Issue Number 04 | November 2019
Ayrshire College Applications
Ayrshire College August 2020 course applications are now open! Follow the link to the
courses and apply – https://www1.ayrshire.ac.uk/. See Gemma Fraser, our Careers
Advisor, for more information.
Careers and Options Evenings 2020
Marr College also has its annual Careers and Options Evening on Wednesday 5 th February
from 6pm – 8pm. This will feature industry professionals, colleges, universities and also
teachers sharing information about courses that are available right here at Marr. Come
along for more details on apprenticeships, subject choices and more. Book your place by
clicking on the ticket logo:
You might also want to try the Subject Choices tool available at My World of Work
(@mywowscotland) to help you consider which subjects you would enjoy.
https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/tools/subject-choices
S6 Study Tips Extravaganza
Written by Anya Joyner, S6
“Plan ahead and factor in time for
breaks. Look after yourself, eat healthily
to fuel your brain. You will work better if
you are not exhausted so be sure not to
leave everything to the last minute. Avoid
time stealers e.g. social media and other
distractions. Make good use of your
resources, remember you can find notes
and presentations on MS Teams, the SQA
site has past papers and marking
instructions which are also very useful. The
SQA Understanding Standards website is
excellent to help you with exam
technique and gives insight into how
marks are allocated.” Mrs McFetridge
“I would say that it is important to work
hard but make sure that you take regular
breaks so as not to overload yourself. My
advice would be to do lots of past paper
questions because these will help you with
exam technique which is also important.
You can find past paper questions and
assignments on the SQA website along
with marking instructions and any files that
you need. Remember to stay mentally
and physically healthy!”
David Owens, 6P
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