The S1 – S3 curriculum provides a Broad General Education structured around the 8 curriculum areas, interdisciplinary learning and opportunities for personal achievement. In S1/S2 most classes are mixed ability, but Maths, English and Modern Languages are set. Courses are differentiated to allow pupils to proceed at a pace suited to their level of attainment.
S1 & S2 Subjects
The table below shows the subjects and periods studied in S1 and S2
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SUBJECTS |
S1 |
S2 |
S3 |
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English |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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Maths |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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Modern Languages |
3 |
3 |
3* |
*French, Spanish or Skills for Work |
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Social Studies: Geography |
2 |
2 |
2* |
*Choose 1 or both Social Subjects |
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Social Studies: History |
2 |
2 |
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Science |
3 |
3 |
3* |
“Choose 1, 2 or 3 Sciences |
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Expressive Arts: Art & Design |
2 |
1 |
3* |
*Choose 1, 2 or 3 Expressive Arts |
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Expressive Arts: Drama |
1 |
1 |
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Expressive Arts: Music |
1 |
1 |
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Technologies |
2 |
2 |
2* |
*Choose 1, 2 or 3 Technologies |
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Health & Wellbeing: PE |
3 |
3 |
3* |
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Health & Wellbeing: HFT |
1 |
2 |
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RME |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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PSE |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Interdisciplinary Learning/Electives |
2 |
2 |
6* |
*Can choose additional 3 electives from any curricular area |
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S1 IDL
Interdisciplinary Learning or IDL is about making links across subjects. In S1, there are 3 IDL planned experiences each lasting 12 weeks.
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Media and Literacy |
Students develop skills in literacy and media studies through an exploration of the theme of superheroes |
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Expressive Arts: Art, Music, Drama |
Students explore the theme of Childhood and the UN Rights of the Child. Visit to the Childhood Museum in the Royal Mile. |
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Modern Languages and Technology |
Students learn Spanish in an employability context. Students use their new skills to conduct interviews in Spanish. |
S2 Electives
S2 students are about to make choices from new exciting electives offered on Wednesday afternoons. The Elective programme lasts for a block of 12 weeks. S2 students will choose 3 Electives over the year.
To find out about the electives click here
S3 Electives
S3 Curriculum with electives
Further information about the Broad General Education in Scottish Secondary Schools can be found at:
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/parentzone/index.asp