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Holy Rood C High School

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An introduction from our Head Teacher, Lorraine Legrix 2-3

Learner Pathways Diagram 4

Opportunities and Support 5

Skills Development Scotland 6

Making an Informed Choice 7

Additional Information - Support Websites 8

Introduction to Our Learner Pathways 9

Learner Pathways - University 10– 16

Learner Pathways - College 17

Learner Pathways - Modern Apprenticeship 18 - 19

Learner Pathways - Training or Work 20- 21

Holy Rood RC High School

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Holy Rood has an excellent track record in supporting our young people into positive and

sustained destinations, whether that be a job, training, apprenticeship, college, univer-

sity or other meaningful post school choice.

“We aim to deliver high standards of effective learning and teaching, in a supportive and

nourishing environment to enable all pupils to develop positive attitudes towards learning,

achieve their full potential, develop self-worth and build the resilience and self-awareness

required for life.”

The above extract from Holy Rood RC High School’s Mission Statement is a clear expression

of our ambition for every single pupil. To achieve this ambition, we realize that every pupil

has a different combination of talents, strengths and aspirations for what they will do when

it is time to leave school. In recognition of this, Holy Rood’s curricular options are wide and

versatile; we have a variety of different pathways pupils can choose to follow. Whether a

pupil is inclined towards traditional academic subjects, more vocational choices, or a combi-

nation of both, is unimportant. What is important, is that pupils make good choices and fol-

low the most appropriate curricular pathway for them.

A Positive Destination for all

In Holy Rood, we use our experience and resources effectively to support pupil choice and

to guide them into a positive destination that is, not only sustained, but appropriate to the

talents and ambitions of each individual. Future success depends upon pupils achieving the

best qualifications they can, and on the development of skills for life, learning and work.

However, success also depends upon making informed choices. This booklet provides real

examples of a number of pathways followed by Holy Rood pupils. It is designed to ensure

pupils and parents are aware of the different options available for pupils as they journey

through school and onto their positive destinations.


An introduction from our

Head Teacher, Lorraine Legrix

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Our Curriculum: Learning for Life

The Senior Phase (S4-S6) lasts for three years, but pupil pathways can take different turns

within this three-year period. Therefore, whilst pupils are encouraged to plan ahead, they

are also encouraged to consider alternative routes and so keep their options open. It is also

important for pupils to be aware that planning for their positive and sustained destinations

does not start with choices made in the Senior Phase (S4-S6). Pupils make choices as far

back as their transition from Primary School and throughout the Broad General Education

of S1-S3. In these earlier stages of their learning journeys, pupils develop and learn new

skills and make choices which personalize their curriculum and allow them to specialize in

deeper study of particular subject areas (especially in S3). Pupils also take advantage of

personal achievement opportunities in and out of school.

The real life examples in this booklet capture the many different choices and experiences

that combine to make up individual pupil pathways. I hope you find them useful when

reflecting on possibilities and options, for your child.

Lorraine F Legrix

Head Teacher

Twitter: @HolyRoodRCHigh

www.holyroodrchighschool.co.uk


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National Qualifications National Qualifications National Qualifications Nat3 Qunlifications cnn be • NAT4 Qualificado11scan be • Higher Each Pupil Nat4 achieved in up to 8 • Nat5 achieved in up to 5 • Advanced Higher /11 S6 will be

NatS subjects ill 4r1t }'ear. • Higher subjects i11 Sri> Year. • Wider Ach.ievement: presented

Wider Achievement: • Wider Achievement: Caritas, Prefects, Sports for at least

Pupil Council Sport Leadership, YPJ Leadership 4suh/ects

I I - I I I I Vocational & Employability Further Education - College Vocational & Employability Higher Education · University

• JET Programme • HNC • Career Ready • Honours Degree

• SkillForce • HND • Work Placements • Post-Graduate Qualification

• Hairdressing • Prep for Employment • Leadership Award • Masters Degree

Work Experience National Qualifications Engineering & Technology • PhD- Doctorate • • • • RUTS • Cake Craft & Dance

-Empfoyment Employment

• Modern Apprenticeship • Professions - e.g. Law, Medicine, Teaching

• Internship • Graduate Schemes

• Trainee • Modern Apprenticeships

• Part· Time Job

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Opportunities and Support

Family Learning

At Holy Rood we value and encourage family engagement to help pupils progress and achieve

their very best. We know that Parent/Carer engagement in school life, including attendance

at Parents’ meetings, Information Evenings and school events make a big difference to

outcomes for young people.

Making career decisions in the Senior Phase of High School can be very difficult. There is a

continually evolving job market, therefore it is important that all pupils access as much up to

date information as possible to support informed choices. Below is a summary of support

available both within and out with school.

Support at home:

Support in school:

School

Year Head

Support Staff

Careers AdviserSubject Teachers

Home

Mum/Dad/Carer

Family

SiblingsFriends

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Throughout your time at school you will have to make some big decisions about your future,

and that’s where Skills Development Scotland’s highly qualified Careers Advisers come in.

Karla, our Schools’ Careers Adviser, is based right here in Holy Rood and can give you the

careers support you need throughout your time with us.

Through a combination of group sessions, one-to-one interviews and drop in clinics, Karla will

help you understand how your personality, interests and values are key to making the right

career decisions. She will also help you understand how to develop and use your talents and

skills, as well as explore where they could take you, and identify who can help you along on

your career journey.

Speak to your Year Head to set up a meeting with Karla

Skills Development Scotland

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In order to make positive career choices, it’s important to have information regarding

the current UK and Edinburgh Growth sectors.

Business, professional services and information services.

Technology is expected to see the strongest rate of job growth throughout the UK.

Construction is forecast to recover strongly and more jobs will be available

over the coming years.

Health and Social Care are expected to grow.

Care, Leisure and other service roles will continue to contribute to high

employment growth.

Financial Services - The city has a strong and international reputation in finance

and insurance. It is home to a number of large financial sector employers including

Standard Life and the Royal Bank of Scotland.

Technology and Software - Edinburgh has one of the highest concentrations of

people working in technology in the UK.

Creative Industries - Edinburgh hosts a year-round programme of 12 festivals

generating £200m for the local economy and supporting almost 4,000 jobs.

Life Sciences- There are 7 specialist Science Parks around Edinburgh and they are

home to many of the city’s Life Science companies.

Tourism and Retail – Edinburgh’s status as the most prosperous UK city outside

London attracts a range of retailers and tourism to the city.

Low carbon and sustainability – The Scottish Government has set a target of

generating 50% of electricity from renewable sources This will directly impact

on our city and the surrounding area.

UK Growth Sectors

Making an Informed

Choice

Edinburgh’s Key Growth Sectors

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Support Websites:

Employment/

Training

My World of Work

www.myworldofwork.co.uk

Young Scot Website

www.youngscot.org

Apprenticeships in Scotland

www.apprenticeships.scot

Digital World

www.digitalworld.net

Additional Information

College/

University

University/ College

Individual websites

Compare Courses

www.unistats.direct.gov.uk/

The complete University Guide

www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk

UCAS

www.ucas.com

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In the following pages, you will find information from our own pupils about their experiences and

future pathways. There are many examples of what is considered to be a positive destination for

pupils beyond school.

Holy Rood’s Learner

Pathways 2016/17

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Benjamin Falconer S6

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S4

English, Maths , Drama,

French, Business, Graphics

and Computing Science.

S5

English, Maths, RME,

Drama and Business

Studies

S6

Modern Studies, PE, Drama

and Media

My Subject Choices

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Hamza Hussain S6

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S4

Biology, Physics, Chemistry,

Geography, French, English,

Maths and Art & Design

S5

English, Biology,

Geography, Maths and

Design & Manufacture

S6

English, Maths, Graphics

Communication, Art and

Design and RME

My Subject Choices

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Kyle McFarlane S5

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S4

Maths, English, PE, Modern

Studies, Italian, History, Design

& Manufacture and Biology

S5

English, Maths, History,

Drama and PE

My Subject Choices

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Lauren Service S6

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S4

English, Maths, Physics,

French, Geography, Drama,

Biology and Art & Design

S5

English, Maths, French,

Biology, Art and Psychology

S6

Biology, Geography and

Psychology

My Subject Choices

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Brian Tecson S5

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S4

English, Maths, Biology, PE,

Italian, Chemistry, Physics

and Geography.

S5

Biology, Chemistry,

Physics, English and Maths

My Subject Choices

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Jinson Thayil S5

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S4

English, Maths, PE, Biology,

Italian, Physics, Chemistry

and Geography

S5

English, Maths, Physics,

Chemistry and Biology

My Subject Choices

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Liam Vaughan S5

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S4

English, Maths, PE, Chemistry, Graphic

Communications, Business Management

and Design & Manufacture

S5

English, Maths, Business Management,

Design & Manufacture, Graphics

My Subject Choices

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Angela Bromly S6

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S4

Maths, English, French,

Fashion and Textiles,

RME and PE.

S5

Maths, PE, Photography

and Hospitality

S6

Music with Technology,

History, Biology, Cake

Craft

My Subject Choices

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Ryan Cheverton S4

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Maths, English, Engineering,

Design and Manufacture, Practical

Woodwork, PE and RME

My Subject Choices

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Thomas Purves S6

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D

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P

P

R

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C

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S4

English, Maths, Biology,

Geography, French,

Physics, Chemistry and PE

S5

English, Maths, PE,

Biology and Physics

S6

English, Physics, History

and Design & Manufacture

My Subject Choices

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Tamzin Burgess S5

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G

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S4

English, Maths, Italian, Biology, PE,

Media Studies, Business Management

and Health & Food Technology

S5

English, Maths, PE,

Business Management and

Health & Food Technology

My Subject Choices

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Benita Fameyeh S6

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A

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G

O

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K

S4

Maths, English, Home

Economics, Drama and

French

S5

Maths, English, Hospitality,

French, Biology and ESOL

S6

English, German,

French and ESOL

My Subject Choices

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