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S2 Information Evening November 2017

School Prayer Jesus as a child you grew in learning and wisdom. Bless Saint Ninian s High School a community of faith and love where young people learn, work and grow together. Help us to make our school a place where teachers are valued for their dedication, young people are encouraged to develop their talents, and where all staff, young people,and parents work together in trust and friendship. Live among us now and forever. Amen

Format for the evening Mr Creighton, Depute Head Teacher S2 Mrs Grant, Youth Philanthropy Initiative Ellie Shaw S2 School Prayer Departmental workshops Tea/Coffee/Refreshments

Morning Mass Mass will be offered up on Tuesday Thursday Friday mornings at 8.25am. Family members are also welcome!

Eucharistic Adoration 12:20-1:00 every Friday in the Oratory All pupils are encouraged to give 10 minutes each week there will be a pupil rota for each week s Adoration - "The best, the surest and the most effective way of establishing everlasting peace on the face of the earth is through the great power of Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament." Blessed John Paul II

Workshops Workshops tonight will look at pupil responsibility and how as parents you can support your son/daughter. Tea and Coffee will be available to take into the workshop. 7.30pm -7.45pm 7.45pm - 8.00pm 8.00pm - 8.15pm 8.15pm - 8.30pm 8.30pm - 8.45pm Notification bell will sound when it is time to move to the next workshop.

Workshops Course Content and progression Resources provided Timelines Forms of assessment Skills developed Additional resources. (e.g. Glow, Websites etc.)

Subject Room Subject Room Modern Languages Maths 1 Graphic Com Maths 8 Geography Maths 2 Design & Manufacture Maths 9 History Maths 3 Computing Maths 10 Modern Studies Maths 4 Business Management R.E 1 Chemistry Maths 5 Art & Design R.E 2 Physics Maths 6 Music & Drama R.E 3 Biology Maths 7 Hospitality R.E 4 Creative Industries English 11

Physical Education Pupils in S2 are following one of the pathways below. Pupils offered 3 different options to choose from. Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Football Gymnastics Swimming Badminton Dance Basketball Basketball Netball Badminton Rugby Badminton Hockey Pupils are currently working through these activities, developing the Significant Aspects of Learning.

S2 PE Options Pupils will be asked to consider their options for S3 Physical Education after Christmas. Option 1 Pathways PE Developing Significant Aspects of Learning. This option will allow pupils to then choose S4 Sports Leadership. Option 2 National 5 Physical Education Portfolio (50%) 2 One-Off Practical Performances (50%) Option 3 National 5 Dance Practical activity (45%) Performance (35%) Question Paper (20%)

S2 Maths The S1-3 homework club runs on alternate Thursdays. Hand-in homework is issued once per topic in S2 and a parental signature is required Daily homework is issued and is noted in the homework diary Revising notes jotters is not enough, pupils should attempt questions and use notes jotters for advice Additional homework resource is available on Glow - pupils can use for further practice or when preparing for an assessment Maths teachers are available at break or lunchtime if pupils need help with homework tasks

S2 English English Club to begin shortly on Tuesdays at lunchtime plenty of good food, sleep and a balanced life. support a good reading habit (access to books, time/space to read at home, positive example, discussions about reading etc) Close reading (Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation) is drawn from broadsheet feature articles encourage your son/daughter to read some of these and perhaps discuss the content. At this stage, avoid excessive concerns about certification levels. Follow English Department Twitter feed @stninianseng

Pathways and Progression Since June pupils have settled into the subject they chose in May. Each course pupils are following in S2 are devised to provide a deep and wider knowledge. The course enable transferable skills which are applicable to their other subjects. Pupils learning for sustainability and doing so creatively.

How do we know S2 Interim report 1 S2 Wider involvement / diary check Recognition of achievement assembly/website/twitter Pupil council/focus groups/consultation Review meetings Pastoral Support Class visits/social areas/weekly assembly

S2 have their say Pupil Council September enjoy new S2 subjects and have coped better than they had thought. that they were being supported in class. It was assumed there would be a lot more HW and assessment They feel subjects in S2 provide both preparation for assessment and chance to enjoy finding out more about particular subject areas. delighted that they could choose at end of S1 and felt they had enough information and experience They feel reassured about beginning to learn subjects earlier to improve grades in National exams and allow greater choice at the end of S4. early choice can provide opportunity to change if necessary

S2 1. English 2. Maths 3. French 4. History 5. Physics 6. Comp 7. Music 8. Chemistry Possible Progression Pathway S3/4 English Maths French History Physics Comp Music Chemistry S5 English Maths French Physics Music Vocational S6 English Maths French History Physics Computing Music Chemistry Crash H s Vocational

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What do you want to achieve from SNHS Throughout Second Year 1. Use your diary every day Successful Learners 2. Check your timetable every evening and pack your school bag 3. Be organised and prepare thoroughly for all assessments 4. Use departmental timelines 5. Ensure all homework is completed to a high standard and meet all deadlines 6. At least 1 hour per night 7. Consistently work hard in class and listen carefully at all times 8. Ensure we are on time for all classes Find the correct balance between social life and school work

S2 Fully Involved This week alone S2 Retreat in our Oratory S2 History trip S2 standardised tests English & Maths Extra curricular activities girls and boys football Last week Solemnity of All Saints Wednesday 1st November

Focus of the week PSHE lesson / notes Personal profile transferrable Skills/strengths Activities/achievements DYW I can statements Personal reflection curricular areas / health & wellbeing / SHANARRI What have you learned and how did you learn? What skills have you developed and why are they useful?

Performance in S4 95% of pupils achieved 5+ National 4 Awards. National 5 Pass Rate 95% 80% of pupils achieved 5+ National 5 Awards. 90 pupils (30%) achieved 8+ National 5 A Awards. St Ninian s contributed 33% of pupils attaining 8+ Nat 5 A Awards

Attainment against Deprivation (S4 National)

S4 Improving Attainment for All

Calendar of Events Thursday 16 th November Service of Light 12.25pm Friday 17 th November Christmas Market Tuesday 21 st November Parents Faith group 7pm Monday 18 th December Advent service & Christmas concert January & June Ski trip & Ardeche trip 1 st February YPI Final 22 nd February SNHS Careers evening 19 th January 2018 S2 Interim Report 2 11 th May 2018 S2 Full report 31 st May 2018 S2 Parents evening

Annual Christmas Market fundraiser on Friday 17 th November 7pm 10pm TICKETS 3 ADULTS * 1 CHILDREN *Adult wine includes glass of wine

Keeping up to date https://blogs.glowscotland.org. uk/er/stninians/ @stninianshigh schoolmail@st-ninians.erenfrew.sch.uk @stninianshighschool