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The process explained:
The process explained:
S2 will make their specialisation choices for S3 in January 2025.
This allows learners to specialise in areas of the curriculum which they have an interest in or aspire to move onto a career in. It allows for specialisation in S3 before moving to the Senior Phase in S4. The subjects which are picked for S3 will have an impact on what options are available in the Senior Phase so it is important to choose subjects carefully that match skills, interests and abilities.
There will be PSE lessons, S2 Parents' Evening, discussion with parents/ carers, teachers and a 1-1 interview with our Careers Advisor. Finally, there will be a 1-1 meeting with a member of the school leadership team to finalise your specialisation choices.
Below is a 10 minute presentation on the specialisation process.
Below is a 10 minute presentation on the specialisation process.
An overview of the curricular journey at Sinclair Academy
An overview of the curricular journey at Sinclair Academy
In S3, students must still study subjects within all curricular areas of the BGE as outlined below.
In S3, students must still study subjects within all curricular areas of the BGE as outlined below.
This is important as an over-emphasis in 1 curricular area would mean that choice and progression at the Senior Phase could become unnecessarily limited.
Some subjects are compulsory
Some subjects are compulsory
The subject options available...
The subject options available...
This allows pupils to specialise in their chosen areas or retain a breadth across learning. Pupils can also choose SQA PE in addition to Core PE, giving 5 periods of PE per week. Each of the options will be allocated 3 periods per week, alongside 4 periods of both English and Maths and 1 period for Wider Achievement.
How do I choose my options?
How do I choose my options?
It will be helpful to look at this column structure. You would choose one subject from each column.
Time allocations will be as follows:
Time allocations will be as follows:
It is often helpful to look ahead and then work backwards with subject choice so S4 times are as follows and progression from S3-4 is key in terms of consistency of approach. In S4, subjects 1-5 must be from subjects undertaken in S3 as this will provide your best chances of success.
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