WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this Booklet is to inform Parents of the Key Stages of the Broad General Education (BGE) in First, Second and Third
Years (S1- S3) as experienced in Trinity High School so as to better enable parents to become involved in their child’s learning as they
progress from S1 – S3. We hope that you will find the Booklet both informative as well as helpful in supporting your child’s development in Trinity High School and would welcome any comment you would wish to make on the Booklet.
The Booklet has been arranged in a number of sections in which the essential features of the Curriculum (the full range of experiences
available to pupils both in the classroom and outwith the classroom) are outlined in summary form. This includes the KEY DESIGN
FEATURES in a Curriculum for Excellence as outlined by the Scottish Government as well as the range of curricular provision in S1, S2
and S3. Thereafter more specific detail is provided on each Year in the Broad General Education.
SECTION A:
KEY DESIGN FEATURES
SECTION B:
OVERALL COURSE PROVISION S1 – S3
SECTION C:
S1
SECTION D:
S2
SECTION E:
S3
SECTION F:
GENERAL COMMENT
SECTION G:
USEFUL INFORMATION
J Nellaney
Headteacher
KEY DESIGN FEATURES OF CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE
BROAD GENERAL EDUCATION
Curriculum Areas
Principles
Contexts
Skills for Learning,
Life and Work
Capacities
• Expressive Arts
• Health & Wellbeing
• Languages
• Mathematics
• Religious and Moral Education
• Sciences
• Social Studies
• Technologies
• Personalisation & Choice
• Coherence
• Relevance
• Challenge & Enjoyment
• Breadth
• Progression
• Depth
• Ethos and Life of the School
• Curriculum areas and subjects
• Interdisciplinary learning
• Personal achievement
• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Health and Wellbeing
• Skills for work, enterprise and
culture
• Successful learners
• Confident individuals
• Responsible citizens
• Effective contributors
These are the areas of study
which have to be studied in all
schools across Scotland. These
broad headings are used to categorise specific subjects eg Art,
PE, English, History, Computing, etc.
When preparing courses of study
for pupils due attention is given
to identified principles. This is
to ensure all pupils are given the
opportunity to progress in their
learning by identifying their
learning preferences, selecting
courses to study and enjoying
their studies.
To encourage pupils to both
enjoy and progress in their learning, priority is given to different
aspects of the curriculum and
the creation of opportunities to
become involved in a variety of
learning contexts both within
and outwith the classroom.
These skills underpin all learning and will be encouraged in all
curriculum areas and all other
opportunities for young people
to work together to develop a
range of social skills relevant to
their lifelong development.
The 4 Capacities describe what
Curriculum for Excellence is
trying to achieve for all pupils so
that they can recognise and develop their skills and ensure they
are able to make a meaningful
contribution to their community.
NB*
1. All pupils have “ENTITLEMENTS” to a Coherent Curriculum in the BGE and Senior Phase ie Skills for Learning, Life and Work, Personal Support and
Positive Sustained Destinations with in all cases the learner at the centre of all activity.
2. Renfrewshire Council have confirmed that all Curriculum Areas will be available to all pupils in the BGE with Choices for the Senior Phase confirmed in
S3 and not earlier in the BGE.
SECTION B: OVERALL COURSE PROVISION IN THE BGE
STAGE
LANGUGE/
LITERACY
MATHS/
NUMERACY
HWB
LANGS
SOC STDS
SCIENCE
TECH
EXP ARTS
ENRICHMENT
S1
CfE
Level 2/3
English (4)
Maths (4)
RE (2)
PE (3)
H Ecs (1)
SE (1)
French
or Italian
(3)
Geography
History
Modern Studs
(3)
Integrated (3)
IT (2)
Technical (2)
Art (2)
Music (2)
IDL (1)
Seminar
Mission
Enterprise Day
Health Day
Advent Charities
Lenten Service
Pro Life Week
Fair Trade Fortnight
S2
CfE
Level 3/4
English (4)
Maths (4)
RE (2)
PE (3)
H Ecs (2)
SE (1)
French
or Italian
(3)
Geography
History
Modern Studs
(3)
Integrated (3)
IT (2)
Technical (2)
Art (2)
Music (2)
ACE Day
Advent Charities
Lenten Service
Pro Life Week
Fair Trade Fortnight
IDL
S3
CfE
Level 3/4
English
Maths
RE
PE
SE
French
or Italian
Geography
History
Modern Studs
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Art
Music
PE
(4)
(4)
(6)
(3)
(3)
(3)
Admin
Computing
Bus Man
Design & Manufacture
Graph Comm
Home Ec
(4)
+ 1 OTHER
CHOICE (3)
Enterprise Day
Advent Charities
Lenten Service
Pro Life Week
Fair Trade Fortnight
S3 Citizenship
Conference
IDL
(3)
NB*
1. Numbers in the Curriculum Areas represent the number of Timetabled contacts per week.
2. In S1/S2 all subjects shown will be studied by all pupils. In S3 pupils will indicate their Preferences for study in each of the Curricular Areas (8) with the
exception of HWB (Health and Wellbeing) in which all subjects will be taken by all pupils. All pupils will choose 1 subject from each Column shown. This
allows for some Personalisation in courses to be studied in S3.
SECTION C: KEY FEATURES OF FIRST YEAR (S1)
STAGE
S1
CfE
Level 2/3
LANGUGE/
LITERACY
English (4)
MATHS/
NUMERACY
Maths (4)
HWB
RE (2)
PE (3)
H Ecs (1)
SE (1)
LANGS
French
or Italian
(3)
SOC STDS
SCIENCE
Geography
History
Modern Studs
(3)
Integrated (3)
TECH
IT (2)
Technical (2)
EXP ARTS
Art (2)
Music (2)
ENRICHMENT
IDL (1)
Seminar
Mission
Enterprise Day
Health Day
Advent Charities
Lenten Service
Pro Life Week
Fair Trade Fortnight
COMMENT:
1. All pupils will be placed in mixed ability classes/sections in almost all curricular areas to facilitate their studies.
2. All pupils will experience 33 Periods of Timetable study each week (see Timetable exemplar). This will be supplemented by Year Group and Whole School activities during the session to provide a range of ENRICHMENT opportunities to encourage positivity towards learning and provide wider achievement
possibilities.
3. Within all Curriculum Areas eg English, Maths, Religious Education, etc pupils will follow courses based on the Experiences and Outcomes (Es and Os)
outlined in the framework for a Curriculum for Excellence (CfE). This includes Es and Os specific to each Curriculum Area but also those Es and Os which
are the Responsibility of All ie Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing.
4. IDL = Interdisciplinary Learning which will be based around our Project Partnership with the Association of People with Disability (APD) based in
Bangalore/Bengalura in India. Interdisciplinary Learning can also take place in other areas when Departments work together eg Art and English in the
Scottish/Burns topic.
5. Pupil Progress will be assessed in a variety of ways and will reflect the standards expanded in Level 2 and Level 3 statements for a CfE. Within levels each
pupil’s learning will be described as Developing or Consolidating or Secure depending on progress made in their studies.
6. Pupil achievements and attitude to work will be recognised formally in the School’s Awards Programme and externally whenever appropriate.
SAMPLE TIMETABLE S1/2
NAME:
REGISTER GROUP
PERIOD 1
8.50 –
9.40am
PERIOD 2
9.40 –
10.30am
STAGE:
BREAK
10.30 –
10.45am
PERIOD 3
10.45 –
11.35am
PERIOD 4
11.35 –
12.25am
PERIOD 5
12.25 –
1.15pm
LUNCH
1.15 – 2.00pm
PERIOD 6
2.00 –
2.50pm
PERIOD 7
2.50 –
3.40pm
Monday
Italian
S1 School
Mr De Cecco
ML 4
Science
S1 School
Mrs Dargie
Sci 1
BREAK
Mathematics
S1 School
Mrs McVey
M 16
Religious Ed
S1 School
Mr Dolan
RE 1
Music
S1 School
Mr Liddell
Mu 1
LUNCH
Technological
Studies
S1 School
Mr Currie
English
S1 School
Ms Duleavy
En 4
Tuesday
Mathematics
S1 School
Mrs McVey
M 16
Art
S1 School
Miss Morley
Art 3
BREAK
Geography
School
Mr McAllister
SS 5
Physical Ed
S1School
Mr Aitken
English
S1 School
Ms Duleavy
En 4
LUNCH
Technological
Studies
S1 School
Mr Currie
Science
S1School
Mr Sethi
Sci 6
Music
S1 School
Mr Liddell
Mu 1
Computing
S1 School
Mr Alford
ICT 2
BREAK
Italian
S1 School
Mr De Cecco
ML 4
Home Ec
S1 School
Mrs Reid
HE 2
Physical Ed
S1 School
Mr Aitken
LUNCH
English
S1 School
Ms Duleavy
En 4
IDL
S1 School
Mrs Maxwell
ICT 1
Wednesday
PERIOD 1
8.50 –
9.40am
PERIOD 2
9.40 –
10.30am
BREAK
10.30 –
10.45am
PERIOD 3
10.45 –
11.35am
PERIOD 4
11.35 –
12.25am
LUNCH
12.25 –
1.10pm
Thursday
English
S1 School
Ms Dunleavy
En 4
Italian
S1 School
Mr De Cecco
ML 4
BREAK
Friday
Mathematics
S1 School
Mrs McVey
M 16
Social Education S1 School
Mrs Doyle
En 2
BREAK
PERIOD 5
1.10 –
2.00pm
PERIOD 6
2.00 –
2.50pm
Religious Ed
S1 School
Mr Dolan
RE 1
Geography
School
Mr McAllister
SS 5
LUNCH
Art
S1 School
Miss Morley
Art 3
Mathematics
S1 School
Mrs McVey
M 16
Science
S1 School
Mrs Dargie
Sci 1
Physical Ed
S1 School
Mr Aitken
LUNCH
English
S1 School
Ms Duleavy
En 4
Geography
School
Mr McAllister
SS 5
SECTION D: KEY FEATURES OF SECOND YEAR (S2)
STAGE
S2
CfE
Level 3/4
LANGUGE/
LITERACY
English (4)
MATHS/
NUMERACY
Maths (4)
HWB
RE (2)
PE (3)
H Ecs (2)
SE (1)
LANGS
French
or Italian
(3)
SOC STDS
SCIENCE
Geography
History
Modern Studs
(3)
Integrated (3)
TECH
IT (2)
Technical (2)
EXP ARTS
Art (2)
Music (2)
ENRICHMENT
ACE Day
Advent Charities
Lenten Service
Pro Life Week
Fair Trade Fortnight
IDL
COMMENT:
1. The pattern of study in S2 continues as per S1 in that there are 33 Timetabled contacts per week. However contact in Home Economics (part of the Health
and Wellbeing Faculty) increases to 2 per week at the expense of a separate Interdisciplinary Learning (IDL) contact. IDL will continue to be a feature in S2
but will be present in identified inter-Department links.
2. Course construction and assessment practice will continue to be based on CfE Experiences and Outcomes at levels 2, 3 and 4 (for some pupils).
3. Opportunities for involvement in an extended range of activities will be given to S2 pupils eg Science Challenges, Technical Club, Sport.
4. All S2 pupils will have the opportunity to refine their courses of study for S3 in February/March in keeping with the emphasis on “Personalisation”, and
“Breadth/Depth” of study in a CfE. This will enable pupils to study courses based on their progress, enjoyment, interest and possible career intentions.
From experience pupils identifying courses of study for S3 at this time GENERALLY go on to choose their courses of study for certification and National
Qualifications level in S4 and beyond based on decisions taken in S2. Consequently detailed thought is required at this stage.
5. Please note that Renfrewshire Council has agreed a Policy that all pupils will continue to access all 8 Curriculum Areas in S3 (see Section A for all such areas.
However in S4 courses of study for certification/accreditation will be reduced to 7 from 8 in all Renfrewshire Schools.
6. S2 Pupils will be presented with a Pro Forma for ‘PERSONALISATION’ decisions as shown in the exemplar below:-
3RD YEAR PERSONALISATION FORM
LANGUGE/
LITERACY
ENGLISH
MATHS/
NUMERACY
MATHS
HWB
RE
PE
SE
LANGS
FRENCH
ITALIAN
SOC STDS
GEOG
HISTORY
MOD STUDS
SCIENCE
BIOLOGY
CHEMISTRY
PHYSICS
TECH
ADMIN
COMPUTING
BUS MAN.
DESIGN AND
MANUFACTURE
GRAPH
COMM
HOME EC
EXP ARTS
ART
MUSIC
PE
CHOICE
ART
BIOLOGY
BUS MAN.
CHEMISTRY
GRAPH
COMM
HISTORY
HOME EC
MUSIC
Pupils will choose 1 subject in each Column with the exception of Health and Wellbeing ie RE, PE and SE which will be studied by all pupils.
NAMECLASS
SECTION E: KEY FEATURES OF THIRD YEAR (S3)
STAGE
S3
CfE
Level 3/4
LANGUGE/
LITERACY
MATHS/
NUMERACY
HWB
LANGS
SOC STDS
SCIENCE
English
Maths
RE
PE
SE
French
or Italian
Geography
History
Modern Studs
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
(4)
(4)
(6)
(3)
(3)
(3)
TECH
Admin
Computing
Bus Man
Design & Manufacture
Graph Comm
Home Ec
(4)
EXP ARTS
Art
Music
PE
(3)
ENRICHMENT
+ 1 OTHER
CHOICE (3)
Enterprise Day
Advent Charities
Lenten Service
Pro Life Week
Fair Trade Fortnight
S3 Citizenship
Conference
IDL
COMMENT:
1. In addition to progressing studies in S3 in all Curriculum Areas at the BGE levels 2 – 4, an essential feature of S3 courses will be preparation for courses of
study at National 4 and National 5 levels in the Senior Phase of the Curriculum which begins in S4.
2. Pupils should be thinking seriously about the CHOICE of courses of study for S4 which will be made by March of S3. For most pupils this will be a progressive choice based on their existing course of study in S3 but other options will be provided. Consequently pupils (and parents) need to think carefully not
just for a choice for S4 but for a programme of study from S4 – S6 ie the Whole Senior Phase of National Qualifications. There is a need to THINK about
progress made, enjoyment, necessity for future study/employment and personal preference. Research, personal reflection and advice from all sources will
help this process. In addition a “TRANSITION TO THE SENIOR PHASE” of the Curriculum Booklet will be provided for all S3 Parents to assist in Course
Choice and understanding the National Qualifications Programme.
3. All pupils will prepare, with assistance, a S3 PROFILE which will summarise their own personal achievements, provide a statement on their own views of
how they have developed their skills and their attainment levels at the end of the Broad General Education. This will also help pupils reflect positively and
critically on their progress and their readiness to take on the challenges of National Qualifications Courses in the Senior Phase of the Curriculum in S4 – S6.
4TH YEAR OPTIONS FORM – SENIOR PHASE
A SAMPLE COURSE CHOICE PRO FORMA IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION:A
ENGLISH/
LITERACY
ENGLISH
B
MATHS/
NUMERACY
MATHS
C
HWB
RE
PE
SE
D
SOC STDS
GEOG
HISTORY
MOD STUDS
E
SCIENCE
F
TECH
BIOLOGY
CHEMISTRY
EMPLOYABILITY
SKILLS
PHYSICS
ADMIN
BUS MAN.
COMPUTING
SCIENCE
DESIGN & MANUFACTURE
GRAPH COMM
PRACTICAL
CRAFT SKILLS
HOSPITALITY/
HOME EC
ART
FRENCH
ITALIAN
MUSIC
PE
PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT
(PD)
FIRST CHOICE
D
E
F
G
H
SECOND CHOICE
D
E
F
G
H
NAME:
CLASS:
All pupils will undertake 2 periods of RE and Core PE.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
G
EXP ARTS
All pupils must study English, Maths, Core PE, RE and SE.
Only continuity from S3 courses can be guaranteed.
You must continue to follow a broad range of subjects.
New courses might only be offered at National 4 depending on previous experience and attainment.
Choose one subject from each column. Places cannot be guaranteed if you choose a different subject from S3.
A course will not run if there is insufficient demand.
H
CHOICE
ART
BUS MAN.
CHEMISTRY
FRENCH
GRAPH COMM
HOSPITALITY/
HOME EC
ITALIAN
MUSIC
P.E.
PHYSICS
SECTION F: GENERAL COMMENT
Since the introduction of a Curriculum for Excellence for First Year (S1)
Pupils beginning their Secondary School experience in August 2010, Trinity High School has sought to review and develop the courses and overall
activities on offer to our pupils in the Broad General Education from S1 – S3.
To this end staff in the School have worked tirelessly and with complete
professionalism and dedication to meet the needs of all our pupils.
Courses have been reviewed, materials prepared, new assessment practices
introduced taking onboard prior learning from Primary School and interdisciplinary working established across the School. Her Majesty’s Inspectors of
Education (HMIe) noted in their extremely positive Inspection of the School
in 2011 with regard to Curriculum for Excellence:“The school has taken a measured and considered approach to implementing
Curriculum for Excellence….”
“The school has very good links with its associated primary schools. Staff
are building on these in the context of Curriculum for Excellence to further
improve young people’s progress as they move from primary into secondary.”
“Staff meet young people’s learning needs very well.”
Central to the success and achievement of our pupils is our genuine partnership with parents and pupils which HMIe commented on:
“Staff engage well with parents and continually look for opportunities to
involve them in their children’s learning.”
“Young people have a clear voice in improving the school and feel their views
are listened to and valued.”
“Staff are strongly committed to improving young people’s learning and
achievement.”
It is through our ongoing partnerships at all levels and the dedication of our
staff supported by the positive and participative attitude of our pupils that
Trinity High School has served our community with distinction. The work
carried out in developing the Broad General Education in S1 – S3 shows clearly
the overwhelming desire of staff to continue to meet the needs of our pupils
which HMIE noted strongly:“Staff have suitably high expectations of young people, in terms of attitude and
behaviour, as well as in their achievements. Young people respond very positively
to these expectations. The school has a very supportive, inclusive ethos. It places
a strong emphasis on putting gospel values into practice, particularly in service to
others.”
This approach not only serves our pupils well in S1 – S3 but has shown to be
extremely positive in laying the foundations for high attainment/achievement
in the Senior Phase of the Curriculum in S4 – S6 as HMIe noted –
“From S3 to S6, young people’s overall performance has been consistently better
or much better than the performance of schools which serve young people with
similar needs and backgrounds.”
Trinity High School continues to offer the fullest range of opportunities
possible, within the resources available, to ensure the needs of our young
people are met. By encouraging high expectations, a positive work ethic and
offering support as and when required it is our ambition that all our young
people achieve to the highest level possible and that in partnership with
parents, all pupils experience a Broad General Education in S1 – S3 which is
enjoyable, challenging and progressive and lays the basis for future learning.
J Nellaney
Headteacher
SECTION G: USEFUL INFORMATION
1. The School Website contains a number of useful links to external sites which provide additional information on a range of
education matters. Website Address: www.trinityhigh.renfrewshire.sch.uk
2. Pupils and parents may wish to access in particular www.myemployability.org.uk which the school has prepared.
3. Renfrewshire Council’s website contains information on a range of Education Policy Papers and Decisions including
references to the Council Community Plan. Website Address: www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
4. Specifically detailed information relating to Curriculum for Excellence can be found from the Education Scotland.
website at www.educationscotland.gov.uk. Targeted support for parents is available from the Parentzone section of the
Education Scotland website. In addition information is also available on the Scottish Government website at
www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education/Schools/curriculum/ACE.
5. Information relating to the National Qualifications’ Programme is available on the Scottish Qualification Authority
website at www.sqa.org.uk
6. Pupils in particular, and parents also, can use the GLOW portal on the Education Scotland website to access information
and support their studies. The website can also be accessed at www.glowscotland.org.uk.
7. Trinity High School strives to support all pupils and parents at all stages and levels across the school. Consequently
in addition to the various websites listed as sources of further information, it is our fervent hope that in many cases the
first point of contact will be with ourselves in the School. Senior Staff, including the appropriate Year Group Depute
Headteacher and your child’s Pastoral Principal Teacher would welcome any discussions you would wish to have on any
matter related to your child’s progress, wellbeing and happiness in our School. For ease of reference the School can be
contacted by on 0141 886 6121 or by email at enquiries@trinityhigh.renfrewshire.sch.uk