Category Archives: transitions

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/

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P7 Information Evening – Thurs 10th June 2021

Dear Parent / Carer,

Thanks to all who came along to our virtual Information Evening. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation shown can be found below – just click on the link. If you have any queries, please contact Mrs Campbell, Depute Head Teacher. You can call the school on 0141 582 0100 or email Mrs Campbell  at  gw10campbellharriet@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk

P7 Parents Evening 10 June 2021

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S5 Pupils- College Course Offering for S6.

There is an option to study a course at college as part of your S6 studies. This is a great opportunity to try something different and achieve a qualification that isn’t on offer in school.
Below are some videos/ links that explain more about what each course involves and also how to apply. It is very important that you let Mr Richardson know when you apply and what courses you apply for.
Registration link

The registration portal can be accessed on the link below.

– https://registration.goglasgow.org.uk/Register

Senior Phase College Course Introduction Film

https://youtu.be/8Z5t_yZHJ44

List of Courses (more information attached and videos below show more about each course)

Course Level College Campus
Hospitality FA 4 City City
NPA in Bakery 4 City City
NPA Professional Cookery 4 City City
Up in the air and on the Ground 4/5 City City
Introduction to Your Future: Health, Child & Social Care 5 City City
NPA Radio & Podcasting 5 City City
NQ Introduction to Construction Skills 5 City City
SFW Financial Services 5 City City
Supply Chain Operations 5 City City
Intro to Marketing, Advertising & PR 6 City City
NPA Criminology 6 City City
NPA Cyber Security 6 City City
NPA Health & Social Care: Skills for Practice 6 City City
NPA Legal Studies 6 City City
NPA Social Services, Children & Young People 6 City City
NPA Television Production 6 City City
NPA Computer Games Development 5 Clyde Anniesland
SFW Early Learning and Childcare 5 Clyde Anniesland
Sport Through Coaching 6 Clyde Anniesland
Construction 4 Clyde Cardonald
Creative Beauty Skills and Hair Styling 4 Clyde Cardonald
Fashion & Textile Technology 5 Clyde Cardonald
Inspire Your Future 5 Clyde Cardonald
TV Production 5 Clyde Cardonald
Cyber Security 6 Clyde Cardonald
Data & Artificial Intelligence 6 Clyde Cardonald
Fashion & Textile Technology 6 Clyde Cardonald
NPA Horticulture 4 Clyde Langside
SFW Early Learning and Childcare 4 Clyde Langside
Web Design 5 Clyde Langside
Automotive Skills 4 Glasgow Clyde Anniesland
Beauty and Complementary Therapy Skills 4 Glasgow Clyde Langside
Automotive FA 4 Glasgow Kelvin Springburn
Construction FA 4 Kelvin East End
Introduction to Cafe Culture 4 Kelvin East End
SFW Early Learning and Childcare 4 Kelvin East End
Current Trends in Hairdressing & Make-up 4 Kelvin Easterhouse
SFW Early Learning and Childcare 4 Kelvin Easterhouse
Sound Production:Recording 5 Kelvin Easterhouse
Higher Dance 6 Kelvin Easterhouse
Professional Theatre Preparation 6 Kelvin Easterhouse
Construction FA 4 Kelvin Springburn
Intro to Adventure Sport & Fitness 4 Kelvin Springburn
Uniformed and Emergency Services 4 Kelvin Springburn
National 5 Psychology 5 Kelvin Springburn
NPA Building Services Engineering 5 Kelvin Springburn
NPA Construction 5 Kelvin Springburn
SFW Early Learning and Childcare 5 Kelvin Springburn
HNC Mechanical Engineering 7 Kelvin Springburn

Courses in more detail

Prospectus Courses

Senior Phase Automotive and Engineering Glasgow Clyde College

https://youtu.be/ECkOvAb6wmg

Senior Phase Beauty and Complementary Therapy Skills Glasgow Clyde College

https://youtu.be/ai1Umm8tyLk

Senior Phase Early Learning and Childcare Glasgow Clyde College

https://youtu.be/hJ5EBPiG7gA

Senior Phase Hairdressing Glasgow Kelvin College

https://youtu.be/SAqXalbChTQ

Senior Phase NPA Construction Kelvin College

https://youtu.be/eGdbCSo6mi0

Senior Phase NPA Television Production City of Glasgow College

https://youtu.be/77ArG4B4XZU

Senior Phase Professional Theatre Preparation Glasgow Kelvin College

https://youtu.be/zBn2L-ZWW8M

Senior Phase 4-7 Recruitment Event 21 Feb 2019 City of Glasgow College

https://youtu.be/6JqeY0keIBE

Senior Phase SFW Sport and Recreation Glasgow Clyde College

https://youtu.be/i8LWpEo1oyQ

Senior Phase Skills for Work Automotive Skills Glasgow Kelvin College

https://youtu.be/jisUzLc9_LI

Senior Phase Up in the Air and Down on the Ground City of Glasgow College

https://youtu.be/o5kNcXRu2lo

Senior Phase Young Women into Construction City of Glasgow College

https://youtu.be/58qHjVsXcik

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University of Strathclyde Events

Virtual Open Days

Our Undergraduate Open Days will be taking place virtually this year on:

 

Wednesday 28th October        1.30pm – 6pm

Saturday 14th November         10am – 2.30pm

 

More information will be posted as and when it becomes available on our website here.

 

Higher Education Information Evenings

At this time of year we would ordinarily be visiting many schools to provide information to parents as well as pupils about the UCAS process. In recognition of this we have scheduled Information Evenings which will be particularly useful for parents. Our first one of these was very successful and well attended.  Please pass this information on to your students. You and your students can register for one of the dates provided here:

 

Thursday 8th October 6pm

https://strath.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cWuvzM51TQixuRyWoO80ug

 

Monday 19th October 6pm

https://strath.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CgQoOIK8Qg6G2F5awLWpbA

 

As always you  contact us on ugenquiries@strath.ac.uk and we may be able to arrange an alternative date for your school.

 

UCAS Events

 

UCAS are running a number of subject specific virtual events over the coming weeks. Strathclyde will be in attendance along with a wide selection of other Universities from across the UK. The details are as follows:

 

16th October     Biological and Physical Sciences

23rd October     Social Sciences, Humanities and Teaching

2nd November   Maths, Engineering and Computing

 

For further information please visit the UCAS site: www.ucas.com/ucas/events/find/type/exhibition

 

UK University Search Fair

 

UK University Search are holding a virtual fair on Wednesday 11th November. Strathclyde will be in attendance along with a number of other Universities. For further information please see here.

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Business Apprenticeship Information Evening

Ernest Young are hosting a virtual information evening for anyone interested in a business apprenticeship in the finance industry.
This is a great opportunity to find out more information and some hints and tips that will be useful when applying for apprenticeships.
More information is available in the below link
Please speak to Mr Richardson once you have registered or if you need any more information.
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Business, Law, Finance Virtual Exhibition

It will provide you with an opportunity to:
  • Chat to subject teachers and admissions specialists, and start comparing unis and courses.
  • Meet current students to find out what uni life’s really like.
  • Get advice on applying to uni through UCAS, and making your personal statement stand out.
  • Discover apprenticeships, what they are exactly, how to apply, and the careers you could achieve.
  • Find out about student finance, what you’re entitled to, and how to apply.
  • Explore over 100 unis and colleges.​