Learner Pathways
As pupils progress through the curriculum, there are points at which they personalise their experience to suit their aptitudes and abilities.
There are key points where these decisions take place, at the end of S2 into S3 where pupils start to specialise in areas of the curriculum, and S4 through S6 where annually pupils select which qualifications they will embark upon. To support these transitional points, the school provides a range of support materials for pupils. These are made available to pupils and families via the student's Year Group Google Classroom which includes the submission form. Additionally, a copy of the majority of these materials are available below.
S2 into S3 Option Choice Process
Until this point, all pupils have been learning across all curricular areas of the Broad General Education. At this juncture we allow pupils to focus on a more specialised curriculum whilst still maintaining the breadth of Curriculum for Excellence.
The documents to support pupils at this point include:
<< Updated Documents will appear here soon >>
A letter from Mr Heeps year head outlining the process.
01 Parental Letter February 2025
A booklet describing all the courses available and their contents.
02 S2 into S3 Option Choice Booklet 2025
An outline copy of the option sheet for use in discussions at home
03 S2 into S3 Pupil Options Sheet - February 2025
The slide presentation from the S2 into S3 assembly
The S4-S6 is referred to as the senior phase of a pupil's secondary education. Each year, the range of qualifications on offer increases. The pupil's again should access and complete this process from within their Year Group Google Classroom.
S3 into S4 Option Choice Process
The following materials have been produced to support the S3 into S4 option choice process which closes on Friday 17th January 2025.
A letter from Mr Heeps year head outlining the process.
01 - S3 into S4 Learner Pathway Option Choices Letter
A booklet describing all the courses available and their contents.
02 - S3 into S4 National Qualifications Booklet
A paper copy of the option sheet for use in discussions at home
03 - S3 into S4 Pupil Options Sheet Jan 2025
The "My Brighter Future Booklet" outlines the Gradu8 College Provision available to S4 pupils.
04 - My Brighter Future 2024-25
Mr Heeps's Presentation from the Parent/Carer Information Evening held on Wednesday 8th January 2025.
05 - S3 into S4 Information Evening - 2025
A timeline of the options process for S4 pupils.
06 - S3 into S4 Pupil Timeline - January 2025
These materials are also available in their Year Group Google Classroom where the Google Form for submission to the school is located. All pupils must complete the Google form no later than Friday 17th January 2025. If you have any issues completing the form then please contact your child's Pupil Support Teacher.
S4 into S5 Option Choice Process
The following materials have been produced to support the S4 into S5 option choice process which closes on Friday 31st January 2025.
A letter from Miss Aitken year head outlining the process.
01 - Letter from Year Head
Booklets at National and Higher Level describing all the courses available and their contents.
02 - National Qualifications Booklet
03 - SCQF Level 6 and 7 Course Booklet (Higher and Advanced Higher)
The "My Brighter Future Booklet" outlines the Gradu8 College and Foundation Apprenticeship provision available to S5 pupils. You should contact the school to discuss this as an option if you feel this is an appropriate path for you/your young person.
04 - My Brighter Future 2024-25A paper copy of the option sheet for use in discussions at home.
05 - S4 into S5 Pupil Options Sheet - Jan 2025
The Presentation from the Parent/Carer Information Evening held on Wednesday 22nd January 2025.
06 - S5 and S6 Options Information Evening Presentation - Jan 25
These materials are also available in their Year Group Google Classroom where the Google Form for submission to the school is located. All pupils must complete the Google form no later than Friday 31st January 2025. If you have any issues completing the form then please contact your child's Pupil Support Teacher.
S5 into S6 Option Choice Process
The following materials have been produced to support the S5 into S6 option choice process which closes on Friday 14th February 2025.
A letter from Mr Anderson year head outlining the process.
01 - Letter from Year HeadBooklets at National and Higher Level describing all the courses available and their contents.
02 - National Qualifications Booklet
03 - SCQF Level 6 and 7 Course Booklet (Higher and Advanced Higher)
The "My Brighter Future Booklet" outlines the Gradu8 College and Foundation Apprenticeship provision available to S6 pupils. You should contact the school to discuss this as an option if you feel this is an appropriate path for you/your young person.
04 - My Brighter Future 2024-25
A paper copy of the option sheet for use in discussions at home.
05 - S5 into S6 Pupil Options Sheet - Jan 2025
The Presentation from the Parent/Carer Information Evening held on Wednesday 22nd January 2025.
06 - S5 and S6 Options Information Evening Presentation - Jan 25
These materials are also available in their Year Group Google Classroom where the Google Form for submission to the school is located. All pupils must complete the Google form no later than Friday 14th February 2025. If you have any issues completing the form then please contact your child's Pupil Support Teacher.