S5 Parental Letter
Dear Parent/Guardian
You will be aware that your son /daughter received their first Interim Report for S5 on Friday 3rd November.
I would expect that you have taken some time to discuss with your son /daughter their progress so far in S5 and to highlight with your son /daughter any issues/ concerns that they should address.
Well Done to the majority of pupils who are working diligently and their interim report reflects their excellent efforts so far.
Teaching staff are continuing to provide excellent learning opportunities for pupils in all curricular areas at Higher, National 4 and 5 levels. I would like to point out that there are further resources on GLOW for every subject that pupils can access for extra revision.
It is essential at this point that pupils should be spending 2-3 hours each night on revision and study over and above their homework commitments. This will allow pupils to consolidate their skills and course knowledge .
Study techniques and resources can also be found on the school website to refresh pupil skills in note taking and mind mapping.
Scholar which provides high quality interactive learning materials on line can be accessed for the following Higher courses;
Accounts, Art & Design, Biology, Business Management, Chemistry, Computing, English, French, Maths, Physics, Spanish
National 5 English and Maths resources are also available on Scholar.
Independent evaluation of SCHOLAR has shown that pupils who use SCHOLAR most often do better in their SQA exams. Class teachers can provide pupils with their scholar login details.
Supported Study Sessions are on offer for Higher & National 5 Maths ; see dates below and Higher & National 5 Chemistry ; every Wednesday,
National 5 Maths Supported Study;
- Monday 20th November – Revision
- Monday 11th December – UASP Revision
- Monday 8th January – PRELIM Revision
- Monday 15th January – PRELIM Revision
- Monday 5th March – UASP Revision
- Monday 12th March – Revision
Higher Maths Supported Study;
- Tuesday 21st November – Block Test 2 Revision
- Tuesday 12th December – UASP Revision
- Tuesday 23rd January – PRELIM Revision
- Tuesday 30th January – PRELIM Revision
- Tuesday 6th February – PRELIM Revision
- Tuesday 27th February – UASP Revision
Many teachers have set up Yammer accounts with their classes to facilitate home learning and this has proven to be very popular and successful in allowing pupils to seek advice and feedback on homework tasks.
Extra staffing has been allocated to numerous departments to target pupils who may require further support and to offer pupils smaller group learning experiences.
Past Paper practice should be part of their weekly revision. Discounted practice papers and success guides can be purchased by visiting www.leckieandleckie.co.uk quoting the code PUPIL1718 at the check out .
Following the issue of the interim report I have met with Pastoral Teachers to discuss your son/ daughter’s progress. Your son /daughter will have had the opportunity to discuss their interim report with their subject and Pastoral teachers.
Hard work for every pupil is now the key to success.
Please do not hesitate to contact myself or the Pastoral teacher if you would like to discuss your son /daughter’s interim report or if you need further clarification.
On behalf of all the staff I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your continued support.
Catherine McCrea
Depute Head Teacher (acting)
