S5/S6
At S5/S6, the emphasis moves towards increasingly vocationally oriented, specialised and individualised courses in preparation for working life or Higher Education. Pupils will study up to 5 subjects at Higher, Intermediate 1 or 2 or Advanced Higher (S6).
By this stage, pupils choice is greatly increased to the extent that courses are tailored by negotiation with Guidance and teaching staff. With increased choice comes increased responsibility and pupils are helped gradually to take control of their own learning process through Self Study, project or dissertation work. Through work on study skills, mock interviews and personal development, pupils are prepared for life after school. They are also expected and encouraged to play a part in some of the organisation of the school, to increase their real responsibility and experience. Further information about S5/S6 courses is available in the S5/6 Time for Choice booklet and Course Outlines. These are available for the school.