Transition from Primary to Secondary
Decisions for enrolment to Buchanan High School will be decided by the Allocation Panel. Opportunities are provided for both pupils and parents at the Primary 7 – S1 transition stage. Transition Days are arranged for pupils to experience Secondary classes and get to know their peer group. Parent Information afternoons are also held.

Transition meetings are held for all pupils 24 and 12 months prior to the pupil’s school leaving date, and an “up-date” meeting is held approximately four months before the pupil is due to leave school. Transition ,meetings involve:- the school nurse, psychologist if appropriate, parents, pupil, Careers Service, college representative, therapists and any agencies that may be involved with the present or future placement of the pupil. The Depute Head Teacher will normally be in attendance at these meetings.

Transition from School
Pupils who reach the age of 16 on or between the 1st of March and the 30th of September will leave school on the 31st of May.

Pupils who reach the age of 16 on or between the 1st of October and the 28th of February will leave school at 19th of December.