Our Ladys High School Senior Phase Information Evening

Our Lady’s High School Senior Phase Information Evening 21 st February 2017

School Prayer Lord, we pray that today we will work to the best of our ability and use the talents that You have given us. We give thanks for the gifts that we have received: our families, friends and the gift of learning. Bless our teachers and the school which we are fortunate to have and may Our Lady continue to be at the heart of our school community. We ask that we may always find comfort and peace here in Our Lady’s High School. Amen. Mary, Seat of Wisdom Pray for Us

Important Dates n n n S 4/5 Options interviews begin 1 st March Easter school 3/4 th April SQA Exams 2 nd May-2 nd June

March/April n n Assignments: Geography/Modern Studies/RMPS Practical Exams: Drama/Hospitality/Music Performance: PE Folio write up: PE

n n n n n SQA Exams 2 nd May-2 nd June Examination Timetables The date and times for each exam The exam room and seat number Their candidate number Necessary equipment NO MOBILE PHONES/OR IPODS/MP 3 Players Scientific calculators Pupils MUST wear school uniform at all times. Pupils must be well-behaved at all times.

Supporting Pupils n n n n Wide range supported study: End of school day/Lunch-time hw club Easter school: 3/4 th April SQA Past papers Scholar BBC Bitesize School website Websites

Options process S 4 moving to S 5 n n n n RE/PSHE (2/1 periods) 7 Subjects to 5 Subjects(5 x 6 periods) Investigate choices Progression and depth Career aspirations Strengths Best possible results

S 4 to S 5 Options programme n n One to one interview with PT Pupil Support before Easter. Subject/College Information booklet Parents can opt to be present at this interview Options form to be signed by parent to confirm subject choices

n n n n Options process S 5 moving to S 6 5 subjects to 4/5 subjects: Specialise further/new courses One study column(6 periods) Head boy/girl House Captains Prefects Caritas Buddy to S 1 pupils Leadership roles - Committees Volunteering Work experience Wider achievements UCAS/College/Apprenticeship applications

S 5 to S 6 Options Programme n n n One to one interviews with PT Pupil Support. Option form signed by parent to confirm choices Subject/College Information booklet

College Delivery 2016 n n n Make–up artistry-OLHS Vehicle Technology Hairdressing Child care-OLHS Legal Studies-Higher OLHS Psychology-Higher

Pupils travelling to other schools n n n n Spanish –H Human Biology-H Accounts-H Chemistry-AH Biology-AH Music Technolgy-H

Pupils travelling to OLHS n n n Practical cake craft French-H Maths-AH Business-H Art&Design-H Politics-H

Other Opportunities n n n n YASS Courses Understanding the autistic spectrum Introduction to book keeping and accountancy Maths for Science Introduction to law 10 week sign language course Firpark -Dementia project Supporting S 1/2 pupils in classes

Diary Dates n n n 31 st August: University/SAAS Information Evening W/B 2 nd October : SD 6 Mock Interviews 10 th October: DYW day/UCAS day

A School subjects B C D English All Levels Maths Nat 5/ H English Bus. Management H Travel and Tourism Nat 5* Biology Nat 5 * Art and Design ESOL H Nat 5 History H Computing H Chemistry H / Nat 5* French PE H /Nat 5 Geography H Drama H Spanish RMPS S 6 only Human Biology H P. E H Modern Studies H Physics H Chemistry H Creative Cake Craft Nat 5 * Design and Manufacture H Drama H History Nat 5 Music H Graphics H Practical Woodwork* Music AH S 6 only E Politics H S 6 only Human Biology H Admin and IT Nat 5/ Nat 4* Music H Photography * Wider Achieveme nt/ College Option Introduction to Motor vehicle industry and technologies* Personal Development* Volunteering/ Duke of Edinburgh* Sport and Recreation* Construction* Legal Studies* Hairdressing* Early Education and Child care* Make up Artistry* Dental Studies* Foundation Apprenticeships*