BGE Courses – S3
In the Broad General Education all S1/2/3 students experience a wide range of subjects across the curricular areas of English and Modern Languages, Maths and Numeracy, Social Subjects, Science, Technologies and Enterprise, Expressive Arts and Health and Wellbeing. Towards the end of S2, pupils make their choices for S3. We offer some specialisation and choice in S3 which includes all pupils continuing their learning in English and Maths as well as Core PE and RE plus 7 other subjects from across the curricular areas.
Senior Phase Courses – S4
In S4, as well as continuing with Core Subjects (PSE and PE), the majority of pupils at Selkirk High School will take courses leading to National Qualifications in English and Maths plus 4 other subjects. This year we are introducing a number of short courses (Curricular Enhancement) allowing you to select 7 courses. The short courses are available at Levels 4, 5 and 6.
At this point, the opportunities provided in the learner journey also expand to subjects delivered by the Schools Academy at Scottish Borders College. This gives our pupils a broad curriculum offer to select from, leading to a total of 6 or 7 qualifications by the end of S4.
Senior Phase Courses – S5
In S5, as well as continuing with Core Subjects (PSE and PE), the majority of pupils at Selkirk High School will take courses leading to National Qualifications in 6 subjects. Students also have a number of short courses (Curricular Enhancement) to choose from – these are available at Levels 4, 5 and 6.
These subjects may be selected from the school or College offer and the level at which the subjects are taken should enable the pupil to progress from S4. There are also a number of new courses that will be delivered by Galashiels Academy as part of our partnership working to broaden the choice available for students; all of these courses will be delivered in person.
Senior Phase Courses – S6
In S6, pupils will fill their time table with academic/employability/skills related work and study resulting in a minimum of 4 qualifications by the end of S6 as well as an SQA SCQF Level 6 Leadership Qualification. Timetables will be based around individual need and progression pathways and will be agreed following consultation with Pastoral Teachers. The expectation is that all S6 pupils will have a full timetable with every period accounted for including directed study and Wider Achievement Opportunities. Students also have a number of short courses (Curricular Enhancement) to choose from – these are available at Levels 4, 5 and 6. There are also wide variety of Borders College courses available in column F including National Progression Awards, Skills for Work Qualifications, Foundation Apprenticeships – Levels 4, 5 and 6. There are also a number of new courses that will be delivered by Galashiels Academy as part of our partnership working to broaden the choice available for students; all of these courses will be delivered in person.
There is also an opportunity to study a YASS course – offered by the Open University (Level 7) to bridge the gap between school and university, college or employment.
At all stages of transition, pupils are given support in the form of 1:1 interviews with their Guidance Teacher and Careers Adviser as well as information in assemblies/events and on the Course Choice documents available on the school website.