\u2022<\/span> S4 prelim exams 6th<\/span> December \u2013 19th<\/span> December<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> S4 Parents Evening 27th<\/span> January<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> S4 tracking report issued 17th<\/span> March<\/p>\n There are a number of things you can do to support your child this year which are detailed below:<\/p>\n 1) Understand the different types of levels and qualifications your child is sitting. This is often very different from the ones we studied at school ourselves. Here is a general summary of the types of qualifications being offered this year in S4:<\/p>\n 2) Ensure they are aware of the breakdown of marks in each subject they are studying. Click here<\/a> for\u00a0a list of different subjects and the percentage of each part of the exam or course. Pupils need to understand this if they are to going to do well. Teachers will discuss this with them and provide feedback throughout the year to help them understand which areas are strengths for them and how to improve in areas they are finding more challenging.<\/p>\n 3) Make sure they complete all assessed coursework on time and to the best of their ability. Preparations for some assessed coursework has already started and if pupils do not try their best at this stage they could end up with significantly lower grades. For example, the assignment for Modern Studies takes place in October and is worth 20% of the overall mark.<\/p>\n 4) Encourage them to study regularly at home and to attend study sessions offered at school. Details of these will be shared after the September weekend.<\/p>\n I hope you find this information useful. If you have any concerns about your child\u2019s progress, please contact their Pupil Support teacher in the first instance.\u00a0Click here for Pupil Support Info<\/a><\/p>\n Thank you very much for your continuing support.<\/p>\n Yours faithfully,<\/p>\n TRACEY MCDERMOTT<\/p>\n Head Teacher<\/p>\n Click the link to view the original letter: S4 Parents Letter September 2024<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Parent\/Carer, I hope you are well. Your child has just started S4 and will sit their first group of qualifications this session. This is a very important year for them and what they achieve this year will influence their future choices. We are keen to support them to achieve their full potential and I … Continue reading S4 Qualifications<\/span> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/Braidhurst\/uploads\/sites\/12229\/2024\/09\/17215729\/Screenshot-2024-09-17-at-22.56.58-1024x639.png\")
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