What will I learn?

In S1, we introduce the pupils to the expectations, visions and values of Bucksburn Academy.  

We are very much a reactive subject.  We are flexible and will address a major global event or a local situation where appropriate.  So this year we did a block of lessons around RESTORE - Recognising, Empathising, Safety, Trauma, Opportunity, Relationships and Engagement.  These lessons were designed to discuss the Covid Crisis, how the young people felt about it as individuals and to recognise that everyone has different feelings and experiences around the COVID crisis.  

We then moved onto the Black Lives Matter Global movement again discussing prejudice and racism and what we can do to change things. 

This led onto lessons around Law and Order and the cause and effect of certain situations which could have been preventable.  

Next we will embark on a series of lessons on Resilience and Relationship building, key skills as they move through life. 

Our S1 students in conjunction with the Library and the English department do a number of lessons focusing on research and technology skills to write and research a talk for the English department. 

Throughout the year we have guest speakers from Police Scotland, Developing the Young Workforce, Medical Students, the School nurse to name but a few.  Our aim is to deliver high quality lessons which are relevant and interesting to our young people.

What skills will I develop?

• Subject Specific

Communication skills, team building and social skills. Using online ICT safely.  Research Skills. Developing resilience techniques.  

• Transferable Skills

Teamwork. Social skills.  Resilience. Digital Literacy. 

How will I know I am progressing?

Showing pride and respect and following the schools visions and values.  Showing resilience when situations occur.  Contributing to class and group discussions.  Completing online questionnaires and tasks via google classroom.

What type of homework will I get?

Homework tasks will include;  online questionnaires to gather information and pupil voice on issues and events that arise.  Completing posters and leaflets which have been researched and discussed in class. 

Useful tips/ resources?

For RESTORE - https://restoreourschools.wordpress.com/

Black Lives Matter - https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/black-lives-matter-resources-for-young-people

Resilience and Relationship building - https://www.nicolamorgan.com/product-category/books/

Law and Order - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0118kj0