1. S5/6 Information Evening
SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL
“Compassion and Hope”
S5/6 Information Evening
Welcome

2. PLEASE JOIN US IN PRAYER
We come to you Lord To be built into a spiritual house Founded on the rock of St Peter’s faith. May we prepare our minds for action, And carefully examine The life and teachings of Jesus your Son, So that our community may proclaim His mighty acts And love each other with all our hearts. We ask this through Christ our Lord Amen. St Peter the Apostle. Pray for us.

3. SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL
“Compassion and Hope”
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

4. SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL
“Compassion and Hope”
Linda Booth
Head Teacher

5. SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL
“Compassion and Hope”
Laura Doherty
PT Maths

6. sptamaths.co.uk Mathematics
Course
Overview
New Higher, National 5, Old Higher,
Intermediate 2, Financial Maths
Homework
&
Assessment
Formal, Informal Homework,
Unit Assessments, Final Exam
Attendance, Good work ethic,
Personal study, Homework,
Supported study, Easter revision
Standards
&
Expectations
sptamaths.co.uk

7. sptamaths.co.uk Course Overview sptamaths.co.uk
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.
Course Overview
sptamaths.co.uk

8. sptamaths.co.uk Homework & Assessment sptamaths.co.uk
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.
sptamaths.co.uk

9. Standards & Expectations
sptamaths.co.uk
Standards & Expectations
PERSONAL STUDY
GOOD WORK ETHIC
ATTENDANCE
HOMEWORK
SUPPORTED STUDY
EASTER REVISION
sptamaths.co.uk

10. sptamaths.co.uk

11. SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL
“Compassion and Hope”
Gary Adam
PT English

12. S5/6 English 12

13. New Qualifications 13

14. Media’s Opinion? 14

15. Reality Preparing for years Full understanding of curriculum
Full understanding of standards
Worked together to produce a clear course outline and relevant resources 15

16. S5/6 Classes S5: New Higher National 5 S6: Old Higher Intermediate 216

17. 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 piece
1 Discursive piece

18. 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 piece
1 Discursive piece 18

19. 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 19

20. Additional Support Edmodo Supported Study 20 Lunch/After School
Saturday School
Easter Revision
Master classes 20

21. Same Old Story! 21

22. English Study Skills Evening

23. SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL
“Compassion and Hope”
The S5/6 Experience
Jean Morrison (S5)
Claire Chisholm (S6)

24. Why Return for S5/S6? Your child should have valid reasons for
returning:
Build upon qualifications from S4/S5
Apply to UCAS for entry to university
Experience community work placements
Participate in vocational college course
Rectify previous mistakes?

25. 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?

26. To be the best they can be
Expectations in S5/6
Attendance, Timekeeping, Conduct
Be prepared and ready to learn
Growth Mindset
Actively participate in the school and community
Complete homework and meet deadlines
To be the best they can be

27. Our Uniform

28. 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 .

29. S6 – A FULL AND CHALLENGING TIMETABLE
Pupils will have no “Free periods”.
FOUR choices plus: RE
Learning For Life
Timetabled study classes (UCAS / Employability N4)
Volunteering Opportunities
Buddying
Caritas
Mentoring / Peer Support
Community Involvement
College Placements, including HNC
All pupils must remain in school during the day.

30. 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

31. Key Adult – Pupil Support Teacher
Universal Support
Key Adult – Pupil Support Teacher

32. 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)

33. Important Dates Event 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
Target Two
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
Important Dates

34. Supported 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”

35. FURTHER STUDY SUPPORT Saturday Morning Study Easter Revision
Prelim Drop In
WDC Higher Master Classes
Mentoring
Timetabled Study Classes
SQA Exam Last Minute Tutorials

36. What Can Parents Do?

37. Higher National Diploma
Qualifications
Former/ Existing Qualifications 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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
New Qualifications
Advanced Higher
Higher
National 5
National 4
National 3
National 2
National 1

38. NATIONALS IN A NUTSHELL

39. Role of the Parent / Carer
Attendance Officer
Supporter
Study Buddy
Banker !
Project Manager
Partner with School

40. Partnership 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

41. 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

42. UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW TOP UP – S6
60 places available / strict criteria
Ten sessions November 2014 to March 2015
Campus Visit / Seminars
Written Assignment
Possible adjusted offer
Include in UCAS Form

43. IMPORTANT DEADLINES
15 October :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 :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 :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. 

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46. Sources of advice www.scottishschools.info/stpetertheapostle

47. SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL
“Compassion and Hope”
A Word From S6

48. The Way Forward Maths / English Workshop
Information Evening – Prelim Advice / Options / SQA Exams
Continued success for your child

49. Staff will be happy to chat to you about any questions you may have
SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL
“Compassion and Hope”
Thank You
Staff will be happy to chat to you about any questions you may have