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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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S4-6 Senior Phase

S4-6 – the Senior Phase

In S4-6 pupils study for national qualifications. In line with the school’s Curriculum Rationale, we prioritise personalisation and choice, alongside a focus on literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing. English and Maths are compulsory in S4; beyond this we give Senior Phase pupils free choice of the courses they wish to take, and build the timetable around their choices.  A key principle is:

Right Subject – Right Level – Right Time

Pupils are able to choose the subjects that suit their skills, interests and aims, at the level which suits their ability or the entrance requirements of their planned next step, at any time throughout S4-6. The Orkney Offer means pupils can choose courses taught at other campuses within Orkney, primarily at Orkney College. As well as National 4, National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses, there are Skills for Work courses providing vocational pathways. Foundation Apprenticeships allow pupils to combine work experience with related academic study, modules from HNC and degree programmes with the University of the Highlands and Islands give a taste of study beyond school level, and a range of Wider Achievement Programmes provide leadership qualifications and personal development.

For more detail of the curriculum structure, please see Stromness Academy Curriculum Rationale

For details of subjects offered, please see the relevant course choice brochures here

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