St Joseph's Academy – East Ayrshire

Dear Parents & carers,

Our prelim diet takes place in November/ December this year. Prelims begin on Monday 25th November 2024.

Please find a copy of our prelim timetable here, with some important information about prelim exams on the last page. Please take time to read the important info below.

A copy was also emailed to pupils on 28/10/24.

Prelim TT 2024 V2

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES TAKING PRELIM EXAMINATIONS
Full school uniform must be worn to all exams and when S4-6 pupils attend school at any time during the prelim diet. Outdoor jackets and any non-uniform
items must be removed in the exam hall, as they would be in class.
There is no Study Leave for prelim exams. All candidates should attend classes as usual unless they have a scheduled exam.
Candidates should ensure they know the location of each exam in advance and must check the seating lists in ‘The Street’ area from 8:40am to ensure they
know their seat number.
Candidates entitled to alternative assessment arrangements i.e. use of ICT or extra time will have alternative accommodation. These candidates should ensure
they know their individual arrangements in advance of each exam. Please see Mrs Hoy if you are unsure.
Candidates should arrive at least ten minutes before each exam to ensure they are seated and the assessment can begin promptly.
Candidates are responsible for bringing all necessary equipment such as pens, pencils and calculators. Paper will be provided.
Exam papers and candidate answers must be left in the exam hall and cannot be removed.
School transport will continue as normal during the prelim diet, as will canteen service. Pupils may need to take an earlier or later lunch depending on exam
times and should ensure they plan ahead for this.
If a candidate is unable to attend a scheduled exam due to serious illness or an emergency, parents/ carers should contact the school office on 01563 526 144
as soon as possible and leave a message stating the pupil name, year group, scheduled exam and reason for absence. Prelim exams cannot be rescheduled/
resat unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Exam locations:
Games Hall – the large gym hall, access at the Drama Studio, Fitness Suite and the Assembly Hall
Small Gym – the smaller gym next to the primary gym, access via corridor at PE
Support for Learning – if you are sitting an exam in an alternative location because you receive additional arrangements, report to Mrs Hoy before the exam
begins, across from the school library, if you are unsure where to go.

Kind Regards,

Mrs Buchanan (Miss Quigley)

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Dear S4/5 Pupils and Parents/Carers,

Our S4/5 into S5/6 Information Evening will take place on Tuesday 9th January at 6.30pm. The content shared below is designed to support further discussion at home.

Interviews for S4/5 pupils will begin shortly after the Information Evening.

• School Booklet – Click Here
• School Presentation – Click Here
• School Video – Click Here
• SDS Careers Advice video led by Kate Faulds – Click Here
• SDS Careers Adviser Contact Details – Click Here
• SCQF Information for Parents/Carers – Click Here

Your Pastoral Care teacher will notify you of your interview date and time during the week beginning Monday 8th January.

Please note, some of the above videos were recorded in earlier sessions, but the advice and guidance is still relevant. The booklet and School Presentations are updated annually.

Kind Regards

Dear S3 Pupils and Parents/Carers,

Please use the undernoted to further support your son/daughter following our Personalisation and Choice event on the evening of Thursday 11th January at 6.30pm.

• S3 Option Choice Presentation  – Click Here
• S3 Option Choice Booklet (contains option form and important guidance) – Click Here
• S3 Option Choice video – Click Here
• Careers Adviser video led by Kate Faulds (SDS) – Click Here
• Careers Adviser Contact Details to arrange discussion with parents/carers – Click Here
• Ayrshire College video led by Ashleigh Brown (Ayrshire College) **Turn Volume Up** – Click Here 
• Scottish Credits and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) PowerPoint Presentation SCQF Information for Parents-Carers 

Interviews with Pastoral Care teachers will begin as soon as possible following the information evening.

Please note, some of the above videos were recorded in earlier sessions, but the advice and guidance is still relevant. The booklet and School Presentations are updated annually.

Kind Regards

Dear S2 pupils,

At this time of year we begin to plan for next session and make decisions about our S3 Pathways. The Information Evening for your year group will take place on Tuesday 16th January, with staff stalls accessible from around 5.10pm and presentations starting at 6.30pm. Parents/Carers and Pupils are encouraged to use the opportunity to discuss specific subjects with staff from 5.10pm where possible.

The files shared below are designed to support further discussion at home before your options interview.

• School Booklet – Click Here
• School Presentation – Click Here
• School Video – Click here
• SDS Careers Advice video led by Kate Faulds – Click Here
• SDS Careers Adviser Contact Details – Click Here
• SCQF Information for Parents/Carer – Click Here

Your Pastoral Care teacher will notify you of your interview date and time in early January.

Please note, some of the above videos were recorded in earlier sessions, but the advice and guidance is still relevant. The booklet and School Presentations are updated annually.

Kind Regards

Option Choices webinar for parents and carers of S2 and S3 pupils, Thursday 7 December 6.30pm

Skills Development Scotland careers advisers are hosting a webinar for parents and carers of S2 and S3 pupils on 7 Dec at 6:30pm to discuss option choices and the support and resources available from Skills Development Scotland to support both young people and parents and carers at this time.

Parents and carers can register for our session here: https://option-choices-webinar.eventbrite.co.uk

Dear Parents & carers,

Our prelim diet takes place in November/ December this year.

Please find a copy of our prelim timetable here, with some important information about prelim exams on the last page. Please take time to read the important info below.

A copy was also emailed to pupils.

Prelim TT Final

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES TAKING PRELIM EXAMINATIONS
Full school uniform must be worn to all exams and when S4-6 pupils attend school at any time during the prelim diet. Outdoor jackets and any non-uniform
items must be removed in the exam hall, as they would be in class.
There is no Study Leave for prelim exams. All candidates should attend classes as usual unless they have a scheduled exam.
Candidates should ensure they know the location of each exam in advance and must check the seating lists in ‘The Street’ area from 8:40am to ensure they
know their seat number.
Candidates entitled to alternative assessment arrangements i.e. use of ICT or extra time will have alternative accommodation. These candidates should ensure
they know their individual arrangements in advance of each exam. Please see Mrs Hoy if you are unsure.
Candidates should arrive at least ten minutes before each exam to ensure they are seated and the assessment can begin promptly.
Candidates are responsible for bringing all necessary equipment such as pens, pencils and calculators. Paper will be provided.
Exam papers and candidate answers must be left in the exam hall and cannot be removed.
School transport will continue as normal during the prelim diet, as will canteen service. Pupils may need to take an earlier or later lunch depending on exam
times and should ensure they plan ahead for this.
If a candidate is unable to attend a scheduled exam due to serious illness or an emergency, parents/ carers should contact the school office on 01563 526 144
as soon as possible and leave a message stating the pupil name, year group, scheduled exam and reason for absence. Prelim exams cannot be rescheduled/
resat unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Exam locations:
Games Hall – the large gym hall, access at the Drama Studio, Fitness Suite and the Assembly Hall
Small Gym – the smaller gym next to the primary gym, access via corridor at PE
Support for Learning – if you are sitting an exam in an alternative location because you receive additional arrangements, report to Mrs Hoy before the exam
begins, across from the school library, if you are unsure where to go.

Kind Regards,

Miss Quigley

Dear Parents & Carers,

I hope you are enjoying the summer break. Please find an email below shared with all pupils who worked towards SQA Qualifications this year.

If your  child needs any support with their SQA results, including requesting an appeal or an options change, pleas find links to the forms they require below. The forms open to pupils at 6am on Tuesday 8th August 2023.