Curriculum for Excellence
The curriculum in Lochaber High School has developed in line with the ‘Curriculum for Excellence’ initiative which aims to ensure that all children and young people in Scotland develop the attributes, knowledge and skills they will need to flourish in life, learning and work.
The knowledge, skills and attributes learners will develop will allow them to demonstrate four key capacities – to be:
The curriculum includes all of the experiences which are planned for children and young people through their education, wherever they are being educated. These experiences are grouped into four categories. In S1 and S2 most pupils follow a common course which includes a broad range of subjects. In S3 pupils continue to follow a broad general education but make subject choices within curriculum areas. At the start of S4 pupils finalise their six subjects for National exams. Pupils in S4, S5 and S6 follow courses leading to presentation at National (1 – 5), Higher and Advanced Higher.
Details of all courses are contained in the ‘Course Choices’ booklet which is issued to pupils before they make their course choices. Booklets and Choice Forms are available below.
The knowledge, skills and attributes learners will develop will allow them to demonstrate four key capacities – to be:
- Successful Learners
- Confident Individuals
- Responsible Citizens
- Effective Contributors
The curriculum includes all of the experiences which are planned for children and young people through their education, wherever they are being educated. These experiences are grouped into four categories. In S1 and S2 most pupils follow a common course which includes a broad range of subjects. In S3 pupils continue to follow a broad general education but make subject choices within curriculum areas. At the start of S4 pupils finalise their six subjects for National exams. Pupils in S4, S5 and S6 follow courses leading to presentation at National (1 – 5), Higher and Advanced Higher.
Details of all courses are contained in the ‘Course Choices’ booklet which is issued to pupils before they make their course choices. Booklets and Choice Forms are available below.
S3 Courses Booklet
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Senior Phase Booklet
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LHS Curricular Pathways
Careers Advice from Skills Development Scotland
My World of Work SDS Careers web site to support career planning
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Book a careers appointment in school (S4-6)
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Subject Choice Information
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Job Opportunities in Lochaber
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