Please find attached an electronic copy of the Study Skills 2016 booklet that was developed by the Principal Teachers of Guidance in school and was distributed to all pupils during PSE time and shared with parents at the SQA Information Evening on Wednesday 23 March 2016.
A SQA parents information evening is scheduled for next Wednesday evening, 23rd March, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
This is an opportunity for parents of fourth, fifth and sixth year students to come along and find out what to expect in the next few months as we prepare for, sit and get the results from SQA Exams.
A SQA parents information evening is scheduled for next Wednesday evening, 23rd March, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
This is an opportunity for parents of fourth, fifth and sixth year students to come along and find out what to expect in the next few months as we prepare for, sit and get the results from SQA Exams.
Assessment Week
Assessment week for S4/5/6 pupils starts on Monday 1st February 2016 and finishes on Friday 5th February 2016. Pupils must attend school as usual and follow their normal timetable. Pupils will be expected during this week to bring material to study for their next exam into school each day. Pupils will be permitted to leave their normal class to attend timetabled examinations only. Timetables have been issued to all pupils, but should another timetable be required extra copies are available from the school reception.
Seat Numbers
Each pupil will be allocated an individual seat number for each exam that they sit. The seat number will change for each exam and pupils must sit in the correct seat. Seat numbers will be displayed in the main corridor of the school on the morning of each exam. Pupils must check their seat number before entering the exam hall.
Illness
If your son/daughter is ill on the day of an exam, please contact Mrs Jane Hunter, School Support Services Manager.
School Uniform
School uniform must be worn during the assessment week.
Lateness
Pupils must appear in good time for their exams. In certain exams no late arrivals are admitted. For other exams it is at the discretion of the Chief Invigilator. If someone has already left the Examination room, then no latecomers are admitted. Pupils should be at their examination room 5 minutes before exams are to begin.
Equipment
All pupils are expected to take with them the writing equipment they need. It is surprising how many do not have pens, pencils, rulers or rubbers. In addition specialist items, eg calculators, dictionaries should be brought. If a pupil has any difficulty supplying these items he/she should contact the class teacher or his/her Guidance teacher.
Mobile Phones
Please note that at no time should pupils take a mobile phone into the examination room either for speaking to someone or sending a text message. If a pupil is found to be in possession of a mobile phone, or any other electronic device, his/her examination entry will be cancelled. The SQA has very clear and firm rules on this.
National Courses
During the assessment week, in addition to the timetabled National 5 estimate exams, departments will be assessing pupils for National 4 qualifications. It is therefore essential that pupils who are not sitting any timetabled exams attend school during the assessment week.
Exam Results
Departments will issue results to candidates as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about the exam process please contact Mrs Hunter.
Numerous extra study sessions are provided by our staff out-with the school day. Please encourage your son/daughter to make use of these opportunities to maximise their potential exam success. Details of this year’s Easter Revision school will be coming out very soon. This year’s Easter school will run on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th of April.
We wish your son/daughter every success in the exams.
On Wednesday 18 March 2015 from 6.30-7.30 pm we will be hosting a SQA examination information evening. The purpose of this event is to ensure that both pupils and parents/guardians are clear of exactly what is expected in the lead up, during and post SQA examination in 2015.
During this evening there will be a presentation from a member of the Guidance team who will go over our ‘Study Support Raising Attainment’ booklet. There will also be a presentation on what is expected from the school and the SQA to ensure pupils are prepared and in a position to fulfill their potential.
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