Breadalbane Academy Senior Phase Course Choice Information
Join us on Wednesday, 2nd February 2022, at Breadalbane Academy for the Senior Phase Course Choice Parent Information Evening. Learn about the curriculum rationale, structure, pathways, and support available to make informed choices for your child's future. Understand the depth, progression, and breadth of the curriculum to prepare students for life after school. Discover the subjects and qualifications available as students move into S4 and S5. Don't miss this opportunity to ensure the best academic path for your child.
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Senior Phase Course Choice Parent Information Evening Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Purpose of evening To provide information on: curriculum rationale and structure pathways through curriculum course choice process support available Ensure informed choices are made - Opportunity for questions - Further info event for Pitlochry Parents - Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
What is our curriculum rationale? Deliver our vision Belonging, Believing, Aspiring, Achieving Include all key aspects of an effective curriculum Breadth, Depth, Progression, Personalisation/Choice, Enjoyment, Relevance and Challenge Prepare all pupils for life after school Employment (29%), Higher Education (51%), Further Education (18%), Training (2%) Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
What does our curriculum look like? Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
DEPTH S5/6 3/4/5 subjects (qualifications and wider achievement) PROGRESSION CHALLENGE S4 7 subjects (qualifications) S3 15 subjects (building foundations) S1/2 22 subjects (experience) BREADTH Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
Moving into S4 All pupils study English and Maths All pupils choose five further subjects, one from each column on the senior option choice form Qualifications available at National 3/4/5 level, National Progression Awards and Skills for Work courses All pupils will also receive two periods of core PE PSE delivered during Term 2 and 3 GME progression G idhlig National 4/5 Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
Moving into S5 All pupils study five subjects, one from each column Qualifications at National 4/5 and Higher levels, NPA and SFW courses All pupils will receive two periods of core PE, one period of PSE and on period of RME All pupils also select a Senior Activity for two periods Some pupils will have senior wider achievement lessons GME progression G idhlig Higher Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
Moving into S6 All pupils study four or five subjects, one from each column Opportunity for one column of independent study (the exception being pupils studying 3 Advanced Highers) Qualifications at National 4/5 and Higher levels, NPA and SFW courses All pupils will receive two periods of core PE, one period of PSE and on period of RME All pupils also select a Senior Activity for two periods Access to Tayside Virtual Campus and UHI Perth online courses e.g. AH Computing and AH Spanish Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
What are Senior Activities Community Sports Leader Award Genealogy Unit Mental Health and Wellbeing Award Photography Work Experience Archaeology Unit AH Maths for Mechanics Forensic Science NPA Unit Music Units (various levels) In S5 and S6 we include opportunities for wider achievement, with many courses / units having SQA certification. Some examples include: Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
SCQF Curriculum Offer The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework New for 2022-23 Established Courses Excerpts from Breadalbane Academy s Senior Phase Course Choice Booklet 2022-23 Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
SCQF Ambassador Programme Bronze Award 5 Key Themes: Whole School Approach Pupil Awareness Parental Engagement and Understanding Curriculum Offer / Pathway Progression Development of External Relationships o o o o o https://youtu.be/eUGV2krQ064 Fergus https://youtu.be/O5PFJRihTqQ Daniel Thursday 30th January 2020 Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
Pathways through senior phase Pupil S4 S5 S6 Post School Destination N4 Rural Skills N4 Automotive Skills N4 Hospitality N4 English N4 Application of Maths N4 Drama N5 PE NPA Level 5 Rural Skills N5 Sport and Recreation & Uniformed Services National 5 Application of Maths NPA Level 5 Photography N5 English Full time employment A Senior Activity Work Experience Unit SCQF Level 4 N5 Business Management N5 Physics N5 Engineering Science Higher Maths N4 Graphic Communication N4 Geography N4 Business Management N4 Physics N4 Engineering Science N5 Maths N5 English N5 Graphic communication Higher Physics Higher Engineering Science Higher Maths College studying HNC Engineering B Foundation Apprenticeship Engineering year 1 Foundation Apprenticeship Engineering year 2 N5 Maths N5 English N5 Biology N5 Chemistry N5 Physics N5 Modern Studies N5 French Higher Maths Higher English Higher Biology Higher Chemistry Higher Physics AH Maths AH Biology AH Chemistry Scottish Science Baccalaureate University studying Medicine C Senior Activity Mental health and Wellbeing SCQF Level 5 Senior Activity Work Experience Unit SCQF Level 6 Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Specific Programmes Curricular Staff SDS Take Your Child To Work Breadalbane Futures Partnership agreements Departmental Links with industry Foundation Apprenticeships Project Trust Work Experience Sutton Trust Medic Insights Tracking information Predicted grades Recommendations Reference comments Course progression Employability Programmes Activity Agreements Apprenticeships/Employment F.E./Higher Education Group Work 1 to 1 interviews Further/Higher Ed. Guidance/ Support UCAS SAAS Open Days Speakers Higher Education Fair Individual Support Learning conversations Profiling Tracking Parents/ Pupils P.S.E. Programme 16 Plus Reports Parent contact evenings Interviews Skills/Qualities Working conditions, Exam structures My World of Work Applications processes C.V./ Personal statements Interview skills Progression routes Early identification Target pupils Coordinated supports. Transition Team Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
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Who can use My World of Work Image result for my world of work Pupils Parents Teachers Partners Careers Advisers Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
Useful Areas of My WOW Subject Choice Guide Profiling CV Builder Interview Advice and Tips Self and Strength Quizzes Links to useful websites colleges and universities. Apprenticeships AND MANY MORE.................. Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
Websites Linked to My WOW www.apprenticeships.scot www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
Questions? Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
Transition to Breadalbane Academy Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
Purpose of this presentation To provide information on: Our vision Preparation prior to transitioning Structure of the day Key staff/partners ASN arrangements Policies Highland Perthshire Learning Partnership - Opportunity for questions - Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
Developing a Vision: What are schools for? Why are we here? What is the point? Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
Vision statement - parents 3/20/2025
Vision statement - staff 3/20/2025
Vision statement- pupils HAPPINESS CONFIDENT RESPECT ACHIEVEMENT LEARNING MOTIVATED DETEMINATION CREATIVE CARING 3/20/2025
Our Vision Belonging, Believing Aspiring, Achieving! Belonging Everyone in our school community is respected. No matter who we are, the school values us and will help us to be successful. We have a strongvoice in our school and our views are heard and listened to. Believing We have the self-belief to know that we can be successful. We are building the resilience to bounce back when we experience difficulties. We take pride in our school community and want people to be happy here. Aspiring We work in partnership to challenge and stretch ourselves and others. We know that success requires hard work and we persevere when the going gets tough. Achieving We are proud of our school s history of achievement and want to be part of this. We want people to leave our school as rounded individuals who arehappy and ready for life and work. Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
Preparation for Transition UNIFORM Black skirt/trousers/leggings Black jumper/cardigan White shirt Black footwear School tie available from BA Campus office. PE Kit March 2021 Breadalbane Academy
Preparation for Transition TRANSPORT/LUNCHES/LOCKERS Allocation of transport Letter from bus company Pick up points/arrival at school Young Scot Card/cash Tayside Contracts Locker Deposit ParentPay Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
Structure of the Day Registration Period 1 Period 2 Interval Period 3 Period 4 Lunch Period 5 Period 6 08:55am 09:05am 09:05am 10:00am 10:00am 10:55am 10:55am 11:10am 11:10am 12:05pm 12:05pm 01:00pm 01:00pm 02:00pm 02:00pm 02:50pm 02:50pm 03.40pm Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
Key Staff SMT /OFFICE Mr Devine (Head Teacher) Mrs Gatehouse (DHT Pupil and Staff Support) Mrs Libreri (DHT School Improvement) Mrs Munro (Business Manager) Mrs Leighton (Campus Management Officer) SUPPORT Mr Davidson (PT Support Guidance) Mrs Glover (PT Support Guidance) Mrs Forrester/Ms Arnott (PT Support for Learning) March 2021 Breadalbane Academy
House System Mrs Robertson Oversees All House Activity The house leaders have primary responsibility for encouraging house involvement in inter-house activities and promoting a sense of belonging and pride within their house. Ms Arnott Farragon Mr O Donnell Lawers Mrs Neilson Mhor Mr Mathieson - Schiehallion Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
Key Partners SDS Educational Psychologist Rachel Rennie CLW Gail Sinclair Susan Whyte School Nurse Zoe Smith Social Work Paula Gleave Police Steve Band Jamie Elder Pupil Beth Wallis Outdoor Instructor DYW Co- ordinator Belinda Tindale Wider Achievement and Equity Officer Kelly Leighton Breathe Active Schools Daria Wall Georgia Brockway Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
Additional Support Needs ASN Transition Meetings AAR Continuation of arrangements Intensive Provision Primary and Secondary Therapy/Life Skills/ICT rooms Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
Policies/approaches Relationships/anti bullying restorative Homework Satchel Mobile Phones Child Protection Pupil Voice Attendance Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
Highland Perthshire Learning Partnership Pitlochry High School, Breadalbane Academy and Perth College UHI, working together in close partnership to develop, share and sustain a dynamic and innovative learning offer in Highland Perthshire. Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
What is already in place? All S4 HP pupils have the same course choice opportunities provided at the same time BA/PHS PTs collaborate to discuss discrete subject information and progression routes with PHS pupils. Virtual sessions with BA Support staff to discuss course choice options Access to Foundation Apprenticeships in Social Services and Healthcare/Engineering/ Business Skills/Creative and Digital Media/Social Services Children and young People/Scientific Technologies/Financial Services as part of course choice. FA in Social Services and Healthcare is delivered by Perth College at Pitlochry High School every Friday. Annual review of transition processes involving all S4/S5 Highland Perthshire pupils. Former PHS pupil supports this process. Former Pitlochry pupils and DHT Support attend PHS parents event to advise on transition/course choice. Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
Next steps BA Support staff Mr Davidson and Mrs Glover will attend S3 Pitlochry course choice sessions to give advice on progression routes. Additional transition day in term 1 to focus on direct contact with BA staff (delayed due to Covid/March 2022) Opportunities for BGE HP pupils to share wider curricular opportunities Academy 9 project with S2 in March. Opportunities for increased pupil voice in shaping the HPLP beyond the curriculum senior pupils to attend partnership meetings Annual Careers Event All S3 S6 HP pupils and families invited Perth College Media Course Transition Project Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
Questions? Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Breadalbane Academy
