1. Strathearn School Belfast
L6 Information Evening
2011 1

2. 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

3. 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

4. Website - Bulletins 4

5. 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

9. 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

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

11. 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

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

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

14. Curriculum Mrs Connery14

15. 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

16. 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

17. Coursework in Sixth Form17

18. Coursework Guides For pupils For parents Authenticating coursework
Coursework - A guide for parents 18

19. 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

20. 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

21. Useful Curriculum Contacts
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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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): 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. CHOOSING UNIVERSITIES Pupils are encouraged to make use of:
Prospectuses,
DVDs, CD Roms
Websites especially
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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

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