Careers Education Careers Scotland
is involved with parents and pupils at various stages from S2 onwards.
A Careers Adviser attends Parents' Evenings for S2, S4, S5/S6
and is available for consultation.
Once a week, at key stages in the year, the Careers Adviser holds
a lunchtime 'look-in' session. Pupils from any year are welcome
to come along for careers information.
Careers Service staff will be involved with any relevant initiatives
for S2 pupils throughout the year
e.g. subject choice. All S2 pupils are also given an introduction
to the Careers Library by the Careers Adviser.
Careers Advisers take part in presentations on options available
to pupils in S4/5/6 e.g. jobs, training, further and higher education
and staying on at school. Interviews will take place as requested:
senior pupils make self-referrals when needed.
A Higher Education Convention is held in September in the Galashiels
Campus of Heriot Watt University. There is an opportunity for
parents to attend this event.
Address of Area Careers Office:
Careers Scotland (Borders)
Waukrigg Mill
Duke Street
Galashiels. TD1 1QD
Tel: 01896 754884
The Area Careers Office is open during school holidays. It is
advisable to phone for an appointment.
Work Experience
It is hoped that every pupil in S4 will have the opportunity of
Work Experience lasting one week. The aim of this scheme is to
help prepare pupils for the transition from School to Employment
by giving them an opportunity to take part in the work of a firm.
Pupils are able to experience a continuous spell in a working atmosphere
and can gain first hand knowledge of what any particular job entails.
Work Experience can therefore assist in personal development, as
well as being an aid in the choice of a suitable career.
University/College Applications/References
When students are ready to apply for a place at University or
College, they see a member of the Senior Management Team (or Guidance
Teacher) to get advice on completing their application. When the
form has been completed the student meets with a member of the
Management Team to discuss the completion of the reference. Teachers
are consulted on current courses and the student's reports over
recent years are checked. (All students intending to leave school
receive an "applications pack" giving information on
the help available).
Parents Guide to Applying to University
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