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

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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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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”