1. S4/5 Curriculum Evening

2. St Columba’s High School, Gourock 9th February 2017
S4/5 Curriculum Evening
S4/5S5/6
St Columba’s High School, Gourock
9th February 2017

3. Planning the Curriculum Pathway
Where do we want to go?
University
College
Apprenticeship
Training
Job
Something else

4. How do we get there?

5. Appropriate levels of study
Advice on appropriate levels of study will be informed by a young person’s progress before the end of S4/5
This will be informed by a range of evidence from classwork, homework, assessment, and overall skills development
Further opportunities to discuss further via
S4/5 Parents’ Evening

6. The Subjects S5 - Five subjects for qualifications + RE
S6 – Four subjects for qualifications + RE

7. S5/6 Proposed Options Graphic Communication N5/H
Design & Manufacture N5/H
PE N5/H/AH
Health & Food Technology N5/H
Art & Design N5/H
Photography H
Music N5/H/AH
Practical Woodwork N4/N5
Hospitality: Practical Cookery N4/N5
Hospitality: Practical Cake Craft N5
Enterprise & Employability NPA
Sports Leadership SCQF L6
Drama H
RMPS H
English N5/H/AH Maths N5/H/AH French N5/H/AH Spanish N5/H/AH History N5/H Geography N5/H Modern Studies N5/H Biology N5/AH Human Biology H Chemistry N5/H/AH Physics N5/H/AH Admin & IT N5/H Computing N5/H/AH Business Management N5/H

8. S5/6 Options Other options open to senior students include –
Vocational courses at West College Scotland
National Qualifications at West College Scotland (ie. Higher Psychology, Lab Skills National 5)
Foundation Apprenticeships
Distance learning courses
Flexible Work Placements

9. S4S5 Key Dates S4 Reports issued – Monday 20th February
S4 Parents’ Evening – Tuesday 28th February
Interviews with Guidance Teacher

10. S5S6 Key Dates S5 Reports issued – Monday 27th February
S5 Parents’ Evening – Tuesday 7th March

11. Supporting Achievement & Attainment
Tracking Groups and Mentoring (3 rounds)
Tracking meetings with PTs following Prelims
Study Skills
Interventions
Supported Study & Easter School Programme
Planning Career Pathways

12. Supported Study & Easter School

15. Further Information
National Qualifications:
What you can do to support your child, visit:
Scottish Government videos on impact of CfE
A mobile friendly site, which offers a wide range of information about career and learning opportunities in Scotland
Making the most of career potential throughout life
Modern Apprenticeships
Work Placements

16. Support from Pastoral Care Team

17. West College Scotland