Well done and good luck to the following pupils who have gained a place on the Orbit Programme.
Mark Rae (6a1), Dominic Kelly (6a1), Michael Parker (6a3), Eve McAuley (6a5), Gillian Marley (6a7), Martin Miller (6a8), Irena Binnebesel (6a10), and Matthew Connelly (6a10).
The programme develops skills in entrepreneurship and pupils set up their own businesses to make real money. They are supported along the way by world buisness experts such as Sir Tom Hunter.
Glasgow University online Admissions Information Event on Wednesday 23 August 2017, 3pm – 5pm.
This will provide you with all of the information, advice and guidance you’ll need to help pupils make successful UCAS applications.
They will update you with any changes to their degree programmes and entry requirements and answer any questions you might have. They’ll also be very happy to chat online with you to answer any of your questions about applying to the University of Glasgow and/or about the UCAS application process.
Free UCAS and careers event aimed at prospective university applicants, organised by Islamic Relief’s flagship campaign, Charity Week in collaboration with the Scottish Association of Minority Ethnic Educators (SAMEE).
Charity Week is a student-led initiative that fundraises for orphans and needy children, delivering sustainable projects to benefit young lives across the world. We host local outreach events across the city to spread our vision; and are nationally renowned for our event aimed at assisting students who are applying to University by providing guidance on the UCAS application process, personal statement writing and subject-specific admissions advice from professionals within their field.
For the third year, Islamic Relief are holding our annual event:
Title: Build Your Future – A Guide to UCAS and University
Date: Saturday 16th September 2017
Time: 10.00am to 3.30pm
Venue: Glasgow Caledonian University, Saltire Centre, Cowcaddens Rd G4 0BA
Register at: http://bit.do/BuildYourFuture
There is an Urdu class for students at all levels (from basic to SQA National and Higher) starting on Friday 25 August 2017, 3-4pm in St Ninian’s High School.
For further information phone 0141639 3180 or email zarina60@aol.com
We encourage every student in S6 to be involved in at least one S6 Service opportunity as there are so many benefits. These include:
See the S6 Service Booklet for full details on all opportunities on offer. Any requests must be submitted by Monday 28 August at the very latest.
Pupils must make their own way to and from placements.
Pupils will be issued with a form to record their attendance on their placements. Any attendance issues then please contact your placement or inform Miss Goodenough.
Also check S6 Yammer and notice board for placements in the next few weeks.
Community Placement Forms
Community Placement forms should be filled out and returned to Pastoral Teachers or Miss Goodenough (Art and Design) no later than Monday 28 August which indicates 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices of preferred placements.
Isobel Mair Placements
There will be an induction session at Isobel Mair School on Thursday 24 August from 3:30pm to 4:15pm for all those S6 students interested in undertaking Community Involvement at the school. Pupils will be introduced to the Senior Management Team, led through some basic policy and procedure and sign up for times and days that suit their studies. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions about the school and the children and young people who attend. It is essential that all who wish to uptake voluntary places within the school attend this session. This will be the only Induction event for the current session. Demand for placement in the school continues to be at an all-time high. Please give your name to Miss Goodenough by Monday 21 August if you would like to attend. You must make your own way there and back for the induction session and for your placements. Please also bring your timetable with you to the induction session.
SQA Award in Volunteering Skills SCQF Level 3
This qualification is designed to recognise and award those who take part in volunteering. Our focus is to target those who are giving back to the school and engaging in the S6 Service programme.
How will the SQA in Volunteering Skills help you?
This award can help enhance a candidate’s employability and can act as a stepping stone into future employment or a more formal stepping stone into further education.
What is the aim of the SQA Award in Volunteering Skills?
What do you need to do to achieve the SQA Award in Volunteering Skills?
Students must complete the following booklet to achieve the SQA Award in Volunteering Skills to demonstrate that:
Saltire Awards
As well as the SQA Award in Volunteering Skills, students can also achieve a Saltire Award for participating in an S6 Service opportunity. These are the nationally recognised volunteering awards. Students should collect a form from Miss Howard (Art and Design). Any volunteering work can be noted as long as pupils have completed a minimum of 10 hours.
On Tuesday 8 August students will receive their SQA Results by post or email/text if they have registered online at www.mysqa.info . Mr J Cumming, DHT will be available in school that day to deal with results queries – 0141 577 2000.
A number of Pastoral Support staff and senior Management will be available to students between 9.30 am – 11.00 am only on Wednesday 9 August to deal with all students who wish to re-negotiate their S5/6 curriculum.
Please note staff will not be available on the In-Service days 14 & 15 August to see pupils.
We are holding an information evening specifically for students who are considering applying for courses in Accountancy, Finance, Business and Law on Tuesday 24 October 2017 at 7pm.
Students and their parents are all welcome.
https://youtu.be/Lphzppj2lLc
Being a teacher is a highly rewarding vocation. Here you will find out more about the job of a teacher, what the entry requirements are and how and where to apply to.
Role Information
UCAS Information Evening
Tuesday 5 September 2017, 7pm
St Ninian’s High School Teaching Information Evening
Tuesday 31 October 2017, 7pm
Open Days
Paisley Diocese Conference – Teaching in a Catholic School: A Positive Career Choice – Monday 19 June 2017
Scottish Universities Offering Teaching Courses
There are various avenues open to anyone wishing to prepare for teaching in Scotland. The only Scottish University which provides Initial Teacher Education courses intended to prepare teachers specifically for working in Catholic schools is the University of Glasgow’s School of Education.
You can qualify as a teacher by either:
*For Secondary Subjects it is important to find out if the undergraduate degree contains the correct course information for a particular subject).
Qualification to Teach Religious Education
There are two ways in which you can gain the Catholic Teacher’s Certificate in Religious Education (CTC):
a) the Certificate in Religious Education by Distance-learning (CREDL) course; b) the Setting Out on the Road course.
Setting Out On the Road is a course which introduces participants to This Is Our Faith, the Church’s R.E. syllabus and is managed by the Scottish Catholic Education Service. It offers a blended learning model of 4 study days and distance-learning across one school year. Cost £210 (2016-17 price).
The Certificate in Religious Education by Distance Learning (CREDL) is the University of Glasgow route for qualified teachers, or for students studying an ITE programme at other universities. It is an on-line distance learning course and covers aspects of Theological Education over two semesters. Applicants should enrol on both courses at the start of semester 1. Cost £455 (2016-17 cost). For details, go here to the CREDL website.
General Teaching Council of Scotland
All entrants to the teaching profession require to be registered with the GTCS as having the appropriate qualifications for teaching in Scotland. On completion of a 4-year undergraduate degree course or a 1-year postgraduate course, students can apply for a place in the Teacher Induction scheme which guarantees a one-year full time placement in a school.
Church Approval is required by any Probationer teacher appointed to a Catholic school.
Prepare Your Personal Statement
Your personal statement gives you a chance to showcase your experience and articulate your reasons for wanting to teach.
You should think about the qualities you have that will work well in the classroom. How do your previous studies and work experience relate to your chosen subject or age group? What did you learn on school experience placements to influence your application? How have you benefited from other experiences of working with children or young people?
Craft your statement carefully, make sure you review it thoroughly before you submit it, and double-check the spelling and grammar.
Prepare for Interviews
If your application is successful, you’ll be invited for interviews at your chosen universities. At this point you need to make sure you’ve done your research. What do you know about the school or university that will be leading your training?
You’ll also need copies of all your personal documentation, including examination certificates. Finally, be prepared for the interview itself. It could involve group tasks, discussions, short individual presentations, personal interview (either one-to-one or with a panel) or written tasks that could involve a literacy test and/or subject-based test.
We will offer you mock interviews to help prepare you. Ask your Pastoral Support Teacher to arrange this.
Further Information
Scottish Catholic Education Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NeTcDkZT9E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv15NsgkzNA
The UKCAT helps universities to make more informed choices from amongst the many highly-qualified applicants to medical and dental programmes. It is used in conjunction with other admissions processes such as the UCAS application and academic qualifications. The UKCAT is a computer-based test. It does not contain any curriculum or science content but instead focuses on exploring the cognitive powers of candidates and other attributes considered to be valuable for health care professionals.
Who should sit the UKCAT?
A full list of universities / courses that require the UKCAT is available here. Students sit the test during the summer before they submit their UCAS application in October.
Where can candidates sit the test?
The test is delivered via computer in partnership with Pearson VUE at over 150 UK authorised test centres and in around 100 countries worldwide. Candidates are encouraged to register and book early to ensure they get a test slot at their chosen test centre.
Key Dates
| Registration & Booking opens | Tuesday 2 May 2017 |
| Testing begins | Monday 3 July 2017 |
| Registration Closes | Tuesday 19 September 2017 – 5pm |
| Bursary Deadline | Tuesday 19 September 2017 – 5pm |
| Booking/Rescheduling Closes | Monday 2 October 2017 – midday |
| Last Testing Date | Tuesday 3 October 2017 |
| UCAS Application Deadline | Sunday 15 October 2017 |
Further Information
We will be offering preparation classes for this, however regular practice at home is essential.
We would also recommend you purchase the following books and working through as many tests as possible:
Congratulations to the following S6 pupils who have been appointed in the following positions:
Eva Marie Curran 6a4 (Head Girl)
Lucy Dillon 6a6 (Depute Head Girl)
Romy Edgar 6a7 (Depute Head Girl)
Eve McAuley 6a5 (Depute Head Girl)
Maria Mone 6a7 (Depute Head Girl)
Stephen Shaw 6a1 (Head Boy)
Graham Curley 6a5 (Depute Head Boy)
Ronan Fox 6a5 (Depute Head Boy)
Luke Halpin 6a5 (Depute Head Boy)
Ally MacDonald 6a10 (Depute Head Boy)
Well done to all pupils who applied. They all demonstrated fantastic qualities throughout the process and will all play a significant role in leading their year group in the year ahead.
