Study Support – Strathaven Academy

Senior Phase Assessments (Winter Diet)

Our winter assessment timetable for S4, S5 and S6 pupils can be accessed below:

The written prelim exams for S4 will run from Monday, 2 December 2024, to Tuesday, 17 December 2024. It is essential that pupils are aware of the dates and times of their assessments, and we encourage them to speak to their class teacher if they have any questions. If they still require clarification, they are welcome to speak directly with Mr Fleming who is our SQA coordinator.

We are offering S4 pupils two options for study during the prelim exam period (Monday, 2 December – Tuesday, 17 December). Please complete the Google Form here to indicate which option is best for your child. This form contains 5 short questions and it is essential that you complete this to help us with our planning:

Option 1: Study from Home
Option 2: Study at School
For those who choose to study in school, a designated room will be available for independent study. Please note, this will not align with pupils’ usual timetable.

The written prelim exams for S5/6 will run from Monday, 13 January 2025, to Friday, 24 January 2025. It is essential that pupils are aware of the dates and times of their assessments, and we encourage them to speak to their class teacher if they have any questions. If they still require clarification, they are welcome to speak directly with Mr Fleming who is our SQA coordinator.

S5/6 study leave will be provided to all pupils. They should attend all classes up to and including Friday, 10 January 2025 before returning to classes from study leave on Monday, 27 January 2025.

Digital Learning Programmes:

The Achieve Glow tile is an online resource that Senior Phase pupils can use to access study support. There are a large number of study resources available for subjects at National 5 and Higher. All Senior Phase pupils can access this through their Glow login page. If a pupil goes to their Glow launch pad and clicks on the ‘add’ button next to their Glow Apps, they will be able to search for ‘Achieve’ and this will give them access to these resources. The App logo (as shown) is a purple background with a white circle containing the letter A in purple text and the word ACHIEVE shown in white text.

Mr Fleming posted further information on how to access ACHIEVE online resources on the S4, S5 and S6 year group Google classrooms on Tuesday, 29 October 2024. This can be found in the classwork tab under the Supported Study section (as shown in the image).

As part of the National e-Learning Offer, e-sgoil offer support to schools and learners. The e-sgoil programme provides live and interactive online webinars, delivered by experienced and fully GTCS-registered subject specialist teachers. The service is completely free for learners. Clicking here will take you directly to the e-sgoil homepage, while clicking here will take you directly to the e-sgoil Study Support programme for session 2024-2025.

e-Sgoil has also refreshed and updated their Senior Phase Learning Spaces which have been created using Thinglink. These contain a vast array of support materials in many subjects studied at Senior Phase Level. The easy-to-navigate Learning Spaces have been developed by specialist teachers to help S4-6 learners consolidate their learning and prepare for assessment.

In addition to subject specific content, each Learning Space contains links to additional support resources including a Health & Wellbeing Chillspace, an Exam Mindset Guide and Study Skills advice. Generic links to resource collections such as SCHOLAR, BBC Bitesize and West OS are also included along the bottom menu bar. You can access the Thinglink by clicking here.

The WEST OS Glow tile is another online resource that pupils can use to access study support. There are a large number of pre-recorded video lessons available for each subject at all levels. All pupils can access this through their Glow login page. If a pupil goes to their Glow launch pad and clicks on the ‘add’ button next to their Glow Apps, they will be able to search for ‘West OS’ and this will give them access to these resources. The App logo (as shown) is a multicoloured circle on a black background with West OS in white text in the middle of the circle. The direct link is available here.

The SCHOLAR Glow tile is another online resource that Senior Phase pupils can use to access study support. There are a large number of study resources available for multiple subjects at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher. All Senior Phase pupils can access this through their Glow login page. If a pupil goes to their Glow launch pad and clicks on the ‘add’ button next to their Glow Apps, they will be able to search for ‘SCHOLAR’ and this will give them access to these resources. The App logo (as shown) is a white S on a square blue background.

Strathaven Academy Universal Target Setting Information:

Senior Phase Universal Target Setting Presentation_ February 2024

Strathaven Academy Study Guides:

Strathaven Academy Study Planning Guide

Strathaven Academy Study skills pupil booklet

Additional resources to help with exam revision:

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Revision Websites_ Strathaven Academy

The following PowerPoints have been prepared by Strathaven Academy senior pupils to support revision:

Strathaven Academy Supported Study Sessions:

We are offering supported study sessions in a range of subjects for S4 – S6 pupils. Pupils should speak to their class teacher for more information. The whole school supported study timetable is available below:

Strathaven Academy_ Supported Study 2023-2024 – Subject Order

Easter School Supported Study Sessions

We will be offering in-person supported study sessions for S4-S6 pupils during the school holiday period in April 2025. Further information will be posted here closer to the time.