{"id":63,"date":"2024-11-29T14:57:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T14:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/?page_id=63"},"modified":"2026-01-14T13:47:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:47:09","slug":"social-subjects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/curriculum\/social-subjects\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Subjects &amp; RMPS"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Social Subjects<\/h2>\n<table style=\"align-items: flex-start;justify-content: flex-start;margin-top: 0px;padding-top: 0px;border: none;border-collapse: collapse;width: 70%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border: none\">\n<td style=\"border: none;padding: 0\">\n<h2>Staff<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Paul Grimes &#8211; Faculty Head<\/li>\n<li>Stacey Armour<\/li>\n<li>Lisa Martin<\/li>\n<li>Ciara Mussen<\/li>\n<li>Alex Graham<\/li>\n<li>Tom Baldrick<\/li>\n<li>Alicia Dearie<\/li>\n<li>Hannah Burns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;padding: 0\">\n<h2>News<\/h2>\n<p><ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2026\/01\/15\/s3-ypi-winners\/\">S3 YPI Winners<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/10\/10\/ypi-launch-2025\/\">YPI Launch for S3<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/02\/14\/s1-southside-modern-studies-quiz\/\">S1 Southside Modern Studies Quiz<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Introduction to the Social Subjects &amp; RMPS Faculty<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our faculty is dedicated to exploring the ways people, cultures, and beliefs have shaped the world. Social Studies helps students understand History, Geography, Sociology and Politics, providing a better understanding of the events and ideas that influence societies. Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies looks at the world\u2019s many faiths, spiritual traditions, and philosophies, encouraging respect for diversity and shared human experiences. Together, these subjects offer valuable insights into the past, present, and future, preparing students to think critically and compassionately about the world around them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">S1-S3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> BGE<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Broad General Education in Social Subjects and Religious, Moral, and Philosophical Studies (RMPS) plays a vital role in shaping a child\u2019s understanding of the world and their place in it. These subjects help students explore critical themes such as conflict, protests, climate change, and sustainability, encouraging them to think deeply about societal and global challenges. Through in History, Geography, Modern Studies, and RMPS, students learn to analyse the causes of conflicts, evaluate the impact of protests in bringing about change, and understand the importance of preserving our environment for future generations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A key strength of this education lies in the development of meta-skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical reasoning. By studying real-world issues, like the struggles for civil rights or global efforts to address climate change, students build the ability to assess information, consider multiple perspectives, make informed decisions. These skills not only enhance academic learning but also empower students to actively participate in discussions about fairness, justice, and sustainability in their communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Senior Phase Course Overview<\/h2>\n<p>For more information about the courses delivered within the Social Subjects &amp; RMPS faculty please use the link below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/kingsparksecondary\/uploads\/sites\/11894\/2026\/01\/14134645\/SP-Course-Overview-Social-Studies-Dec-25.pdf\">Course Overview &#8211; Social Studies<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Senior Phase<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We offer a broad range of subjects in the Senior Phase which include;-<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Climate Change and Sustainability \u2013 Levels 3 and 4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People and Society \u2013 Levels 3 and 4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Criminology NPA \u2013 Level 5<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Modern Studies \u2013 National 4, 5 and Higher<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">History &#8211; National 4, 5 and Higher<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Geography \u2013 National 4,5 and Higher<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RMPS \u2013 Higher<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sociology \u2013 Higher<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Politics &#8211; Higher<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social Subjects Staff Paul Grimes &#8211; Faculty Head Stacey Armour Lisa Martin Ciara Mussen Alex Graham Tom Baldrick Alicia Dearie Hannah Burns News Introduction to the Social Subjects &amp; RMPS Faculty\u00a0 Our faculty is dedicated to exploring the ways people, cultures, and beliefs have shaped the world. 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