Saint Peter the Apostle High School

S5 Parent Information Evening

Tuesday 11th June 2013

Outline of Evening

• Introduction / Expectations• Principal Teachers (English / Maths)• New Configuration of School Week• Senior Phase Consultation & Implications

for S5• The S5 Experience 2013-2014• Progression Pathways• EMA• Options Interviews – Ms Gaughan

Why Return for S5?

Your child should have valid reasons forreturning

– Build upon qualifications from S4– Apply to UCAS for entry to university– Experience community work placements– Identify vocational college course– Christmas leaver– Rectify previous mistakes?

Our expectations of your child in S5

• To be the best they can be!

– Uniform– Attendance – Punctuality– Behaviour– Effort– Homework– Contribution to our Community

• To more fully develop the 4 capacities of Curriculum for Excellence

Monday & Tuesday

Period Time

Registration 8.50 am

P1 9.00 am

P2 9.50 am

Break 10.40 am

P3 10.55 am

P4 11.45 am

Lunch 12.35 pm

P5 1.20 pm

P6 2.10 pm

P7 3.00 pm

School Day Finishes 3.50 pm

Configuration of School Week

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Period Time

Registration 8.50 am

P1 9.00 am

P2 9.50 am

Break 10.40 am

P3 10.55 am

P4 11.45 am

Lunch 12.35 pm

P5 1.20 pm

P6 2.10 pm

School Day Finishes 3.00 pm

Configuration of School Week

Senior Phase 2013-2014

• Curriculum for Excellence • Senior Phase (S4-S6)

• Senior Phase Consultation (January – March 2013)

• Key Issues– Core Entitlements– Number and Range of Subjects– Time Allocations

Consultation Question Staff Response Pupil Response Parent Council Response

1. Social subjects, art, music, business studies and computing return to time allocations prior to the introduction of Learning for Life.

100% in favour. In agreement. In agreement.

2. S3 experience 2 periods of PE, 1 period of HWB and 1 period of Learning for Life as core.

91% in favour. In agreement. In agreement but would like the school to evaluate added value of enrichment element.

3. S4 experience 4 periods of each subject and 5 of English and Maths

44% in favour.31% no response.25% against.

In agreement. Supportive but would like the school to gather baseline information over the first few years and to review model in partnership with WDC.

4. S4 experience 2 periods of PE, 1 period of HWB and 1 period of Learning for Life as core.

61% in favour. In agreement but some concern regarding the value of HWB.

In agreement but would like the school to evaluate added value of enrichment element.

5. S5/S6 experience up to 6 subjects of 5 periods (6 for Higher English and Maths) – most will experience enrichment through 6th column

70% in favour. In agreement but against timetabled HWB and PE as core for all. Liked the idea of Learning for Life enrichment column.

Supportive but would like the school to scrutinise added value of enrichment element and report annually to Parent Council regarding the approach.

S5 Experience

• Pupils will undertake a range of Access, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2 and Higher one year courses in session 2013 – 2014.

• All pupils will study English for a minimum of 5 periods each week. Pupils studying Higher English will be allocated 6 periods each week.

• All pupils will choose at least 4 additional courses. Pupils studying Higher Maths will be allocated 6 periods each week. Pupils who are not studying English and Maths at Higher level will have the opportunity to study up to 5 additional courses.

S5 Experience

• All courses will be allocated a minimum of 5 periods each week.

• All pupils will experience 2 periods of RE and most 1 period of HWB each week.

• Pupils will be timetabled with a teacher for every period. Pupils who choose an enrichment column will select from a range of Learning for Life experiences which will vary from column to column. This choice will be determined by the range of staff timetabled. There may be scope for rotation of pupil groups within each column during the course of the session.

Stage Core Experience Personalisation &Choice

S4 2 x RE2 x PE1 x HWB1 x Learning for Life5 x English & 5 x Maths

4 additional subjects (4 periods each)Range of 1 year vocational options.

S5 2 x RE1 x HWB (unless choosing 6 courses)5 x English

Minimum of 4 andup to 5 additional subjects (5 periods each).Range of Learning for Life Options (single period)Range of 1 year vocational options.

S6 2 x RE1 x HWB (unless choosing 6 courses)

Minimum of 4 andup to 6 additional subjects (5 periods each).Range of Learning for Life Options (single period)Range of Higher & AH Consortia CoursesRange of 1 year vocational options.

Possible Learning for Life Options?

• Core HWB & Study Skills• Independent Study• Debating• Creative Writing• Managing Household Budget• Film Study• Jewellery Making• Astronomy• Practical Craft• Painting• Clay Modelling• Photography• Drama• Classroom Assistant• Needlework

• Guitar• Football• Conversational Spanish• Latin• Cake Decorating• Netball• Reading Circle• The Daily What?• Apostle on Air• SPTA Promotional Team• Samba Drums• Interview Skills• Applying for HE / FE• Driving Test Theory• ICT for the home

Student SQA Courses Core Experiences

Enrichment

A 5 Higher Courses 2 RE & 1 HWB Study PeriodsB 5 Higher Courses 2 RE & 1 HWB Mix of Study Periods

and Learning for Life Options

C 6 Higher Courses 2 RE -D 4 Higher Courses

2 Intermediate 2 Courses

2 RE -

E 4 Higher Courses1 Intermediate 2 Course

2 RE1 HWB

Learning for Life Options

F 6 Intermediate 2 Courses

2 RE

G 3 Intermediate 2 Courses1 College Course1 Intermediate 1 Course

2 RE1 HWB

Learning for Life Options

H 1 Intermediate 2 Course5 Intermediate 1 Courses

2 RE1 HWB

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I 1 College Course4 Intermediate 1 Courses

2 RE1 HWB

Learning for Life Options

S5 Student- Some Possible Pathways

Qualifications

Standard Grade

Credit - 1, 2

General - 3, 4

Foundation - 5, 6

National Qualifications

Higher – A, B, C

Int 2 – A, B, C

Int 1 – A, B, C

Access – Pass/Fail

Stage A Time B Time C Time D Time E Time F Time CORE Time Learningfor Life

Time Total

S5 English(H)

6 Maths(H)

6 Chemistry

(H)5 Computing

(H)5 Spanish

(H)5 - - 2x

RE1x

HWB

3 2 x Study Periods

2 32periods

S6 Spanish(AH)

5 Maths(AH)

5 - - English (AH)

5 PE(H)

5 2xRE1x

HWB

3 6 x StudyPeriods

1 x Astronomy

1 xClassroom Assistant

1xCaritas

9 32periods

Donald’s Journey (2013 – 2015)

Eva’s Journey (2013 – 2015)

Stage A Time B Time C Time D Time E Time F Time CORE Time Learningfor Life

Time Total

S5 English(H)

6 History

(H)5 Music

(H)5 - - Art

& Design(Int. 2)

5 Drama(Int. 2)

5 2xRE1x

HWB

3 1 x Photography

1x Apostle On Air

2 32periods

S6 MediaStudies

(H)

5 - - Music(AH)

5 Dance(H)

5 Art&

Design(H)

5 Drama(H)

5 2xRE1x

HWB

3 1 x Study Period

1 x Film

Study

2 32periods

Sean’s Journey (2013 – 2015)

Stage A Time B Time C Time D Time

E Time F Time CORE Time Learningfor Life

Time Total

S5 English(Int. 2)

5 Bus.Manag(Int. 2)

5 Music (Int. 2)

5 Maths(Int. 2)

5 PE (H)

5 MotorVehicle (Int. 2)

4 2xRE1x

HWB

3 - - 32periods

S6 MediaStudies

(H)

5 DukeOf

Edinburgh

5 - - GraphicComm.(Int. 2)

5 ProductDesign(Int. 2)

5 SportsLeader

(H)

5 2xRE1x

HWB

3 2 x Study Periods

1 x Photography

1xGuitar

4 32periods

Amy’s Journey (2013 – 2015)

Stage A Time B Time C Time D Time E Time F Time CORE Time Learningfor Life

Time Total

S5 English(Int. 1)

5 History (Int. 1)

5 Music (Int. 1)

5 Maths(Int. 1)

5 Art &Design(Int. 1)

5 ChildCare

(Int. 2)

4 2xRE1x

HWB

3 - - 32periods

S6 MediaStudies(Int. 2)

5 - - Music(Int. 2)

5 Dance(Int. 2)

5 Art &Design (Int. 2)

5 Drama(Int. 2)

5 2xRE1x

HWB

3 2 x Study Periods

1 x Interview

Skills1x

Netball

4 32periods

Education Maintenance Allowance• An Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a

government initiative aimed at helping your child stay on in education. Your child may be eligible for an EMA if you are aged 16-19 and attend a West Dunbartonshire school.

• An EMA entitles you to up to £30 a week.  The amount depends on your parents income.

• To apply for an EMA you must:– submit the form before 30 September if you are 16

before this date– apply by 29 February if you are 16 after 30 September

West Dunbartonshire Council will post EMA forms to your home!

Final Options Interviews

• Exam Results – Tuesday 6th August 2013• Finalise Option Choices – 7th & 8th August

– Parent / Pupil / Teacher Interview (letter home with date, time & location)

– Attendance Vital (let us know NOW if you’re not around!)

– Come prepared!• Course Choice – be ambitious but realistic!

– Number of Subjects / Levels / Enrichment Preferences– Listen to advice from Pupil Support Teacher

• Questions / Concerns