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Strathearn SchoolBelfast

L6 Information Evening

2012

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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

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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

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Term 1 2012 Information Evening Short Reports

Term 2 Mock examinations Work Experience Reports & Parents’ meeting

Term 3 AS Examinations

August 2013 AS Module Results

Term 1 2013 UCAS evening

Mock Interview evening Short Reports

Term 2 Mock examinations & reports Parents’ meeting

Term 3 A level examinations

August 2014 A level results

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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–Homework

• Privileges–Common room–Lunch time

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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)

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BEING IN SIXTH FORM

Privileges and opportunities:Volunteering opportunities‘Free’ periods lunchtime flexibilityLeadership opportunitiesRelationship with teachersCommon room

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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

Positive Behaviour Policy

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HOW TO SUCCEED Good attendance and punctuality

Personal discipline and good organisation

Proactive approach

Watch for early warning signs

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EARLY WARNING SIGNS ‘Coasting’

Missed deadlines

Disappointing marks

Loss of control

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Curriculum

Mrs Connery

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AS and A Level Courses

Timing Name of examNumber of exams

Qualification

May/Juneof L6(2013)

AS (1st half of

full A-level)

2/3 modules per subject

ASLevel

A

May/June of U6(2015)

A2 (2nd half of full A-level)

2/3 modules per subject level

AS / A2 Results

• AS Examination

• Module 1 Score = 89 (a)

• Module 2 Score = 79 (b)

• TOTAL – 89 + 79 = 168

• Overall AS Grade = A

• A2 Examination

• AS Score = 168 (A)

• Module 3 Score = 85 (a)

• Module 4 Score = 72 (b)

• TOTAL - 168 +85 +72= 325

• Overall A2 Grade - A

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Coursework Guides

For pupils For parents

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Authenticating coursework www.ccea.org.uk

Coursework - A guide for parentswww.jcq.org.uk

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www.ccea.og.uk

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ResultsAS and A2

Thursday 15 August2013

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Useful Curriculum Contacts

nconnery620@c2kni.net

www.ccea.org.uk

www.jcq.org.uk

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SIXTH FORM CAREERS PROGRAMME

2012

MRS HEARSTCareers Adviser

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CAREERS CLASSES IN 6TH FORM

1 period per week over almost 4 terms

▪ Careers teacher allocated to each Form Class

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PREPARATION FOR WORLD OF WORK

Job advertisements

CV preparation

Completing an application form

Introduction to interview skills

Appropriate behaviour in the workplace

Work experience (3 Days): 9,10,11Jan (including debriefing & evaluation)

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OPTIONS AT 18+

Further education

Direct employment

Gap year

Higher education

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U6 LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS 2012 96 girls, of which

75 girls Higher Education

3 girls Oxbridge

41 girls Russell Group universities

34 girls Other universities

36 girls NI universities

2 girls Republic of Ireland

1 girl Maastricht University

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HIGHER EDUCATION PREPARATION

Self assessment techniques

Speakers

Talks and courses by professional organisations

Databases on school computers

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CHOOSING UNIVERSITIESPupils are encouraged to make use of:

• Open Days visits to local universities

• Visits to other Open/Information days (attendance on an individual basis)

• H E Convention (March 2013)

Prospectuses,

DVDs, CD Roms

Websites especially

www.ucas.com

www.russellgroup.ac.uk

Careers Library

University speakers

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AIMS FOR SEPT 2012 - AUG 2013

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)

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U6 TIMETABLE UCAS U6 Information Evening

Individual interview with careers teacher – list of choices finalised

QUB Open Day (early Sept)

MCB Options XX Careers Convention (early Sept)

Strathearn deadline for early applicants (14 Sept)

[Oxbridge, medicine, dentistry, vet sci / med]

Strathearn deadline for other UCAS applicants (12 Oct)

UCAS deadline: early applicants (15 Oct)

Girls confirm firm and insurance offers

Student finance presentation

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APPLYING TO UNIVERSITIES in Republic of Ireland

through CAO[Central Applications Office]

Applications dealt with separately.

Have much later deadline than UCAS

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Mock Interview Evening

Current U6

Monday 26 November 2012

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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

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CONCLUSION

Each girl is different Strong peer pressure Maintain the work-relaxation

balance