How to Help your Child Pass! Wednesday 30 November 2016

Format of Evening Introductions - Mr Reid, HT Support available - Mrs Russell, DHT Coping strategies – senior pupils Next steps - Mrs Rowland, DHT

Supporting success Support for parents/carers Partners- SDS Careers Adviser, World of Work ambassadors/ SCHOLAR/UCAS/FE/Employment info Building Learning Power Attainment Meetings - Early intervention and parental support. Hand out / Website.

Words of Wisdom Senior Pupils – the voice of experience Emily Wishart, S6, School Captain Lorna Salvini, S5 Caleb Davidson, S5

Words of wisdom Focus – it’s only one year in your life… Balance studying and breaks Find different ways of revising that help you the most – posters/mind maps/ flashcards etc. Be as prepared as you can – do past papers and model papers to help you get an idea of what the exam will be like

Words of wisdom Make a study timetable and manage your time Attend Easter school and study support sessions Builds confidence which is important Don’t over do it

More Words of Wisdom Don’t think you know everything Don’t neglect your good subjects Ask questions, get teachers to go over things – that’s what the teachers are here for! Parents can help you stick to the schedule Study Leave – you don’t have to take it! Managing distractions

I’m not telling you it’s going to be easy, I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it.