All learners have the opportunity to inform change that has a positive impact on their wellbeing and achievements. Learners regularly share their views and ‘you said, you did’ is celebrated at weekly assemblies.
Pastoral Representatives sharing their views on the curriculum.
Learners informing improvements by sharing good practice in learning and teaching.
There are many opportunities to lead change across our school community. For example, leading the Eco and Diversity committees, Pastoral Representatives, Ambassador faculty roles, Learning and Teaching Ambassadors, Curriculum, Charities and STEAM Ambassadors
Learners leading our Learning and Teaching committee
Learners have opportunities to engage in creative thinking. All learners can participate in our learner enquiry project. Read all about our learners as enquirers
https://www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/education/blog/studentsasenquirersusingphotostoriestoevidence/
Watch our film https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Sh_3ElC0YiIxM7ifhr2ByMCmo78lYxg/view
Our learners are learning and leading sustainability across our school community. Their progress was captured by the BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jgk4k8
Senior phase learners lead various initiatives including peer mentoring, extra-curricular clubs, Mentors for the Prevention of Violence and raising attainment in classes. Their aim is to support learners to develop resilience and confidence to lead their own learning and to lead others’ learning.
STEAM Ambassadors leading across the school.
We also offer various volunteering opportunities to encourage our young people to support our local community and develop skills for learning, life and work. Learners can find out more information at our volunteering fayre.