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Strathearn SchoolBelfast
Form 4 Information Evening
2014
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PROGRAMME FOR THE EVENING
• Introduction Mrs Graham (VP, Pastoral)
• Pastoral Miss Gibson (Head of Key Stage 4)
• Assessment Mrs Connery (VP, Teaching and Learning)
• Careers Mrs Hearst (Careers Adviser)
• Conclusion Mr Manning
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Introduction
Mrs Graham
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AIMS OF FORM 4 PARENTS’ INFORMATION EVENING
To give parents an understanding of the
GCSE experienceTo help parents offer practical support to
their daughtersTo strengthen the home – school
partnership
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GUIDANCE ON PIERCINGS:
Earlobe refers to lower part of ear as indicated. Piercings are not permitted in any other part of the ear.
Nose studs are not permitted
Girls may wear one simple, small studin each ear lobe only.
Other piercings are not permitted.These include•nose studs•nose rings•eyebrow piercings•lip studs•tongue piercings
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Advice to pupils and parents:Pupils should think carefully before having piercings carried out anywhere but in the ear lobe. They should ensure that if they need to wear a retainer for a prolonged period that this does not extend into term time.
Pupils will be asked to have any piercings that do not meet regulations removed.
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Pastoral
Miss Gibson
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What we offer….Teaching and Learning
• Content / delivery of all courses
• Revision guide and help (subject and tutorial)
• SEN / Learning Support Tutor
• Communication with parents / formal and informal
What has changed from Key Stage Three?
A Key Stage Four Student has to:-• take more responsibility for her learning• Handle a much greater volume of work• Organise notes, handouts and information
for each subject• Organise and plan her time over a longer
period to meet a deadline e.g. controlled assessment
• Plan and carry out revision for regular tests and exams
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What we offer….Pastoral
All Teachers have a role
Line of referral
Tutors / Head of Section / VP Pastoral / SEN
Offering
Support / Encouragement
Monitoring / Sanctions
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Pastoral provision and Tutorial programme
Who’s who in Form Four
4S Dr McBride4T Mrs Muldrew4R Mrs Ingram4A Miss Grier4H Ms Murphy
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What we expect of your daughter….
• A positive attitude- believing she is capable of academic success
• Arrive at school on time every day• Complete all work on time• Seek help when needed using channels
provided• Wear appropriate uniform every day• Behave in accordance with our Positive
Behaviour Policy
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How you can help?
• Encourager
• Sympathetic ear
• Attendance
• Monitor
• Act as go between
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How your daughter can help herself
• Organisation and planning
• Marathon not a sprint!
• Keep on top of work
• Use of planners
• Seek appropriate help
• Maintain a healthy work / life balance
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When things go wrong……
For example…..
(a) Organisation
(b) Relationship difficulties
(c) Family/ personal issues
Pupils adopt an all or nothing approach
Dealing with stress / resilience
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Curriculum and Assessment
Mrs Connery
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The differences
Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4• 17 Subjects (limited choice)
• All timetabled• Directed study
• 9 GCSEs (some optional choices)
• All timetabled• Directed study• Homework amount• Controlled
Assessment• Mocks• External Examinations
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Assessment and Reporting in Form 4
December : Short Report
May: Internal examinations
June: Full Reports
June: Parent Consultation Afternoon
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What is ‘Controlled Assessment’?
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Information Guides
For pupils For parents
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Controlled Assessment www.ccea.org.uk
Coursework - A guide for parentswww.jcq.org.uk
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Key Stage 4Careers Programme
Mrs Hearst
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Careers Suite
• Open 8.30am until 3.30pm• Including break and lunch time• No appointment necessary• Computer software programmes- JED• Access to the Internet• Careers Library – many books, publications and
journals which the girls may borrow
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Form 4
• Introduction to what constitutes a career
• Careers areas of interest to the pupils
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Form 5- During September – Unit of Employability within
Learning for Life and Work programme
- Questionnaire to determine priorities for the interview programme
- Career Guidance interviews – October to February
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Form 5 Cont’d
- Lunch time drop in sessions- How do I choose my A Levels - September to March – range of speakers on
various career areas.- Seminars on nursing and midwifery, teaching,
art applications and gap years
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And finally- Please encourage the girls to use the facilities in careers
suite
- Please look at the careers calendar and the useful websites on the careers section of the school website- www.strathearn.org.uk
- GCSEs are a useful snapshot of academic performance for admission onto university courses so girls should try hard to achieve the best grades possible.
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Concluding Remarks
Mr Manning