Strathearn School Belfast L6 Information Evening 2011 1

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 2

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 3

Website - Bulletins 4

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 Privileges Common room Lunch time 5

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) 9

BEING IN SIXTH FORM Privileges and opportunities: Volunteering opportunities ‘Free’ periods lunchtime flexibility Leadership opportunities Relationship with teachers Common room 10

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

HOW TO SUCCEED Good attendance and punctuality Personal discipline and good organisation Proactive approach Watch for early warning signs 12

EARLY WARNING SIGNS ‘Coasting’ Missed deadlines Disappointing marks Loss of control 13

Curriculum Mrs Connery 14

Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 1 English Art Chemistry Tutorial Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 English Art Chemistry Tutorial Volunteer 2 STUDY Careers 3 B R E A K 4 5 6 ECDL L U N C H 7 8 9 Common Room

AS and A Level Courses Timing Name of exam Number of exams Qualification May/June of L6 (2012) AS (1st half of full A-level) 2/3 modules per subject Level A of U6 (2013) A2 (2nd half of level 16

Coursework in Sixth Form 17

Coursework Guides For pupils For parents Authenticating coursework www.ccea.org.uk Coursework - A guide for parents www.jcq.org.uk 18

Malpractice What is Malpractice? Definition: Actions and practices which threaten the integrity of public examinations and certification, and or damage the authority of those conducting them. JCQ Introduction – Purpose of Session. Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearn’s CP policy and it’s operation. Involves: raising awareness putting CP in context – the legal framework outlining policies and procedures You will also Become aware of categories of abuse Know what to do when you have concerns about a child Know the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people

Results Grade Boundaries AS and A2 Thursday 16th August Introduction – Purpose of Session. Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearn’s CP policy and it’s operation. Involves: raising awareness putting CP in context – the legal framework outlining policies and procedures You will also Become aware of categories of abuse Know what to do when you have concerns about a child Know the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people

Useful Curriculum Contacts nconnery620@c2kni.net www.ccea.org.uk www.jcq.org.uk Introduction – Purpose of Session. Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearn’s CP policy and it’s operation. Involves: raising awareness putting CP in context – the legal framework outlining policies and procedures You will also Become aware of categories of abuse Know what to do when you have concerns about a child Know the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people

SIXTH FORM CAREERS PROGRAMME 2011 MRS HEARST Careers Adviser Introduction – Purpose of Session. Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearn’s CP policy and it’s operation. Involves: raising awareness putting CP in context – the legal framework outlining policies and procedures You will also Become aware of categories of abuse Know what to do when you have concerns about a child Know the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people

CAREERS CLASSES IN 6TH FORM 1 period per week over almost 4 terms ▪ Careers teacher allocated to each Form Class Introduction – Purpose of Session. Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearn’s CP policy and it’s operation. Involves: raising awareness putting CP in context – the legal framework outlining policies and procedures You will also Become aware of categories of abuse Know what to do when you have concerns about a child Know the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people

PREPARATION FOR WORLD OF WORK Job advertisements CV preparation Completing an application form Introduction to interview skills Appropriate behaviour in the workplace Work experience (1 week): 23 - 27 Jan (including debriefing & evaluation) Introduction – Purpose of Session. Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearn’s CP policy and it’s operation. Involves: raising awareness putting CP in context – the legal framework outlining policies and procedures You will also Become aware of categories of abuse Know what to do when you have concerns about a child Know the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people

OPTIONS AT 18+ Further education Direct employment Gap year Higher education Introduction – Purpose of Session. Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearn’s CP policy and it’s operation. Involves: raising awareness putting CP in context – the legal framework outlining policies and procedures You will also Become aware of categories of abuse Know what to do when you have concerns about a child Know the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people

U6 LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS 2011 94 girls, of which 77 girls Higher Education 1 girl Oxbridge 36 girls Russell Group universities 41 girls Other universities 25 girls NI universities Introduction – Purpose of Session. Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearn’s CP policy and it’s operation. Involves: raising awareness putting CP in context – the legal framework outlining policies and procedures You will also Become aware of categories of abuse Know what to do when you have concerns about a child Know the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people

HIGHER EDUCATION PREPARATION Self assessment techniques Speakers Talks and courses by professional organisations Databases on school computers Introduction – Purpose of Session. Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearn’s CP policy and it’s operation. Involves: raising awareness putting CP in context – the legal framework outlining policies and procedures You will also Become aware of categories of abuse Know what to do when you have concerns about a child Know the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people

CHOOSING UNIVERSITIES Pupils are encouraged to make use of: Prospectuses, DVDs, CD Roms Websites especially www.ucas.com www.russellgroup.ac.uk Careers Library University speakers Open Days visits to local universities Visits to other Open/Information days (attendance on an individual basis) H E Convention (March 2012) Introduction – Purpose of Session. Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearn’s CP policy and it’s operation. Involves: raising awareness putting CP in context – the legal framework outlining policies and procedures You will also Become aware of categories of abuse Know what to do when you have concerns about a child Know the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people

AIMS FOR SEPT 2011 - AUG 2012 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) Introduction – Purpose of Session. Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearn’s CP policy and it’s operation. Involves: raising awareness putting CP in context – the legal framework outlining policies and procedures You will also Become aware of categories of abuse Know what to do when you have concerns about a child Know the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people

U6 TIMETABLE Individual interview with careers teacher – list of choices finalised QUB Open Day (early Sept) MCB Options XVII Careers Convention (early Sept) Strathearn deadline for early applicants (13 Sept) [Oxbridge, medicine, dentistry, vet sci / med] Strathearn deadline for other UCAS applicants (14 Oct) UCAS deadline: early applicants (15 Oct) Girls confirm firm and insurance offers Student finance presentation

Applications dealt with separately. Have much later deadline than UCAS APPLYING TO UNIVERSITIES in Republic of Ireland through CAO [Central Applications Office] Applications dealt with separately. Have much later deadline than UCAS Introduction – Purpose of Session. Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearn’s CP policy and it’s operation. Involves: raising awareness putting CP in context – the legal framework outlining policies and procedures You will also Become aware of categories of abuse Know what to do when you have concerns about a child Know the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people

Mock Interview Evening Current U6 Monday 21 November 2011 Introduction – Purpose of Session. Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearn’s CP policy and it’s operation. Involves: raising awareness putting CP in context – the legal framework outlining policies and procedures You will also Become aware of categories of abuse Know what to do when you have concerns about a child Know the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people

WORK EXPERIENCE Initial contact (by students and parents) by end of 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 Introduction – Purpose of Session. Main Aim: to ensure that you understand Strathearn’s CP policy and it’s operation. Involves: raising awareness putting CP in context – the legal framework outlining policies and procedures You will also Become aware of categories of abuse Know what to do when you have concerns about a child Know the procedure to be used in Strathearn in dealing with a suspected case Acknowledge session may be difficult for some people

CONCLUSION Strong peer pressure Maintain the work-relaxation balance Each girl is different Strong peer pressure Maintain the work-relaxation balance 34