to you Lord To be built into a spiritual house Founded on the rock of St Peter’s faith. May we prepare our minds for action, And carefully examine The life and teachings of Jesus your Son, So that our community may proclaim His mighty acts And love each other with all our hearts. We ask this through Christ our Lord Amen. St Peter the Apostle. Pray for us.

  3. Outline Head Teacher’s Welcome A word from Maths and English The S5/6 Experience A word from S6 Pupils The Way Forward Opportunity to meet staff and ask questions

  4. Linda Booth Head Teacher

  5. Laura Doherty PT Maths

  6. Mathematics New Higher, National 5, Old Higher, Intermediate 2, Financial Maths Course Overview Homework & Assessment Formal, Informal Homework, Unit Assessments, Final Exam Attendance, Good work ethic, Personal study, Homework, Supported study, Easter revision Standards & Expectations sptamaths.co.uk

  7. The aim of these courses is to build upon and extend the mathematical learning in the areas of algebra, geometry and trigonometry and to introduce elementary calculus at higher level only. The course consists of Unit assessments (Nabs) which are assessed internally (including extended Nabs) and a final external exam. The National Exam consists of two papers. Paper I is non-calculator and Paper II is calculator. The only exception is Financial Maths which is a certificate based qualification. Those who pass the unit tests but do not pass the final exam will receive a certificate showing the unit passes. Course Overview sptamaths.co.uk

  8. Homework & Assessment Homework Formal homework will be set on a regular fortnightly basis. A reasonable amount of daily homework will also be required to allow the class to progress from a common starting point in the next lesson. In addition to set homework, your child is expected to review and revise coursework throughout the year, not just in the run up to assessments. Unit Assessments (Nabs) On completion of each unit, your child will sit a Unit Test set by SQA. These last 45 minutes and are marked by the class teacher. The tests are designed to assess the basic skills learned in each unit and are thus deemed to be below exam standard. Pass mark is high, approximately 75-80%. They may re-sit the tests once, but the need to do so implies that either they have not done sufficient work or that they are attempting a course that is too difficult. sptamaths.co.uk

  9. Standards & Expectations GOOD WORK ETHIC PERSONAL STUDY HOMEWORK ATTENDANCE SUPPORTED STUDY EASTER REVISION sptamaths.co.uk

  10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa8U0nL-KXg

  11. Gary Adam PT English

  12. S5/6 English

  13. New Qualifications

  14. Media’s Opinion?

  15. Reality Preparing for years Full understanding of curriculum Full understanding of standards Worked together to produce a clear course outline and relevant resources

  16. S5/6 Classes S5: New Higher National 5 S6: Old Higher Intermediate 2

  17. Old Higher • Paper 1 – Close Reading (40%) • Paper 2 – Critical Essays (40%) • Study 3 pieces of literature and write 2 critical essays on 2 different genres • Folio (20%) • 1 Creative piece • 1 Discursive piece

  18. New Higher • Identical to National 5: • Paper 1: Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation (30%) • Paper 2: Critical Reading (40%) • Textual analysis (Scottish text) • Critical essay (2 pieces of literature studied) • Folio (30%) • 1 Creative piece • 1 Discursive piece

  19. Folio Should think very carefully about a topic they have a genuine interest in Try to make it current and relevant to the UK if possible Plagiarism

  20. Additional Support

  21. Same Old Story!

  22. English Study Skills Evening

  23. The S5/6 Experience Jean Morrison (S5) Claire Chisholm (S6)

  24. Why Return for S5/S6? Your child should have valid reasons for returning: • Build upon qualifications from S4/S5 • Apply to UCAS for entry to university • Experience community work placements • Participate in vocational college course • Rectify previous mistakes?

  25. Key Questions for Pupils • Are you making a positive decision to return? • Have you thought about a career route? • Are your choices realistic? • Have you researched what you need? • Have you looked at University / College prospectuses? • Do you know how to seek out the support available to you?

  26. Expectations in S5/6 • Attendance, Timekeeping, Conduct • Be prepared and ready to learn • Growth Mindset • Actively participate in the school and community • Complete homework and meet deadlines To be the best they can be

  27. Our Uniform

  28. S5 PUPILS - A FULL AND CHALLENGING TIMETABLE Pupils will have no “Free periods”. FIVE choices plus: • RE • Learning For Life • Timetabled study classes • Buddying • Work Experience • Community Involvement • College Placements .

  29. S6 – A FULL AND CHALLENGING TIMETABLE Pupils will have no “Free periods”. FOUR choices plus: • RE • Learning For Life • Timetabled study classes (UCAS / Employability N4) • Volunteering Opportunities • Buddying • Caritas • Mentoring / Peer Support • Community Involvement • College Placements, including HNC All pupils must remain in school during the day.

  30. Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) • Weekly payment worth £30 • Means Tested • Students MUST be aged 16-17 • Commences August 2014 – apply NOW • Monitored weekly for: Attendance; Behaviour; Progress/Work Rate

  31. Universal Support Key Adult – Pupil Support Teacher

  32. Pupil Support Each pupil has a Pupil Support Teacher who will monitor Attendance Punctuality Uniform Effort Behaviour Homework Supporting / Advising role Contact with Parents / Partnership Role of Mrs. Reilly (PT Raising Attainment)

  33. Important Dates

  34. Supported Study: Three Phases Phase One:October-December Follows options structure Focus on areas for improvement (e.g. extended writing in PE / Close Reading in English / challenging topics in Maths) Targeted supported study – “by invitation”

  35. FURTHER STUDY SUPPORT • Saturday Morning Study • Easter Revision • Prelim Drop In • WDC Higher Master Classes • Mentoring • Timetabled Study Classes • SQA Exam Last Minute Tutorials

  36. What Can Parents Do?

  37. Qualifications Former/ Existing Qualifications New Qualifications

  38. NATIONALS IN A NUTSHELL

  39. Role of the Parent / Carer Attendance Officer Supporter Study Buddy Banker ! Project Manager Partner with School

  40. Partnership with Parents • Regular Communication: tracking / early warnings / written reports/ texts/ letters/ website / Information Evenings / Parent Forum and Council /Parents Evenings… Just give us a ring! Ms McGowan Mrs Williams Ms Gaughan

  41. REACH PROGRAMME • Led by Mr. Dolan (Chemistry Department) • Support for accessing most demanding university programmes: Medicine / Law / Veterinary Medicine /Dentistry • Two / three year support programme • Visiting lecturers / summer school / entry requirements • Current academic potential critical for entry

  42. UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW TOP UP – S6 60 places available / strict criteria Ten sessions November 2014 to March 2015 Campus Visit / Seminars Written Assignment Possible adjusted offer Include in UCAS Form

  43. IMPORTANT DEADLINES • 15 October 2014 - 18:00 (UK time) - application deadline for the receipt at UCAS of applications for all medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and veterinary science courses and for all courses at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge.15 January 2015 - 18:00 (UK time) - application deadline for the receipt at UCAS of applications for all courses except those listed above with a 15 October deadline, and art and design courses with a 24 March deadline. • 24 March 2015 - 18:00 (UK time) - application deadline for the receipt at UCAS of applications for art and design courses except those listed with a 15 January deadline. 

  44. GO TO UCAS HOME PAGE click - 'watch how to guides'

  45. Sources of advice www.sqa.org.uk www.planitplus.net www.myworldofwork.co.uk www.university.which.co.uk www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.org.uk http://www.open.ac.uk/choose/yass/ http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/parentzone/ www.scottishschools.info/stpetertheapostle

  46. A Word From S6

  47. The Way Forward Maths / English Workshop Information Evening – Prelim Advice / Options / SQA Exams Continued success for your child

  48. Thank You Staff will be happy to chat to you about any questions you may have

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