ROSSHALL ACADEMYROSSHALL ACADEMY

““Our SchoolOur School

Our Our Future”Future”

Aims Of The EveningAims Of The Evening To fully inform you about the To fully inform you about the

personalisation process your child is personalisation process your child is undertakingundertaking

To explain the rationale behind your child’s To explain the rationale behind your child’s curriculumcurriculum

To inform you about the development of our To inform you about the development of our Senior Phase curriculumSenior Phase curriculum

To give you the opportunity to ask questions To give you the opportunity to ask questions about all of the aboveabout all of the above

Our CurriculumOur Curriculum

The curriculum aims to ensure that all children and young

people in Scotland develop the knowledge, skills and attributes

they will need if they are to flourish in life, learning and

work, now and in the future.

Broad General Education Your child is currently in the second year of their

entitlement to a Broad General Education

This provides them with continuous opportunities for learning in the eight Curricular Areas.

Our broad curriculum is based on Subject Experiences and Outcomes that provide breadth and depth, challenge and enjoyment.

Curricular AreasCurricular Areas

Expressive Arts

Health & Wellbeing

Languages Mathematics

Religious & Moral

Sciences Social Studies

Technologies

Personalisation and Personalisation and ChoiceChoice

An entitlement – one of the seven principles of An entitlement – one of the seven principles of Curriculum DesignCurriculum Design

Allowing pupils choice within the Curricular Allowing pupils choice within the Curricular AreasAreas

Will support enhanced progress in S2/S3Will support enhanced progress in S2/S3

Will ensure sound preparation for The Senior Will ensure sound preparation for The Senior PhasePhase

Finding a BalanceFinding a Balance Entitled to both:Entitled to both:

Broad General EducationBroad General Education Personalisation and ChoicePersonalisation and Choice

We are retaining the We are retaining the breadthbreadth by ensuring by ensuring all pupils are engaged in all pupils are engaged in all curricular all curricular areasareas

We are allowing We are allowing personalisationpersonalisation by by giving them giving them some say some say in the subjects they in the subjects they studystudy

S2 Personalisation & Choice

Your child’s Curriculum for Excellence Preferences Process started on Monday 27th October 2014

This involves indicating preferred subjects from four curricular areas to study in more depth from January of S2 until the end of S3.

This period of time forms the second phase of their Broad General Education

S2 Personalisation & ChoiceAll pupils will continue to study the

following compulsory subjects until the end of S3*, with the exception of Learn to Learn, which will continue until the end of S2.English 4 periods Mathematics 4 periodsModern Languages 3 periodsICT 2 periodsPE 2 periodsRME 1 periodPSE 1 periodLearning to Learn* 1 period

The ProcessThe Process All pupils will be issued with a All pupils will be issued with a

Preferences Form this weekPreferences Form this week

(you will have seen a sample (you will have seen a sample copy)copy)

Subjects Choice

1 Choice 2 Choice 3 Choice 4

ExampleExpressive Arts(2 subjects)

ArtDramaMusicPE Dance

Art Drama

Music

PE

AExpressive

Arts(2 subjects)

ArtDramaMusicPEDance

BSciences

(2 subjects)

BiologyChemistryPhysics

CSocial

Subjects & RME

(2 subjects)

GeographyHistoryModern Studies

RME D

Technologies

(1subject)

Home Economics

Technical

What Do You Do Next ? In discussion with your child you will write

down your child’s preferences on the form.

In each of the 4 curricular areas you will write down your child’s 1st, 2nd, 3rd* and 4th* choice (*where applicable) as shown in previous example completed for you.

All subjects will be studied for two periods per week.

We will try our very best to give all pupils their first choices where possible, though this cannot always be guaranteed.

To Be ConsideredTo Be Considered

Where is your child showing strengths?Where is your child showing strengths?

What subjects do they enjoy most?What subjects do they enjoy most?

What might they need for careers?What might they need for careers? ...if they have an idea at this stage...if they have an idea at this stage

Are there subjects where they haven’t Are there subjects where they haven’t developed any interest?developed any interest?

To Be ConsideredTo Be Considered

Working on 12 ‘examinable’ subjects Working on 12 ‘examinable’ subjects from Jan S2 until May S3from Jan S2 until May S3

Narrowing down from 12 to 7 for the Narrowing down from 12 to 7 for the start of S4start of S4

Aiming for qualifications in these 7 Aiming for qualifications in these 7 subjectssubjects

S1/S2a

S2b/S3

S4

S5/6

14 SUBJECTS

12 SUBJECTS

7 SUBJECTS

5 SUBJECTS

NOTE: In addition all pupils study PE, PSE and RME in S1 – S4

S2 Preferences – Nov 2014

S4 Options – Jan/Feb 2016

S5 Options –Feb 2017

Maths/English – 4 periods per weekMod Langs – 3pds per weekOther – 2pds per week

4 periods per week

6 periods per week

Consider progression through the years

Some Particular CasesSome Particular Cases

EXPRESSIVE ARTSEXPRESSIVE ARTS

SCIENCESSCIENCES

Next Steps In PSE classes your child is receiving advice about

completing their Preference Choices.

Return Preference Choices form to child’s Pastoral Care teacher

All above forms MUST be handed in by Friday 28th November 2014.

Summary of Important Dates

Mon 27th Oct Preference Process started Tue 4th Nov S2 Parents’ Information Evening Wed 19th Nov S2 Reports issued Mon 24th Nov S2 Parents’ Meeting Fri 28th Nov S2 Preferences completed –

forms must be returned by this date

Mon 5th Jan S2 start their revised timetable Fri 24th April S2 interim reports issued

Thoughts Of Some S3 Thoughts Of Some S3 PupilsPupils

Beth McCollBeth McColl

Katie MorrisKatie Morris

Making My ChoicesMaking My Choices

A bit scary at first!A bit scary at first! ParentsParents Pastoral Care TeacherPastoral Care Teacher PSE LessonsPSE Lessons CareersCareers Subjects we hadn’t done beforeSubjects we hadn’t done before

Making My ChoicesMaking My Choices

Important FactorsImportant FactorsMy strengthsMy strengths

Enjoyment!Enjoyment!

The Best BitsThe Best Bits

Taking control and responsibilityTaking control and responsibility We’re doing the subjects we enjoyWe’re doing the subjects we enjoy We’re not having to do all subjectsWe’re not having to do all subjects Still have a good variety of subjectsStill have a good variety of subjects Lots of time with the chosen subjectsLots of time with the chosen subjects Better prepared for making choices Better prepared for making choices

for S4for S4 S3 Creative CurriculumS3 Creative Curriculum

The ChallengesThe Challenges

Lots of subjects, lots to take inLots of subjects, lots to take in Great for learning but can be challengingGreat for learning but can be challenging

OrganisationOrganisation More resources – books, equipment etcMore resources – books, equipment etc Homework and revisionHomework and revision

More difficult testsMore difficult tests

Some AdviceSome Advice

Make the right choices!Make the right choices! Be confidentBe confident

Work Hard!Work Hard!

Enjoy!!Enjoy!!

Thanks For Listening!Thanks For Listening!

AssessmentAssessment

INFORMALINFORMAL Ongoing, everyday assessmentOngoing, everyday assessment

FORMALFORMAL Tests, Projects, Presentations, Tests, Projects, Presentations,

Assignments, FoliosAssignments, Folios

Monitoring and trackingMonitoring and tracking ReportingReporting

Rosshall AcademyRosshall Academy

Senior PhaseSenior Phase

The SENIOR PHASE– Learner’s Entitlement

A senior phase of education which builds on their learning in S1 – S3 and which:

Provides specialisation, depth and rigour

Prepares learners to achieve the highest qualifications they are capable of

Develops skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work

LEARNER’S ENTITLEMENTcontd.

Provides a range of activities which develop the four capacities

Provides support in moving into a positive and sustained destination

Planning Our Senior Phase

Major ongoing current priority Now into our second year of the Senior Phase

We are trying to provide a comprehensive senior curriculum which best meets the needs of pupils at Rosshall Academy

What will work best for Rosshall pupils?

OPPORTUNITY!

We want to create the ideal Curriculum

We are refining as we progress- Consulting with parents and pupils- Offering new opportunities- Developing Partnerships

Please give us your views this evening

‘New’ Qualifications

‘Old’ Qualifications

Advanced Higher(revised content)

Advanced Higher

Higher(revised content)

Higher

National 5 Credit/Intermediate 2

National 4 General/Intermediate 1

National 3 Foundation/Access 3

Qualifications

Rosshall Academy Senior Phase - Features

Options Process undertaken in January S3 C D E F G

         

Chemistry Chemistry FrenchDesign and

Manufacture Geography       

Practical Electronics Physics Spanish (N4 ONLY) Practical Woodwork History

       Music Biology Media Music Modern Studies

       Drama Volunteering Skills Computing Science Travel and Tourism Physical Education

         Accounting (N5

ONLY) Dance (N5 ONLY) Administration and IT Art & Design Art & Design         

Skills For Work   Hospitality (N4 ONLY) Physical Education           

Personal Development/ XL  

Health and Food Technology

Religious, Moral and Philisophical Studies  

       

 Graphic

Communication Business Management                                      

Rosshall Academy Senior Rosshall Academy Senior Phase - FeaturesPhase - Features

S4 Pupils select 7 subjects (4 periods

per week) Maths, English + 5 choices

2 Periods PE, 1 Period PSE, 1 Period RME

Pupils certificated at N3, N4 or N5 as appropriate

S4 Contd.

One or more of these subjects may be vocational e.g. Skills For Work Course College Course Work experience Community/ Volunteering Work

Will be dependent on the individual and availability

S4 Contd. Options Process undertaken in

February S4

Ongoing Development of S5 option form being designed to ensure that

progression can be offered from all subjects wherever possible

Pupils being consulted

S5/6N4, N5 and Higher Courses – 6 Periods per week

(subject to change)

Pupils will study 5 subjects chosen from a selection of :

Higher, N4 and N5 courses Vocational Courses Skills For Work Course College Course Work experience Community/ Volunteering Work

Rosshall Academy Senior Phase - Features

Appropriate Personal Support

We will take care during the Senior Phase to ensurethat all pupils are effectively supported with regard

totheir next steps: Those leaving at the end of S4

Those aiming to pass 5 Highers in S5

All others

(see Rosshall Senior Phase and Beyond – school website)

Your Views/ Questions

•Please complete the questionnaire provided

•Let us know of any questions/suggestions you have

•We will collate and publish responses on website

Questions Please let us know of any questions you have about

the Curriculum with regard to the progress of your child?

With particular regard to the Senior Phase what would you like to see the school offer to enhance the curriculum? (new subjects, vocational courses, college options, skills for life and work etc.)

How else can we support you to support your child at Rosshall Academy?

Information For Parents Education Scotland Website

PARENTZONE http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/parentzone/

index.asp

http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/59033.html

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/Images/CfEbriefingforparentsfinal_tcm4-725662.pdf

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/images/ParentsAsPartnersFactfile_tcm4-631966.pdf

Partnership With ParentsPartnership With Parents

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@rosshallacademy@rosshallacademy School WebsiteSchool Website

www.rosshallacademy.glasgow.sch.ukwww.rosshallacademy.glasgow.sch.uk Pupil AchievementsPupil Achievements

Employer Partners?Employer Partners?

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