St Ninian’s High School

S1 Information Evening Choice Programme

15 March 2012

Saint Ninian’s High SchoolPrayer

 Lord Jesus

As a child you grew in learning and wisdom.Bless Saint Ninian’s High School a community of faith and purpose where young people and adults learn, work and grow together.Help us to make this a place where all are treated with respect , where pupils are encouraged to develop their talents;where teachers are respected for their dedication and where all – staff, pupils and parents - work together in trust and friendship.

Amen

Format of the evening Mr Docherty, Head Teacher Mrs McCarthy, Depute Head Teacher S1 Mr Cumming, Principal Teacher Pastoral Support S1 pupils Morgan Flood and Tayana Kabasa

• Visits to departments

• Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament : • Oratory 7.45 – 9.00

• Pastoral Support Staff, Learning Support Staff and Senior Staff

• Tea/Coffee/Refreshments – Street Area

The S1 Experience

So FAR

• Enthusiasm & Motivation

• Commitment & Participation

• Enjoyment & Success in learning

• Ambition & Determination to do well

• Confidence & Comfortable

• Maturity & Independence

The S1 Experience

How do we know?• S1 Interim reports 1 & 2• S1 Full Reports for rotation subjects• Review meetings – Pastoral Support• S1 wider involvement• Recognition of achievement ‘the week ahead’• www.st-ninians.e-renfrew.sch.uk/ • Class visits/social areas/weekly assembly

The S1 Experience

“I have enjoyed the many different subjects. I have more responsibility”

“you get to explore all of your subjects more than you did in Primary”

“There are always teachers around the school to help and I feel safe “

“I enjoy St Ninian’s and have made new friends”

“I enjoy all the clubs I attend and I feel more independent”

S1 Choice

• Personalisation of choice

• Developing skills for learning, work and life

• Quality of learning – challenge & depth

• Classes with pupils of similar ability

• Increased enjoyment, motivation & confidence

• Improved results in S4, 5 and 6

• Improved quality of grade

• Increased stay on rate and better progression

Progression• S1/2 - CfE Courses –3rd and 4th levels

- S2 : 6 + 5 Choice Subjects • S3/4 - 8 or 9 subjects - New National

Courses – National 3, National 4 and National 5

• S5 - 5 subjects - New National Courses/ Highers/ Vocational Courses

• S6 - 4 courses including Advanced Highers

ProgressionS1/2 S3/4 S5 S6

Pupil A CfE 4th level Nat 5 Highers Adv Highers

Pupil B CfE 3rd/4th level

Nat 4/5 Nat 5 and Highers

Highers, Vocational

courses, Adv Highers

Pupil C CfE 3rd level Nat 3/4 Nat 4/5 Nat 5, Vocational courses

S4 SQA Attainment

% of S4 roll 2007

2008

2009

2010 2011

At least 5 Intermediate 2 or better

65%

73 %

71 %

77 % 73%

At least 5 Intermediate 1 or better

90%

92 %

93 %

96 % 92%

S5 SQA Attainment

As a % of the S4 roll

% of S4 roll

2007

2008

2009

2010 2011

At least 1 Higher or more

66% 70%

80% 80% 82%

At least 3 ‘H’s or more

49% 57%

62% 65% 71%

5 Highers 31% 38%

40% 43% 48%

Making choice work

• Punctuality and high attendance crucial• Homework and study skills vital• High expectations – effort, uniform,

behaviour• Extra curricular activities, participation in

whole school events etc• Pupil Support – Class teachers, Pastoral/

Learning/Behaviour Support, PSAs, S6 Mentors, work with outside agencies,support classes etc

• Monitor and track progress• Communication

Pastoral Input

• Careers Convention.

• Information from subject teachers.

• Issued with a Choice booklet.

• Interview with Pastoral Support teachers.

• Time to renegotiate.

• Completion of programme by 14th May.

What second year say

“I think it is a good idea as it lets us study the subjects we want to do and not the subjects you don’t like.”

“My reports have really improved as I am in the subjects I want to study.”

“I am doing the subjects which I feel I am good at and enjoy .”

“ I have really enjoyed focusing on the subjects I like and developing a better knowledge.”

Step By Step

• Take time to go through the booklet with your child.

• Encourage your child to carefully listen to information from subject teachers.

• Any concerns contact Pastoral staff for advice.

• Think VERY carefully!

Calendar of Events15th March Parents information evening20th March Subject Information Booklet

issued to pupilsDiscussions begin through

PSHE17th April S1 Assembly to introduce S1

Choice pathway and reinforce the Choice Form.

24th April Interviews begin Provisional Choices sent home27th April S1 Full Reports issued 10th May S1 Parents Evening14th May All forms returned

St Ninian’s High School PROPOSED SECOND YEAR COURSE CHOICE

2012 – 2013

Pupils will continue to study English, Maths, French, RE, PE, PSHE

SOCIAL SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY CREATIVE OPTION

History

Geography

Modern Studies

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Administration

Graphic Communication

Computing

Physics

Biology

Art & Design

Fashion & Textile Technology

Music

Design & Technology

Art & Design

Business Management

Chemistry

Drama

Spanish

Hospitality