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Welcome Hyndland Secondary S2 Information Evening

Welcome Hyndland Secondary S2 Information Evening. Introduction and Overview. Ms McNeil Head Teacher. Curriculum for Excellence?. ‘Curriculum’ in this context means ‘all that is planned for children and young people throughout their education’:

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Welcome Hyndland Secondary S2 Information Evening

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  1. WelcomeHyndland Secondary S2 Information Evening

  2. Introduction and Overview Ms McNeil Head Teacher

  3. Curriculum for Excellence? ‘Curriculum’ in this context means ‘all that is planned for children and young people throughout their education’: The ethos and life of the school as a community Curriculum areas and subjects Interdisciplinary learning Opportunities for personal achievement

  4. What’s the aim? Curriculum for Excellence: the three pillars • Raising standards • Improving knowledge • Developing skills …Bringing life to learning and learning to life

  5. Curricular Areas • Expressive arts • Languages and literacy • Health and wellbeing • Mathematics and numeracy • Religious and moral education • Sciences • Social studies • Technologies

  6. Why change? Preparing young people for an ever changing world Nurturing them to be: – successful learners – confident individuals – responsible citizens – effective contributors Build on Scotland’s reputation for having a great education system

  7. So what is new?

  8. New qualifications The Scottish education system is world-renowned and our qualifications are highly valued. Higher andAdvanced Higher qualifications will remain and will be updated to reflect changes to the curriculum. From 2013/2014 there will be new National 3, National 4 and National 5 qualifications to replace Access, Standard Grade and Intermediate 1 and 2 courses. Young people can now study for Scottish Science and Scottish Language Baccalaureate (a stage on from Higher/Advanced Higher).

  9. Building towards the Senior Phase

  10. When will my son / daughter be required to make the relevant decisions in terms of Course Planning? S1-S3 is designed to provide a broad, general education, but there can be scope for choices including increasing specialisation during that time, for example at the end of S2. This flexibility helps ensure learners have the right level of challenge and support & will provide a strong basis for moving on to the learning for qualifications.

  11. The curriculum – Hyndland Secondary • In the past we have allowed pupils to choose subjects in February of S2 ready for new subjects in May. • Some schools will delay the chance for pupils to choose subjects until the end of S3 – with all pupils continuing with all their subjects from S1 for another year

  12. What are the pros? • This allows pupils another year to mature before making decisions about subjects they will take on to qualification level • This allows pupils more chance to experience their subjects before making a decision

  13. What are the cons? • Readiness? They know what subjects they enjoy, and the subjects they don’t • Choosing at the end of S2 allows teachers to give you a deeper understanding of your chosen subjects • Choosing at the end of S3 will mean choosing fewer subjects in S4 to give teachers enough time to cover the courses – this might limit what pupils can do later • New subjects can be made available in S3 if choices are being made – this will not happen if there is no course planning

  14. The curriculum – Hyndland Secondary • In Hyndland we are allowing our young people some choice of courses for further study in May of S2 and their new courses will begin in August of S3 • Further course choice may be required at the end of S3 as young people begin examination courses in S4 to ensure learners are on the most appropriate pathway

  15. How many subjects will young people choose? • In all pupils will continue with eleven areas of study – five which will be compulsory and six which young people choose following advice and support by teachers and Pastoral Care staff.

  16. Compulsory Subjects English Maths RME PE PSE

  17. Choices Students will then be allowed to select from curricular areas set out within Curriculum for Excellence

  18. What will the Senior Phase in Hyndland Secondary School look like?

  19. What does it mean for qualifications • On the whole this model will see young people attaining eight qualifications across National 3, National 4 and National 5, depending on ability, by the end of S4. • Pupils will then progress to the most appropriate courses as the narrow their choices further to normally 5 into S5.

  20. Pupil voice • Given the importance of this to young people the most important dialogue we have had so far has been with our pupils through Assemblies and PSE • Last session the current S2 pupils were encouraged to let us know what they thought

  21. Parental Involvement • This process was outlined at a Parent Forum Meeting in February 2012 where parents overwhelmingly supported the model • The matter was then fully discussed at Parent Council in February 2012 where again parents supported this model

  22. The future • The model of choosing subjects for S3 is our current model. • Following advice from Scottish Government and from Education Scotland the position may change over the next two years. • Parents will be consulted on any changes.

  23. Dr. MacLeod Depute Head Teacher

  24. The Process • Course Planning booklets issued through PSE over the next few weeks (beginning of March) • Discussions in PSE with PSE teachers • Discussions with class teachers • S2 Reports (April) • S2 Parents’ evening – Thursday 1st May

  25. Individual interviews with pupils at the start of May • Final decisions by young people confirmed by parents at the start of May • Timetable complete and courses confirmed with pupils in June ready for new timetable in August

  26. Option Form • A draft Option form will be included in the Course Planning booklet issued through PSE this month • A final version, confirming pupils choices will be signed by parents and young people • Once all forms are received the process of creating classes begins • Pupils will provide second choices in case subjects cannot be offered following the options process or the combinations of subjects cannot be offered

  27. Some DOs and DON’Ts DO • remember that you are choosing a course that is likely to last for TWO years. • choose a BALANCED course. You must have a range of different types of subjects. • listen to advice from your teachers, your parents, and careers service. • remember that it may not be possible to offer every pupil her or his first choice of subjects. Of course we will do our best.

  28. DO • pay attention to your S2 Report. Generally speaking, you will probably do better to choose subjects in which you have done well. • consider also how much you ENJOY a subject. Education is about more than getting certificates. It is also about enjoyment and satisfaction. • remember to think about what you may wish to do in Fifth and Sixth Year

  29. Don’t • choose a subject just because your friend has chosen it • choose a subject just because you like (or dislike!) the teacher. You may have a different teacher next session • give up a subject without thinking whether or not you may need it • that throughout your life you have to make decisions. Make sure that you have thought about these matters carefully. Never hesitate to ask for advice or information. We are here to help. Remember

  30. Mrs Mills Pastoral Care Team

  31. Pastoral Care Supporting Personalisation and Choice

  32. Pastoral Care Teachers 2A Lomond House Mrs Pollock 2B Rannoch House Mrs Mills 2C Nevis House Mr Nee 2D Katrine House Mrs Ritchie 2E Torridon House Mr Carstairs 2F Katrine House Mrs Ritchie

  33. The story so far… Interim Reports - October 2013 Self Evaluation: Target Setting Strengths/Areas for Development (Copy of Targets sent home) Within our weekly PSE Programme: Preparation for Course Planning: Class discussion on: Skills and qualities of specific careers, Job satisfaction, looking at the current job market .

  34. continued…. • PlanIt Plus website and my world of work: • Interactive Careerometer • Research on specific professions and specific subject requirements • General research on areas of interest • Appointment with the Career Adviser

  35. Next Steps….. S2 Reports issued April 2014 Course Choice Booklet issued to each pupil Detailed Subject/Course information Further discussion in class and at home S2 Parents’ Evening - Thursday 1 May 2014 Course Choice Interview – Tuesday 6 May 2014

  36. The Interview • Each interview is scheduled for 10 minutes • Each pupil should be well prepared for their interview • After the interview, the form is taken home for parent/guardian to sign • Pupil returns completed form to Pastoral Care Teacher by Friday 9th May

  37. Who Can I Ask for Advice? • Pastoral Care Staff and Tutors • Careers Adviser • Subject Teachers • Senior Leadership Team • Mentors • Parents • Family

  38. Useful Websites • Planitplus - Learning Zone • Mappit - Apprenticeships/Training • Workit - Employment • My World of Work – wide range of support

  39. A shared understanding of Well-being

  40. ‘Life is the sum of all your choices’ - Albert Camus

  41. The End

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