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The booklet for pupils, parents and carers

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Wednesday 27 November S2 Full Report Issued

Tuesday 14 January PSE - Introduction to Personalisation Process / Personalisation Forms issued in PSE

Tuesday 21 January PSE - Support given in Assembly

Thursday 23 January S2 Curricular Information Evening

Friday 24 January S2 Personalisation Forms returned to tutors

Week Beginning 27 January S2 Choices interviews

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The S1/S2 Curriculum

In S1, pupils at Lockerbie Academy entered the first phase of their secondary education. TheS1 and S2 curriculum gives all pupils a general education covering the full breadth ofthe curriculum.

As part of Lockerbie Academy’s commitment to Wider Achievement which includes enterprise,citizenship and sporting and cultural events there is a commitment to the four capacities ofCurriculum for Excellence:

� successful learners� confident individuals� responsible citizens� effective contributors

The S3 Curriculum

The S3 Curriculum has been designed around a number of key principles:

All pupils will take CORE subjects - English, Mathematics, Physical Education, ModernLanguages and Religious Education.

Personalisation and Choice:

» Pupils will choose ONE subject from each of the other four key areas of the Curriculum- Expressive Arts, Science, Social Subjects and Technology.

» Pupils will also be allowed a free choice for another three subjects.

» Pupils will also follow one period a week which will contain Y.P.I. (Youth PhilanthropyInitiative), and Media Unit.

This booklet is designed to support second year pupils choosing subjects for their S3 year. Thetimeline for the process is on the inside front cover.

Pupils are being prepared to enter the Senior Phase of Curriculum for Excellence after thirdyear and, therefore, in third year they should follow a broad and balanced set of subjects withdevelopment of skills and a curriculum which shows links between subjects.

At this stage pupils may be choosing subjects for careers or vocations however they shouldmainly be concentrating on taking subjects which they are interested, and have success, in.

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Assessment

For S3 all subject areas cover a range of experiences and outcomes mainly at Level 3 andLevel 4. Once students are secure at a level they will progress to the next level.

Senior Phase of Curriculum for Excellence

After third year pupils will begin to choose subjects in the Senior Phase which will lead toSQA qualifications.

The Scottish Government, through the SQA, introduced the

A Brief Explanation of the National Qualifications

ADVANCED HIGHER (S6)

HIGHER (S5/6)

NATIONAL 5 (S4/5/6)

NATIONAL 4 (S4/5/6)

NATIONAL 3 (S4/5) courses are broadly the same as the old Access 3 and Standard Grade

Foundation.

courses are broadly the same level as Intermediate 1 and Standard GradeGeneral. They will be internally assessed with added value components assessed usingassignments, practical activities, performances, portfolios and projects. There is no externalexamination.

courses are broadly at the same level as Intermediate 2 and Standard GradeCredit. National 5 courses are the first courses students will be presented for external SQAexaminations in.

Both National 4s and National 5s will appear in SQA Certificates, although National 4s areungraded i.e. simply PASS or FAIL. National 5s will be graded.IN

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Your Choice Interview

You will have an interview with your Pupil Support Teacher or Head of House to discussyour choices for S3. You will find out about the date, time and place of the interview atleast a week in advance. The interview will be in the week beginning Monday 27 January.You need to hand in your completed ‘ Personalisation and Choice Form’ to your tutor byFriday 24 January. Please make sure your form has been signed by both you and yourparent/carer.

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� English … page 8

� Mathematics … page 9

� Physical Education … page 10

� Religious Education Core … page 11

� Modern Language: French … page 12

� Modern Language: Spanish … page 13

� Science … page 14

� Science: Biology … page 15

� Science: Chemistry … page 16

� Science: Physics … page 17

� Geography … page 18

� History … page 19

� Modern Studies … page 20

� Religious Education … page 21

� Art and Design … page 22

� Drama … page 23

� Music … page 24

� Music Technology … page 25

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� Business Management … page 27

� Design & Manufacture … page 28

� Home Economics … page 29

� Practical Craft … page 30

� Sport & Recreation … page 31

� Draft Personalisation and Choice Form … pages 32 & 33

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Communication and literacylie at the heart of theCurriculum for Excellence.

In English we foster and developthese skills, equipping pupils for thechallenges of dealing with today’ssociety. Critical literacy – the abilityto read the media and the value ofinformation – is vital in today’sworld. The study of literature andthe enrichment this offers inenabling us to share lives andexperiences not our own helpspupils to develop understanding ofothers and citizenship. The

importance and power oflanguage is a major partof learning. These are

skills forlearning, lifeand work.

Opportunities forWider Achievement

The English Faculty regularlyoffers opportunities to enterwriting and speaking

competitions, and to take part intheatre visits. We offer extra-curricular opportunities to beinvolved with debating and filmappreciation. The Faculty has apenfriend link with Thawale Schoolin Malawi. Creative writing is widelyencouraged and as pupils progressup the school there areopportunities to win prizes in this.

Homework is seton a regularbasis. This

can take the form oflearning vocabulary andcritical terms, researchfor writing, drafting andredrafting written work,preparing and practisingtalk assessments, projectwork, revision for tests,and private reading. Allpupils have a privatereading book at all times

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for daily reading inschool, and weencourage them to readregularly at home tosupport languagedevelopment. Parentalsupport in ensuring thathomework is completedis most welcome.

How can you helpyour child at home?

Skills for Learning, Life & Work

Employability, Enterprise and CitizenshipYou will engage with others as a member of a team

through collaborative approaches to learning such as groupdiscussion, joint decision-making and evaluation processes.You will learn and practise recognising the value of others’perspectives through shared approaches to planning andproblem solving in your work on both texts and topics.Throughout the course you will be encouraged andsupported to take individual responsibility for your ownlearning through self and peer-evaluation both of individualpieces of work and of your progress. Learning to setchallenging but achievable targets will be central to yourwork in English.Literacy Skills

Clearly this is the key component of your work in thissubject. You will continue to develop your reading skills –understanding, analysis and evaluation – to an increasinglyhigh standard. You will continue to progress your writing ina variety of genres building a widening vocabulary and rangeof expression. In functional writing you will deepen yourunderstanding of strategies and value, in researching andusing information from reliable sources. The creativeprocess enhances not only your ability to express yourselfbut also your powers of critical thought. Talking andlistening are vital to our engagement with the world aroundus and you will be encouraged to improve yourcommunication skills in a range of situations.Higher Order Thinking Skills

In English you will engage with a wide range of texts -prose, poetry, drama, media, non-fiction, spoken, visual –and higher order thinking skills are the key tool inunderstanding, analysing and evaluating all of these. Youwill be supported in practising these throughout your textbased learning and encouraged to build these into yourstudy as a key learning strategy.

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Mathematics is a core subject which iscompulsory until the end of S4. A goodmathematics qualification is valued by

employers, colleges and universities.

Skills for Learning, Life &Work

Literacy● communicate their thoughts,

ideas and opinions.● analyse real-life contexts and

communicate their thinking bypresenting mathematicalinformation using numbers,diagrams, symbols and words.

Numeracy● selecting and applying number

and number processes● interpreting data and the results

of calculations to makeinformed decisions aboutmoney, time and measurement.

Employability, enterprise andcitizenship

● respond to routine mathematicalsituations which may arise inwork situations, such ashandling money

Thinking skills● using the results of

calculations and theirinterpretation of data tomake informeddecisions.

● apply skills, knowledgeand understanding byselecting and usingappropriate mathematicalprocesses and strategies tosolve problems in a rangeof real-life contexts.


Some pupils areentered for the UKMaths Challenge as

well as the UK Team MathsChallenge.

How can you help your child at home?

Why study?

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A ll pupils have ahomework jotter.Homework is given

on a regular basis. Parentsshould sign the homeworkrecord sheet to ensure thatthey have seen thehomework.

Finding opportunitiesto use Maths in real lifecontexts: working out thechange due in a shop,estimating journey timeswhen travelling.

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Good Health and Wellbeingis central to effectivelearning and preparation for

successful independent living.Participating in Physical Educationin third year provides learners withthe opportunity to develop physicalcompetencies, physical fitness,personal qualities andcognitive skills.

Learners will demonstrate,refine and advance their practicalperformance skills in a range ofphysical activities. The courses willprovide opportunities for learners todemonstrate initiative, decisionmaking and problem solving.Learners will work bothindependently and collaboratively todevelop thinking and interpersonalskills. This makes PhysicalEducation an ideal platform fordeveloping confidence, resilienceresponsibility and leadership. The third-year curriculum isdesigned to maximise opportunitiesfor personalisation and choice whileensuring that pupils experience bothchallenge and enjoyment. Thecourse also prepares pupils for theprogression into National 4 & 5 PEcourses in S4.


Listening & TalkingListening means the ability to understand and

interpret ideas, opinions and information presentedorally for a purpose and within a context, drawing onnon-verbal communication as appropriate.Talking means the ability to communicate orally ideas,opinions and information for a purpose and within acontext.Emotional wellbeing Emotional wellbeing includes taking responsibilityfor yourself and being aware of the impact your behav-iour may have on others; developing ways to manageyour feelings; developing positive attitudes and resil-ience; practising assertive behaviours; building confi-dence; and, based on an understanding of any risks,making informed decisions.Physical wellbeing

Physical wellbeing means recognising theimportance and benefits of healthy and active livingand practising skills to make the most of positiveaspects of activity, such as enjoyment and challengeWorking with others Working with others means knowing andpractising what is involved in working co-operativelyand sensitively with others; having the ability torecognise need and opportunity; to influence andnegotiate with others to take ideas forward; beingadaptable and having a determination to succeed;being able to discuss, set and meet roles andexpectations in a working environment; andaccessing, providing and creating information.Thinking skills This is the ability to develop the cognitive skills ofremembering and identifying, understanding, applying,analysing, evaluating, and creating.

Why study?


Participation in physical activity out with theschool day is encouraged. Pupils have theopportunity to participate in a variety of

activities offered by the PE Department after school.Pupils can represent Lockerbie Academy in localand national events.

We have close links with Active Schoolswho provide access to a wide range ofsporting activities. They also offerleadership opportunities forsenior pupils.

How can youhelp your childat home?

Encourage your child to lead ahealthy and active lifestyle.Promote a balanced diet with

60 minutes of physical activity onmost days.

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Pupils will build ontheir understandingof Christianity, World

Religions and non-religiousviewpoints. It is the study ofthe world and people in theworld.

They will learn about, andfrom, these variousviewpoints so that theycan develop their ownopinions and

Why study? Learning Experiences

S1 Seeing and Believing� Worship� Christianity in Scotland� Our World

S2 Faith in Action� Martin Luther King� Journeys� Buddhism

S3 Big Questions� Life After Death� Global Citizenship� Morality & Medicine

These subjects will help them to:�� research and present

viewpoints�� think critically about issues�� form opinions and

discuss issues�� develop debating skills�� study, explore and link beliefs

regarding life’s issues�� present information using ICT�� develop their reading

and writing.

By experiencing all ofthe areas outlinedduring S1-3, pupils

will gain an insight into keyaspects of Religion whichwill help prepare them forchoosing the National 4 and5 qualifications which, inturn, will establish theknowledge and skillsrequired for the Higher andAdvanced Higher

understand why theybelieve what they do.

They will develop anappreciation ofothers' beliefsand actions.

They will be awareof how theseviewpoints affectScotland, and willappreciate howreligion affects theirlocal andnational heritage.

Skills for Learning,Life & Work

LiteracyMost of the Literacyexpectations and outcomes arecovered as pupils engage withand create a wide range of textsin different media, takingadvantage of the opportunitiesoffered by ICT, as well asextending and enriching theirvocabulary through listening,talking, watching and reading.

NumeracyPupils will learn to interpretnumerical information and use itto draw conclusions, makereasoned evaluations andinformed decisions.

Health and WellbeingPupils will develop moralwellbeing through study of moralcodes and moral decision-making. Social wellbeingthrough study of how we act insociety, wellbeing of othersthrough the study of charitiesand poverty in the developingworld. Spiritual wellbeingthrough learning about howpeople can benefit frommeditating and praying.

How can youhelp your child at home?

Parents canhelp us byregularly

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qualifications. They will alsohave opportunities toparticipate in a number ofschool trips: in S2 there is atwo-day trip to places ofworship in London; in S3 atrip to Samye Ling will beoffered; in S4,5 and 6 a fiveday residential trip toPoland will be offered to tiein with the study of theHolocaust and Judaism.

and checking up onhomework, and ensuringthat pupils prepare well forclass assessments bycarefully monitoringpupil planners.

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The study of a modern languageprovides learners with theskills required to be able to

communicate with people fromdifferent countries and it also affordsthem the opportunity to gain a betterunderstanding of other cultures,customs and traditions. French is theofficial language of 29 countriesthroughout the world. The focus is ondeveloping Skills for Learning, Skillsfor Life and importantly Skills forWork. Pupils of all abilities can buildon their prior knowledge of theFrench language and develop theirown level of competency in the skillsof Listening and Talking, Readingand Writing. Learning a language issomething which people do forpleasure, educational or professionalreasons. It is something which theycan do now and throughouttheir lives.


LiteracyThrough the study of a foreign language pupils can

gain an insight into how a language works and this helpsthem to make connections with English and understandtheir own language much better.

NumeracyPupils will be asked to use numbers, work with

different currencies to promote the development ofnumeracy skills.

Employability, enterprise and citizenship Knowledge of a foreign language should standpupils in good stead for the future, whether in the world ofwork, pleasure or further study. It also promotes a greaterunderstanding of different cultures and increases aware-ness of life in another country than their own.

Thinking skills Language is at the core of thinking. Pupilsreflect, communicate and develop ideas through lan-guage. They are also applying grammatical knowledgeand understanding.

Health and Well Being Interaction with others, the opportunity toexpress opinions and feelings, the chance toexperience challenge, success and enjoyment will allcontribute to the development of good healthand wellbeing.


Pupils will be able tobuild on theirknowledge gained in

S1/2 and progress onwardsto complete National 4 andNational 5 in French, whichin turn, lay the foundationsfor Higher and AdvancedHigher courses.Pupils will also been giventhe opportunity to take partin the trips and make linkswith primary schools as aLanguage Ambassador.

Learning a languagemeans thathomework needs to

be set on a very regularbasis. This can take theform of learning vocabularyand structures, projectwork, languagereinforcement via websites,a family homework task etc.Parental support inreviewing homework, askingpupils to talk them throughthe work of the class andencouraging pupils to accessthe recommended websitesfor additional practice arevery welcome.


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Spanish is a very usefullanguage to learn and isbecoming increasingly

popular. It is spoken in mainlandSpain, Central America, LatinAmerica and Mexico. Pupils will beable to build on the body ofknowledge covered in theLanguages + programme in S1/2.Learning a language gives pupilsaccess to different people, cultureand customs. The main focus of thecourse will be on development ofSkills for Learning, Skills for Life,and Skills for Work within thecontext of enjoyment andeffective learning.


LiteracyThrough the study of a foreign language pupils

can gain an insight into how a language works andthis helps them to make connections with Englishand understand their own language much better.

NumeracyPupils will be asked to use numbers, work with

different currencies to promote the development ofnumeracy skills.

Employability, enterprise and citizenship Knowledge of a foreign language should standpupils in good stead for the future, whether in theworld of work, pleasure or further study. It alsopromotes a greater understanding of differentcultures and increases awareness of life in anothercountry than their own.

Thinking skills Language is at the core of thinking. Pupilsreflect, communicate and develop ideas throughlanguage. They are also applying grammaticalknowledge and understanding.

Health and Well Being Interaction with others, the opportunity toexpress opinions and feelings, the chance toexperience challenge, success and enjoyment willall contribute to the development of good healthand wellbeing.


Pupils will be able to build ontheir knowledge gained inS1/2 and progress onwards

to complete National 4 andNational 5 in Spanish, which inturn, lay the foundations for Higherand Advanced Higher courses. Pupils will also have theopportunity to join an extra-curricular clubs to learn aboutculture and make links withprimary schools.

Learning a language means that homeworkneeds to be set on a very regular basis. Thiscan take the form of learning vocabulary and

structures, project work, language reinforcementvia websites, a family homework task etc. Parentalsupport in reviewing homework, asking pupils totalk them through the work of the class andencouraging pupils to access the recommended

websites foradditional practiceare very welcome.

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This course isdesigned for pupilswho are considering

concentrating on curricularareas other than the

Sciences in S4. It will involveconsolidation of learning in all threeScience subjects at Level 3, with somelearning at Level 4. Pupils will learnabout how to put on a Concert, how thehuman body works and protects itselfagainst disease, and how Chemistryhelps in real life.

Skills For Learning, Life & Work

Pupils will develop Skills for Life, Learningand Work in the following areas:

NumeracyNumber processesMoney, time and measurementInformation handling

Thinking SkillsApplyingAnalysing and evaluating

In addition, pupils will develop transferable skillsuseful for Science and other subjects in thefollowing areas:

▪ Inquiry and Investigative Skills○ Planning and designing scientific

investigations and enquiries○ Carrying out practical activities

a variety of learning environments○ Analysing, interpreting and

evaluating scientific findings○ Presenting scientific findings▪ Scientific analytical thinking skills▪ Problem solving skills▪ Creative thinking and design, testing

and modification▪ Understanding the impact of science

on society▪ Debating the moral and ethical implications

of scientific developments, showing respectfor the views of others

▪ Expressing informed views about topicalscientific issues

▪ Understanding therelevance ofscience tofuture life,includingcareers.


Pupils have the opportunity totake part in judging the RoyalSociety Young People’s Book

Prize, and will gain transferable skillswhich will be useful in many differentcareer paths.

How can you help yourchild at home?

Regular discussion of yourchild’s learning with themwill have a significant

impact on their progress.Encourage your child to reviseroutinely for a short time in theevening following each lesson, andto ask their teacher for help withany concepts they find difficult.Homework should be attemptedearly so that help can be obtained.Encourage your child to make sureevery question is attempted to thebest of their ability, and to seek helpif they need it.

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This course is a requirementfor pupils who are planningto study Biology in S4 and

beyond. It is expected that mostpupils will complete most of theBiology outcomes at Level 4 whilesome pupils may progress evenfurther by the endof the course.Pupils willlearn abouthow the bodyworks, aboutanimal lifecycles andhow animalsand plantsdepend oneach other.


Pupils have the opportunity to take partin judging the Royal Society YoungPeople’s Book Prize, and will spend

time at Eskrigg Nature Reserveinvestigating plantand animal life.


Why study?

Regular discussion of yourchild’s learning with themwill have a significant

impact on their progress.Encourage your child to reviseroutinely for a short time in theevening following each lesson, andto ask their teacher for help withany concepts they find difficult.Homework should be attemptedearly so that help can be obtained.Encourage your child tomake sure every questionis attempted to thebest of their ability,and to seek helpif theyneed it. Spend time

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Pupils will develop Skills for Life,Learning and Work in the following areas:




▪Inquiry and Investigative Skills○Planning and designing scientific investigations and enquiries○Carrying out practical activities a variety of learning environments○Analysing, interpreting and evaluating scientific findings○Presenting scientific findings▪Scientific analytical thinking skills▪Problem solving skills▪Creative thinking and design, testing andmodification

▪ Understanding the impact of science onsociety

▪ Debating the moral and ethical implicationsof scientific developments, showing respectfor the views of others


▪ Understanding the relevance of science tofuture life, including careers.

This course is a requirementfor pupils who are planningto study Chemistry in S4 and

beyond. It is expected that mostpupils will complete most of theChemistry outcomes at Level 4while some pupils may progresseven further by the end of thecourse. Pupils will learn about thematerials we use in everyday life andtheir properties.


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▪ Inquiry and Investigative Skills○ Planning and designing scientific

investigations and enquiries○ Carrying out practical activities

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evaluating scientific findings○ Presenting scientific findings▪ Scientific analytical thinking skills▪ Problem solving skills▪ Creative thinking and design, testing

and modification▪ Understanding the impact of science

on society▪ Debating the moral and ethical implications

of scientific developments, showing respectfor the views of others


▪ Understanding the relevance of science tofuture life, including careers.

Regular discussion of your child’s learningwith them will have a significant impact ontheir progress. Encourage your child to

revise routinely for a short time in the eveningfollowing each lesson, and to ask their teacher forhelp with any concepts they find difficult.Homework should be attempted early so that helpcan be obtained. Encourage your child to makesure every question is attempted to the best of theirability, and to seek help if they need it.

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This course is a requirementfor pupils who are planningto study Physics in S4 at

whatever level and we welcomethose who enjoyed Physics in S1and S2. We will cover Road Safety(including your chance to be aRoad Crash Investigator), Beyondthe Visible (waves, and the


Opportunities arevaried and includethe Road Crash

Investigator Project, YoungPeople’s Book Prize, use ofthe Infra-red camera. Thereis potential for a study tripto Alton Towers but don’tpick the subject for thisreason as it will be hardwork to get there!


Regular discussion with your child on what they have covered in class will have asignificant impact on their progress and you might enjoy the weird world ofPhysics. Encourage your child to revise routinely for a short time in the evening

following a Physics lesson, and remind them to ask for help if it is needed. Homeworkshould be attempted early so that help can be obtained if required. Get your child to makecue cards or mind maps and let them have a place in the house where they candisplay them.

We look forward to welcoming you in to Physics in S3.

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Pupils will develop Skills for Life, Learningand Work and Physics is seen as a valuable subjectindicating participants have mathematical capabilities andproblem solving skills. We aim to make you proficient in theuse of your calculator, which can do loads of things youprobably didn’t know it could do, as well ashandling information.

You will be expected to apply the knowledge you gain inunusual and practical situations. There will be plenty ofpracticals, research tasks and chances for you to presentyour findings. You will design investigations, carry them outand using excel interpret your data and present your findingsto others in the class.

You will find out how relevantPhysics is to you and how youuse it every day in nearlyeverything you do.

Electromagnetic Spectrum), Space andif time Radiation. It is expected thatmost pupils will complete most of thePhysics outcomes at Level 4 wholesome pupils may progress evenfurther by the end of the course.There will be a chance to improveyour problem solving skills andwork on Excel graphing and datalogging. It is hoped that we can getinvolved with the Faulkes Telescope:check that out!

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Through the study ofGeography young peopledevelop their knowledge of

natural forces on our planet andhow people use the planet’sresources in both a positive andnegative way. They also extendtheir understanding of peopleactions and the impact this canhave. We aim to increase youngpeople’s awareness of currentenvironmental, social and economicissues in the UK and abroad. Weencourage people to thinkabout how these issuesmight affect them andhow they canbecome involved.

Learning ExperiencesThe course includes the opportunity to visit Glasgow tostudy how the city has changed.

The S3 Course consists of units:1. Volcanoes and Super Volcanoes - the causes

and impact of volcanoes and strategies usedto minimise the impacts.

2. Land use conflict - we look at issues fromnational to local level such as how the oldLockerbie Academy should be developed,fracking and a 3rd runway for Heathrow.

3. Hurricanes - by comparing examples indeveloped and developing countries.

4. Oceans - issues such as coral reefs andplastic pollution

5. Applying map skills to tasks such as siting amusic festival

These units will involve pupils exploring and evaluatingdifferent types of sources and evidence by using

maps, graphs, diagrams and their ownresearch. They will also be encouraged tomake connections at a local, national andglobal level.

Why study?

Skills For Learning,Life & Work

ICT skills are developed throughresearch projects or topics such asoceans and natural disasters.

Literacy skills are developed througha wide range of spoken, heard andwritten tasks as well asusing resources

Numeracy skills such a graph drawingand data interpretation are importantskills in Geography.

Thinking skills such as understanding,applying,analysing, evaluation andcreating are embedded in the course.

Geography prepares pupils for theworkplace by developing skills incommunication, problem solving,teamwork and using initiative.

Young peopledevelop theirknowledge ofnatural & human

forces on our planet

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Geography has strong linkswith both the sciences andother humanities subjects.

Skills and knowledge/understandingin Geography will support othercurricular areas. The course willprepare pupils for National 3,4 and 5Geography in the senior phase, whichin turn will establish the best route fortaking Higher and Advanced Higher.


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reviewing their children’s planners regularly, tohelp ensure that homework is completed on timeand to a high standard. It is also helpful if pupilshave equipment such as pen, pencil, rubber, rulerand a small set of colouringpencils. Encourage studentsto look for relevant newsarticles and events.

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Pupils will develop anunderstanding of the history,heritage and culture of

Scotland, and an appreciation oftheir local and national heritagewithin the world.

Pupils will broaden theirunderstanding of the world bylearning about human activities andachievements in the past and thepresent.

Learning Experiences

Pupils will study:▪ The Causes of World War 1▪ Scotland and the Era of the Great War 1910-28▪ ‘Free at last’ Race Relations in America▪ The French Revolution and the Worlds most

misunderstood Monarch

These subjects will provide opportunities that will help themto :

� develop their reading and writing� judge a good source of information from a bad one� discuss issues better� research and present information� develop debating skills� locate, explore and link periods, people and events

in time and place� present information using ICT� think critically about issues� handle information� consider their physical and emotional

wellbeing and relationships with others� work with others cooperatively� focus on skills that will help increase their long

term employability and their appreciation of citizenship.


Pupils will develop skills in: Literacy;Numeracy; Health and Wellbeing;Employability; Enterprise andCitizenship; and Thinking.

Literacy – Most of the Literacyexpectations and outcomes are coveredas pupils engage with and create a widerange of texts in different media, takingadvantage of the opportunities offered byICT, as well as extending and enrichingtheir vocabulary through listening, talking,watching and reading.

Numeracy – Pupils will learn tointerpret numerical information and use itdraw conclusions, assess risk, makereasoned evaluations and informeddecisions. Students may analysepopulation data to explore and comparedifferent lifestyles. They may also use awide range of measurements and ratesof change.


By experiencing all of the areas outlinedduring S3, pupils will gain an insight intokey aspects of History which will help

prepare them for theNational 4 and 5qualifications which, inturn, will establish theknowledge and skillsrequired for the Higherand AdvancedHigher qualifications.


Parents can help us byregularly taking an interest inand checking up on

homework, and ensuring that pupilsprepare well for class assessmentsby carefully monitoring pupil

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during S2/S3 pupilswill gain an insightinto all aspects ofModern Studies.This will help preparethem for the National4 and National 5qualifications, whichin turn will establishthe knowledge andskills required for theHigher and AdvancedHigher qualifications.


A t home parents can help by encouragingtheir children to look over their school workeach night. Parents can also provide support

by looking at their children’s planners regularly,this will help ensure that homework is completedon time and to a highstandard. It is also helpfulif pupils have access toquality newspapers andnews reports on a daily orweekly basis.

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Skills for Lifeand Learning

Learners will enjoy a variety oflearning experiences helping them tobecome more successful learners.They will be able to apply theirknowledge and skills to unfamiliarsituations, equipping them for thechallenges to be faced in theworkplace, further study or highereducation. Modern Studies naturallyencourages discussion so learnersdevelop as effective contributorsthrough debating local, national andworld issues that affect them. Theydevelop as responsible globalcitizens as they learn about theissues facing societies, whilebuilding confidence through workingwith others and arguing a point ina debate.

Links to the world of work

Due to its contemporary focus andlevel of challenge, Modern Studiesanalytical and decision-making skillsequips pupils for entry to a widerange of careers. Learners who haveexperienced Modern Studies arehighly literate and politically awaredue to the variety of verbal, writtenand thought-provoking tasksexperienced. Modern Studies pupilsenter a large number of differentcareers. For example, pupils wishingto study Psychology, Politics,Journalism, Social Work, Care orany other Social Sciences - a usefulchoice at this stage.

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Through the study ofModern Studiesyoung people

develop their knowledge ofcurrent social, political andeconomic issues. They alsoextend their understandingof other people and theirvalues. In Modern Studies,

we aim to increase youngpeoples’ awareness ofpolitical, social economicissues in the UK andoverseas. We also encourageyoung people to think abouthow these issues affect themand how they canbecome involved.


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Pupils will further develop their ability tolearn from religious and non religiousanswers to the issues of life. They will

develop their ability to form and explain theirown opinions as well as understand thatalternative viewpoints are also relevant.

Pupils will broaden their understanding ofmulticultural Scotland.

Religious and Moral Education gives pupils thechance to explore the world's major religionsand views which are independent of religiousbelief that will help them to consider challengesthat are posed by these beliefs and values. Itfocuses on developing responsible attitudes toother people. This will counteract prejudiceand intolerance. Pupils will search for meaningvalue and purpose in life. There is an intrinsicvalue in learning about religion as well as fromit, as pupils will develop their understanding ofsociety and their own role in it.

By experiencing allof the areasoutlined during

S2/3, pupils will gain aninsight into key aspectsof Religion which willhelp prepare them forthe National 4 and 5qualifications which, inturn, will establish theknowledge and skillsrequired for the Higherand Advanced Higherqualifications. They willalso have opportunitiesto participate in anumber of school trips:in S2 there is a 3 daytrip to places of worshipin London; in S3 a tripto Samye Ling will be

How can youhelp yourchild at home?

Parents can help us byregularly taking an interestin and checking up on

homework, and ensuring thatpupils prepare well for classassessments by carefullymonitoring Pupil Profile Sheets.

offered; in S4,5 and 6 a sevenday residential trip to Berlin andKrahow will be offered to tie inwith the study of the Holocaustand Judaism.

Skills For Learning,Life & Work

Students will have the opportunityto develop research skills and theywill be taught how to analyse andevaluate information. The study ofReligious Studies will introducethem to different religions andnon-religious belief systems andgive them the opportunity to reflecton their own beliefs. Anunderstanding of religious beliefsin particular is being seen as avery positive attribute in today'sworkplace, in particular the police,medicine, teaching, businessand tourism.

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Opportunitiesfor WiderAchievement

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The S3 course includes:

Life After Death - You will study how deathis celebrated in different religions and cul-tures. You will also examine religions andnon-religious arguments for and against LifeAfter Death. At the end of this unit you willwrite up, create a power-point or poster onLife After Death that meet certainsuccess criteria.

Global Citizenship - You might not be surewhat this is. Global Citizenship recognisesthat we are all citizens of this planet earth buteach one of us comes from a particularCulture and a particular way of looking atthings. Global citizenship argues that we canall learn from each other and be challengedby each other.

Morality & Medicine - You will study themoral issues concerning stem cell researchand euthanasia. At the end of this term youwill write up an investigation into one ofthese moral issues. You will be expected toexamine religious and non-religious viewsand then express your own view.

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▪ Literacy – Reading▪ Literacy – Writing▪ Literacy - Listening and talking▪ Personal learning▪ Emotional Wellbeing▪ Planning for, and making, choices

and changes▪ Employability▪ Information and communication

technology (ICT)▪ Working with others▪ Leadership▪ Citizenship▪ Thinking skills▪ Remembering▪ Understanding▪ Applying▪ Analysing and evaluating▪ Creating

Art and Design education is importantfor all pupils, developing their visualawareness, problem solving and hand

to eye coordination. It is a valuedqualification at University level for coursessuch as dentistry and architecture. Thevisual arts and design help pupils tounderstand and express individual ideas andto think creatively. This creativity isimportant in all walks of life and isconsidered one of the highest levels ofthinking. We want to encourage pupilsto develop their: observational and aestheticskills which are intrinsic to the subject.Pupils will also be encouraged to developtheir own imagination and to developliteracy skills and confidence in explainingtheir work and their understanding of thework of others.

Throughout S3 pupils will be activelyinvolved in producing a full range of art anddesign work using different art media fromdrawing and painting to working with clay.Sometimes pupils will be working on theirown portfolio pieces and at other times theywill be working collaboratively on muchbigger group projects. Projects will include:World Art, Still Life, Graphic Design andCeramic Design. In addition pupils will betasked with drawing objects found at homefor their sketchbooks and studying andwriting about Artists and Designers.

Art and Design is a popular choice andwe are proud of our excellent achievementsin preparing pupils forNational examinations.

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A t home, parents can be encouragingtheir children to review and revisewhat they have learned during the

school day. It is particularly helpful if youcould help your child with his/herorganisation skills. Parents can also assistin ensuring that their child completeshomework by the due date and to a highstandard by spending sufficient time (asindicated by the teacher) on their artwork.


Why study?


Pupils will be given the opportunity toget involved in displays of artworkaround the school and in the wider

community on occasions,including competitions.

There are a number of excitingcompetitions throughout the year whichpupils can enter. Pupils will be made awareof special exhibitions both local andnational which complement their studies.

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Many of the skills that pupils learnin Drama are transferable skills.This means that they will use

these skills to help them in other subjectstoo. Most of these skills are also importantlife skills. We want to encourage pupils todevelop their: social skills; negotiatingskills; self-confidence;communication skills;organisation skills;listening skills; voiceskills; reading skills; writing skills andperforming skills.

Why study?


Throughout the year pupils will take part ingroup work, discovering what other people’sthoughts, feelings and ideas are as well asunderstanding and expressing their own.Pupils will also be encouraged to developtheir own imagination and use improvisation,mime and movement as ways of presentingideas, feelings and attitudes. We will also beexploring drama scripts and pupils will begiven plenty of opportunities to specialise inparticular areas of interest whether this is in aperforming role or a backstage role. S2 & S3topics include: Voice, Movement, aProduction of “Grease” and exploration of allthe backstage areas of the theatre includingcostume, make-up, lighting, sound, setdesign and props.


▪ Literacy – Listening and Talking▪ Health and wellbeing▪ Personal learning▪ Emotional wellbeing▪ Planning for, and making, choices and

changes▪ Relationships▪ Information and communication

technology (ICT)▪ Working with others▪ Enterprise▪ Leadership▪ Thinking skills▪ Remembering▪ Understanding▪ Applying▪ Analysing and evaluating▪ Creating

A t home, parents can be encouragingtheir children to review and revisewhat they have learned during the

school day. It is particularly helpful if youcould help your child with his/herorganisation skills and from time to timehelp with the learning of lines. Parentsplease ensure your children read as muchas possible. This will pay enormousdividends as your children move up theschool. Parents can also assist in ensuringthat their child completes homework by thedue date and to a high standard.



The S3 course will help preparepupils for the National 4 andNational 5 qualifications, which in

turn will establish the knowledge and skillsrequired for Higher and AdvancedHigher qualifications. There are a numberof exciting opportunities outside school too:The after school Youth Group, MoffatYouth Theatre, Dumfries Guild of PlayersYouth Theatre and Electric Theatre.

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The inspiration and power ofmusic plays a vital role inenabling our children and

young people to enhance theircreative talent and develop theirartistic skills. By engaging in Musicyoung people will recognise andrepresent feelings and emotions.Music plays an important role insupporting our young people to

recognise andvalue thevariety andvitality ofculture locally,nationallyand globally.


Areas covered in S3 will include:

Music & Film - Instrumental/Inventing/Listening skills

American Music - Instrumental/Inventing/ Listening skills

Celtic Rock – Instrumental/Inventing/Listening skills

Pupils will further develop their musical skills in twoinstruments. Sometimes they will be working on theirown and at other times they will be playing as part of agroup. Pupils will be expected to perform in front oftheir classmates and occasionally they will beexpected to perform to a wider audience.


▪ Literacy▪ Personal learning▪ Employability▪ Information and communication technology

(ICT)▪ Working with others▪ Enterprise▪ Leadership▪ Citizenship▪ Thinking skills▪ Remembering▪ Understanding▪ Applying▪ Analysing and evaluating▪ Creating


A ll the areas covered above inS3 will give pupils a goodgrounding which will then

allow them to prepare for National4 and National 5 qualifications andeventually Higher and AdvancedHigher Qualifications in MusicPerforming and Music Technology.Pupils also have opportunities totake part in extra curricular musicactivities both in LockerbieAcademy and outside school. Manyof our pupils are involved inNYCOS, the regional youth choir,Burns competitions, Lockerbie Gala“Songs of Praise”, the regional jazzband, pipe bands and so on. Pupilsshould ask their Music teacherabout all of the exciting groups onoffer to them.

A t home, parents can be encouraging theirchildren to revise their musical concepts fortheir end of unit tests. If their child has

access to an instrument or receives instrumentaltuition then parents need to encourage their childto practise regularly on a daily basis.


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The inspiration and power ofmusic plays a vital role inenabling our children and

young people to enhance theircreative talent and develop theirartistic skills. The S3 MusicTechnology Course enables learnersto develop basic skills in the use ofmusic technology hardware andsoftware to capture and manipulateaudio. The course also enableslearners to use music technologycreatively in sound production andto develop an understanding of arange of 20th and 21st centurymusic styles and genres.

Why study? Opportunities forWider Achievement

A ll the areas covered above in S3 will givepupils a good grounding which will thenallow them to prepare for National 4 and

National 5 qualifications and eventually HigherQualifications in Music Technology. Pupils alsohave opportunities to take part in extra curricularmusic activities both in Lockerbie Academy andoutside school. Many of our pupils are involved inNYCOS, the regional youth choir, Burnscompetitions, Lockerbie Gala “Songs of Praise”,the regional jazz band, pipe bands and so on.Pupils should ask their Music teacher about all ofthe exciting groups on offer to them.

A t home, parents can be encouraging theirchildren to revise for their end of unit tests,look over vocabulary and use recording and

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▪ Literacy▪ Personal learning▪ Employability▪ Information and communication technology (ICT)▪ Working with others▪ Enterprise▪ Leadership▪ Citizenship▪ Thinking skills▪ Remembering▪ Understanding▪ Applying▪ Analysing and evaluating▪ Creating

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Why study?

Administration and IT continues todevelop skills in using MicrosoftOffice, with particular emphasis on

how these are used to support business.

The skills developed are useful across theschool – where you may need to recordresults of an experiment in a spreadsheet inScience or type up an essay in History. Inthe workplace this software is common inall organisations and is needed in all typesof jobs.


Literacy -▪ participating in group discussions▪ asking and answering questions▪ making and delivering presentations▪ collaborating with others when or-

ganising and supporting small-scaleevents

▪ listening to guest speakers▪ presenting information in the most

suitable way for the reader

Numeracy -▪ extracting information from graphs▪ understanding and interpreting re-

search data, eg tables, charts,graphs and written information

▪ selecting the most appropriatemathematical function to calculatefinancial information usingspreadsheets.

Employability, enterprise and citizenship -▪ planning tasks▪ working with others


A key skill in Administration and IT iskeying in information – whichrequires reasonable typing speed and

accuracy. Practicing this skill at homeeither by typing up a magazine ornewspaper article or using online typingwebsites will help improve speed. Gettingyour child to show you how to use some ofthe software for your own use. MicrosoftOffice is free to download at home throughthe licence we have with Glow.

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▪ managing time▪ problem solving▪ using a range of software packages

for research and accurate presentation of information

▪ using a range of digital media▪ using ICT responsibly and safely

Health and wellbeing -▪ team working to plan an event for

business purposes▪ understand the importance of health

and safety in the workplace –particularly employer and employeeresponsibility.

Thinking skills -▪ applying knowledge of different

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Why study?affect the world we live in. This course willbe of interest to anyone thinking of startingtheir own business in the future or lookingto work in retail, finance or management.


Literacy -▪ participating in debates and

discussions with the class▪ preparing and delivering

presentations to the class on a chosen business topic

▪ writing business reports to make recommendations to a business

Numeracy -▪ extracting graphical information▪ creating and interpreting data in

profit statements and budgets

Employability, enterprise and citizenship -▪ demonstrating understanding of how

commercial businesses work▪ being pro-active when participating in

team activities, showing initiative andtaking responsibility

▪ researching job descriptions and attributes employers look for in different roles

▪ using software packages to preparea presentation, prepare a business

plan, prepare budgets and incomestatements

Thinking skills -▪ memorising and using business vo-

cabulary in the correct context▪ using business knowledge to

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Business Management introducespupils to the world of business –how it operates, the different types

of businesses that exist and how businesses

Reading business related articles in a newspaper or on a newswebsite and watching the news will help give pupils anunderstanding of how business works and affects the country.

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Why study?The course provides a broad practical

introduction to Design &Manufacture. The pupils will

develop skills making simple physicalmodels from design drawings, and refinethe design based on simple evaluation of themodel. Pupils will achieve this throughundertaking the following activities:

▪ Extracting dimensions from given drawings


Course activities also provide opportunities tobuild self-confidence, transferable skills innumeracy, employability skills, thinking skills,and skills in planning and organising ofwork tasks.

Learners will also have the opportunity toworking independently and in collaborationwith others, as well as develop skills incommunication and self- and peer- evaluationin a technological design context.

▪ Selecting suitable materials, givingconsideration to issues

of sustainability▪ Selecting and using appropriate

tools and equipment▪ Applying safe working practices▪ Assessing the effectiveness of the

model against given design criteria▪ Identifying improvements which

could be made to the design▪ Producing sketches to communicate

an amended design

Through these activities, the pupils willdevelop awareness of sustainability andrecycling. Learners will also learn and applysafe working practices in a workshop, orsimilar, environment.


This Course introduces learners toideas and skills which they may takeforward through further study in the

‘Technologies’ curriculum area. Thisincludes National courses in Design &Manufacture, Graphic Communicationand Practical Crafts.


A t home, parents can encourage theirchildren to review and revise whatthey have learned during the school

day. This can be done by setting up a studyplan with parental supervision. Parents canalso assist in ensuring that there childcompletes homework by the due date andto a high standard.

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Home Economics is primarily apractical subject but does alsoinclude a significant amount

of theory work where pupils mayextend their interest in practical foodskills and the knowledge required tocomplete recipes successfully.

Throughout this coursepupils will develop a broad knowledgeto prepare themselves for everydayliving.

Home Economics contributesto many important values such as lifeskills, teamwork, organisation andpreparation for work. Pupils will study contemporaryhealth issues, dietary diseases, lifestylefactors related to health, factorsaffecting food choices and productdevelopment. The topics covered in thissubject will be delivered through avariety of stimulating practical tasksand reinforced with a broad knowledgein the theory and principles behindthese tasks. The course prepares pupilsfor progression to Nat 4/5Practical Cookery.


Reading: Reading means the ability to understand andinterpret ideas and information presented in texts.Writing: Writing means the ability to create texts whichcommunicate information to meet a purpose and within acontext. Listening and Talking: Listening means the ability tounderstand and interpret ideas, opinions and informationpresented orally for a purpose and within a context, drawingon non-verbal communication as appropriate. Talking meansthe ability to communicate orally ideas, opinions andinformation for a purpose.Number Processes: Number processes means solvingproblems arising in everyday life through: Carrying outcalculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplicationand division. Using whole numbers, fractions, decimalfractions and percentages.Money, Time and Measurement: This means using andunderstanding money, time and measurement to solvepractical problems in a variety of contexts using relevantunits and suitable instruments, and to an appropriate degreeof accuracy.Physical wellbeing: Physical wellbeing means recognisingthe importance and benefits of healthy and active living andpracticing skills to make the most of positive aspects ofhealthy eating.Employability: Employability is the ability to gainemployment by developing the personal qualities, skills,knowledge, understanding and attitude required in rapidlychanging economic environments. Organisational skills andtimely working easing transitions between jobs and roles.Working with others: Knowing and practising what isinvolved in working co-operatively and sensitively withothers; having the ability to recognise need and opportunity;to influence and negotiate with others to take ideas forward;being adaptable and having determination to succeed; beingable to discuss, set and meet roles and expectations in aworking environment; and accessing, providing andcreating information.Thinking Skills: We also cover a variety of skills primarilyremembering, understanding, applying knowledge, analysingand evaluating and creating.


Pupils will develop a breadth ofknowledge in this subject areathat will adequately prepare them

for Nation 4 and National 5qualifications. There are also a numberof wider achievement opportunities forpupils to take part in for example,Baking Club, Healthy Lunch Club,Christmas Baking Club and cooking competitions such as Can Cook Will Cook and Rotary Young Chef Competition.


Why study?

At home you can encourageyour child to become moreactively involved in food

preparationand presentation.

Basic containers are required tocarry home food products made in thissubject. Pupils should record this in their plannerseach week.

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This Course is for learnerswith an interest in practicalwoodworking and/or

metalworking. It is also suitablefor learners wanting to progressto higher levels of study inpractical crafts.

The Course providesopportunities to developpsychomotor skills, practicalcreativity, practical problemsolving skills and an appreciationof safe working practices in aworkshop. It providesopportunities to gain knowledgeand understanding of goodpractice in sustainability.

The Course is practical in nature.It focuses on the development ofpractical woodworking and/or

Why study?Skills For Learning, Life & Work

Course activities also provide opportunities to buildself-confidence, generic and transferable skills innumeracy, employability skills, thinking skills, andskills in planning and organising work tasks andworking independently and in collaboration withothers, as well as skills in communication and in self-and peer-evaluation in a practical craftworkshop environment.

practical metalworking skills. It providesopportunities for learners to gain practical craftskills in the use of a range of tools, equipment andmaterials, working with wood, manufacturedboards and/or metals. It allows learners to follow aseries of activities through to the completion of afinished item.


The experience of thiscourse will leadnaturally to Practical

Woodworking or PracticalMetalworking at National 4and 5 and would be relevantto courses in Design andManufacture at these andhigher levels. Learners whocan plan and carry outpractical projects will findthis useful in many otherdisciplines.

The opportunityto use toolsand equipment

at home on practicaltasks would be veryuseful to learners onthis course.Programmes related topractical activity andthe use of tools andmaterials from variousbroadcast and mediasources should also beaccessed at homeif possible.

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National 4 Skills for Work: Sport and Recreation isan introductory qualification. It develops the skills,knowledge and attitudes needed for work in

the industry.The Course content covers the main practical activities

involved in carrying out a support role in a sport andrecreation environment — assisting with planning, settingup and delivering activity sessions; assisting with settingup, dismantling and checking equipment and resources;assisting with accident and emergency procedures; dealingeffectively and courteously with customers/users, staff andothers; helping to plan and review a personal trainingprogramme, establishing good practice in setting andreviewing personal goals. The Course content also coversHealth and Safety legislation.

The Skills for Work (SfW) Courses in Sport andRecreation covers the main practical activities involved incarrying out a support role in a sport and recreationenvironment, as well as health and safety legislation.

candidates will learn about:▪ assisting with planning, setting up and delivering activity

sessions

▪ dismantling and checking equipment and resources

▪ assisting with accident and emergency procedures

▪ dealing effectively and courteously with clients, staff and others

▪ helping to plan and review a personal training programme

▪ establishing good practice in setting

and reviewing personal goals


Reading: 1. Literacy1.3 Listening and talking Listeningmeans the ability to understandand interpret ideas, opinions andinformation presented orally for apurpose and within a context,drawing on non-verbalcommunication as appropriate.Talking means the ability tocommunicate orally ideas,opinions and information for apurpose and within a context.

3. Health and Wellbeing3.2 Emotional wellbeingEmotional wellbeing includestaking responsibility for yourselfand being aware of the impactyour behaviour may have onothers; developing ways tomanage your feelings; developingpositive attitudes and resilience;practising assertive behaviours;building confidence; and, basedon an understanding of any risks,making informed decisions. 3.3 Physical wellbeing Physicalwellbeing means recognising theimportance and benefits ofhealthy and active living andpractising skills to make the mostof positive aspects of activity,such as enjoyment and challenge

4. Employability, enterpriseand citizenship4.3 Working with othersWorking with others meansknowing and practising what isinvolved in working co-operativelyand sensitively with others;having the ability to recogniseneed and opportunity; to influenceand negotiate with others to takeideas forward; being adaptableand having a determination tosucceed; being able to discuss,set and meet roles andexpectations in a workingenvironment; and accessing,providing and creating information

5. Thinking Skills5.3 ApplyingApplying is the ability to useexisting information to solve aproblem in a different context,and to plan, organise andcomplete a task.


We have close links with Active Schools whoprovide access to a wide range of sportingactivities. They also offer leadership

opportunities in and out with the school whichcomplements the Sport and Recreation course perfectly.


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Lockerbie Academy- Personalisation and Choice FormInterviews begin Monday 27th January 2020

Return this form to your Tutor by Friday 24th January

NAME: _____________________________________________ CLASS: ____________

AREA OFSTUDY SUBJECTS Group

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English ENGLISH A 4Mathematics MATHEMATICS B 4

Modern Languages MODERNLANGUAGES

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Music Technology J 2YOUR CHOICE

SCIENCEBiology D F I J 2

Chemistry D E I J 2Physics D E FJ 2Science I 2

YOUR CHOICE

SOCIALSUBJECT

Geography DG H I 2History H J 2

Modern Studies G H J 2Religious Studies (RMPS) F 2

YOUR CHOICE

TECHNOLOGIES

Administration & IT D E H 2Business Management E G 2Design & Manufacture G I J 2

Home Economics E F I 2Practical Craft E F 2

FREE CHOICEPick another three differentsubjects from above (and thisincludes the Sport & Recreationchoice) in order of preference

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PupilSignature: _____________________________

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ParentalSignature: _____________________________

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DHT/Pupil SupportTeacher Signature: ______________________

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