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Pupils will be trained as either Book Buddies or Number Buddies Book Buddy Tutors will work 1:1 with a primary pupil on a weekly basis to develop their reading fluency, accuracy, confidence and enjoyment. Number Buddy Tutors will work with a small group of primary pupils to develop their numeracy skills and confidence through games and activities. |
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Through involvement pupils will develop a wide number of skills:
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Pupils will be involved in range school activities which may include organising the S5/6 Burns Supper, organising regularly charity events, making up House quizzes and updating school display boards. |
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Through involvement pupils will develop a wide number of skills:
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Pupils will be able to work towards achieving an SQA Personal Development Unit Award |
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Dance leadership will allow pupils to develop vital leadership skills and improve their confidence. They will learn how to develop their choreographic skills and how to plan, lead and evaluate dance sessions. |
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The NPA in Film and Media at SCQF level 6 introduces learners to techniques that are important in the film sector. This NPA develops knowledge and understanding of film and media together with practical, technical and transferable skills such as resource management, problem solving, planning and communication skills. The qualification has two mandatory units:
together with optional units that range across feature writing, storytelling and the creative process, to directing, video editing and media photography. |
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Through involvement pupils will develop a wide number of skills:
Experience gained would be excellent for inclusion in a personal statement and would aid anyone looking for further study in Film, TV Studies, Media, Creative Industries or Photography. This would also be good for students looking to study Film, TV or Media at NESCOL. |
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Pupils will run the Happy Café Business Enterprise which is available to the local community, and be involved in coming up with and implementing new ideas for community projects, or supporting existing local projects. |
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Pupils will set up an enterprise making and selling products |
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PC Passport is designed for anyone who wants to develop or improve their IT skills. Much of this course will be completed self-study. These courses are highly vocational, focusing on industry-standard software and skills. You will learn transferrable skills that can be used in many different environments – different kinds of workplace, education and training and even in your personal life and hobbies. |
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Through involvement pupils will develop a wide number of skills:
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Pupils will have the opportunity to work towards achieving an SQA qualification:
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This activity involves mentoring and supporting younger pupils, who may require extra help either in class or on an individual basis with subjects across the curriculum. Mentors are deployed to the subjects that they are most familiar with. Mentors may also be asked to work with pupils who have a reduced timetable due to medical needs. They may also be asked to work with pupils whose self-esteem needs a boost. From time to time, a mentor may be asked to read or scribe for an S1/2 pupil in an assessment or classwork. Helping with project work within the ASN department and in particular the Enhanced Learning Suite would also be a very important part of the work |
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Please note ‘Peer Mentoring Year 2’ on the choice form is for S6 pupils who have already taken Peer Mentoring in S5. |
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Experience gained would be excellent for inclusion in a personal statement and would be a huge asset for those who wish to enter teaching or a caring profession. Pupils will have the opportunity to work towards achieving
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The course provides a general introduction and the necessary practical skills associated with Photography, as well as supporting and encouraging pupils to develop an interest in the genre |
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*Pupils do not require personal photography equipment to undertake this course |
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The Religion, Belief and Values Award helps learners to deepen their knowledge and understanding of how religion and values can shape and contribute to the lives of individuals and communities. The Award encourages learners to explore and reflect on their personal faith or values, and to deepen their understanding of this through practical engagement in local, national or global communities. The qualification has two mandatory units:
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Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the topic by reflecting on relevant religious and other viewpoints and their personal faith or values. They will have the opportunity to discuss and debate the topic they are investigating. Learners will put their faith or values into action through active engagement in the community, reflect, and critically analyse how the faith or values they have put into action has helped them develop as individuals. They will also develop skills in
Experience gained would be excellent for inclusion in a personal statement and would aid anyone looking for further study in Theology, Social Work, Media, Journalism and social subjects at both college and university. |
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Pupils will work alongside a Science teacher in school to plan a series of fun science lessons for younger learners. As a group the pupils will then deliver these short lessons to groups of pupils at a local primary school or lead a Masterclass for S1 and S2 pupils. Afterwards the group will evaluate the success of these lessons and use this information to plan further lessons. Depending on interests of pupils, there may also be the opportunity to pick |
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If there is time, there may also be the opportunity for interested pupils to pick up Individual Units – working towards an NPA in Applied Science |
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In this course pupils will learn how to plan, deliver and evaluate sports sessions in a variety of activities. These will be delivered to their peers, younger secondary pupils and to primary pupils. Included in the course, pupils will learn how to deliver Play leaders to primary pupils, how to do basic first aid, and the importance of health and safety and child protection. Each pupil will be involved in a project where they will be responsible for delivering an event from the Planning stage right through to the delivery of it. There will also be the expectation that the skills received will be put towards helping out with extra-curricular clubs in school and in the community. There may be the opportunity to receive sports updates and coaching courses from a variety of sports governing bodies. Candidates will benefit from:
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This course will be working towards the following units/award: NPA Sport and Fitness: Team Sport at SCQF level 5 This course will be based on team games. Although there will be an element of personalisation and choice within the course, the team games covered will be negotiated to suit the group and the facilities available whilst still complying with the SQA requirements. The following two units shall be targeted:
Please see Mr Laird to discuss further if you feel you are interested and want to know more. |
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Pupils will work towards: NPA Sport and Fitness: Team Sport at SCQF level 5 |
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Pupils will take on the responsibility of putting on a production. They will be responsible for every element from applying for performing rights, fundraising, paying fees, casting, rehearsal, design and making of costume, set, props. Designing and carrying out lighting, sound, make – up and hair. The end product will involve presentation to an audience over a number of nights. |
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Production of a print or digital school magazine, to be produced termly/annually/biannually depending on demand. Various activities will be required to be undertaken to produce a quality magazine of interest to the entire school community. E.g. pupil interest to be gauged; content to be discussed and decided upon; articles to be researched and written; features to be developed and prepared; DTP skills enhanced; promotion and publication to follow. |
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What does the scheme involve? The scheme offers pupils in S6 the opportunity to study an Open University course at SCQF Level 7. This means that the course would be at a similar level to an Advanced Higher or first year university course. S6 pupils would study the OU course at the same time as their other ‘school’ subjects. Studying in this way provides a genuine higher education experience and an insight into what university or college would be like. You will be an Open University and Mintlaw Academy student at the same time. Students would choose one course from a number that are offered by the Open University. A typical course would last about 15 weeks with a weekly workload of 8 hours on average. Who is YASS suitable for? S6 students who have passed a minimum of 3 Highers in S5. Students need to be motivated, committed, interested, and able to meet deadlines. You will also need to be organised and submit assignments for deadlines, you may have to take part in tutorials and on-line tutor group forums. You will be using study skills guides, the library, the careers website and online resources. Getting started
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