Tynecastle High SchoolParent Information Evening S2 into S3 Learner Review

17 January 2017

Purpose of the evening• To help you to better support your son/

daughter make the transition into S3• To outline our rationale for the Broad

General Education in S3• To inform you about the Learner Review

process

6 Entitlements• S1-3 Broad General Education• S4-6 Senior Phase• Coherence• Support, especially at transitions• Skills for Life, Learning & Work• A Positive Destination (16+)

4 contexts for learning • Curricular areas in subjects• Inter-disciplinary learning• Ethos and life of the school• Opportunities for wider achievement

Learning & Teaching today• Active Learning ( Enquiry, problem-solving)• Co-operative Learning (collaborative skills)• Emphasis on really knowing the students and offering

support for all - relationships matter• Use of ICT• Outdoor Education• Skills focus - making connections• Placements & Partnerships• Opportunities for Leadership in school• Raising awareness of vocational pathways

Learner Journey - Alan LawYear Courses Achievements

S1/2 BGE Level 3 Consolidating in all curricular areas Debate Mate Club, Fencing, JASS

S3 8 curricular areas Breadth + Depth (L3 Secure, L4 in some areas)

Fencing, Student Council, Duke of Edinburgh, John Muir (S3 portfolio)

S4 6 x N5

N5: English, Maths, History, French, Chemistry, Drama

Assisted at fencing club, DOE

S5 5 x H

English, Maths, History, French, Chemistry Young Philanthropist, S1 mentor leading to Leadership Award

S6 3 Advanced Highers; extra Higher Modern Studies, Community Service class/work experience in law firm - Law at University Leaves with 6 Highers, 6N5s, 3 AH

House Captain, Charities committee, Debater School certificate of Achievement

Learner Journey - Dee SingerYear Courses Achievements

S1/2 BGE uneven: Success in Art, Music, CDT Film soundtracks created and shown at assemblies

S3 8 Choices

Level 3 mixed, Level 4 in Art, Design, Drama, Media Technology

Acts in films for media club Art Club (portfolio)

S4 N5(3) N4 (3)

N5: Art, Design, Drama N4: Maths, English, PE (Dance)

Dance Club

S5 H: Art, Design Theatre Arts (College) N5: English, Maths

Dance Club S1 Buddy, S2 Paired Reader Leadership Award

S6 H: English, Drama Community Service Class, Work Placement in Theatre

Prom Committee, Redhall Volunteer

Positive Destination

College Course in Theatre Arts 4 Highers; 5 N5s;3 N4s; Skills for Work

School Certificate of Achievement

Learner Journey – Guy DuguidYear Courses Achievements

S1/2 Slow Progress with BGE. Level 3 consolidating mainly

Young Carer, JASS Cool Down Crew

S3 (8) Level 3 still not secure in any subject Skillforce (Steps to Work/First Aid Award

Climbing Club; Biking

S4 Access: English, Maths, N4: PE, Hospitality Personal Development & John Muir

Fire Services Cadet Mechanics Green Team Project

S5 N4: English, Physics N5: PE, Hospitality College Placement engineering, Gorgie Farm Volunteer

S1 Buddy, Helped with JASS Centenary Garden, Catering for school events, helped S1 football team

Positive Destination

Apprenticeship in garage with help of careers staff

Leaves with… 2 N5s; 4 N4s; PDA Leadership, John Muir, Skills for Work

S3 Profile

S2-3 Learner Review Process• Preparatory work in PSE classes • S2 Parent Information Evening Tuesday 17

January• S2 Parent consultation Tuesday 24 January

4.30-7pm• Deadline for the return of Learner Review forms

is Friday 27 January• 1:1 Learner Review interviews with Student

Support teacher starting 30 January and ending before the February break

S2-3 Learner ReviewHow are we supporting your child?

• 1:1 interviews with careers adviser to which parents were invited

• PSE class focus on feedback from S2 reports• PSE focus on student reflection of personal qualities,

strengths and career aspirations• Course information from subject teachers• Career advice drop-in sessions every Monday &

Tuesday and alternate Thursday lunchtime

Career Management Skills

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Broad General Education Entitlement• English• Science• Maths• Languages• Social Subjects• RME• Technology• Health & Wellbeing• Expressive Arts

S2-3 Learner Review How can you support your child?

Look together at your child's S2 report and the Learner Review Information bookletYou could ask:• Which subjects are you enjoying? Why?• Which subjects are you less keen on? • If you have a specific career path in mind,

which subjects will you need?