{"id":3495,"date":"2025-09-07T11:09:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T10:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/?page_id=3495"},"modified":"2026-03-19T21:08:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T21:08:56","slug":"senior-phase","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/?page_id=3495","title":{"rendered":"Senior phase"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From S4 and beyond pupils will work towards gaining qualifications which will step them towards a positive destination when they leave our school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subject choice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At S2 pupils will make their first subject choice for what they take in S3. They then refine this choice for S4 &#8211; as these subjects will then be the qualification they try to acheive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file alignwide\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11290\/2025\/09\/07110056\/SCQF-Senior-Phase-Information-Evening.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of SCQF - Senior Phase Information Evening.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-bf6f3cf4-4a65-47bf-937d-cbe712242200\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11290\/2025\/09\/07110056\/SCQF-Senior-Phase-Information-Evening.pdf\">SCQF &#8211; Senior Phase Information Evening<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11290\/2025\/09\/07110056\/SCQF-Senior-Phase-Information-Evening.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-bf6f3cf4-4a65-47bf-937d-cbe712242200\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Qualifications Scotland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Formally known as SQA, this is the body that sets the curriculum for our senior phase. They set the assignments and exams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pupils at senior phase will need to study regularly to achieve the best results they can. We put in place many supports &#8211; but at home pupils will also need to put the effort in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/?page_id=3163\">Study support<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UCAS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the body that we apply to for places at university and college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video alignwide\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11290\/2025\/09\/07105240\/RPReplay_Final1756926798.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information evening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We held our annual senior phase information evening and presented lots of information to pupils and their families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file alignwide\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11290\/2025\/09\/07105819\/Key-Dates-and-FAQs-2526-1.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of SP - Key Dates and FAQs 2526.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-ae82ba8a-762e-46d9-a485-ab1bf13a645f\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11290\/2025\/09\/07105819\/Key-Dates-and-FAQs-2526-1.pdf\">SP &#8211; Key Dates and FAQs 2526<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11290\/2025\/09\/07105819\/Key-Dates-and-FAQs-2526-1.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-ae82ba8a-762e-46d9-a485-ab1bf13a645f\">hDownload<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scqf.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/scqf-parent-leaflet-updated-2022-final-web.pdf\">Get to know SCQF: A guide for parents and carers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/84153.html\">SQA: Learners support for National Qualifications<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.hw.ac.uk\/sso\/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fscholar.hw.ac.uk%2Fcourses%2F\">Scholar: Study at home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/letsachieve.co.uk\">Achieve: Study at home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/levels\/z6gw2hv\">BBC Bitesize: Study at home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightredbooks.net\/subjects\">BrightRed Digital Zone<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getyournec.scot\/nec\/\">National Entitlement Card: Bus travel, school meals, uniform and EMA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Careers Advisors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file alignwide\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11290\/2025\/09\/07105926\/Senior-Phase-Parents-Information-Evening-2025Final-SDS.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Senior Phase Parents Information Evening 2025Final SDS.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-757d0453-1a8a-4c1c-9bd4-f17ec9f7fc0d\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11290\/2025\/09\/07105926\/Senior-Phase-Parents-Information-Evening-2025Final-SDS.pdf\">Senior Phase Parents Information Evening 2025Final SDS<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11290\/2025\/09\/07105926\/Senior-Phase-Parents-Information-Evening-2025Final-SDS.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-757d0453-1a8a-4c1c-9bd4-f17ec9f7fc0d\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">S4 &#8211; Mrs Ritchie<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file alignwide\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11290\/2025\/09\/07110551\/S4-SPIE-2025-Final.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of S4 SPIE 2025 Final.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-fb8b53b0-fb6c-4157-89d6-e1742c54a6ff\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11290\/2025\/09\/07110551\/S4-SPIE-2025-Final.pdf\">S4 SPIE 2025 Final<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11290\/2025\/09\/07110551\/S4-SPIE-2025-Final.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-fb8b53b0-fb6c-4157-89d6-e1742c54a6ff\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">S5 &#8211; Miss Meehan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file alignwide\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11290\/2025\/09\/07110623\/S5-SPIE-2025-CM-Final.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of S5 SPIE 2025- CM-Final.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-ef2f840c-84a2-4165-90a1-dbcae47cdeff\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11290\/2025\/09\/07110623\/S5-SPIE-2025-CM-Final.pdf\">S5 SPIE 2025- CM-Final<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11290\/2025\/09\/07110623\/S5-SPIE-2025-CM-Final.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-ef2f840c-84a2-4165-90a1-dbcae47cdeff\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">S6 &#8211; Mrs Farrell<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file alignwide\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11290\/2025\/09\/07110709\/S6-SPIE-25-LF.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of S6 SPIE 25 LF.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-9c8d3141-2cb5-4b4c-92d1-75649ed3e2b7\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11290\/2025\/09\/07110709\/S6-SPIE-25-LF.pdf\">S6 SPIE 25 LF<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/stthomasaquinassecondaryschoolglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11290\/2025\/09\/07110709\/S6-SPIE-25-LF.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-9c8d3141-2cb5-4b4c-92d1-75649ed3e2b7\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From S4 and beyond pupils will work towards gaining qualifications which will step them towards a positive destination when they leave our school. Subject choice At S2 pupils will make their first subject choice for what they take in S3. 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