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Welcome to Firrhill High School October 4 2017 Why Firrhill? Whats good about the school? Whats good about the school? 41% - Teachers Whats good about the school? 41% - Teachers 21% - Friendly Whats good about the school? 41%

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Welcome to Firrhill High School

October 4 2017

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Why Firrhill?

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What’s good about the school?

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What’s good about the school? 41% - Teachers

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What’s good about the school? 41% - Teachers 21% - Friendly

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What’s good about the school? 41% - Teachers 21% - Friendly What’s not?

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What’s good about the school? 41% - Teachers 21% - Friendly What’s not? 16% - Timetable times

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What’s good about the school? 41% - Teachers 21% - Friendly What’s not? 16% - Timetable times 9% - Expedition

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What’s good about the school? 41% - Teachers 21% - Friendly What’s not? 16% - Timetable times 9% - Expedition – Vietnam 

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S4 5+ at Level 3 or better 5+ at Level 4 or better 5+ at Level 5 or better 2015-16 2016-17 2015-16 2016-17 2015-16 2016-17 % 80% 88% 73% 87% 51% 65% % Level 4 Literacy & Numeracy % Level 5 Literacy & Numeracy 2015 2016 2017 2015 2016 2017 Firrhill 95 98 97 80 85 89 Edinburgh 92 95 97 74 79 83 National 94 96 97 76 83 85

“Improvement in [pupil] performance is very good.”

(Inspection Report 2015)

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S5 1+ Highers 3+ Highers 5+ Highers 2015-16 2016-17 2015-16 2016-17 2015-16 2016-17 % 62% 66% 43% 44% 23% 25%

“Improvement in [pupil] performance is very good.”

(Inspection Report 2015)

S6 3+ Highers 5+ Highers 1+ Advanced Highers 2015-16 2016-17 2015-16 2016-17 2015-16 2016-17 % 51% 51% 42% 38% 27% 23%

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Leaver Destinations 2015/16

Category Firrhill Edinburgh National Overall Positive 97% 94% 93%

Employment 18% 23% 22% Higher Education 45% 39% 40% Further Education 26% 27% 27% Training 4% 3% 3% Voluntary Work 2% >1% >1% Unemployed 3% 5% 6%

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  • Mitch Wilkins – Head Girl
  • Alan Rowan – Head Boy

Pupils

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  • Helping hands – 3 Day Visit and First two Weeks
  • Prefects – Reassuring presence at breaks and lunches
  • Clubs / Paired Reading/Buddies in Class/Mentors

Support that new S1 pupils receive from Senior pupils

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  • Mentor – Discusses progress and achievements
  • Pupil Support Leader – PSE Education and targeted support
  • Support for Learning Leader and staff – Additional Assessment

Arrangements / Pupil Support Assistant Hours

Support that pupils receive from Staff

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Pupil Support Team

Ewan Brodie Pupil Support Leader Shona Dunn Pupil Support Leader Martin Hollis Pupil Support Leader Sarah Kerr Pupil Support Leader Clare Adams Support for Learning Leader

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  • Primary :

World of Work / 3-Day Visit / Holiday Headstart

  • Secondary :

Exchange of information / Team teaching English / Information Session

Transition: A Two Way Process

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