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

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

parents, pupils, QS

Easter School 2024

Easter School 2nd to 4th April 2024. Times – 9.15am to 1.30pm

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 Tuesday to Thursday.
• 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.

Easter School Subjects Available – click to view

ES Parent letter

Article of the Month, latest news, LGBT Charter, pupils, rights respecting schools, school bulletin

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LGBT+ History Month takes place in February each year.

LGBT+ History Month is all about promoting fairness, equality and diversity and raising awareness of LGBT+ people and culture, now and in the past. It aims to give voice to LGBT+ experiences, celebrate achievements and highlight the challenges people still face today. It is also about helping everyone to learn more about LGBT+ culture and history.

Purple Friday is on Friday 23rd February. It will be a pay £1 non-uniform day where pupils and staff are encouraged to wear purple and/or rainbow to celebrate.

You may see posters around the school or on the screens in the social area. It would be helpful if article 2 links in with your lessons to mention it pupils.