The Pupil Support Team in the school is responsible for the programme of Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE).

In S1 this is mainly concerned with the integration of new pupils into the school. The S2 course largely focuses on careers education and helps pupils to make an informed choice of subjects, based on abilities and ambitions, before entering S3. All S2 pupils will be interviewed by their Pupil Support teacher before a final decision regarding a course is made, and parents have the opportunity to attend a meeting related to this vital stage of their child’s school career. It frequently happens that either the parent, the pupil or the member of staff requests a further interview before the course is finally approved.

In S3 the programme of PSHE covers a wide range of social and personal issues which affect present day teenagers, while the S4 programme examines a number of aspects of careers education, with a focus on Work Experience and Employability Skills.

At the point of transfer from S4 to S5 all pupils will be interviewed by their Pupil Support teacher or a senior manager. PSHE periods at S5/6 level include Careers Education, community involvement, and a “life skills” programme which helps to bridge the gap between school and community.