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Strathearn SchoolBelfast

L6 Information Evening

2013

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PROGRAMME FOR THE EVENING

• Introduction Mr Manning

• Pastoral Mrs Myers (Head of 6th Form)

• Curriculum Mrs Connery (VP)

• Careers Mrs Hearst (Careers Adviser)

• Conclusion Mr Manning

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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 2013 Information Evening Short Reports

Term 2 Mock examinations Work Experience Reports & Parents’ meeting

Term 3 AS Examinations

August 2014 AS Module Results

Term 1 2014 UCAS evening

Mock Interview evening Short Reports

Term 2 Mock examinations & reports Parents’ meeting

Term 3 A level examinations

August 2015 A level results

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The differences

Forms 4 & 5 Form 6• 9 GCSEs• All timetabled• Directed study

Homework

• 4 / 3 AS Levels & 3 A2• Careers & IT classes• 75% timetabled• Independent Study

–Supervised Study–Homework

• Privileges–Common room–Lunch time

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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)

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BEING IN SIXTH FORM

Privileges and opportunities:Volunteering opportunities‘Free’ periods lunchtime flexibilityLeadership opportunitiesRelationship with teachersCommon room

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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

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HOW TO SUCCEED Good attendance and punctuality

Personal discipline and good organisation

Proactive approach

Watch for early warning signs

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EARLY WARNING SIGNS ‘Coasting’

Missed deadlines

Disappointing marks

Loss of control

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Curriculum

Mrs Connery

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AS and A Level Courses

Timing Name of examNumber of exams

Qualification

May/Juneof L6(2014)

AS (1st half of

full A-level)

2/3 modules per subject

ASLevel

A

May/June of U6(2015)

A2 (2nd half of full A-level)

2/3 modules per subject level

AS / A2 Results

• AS Examination – June 2014

• Module 1 Score = 89 (a)

• Module 2 Score = 79 (b)

• TOTAL – 89 + 79 = 168

• Overall AS Grade = A

(August 2014)

• A2 Examination – June 2015• AS Score = 168 (A)

• Module 3 Score = 85 (a)

• Module 4 Score = 72 (b)

• TOTAL - 168 +85 +72= 325

• Overall A2 Grade – A (August 2015)

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Grade Boundaries AS /A2

4 Unit Specification

Maximum Mark possible AS = 200 marks

Maximum Mark possible A2 = 200 marks

Maximum Overall A Level score = 400 marks

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AS A2

A* n/a 320 overall (total of 180 across the A2 units)

A 160 320

B 140 280

C 120 240

D 100 200

E 80 160

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Coursework Guides

For pupils For parents

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Authenticating coursework www.ccea.org.uk

Coursework - A guide for parentswww.jcq.org.uk

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www.ccea.og.uk

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ResultsAS and A2

Thursday 14 August2014

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Useful Curriculum Contacts

nconnery620@c2kni.net

www.ccea.org.uk

www.jcq.org.uk

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SIXTH FORM CAREERS PROGRAMME

2013

MRS HEARSTCareers Adviser

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CAREERS CLASSES IN 6TH FORM

1 period per week over almost 4 terms

▪ Careers teacher allocated to each Form Class

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PREPARATION FOR WORLD OF WORK

Job advertisements

CV preparation

Completing an application form

Introduction to interview skills

Appropriate behaviour in the workplace

Work experience (13-17 Jan 2014) (including debriefing & evaluation)

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OPTIONS AT 18+

Further education

Direct employment

Gap year

Higher education

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U6 LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS 2013 95 girls, of which

72 girls Higher Education

2 girls Oxbridge

44 girls Russell Group universities

28 girls Other universities

34 girls NI universities

1 girl Republic of Ireland 2 girls USA Universities (Texas and New York)

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HIGHER EDUCATION PREPARATION

Self assessment techniques

Speakers

Talks and courses by professional organisations

Databases on school computers

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CHOOSING UNIVERSITIESPupils are encouraged to make use of:

• Open Days visits to local universities

• Visits to other Open/Information days (attendance on an individual basis)

• H E Convention (March 2014)

Prospectuses,

DVDs, CD Roms

Websites especially

www.ucas.com

www.russellgroup.ac.uk

Careers Library

University speakers

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AIMS FOR SEPT 2013 - AUG 2014

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)

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U6 TIMETABLE UCAS U6 Information Evening

Individual interview with careers teacher – list of choices finalised

QUB Open Day (early Sept)

MCB Options XXI Careers Convention (early Sept)

Strathearn deadline for early applicants (17 Sept)

[Oxbridge, medicine, dentistry, vet sci / med]

Strathearn deadline for other UCAS applicants (11 Oct)

UCAS deadline: early applicants (15 Oct)

Girls confirm firm and insurance offers

Student finance presentation

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Checklist for choosing Universities Does the subject material in the degree match your daughter’s 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)

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Checklist for choosing Universities cont’d 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 Ireland

through CAO[Central Applications Office]

Applications dealt with separately.

Have much later deadline than UCAS

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Mock Interview Evening

Current U6

Monday 25 November 2013

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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

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CONCLUSION

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

balance