We at Oban High School believe that the school has a responsibility to ensure that all our youngsters achieve the best possible qualifications. We also believe that we need to nurture and develop their social, emotional and vocational knowledge and skills to enable them to achieve their full potential, throughout their lives. Area Committee Presentation Attainment and Achievement 2010 & 2011 1 SQA Results 2011 Initial Analysis based on Fyfe Data (August Reports) The following comments relate only to the raw data provided by Alastair Fyfe for Argyll and Bute. A more detailed report will follow when the full Fyfe Analysis is published. There are no comments relating to NCDs, Relative or Progressive Values, or comparator schools etc. at this time. Although the Fyfe data has information going back more than the usual 5 years these comments generally look at a five year trend. Green text shows data that is to be commended (within that level); red text shows results and trends that need to be addressed. NOTES Level 3 – Standard grade Foundation and Access 3 Level 4 - Standard Grade General and Intermediate 1 Level 5 – Standard Grade Credit and Intermediate 2 Level 6 – Higher Level 7 – Advanced Higher Percentages are based on the relevant S4 roll School Roll The school roll has remained steady at 1146 (1147 previous year). There were 25 more girls (160) staying on into S5/S6 than boys (135). The number of girls staying on was the highest (77) of the last eight years. 2 Cumulative Whole School Attainment By the end of S4 The percentage of pupils attaining combined English and Maths at Level 3 or above has continued to oscillate between 93% and 97%. The percentage of pupils attaining 5 or more Level 3s, 4s and 5s by the end of S4 fell this year. The percentage gaining 5 or more at Level 5 fell by 3% to 33%. By the end of S5 The number of pupils attaining at 5+ at levels 3 to 6 remained steady. The percentage attaining 3+ at level 6 (Highers) was the highest (27%) since 2004. The percentage attaining 5+ at level 6 rose to 12% compared with 8% and 7% the previous 2 years. The performance of the girls was particularly strong compared with the boys, e.g. the percentage attaining 1+ at level 6 (girls) was 55% compared to 37% (boys) and at 3+ level 6 (girls) was 32% compared to 23% (boys). The girls’ attainment was the highest over the past 5 years. 5+ level 5 (60%), 1+ level 6 (55%), 3+ level 6 (32%) and 5+ level 6 (14%). By end of S6 The percentage attaining 5+ level 6 (Highers) was the highest (25%) since 2005 and was up 9% on the previous year. The attainment of the boys was steady and in line with previous years. The attainment of girls by the end of their schooling was the highest over the past 4 years, e.g. the percentage gaining 5+ Highers was more than double (29%) that of last year and the highest since 2004. 3 The percentage attaining 1 or more Advanced Higher (level 7) rose 3% to 14 % In S4 pupils gained 5 or more credits and a further 2 pupils gained 4 credit passes. In S5 3 pupils passed 2 Highers, 2 passed 3 Highers and 2 passed 5 Highers. In S6 2 pupils passed a further 2 Highers each. Although the sample size is small these results suggest that the concerns raised in recent years regarding under achievement have been successfully addressed. Analysis of Pupils not gaining 5+ NQs at SCQF level 3 (includes LAC / LAAC pupils) In Oban High School session 2010-2011 there were 15 pupils, approximately 7.6% that did not achieve 5 National Qualifications at SCQF level 3 or above. The cohort of consisted of 197 pupils, 96 females and 111 males. This compares with last year’s results for session 2009-2010 where there were 19 pupils, approximately 9%, whom did not achieve 5 National Qualifications at SCQF level 3 or above. The cohort of consisted of 202 pupils, 83 females and 105 males. 4 of these 15 pupils attended a highly supported small teaching group environment due to moderate to severe learning difficulties, only accessing mainstream where appropriate. 5 of these 15 pupils fall under the LAC and LAAC umbrella. 2 of these 15 pupils had severe medical conditions that prevented them attending full time. 4 of these 15 pupils were withdrawn from certain subject areas and did not sit their expected full complement of exams, due to attendance issues and gaps in learning. 4 We at Oban High School believe that the school has a responsibility to ensure that all our youngsters achieve the best possible qualifications. We also believe that we need to nurture and develop their social, emotional and vocational knowledge and skills to enable them to achieve their full potential throughout their lives. ACHIEVEMENTS 2010 - 2011 5 Every term Oban High School holds Achievement Assemblies where we recognise a variety of achievements both in and out of school. Often this recognition involves certificates, the opportunity to perform, or pictures of some activities. S1 Achievements S1 have had a very successful term. The vast majority are well settled and enjoying Oban High School. They have found their feet very quickly, made new friends and are playing a full part in the school community. Earlier on in the year the S1 pupil council was elected and have been involved in making the thoughts and opinions of their registration group known. They are a great asset to the year group and we were all impressed as they delivered the Achievement Assembly at the end of the term. The Achievement Assembly was also an excellent opportunity for new talent to make itself known in the year group. Tom Campbell-Paine 1.4, Kimberley Campbell 1.1 and Aaron Hossain 1.2 are all talented pipers and gave a confident performance at the assembly giving both as group and in solo performances. S1 also has a number of talented dancers who made their debut with the Oban High School Dance Team. 6 The Achievement Assembly is a great opportunity to celebrate the S1 student’s achievements both in and outside of school. There has been an impressive number of students receiving awards and recognition out with the school. There were a considerable number of students who have maintained 100% combined with 100% timekeeping meaning that they had not missed one day of school or been late at all since joining the school in August. These students included: Katherine Tamplin 1.5; Lewis Rutherford 1.8; Lewis Owen 1.10; Heather MacKenzie 1.2; Jamie MacFarlane 1.3; Jack MacAulay 1.9; Aaron Hossain 1.2; Nathan Harris 1.5; Sarah Green 1.2; Amy Gibb 1.4; Erin Cameron 1.6; Corrie Barrow 1.5. Outside of school the students have also been busy and the following students received awards for their involvement in extra curricular activities: Caitlin Workman – 5 Silver Medals at the Oban Otters Swimming Gala. Andrew Watson – Won at a stick and pad drumming solo competition in Campbeltown. Jason Goldie – Received his 3rd Brown Belt in Kickboxing. S2 Achievements S2 have built on last year’s successes and racked up an impressive list of achievements, which are literally too many to be named here. Apologies to all who have not been named. These successes have been both academic and recreational, and achieved both in and out of school. Many of these successes were celebrated at December’s achievement assembly. At the assembly certificates were awarded to pupils whose performance was deemed to be excellent in all their subjects in the individual categories of: behaviour, effort, homework and progress. A total of 49 certificates were awarded, not counting the following pupils who merited certificates in at least 3 of the 4 categories: Alfie Tinline Bartholomew Charlotte Boyd Ciaron Black Rhoanna Black Kirsty Rutherford Kirsty Hetherington Daisy Williams 7 Attendance certificates were awarded to a total of 18 pupils who had maintained a 100% attendance record in the period up to Christmas. The achievement assembly was also an opportunity for pupils to demonstrate their musical and gymnastic talents, which they have in abundance. There were entertaining slots from: Flute solos – Maeve Hannigan and Rachel MacKenzie Pipes and drums – Ellie MacNiven, Cameron, Bennet, Helen Stage, Cammy Scott and Andrew Scott Violin group – Alison Boyd, Merle Harbron and Charlotte Collins Clarinet group – Caitlin Taylor, Holly Strachan, Amy Boyce and Megan Judson The Atlantis dance group The whole event was compered, in his usual unflappable style, by Mathew Hall. The school dance show this year was a huge success and almost 40 girls from S2 took part – 40% of the girls in S2. Two separate S2 groups performed to “Eye of the Tiger” and “Walk it Out.” For many in the audience the highlight of the evening was the excerpt from “Cats” which featured Caitlin Taylor, Maeve Hannigan, Meroula Hondru and Laura Grout from S2. The “Cats” group performed at an international dance event held at Disneyland Paris featuring teams from all over Europe and did brilliantly to come 3rd. 8 Our S2 pipers and drummers Ellie, Cameron and Helen are all now regular members of the Oban High School Pipe Band who swept all before them last year, being crowned World Champions and “Champion of Champions.” Our S2 swimmers have had a wonderful season too, winning many medals on the local, regional and national circuits. Amongst many medal winners were: Connor MacNeil, Aidan MacCuish, Sam Dairon, Isla Duncan, Clare MacKinnon and Abby MacTaggart There are many, many other achievements in our year group – from outstanding football, shinty and badminton players to good citizens who try their best every day.