Year 12 Post-GCSE Options Parent Presentation Tuesday 30 th January - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Year 12 Post-GCSE Options Parent Presentation Tuesday 30 th January 2018 Welcome & Whos who Mrs S Stewart: Head of Key Stage 3&4 Careers Mr S Robb: Head of Careers Mrs K Henry: Vice-Principal Mrs N Madden: Principal
Tuesday 30th January 2018
U Explore:
A new and extensive website which pupils can access using the login details
educa6on courses.
able to describe the entry requirements (including relevant subjects), skills required. University / college websites can help.
perhaps through clubs outside school or voluntary
Scouts/Guides, sports teams).
communicaGon, leadership skills, presentaGon skills etc. Look at the school website for more ideas of Extra-curricular areas to get involved in. www.limavadygrammar.org.uk
There are Job opportuniGes across all occupaGonal areas in Northern Ireland BUT there is higher demand in occupaNons relaNng to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). As the world becomes increasingly technology dependent it is anGcipated that STEM areas will grow significantly. This will require people to get a good educaNon in STEM subjects.
What’s Trending! Future Job OpportuniNes in NI & Globally
So`ware development, database development, systems architecture and internet specialist skills, mobile communicaGon, computer games, touch screen technology, satellite navigaGon devices .
Cloud compuGng, mobile technologies, computer games and digital entertainment, cyber-security products and services.
Laboratory technicians, food scienGsts, bio-technology, machine
The following areas are extremely important to the Northern Ireland economy:
Accountants, bank officials, underwriters, insurance and investment brokers, actuaries and pensions advisers.
This includes careers requiring CAD skills, mechanical and electrical engineering skills including at technician level.
Mechanical engineers, research and development managers, physical scienGsts, design and development engineers, biological scienGsts and biochemists.
Ambulance paramedics, Physiotherapists, DenGsts, Veterinary Nursing, Pharmacists, Nurses, Doctors, Dental hygienists, occupaGonal therapists etc.
The following areas are extremely important to the Northern Ireland economy:
choice?
terms of careers?
1. Playing sport or exercising 2. WriGng 3. Playing computer games or using the internet 4. Building or repairing things 5. AcGng, singing, dancing or playing musical instruments 6. Designing and making things 7. BudgeGng your money 8. Aiending youth clubs and meeGng friends 9. Organising Events eg: parGes or trips
Before applying to stay at LGS to study A levels ask these quesNons:
to do?
expected at A level?
However for some students it may make sense to consider NWRC as an opGon for all their course requirements.
q Strabane – 6th Feb q Derry/Londonderry – 7th Feb q Limavady – 8th Feb
submiied as soon as possible.
informaGon.
2 weeks ago there were taster sessions at which some students heard from NWRC about ApprenNceships available. However please note:
West Regional College must have “C” grades in English and MathemaGcs.
– A level Entry (UCAS pts) – Progress to 2nd/3rd Year at uni – Work placement included
– A level Entry (UCAS pts) – Progress to 2nd/3rd Year at uni – Employer focussed study
– A level Entry (UCAS pts) – Progress to Employment or further study – One day at college 4 days working (Earn while you learn)
u The First Year of an A-level Course and is a qualificaGon in its own right. u Two units comprise the AS Level and are normally studied in Year 13. u Two units are studied at A2 Level in Year 14. u Combining the AS (40 %) and A2 (60%) produces the final A level grade.
all careers.
longer than many other vocaGonal-type courses.
the most valued, means by which students can gain access to degree programmes and the world of higher educaGon.
subjects through to complete the full A level in Yr14.
A student scoring approximately 16 points should be capable of four AS Levels. A = 3 points B = 2 points C = 1 point
Each subject has its own entry criteria listed in the subject choices booklet.
Be sure they discuss the differences with subject teachers and listen to their advice.
Coursework is great for gaining confidence, gaining marks, relieving exam pressures etc. BUT…. Are they good at meeGng deadlines? Organised? Etc
Read the subject booklet carefully and make an informed choice.
to study certain courses. Study the booklet. You should always ask a member of the careers staff if you are unsure.
(Some are outlined on the back of the subject booklet)
At Limavady Campus of the NW Regional College: 1. Engineering 2. Health and Social Care 3. Construction 4. Applied Science At Limavady High School: 1. Performing Arts 2. Moving Image Arts
NB: Early indicaNon from the universiNes is that Life and Health Science will be accepted as a ‘Science’ subject for courses such as Nursing but not for courses such as Medicine, Pharmacy and DenNstry. We strongly recommend that you check the entry requirements for your desired career path.
% Of AS or A2 grade How is it assessed? Module Title:
AS 1 33.34% of AS 13.34% of A level Internal Assessment Experimental Techniques AS 2 33.33% of AS 13.33% of A level External Exam Human Body Systems AS 3 33.33% of AS 13.33% of A level External Exam Aspects of Physical Chemistry in Industrial Processes A2 1 20% of A level Internal Assessment ScienGfic Method, InvesGgaGon, Analysis and EvaluaGon A2 2 20% of A level External Exam Organic Chemistry A2 OpNonal Unit 20% of A level External Exam Likely opGon is GeneGcs, Stem cell research and Cloning (but may vary)
(to include a minimum of 70% in the Biology and Chemistry components)
Some universiGes, parGcularly those in the Republic of Ireland may not accept certain applied subjects. Applied subjects include:
Provisional Subject Choices Form
the highest predicted Double Grade. EG: A & B or A* & A
Provisional Subject Choices Form: Example
A or A* = 3 B = 2 C = 1
16 points would be expected to take 4 AS levels.
above, including at least Grade C in English and MathemaGcs.
(The school will take into account medical evidence in relaGon to this).
they fulfil the entry requirements set by the subject department.
they have a sound good behaviour record in Years 11 and 12 or to have a significantly improved behaviour record in Year 12.
Provisional Subject Choices Form
Even if your son or daughter is not planning on returning to LGS aher their GCSE’s please complete the form and return it.
Returning to Study at LGS
v
College and High School.
Read the subject booklet you have received.
v This outlines the Course which pupils would follow in that subject. v It includes informaNon on the form of assessment the A Level uses: for example the % of work within the subject which is assessed by elements of course work throughout the 2 years (called Controlled Assessment). v Also consider which style of assessment suits your child when selecGng certain A levels. v www.limavadygrammar.org.uk
This provisional form is not a final choice but….. n OpGon blocks will be created from the choices made on this form. Pupils will have the
interview process, but only within the confines of the opNon blocks. n Please take this seriously and make an informed choice.
n We do regret that on occasions there have been some subject combinaGons that have not been possible.
n Some courses may not run.
career pathway / further study?
Tues 30th Jan: Parent & Pupil presentaGons Tues 6th Feb: Return Provisional Choice form to Form teacher Pupil interviews: Late Feb/Early March Parental consent form returned (Parental interviews if necessary) Choice of subjects reviewed: At interview on results day in August
n Please read the subject booklet carefully as it will help you make an informed decision. n Research online the necessary subjects and qualificaGons needed for any career. n www.ucas.com n www.university.which.co.uk n www.youtube.com
Physics at A Level so Add. Maths is required. Some accept Technology instead of Physics.
GCSE and Physics or Double Award to GCSE. Maths, Physics and Art to A Level can be
portfolio of work will be required.
GCSE and prefer Chemistry and Biology at A Level.
n Modern Language Courses require two languages at GCSE. n Many Law Courses require a very good GCSE profile but most do not ask for specific subjects at A Level. n Optometry- Double Award or 3 Sciences at GCSE. 2/3 of Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Physics at A Level (see individual courses). Physics not always asked for but very important. n Computer Programming: A-level to include Computing, Mathematics or Software Systems
B in GCSE English and Maths.
students offering Maths and English beyond GCSE.
essential – structured within the classroom setting.
Very high grades!
Top grades!
2/3 of Sciences and Maths at A Level is a preference/ requirement for many courses aptitude tests required for most.
interview preparation essential.
n Must not leave revision until the Easter holidays! n You know your child best. How are they working? How much time was spent preparing for the recent mock examinations? n Have you thought about how they might stick to a realistic revision programme? n Examinations can be stressful and some of that stress can be relieved through preparation. We all know the exams are coming, so prepare early; prepare now!
If you can’t beat them…. there’s an App for that!
Quizlet (Flash cards) & Duolingo (Lanuages)
please inform either:
Sooner rather than later
follow after GCSE and the subjects they will take.
help them become better informed, and ask subject teachers for advice.
thoughtful revision programme.