English

Aims and Objectives It is the aim of the English Department to provide teaching and learning of the highest quality, in a stimulating, inclusive and safe environment.  We work to help pupils achieve well on their courses, and to develop skills and confidence in preparation for the world beyond school. Ethos:  The English Department promotes an ethos of collegiality, mutual respect and professionalism among its staff; collaboration and cross-curricular activities

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ICT Faculty

This Faculty consists of Senior Phase Administration, Business Management and Computing Science as well as S1-S3 BGE. Each class teacher has made sure all pupils in the Business Studies and Computing Science Faculty have been set up with either Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams. Teachers use Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams for lessons or to store resources / post dates of homework and tests so all pupils can access this

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ICT 2022 Exams

National 5 Administration and IT Higher Administration and IT National 5 Business Management Higher Business Management National 5 Computing Science Higher Computing Science Advanced Higher Computing Science

ICT Senior Phase

Administration and IT We offer this subject at National 4 – Higher level. The aim of this course is to: develop a basic understanding of administration in the workplace and key legislation affecting employees; to develop an appreciation of good customer care to develop IT skills and use them to perform administrative tasks Business Management We offer this subject at National 4 – Higher level. The course consists of 3

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ICT Faculty

INTRODUCTION This Faculty consists of Senior Phase Administration, Business Management and Computing Science as well as S1-S3 BGE.   BROAD GENERAL EDUCATION SENIOR PHASE CLASS WORK USEFUL LINKS EXAMS 2022   S1 All pupils will have one period a week of ICT which consists of a combination of learning / developing their ICT skills using Microsoft packages such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, publisher and powerpoint.  Pupils will also learn

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Art & Design

Introduction to the Department We live in a fast moving, exciting, visual world where we are exposed to new images, products and fashions on a daily basis. Everything we are exposed to whether 2 or 3 dimensional has been created by designers and/or artists. The possibilities for being imaginative and creative are endless, and increasing. The study of the Art & Design Courses will be broad, varied and challenge your

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School Curriculum

S1 to S3 In S1 to S3 all students follow a broad general education which involves covering CfE Levels 2 and 3 through studies in: English, Mathematics, Science, Languages – Gaelic/Gaidhlig, French or Latin, Geography, History, Art, Music Technical, Home Economics, Physical Education, Religious Education with inter-disciplinary learning and a range of Electives. Pupils may also opt into the School of Rugby. For students who are Gaelic speakers, we continue

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Parent Council

The Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 gives parents the right to receive information about their children’s education and to be represented and have their views expressed through a Parent Council. Minutes of Parent Council meetings and the Annual Report are available on request. The Nicolson Institute Parent Council was constituted on 11th June 2008 and a copy of the constitution document is available online here. The current membership of the Council is

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School Uniform

For some years we have been promoting the wearing, by pupils, of school uniform, i.e. pupils dressing in such a way as to be clearly seen as belonging to The Nicolson Institute Community. Pupils must at all times be dressed smartly. Pupils at all stages have the option of wearing the traditional uniform of: • Black badged blazer • White shirt and school tie • Grey or black trousers or

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