1. S5/6 Information Evening
SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL
“Compassion and Hope”
S5/6 Information Evening
Welcome

2. PLEASE JOIN US IN PRAYER
We come to you Lord To be built into a spiritual house Founded on the rock of St Peter’s faith. May we prepare our minds for action, And carefully examine The life and teachings of Jesus your Son, So that our community may proclaim His mighty acts And love each other with all our hearts. We ask this through Christ our Lord Amen. St Peter the Apostle. Pray for us.

3. Literacy & Numeracy
92.74% of S6 candidates left last year attaining both Literacy and Numeracy at Level 4 (2nd highest in 5 years)
76.54% of S6 candidates left last year attaining both Literacy and Numeracy at Level 5 (highest in 5 years)

4. Deprivation Levels West Dunbartonshire Council1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Clydebank High School
19.9%
26.9%
13.6%
11.2%
6.1%
7.7%
10.3%
1.0%
3.1%
0.2%
Dumbarton Academy
10.4%
11.1%
14.3%
16.2%
9.5%
11.8%
9.0%
5.5%
1.2%
10.9%
Our Lady and St Patrick's High School
17.5%
19.6%
13.3%
7.8%
7.0%
7.1%
6.7%
4.3%
5.4%
St Peter the Apostle High School
32.9%
21.0%
14.0%
9.8%
8.9%
3.8%
2.4%
1.5%
0.1%
Vale of Leven Academy
29.7%
19.1%
14.4%
5.1%
0.6%
2.5%
7.3%
4.8%
0.3%
WDC Secondary
21.4%
22.6%
12.4%
7.4%
5.6%
6.8%
4.1%
3.0%
2.3%
67% of our pupils are in SIMD deciles 1-3
Highest % in Decile 1 by far
Lowest % in Deciles 8-10
PEF funding – notionally up to S3 but will support learning in the Senior Phase too

5. Leaver Destinations
95.43% of leavers went on to a positive destination, ie, work, training or further/higher education
This figure is above our Virtual Comparator, West Dunbartonshire Council and also above the National figure
51.96% of S6 Leavers went on to higher education, again above our Virtual Comparator and a fantastic achievement given our SIMD profile
This success proves that we have helped YP choose appropriate pathways leading to their chosen destination
Recent LfL visit acknowledged all the work done around T and M

6. S4/S5/S6 SQA Performance – 5 Year Summary (Traditional National Performance Indicators)
SCQF Level
2011
(%)
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
5+ Level 5 (S4) 33 31 34 40 39
1+ Level 6 (S5) 41 46 48 59 68
3+ Level 6 (S5) 22 19 24
5+ Level 6 (S5) 9 7 8 12 14 16
1+ Level 7 (S6) 11 21
Slight dip in first measure but year on year progress prior to this so dip could be expected
Huge sustained improvement in 1+ Higher
Sustained improvement in 3+ Highers
Huge and sustained improvement in 5+ Highers

7. SQA EXAM ADVICE Good luck!
Each pupil has personalised timetable – see Mr Campbell if any errors
Each pupil must have candidate number to sit SQA exams
Pupils should sign in outside the canteen
Pupils should be on time
Blue or black ink only (no gel pens etc)
No bags/jackets/phones/smart watches/notes in the exam hall
Procedures not followed: risk of having exam cancelled, and other exams cancelled for next 2 years
Mobile phones: must be surrendered to the invigilator and must be switched off (not on silent)
Good luck!

8. SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE
HIGH SCHOOL
“Compassion and Hope”
The S5/6 Experience
Susan Aitken

9. Our Uniform

10. Why return for S5/S6?
Your child should have valid reasons for returning:
Build upon qualifications from S4/S5
Apply to UCAS for entry to university
Experience community work placements
Participate in vocational college course

11. To be the best they can be
Expectations in S5/6
Attendance, Timekeeping, Conduct
Be prepared and ready to learn
Growth Mindset
Actively participate in the school and community
Complete homework and meet deadlines
To be the best they can be
Attendance.
It is imperative that students maintain high standards of attendance. Registration is the time where crucial information can be missed and it is important that they do not miss this.
It is not permitted that they leave the building during their study periods. - Laptops, Chromebooks etc provided in order that they can research/ study etc
It is now standard that employers/ universities and colleges are looking for more than results. Added extras such as volunteering, charity work is crucial to S5/6

12. Key Questions for Pupils
Are you making a positive decision to return?
Have you thought about a career route?
Are your choices realistic?
Have you researched what you need?
Have you looked at University/College prospectuses?
Do you know how to seek out the support available to you?
Results – Need to make sure pupils are in the correct subject level – setting up to fail. Knowing what is the correct pathway for pupils to ensure they pass at the right level instead of failing at the wrong level. WDC Presentation Police – 1 year Higher, 2 year Higher, Nat 5 in another subject?
Ensuring that they know exactly what levels they need to take subjects to. For example, for many courses you must have NAT 5 Maths. This can be for courses that do not have any Maths content like Social Sciences.
We have careers advisors located in the school library that are there to help students make informed decisions.
Use My WOW and college/university prospectuses to research what is required.

13. S5 PUPILS - A FULL AND CHALLENGING TIMETABLE
Pupils will have no “Free periods”
FIVE choices plus: RE
Timetabled study classes
Buddying - Tutors from S6
Work Experience
Community Involvement
College Placements .
For S5
All pupils are timetabled for their study periods. They have been separated into a 5 higher and 4/3 higher and then mixed. This is to ensure that are various points of the year that pupils needs are met on a more individualised way.

14. S6 PUPILS - A FULL AND CHALLENGING TIMETABLE
Pupils will have no “Free periods”
FOUR choices plus: RE
Timetabled study classes (UCAS/Employability skills)
Volunteering opportunities
Buddying
Caritas
Mentoring/Peer Support
Community Involvement
College Placements
All pupils MUST remain in school throughout the day .
For S6:
All pupils are timetabled for their study periods. They have been separated into a 5 higher and 4/3 higher and then mixed. This is to ensure that are various points of the year that pupils needs are met on a more individualised way.

15. Making informed choices
Tracking and monitoring – what’s the story?
Realistic but challenging expectations
Progression pathways (consider prior attainment)
Jumps between N4/5 - Higher – Advanced Higher
Face of Clydebank changing – local development – what jobs are going to be available?
College - get ready for life after school
Foundation apprenticeships

16. OPTIONS Partnership working
Work Experience: Laura Fairfield and Hillary Proverbs – Senior Phase Education Officers
SDS – Norma Oliphant and Anton Gallagher (Careers)

17. College/Consortia Options
Wider programme than ever before
Levels 4 (National 4) to Level 7 (Advanced Higher level)
Varied choice from traditional vocational options such as Hairdressing and Motor Vehicle Engineering through to Professional Cookery and Airport Ground Operations and Cabin Crew
Wider choice of Advanced Higher Options through consortia arrangements
Competitive: Interviews will take place through May and June

18. FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIPS
Anton Gallagher

19. Developing the Young Workforce
Jill Connelly
Maria McElhinney
Coordinating the opportunities which become available for young people
Making sure YP are directed and supported to appropriate opportunities

20. More information? Careers advice and opportunities
College Options – link from home page
Careers and college information

21. Senior Phase Year on year improvements Staff expertise
Tracking and Monitoring
WDC Presentation Policy
Pathway planning
Transparent approach shared with young people and parents to ensure each child reaches their potential
We want YP to achieve the best they can- a curriculum that is full and challenging A/B entry
Advice is given in the context of this
WDC Policy – pathway based on prior attainment (all subjects), subject success statistics from WDC and National, T and M data, attendance %
Over-riding – placed on highest course possible (where success is realistically likely) – this will be reviewed frequently and subject to contract
Presenting Centre’s decision on course entry is final

22. Interviews – mid May With Pupil Support team Careers advice available
Research what young person needs for career path
Parent should be present and involved in interview
University/college prospectus available online and at the interview
Sign up sheet for interview date (time will be allocated later)
Only minor changes should be required once pupils receive their exam results
Important that everyone is realistic about expected results and best pathway for next year

23. Case Study - Joe
Where does Joe go from here?
English – progress to Higher
History – progress to Higher
PE – progress to Higher
Slightly weaker in Maths/Science but strengths in Literacy so consider an alternative course in Modern Studies at N5?
College Course complete at level 5 – move to Diploma (or a different college course at level 5)
S4 Results English B Maths low C History B Biology low C PE A College Course level 5

24. Case Study - Zoe S5 results Higher Mod Stud B Higher Biology B
Where does Zoe go from here?
English – progress to Adv Higher
Mod Studies achieved – alternative course in Higher Politics
Zoe will require Maths at N5 so this must be studied in S6 (support available)
In addition, Zoe must add to her experience so Work Exp in a primary school or a college course linked to Young People may be appropriate
S5 results
Higher Mod Stud B
Higher Biology B
Higher English A
Nat 5 Art C
Zoe has N4 Maths from S4 and would like to be a primary teacher

25. Case Study - David S5 results Higher Maths A Higher Biology A
Where does David go from here?
Chemistry – progress to Adv Higher
Biology – progress to Adv H Biology
Maths – progress to Adv Higher
English/History – perhaps an alternative H course such as Politics or Modern Studies
In addition, David must add Work Exp in a hospital or some volunteering and should note that UCAS applications for medicine are early!!
S5 results
Higher Maths A
Higher Biology A
Higher English A
Higher Chemistry A
Higher History A
David would like to study Medicine
Very competitive
All applicants have the grades – what else could David add to his application?
Testing necessary for Law and Medicine and some Dentistry courses (UKCAT and LNAT)

26. Sources of advice www.sqa.org.uk www.mappit.org www.planitplus.net