1. IRVINE ROYAL ACADEMY WELCOME TO NEW S1 PUPILS MR HOTCHKISS JUNE 2013

2. School day Warning bell at 08.45 Warning bell at 08.45 Bell to start classes at 08.50 Bell to start classes at 08.50 5 periods before lunch 13.15-13.55 5 periods before lunch 13.15-13.55 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 2 periods after lunch, school closes 15.35 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 2 periods after lunch, school closes 15.35 Thursday, Friday: 1 period after lunch, school closes 14.45 Thursday, Friday: 1 period after lunch, school closes 14.45 Absence – call 01294 276659 Absence – call 01294 276659

3. Uniform Shoes – Black shoes – plain black trainers are acceptable Shoes – Black shoes – plain black trainers are acceptable Black trousers or skirts Black trousers or skirts White polo shirt or white shirt with school tie White polo shirt or white shirt with school tie Royal blue jumper Royal blue jumper School hoodies are available – to wear travelling to and from school, must have suitable clothing underneath School hoodies are available – to wear travelling to and from school, must have suitable clothing underneath PE – suitable clothing – no football shirts PE – suitable clothing – no football shirts

4. TIMETABLE Subjects Subjects English (4) Maths (4) Science (4) Social Studies (4) Modern Languages (3) Technology (2) Art (2) Music (2) Literacy (1) Numeracy (1) PE (2) PSE (1) RME (1) Mentoring (1) STEM (1) English (4) Maths (4) Science (4) Social Studies (4) Modern Languages (3) Technology (2) Art (2) Music (2) Literacy (1) Numeracy (1) PE (2) PSE (1) RME (1) Mentoring (1) STEM (1)

5. Broad General Education S1 classes last 18 months until Christmas S2 (IT replaces STEM after end of S1) S1 classes last 18 months until Christmas S2 (IT replaces STEM after end of S1) BGE continues until end of S3, more personalisation and choice in second half BGE continues until end of S3, more personalisation and choice in second half Pupils will be able to study for at least 7 new National qualifications in S4 Pupils will be able to study for at least 7 new National qualifications in S4

6. Pupil support Dedicated guidance teacher - first contact Dedicated guidance teacher - first contact Take PSE class Take PSE class Support for those who need it Support for those who need it Programmes for improvement Programmes for improvement