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Advanced Higher Hub-S6 Options

Pupils in S6 have the opportunity to study courses at the Glasgow Caledonian University Advanced Higher Hub. Places are not guaranteed and will not be confirmed until August so pupils must still pick 4 subjects. If they get a place on a AH Hub course, they can then replace one of their options choices with this.
Message from Advanced Higher Hub Team

In August, following SQA results, we will welcome placement requests from schools for suitable candidates.

The Hub not only delivers Advanced Higher level qualifications but offers the added value of experiencing key aspects of university student life, providing an immersive transition experience to Higher Education. All pupils who enrol become Associate Students of GCU, receiving full access to all online learning resources on the University platform, a student card, support from a dedicated team of teachers who are here to help them succeed, and academic preparedness for university including development of digital learning skills.

Glasgow Timetable

We offer pupils a blended learning approach to studying with us throughout their Advanced Higher qualifications. More information can be found in our online prospectus here: https://bit.ly/3cz0nhg and the timetable is attached. We welcome any questions you might have – please email ahhub@gcu.ac.uk and one of the team will get back to you.

 

We are incredibly excited to welcome pupils to the GCU Glasgow Hub, and look forward to working with you across the coming year.

S5, S6, transitions

S6 College Courses and Foundation Apprenticeship

As part of S6, pupils have the option to study a college course or a Foundation Apprenticeship. Mr McFarlane has presented to all pupils in S5 to let them know about the fantastic opportunities that are available. These presentations are below and include the link to making an application.

Senior Phase College Courses & Foundation Apprenticeships

Open Door Curriculum Brochure 2022-2023.docx

 

The College Prospectus for 2022-23 is available here-Prospectus 2022_23

Pupils can also apply to the Glasgow Clyde College Open Doors Programme for one of the below options.

Web Design
Engineering Systems
Intro to Civil Engineering
British Sign Language
Introduction to Mental Health and Well being
Textiles
Introduction to Midwifery and Children’s Nursing
Open Doors Higher Psychology

For more information on Foundation Apprenticeships please visit this website https://fapglasgow.scot/

S6

S6 Evidence Gathering- Leadership Award

On the last 2 days of the final evidence gathering week, pupils will come into school to complete their Level 6 Leadership Award. This is to give pupils to complete the 2 units, before focusing on their other qualifications.

We will split the year into two groups to allow more contact time with teachers.

6A 6B 6C 6D should come into school for their Leadership Award classes on Thursday the 10th of February

6E 6F 6G should come into school for their Leadership Award classes on Friday the 11th of February

When pupils are not involved in the Leadership Award they can stay at home to complete college applications or to upload and complete sections of their Duke of Edinburgh Award. On the day they are not involved they can also come into school for independent study if they wish.

parents and families, S6

S6 Parents Evening

Our S6 parents evening will take place via telephone calls on Tuesday the 18th of January from 16:15 until 18:45.

We will continue to use our online booking system to allow parents to book appointments with the teachers they would like to speak to.

Please see our attached guide which has details on how to use the system to make appointments. Booking will open on Friday 7th of January at 14:30 and will close on Friday the 14th of January at 15:00.

S6 Telephone Parents Evening

If you have any issues in using the new system, please contact the school office.

parents and families, S5

S5 Telephone Parents Evening

Our S5 Parents Evening will take place on Tuesday the 14th of December from 16:45 until 18:45.

The booking system will open on Friday 3rd of December at 14:30 and will close on Friday 10th of  December 15:00

We are using a new online system to book appointments, which will be delivered by telephone calls due to COVID-19 restrictions. Full details on using our new appointment booking system are in this letter- S5 Telephone Parents Evening (3)