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
SUBJECTS |
S1 |
S2 |
S3 |
|
English |
4 |
4 |
4 |
|
Maths |
4 |
4 |
4 |
|
Modern Languages |
3 |
3 |
3* |
*French, Spanish or Skills for Work |
Social Studies: Geography |
2 |
2 |
2* |
*Choose 1 or both Social Subjects |
Social Studies: History |
2 |
2 |
||
Science |
3 |
3 |
3* |
“Choose 1, 2 or 3 Sciences |
Expressive Arts: Art & Design |
2 |
1 |
3* |
*Choose 1, 2 or 3 Expressive Arts |
Expressive Arts: Drama |
1 |
1 |
||
Expressive Arts: Music |
1 |
1 |
||
Technologies |
2 |
2 |
2* |
*Choose 1, 2 or 3 Technologies |
Health & Wellbeing: PE |
3 |
3 |
3* |
|
Health & Wellbeing: HFT |
1 |
2 |
||
RME |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
PSE |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Interdisciplinary Learning/Electives |
2 |
2 |
6* |
*Can choose additional 3 electives from any curricular area |
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