1. Senior Phase Information evening Thursday 6th September 2018
Cumbernauld Academy
Senior Phase Information evening
Thursday 6th September 2018

2. How did we do last session?
SQA Results
I could give a lengthy statistical analysis of the results and how they compare. They are available for anyone who wants them

3. S4 Results @ N3,N4 & N5 S4 Results at N3
Maintained last year’s performance. Only one other school managed to improve on previous year. 7.7% above NLC average
S4 Results at N4
Improvement on pervious year. 9% above NLC average
Calculation based on Average tariff point. Take total number of tariff points and divide by number of students. At that level. How well did the students do that were presented? We don’t have the largest number taking AH but 5th best in NLC is very good
S4 Results at N5
An increase in the number achieving 5+ N5.

4. S5/6 N6 & N7
Very creditable performance. 6 students got 5As or better
Amy Keys got 6As, got 5As and a B, Cira Bowen , Emma Brown

5. Where do we want your child to be next year?
Continuing on their learning journey having gained the best set of results they could possibly have achieved this session
Taking their qualifications to the next level – challenged again to attain the very best they can and with a clear vision of what they want to do beyond school.
More experienced in a range of wider achievement opportunities which will develop a range of personal skills .
For your son/daughter to be developing as confident, responsible learners with much to contribute to the school and wider community.

6. How are we going to get your child there?
Setting clear goals
Motivating and Encouraging
Offering good reliable advice and support
Through engagement, hard work and dedication
Promoting good attendance and timekeeping
With the help of all our partners

7. School Partnerships Student School Support Parental Support
Encouragement
and Support
Learning & Teaching
and supported study
Effective communication

8. What can Cumbernauld Academy offer ?
To Students
Effective teaching
Supported study
Target setting
Career Planning
Personal Support each week
Providing motivation for success
To Parents
Regular Reports throughout the session
Parental Meetings
Monitoring and tracking of progress
Accessible pupil support and SMT

10. How can parents/Guardians help ?
With School
Communicate any issues
Seek advice from class teachers and PS teachers
Encourage attendance
Promote Supported study
Discuss future Career plans
At Home
Try to remove distractions
Prioritise what is important
Encourage you child
Be understanding of the demands placed on them

11. Wider Achievement Opportunities @ CA
Volunteering for Primary Schools
Buddying in the school
Captain and Prefect duties
Work Experience opportunities in Senior Phase
YPI Scotland Community Involvement

12. Ongoing Changes to NQs
In 2017 the Scottish Government directed the SQA to start removing compulsory units from all qualifications:
National 5 from 2017–18
Higher from 2018–19
Advanced Higher from 2019–20

13. Changes to NQs
The removal of the units may mean some of the following changes are implemented by the SQA:
Extend or revise the existing question paper (exam)
Extend or revise the existing coursework
Introduce a new question paper (exam)
Introduce a new item of coursework
All the changes and current specifications with regard to assessment can be found on the SQA website

14. Changes to NQs
The units being removed from National 5 and Higher courses will still be available as free-standing units for schools to use, where appropriate
This could be when a pupil is clearly not going to attain at the level being attempted but has already attained at the qualifying level. e.g. attempting Higher but has already attained at Nat 5 – may be appropriate to attempt the units only (if applicable).
This option is discretionary as the units are now no longer compulsory and cannot be guaranteed to be on offer in all subjects.
Those on offer will be subject to normal SQA verification procedures to ensure the ongoing credibility of national standards.

15. Assessment
In National 4 courses pupils must pass internal units ( no exam)
Each unit assessment can be attempted twice
If your child fails you will be informed by letter/
In the event of a second fail – we will inform you and discuss presentation at Nat 3.
National 5 / Higher / AH will have an exam element, plus
Some will involve an assignment/practical element or folio work that contributes to the overall mark.
Progress will be monitored throughout the year and contact will be made where attainment at a particular level might be at risk.