THE FUTURE

Sixth Year Orientation 2

Déjà Vu

Last time …..

The importance of the Sixth Year

Study of subjects relevant to later career Grounding for Year Seven and beyond Establishing good study skills Promoting higher level cognitive abilities

(analysis, discussion, explanation, research skills and their application)

Becoming a good student The importance of study skills

Planning for the Future

What am I interested in?

NOT ….

What am I good at?

BUT ….

What am I interested in? What floats my boat?

NOW ….. Write down your interests in order 1 to 5 …

gnîqi seautÒn (Know thyself …)

What kind of person am I?

Academic Good with my hands Arty Scientific Polymath Sporty Precise Less than precise

Inscription at the Temple of Apollo, Delphi

Quo vadis?

What do I want to do after school?

University Technical College A job Apprenticeship GAP year Services e.g. Armed forces/Police etc. Mooch off parents

WHY?