Calderglen High School

S3 CfE INFORMATION EVENING6th September 2012

This Evening’s Intentions

CfE -What’s gone before? CfE - Where are we now?

CfE - What lies ahead?Homework Diary Planner- so what?What do you do when you study?What else can parents do to help?

Cfe - What’s gone before?Broad general education through experiences

and outcomes at first, second and third levels.Active learning in the classroom – skills for

the 21st century.Personalisation and choice.Connections across subject boundaries-

interdisciplinary learning.

CfE – Where are we now?Choice – 8 subjects, some with new titles,

but continuity with S1, S2.Choice – but still broad education, still

active learning, still Skills for 21st century.Broad education still based on experiences

and outcomes now mainly fourth level.Masterclass menu.

CfE – Where are we now?Curricular Areas

MathematicsLanguageSocial studiesScientific studiesTechnologyExpressive artsHealth and Wellbeing

MasterclassesJournalismCostume designCosmetologyFilm productionRadio CalderglenSongcraftCreative writingElectronicsOutdoor educationLanguages for lifeApps for goodGames programmingYoung sports leaderPatisserieArt academy

What lies ahead?Preparation for Senior Phase.Be Here, Be Prepared, BeHave.Regular homework and study.Interim report 15th Nov 2012.Parents evening 12th Mar 2013.Options programme end 27 Mar 2013Exam diet 15th April – 10th May 2013.Full parental report 5th Jun 2013.

Senior Phasewhat we used to call S4/5/6.years of National Qualifications.S4 pupils choose 7 subjects, 4 periods per

week.Nat 3 or Nat 4 or Nat 5 in each subjectS5 and S6 pupils choose 5 subjects, 6 periods

per week.Nat 5 or Higher or Advanced Higher in each

subject.

National QualificationsNat 3 equivalent to Foundation level,

assessed in schoolNat 4 equivalent to General level and Int 1,

assessed in schoolNat 5 equivalent to Credit level and Int 2,

assessed by national examHigher remains, assessed by national examAdvanced Higher remains, assessed by

national exam

Homework Diary Planner – So What?

Vital to organisation and meeting deadlines.Ongoing communication between home and

school.How are S3 pupils and parents asked to use

them?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTMoQpZB4

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What do you do when you study?“Get to your room and …”

What do they do when they get there? Study styles

Read Write summary notes Mind mapping Verbalise

What else can parents do to help ?1.Show an interest2.Help organise study3.Give positive encouragement

1. Show an interest Be aware of what is going on in school. Ask how they’re doing. Have a look at homework. Check deadlines are being met. Homework Diary Planners. http://www.calderglen.s-lanark.sch.uk

2. Help organise studyStudy and homework routine.Encourage realistic approach.Study spaceKeep books and jotters in one placeAlong with pens pencils rulers rubbers

calculators protractorsBuild in rewardsEncourage to talk

3. Give positive encouragementSpend time on strengthshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuZBJQA

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In ConclusionWe want to help you to help your son or

daughter.Pupil Support Managers01355 588620Email addresses on school website.