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Woodfarm High School

Woodfarm High School. Senior School – Overview of S5/6 Curricular C hoice – getting it right UNCR Article 29: Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. The first change.

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Woodfarm High School

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  1. Woodfarm High School Senior School – Overview of S5/6 Curricular Choice – getting it right UNCR Article 29: Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full

  2. The first change • As pupils reach school leaving age of 16, they will be at school because they WANT to continue their education • Increased expectations around independence and personal responsibility

  3. CURRICULUM 2017/2018 6 periods of study for each of the five subjects (double periods) Health Promoting School 2 periods of core PE Personal Learning Plan PSHE, Heart Start, RME, Employability 1 period

  4. ASSESSMENT OF COURSES SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY SCHOOL: Unit assessments - throughout ONE year for Higher courses In addition, almost all N5 and Higher courses include an Assignment or Folio type assessment Many departments supplement these with additional testing (A/B tests) to increase rigour and track progress

  5. POST SCHOOL DESTINATIONS • Places at University, College and in Modern Apprenticeships are in very high demand • S5 must be seen to have been a challenge that pupils have met ‘heads on’ and shown success • Many universities give qualifications for one or two sittings, some will only accept first sitting qualifications • Success in S5 allows for opportunities for wider achievement to be fully explored in S6

  6. Choosing your senior school curricular pathway • Informed decision which involves an overview of your individual needs • Levels of attainment (based on S4 grades) • December 2016 report • Work in PSHE • Progression Sheet (Senior School Curricular Choices – your individual pathway) • Information booklet to support choices • available on line via the school web • includes N5 to Higher Progression Rates • S4 Parents Night – Thursday 23 February • S4 Curricular Choice Day – Tuesday 28 February

  7. Senior School Curricular Choices – your individual pathway Name: ………………………… Year Gp…… Pastoral Support Teacher: ………..…… Mrs Galt Mr Ward Mrs Ayre Mrs McLean Mr Roy Mrs Luker Mrs Johstone Mr Rushworth Mrs Bell English Maths French PE Graphics Admin History Physics Biology N5 N5 N5 N5 N5 N5 N4 N4 N4 Higher Higher Higher Higher Higher Higher N5 N5 N5 • B • C • B • B • A • B • pass • pass • pass yes no cond yes yes yes no yes cond More effort will be required Consider N4 Scottish Studies Improved attendance

  8. Where am I going? My career aspiration is to be ……………………………………… Any additional comments …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………… Pupil Signature………………………………………….……………………. Date ……………… Pastoral Support Signature………………………………………… Date ……………… Parental Signature………………………………………….……………… Date ……………… This form must be returned to your pastoral support teacher by Friday 27 January UNCR Article 29: Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full

  9. Progression Tables National 5 to Higher Pupils who sat National 5 in 2015 and Higher in 2016

  10. ERC Progression Tables

  11. N5 - B N5 - C

  12. Options choice in 5/6 is a free choice. Every year the columns change The subjects listed below are listed in the column structure from last session. .Do not let this column structure put you off requesting any subject combination. The ERC timetabler always tries to meet all requests for progression in subjects from S4 to S5. Please remember that every year some subjects change column so the list below is no guarantee of availability.

  13. Progression Routes

  14. Other things to think about . . . • More Courses available in S5 • Creative Cake Production • Sports Development • Travel and Tourism • Lab Skills • Vocational Courses – full ERC programme • Foundation Apprenticeships – S5 college attendance; S6 1 day work experience and college

  15. East Renfrewshire’s Vocational Programme 2017/18

  16. Benefits of Vocational Courses • Relevant for career/work • Practical • New Environment/opportunity to try college • Treated as an adult (responsibility) • Qualifications – Access, N4, N5, National Progression Awards, Higher, National Certificate & University Level 1 & 2.

  17. Programme Details • 2.5 days per week • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday afternoons, Thursday all day, • 2 half days • Tuesday/Thursday afternoons • Friday morning • Periods 1,2,3 • Transport provided or travel expenses reimbursed

  18. Our Partners Glasgow Clyde College Glasgow Kelvin College West College Scotland Glasgow Caledonian University Encroute Catering Maxxell Training Riverside Studios YES Academy @ Roukenglen Park

  19. Access and Continued Learning ESOL Animal Care Animal Care Aviation & Travel Airport Operations Up in the air and on the ground

  20. Business & Finance Accounting Business Skills Financial Services Human Resources and Law

  21. Courses Available - Cont: Care, Health, Life Sciences & Social Care Applied Anatomy Early Education and Childcare First Aid Forensic Science Health and Social Care Human Body Structure and Function Introduction to Nursing Pharmacy Services Playwork and Childcare Psychology Social Services and Healthcare (Adult Services) Social Services Children and Young people

  22. Courses Available - Cont: Community and Flexible Learning Youth Work Construction & Engineering Building Services Engineering Building Services Engineering Building Services Engineering Civil Engineering Construction Crafts Construction Crafts Construction Industry Crafts Construction Management Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) Engineering Systems

  23. Courses Available - Cont: Creative, Digital Industries & Music Computer Games Development ICT Hardware Systems Support ICT Software Photography Professional Theatre Preparation Sound Production Television Production Urban Music

  24. Courses Available - Cont: Fashion & Design Fashion Brand Retailing Hair & Beauty Barbering Hair, Beauty and Make-Up Hairdressing Fantasy Make Up Make-Up Artistry and Beauty Therapy

  25. Courses Available - Cont: Horticulture, Hospitality & Landscaping Craft Bakery Grow Cook and Eat Introduction to Food Service Skills Professional Cookery Shoestring Cookery

  26. Applying for a course • Speak to Pupil Support PT • Complete application form • School Interview • Information Evening (pupils and parents) –organised by the ERC vocational co-ordinator

  27. What Next • Monday 16th January Period 1 • Progression Form issued and pupils start to complete • Thursday 19th January • Curricular Choice Evening • Friday 27th January • Progression Form completed, signed & returned to pastoral support teacher • Thursday 23rd February • Parents Evening • Tuesday 28th February • Pastoral Support Interview • discuss subjects/levels • final options agreed

  28. Making the Right Choices 5 subjects / 5 successes UNCR Article 29: Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full

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