Tynecastle High SchoolParent Information Evening S2 into S3 Learner Review

1 February 2018

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

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

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

process

Learning & Teaching• 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• Opportunities for Leadership in school• Raising awareness of vocational pathways

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

Learner Journey - Alan LawYear Courses Achievements

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

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

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

S46 x N5

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

Assisted at fencing club, DOE

S55 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 UniversityLeaves with 6 Highers, 6N5s, 3 AH

House Captain, Charities committee, DebaterSchool 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

S38 Choices

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

Acts in films for media clubArt Club (portfolio)

S4N5(3) N4 (3)

N5: Art, Design, DramaN4: Maths, English, PE (Dance)

Dance Club

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

Dance ClubS1 Buddy, S2 Paired Reader Leadership Award

S6 H: English, DramaCommunity Service Class, Work Placement in Theatre

Prom Committee, Redhall Volunteer

Positive Destination

College Course in Theatre Arts4 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 subjectSkillforce (Steps to Work/First Aid Award

Climbing Club; Biking

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

Fire Services CadetMechanicsGreen Team Project

S5 N4: English, PhysicsN5: PE, HospitalityCollege 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 • Information from subject teachers• S2 Parent Information Evening Thursday 1

February • S2 Parent consultation Wednesday 7 February

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

is Thursday 8 February • 1:1 Learner Review interviews with Student

Support teacher 23-27 February

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

Register on www.myworldofwork.co.uk –the Skills Development Scotland web service for all your work, skills and learning needs.

Next steps…

S2-3 Learner ReviewHow can you support your child?

Look together at your child's Course Choice from, their last Tracking Report and the online S2 into S3 Course 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?