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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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Technical

Staff

  • Mr T. Raine (PT)
  • Ms J. McConnell

Department

We offer a wide range of courses from S1 to advanced higher. Graphic Communication, Engineering Science, Practical Metalwork and Practical Woodwork are all on offer to Senior Phase pupils.

There are two well equipped workshops that can be used with a variety of materials, ie wood, metal and plastics. We also have a computer suite that can be used for both Graphics and Engineering Science and a dedicated Graphic Communication classroom.

Courses

Course Choice

BGE

Design and Technology BGE

Practical Craft Skills BGE

Senior Phase (S4-6)

Engineering Science N4 N5

Engineering Science H 

Graphic Communication N4 N5

Graphic Communication H

Practical Metalworking N4 N5

Practical Woodworking N4 N5

 

BGE S1 – 3

S1

Introduction to Graphic Communication – Sketching skills, scale, logos, Desk Top Publishing.

Practical Craft Skills – Design and make a spatula, wooden box and acrylic keytag.

S2

Graphic Communication – Technical Drawing, Computer Aided Design, Illustration and Presentation.

Practical Craft Skills – Design and make a candleholder, and a mug tree.

S3

Design & Technology – graphics skills building, camera project, Pneumatics and mechanisms
Practical Craft Skills – practice joint in wood, metal benchwork, manufacture of a tablet stand.

Senior Phase S4-S6 (SQA)

We offer Practical Woodwork, Practical Metalwork, Engineering Science and Graphic Communication at N4 and N5 levels. Engineering Science is also on offer at Higher level. Graphic Communication is on offer at Higher and Advanced Higher levels as well as N4 and N5.

Practical Woodworking Practical Metalworking
Engineering Science Graphic Communication

Extra- Curricular

Study support is available in the department and we offer a Wooden jewellery activity as well as the Young Enterprise programme.

School logo of a Viking longship

Stromness Academy Young Reporter 2024

Mental Health Resources & Support

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