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‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’

Alford Academy An Ambitious School Community Curriculum for Excellence S2 Parent Information Evening 7 December 2011. ‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’. Introductions. Senior Management Team (SMT)

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‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’

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  1. Alford AcademyAn Ambitious School CommunityCurriculum for ExcellenceS2Parent Information Evening7 December 2011 ‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’

  2. Introductions Senior Management Team (SMT) Mrs Moira Milne Head TeacherMrs Linda Park Depute Head Teacher Guidance Team (PTGs) Maria Marsden PTG Craigievar House Frances Talbot PTG Forbes House Lynne Smeaton Acting PTG Kildrummy House Parent Council Colin Turnbull Chair

  3. Structure of the Evening • Introductions • Presentation • Tea / coffee • Q&A • Workshop sign up

  4. Consultation with Parents • Information Evenings / Parent Council • Parent Forum 7 Dec 2011 • Q&A Feedback (key questions/considerations) • Subject Choice Consultation (Pupils/Parents) • Feedback to Parent Council / Shape S3 subject form • Subject Choice Evening and Workshops 2 Feb 2012 • Subject Choice Return by 20 February 2012 ‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’

  5. Mission Statement Alford Academy recognises that one size does not fit all. Our young people are born individuals and should leave school as individuals. Alford Academy is committed to unlocking each youngster’s potential, raising their aspirations and helping them be all they can be, in a safe, healthy and caring environment. ‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’

  6. CfE Levels / Stages 3-18 ‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’

  7. 3-18 Curriculum for Excellence • The Junior Phase • Key features of S3 • Broad general education • 8 broad curriculum areas • Experiences and outcomes up to level 3/4 • Maintain breadth , increase depth • Preparation for qualification years • Subject choice (Maths, English, ML + 5 others = 8 subjects + core RME/H&WB) ‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’

  8. 3-18 Curriculum for Excellence • The Senior Phase • Key features of S4-S6 • Integrated S4-S6 gives pupils more flexibility • 6 column structure + core subjects • Increased opportunities for attainment and wider achievement for all • Carefully planned progression S3-S4 • Preparation for post school years ‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’

  9. 3-18 Curriculum for Excellence Potential number of courses S3 = 8 subjects S3 = 8 subjects NEW CURRENT S4 = 6 S4 = 8 S5 = 6 S5 = 5 S6 = 5 S6 = 4 _______ _______ 17 17 ‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’

  10. Pathway 1: Mark ‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’

  11. Pathway 2: Kyle ‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’

  12. Pathway 3: Laura ‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’

  13. Pathway 4: Robert ‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’

  14. Pathway 5: James ‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’

  15. Pathway 6: Cameron ‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’

  16. Key points to consider… • Why 6 courses instead of 8? • - Will my child be disadvantaged by the end of S4? • What about other schools? • Breadth - too narrow a choice in S4? • - Having to choose too early? • When will a final decision be made regarding the senior phase? ‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’

  17. Parent Perspective… • Colin Turnbull Parent Council Chairperson ‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’

  18. Tea / Coffee Q&A • Key questions/considerations • Answers / discussion • Website ‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’

  19. Consultation with Parents • Information Evenings / Parent Council • Parent Forum 7 Dec 2011 • Q&A Feedback (key questions/considerations) • Subject Choice Consultation (Pupils/Parents) • Feedback to Parent Council / Shape S3 subject form • Subject Choice Evening and Workshops 2 Feb 2012 • Subject Choice Return by 20 February 2012 ‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’

  20. Qualifications Framework ‘Enterprising, engaging, evolving… Working together…Towards excellence’

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