S5/6 Information Evening

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SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL Compassion and Hope

• S5/6 Information Evening
• Welcome

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PLEASE JOIN US IN PRAYER

• We come to you Lord
• To be built into a spiritual house
• Founded on the rock of St Peters 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.
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• St Peter the Apostle. Pray for us.
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SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL Compassion and Hope

• Outline
• Head Teachers 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

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SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL Compassion and Hope

• Linda Booth
• Head Teacher

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SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL Compassion and Hope

• Laura Doherty
• PT Maths

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• Mathematics

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

• 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.

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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.
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Standards Expectations
GOOD WORK ETHIC
PERSONAL STUDY
HOMEWORK
ATTENDANCE
SUPPORTED STUDY
EASTER REVISION
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SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL Compassion and Hope

• Gary Adam
• PT English

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S5/6 English
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New Qualifications
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Medias Opinion?
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Reality

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

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S5/6 Classes

• S5
• New Higher
• National 5

• S6
• Old Higher
• Intermediate 2

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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

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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

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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

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Additional Support
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Same Old Story!
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English Study Skills Evening
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SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL Compassion and Hope

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

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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?

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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?

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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

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Our Uniform
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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
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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.

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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

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Universal Support

• Key Adult Pupil Support Teacher

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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)

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Important Dates
Event Date
Target One September 2014
Senior Awards Ceremony 27th October 2014
Supported Study (Phase One) October-December 2014
Early Warning Notification November 2014
UCAS Information Evening November 2014
Target Two November 2014
Parents Evening 4th December 2014
Maths / English Workshop December 2014
UCAS Forms Completed 12th December
Supported Study (Phase Two) January-April 2015
Prelim Examinations Start 26th January 2015
Careers Fair 5th March 2015
Subject Reports March 2015
Easter Revision / Master Classes April 2015
SQA Examinations 28th April 2015
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Supported Study Three Phases

• Phase OneOctober-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

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FURTHER STUDY SUPPORT

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

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What Can Parents Do?
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Qualifications
Former/ Existing Qualifications
Doctorate
Masters
Honours Degree
Ordinary Degree
Higher National Diploma
Advanced Higher
Higher
SG Credit/Int2
SG General/Int1
Access 3/SG Foundation
Access 2
Access 1
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New Qualifications
Advanced Higher
Higher
National 5
National 4
National 3
National 2
National 1
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NATIONALS IN A NUTSHELL
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Role of the Parent / Carer

• Attendance Officer
• Supporter
• Study Buddy
• Banker !
• Project Manager
• Partner with School

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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

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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

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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

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IMPORTANT DEADLINES

• 15 October 2014 - 1800 (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 - 1800 (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 - 1800 (UK time) - application
  deadline for the receipt at UCAS of applications
  for art and design courses except those listed
  with a 15 January deadline. 

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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

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SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL Compassion and Hope

• A Word From S6

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The Way Forward

• Maths / English Workshop
• Information Evening Prelim Advice / Options /
  SQA Exams
• Continued success for your child

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SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL Compassion and Hope

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