Options
At Ysgol Aberconwy we aim to prioritise every pupil in years 9 and 11 when it is time to make decisions about options. This year will be no different even if our circumstances are unique in the face of an ongoing pandemic. As a result, we have considered how we can provide a personal approach to the process whilst keeping everyone safe. We are making the options information available electronically on our school website rather than as paper copies. The timeline for each year group has been set out, so that all stakeholders are clear about the process and expectations. You will see that there are various points in the process where we plan to offer one to one discussions with subject teachers, form teachers and staff involved in the option process. We hope you find this approach informative and easy to use. If you have any questions that you cannot find an answer to by clicking on the relevant year group and reading through the material provided, then please contact Mrs Sewell or the year team.
Prospectus
Options Form
Events
Timeline
Timeline for KS4 Options
January 2021
23/2/21
26/3/21
16/4/21
26/4/21 to 30/4/21
30/4/21
To be confirmed
July 2021
1/9/21
18/9/21
Webpage goes live with the KS4 option information, including the Option Booklet
Virtual Open Evening for parents and pupils
Initial option choices submitted
Option columns prepared based on pupil choices
Virtual meetings between form tutors, pupils and parents
Final option choices submitted. Discussions with pupils and parents will follow if there are any subjects that cannot run because of lack of interest.
College taster day for pupils who have selected to study a college course
New timetables distributed to pupils ready for September
Pupils start in year 10 with their option choices
Two week window for any changes ends for all year 10 pupils
Careers Wales Support
Please see the short animation below for parents explaining the support available from Careers Wales
You can also download a letter from Careers Wales with more information by clicking here.
Prospectus
Linc Prospectuses
Application Form
Events
Timeline
Timeline for KS5 Options
January 2021
2/2/21
10/2/21
5/3/21
26/3/21
July 2021
19/8/21
1/9/21
1/9/21
2/9/21
Webpage goes live with the KS5 option information, including the Option Booklet and LINC prospectus
Virtual Open Evening for parents and pupils
Virtual LINC Information Event for pupils
Initial option choices submitted
Option columns prepared based on pupil choices
Final option form and interview time posted to pupils
GCSE results day for pupils
1:1 interviews for pupils with teachers to discuss option choices
Final option choices submitted by pupils
Pupils start in year 12 with their option choices
Careers Wales Support
Sofia Enston Year 11 Opp Awareness from Gyrfa Cymru Careers Wales on Vimeo.
Please click on the following links to see a letter and the Planning Ahead Booklet for Parents from Careers Wales.