S6 Opportunities Programme

The S6 Opportunities Programme includes:

Prefect Duties

        Pupils who wish to take up a leadership role within the school can apply in May of S5 for a Prefect position in S6. Pupils will have a variety of roles that they will be expected to undertake around the school.  More senior roles of Head Boy/Girl and Depute Head Boy/Girl are also available for those who fit the criteria. Pupils who are successful can also complete an SQA Leadership Award.

· House Captains

       House captains are also prefects but have a slightly different role. Pupils who undertake these positions will lead their house groups in a variety of activities encouraging pupils to take part from all year groups. They will be expected to promote the positive ethos of the school at events such as assemblies.

· Mentors

         Pupils who have an interest in working with pupils in younger year groups can become Mentors.  There are a variety of mentor roles available from volunteering with P7 transition, lunchtime or other clubs; working with pupils in the Autism Base or the Enhanced Provision Unit; ‘buddying’ identified pupils; supporting younger pupils with homework. Pupils who become mentors will be expected to also complete an SQA Mentoring Award.

· Subject Ambassadors

         Pupils who have a particular interest or skill within a subject area can become subject ambassadors. The roles can be flexible depending on the skills of the pupil and need of the department but can include assisting in departments with younger pupils or supporting teachers in practical subjects such as PE and Hospitality.

· Committees

            S6 pupils have the opportunity to join one of our committees such as Social, Fundraising, Sustainability and Yearbook.

· Volunteering

          All S6 pupils will be expected to provide a period of Reception duty where timetables allow. In addition pupils can volunteer for other activities such as Rotary Interact and the Befriending Caithness voluntary group. Pupils can also complete an SQA Volunteering Award.

The aims of the S6 Opportunities Programme are:

* to serve the school and local communities;

* to gain experience relevant to specific career plans e.g. Nursing/Medicine/Social Work/Teaching. Anyone contemplating a vocational career must secure a relevant community placement;

* to develop core skills e.g. communication, problem solving, working with others; all of which are essential skills for work and life;

* to build up evidence of these qualities for use in Personal Statements, CVs, progress files, application forms and at interview.

* to make Sixth Year a year of transition to work, College or Higher Education.

Further information will be given on the S6 Opportunities Programme at the S6 Induction in June.