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St Monica School. Notes on Secondary School Certificate and Profile (SSC&P). Sec. School Certificate & Profile. Information about the student (name, address, date of birth, ID No.) Attendance Formal education (for Forms 1 – 5) Non-Formal Education Informal Education
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St Monica School Notes on Secondary School Certificate and Profile (SSC&P)
Sec. School Certificate & Profile • Information about the student (name, address, date of birth, ID No.) • Attendance • Formal education (for Forms 1 – 5) • Non-Formal Education • Informal Education • Personal Qualities • Additional comments
Attendance A student is considered to have an acceptable attendance record if she has attended at least 85% of school days during each of the 5 years of her Secondary Education, in line with policy direction in Malta and within the EU. Exception to this clause is applicable in the case of a student who is absent due to ill health with valid medical certification.
Formal Education Record of Student’s achievement in school: • Assessment of each subject by teacher in Forms 1 – 5 • Annual Exam mark for each subject in Forms 1 – 5 • Level of Achievement – Level Two, One, or No Level (Track 3,2,1)
Non Formal Education This refers to activities held at school outside the set curriculum but during the scholastic year. Examples: Student Council; EkoSkola; Choir; Drama; After school seminars; Sports Activities; Participation in Festa Familja; Science Club; Guitar Club; Vocation Centre; GMJC; Live-In; Cookery Club; Extra-Curricular Activities; Competitions; Exhibitions, Debates, Concerts etc. Students are responsible for the relevant form
Informal Education • Activities happening after school hours • In institutions / organizations outside school eg Religious, Cultural, Philanthropic • Re Informal Learning, school rules over-ride every other consideration e.g. School will not allow extravagantly dyed hair or nail art used for Modelling • Providers of Informal Activities must be registered by the NCFHE. This can be done online on http://www.mqc.gov.mt/qualificationform?l=1 and it is free of charge.
Personal Qualities • Leadership • Entrepreneurship • Sense of respect • Adherence to regulations • Altruism • Teamwork • Communicative Skills • Sense of responsibility • Creativity & Initiative • Diligence & Smartness NB 5 Qualities to be chosen each year
SSC&P Level • For a Certificate at Level 1 or Level 2 to be issued, the student must have an attendance level of at least 85% per year and the necessary skills in basic Literacy and Mathematics. • The SSC&P will be raised from Level 1 to level 2 of the MQF for all students provided they fulfil the necessary criteria. • Students who do not satisfy the criteria will be entitled to a certificate (no level) indicating that they have completed their Secondary Education – this certificate will not be endorsed by the National Commission for Further & Higher Education.