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Senior Options (S4 to S5/S5 to S6) 2026/27

Learning in the senior phase

Aims of the Senior Phase
❖ The Senior Phase in Scottish secondary schools is from S4 to S6. The aim of the Senior Phase is to ensure that all pupils continue to develop as confident and responsible young people.
❖ Pupils embark on appropriate programmes of study in S4/5/6 in order to gain qualifications that reflect their academic potential, develop skills and knowledge, provide for progression within school, provide for progression beyond school.

Click the links below for options forms for S4 to S5 and S5 to S6. A link to our option booklet is also included, along with a link to the college offers available.

Option Return Form S4 2026

S5 Complete Option-Booklet-2026-27

Senior Phase Option Form 2026-27 Pattern 5

Below is a college Padlet link, which details the college offer:

https://padlet.com/kellyci2/nlc-industry-recognised-qualification-2026-27-3pzjmsvh59t5hc3q

Supporting Pupils to Choose Subjects

If you or your child would like to discuss any issue with regard to their options,
please contact the appropriate Pupil Support teacher. Pupils will have the
opportunity to meet with their Pupil Support teacher to discuss subject choices.
The following websites should be familiar to pupils and can help
with the subject choices process.

Skills Development Scotland: https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/
My World of Work websites: https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/
http://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/parents
https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/my-career-options/
UCAS website: https://www.ucas.com

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S2 into S3 Option Information 2026

During the S2 parents evening there will be an opportunity to attend an “S2 into S3 options” information session in G40. Mrs Jacobs (Acting DHT) and Skills Development Scotland will be presenting.

The start times for the sessions are 4.15pm, 4.45pm and 5.15pm. You are welcome to join any of the sessions.

Please view the options information video below, which guides you through the options process.

Click here for the 2_3 Option Booklet_2026docx

S2 into S3 OPTIONS Powerpoint 2026

latest news, parents, S4, S5, S6

Easter School 2025

Easter School Monday 7th April to Wednesday 9th April

4 sessions per day – 15 minute break at 11.15am.

The purpose of Easter School is to provide pupils with additional support as they prepare for the forthcoming SQA exams. It is hoped that a productive but relaxed environment will be created.

• The programme will run from 9.15am – 1.30pm Monday to Wednesday.
• There will be 4 sessions covering subject specific revision together with the opportunity for private study.
• Pupils must attend subjects they have signed up for – no last-minute changes can be made as safety procedures must be followed.
• There will be a 15-minute break in the morning – pupils should bring snacks/refreshments as no dining facilities are available.
• Pupils are responsible for getting themselves to and from school.
• Uniform is not required but football colours are not allowed.
• The normal rules regarding the use of mobile phones/behaviour will apply to avoid disruption during sessions.

ES Parent letter 2025

Easter School 2025

curriculum, latest news, Option Choices, pupils, S4, S5, SQA

Options Information 2026/27

Learning in the senior phase

Aims of the Senior Phase
❖ The Senior Phase in Scottish secondary schools is from S4 to S6. The aim of the Senior Phase is to ensure that all pupils continue to develop as confident and responsible young people.
❖ Pupils embark on appropriate programmes of study in S4/5/6 in order to gain qualifications that reflect their academic potential, develop skills and knowledge, provide for progression within school, provide for progression beyond school.

❖ Click the links below for options forms for S4 to S5 and S5 to S6. A link to our option booklet is also included, along with a link to the college offers available.

Option Return Form S4 2026

S5 Complete Option-Booklet-2026-27

Senior Phase Option Form 2026-27 Pattern 5

Below is a college Padlet link, which details the college offer:

https://padlet.com/kellyci2/nlc-industry-recognised-qualification-2026-27-3pzjmsvh59t5hc3q

Supporting Pupils to Choose Subjects

❖ If you or your child would like to discuss any issue with regard to their options, please contact the appropriate Pupil Support teacher. Pupils will have the opportunity to meet with their Pupil Support teacher to discuss subject choices.

❖ The following websites should be familiar to pupils and can help
with the subject choices process.

Skills Development Scotland: https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/
My World of Work websites: https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/
http://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/parents
https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/my-career-options/
UCAS website: https://www.ucas.com