1. Woodfarm High School P7 Parents’ Evening Thursday 16 th May 2013

2. Welcome Woodfarm High School is a high performing school with excellent resources and committed staff. We are all proud to be part of the Woodfarm community. We have high expectations and welcome the support of our parents in ensuring our school builds on our achievements and continues to improve.

3. Format of the Evening Welcome and IntroductionAnn Stewart Head Teacher Vision, Values and Aims - Inclusion, Attainment, Achievement and Progress for All Vision, Values and Aims - Inclusion, Attainment, Achievement and Progress for All School StructuresRosemary Craig DHT School StructuresRosemary Craig DHT Pupil Perspective Pupil Perspective Pastoral Support Team Pastoral Support Team Refreshments and an opportunity for questions Refreshments and an opportunity for questions

4. HMI Report Published 6 th December 2011: Improvements in performance - excellent Improvements in performance - excellent Learners’ experiences - very good Learners’ experiences - very good Meeting learning needs - excellent Meeting learning needs - excellent The curriculum - very good The curriculum - very good Improvement through self-evaluation - excellent Improvement through self-evaluation - excellent

5. Curriculum for Excellence Transforming the way education is delivered for all 3-18 year olds – wherever they learn Transforming the way education is delivered for all 3-18 year olds – wherever they learn Aims to raise standards of learning and teaching, improve knowledge and understanding and develop skills Aims to raise standards of learning and teaching, improve knowledge and understanding and develop skills Aims to close the gap between lowest and highest performers Aims to close the gap between lowest and highest performers

6. Vision Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) sets out a clear vision of the purposes to which the education of Scotland’s young people should be directed. The four key purposes are to enable young people to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors to society.

7. Challenge ‘To design a curriculum that is less crowded and better connected offering more choice and enjoyment that will prepare our children for adult life in the 21 st century.’ ‘To design a curriculum that is less crowded and better connected offering more choice and enjoyment that will prepare our children for adult life in the 21 st century.’ Work very closely with our cluster primary schools to ensure coherent, relevant, progressive learning experiences

8. Putting the Learner at the centre Getting it right for every child Getting it right for every child  Personal Learning Planning – e-portfolios and Profiles of Achievement  Benchmarking  Target setting  Tracking and monitoring  Reporting

9. How is the curriculum structured? Mathematics Mathematics Languages Languages Sciences ) Sciences ) Technologies ) Environmental Studies Technologies ) Environmental Studies Social Subjects ) Social Subjects ) Religious and Moral Education Religious and Moral Education Health and Well-Being ) now includes P.E. Health and Well-Being ) now includes P.E. Expressive Arts Expressive Arts

10. How is the curriculum structured? Early Level – Nursery to P1Early Level – Nursery to P1 First Level – P2 to P4First Level – P2 to P4 Second Level – P5 to P7Second Level – P5 to P7 Third & Fourth Level – S1 - S3Third & Fourth Level – S1 - S3 (Fourth Level broadly equates to SCQF level 4)(Fourth Level broadly equates to SCQF level 4) S4 – S6 - Senior Phase - National QualificationsS4 – S6 - Senior Phase - National Qualifications

11. The broad, general education The S1 Experience English5 periods Creative 3 periods Maths4 periods Tech 3 periods French3 periods PE 3 periods Science3 periods PSHE1 period Soc Sub 3 periods Drama1 period B.I.T 3 periods RME1 period

12. SCQF LevelCurrent Qualifications New National Qualifications 1 & 2Access 1 and Access 2 ➔ National 1 and National 2 3Access 3 Standard Grade (Foundation level) ➔ National 3 4Standard Grade (General level) Intermediate 1 ➔ National 4 55 Standard Grade (Credit level) Intermediate 2 ➔ National 5 66 Higher ➔ Higher (new) 77 Advanced Higher ➔ Advanced Higher (new)

13. Results Analysis S6 20072008200920102011 2012 SCQF Level 6 3 or more 38.644.751.953.755.0 59.6 SCQF Level 6 5 or more 27.326.239.339.745.6 46.8 SCQF Level 7 1 or more 18.217.731.927.927.5 30.1

14. Woodfarm High School Community Involvement School website S1 Awards Ceremony Interdisciplinary Learning Sponsored walk Supported Study French trip Councils & Committees

15. The School Day Period 18.45 – 9.35 Period 29.35 – 10.25 Interval Period 310.40 – 11.30 Period 310.40 – 11.30 Period 411.30 – 12.20 Period 411.30 – 12.20Lunch Period 51.05 – 1.55 Period 61.55 – 2.45 (Wed, Fri) Period 72.45 – 3.35 (Mon, Tues, Thurs)

16. Organisation of Teaching Groups Classes are formed using transfer information from the primary schools Classes are formed using transfer information from the primary schools Placed in class groupings e.g 1 1, 1 2 Placed in class groupings e.g 1 1, 1 2 Practical sets e.g Maths, Science 1A, 1B Practical sets e.g Maths, Science 1A, 1B Classes set on ability – Maths, English Classes set on ability – Maths, English Placed in pastoral groups e.g 1S, 1T – key person who will know your child well Placed in pastoral groups e.g 1S, 1T – key person who will know your child well

17. Extra Curricular Activities Dance Dance Football for boys and girls Football for boys and girls Netball Netball Speaking Competitions / Spelling Bee Speaking Competitions / Spelling Bee Athletics Athletics Badminton Badminton Music Music Trip to France Trip to France

19. Induction Days –20, 21 June 2013 Pupils placed in their August classes Pupils placed in their August classes A sample timetable for two days A sample timetable for two days Meet with their Pastoral Support Teacher Meet with their Pastoral Support Teacher Prefects will accompany classes Prefects will accompany classes Special lunch arrangements Special lunch arrangements After school activities After school activities

20. Other Information Pupil Participation Pupil Participation Rights Respecting School Level 1 Rights Respecting School Level 1 Uniform Uniform Cashless cafeteria Cashless cafeteria Attendance and Latecoming Attendance and Latecoming Promote sustainability – Green Flag Promote sustainability – Green Flag S6 Buddy Support S6 Buddy Support

21. Parent Council The Parent Council is a group of parents selected by members of the Parent Forum to represent all the parents of children at a school. Parent Councils are very flexible and this flexibility allows parents to choose a Parent Council which reflects their school and will encourage parents to get involved.

22. Parent Council activities include: Supporting the work of the school Gathering and representing parents' views to the Head Teacher, ERC and Education Scotland (HMIE) Promoting contact between the school, parents, pupils Fundraising, Organising events Being involved in the appointment of senior staff. Supporting the work of the school Gathering and representing parents' views to the Head Teacher, ERC and Education Scotland (HMIE) Promoting contact between the school, parents, pupils Fundraising, Organising events Being involved in the appointment of senior staff.

23. Forthcoming Events French Trip Coffee Morning-Saturday 18 th May at 10.00am – all welcome French Trip Coffee Morning-Saturday 18 th May at 10.00am – all welcome Giffnock Car Boot Sale Giffnock Car Boot Sale Woodfarm Summer Fete – Sat 8 th June Woodfarm Summer Fete – Sat 8 th June Opportunity to purchase school uniform – Thursday 20 th June, 3.30 – 5.30pm – School ‘street area’ Opportunity to purchase school uniform – Thursday 20 th June, 3.30 – 5.30pm – School ‘street area’

24. Support Team PastoralA. McVake, L. Strain, S. McCracken, L. Douch SfLJ. Chalmers BehaviourD. Rose

25. Any concerns Contact us – 0141 577 2600 Contact us – 0141 577 2600