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S5/6 Information Evening
Welcome
SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL
“Compassion and Hope”
PLEASE JOIN US IN PRAYER
We come to you LordTo be built into a spiritual house
Founded on the rock of St Peter’s faith.May we prepare our minds for action,
And carefully examineThe life and teachings
of Jesus your Son,So that our community
may proclaim His mighty actsAnd love each other with all our hearts.
We ask this through Christ our LordAmen.
St Peter the Apostle. Pray for us.
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
SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL
“Compassion and Hope”
Linda Booth
Head Teacher
SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL
“Compassion and Hope”
Laura Doherty
PT Maths
SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL
“Compassion and Hope”
Mathematics
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CourseOverview
Homework&
Assessment
Standards&
Expectations
New Higher, National 5, Old Higher, Intermediate 2, Financial Maths
Formal, Informal Homework,Unit Assessments, Final Exam
Attendance, Good work ethic,Personal study, Homework,Supported study, Easter revision
sptamaths.co.uk
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.
sptamaths.co.uk
Course Overview
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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
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa8U0nL-KXg
Gary Adam
PT English
SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL
“Compassion and Hope”
S5/6 English
New Qualifications
Media’s Opinion?
Reality
Preparing for yearsFull understanding of curriculumFull understanding of standardsWorked together to produce a clear
course outline and relevant resources
S5/6 Classes
S5:
New Higher National 5
S6:
Old Higher Intermediate 2
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 piece1 Discursive piece
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 piece1 Discursive piece
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
Additional Support
Same Old Story!
English Study Skills Evening
The S5/6 ExperienceJean Morrison (S5)
Claire Chisholm (S6)
SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL
“Compassion and Hope”
Why Return for S5/S6?
Your child should have valid reasons for
returning:Build upon qualifications from S4/S5Apply to UCAS for entry to universityExperience community work placementsParticipate in vocational college courseRectify previous mistakes?
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?
Expectations in S5/6
Attendance, Timekeeping, ConductBe prepared and ready to learnGrowth MindsetActively participate in the school and
communityComplete homework and meet deadlines
To be the best they can be
Our Uniform
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
.
S6 – A FULL AND CHALLENGING TIMETABLE
Pupils will have no “Free periods”.
FOUR choices plus:RELearning For LifeTimetabled study classes (UCAS / Employability N4)Volunteering Opportunities BuddyingCaritasMentoring / Peer SupportCommunity InvolvementCollege Placements, including HNC
All pupils must remain in school during the day.
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
Universal Support
Key Adult – Pupil Support Teacher
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)
Important DatesEvent 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
Supported Study: Three PhasesSupported 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”
FURTHER STUDY SUPPORT
Saturday Morning StudyEaster RevisionPrelim Drop InWDC Higher Master ClassesMentoringTimetabled Study ClassesSQA Exam Last Minute Tutorials
What Can Parents Do?What Can Parents Do?
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
Former/ Existing Qualifications
Advanced Higher
Higher
National 5
National 4
National 3
National 2
National 1
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
New Qualifications
NATIONALS IN A NUTSHELL
Role of the Parent / Carer
Attendance OfficerSupporterStudy BuddyBanker !Project ManagerPartner with School
Partnership with ParentsPartnership 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
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
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW TOP UP – S6
60 places available / strict criteriaTen sessions November 2014 to March
2015Campus Visit / SeminarsWritten AssignmentPossible adjusted offerInclude in UCAS Form
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.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
GO TO UCAS HOME PAGE
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
A Word From S6
SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL
“Compassion and Hope”
The Way Forward
Maths / English Workshop
Information Evening – Prelim Advice / Options / SQA Exams
Continued success for your child
Thank YouStaff will be happy to chat
to you about any questions you may
have
SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL
“Compassion and Hope”