1. How to Help your Child Pass!
Wednesday
30 November 2016

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

3. 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.

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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