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16+ Learning Choices Evening

Thursday 13th February 2014

Tonight’s Agenda• Timetable Profile• Timescale• Role of parent/carer• Pitfalls to avoid• Why am I returning to school?• High Expectations• Choices at 16/18

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S1 English (5) Maths (4)Modern

Languages (2)

Technologies (6)

2 x CDT2 x Computing2 x HE

Science (3)Social Subjects

(3)

Expressive Arts (4)

2 x Music2 x Art

Masterclass (1)

HWB (3)

2 x P.E.1 x S.E.

RP

S2 English (4) Maths (5)Modern

Languages (2)

Technologies (6)

2 x CDT2 x Computing2 x HE

Science (3)Social Subjects

(3)

Expressive Arts (4)

2 x Music2 x Art

Masterclass (1)

HWB (3)

2 x P.E.1 x S.E.

RP

S3 English (4) Maths (4)Mod Lang (2)

Technologies Choice (3)

ComputingHE GraphicsDesign & Manuf

Science Choice (3)

BiologyChemistryPhysics

Social Subjects Choice (3)

GeographyHistoryModern Studies

Expressive Arts Choice (3)

MusicArt

Free Choice (3)

ChemistryArtR.P.P.E.

Free Choice (3)

BiologyHistoryGraphicsSpanish

HWB (3)

2 x P.E.1 x S.E.

RP

S4 Option 1 (5) Option 2 (5) Option 3 (5) Option 4 (5) Option 5 (5) Option 6 (5)HWB (2)

1 x SE/RP1 x P.E.

S5/6 Option 1 (6) Option 2 (6) Option 3 (6) Option 4 (6) Option 5 (6)HWB (2)

1 x P.E.1 x SE/RP

Curriculum Model

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S4Option 1 (5)

Option 2 (5)

Option 3 (5) Option 4 (5) Option 5 (5) Option 6 (5)

HWB (2)

1 x SE/RP1 x P.E.

S5/6

Option 1 (6)

Option 2 (6) Option 3 (6) Option 4 (6) Option 5 (6)

HWB (2)

1 x P.E.1 x SE/RP

SENIOR PHASE MODEL

S4 S5 S6National

5Higher Advance

d HigherNational

4National

5Higher

National 3

National 4

National 5

No Award National 3

National 4

A dvanced H igher

H igher

N ational 5

N ational 4

N ational 3

N ational Q ualifications

•Unit-based study with internal assessment (NABs)

•Final Exam_____________________

• No Final exam – all internal assessment

Role of parent / carer

• What does your son/daughter enjoy?• What is he/she good at…

– In school?– Out of school?

• What is he/she best suited to?• Does he/she have any post-school ideas?• Encourage him/her to find out about

courses, jobs and qualifications

Pitfalls to avoid..

Do not make a choice because...

• Your friend is taking it• You like (or don’t like) a certain teacher• You feel “pressured” to do it• The subject is “easy”

Remember : You will have to do the work yourself

High Expectations•Current climate

•Be clear – choose wisely

•Read the Booklet; talk to people!

•Application Form

•Interview with Senior Leadership Team

•Mentoring

S4 – A Pivotal Year

•One year

•6 choices

•Will shape your future!

S5/6 – Why am I returning to School?

• Is Whitburn Academy the best place to prepare for my future?

• These are the questions every student must consider very seriously before, during and after reading the course choice booklet

S5/6 – Application to Return•All pupils will need to complete an application

•All pupils will receive a letter

•Interviews – may take place

•All pupils interviewed will receive a letter

•Monitoring will take place

•Critical study year

•Role models for younger pupils

•P7 Buddies during Transition Week

S5 – Staying on at the Academy?

S6 – Staying on at the Academy?•Additional duties e.g. buddying, lunch & break duties

•Head Boy & Girl / Depute Head Boy & Girl (Interviews)

•House Captains

•Prefects

•Study Room

Timescale

Pre-Xmas

January2014

This week

February and on

By end of Feb. 2014

March 2014

Deadline for CC Forms

S3 Settling In Reports

16+ Learning Choices Evening

Discussion in PSE lessons – making good choices

S3 Reports; SLT Course Choice interviews

S3 Parent Evening – 6th March;

31stMarch

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TimescalePre-Xmas

January2014

This week

February

By end of Feb

March Deadline for CC Forms

S4Work Experience

Parents Evening

16+ Learning Choices Evening

Discussion in PSE lessons – making good choicesPrelims 19th

SLT Course Choice InterviewsReports with prelim grades

31st March

S5 Parent Evening Prelims

16+ Learning Choices Evening

Discussion in PSE lessons – making good choices

Reports with prelim grades

SLT Course Choice Interviews;

 31st March

Any Questions?

The rest of the Evening – Choices at 16/18

Time Location Summary of topics covered Facilitator7.30 Music

room 1Job Search (SDS)Job search using internet.Job search and targeting employers.

Steven Smith

7.30 Music room 2

College course applications What kind of courses are available?What can college lead to?Funding, applications and interviews.

Margaret Hewitt

Time Location Summary of topics covered Facilitator8.00 Music

room 1Voluntary Sector Gateway (West Lothian)What is volunteering? What opportunities are available?How can young people get involved?Current developments.

Jim McGregor

8.00 Music room 2

Napier University (University options)Information regarding applications/ UCAS.What can university lead to?Funding and interview information.

Jonathan Mills

Time Location Summary of topics covered Facilitator8.30 Music

Room 1West Lothian Council (Employment options/Modern Apprenticeships)What are modern apprenticeships?What is involved in the application process?Do they involve college and how long do they last?

Matt Baxter

8.30 Music room 2

Skills Development Scotland(SDS)Role of SDS in career planning and job seeking.

Steven Smith

Thank you for listening

•Information/stalls in the Dining Hall

•Presentations in Music Rooms 1 & 2

Enjoy the rest of your evening