S1 Explorers is a dedicated skills based course which allows learners to build and reflect on skills through a series of Project Based Learning Projects. Key projects include: Picture Perfect and Talking Trash which will allow pupils to reflect and develop key skills including: Respect, Adaptability, Kindness, Teamwork, Creativity and Communication. 

For more details or specific queries about the course, you should contact the PT Teaching and Learning. They can provide additional insights into the course structure, expectations and resources available to students.

The S1 Health course is designed to provide students with practical experience in health-related topics through collaborative group projects. Pupils will learn about nutritional information, aspects of health including physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and how these relate to food and what we eat. Students will take on a variety of different roles throughout their projects including video editor, script writer, product designer, recipe researcher and project/snack manager. 

Projects will culminate in digital and taste testing showcases where students will present their work, demonstrating their understanding and skills to external visitors from ESS Compass where their winning products can be sampled and considered for catering services.

For more details or specific queries about the course, you should contact the Health Faculty. They can provide additional insights into the course structure, expectations and resources available to students. 

S1 Streets Ahead is a Geography/ADT project where pupils work together to research, redesign and ‘future proof’ our local high streets to make them more inclusive and sustainable. This includes conducting primary and secondary research to discover what some of the problems are with Stonehaven’s high street, coming up with practical solutions to benefit the community and creating a prototype of their solution.
Pupils will also undertake a variety of different roles including: Leader, Product Specialist, Chief Designer, Process Manager, Researcher and Data Analyst where they will have the opportunity to utilise their S1 Explorers Skills.  

For more details or specific queries about the course, you should contact any member of Geography or ADT. They can provide additional insights into the course structure, expectations and resources available to students.

S2 Adventurers is a dedicated skills based course which builds on the skills developed through the S1 Explorers course. Skills are developed through the PBL project using YPI as the framework.

YPI is a journey to understand more about the third sector, research charities that exist to support issues in the community, with the pupils selecting a charity to support over term 3 where they will deliver a presentation on why their chosen charities and social issues in their community are worthy of being crowned a YPI winner at Mackie Academy.

This will allow pupils to continue to develop and reflect on their skills including: Respect, Adaptability, Kindness, Teamwork, Creativity and Communication.

In S2 pupils at Mackie Academy have the option of choosing Electives. S2 Electives have been adapted to include Core PBL elements and utilise our Skills Wheel. The Skills Wheel is a tool for students to reflect on their learning, set goals and make connections across the school.
Examples of some S2  Electives which have previously ran are:
Blue Planet, Fashion & Textiles, Games Design, Mock Trial, School of Rock, Forensic Science, Scotland's Sinister Past and Screen Acting.

Information around S2 Electives comes out in January. For more information please see your US Time tutor or PSAT member. They can provide additional insights into the opportunity, expectations and support you with any questions you may have. 

S3 Voyagers is an opportunity in S3 where partners from a range of industries will set practical projects based on their business. This includes: Technip, ESS Compass Group, WM Donald and University of Aberdeen who are all key to the growth industries of the North East of Scotland. 

Pupils will have to work in groups to meet the challenges set, will be required to support each other and think about how to meet the set criteria and deadlines. There will also be the opportunity for you to meet reps from these companies which may lead to further interests, contacts or placement opportunities. 

For more details or specific queries about the course, you should contact the PT DYW in the Positive Futures room on C Floor. They can provide additional insights into the course structure, expectations and resources available to students.