{"id":2147,"date":"2022-04-20T11:10:55","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T11:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/es\/nicolsoninstitute\/?p=2147"},"modified":"2022-04-20T11:10:55","modified_gmt":"2022-04-20T11:10:55","slug":"school-curriculum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/es\/nicolsoninstitute\/2022\/04\/20\/school-curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"School Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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S1 to S3<\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

For students who are Gaelic speakers, we continue the development of their competency by creating classes of fluent Gaelic Speakers in a range of subjects. This opens up opportunities for use of Gaelic in the classroom ranging from simple commands to full delivery of lessons.<\/p>\n

S4 to S6<\/h4>\n

Subject Choices
\nOnce pupils have completed Level 3 CfE experiences and outcomes, they begin work on courses which are designed to cover some aspects of Level 4 CfE experiences and outcomes as well as addressing the SQA requirements for National 4 and 5. S3 and S4 pupils take a maximum of eight courses. Courses are National Qualifications at Access, Intermediate or Standard Grade level and are certificated by SQA. A full listing of courses can be found in the\u00a0Options Booklet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Subjects studied should normally include:<\/p>\n

\u2022 English
\n\u2022 Mathematics
\n\u2022 Creative or Aesthetic subjects – Art and Design, Music, Physical Education
\n\u2022 Sciences – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science; Languages- French, Gaidhlig\/Gaelic, Latin, German; Social Sciences- Geography, History, Religious and Moral Studies
\n\u2022 Technological subjects – Accounting, Administration, Business Management, Computing, Home Economics, Craft and Design, Graphic Communication, Technological Studies<\/p>\n

The school is increasing the range of vocationally based courses on offer to pupils both on The Nicolson campus and through links with Lews Castle College.<\/p>\n

Core Subjects
\nIn addition to the main courses all students will take core PE, core RE and PSE (Personal and Social Education).<\/p>\n

S5 and S6 pupils choose a range of subjects to study at different levels. In S5 pupils take five full courses, to each of which is devoted five hours a week.<\/p>\n

Subjects may be offered at National 4 or 5, Higher or Advanced Higher level depending on demand. A full list can be found within the\u00a0Options Booklet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

These courses include:<\/p>\n

\u2022 English
\n\u2022 Mathematics
\n\u2022 Science – Biology, Chemistry, Physics
\n\u2022 Language – French, Spanish, Latin, Gaelic\/Gaidhlig
\n\u2022 Creative and Aesthetic Subjects – Art and Design, Music, Media Studies, Physical Education
\n\u2022 Social Subjects – Geography, History, Modern Studies, Classical Studies, Religious Moral and Philosophical Studies
\n\u2022 Technological Subjects – Administration, Business Management, Computing, Information Systems, Home Economics, Practical Cookery, Fashion and Textile Technology, Craft and Design, Graphic Communication, Technological Studies, Product Design, Practical Woodwork Skills, Engineering Craft Skills, Energy Skills for Work<\/p>\n

Links with the\u00a0Lews Castle College<\/a>\u00a0give pupils access to courses such as Intermediate 2 and Higher Care.<\/p>\n

A complete visual representation of school curriculum structure from the ages of 3 to 18 is available as a pdf\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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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<\/p>\n

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