1. THE FUTURE Sixth Year Orientation 2

2. Déjà Vu Last time …..  The importance of the Sixth Year  Study of subjects relevant to later career  Grounding for Year Seven and beyond  Establishing good study skills  Promoting higher level cognitive abilities (analysis, discussion, explanation, research skills and their application)  Becoming a good student  The importance of study skills

3. Planning for the Future What am I interested in?  NOT ….  What am I good at?  BUT ….  What am I interested in?  What floats my boat?  NOW ….. Write down your interests in order 1 to 5 …

4. gnîqi seautÒn ( Know thyself …) What kind of person am I?  Academic  Good with my hands  Arty  Scientific  Polymath  Sporty  Precise  Less than precise Inscription at the Temple of Apollo, Delphi

5. Quo vadis? What do I want to do after school?  University  Technical College  A job  Apprenticeship  GAP year  Services e.g. Armed forces/Police etc.  Mooch off parents WHY?