In the latest blog post from the SQA, Gill Stewart, Director of Qualifications Development at SQA, provides an overview of support for learners taking National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses in 2022.

Please click on the link below to read the post

SQA Support for learners taking National Qualifications in 2022 – an overview

 

Following on from the recent prelim exams and subsequent pupil reports being issued change of level letters were sent out to selected parents in the senior phase. These letters made recommendations on current pupil levels moving up or down a level in order to increase their chances of attaining the best grade with this sessions qualifications.

As you may be aware those parents who received a recommendation were asked to complete the online response form/QR code or return the tear of slip from the letter. As things stand there are still a number of responses outstanding.

Can we ask that, if possible, parents complete the  online response form or scan the QR code to confirm their childs level.

Please click or scan below.

Senior Phase Change of Level Return Form

 

S4 Pupils who hope to study:

• Law
• Medicine
• Dentistry
• Vet Medicine
• Engineering
• Primary Teaching
• Accountancy & Finance

The S4 element of Reach and Access will take place online again this year and will be available from 17^th February. There is no formal registration process for S4 pupils so any eligible pupils should go to the following webpage – www.gla.ac.uk/s4online, from 17^th February onwards.

Any pupil who has already given their name to Mr Sheridan should have been added to a Team for this, see him if you have not been added.

There will also be talks at the end of March – dates tbc.

The S4 online module introduces pupils to the Reach and Access to a Career professions including information on entry and subject requirements, skills development and career pathways. The module is designed so that pupils can work through it in their own time, should really only take around 1hr and can also be done in stages.

Eligibility criteria

Just a quick reminder that all pupils wishing to take part in Reach or Access must meet the eligibility criteria and be on course to meet the entry requirements for the profession they are interested in applying to.

If you are unsure about these, please check the information on the link here: https://www.gla.ac.uk/study/wp/reach/.

Please do get in touch if you have any questions.

Mr G Sheridan

nlsheridang@northlan.org.uk

S3 Pupils will be issued with Reports today to be brought home. Any absent pupil should report to the school office from after tomorrow to pick up their report.

The QR code above can be used to feedback views about these reports.

As previously detailed in Fridays post tomorrow evening, Tuesday February 8th, we will be hosting an online drop in session for the parents/carers of next sessions S4-S6 pupils at 6.30pm. During this time we will be able to provide feedback on SQA related issues, the upcoming option process and any matter concerning the Senior Phase qualifications

As a prelude to this we have filmed a short video explaining the S4 into S5 option process and possible pathways into Further/Higher education and the world of work. Please click on the link below to access the presentation.

We hope that you can join us on Tuesday evening  when we will be available to answer any of your relevant questions. Texts inviting parents will be sent on Monday afternoon.

We are looking forward to welcoming along to our online event tomorrow evening the parents/carers of our S4 pupils. We anticipate that this evening will run smoothly and to further support its success there are just a few points to highlight. Namely:

• Teachers will be available from 4.00-6.20pm to undertake appointments.  Only appointments that have been pre-booked up until 9pm tonight can be taken
• Meetings will be open for up to 5 minutes at which point they will automatically close. At this point the next round of meetings will begin
• The video technology in use requires that participants have a web cam and microphone. This should be tested prior to the meeting starting
• Chrome (internet browser) is recommended for use on a laptop/PC/Tablet or smartphone as it’s best for connectivity.  Safari (internet browser) is recommended for iPhone/iPad.
• Microsoft Teams, Zoom or any other software that may have control over your microphone/webcam should be closed before joining the parents evening video meeting
• If you encounter a grey screen where you expect a video meeting it is an indication that your device/computer cannot connect to the video meeting server.  If possible, we recommend trying a different internet connection or even a different internet browser. If still unsuccessful and if you have access to another device then it should be used.

Video help guides are available in a previous post should you require further assistance.

 

Over the next few weeks the Pupil Support team will be conducting option interviews with our current S2- S5 pupils. As you will be aware this is a very important time of the year for all the pupils and parents as it will not only determine courses for next session but it confirms the possible routes for gaining future qualifications.

With this in mind and to help inform parents and pupils we have provided option information booklets containing each subject available for S5/6 and for S4 (S3 Booklets will be added shortly). These booklets detail course aims, structure and qualification levels on offer.

Please click on the link below to access the appropriate Booklet and option form

S5 and 6 Option Booklet Master 2022-23

S5-S6-Final-Option-Form-2022-23

S4 Into S5 Options – FAQ

S3 into S4 Option Booklet Master 2022-23

This coming Tuesday February 8th we are planning to host an online drop in session for the parents/carers of next sessions S4-S6 pupils. During this time we will be able to provide feedback on SQA related issues, the upcoming option process and any matter concerning the Senior Phase qualifications

As a prelude to this we will post a short video on this website on Monday 7th February explaining the Senior Phase option process and the pathways into Further/Higher education and the world of work.

We hope that you can join us on Tuesday evening between 6.30 and 7pm when we will be available to answer any of your relevant questions. Parents will receive log in details by text on Monday.

University of Strathclyde Space School Applications Now Open (Friday 4 February 2022)

Following the success of our virtual Scottish Space School programme in June 2021, the University of Strathclyde, in collaboration with Wood Plc, are delighted to be offering the programme again in 2022 for school pupils in S5.

Given that restrictions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic still remain in place for the University, the 2022 programme will also be going ahead online and will be running from Monday 13 – Friday 17 June 2022.

We have developed an online offering which will provide an opportunity to learn from some of the world’s leading figures in space travel, including NASA Astronauts and engineers. There are 100 places available on the programme and we ask that you bring this to the attention of S5 pupils who have a talent for mathematics and physical sciences.

The programme will run throughout the week beginning 13 June 2022 with virtual sessions taking place as follows:

• Monday 13 June 2022:

Morning Session: 09:15 – 12:30

Afternoon Session: 14:00 – 15:30

• Tuesday 14 June 2022:

Morning Session: 09:15 – 12:30

Afternoon Session: 14:00 – 15:30

• Wednesday 15 June 2022:

Morning session: 09:15 – 12:30

Evening session: 18:00 – 19:00*

• Thursday 16 June 2022:

Morning session: 09:15 – 12:30

Afternoon session: 14:00 – 15:30

• Friday 17 June 2022:

Afternoon session only: 14:00 – 16:00

*The evening session on Wednesday 15 June 2022 is our annual ‘Evening with NASA’ presentation which will be open to the public to also attend online. Further details will be published and advertised on our website in due course and we can also circulate the details to yourselves.

Throughout the week, participants will hear from staff at the university and Wood Plc who will provide an insight into studying and working in the field of engineering, as well as hearing from colleagues at the NASA Johnston Space Centre. Participants will also take part in a group project throughout the week which they will present to a panel of judges made up of staff from the University, Wood Plc and NASA on the final afternoon with a prize awarded to the winning team. Participants must be able to commit to attending all sessions as listed above.

Further information and the online application form are available on the Space School website:

https://www.strath.ac.uk/engineering/scottishspaceschool/

The deadline for applications is Monday 28 February 2022. The selection panel will meet early in March and all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by Friday 25 March 2022. In the application form, pupils are asked to supply the name and contact details for a teacher who can provide a statement in support of their application. Teachers will receive an automated email which will include a designated link to the online application in order to submit their statement. We ask that teacher statements are submitted online by Monday 7 March 2022, in order for the application to be considered.

Unfortunately, we will not be running the week-long ‘Learning Journey to NASA’ trip in 2022.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr Sheridan nlsheridang@northlan.org.uk