1. S5&6 Prelim Examinations

2. What Are The Prelims For? To practise under time pressure To practise working with invigilators To find out what areas you need to focus on in each subject To provide evidence of performance to help teachers make estimates for SQA Can be used for appeal purposes Are essential if you miss an exam for medical reasons

3. Study Leave Friday 11 January … last day in normal classesFriday 11 January … last day in normal classes Wednesday 23 January… return to normal classesWednesday 23 January… return to normal classes Hospitality runs outwith these datesHospitality runs outwith these dates

4. Timetables You already have the timetable – if not see Mr Paterson.You already have the timetable – if not see Mr Paterson. CheckCheck –Exams –Times –Rooms (when detailed timetables are issued) –Note that some exams run beyond normal period times. –If in doubt speak to your teacher or to Mr Paterson. –Pupils with adjusted arrangements will receive individualised timetable this week from Ms Kerr.

5. Exam Rules Attendance/timing – be on time!Attendance/timing – be on time! Lateness – if you turn up late go straight to Mr PatersonLateness – if you turn up late go straight to Mr Paterson Leaving an examLeaving an exam – a record is kept of what times you leave an exam. The expectation is that you will remain in exams until the finish time.

6. Your Conduct School Uniform suspended for prelimsSchool Uniform suspended for prelims Invigilators’ instructions must be followedInvigilators’ instructions must be followed Items with writing on not permittedItems with writing on not permitted Food/drink not allowed (apart from water)Food/drink not allowed (apart from water) Bags not allowed in exam roomsBags not allowed in exam rooms Jackets not allowed in exam roomsJackets not allowed in exam rooms Pencil cases not allowed in exam roomsPencil cases not allowed in exam rooms Silence at all times in exam roomsSilence at all times in exam rooms Mobile Phones/mp3s not allowed!Mobile Phones/mp3s not allowed! HIGHEST STANDARDS EXPECTEDHIGHEST STANDARDS EXPECTED

7. Seating You must sit in the seat allocated. Check your seat number on the exam noticeboard before each exam/paper.

8. Invigilator Feedback Pupils need to be on time and well prepared. Be sure that you have any equipment that you need, such as calculators.

9. Fire Alarm If the fire alarm sounds … Exam is still in progressExam is still in progress Follow instructions of the invigilatorFollow instructions of the invigilator

10. Around the Building Other exams will be runningOther exams will be running Other classes are still in progress – the rest of the school is operating as normalOther classes are still in progress – the rest of the school is operating as normal BE CONSIDERATE

11. Questions See Mr Paterson if you have any questions during the Prelim periodSee Mr Paterson if you have any questions during the Prelim period