Duncanrig Secondary School Parents as Partners S1 Information Evening Welcome

Duncanrig Secondary School Purpose of this evening Parents as Partners Provide you with:  Information regarding your child’s journey through S2 and S3.  An opportunity to ask questions and talk to senior staff who can help and advise.

Duncanrig Secondary School Format of this evening Parents as Partners  Presentation  Q&A Session  Chats with senior staff

Duncanrig Secondary School Curriculum for Excellence The Philosophy of our Curriculum Structure Our S1 curriculum is designed to support the transition from P7 and prepare pupils for further study in S2 and S3. Our S2/3 curriculum is designed to allow pupils to continue to enjoy a broad, general education and provide opportunities to developing their skills, strengths and interests more fully.

Duncanrig Secondary School A Common Course All pupils study all subjects. A broad general education is provided that allows pupils to engage with all the different areas of learning and teaching within Duncanrig. Pupils get a thorough grounding in all curriculum areas and the opportunity to begin to develop skills for life, learning and work. S1 Curriculum

Duncanrig Secondary School Core plus Electives Model Core 1: English, Maths, Modern Languages, PE, PSE, RME. Every week. Core 2: All other subjects delivered as Inter- disciplinary Rotations of 6 periods per week for 10 weeks (S2) and 8 weeks (S3). Electives:Pupils choose 7 subjects they would like to study in more depth for 2 periods each week. S2/3 Curriculum

Duncanrig Secondary School Core plus Electives Model Pupils get the opportunity to shape their individual curriculum. A broad, general education is maintained through the Core areas whilst the Elective subjects give pupils the opportunity develop their knowledge and skills more fully within those subjects that interest them most and are considering studying further in the Senior Phase. S2/3 Curriculum

Duncanrig Secondary School Subject Review Process S2/3 Curriculum Choices  S1 Reports (Friday 27 th March)  S1 Parents Information Evening (Monday 30 th March)  Option Interviews (Wed 22 nd April)

Duncanrig Secondary School Subject Review Form S2/3 Curriculum Choices

Duncanrig Secondary School S1 Information Evening Curriculum for Excellence Questions?