Our Lady’s High School Senior Phase Information Evening 21st 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 S4/5 Options interviews begin 1st March Easter school 3/4th April SQA Exams 2nd May-2nd June

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

SQA Exams 2nd May-2nd 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/MP3 Players Scientific calculators Pupils MUST wear school uniform at all times. Pupils must be well-behaved at all times.

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

Options process S4 moving to S5 RE/PSHE (2/1 periods) 7 Subjects to 5 Subjects(5x6 periods) Investigate choices Progression and depth Career aspirations Strengths Best possible results

S4 to S5 Options programme 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

Options process S5 moving to S6 5 subjects to 4/5 subjects: Specialise further/new courses One study column(6 periods) Head boy/girl House Captains Prefects Caritas Buddy to S1 pupils Leadership roles - Committees Volunteering Work experience Wider achievements UCAS/College/Apprenticeship applications

S5 to S6 Options Programme One to one interviews with PT Pupil Support. Option form signed by parent to confirm choices Subject/College Information booklet

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

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

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

Other Opportunities 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 S1/2 pupils in classes

Diary Dates 31st August:University/SAAS Information Evening W/B 2nd October :SD6 Mock Interviews 10th October:DYW day/UCAS day

Maths Nat5/ H English English All Levels Maths All Levels A B C D E   A B C D E School subjects English All Levels Bus. Management H ESOL H Nat 5 French Spanish Maths All Levels Travel and Tourism Nat5* History H PE H /Nat 5 RMPS S6 only Maths Nat5/ H Biology Nat 5 * Computing H Geography H Human Biology H Modern Studies H Music H Practical Woodwork* Music AH S6 only English Art and Design Chemistry H / Nat 5* Drama H P.E H Physics H Graphics H Politics H S6 only Chemistry H Creative Cake Craft Nat 5 * Design and Manufacture H History Nat 5 Human Biology H Admin and IT Nat 5/ Nat4* Photography * Wider Achievement/ Personal Development* Volunteering/ Duke of Edinburgh* Sport and Recreation* College Option Introduction to Motor vehicle industry and technologies* Construction* Legal Studies* Early Education and Child care* Hairdressing* Make up Artistry* Dental Studies* Foundation Apprenticeships*