S3 Core Subjects
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English & Literacy
The English course continues to develop and assess skill in the areas of Reading, Writing, Talking and Listening while developing the four capacities of a Curriculum for Excellence: Confident Individual; Responsible Citizen; Successful Learner; Effective Contributor.
The English course continues to develop and assess skill in the areas of Reading, Writing, Talking and Listening while developing the four capacities of a Curriculum for Excellence: Confident Individual; Responsible Citizen; Successful Learner; Effective Contributor.
Using a variety of teaching strategies, teachers support learners to develop their social and academic skills while studying a broad range of texts and literature. The new curriculum enables us to provide breadth and depth to the learning experience in contexts relevant to life today. In English, we do this through texts which focus on topical issues.
Over the three years of the Broad General Education we ensure that all our learners follow the same course, develop the same set of skills and benefit from similar learning activities in a supportive and productive learning environment.
Over the three years of the Broad General Education we ensure that all our learners follow the same course, develop the same set of skills and benefit from similar learning activities in a supportive and productive learning environment.
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Mathematics & Numeracy
Learners will be given the opportunity to build on their previous experiences. Learning in Maths will enable all students to:
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Personal and Social Education
Our S3 PSE programme maintains progression in topics and skills previously studied. The main themes that will be covered are: Mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing; Planning for choice and change; Substance misuse; Relationships, sexual health and parenthood. We will also focus on giving all our young people the opportunity to achieve a Health and Wellbeing Award accredited through SQA.
Our S3 PSE programme maintains progression in topics and skills previously studied. The main themes that will be covered are: Mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing; Planning for choice and change; Substance misuse; Relationships, sexual health and parenthood. We will also focus on giving all our young people the opportunity to achieve a Health and Wellbeing Award accredited through SQA.
Physical Education
In S3 core PE lessons pupils participate in a range of team sports, individual games and aesthetic activities. Pupils revisit activities they have participated in during S1-2 PE lessons, but are also introduced to new sports e.g. handball.
In S3 core PE lessons pupils participate in a range of team sports, individual games and aesthetic activities. Pupils revisit activities they have participated in during S1-2 PE lessons, but are also introduced to new sports e.g. handball.
Core RME
All S3 pupils will study core RME for one period per week.
In S3, the focus shifts from learning about different religions to looking at key issues within society such as crime and justice and medical ethics and how different religions and non-religious groups respond to these challenges.
We focus on developing our pupils’ skills in a wide range of areas from communication (both written and oral) to teamwork and critical thinking. The lessons that we offer are focused around debate and discussion and encourage pupils to consider a wide range of views and opinions and connect them to their own.
All S3 pupils will study core RME for one period per week.
In S3, the focus shifts from learning about different religions to looking at key issues within society such as crime and justice and medical ethics and how different religions and non-religious groups respond to these challenges.
We focus on developing our pupils’ skills in a wide range of areas from communication (both written and oral) to teamwork and critical thinking. The lessons that we offer are focused around debate and discussion and encourage pupils to consider a wide range of views and opinions and connect them to their own.
