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Duke of EdinburghWe’ve had word of a few pupils dropping DofE before we have started, stating that they are advised to focus on exams. DofE is a commitment, but pupils can choose an activity in each of the 3 sections (Physical, Volunteering and Skills) that they already do. For example:Physical – a pupil might already go to netball and the physical skill they can work is improving their passing or shootingVolunteering – they may already help with a sport at a primary school, or help a neighbour by cleaning, or cutting their grass. Skill – they already play a musical instrument or want to work on improving their drawing or painting. There are so many options and we can be flexible with things they already do. Other than keeping a quick log of what they do each week, and attending after school on a Monday, DofE doesn’t need to be a massive undertaking. Pupils can develop other skills, learn to work with others and get out and enjoy the landscapes around us. Exams are important, but DofE is seen as a very respectable qualification by many employers and further education institutes. It’s not too late to sign up! Send your child to Mr Grieve for more information, or a sign up sheet!

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Physics

Staff

  • Mr G. Wilks (PT)

 

Department

The department has one full time physics teacher

Courses

Course Choice

BGE

Physics BGE

Senior Phase

Physics N5

Physics Higher

Physics AH

Science N4

BGE

S3

In S3, pupils study physics at BGE L4 and National 4 physics.
This comprises 3 units which lead directly into N5 in S4

  • Electricity and Energy
  • Waves and Radiation
  • Dynamics and Space


Senior Phase

National 5 Advanced Higher
Higher

 

From National 5 to Advanced Higher level, pupils study Physics 5 periods per week. These courses are built upon a mix of theoretical concepts and practical skills:

To achieve a pass, pupils will have to pass the SQA exam.

 

Links

Individual pupils can access their work and resources through Microsoft team using their Glow account.

N5 Higher and Advanced Higher courses are available as online learning using SCHOLAR which can be accessed via GLOW or directly through the Scholar website.

All levels of courses are offered on BBC Bitesize.

Past papers are available on the SQA website for senior pupils eager to revise.

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