McLaren High School
2016-2017
Broad General Education
Curriculum Review
S2S3
Order Respect Care Achievement
Introduction
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Core Subjects
English
Mathematics
Modern Languages – French & Spanish
Physical Education
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Biology
Chemistry
Physics
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10
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Business Management
Geography
History
Modern Studies
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Art
Music
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Administration & IT
Computing & Information Science
Design & Manufacture
Graphic Communication
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21
Sports Leader
Hospitality
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Science
Social Subjects
Expressive Arts
Technologies
Other Optional Subjects
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Introduction
Third Year
This Handbook is produced to help current S2 pupils make choices for S3 in the final stage of the
Broad General Education within A Curriculum for Excellence.
A degree of choice means that pupils can start to focus on subjects that particularly interest them or
will support their career intentions.
All pupils will take:
 Maths
 English
 PE
 PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
 RME (Religious and Moral Education)
Pupils will also select:
 1 Modern Language
 2 Social subjects
 2 Sciences
 1 subject from the Expressive Arts
 2 Technological subjects
 2 further subjects of their choice from any curricular area
There may also be the opportunity for a small number of pupils to undertake a National 4 Rural Skills
course one afternoon a week, in addition to their Broad General Education choices. Entry into this
course is via an application and interview process later in the year. You will receive more information
about this in due course.
The courses that you choose to study in S3 will prepare you for your move into the Senior Phase next
session, when you will select five subjects to study at National level in S4 (in addition to English and
Maths).
Your subject choices along with your involvement in the wider life of the school and your own
community should provide a wide range of experiences. This breadth of choice is important in
helping you to have an understanding of the world around you and also in letting you fully enjoy life.
As well as the formal aspects to the school curriculum, the various activities that are on offer all play
a part in the development of confident individuals, successful learners, effective contributors and
responsible citizens.
Marc Fleming
Headteacher
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Introduction
Advice and Information
There are a number of ways in which you can get advice and information from the school.
Subject Teachers
Your teachers will be able to tell you more about their subject and give you some idea of how
well you are likely to do in it.
Pupil Support Leaders
Your Pupil Support Leader can help you with your choice.
Careers Library
There is a great deal of information available in the Careers section of the Library and you are
very welcome to refer to this during lunchtime.
http://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/subjectchoices/help-for-parents
http://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/section/choose-a-career
Completing the Form
Pupils make their selections according to curricular area, as described above. They should then rank
the subjects in the preferred order they would like to study them. The subject they most wish to
study should be ranked ‘1’, the next preferred one ‘2’ and so on. All subjects should be ranked.
Every effort will be made to give pupils their choices. In some cases it will not be possible to
accommodate all of a pupil’s preferred subjects. In this case we will endeavour to ensure that pupils
are able to study their highest priority choices, and pupils whose choices cannot all be
accommodated will be interviewed by a member of the Senior Management Team or their Pupil
Support Leader.
The process is not ‘first come, first served’ provided the form is returned by the deadline.
Returning the Form
The form should be returned to the Pupil Office by Friday 5th February. It is essential that forms are
returned promptly in order for us to place pupils into appropriate classes and interview any pupils
whose choices cannot be fully accommodated.
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Core Subjects
English
Curriculum Leader: Ms M Newlands
Course Description
In S3 all pupils will continue to develop their skills in Reading, Writing, Talking and Listening.
The course aims to support pupils in becoming confident in their communication skills. It also
stretches their imagination, encourages both their independence and their abilities to work with
others.
The study of literature is important to the course and a variety of authors and genres will be studied.
All pupils will study at least one Scottish text. Pupils will also be given the opportunity to study
Media.
Pupils will develop their written skills and will be given the opportunity to produce work in a variety
of genres and styles. They will also embark on a private research and presentation project. Teaching
and learning of the necessary skills required for Close Reading, Textual Analysis and Critical Essay will
be undertaken.
Therefore in S3, pupils will have the opportunity to:
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Further develop their listening, talking, reading and writing
skills
Use different media effectively
Develop language and communication skills that are
required for life beyond school
Enhance their appreciation and understanding of other
literature
Assessment
Pupils will maintain an evidence folder of tasks undertaken and of their best work. Opportunities for
assessment will also be provided throughout the year. This will allow pupils to demonstrate
progression as they move through S3.
Progression in S4
This course of study will prepare pupils for further study in English at National 4 or 5 in S4.
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Core Subjects
Mathematics
Curriculum Leader: Mrs L Ledger & Mr M Macmillan
Why should you study Mathematics?
Mathematics is important in our everyday life. It equips us with the skills that we need to interpret
and analyse information, simplify and solve problems, assess risk and make informed decisions.
Topics Studied
All pupils in S3 will continue on with their Mathematics, engaging with the experiences and outcomes
through active learning. The experiences and outcomes are structured under three main areas:
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Unit 1: Number, money and measure
This includes estimation and rounding; number and number processes; multiples, factors and
primes; powers and roots; fractions, decimal fractions and percentages; money; time;
measurement; the impact of mathematics on the world; patterns and relationships; expressions
and equations.
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Unit 2: Shape, position and movement
This includes properties of 2D shapes and 3D objects; angle,
symmetry and transformation.
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Unit 3: Information handling
This includes data and analysis; ideas of chance and uncertainty.
Progression in S4
The S3 course is designed to build on the learning in S1/S2 and to consolidate the skills and
knowledge needed to successfully study Mathematics at either National 4 or National 5 in S4.
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Core Subjects
Modern Languages – French and Spanish
Curriculum Leader: Ms M Newlands
Why Learn a Foreign Language?
In a rapidly changing world studying a foreign language can equip you to respond to varying
requirements of education providers and potential employers. Increasingly, celebrities and
sportsmen and women realise the value of speaking a foreign language as it allows them to take up
employment opportunities all over the world. The study of a Modern Language will also enable you
to take your place in the modern workforce in Scotland.
Within the European Union, studying a Modern Language is particularly useful to those interested in
travelling or working abroad. Employers in all areas are much more likely to employ people who
have a language qualification. Languages are also vital in our local tourist industry.
Course Description
Language and communication are vital skills that all pupils need. In S3, pupils will continue their
study of Modern Languages. Pupils may choose French, Spanish or both languages. In S3 pupils will
consolidate and build upon the skills they began to develop in S1 and S2.
In S3 Modern Languages, pupils will have the opportunity to:
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Further develop their listening, talking, reading and writing skills
Use different media effectively
Develop language and communication skills that are required for life beyond school
Enhance their appreciation and understanding of other cultures
Progression in S4
This course of study will prepare pupils for further study in French and/or Spanish at National 4 or 5
in S4.
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Core Subjects
Physical Education
Curriculum Leader: Ms A Montgomery
All pupils in S3 receive two periods of Physical Education. In S3, the course continues to provide
pupils with an insight into the different aspects of physical activity and sport. The course as well as
increasing the depth of experience through participating in activities, presents choice. This allows
pupils to tailor their requirements closer to their specific interests.
The course involves developing performance in four areas:
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Physical competence
Cognitive
Personal qualities
Physical Fitness
Because of the range of activities in the course, pupils must always be enthusiastic & self-motivated.
They should always bring kit and be ready to work in cooperative and competitive situations.
Pupils will follow a common course and throughout the year have opportunities for choice.
Progression in S4
‘Core’ Physical Education permits pupils to develop qualities required for National 5 presentation
in S4.
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Science
Biology
Acting Curriculum Leader: Mrs E Glass
What is Biology?
Biology is the study of living organisms. Students who choose Biology in S3 will learn about the
processes necessary for life in a single living cell and how those cells work together to make an
organism. Biology is key in allowing students to understand how the human body works and
how we, as a species, are related to the other creatures on the planet.
Biological Skills
As well as studying biological concepts, students will develop lots of useful skills
including:
 Investigative and experimental skills
 The use of different practical techniques and equipment
 Handling information and problem solving
 Analytical thinking skills
 Scientific literacy – being able to make informed choices in
everyday life
Progression in S4
The S3 Biology course will allow pupils to progress to National 4 or National 5 level Biology in S4, and
from then on to Higher and Advanced Higher courses. Alternatively, pupils may be able to progress
to National 3 or 4 Environmental Science in S4.
Careers
Biology is a very important subject for students with an interest in the world of
living things. It is also essential for those who want to go onto University to study
a degree in health-related occupations, e.g. medicine, nursing, dentistry or
veterinary science.
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Science
Chemistry
Acting Curriculum Leader: Mrs E Glass
Chemistry is the study of materials, their properties and the impact they have on society and
environment. In S3 pupils learn about:
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chemical reactions and how quickly they occur
atoms, elements and the Periodic Table
compounds, molecules and bonding
acids and alkalis
natural products including fuels, oils and carbohydrates
Chemistry Skills
 laboratory skills
 researching products made by chemists
 investigating the chemical behaviour of a substance
 problem solving including processing, predicting and
selecting
Progression in S4
In S4 pupils will tackle National 4 or National 5, continuing in future years to Higher and Advanced
Higher. Alternatively, pupils may be able to progress to National 3 or 4 Environmental Science in S4.
Careers
Many of our pupils have continued to study pure chemistry at University and College. Chemical
engineering is also popular. Higher Chemistry is a pre-requisite for entry into most Universities to
study medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine. Nat 5 is usually required for nursing and
veterinary nursing.
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Science
Physics
Acting Curriculum Leader: Mrs E Glass
Physics is applied in every sphere of human activity,
including:
 Development of sustainable forms of energy
production
 Treating cancer, through radiotherapy, and
diagnosing illness through various types of
imaging, all based on physics.
 Developing computer games
 Design and manufacture of sports equipment
 Understanding and predicting earthquakes
…in fact, pretty much every sector you can think of needs people with physics knowledge.
Physics Skills
As well as studying physics concepts, students will develop lots of useful skills including:
 Investigative and experimental skills
 The use of different practical techniques and equipment
 Handling information and problem solving
 Analytical thinking skills
 Scientific literacy – being able to make informed choices in everyday life
Careers
Physics is a very important subject for students with an interest in communication, engineering,
medicine, renewable energy and space and cosmology.
Level 4 Topics:
1. Forces
2. Electricity
3. Waves
Progression in S4
 National 4 Physics
 National 5 Physics
Alternatively, pupils may be able to
progress to National 3 or 4 Environmental
Science in S4.
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Social Subjects
Business Management
Curriculum Leader: Mrs L Ledger & Mr M Macmillan
What is Business Management?
Knowledge of business and enterprise are vital in today’s society. The
study of business management will provide pupils with useful and
transferable skills which will allow them to contribute to the dynamic and
complex business and information environment we now live in.
Why should you study Business Management?
Everyone is going to work for an organisation during the course of their
lives whether it is a private company, a government organisation or their
own business. This course will give pupils an insight into the everyday running and decision making
of a business.
Business Management Skills
This course aims to develop learners knowledge and understanding of how businesses are run by:
 researching organisations, discussing the role of departments and evaluating how they
contribute to the success or failure of the business.
 participating in enterprise activities, gaining an understanding of how businesses help to satisfy
needs.
 developing administrative and entrepreneurial skills.
 identifying internal and external factors influencing planning and decision making and assess how
these decisions contribute to the success or failure of businesses.
 researching the purposes and features of private, public and voluntary sector organisations to
contribute to a discussion on their relationships with stakeholders.
Topics Studied
Understanding Business
Pupils will gain an understanding of how businesses operate in different sectors
of industry. They will also look at how businesses maximise customer service.
Management of People & Finance
Pupils will study recruitment, training and motivation of employees. They will
also study budgeting, break even and profit statements.
Management of Marketing and Operations
Pupils will study advertising, promotions and stock management as they relate to contemporary
businesses.
Progression in S4
The S3 course is designed to build on the learning in S1/S2 and to consolidate the skills and
knowledge needed to successfully study Business Management at either National 4 or National 5
in S4.
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Social Subjects
Geography
Curriculum Leader: Mr S Wyroslawski
Geography - the Science of the surface of the earth and its inhabitants; the features or arrangements
of a place.
Geography is key in understanding today’s modern world. It takes a contemporary look at the world
around us and puts it into context in a local, national and international perspective. Throughout the
course, students will be given the opportunity to explore a range of physical and human
environments, the way in which we interact with them and the implications of these actions.
Assessment and progression
Pupils will undertake a range of different tasks and a broad range of assessment opportunities,
building up into a dynamic portfolio of work, with progression into the new National 4 and 5
qualifications by the end of S4.
Course content:
During the course, students will undertake a range of skills based work including developing a variety
of fieldwork techniques in and around the local area.
The units will include:
Physical Environments
Students will study a range of dynamic environments of erosion and
deposition in the UK as well as weather and its influence. This includes
an investigation of a variety of climactic environments using mapping skills.
Human Environments
Students will study a broad range of topics including population structure and
change over time, comparisons between developed and developing
countries, migration, urban and rural environments and how populations
change over time.
Environmental Interactions
Students will study a variety of modern, topical geographical issues including
sustainability, agriculture, human impact and a mini study about climate
change and the impacts it may have for our planet.
Progression in S4
This course of study will prepare pupils for further study in Geography at National 4 or 5 in S4.
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Social Subjects
History
Curriculum Leader: Mr S Wyroslawski
History opens up the world of the past for learners. It provides learners with an understanding into
their own lives and of the society and wider world they live in. By studying the past learners can
better understand their own communities, their country and the wider world. In S3 pupils will study
two very different topic areas. The two S3 topics continue to build on the work covered in S1 and S2
and to consolidate the skills and knowledge necessary to go on and study National Level 4 / 5 History.
Britain and the First World War
This course looks at the events leading up to the First World War and the impact on soldiers on the
Western Front. We investigate the causes of the conflict, impact of trench warfare and how the
conflict was resolved.
The Atlantic Slave Trade, 1770-1807
This course looks at the nature of the British Atlantic
slave trade in the late eighteenth century. It focuses
on the experience of the enslaved Africans, changing
attitudes towards the slave trade in Britain and the
pressures that led to its abolition. Running through
the course are the themes of rights, exploitation and
clashes of culture.
Progression in S4
This course of study will prepare pupils for further study in History at National 4 or 5 in S4.
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Social Subjects
Modern Studies
Curriculum Leader: Mr S Wyroslawski
Modern Studies is the study of the world around us. As such it is designed to raise awareness of the
political, social and economic forces which affect individuals, groups and countries. The S3 course will
provide pupils with the chance to learn about three diverse topic areas whilst participating in a wide
range of activities and assessment pieces. These are all designed to develop a number of skills which
can be used outside of the classroom including team working, problem solving, presentation and
evaluating evidence.
Each S3 course is designed to continue to build on the learning in S1 / S2 and to consolidate the skills
and knowledge needed for further successful study beyond S3.
The USA:
Pupils will explore how history has impacted upon the modern
USA before looking at how the country is run and whether or
not the American Dream has become an American Nightmare
for some. This course will also provide the opportunity to
debate the controversial issues of immigration, gun ownership
and the death penalty.
Paying For It:
This course will consider the cost of running a country like the UK. Pupils will
be asked to consider the sources of income and expenditure for the
government before examining more closely some of the key areas of
expenditure like the welfare state. Pupils will also consider the causes and
consequences of recession on an economy before assuming the role of
Chancellor and writing their own budget.
The Arab World:
Using case studies pupils will develop a greater understanding of
the sources of conflict in this part of the world. This course will
initially focus on the background and modern day reality of the
Arab-Israeli conflict. Pupils will then get the chance to look at the
causes and consequences of the Arab Spring before moving on to
find out more about Iran and the impact of the ‘war on terror’ in
this region.
Progression in S4
This course of study will prepare pupils for further study in Modern Studies at National 4 or 5 in S4.
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Expressive Arts
Art
Continuing Principal Teacher: Mrs A Green
We offer two different courses (you may choose either one of these courses):
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Art & Design
Art & Design with Technology
Our Aim within both courses is:
 To develop understanding of art processes and practitioner artists alongside the
development of individual skills.
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Develop confidence primarily through structured lessons that guarantee success.
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Practical presentation skills and display of work is an important element of the course and is
developed through pupil displays of their own work and opportunities to express their
opinions on artwork in written and spoken form.
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Literacy skills are further developed through use of specialist vocabulary when discussing art
or design movements, e.g. streamlining, Cubism, aerial perspective etc.
Art & Design Course
Expressive : Self Portrait
The pupils are involved in an investigation of the face, leading towards production of a self portrait
painting. The main learning experience is to develop freedom in handling the medium of paint.
The unit begins with representational drawing, studying the face in tone and colour and involves the
pupils in very challenging colour and textural work. The final stages involve more
expressive/emotional possibilities with paint and pupils see this potential in the work of Joan Eardley.
Design : Stylised Cubist/Art deco Plaque
The pupils investigate the concept of multiple viewpoints by reviewing the work of Picasso and
Braque. Through discussion and written response the pupils consider the cultural influences of the
Cubists on the Art Deco design movement.
The stylised face is now explored through a series of drawings and suitable lettering is explored.
Negative / positive, limited colour concepts are created through a collage stage. The unit culminates
in a personalised clay relief plaque.
Art & Design with Technology
The course will introduce pupils to the use of computers and ICT in the creative industries within an
Art and Design context. Pupils will be given the opportunity to create work that introduces them to
contemporary digital techniques, in conjunction with more traditional media such as drawing,
painting, collage etc. The focus will be on graphic design, and will reference both early and
contemporary artists and designers who have both worked and been influenced by digital media.
Areas and techniques intended to be covered by the course:
Poster Design
Screen Printing
3D Rendering
Design Competitions
Digital Photography
Progression in S4
Either course will be beneficial to those pupils who are studying subjects that involve any form of
Visual Presentations and equip the pupils with skills required at National 4/5 level Art.
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Expressive Arts
Music
Continuing Principal Teacher: Mr W Hall
Our S3 course follows the level 4 Experiences and Outcomes outlined in Curriculum for
Excellence – Expressive Arts Curriculum Area. Pupils will have the opportunity to develop
their knowledge and practical experience of both performing and technology. The
course units have been outlined below.
Music
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Performing: pupils will perform on two instruments (see the list below) and
will participate in solo or group performance.
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Composing: pupils will learn the key elements of composition (improvising
and arrangement) in preparation for submission of a composition in S4
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Understanding Music: pupils will listen to a wide variety of music from
around the world in preparation for more in depth conceptual study in S4 leading to
N4-5. This will also involve cooperative group work and teacher led discussions.
Music (Performing with Technology)
Pupils will learn skills as follows under the generic headings below.
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Performing: pupils will perform on two instruments (see the list below) and
will participate in solo or group performance.
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Technology skills: pupils will record and edit music in different ways, learning
some basic studio techniques. Pupils will also learn to add sound effects to a film clip
and keep a log/journal of evidence.
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Understanding Music: Pupils will undertake a small amount of
listening work/research in preparation for more in depth conceptual study in S4
leading to N4-5
Progression in S4
These courses will prepare pupils for further study in Music at National 3,4 or 5 in S4
Instrumental choices include the full range of classroom, orchestral or traditional instruments and
voice as follows:
Strings
Tuned percussion
(Xylophone/Glock)
Bagpipes
Woodwind
Guitar
Ukelele
Accordion
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Banjo
Tin Whistle
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Keyboard / piano
Mandolin
Voice
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Technologies
Administration & IT
Curriculum Leader: Mrs L Ledger & Mr M Macmillan
What is Administration and IT?
The study of Administration and IT will provide pupils with useful and
transferrable skills which will prepare them to enter either the workplace
or higher education. The course emphasises the increasing role of
information technology in everyday life.
Why should you study Administration and IT?
College and university courses expect pupils to be highly proficient in
office based software and this course will allow pupils to develop their
skills in this key area.
Administration and IT Skills
This course aims to develop learner’s basic administrative and IT skills and to enable learners
to:
 develop basic IT skills and use them to perform simple
administrative tasks
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acquire organisational skills in the context of organising
and supporting small-scale events (including meetings)
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develop a basic understanding of administration in the
workplace and key legislation affecting employees
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develop an appreciation of good customer care
Topics Studied
Administrative Practices
Pupils will focus on a number of areas including planning and organisation of a small scale
event; customer service; health & safety and security of people, property and information
(including current legislation in this area)
IT Solutions for Administrators
Pupils will become competent users of Spreadsheet, Database and Word Processing
software.
Communications in Administration
Pupils will become competent in the use of Powerpoint, E-mail, Internet, and Electronic diary
Progression in S4
The S3 course is designed to build on the learning in S1/S2 and to consolidate the skills and
knowledge needed to successfully study Administration & IT at either National 4 or National
5 in S4.
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Technologies
Computing and Information Science
Curriculum Leader: Mrs L Ledger & Mr M Macmillan
What is Computing and Information Science?
This course will allow pupils to gain a greater understanding into
how computers and computer programs work. They will develop
an understanding of the impact of computing and information
technology in changing and influencing our environment and
society
Why should you study Computing and Information Science?
Computing and Technology has had an impact on every job and university course. In today’s
society a high level of computing skills is essential. Every aspect of our lives is now
influenced by technology and technological development. Most jobs involve the use of
computers and Universities and Colleges expect students to be able to use ICT confidently.
Many pupils studying sciences find programming skills to be highly useful and relevant at
later stages when designing experiments and projects.
Computing and Information Science Skills
Pupils will build skills in problem solving, analysis, modelling and evaluation by applying
aspects of computational thinking across a range of situations. As part of the course pupils
will develop short programs and create information systems, which are key aspects of
contemporary computing. Pupils will learn at least two programming languages, develop
skills in web design and explore aspects of multimedia and intelligent systems.
Topics Studied
Software Design & Development:
Pupils will develop practical problem solving skills in programming through
appropriate software development environments. They will also develop
an understanding of how data and instructions are stored in binary form,
the basic architecture of a computer, and an awareness of different
contemporary software development languages / environments including
computer game design using Scratch.
Information Systems Design & Development
Pupils will develop an understanding of online database systems and
begin learning languages that will help them build professional websites.
They will also develop an understanding of security, legal and
environmental issues and be able to relate these to information
systems.
Progression in S4
The S3 course is designed to build on the learning in S1/S2 and to consolidate the skills and
knowledge needed to successfully study Computing and Information Science at either
National 4 or National 5 in S4.
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Technologies
Design and Manufacture
Curriculum Leader: Mrs E Glass
In tandem with Curriculum for Excellence a new course has emerged, which expands into the
modern world in terms of fully understanding real product design and making processes of
commercial items.
Unit Based:
Design
 Identify factors that influence design
 Develop and communicate Design concepts
 Evaluate a Commercial product
Materials & Manufacture
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Investigate materials for manufacturing in a workshop context
Prepare for manufacturing in a workshop
Plan/Implement manufacture sequence for a product
Review manufacture processes and finished product
Why take Design & Manufacture?
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Develop designing skills
Improve practical skills through making products
Understand why materials are selected, and familiarise with related manufacturing processes
Gain a sense of how the world needs D& M to improve our quality of life
Progression in S4
In S4 pupils can continue with Design and Manufacture at National 4/5.
Note
Due to the practical nature of this course, there is contribution of £10 to help towards the
cost of the materials. Pupils entitled to free school meals are exempt from this contribution.
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Technologies
Graphic Communication
Curriculum Leader: Mrs E Glass
Most things which have ever been handled or designed by one person for use by another were, at
one time, a technical drawing! This is true for toys, cars, pencil sharpeners, ships, mobile phones
(and their microscopic components!) furniture, plus all the machinery necessary to make all these
products and their components. The list is almost endless.
In S3, Graphic Communication is a 2 period per week course covering introductory experiences in
Manual Graphics, CAD and CAG.
Graphic Communication will appeal to pupils who enjoy…
 2D orthographic drawing (elevation / end elevation / plan etc)
 Building construction drawing
 Card modelling
 3D graphics including isometric / perspective techniques (+ others)
 Computer Aided Drawing (using AutoCAD)
 Computer Aided Graphics (3D virtual Modelling)
 Desk Top Publishing (using MS Publisher)
 Freehand sketching and colour rendering (showing the effect of light and shade)
 Presenting displays
 Drawing graphs with added enhancement
 Learning about technical graphics in the real world
 Generally appreciating “the built world” in graphic form.
Computers are an ever increasing part in commercial drawing production and
McLaren High School is no different. We place a great emphasis on being
comfortable in the use of Computer Aided Drawing and Computer Aided
Graphics as well as Word Processing, Desk Top Publishing, use of the internet
and numerous assorted other graphic software.
In general this course covers a large range of skills and techniques all related to
the real world.
Progression in S4
In S4 pupils can continue with Graphic Communication at National 4/5.
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Other Optional Subjects
Physical Education: Sports Leader
Curriculum Leader: Ms A Montgomery
Course Overview
This course focuses on leadership skills and developing these through a variety of contexts
whilst participating in PE lessons. This is a fully practical based course where pupils will
develop their movement and evaluating skills in a variety of sports as well as working in
groups to create session plans with an opportunity at the end of the year to lead a sports
festival in one our primary schools. Pupils will also have the opportunity to work with Active
Stirling to develop their knowledge of coaching in a variety of sports, as well as:
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Positive Coaching Scotland
Introduction to First Aid
Content Covered
The PE department will offer Physical Education through two channels:
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Leadership through aesthetic activities and possible games based activities
(gymnastics, swimming, dance, volleyball, hockey and netball etc)
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Leadership through games (basketball, volleyball, rugby, football, hockey etc)
Progression
This course will prepare pupils for further study in Physical Education at National 4 or 5 in S4.
Pupils wishing to consider this course should have an interest in a variety of sports, an
excellent track record of effort and kit, as well as enthusiasm for the subject.
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Other Optional Subjects
Hospitality
Curriculum Leader: Ms A Montgomery
The course is designed for those who are interested in food and cooking and who enjoy
being creative with food.
Aims of the course
To develop and enhance learners’ practical cookery skills and their knowledge and
understanding of ingredients. The course will provide a set of practical skills for those who
wish to progress to professional hospitality course or work
Content Covered
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Cookery skills, processes and techniques
Understanding and using ingredients
Organisational skills for cooking
This is a practical course with the pupils participating in a range of activities. Pupils will be
required to complete a number of internally assessed written activities to demonstrate their
knowledge and understanding of the course.
Progression Route
This course prepares pupils for studying Hospitality at National 4/5 in S4.
Note
Due to the practical nature of this course, there is contribution of £40 to help towards the
cost of the food. Pupils entitled to free school meals are exempt from this contribution.
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