**Strathearn SchoolBelfast

L6 Information Evening2014

**PROGRAMME FOR THE EVENING

Introduction Mr Manning Pastoral Mrs Myers (Head of 6th Form)

CurriculumMrs Connery (VP)

Careers Mrs Hearst (Careers Adviser)

Conclusion Mr Manning

**AIMS OF L6 INFORMATION EVENING To give parents an understanding of the 6th form experience To help parents offer practical support to their daughters To strengthen the home school partnership

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Term 1 2014

Information Evening

Short Reports

Term 2

Mock examinations

Work Experience

Reports & Parents meeting

Term 3

AS Examinations

August 2015

AS Module Results

Term 1 2015

UCAS evening

Mock Interview evening

Short Reports

Term 2

Mock examinations & reports Parents meeting

Term 3

A level examinations

August 2016

A level results

**The differences

Forms 4 & 5Form 69 GCSEsAll timetabledDirected studyHomework4 / 3 AS Levels & 3 A2Careers & IT classes75% timetabledIndependent StudySupervised StudyHomeworkPrivilegesCommon roomLunch time

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**The differences

Forms 4 & 5Form 69 GCSEsAll timetabledDirected studyHomework4 / 3 AS Levels & 3 A2Careers & IT classes75% timetabledIndependent StudySupervised StudyHomeworkPrivilegesCommon roomLunch time

**PASTORAL MRS MYERS

Support for Girls: Form tutor Head of sixth form: essentially a supportive role pastoral and academic Learning support Mrs Atkinson Personal study support Ms Stevenson Careers staff Vice Principal (Pastoral)

**BEING IN SIXTH FORM

Privileges and opportunities:Volunteering opportunitiesStudy periods lunchtime flexibilityLeadership opportunitiesRelationship with teachersCommon room

**Responsibilities

Attendance and punctuality (monitored and reported)

Use of personal study time in school (crucial for success!)

Management of deadlines

Role models for younger girls

The Sixth form Agreement

Positive Behaviour Policy

The Common Room

**HOW TO SUCCEED

Good attendance and punctuality

Personal discipline and good organisation

Proactive approach

Watch for early warning signs

**EARLY WARNING SIGNS

Coasting

Missed deadlines

Disappointing marks

Loss of control

**Curriculum

Mrs Connery

**AS and A Level Courses

TimingName of examNumber of examsQualificationMay/Juneof L6(2015)AS (1st half of full A-level)2/3 modules per subjectASLevelAMay/June of U6(2016)A2 (2nd half of full A-level)2/3 modules per subject

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AS / A2 ResultsAS Examination June 2015

Module 1 Score = 89 (a) Module 2 Score = 79 (b)

TOTAL 89 + 79 = 168

Overall AS Grade = A (August 2015)

A2 Examination June 2016AS Score = 168 (A)

Module 3 Score = 85 (a)

Module 4 Score = 72 (b)

TOTAL - 168 +85 +72= 325

Overall A2 Grade A (August 2016)

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Grade Boundaries AS /A24 Unit SpecificationMaximum Mark possible AS = 200 marksMaximum Mark possible A2 = 200 marksMaximum Overall A Level score = 400 marks

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ASA2A*n/a320 overall (total of 180 across the A2 units)A160320B140280C120240D100200E80160

*Coursework GuidesFor pupilsFor parents*Authenticating coursework www.ccea.org.uk Coursework - A guide for parentswww.jcq.org.uk

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www.ccea.og.uk

*ResultsAS and A2Thursday 13 August2015

*Useful Curriculum Contacts

www.ccea.org.uk

www.jcq.org.uk

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SIXTH FORM CAREERS PROGRAMME 2014-15

MRS HEARSTCareers Adviser

*CAREERS CLASSES IN 6TH FORM

1 period per week over almost 4 terms

Careers teacher allocated to each Form Class

*PREPARATION FOR WORLD OF WORK

Job advertisements CV preparation Completing an application form Introduction to interview skills Appropriate behaviour in the workplace Work experience (12-16 Jan 2015) (including debriefing & evaluation)

*OPTIONS AT 18+

Further education

Direct employment

Gap year

Higher education

*U6 LEAVERS DESTINATIONS 2014

girls, of whichgirlsHigher Education girlsOxbridge girlsRussell Group universities girlsOther universities girlsNI universities girlRepublic of Ireland girlsUSA Universities (Texas and New York)

*HIGHER EDUCATION PREPARATION

Guest Speakers Talks and courses by professional organisations Databases on school computers

*CHOOSING UNIVERSITIESPupils are encouraged to make use of:

Open Days visits to local universitiesVisits to other Open/Information days (attendance on an individual basis)H E Convention (March 2015) Prospectuses, DVDs, CD Roms Websites especially www.ucas.comwww.russellgroup.ac.uk Careers Library University speakers

*AIMS FOR SEPT 2014 - AUG 2015

DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS

Pupils should:Discuss options with parents.

Visit universities where courses of interest to them offered

BY THE END OF L6

Each pupil should have: A list of 6 10 possible courses

A Personal Statement (first draft)

*U6 TIMETABLE

UCAS U6 Information Evening Individual interview with careers teacher list of choices finalised QUB Open Day (early Sept) MCB Options XXII Careers Convention (early Sept) Strathearn deadline for early applicants (16 Sept) [Oxbridge, medicine, dentistry, vet sci / med] Strathearn deadline for other UCAS applicants (15 Oct) UCAS deadline: early applicants (10 Oct) Girls confirm firm and insurance offers Student finance presentation

*Checklist for choosing Universities

Does the subject material in the degree match your daughters strengths?

Is the degree structure and content interesting to your daughter?

Is the degree of a high quality? QAA Quality Assurance Agency / Times Good Uni Guide / Guardian / HESA Higher Education Statistics Agency / Complete University guide

How any hours teaching does she receive ? (Ring Uni department and ask)

*Checklist for choosing Universities contd

Are the academics teaching on the programme engaged in high quality teaching and research? (as previous slide) Are the students studying the degree satisfied with the course ? Unistats Are the students employable and in rewarding careers? See all websites already mentioned and Prospects What financial support is available? Home / Away / Campus / City(All websites are listed on Careers Section of Strathearn School Website-Studying at Strathearn, Careers, Useful Careers websites)

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APPLYING TO UNIVERSITIES in Republic of Irelandthrough CAO[Central Applications Office]

Applications dealt with separately. Have much later deadline than UCAS

*Mock Interview Evening

Current U6Monday 24 November 2014

*WORK EXPERIENCE

Initial contact (by students and parents) by mid Oct. Existing databank to assist Personal contacts more successful Some exceptions e.g. medical placements (coordinated centrally through Charter). Formal correspondence - insurance forms etc Help with placements? - contact Mrs Hearst

**CONCLUSION

Each girl is different Strong peer pressure Maintain the work-relaxation balance

****Website - Bulletins***********Introduction Purpose of Session.Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearns CP policy and its operation.Involves: raising awarenessputting CP in context the legal frameworkoutlining policies and proceduresYou will alsoBecome aware of categories of abuseKnow what to do when you have concerns about a childKnow the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case

Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people*Introduction Purpose of Session.Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearns CP policy and its operation.Involves: raising awarenessputting CP in context the legal frameworkoutlining policies and proceduresYou will alsoBecome aware of categories of abuseKnow what to do when you have concerns about a childKnow the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case

Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people*Introduction Purpose of Session.Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearns CP policy and its operation.Involves: raising awarenessputting CP in context the legal frameworkoutlining policies and proceduresYou will alsoBecome aware of categories of abuseKnow what to do when you have concerns about a childKnow the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case

Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people*Introduction Purpose of Session.Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearns CP policy and its operation.Involves: raising awarenessputting CP in context the legal frameworkoutlining policies and proceduresYou will alsoBecome aware of categories of abuseKnow what to do when you have concerns about a childKnow the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case

Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people*Introduction Purpose of Session.Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearns CP policy and its operation.Involves: raising awarenessputting CP in context the legal frameworkoutlining policies and proceduresYou will alsoBecome aware of categories of abuseKnow what to do when you have concerns about a childKnow the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case

Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people*Introduction Purpose of Session.Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearns CP policy and its operation.Involves: raising awarenessputting CP in context the legal frameworkoutlining policies and proceduresYou will alsoBecome aware of categories of abuseKnow what to do when you have concerns about a childKnow the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case

Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people*Introduction Purpose of Session.Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearns CP policy and its operation.Involves: raising awarenessputting CP in context the legal frameworkoutlining policies and proceduresYou will alsoBecome aware of categories of abuseKnow what to do when you have concerns about a childKnow the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case

Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people*Introduction Purpose of Session.Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearns CP policy and its operation.Involves: raising awarenessputting CP in context the legal frameworkoutlining policies and proceduresYou will alsoBecome aware of categories of abuseKnow what to do when you have concerns about a childKnow the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case

Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people*Introduction Purpose of Session.Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearns CP policy and its operation.Involves: raising awarenessputting CP in context the legal frameworkoutlining policies and proceduresYou will alsoBecome aware of categories of abuseKnow what to do when you have concerns about a childKnow the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case

Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people*Introduction Purpose of Session.Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearns CP policy and its operation.Involves: raising awarenessputting CP in context the legal frameworkoutlining policies and proceduresYou will alsoBecome aware of categories of abuseKnow what to do when you have concerns about a childKnow the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case

Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people****Introduction Purpose of Session.Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearns CP policy and its operation.Involves: raising awarenessputting CP in context the legal frameworkoutlining policies and proceduresYou will alsoBecome aware of categories of abuseKnow what to do when you have concerns about a childKnow the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case

Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people*Introduction Purpose of Session.Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearns CP policy and its operation.Involves: raising awarenessputting CP in context the legal frameworkoutlining policies and proceduresYou will alsoBecome aware of categories of abuseKnow what to do when you have concerns about a childKnow the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case

Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people*Introduction Purpose of Session.Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearns CP policy and its operation.Involves: raising awarenessputting CP in context the legal frameworkoutlining policies and proceduresYou will alsoBecome aware of categories of abuseKnow what to do when you have concerns about a childKnow the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case

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