Saint Peter the Apostle High School

S5/S6 Parent Information EveningThursday 5th September 2013

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 of Evening

• Welcome & Expectations• New Configuration of School Week• S5/S6 Curriculum 2013-2014• Qualifications / Key Dates / NABs• School Support• Partnership with Parents• What Can Your Child Do?• EMA• S6 Enrichment

Senior Leadership TeamSenior Leadership Team

Mr. M Vassie - Head TeacherMrs. Gallagher - Depute Head (S1)Mr. P. Darroch - Depute Head (S2)Mr. M. Rainey - Depute Head (S3)Mrs. J Morrison - Depute Head (S4)Mrs. Booth - Depute Head (S5)Mr. M. Rainey - Depute Head (S6)

Why Return for S5/S6?

Your child should have valid reasons forreturning

– 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?

Our expectations of your child

in S5/S6• To be the best they can be!

– Uniform– Attendance – Punctuality– Behaviour– Effort– Homework– Contribution to our Community

• To more fully develop the 4 capacities of Curriculum for Excellence

Personal Development & Personal Development & AchievementAchievement

• Participation in Participation in the life of our schoolthe life of our school– Clubs and ActivitiesClubs and Activities– School ExcursionsSchool Excursions– Social EventsSocial Events

• Contributing to Contributing to our school our school communitycommunity– Celebrations of our faithCelebrations of our faith– Charity workCharity work– Voluntary workVoluntary work– Pupil Forum and Pupil CouncilPupil Forum and Pupil Council

...solve problems

...plan and organise

...work with

others

...think critically

& creatively

...use initiative

...lead

..to learn

..take risks

The ability

to

The Scottish Government, Edinburgh 2007

Skills for Scotland – A Lifelong Skills Strategy

Monday & Tuesday

Period Time

Registration 8.50 am

P1 9.00 am

P2 9.50 am

Break 10.40 am

P3 10.55 am

P4 11.45 am

Lunch 12.35 pm

P5 1.20 pm

P6 2.10 pm

P7 3.00 pm

School Day Finishes 3.50 pm

Configuration of School Week

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Period Time

Registration 8.50 am

P1 9.00 am

P2 9.50 am

Break 10.40 am

P3 10.55 am

P4 11.45 am

Lunch 12.35 pm

P5 1.20 pm

P6 2.10 pm

School Day Finishes 3.00 pm

Configuration of School Week

Stage Core Experience Personalisation &Choice

S4 2 x RE /2 x PE1 x HWB1 x Learning for Life5 x English & 5 x Maths

4 additional subjects (4 periods each)Range of 1 year vocational options.

S5 2 x RE1 x HWB (unless choosing 6 courses)5 x English

Minimum of 4 andup to 5 additional subjectsRange of Learning for Life Options (single period)Range of 1 year vocational options.

S6 2 x RE1 x HWB (unless choosing 6 courses)

Minimum of 5 andup to 6 additional subjects (5 periods each).Range of Learning for Life Options (single period)Range of Higher & AH Consortia CoursesRange of 1 year vocational options.

Student SQA Courses Core Experiences

Enrichment

A 5 Higher Courses 2 RE & 1 HWB Study PeriodsB 5 Higher Courses 2 RE & 1 HWB Mix of Study Periods

and Learning for Life Options

C 6 Higher Courses 2 RE -D 4 Higher Courses

2 Intermediate 2 Courses

2 RE -

E 4 Higher Courses1 Intermediate 2 Course

2 RE1 HWB

Learning for Life Options

F 6 Intermediate 2 Courses

2 RE

G 3 Intermediate 2 Courses1 College Course1 Intermediate 1 Course

2 RE1 HWB

Learning for Life Options

H 1 Intermediate 2 Course5 Intermediate 1 Courses

2 RE1 HWB

-

I 1 College Course4 Intermediate 1 Courses

2 RE1 HWB

Learning for Life Options

S5 Students- Some Possible Pathways

Qualifications

Standard Grade

Credit - 1, 2

General - 3, 4

Foundation - 5, 6

National Qualifications

Higher – A, B, C

Int 2 – A, B, C

Int 1 – A, B, C

Access – Pass/Fail

S5/S6 Key Dates• Target One – aspirational - (September 2013)• Supported Study Programme – Phase One (October-December 2013)• S5/S6 Early Warnings (September / October 2013)• On- Track Target Two (November 2013)• S5/S6 Parents’ Evening – Tuesday 3rd December 2013• Supported Study Programme – Phase Two (January - April 2013)• S4/S5/S6 Prelim Examinations (Monday 3rd February – Friday

14th February)• S5/S6 Subject Reports (March 2014)• Easter Revision School (April 2014)• SQA Exams (Begin 29th April 2014)

NABs/Course Work

• Information Booklet / Departmental Website• Unit Assessments – SQA qualifications• Usually 3 or 4 NABs for a full course • Must pass all the NABs for the course in order

to sit the SQA exam• Allowed 1 resit for each NAB• Equivalent to a C pass in the course• Homework Planner

What Can the School Do?What Can the School Do?

Pupil Support Pupil Support SystemSystem

• Each pupil has a Pupil Support TeacherEach pupil has a Pupil Support Teacher• Focus on:-Focus on:-

– Attendance Attendance – PunctualityPunctuality– UniformUniform– EffortEffort– BehaviourBehaviour– Homework Homework – Supporting / Advising roleSupporting / Advising role– Contact with Parents / PartnershipContact with Parents / Partnership

• Role of Mrs. Reilly (PT Raising Attainment)Role of Mrs. Reilly (PT Raising Attainment)

HELPING YOUR CHILD TO BE THE VERY HELPING YOUR CHILD TO BE THE VERY BEST THAT THEY CAN BEBEST THAT THEY CAN BE!!

REACH ProgrammeREACH Programme

• Led by Mr. Dolan (Chemistry Department)Led by Mr. Dolan (Chemistry Department)• Support for accessing most demanding Support for accessing most demanding

university programmes:-university programmes:-• Medicine / Law / Vetinary Medicine /DentistryMedicine / Law / Vetinary Medicine /Dentistry

• Two / three year support programmeTwo / three year support programme• Visiting lecturers / summer school / entry Visiting lecturers / summer school / entry

requirementsrequirements• Current academic potential critical for entryCurrent academic potential critical for entry

Supported StudySupported Study• Phase 1 - 8 week programme (October – December Phase 1 - 8 week programme (October – December

2013)2013)• Follows options structure – something on offer for all Follows options structure – something on offer for all

pupilspupils• Focus on areas for improvement (e.g. extended Focus on areas for improvement (e.g. extended

writing in PE / close reading in English / challenging writing in PE / close reading in English / challenging topics in maths)topics in maths)

• Targeted supported study – “by invitation” Targeted supported study – “by invitation” • Saturday morning revisionSaturday morning revision• Phase 2 – 8 week programme (January – March Phase 2 – 8 week programme (January – March

2014)2014)• Easter RevisionEaster Revision

What Can Parents Do?What Can Parents Do?

Partnership with ParentsPartnership with Parents

• Regular Tracking Reports Regular Tracking Reports • Early Warning InformationEarly Warning Information• Supported Study ProgrammeSupported Study Programme• S5/S6 Parents’ Evening (3S5/S6 Parents’ Evening (3rdrd December 2013) December 2013)• S5/S6 Prelim ExaminationsS5/S6 Prelim Examinations• S5/S6 Subject Reports (March 2014)S5/S6 Subject Reports (March 2014)• Easter Revision SchoolEaster Revision School• Liaison with Pupil Support Team – just pick up the Liaison with Pupil Support Team – just pick up the

phone!phone!

Supporting Your ChildSupporting Your Child

• Be positiveBe positive

• Provide a quiet, calm environment for Provide a quiet, calm environment for studystudy

• Encourage “buy in” to extra supportEncourage “buy in” to extra support

• Encourage relaxation timeEncourage relaxation time

• Reward effort and successReward effort and success

• Talk ... and listen...Talk ... and listen...

Further InformationFurther Information

Keep up-to-date via the school website!

• www.scottishschools.info/stpetertheapostle

S5/S6 Careers InformationS5/S6 Careers Information and Advice and Advice

Reminder that very useful advice for pupils is available at My World of Work

http://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/

Parents

What Can Your Child Do?What Can Your Child Do?

Expectations for S5/S6Expectations for S5/S6

• High standard of uniform

• Excellent attendance

• Excellent punctuality

• Excellent behaviour

• Full commitment and effort

• Quality homework on time

Attendance/PunctualityAttendance/Punctuality

• Purpose of Registration• Attendance at school – and each class

on the timetable – will be checked daily• All pupils must arrive for class on time –

electronic registration allows your Pupil Support Teacher to know if a pupil is late!

• Vital information shared at registration time –avoids interruptions to lessons!

Mon Tue Wed Thur Frid Sat Sun Total

Math 1hr 1hr 1hr 2 hr 5hr

Chem 1hr 1hr 1hr 1hr 1hr 5hr

Eng 1hr 1hr 1hr 2hr 1hr 5hr

Fren 1hr 1hr 1hr 2hr 5hr

Hist 1hr 1hr 2hr 1hr 5hr

Total 4hr 4hr 4hr 4hr 6hr 5hr 25h

Sample Study Timetable

Notice that similar subjects are not studied straight after one another.

Past Papers, reading/summarizing notes and homework all count as study

Have a day off completely. (It may be a Saturday/Sunday)

Try not to study for anymore than 1 hour at a time.

Try to find a quiet place to study. No TV or other distractions to keep you off your work.

Take a 5 minute break between each study session. Walk the dog, have a cup of tea, anything that clears your mind for the next study session. Don’t use MSN/TV as you’ll never get up!

Study Tips for Pupils

Try not to study late at night as you go to bed dreaming about your work. Take a complete break before you go to bed.

Its easy to sit with a book open for 2 hours and pretend you’ve been studying (there should always be evidence of studying) Don’t fall into this trap.

Its important to have something to take your mind of studying. A game of football, cinema etc. Relaxing is important when studying.

The closer you get to an exam the more you should study for it. But don’t neglect your other subjects.

You are more likely to stick to a timetable if you make it yourself. It’s never too early to start your revision programme!

Study Tips for Pupils

Pupils

Education Maintenance Allowance• An Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a

government initiative aimed at helping your child stay on in education. Your child may be eligible for an EMA if you are aged 16-19 and attend a West Dunbartonshire school.

• An EMA entitles you to up to £30 a week.  The amount depends on parental income.

• To apply for an EMA you must:– submit the form before 30 September if you are 16

before this date– apply by 29 February if you are 16 after 30 September

West Dunbartonshire Council will post EMA forms to your home!

S5 20125 A’s – 2 Pupils5 Highers – (7%) - 21 pupils3+ Highers – (17%) - 49 pupils

S5 20135 A’s – 4 Pupils5 Highers – (8%) - 23 pupils3+ Highers – (24%) - 72 pupils

S5 Results

Sixth Year Opportunities

• Duke of Edinburgh• Year of Faith events• Leadership• Enterprise• Caritas• Sports Leaders• Buddying (S1 Support Programme)• UCAS Support Programme• Top-up - University Access Programme• Work Experience• Retreats