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DUNCANRIG SECONDARY SCHOOL

Foreword from Mr Wynne

Duncanrig Secondary School supports all young people to

move into a positive destination from school and our

planning for the Broad General and the Senior Phase

Curriculum aims to achieve this. This booklet highlights the pathways taken by some

of our pupils and also gives pupils in the Broad General Education some

understanding of the options that are available to them as they move into the Senior

Phase. Importantly, this booklet emphasises that there is an equal emphasis placed

on academic qualifications as well as wider achievements and the acquisition of the

necessary skills to be successful beyond school. Showcasing the experiences of our

learners in the Senior Phase, this booklet shows some of the pathways taken by some

of our pupils past and present. Some may be of interest to you as you decide on the

best path to take to reach your chosen positive destination for the future. We will

illustrate some of the many different paths that the pupils took and the curriculum

that we are offering to help support you to reach your chosen destination.

Your Pastoral Support teacher, class teachers and the pupils featured in this booklet

will be happy to help advise you on making the right choices.

Good luck!

Support and Further Information

Many of the job vacancies and further education opportunities that you are

considering may not have existed five years ago! It is very important that you get

as much up to date information as possible to enable you to make the right choices.

Below are a number of contacts and websites that will help.

In school:

Pastoral Support teacher

Subject teachers

Careers advisor (Gail Borland)

Senior pupils

At home:

Parents

Siblings/other family members

Family friends

Other sources:

Name Web address

My World of Work (Skills

Development Scotland)

www.myworldofwork.co.uk

Young Scot website www.youngscot.org.uk

Be What You Want To www.bewhatyouwantto.org.uk

PlanIT Plus www.planitplus.net/schoolzone

Apprenticeships www.apprenticeshipsinscotland.com

UKCES www.gov.uk/UKCES

The Student Room www.thestudentroom.co.uk

Skills for Care www.skillsforcare.org.uk

CITB www.citb.co.uk/careers

ECITB www.ecitb.co.uk

Summit Skills- Careers www.summitskills.org.uk/careers

SEMTA www.semta.org.uk/careers

Police Scotland www.scotland.police.uk/recruitment

Creative Skillset www.creativeskillset.org

ISMM www.ismm.co.uk/education.php

Careers That Move www.careersthatmove.co.uk/home

UCAS www.ucas.co.uk

Big Ambition www.bigamibition.co.uk/digital-careers

MappIT www.mappit.org.uk

Adzuna www.adzuna.co.uk

http://www.ismm.co.uk/education.php

http://www.ismm.co.uk/education.php

Pathways

At Duncanrig, you are encouraged to start thinking about the journey you are taking

as a learner as early as possible. During the first three years at Duncanrig, pupils

complete the Broad General Education. In S4, you progress into the Senior Phase.

The subjects you take and the opportunities you get are designed to make you more

aware of the skills you will need for your career beyond school and to prepare you as

much as possible for the world of work.

The curriculum you choose to follow will be tailored to your needs as much as

possible. As you move through the Broad General Education you will experience all

the subjects available and will get the opportunity to spend more time in areas you

have most interest in. As you progress into the Senior Phase, you will be afforded

the chance to personalise your curriculum even further. Your Pastoral Support

teacher will help show you the different pathways that are available in the Senior

Phase, the diagram below shows you an overview of the paths you may wish to

consider.

This booklet shows you the stories of some of our learners at different stages of

their journey and the steps they have taken towards their life beyond school. Seeing

these different stories and ideas will help you, your parents and carers make the

right decision for you and hopefully demonstrate that there are a range of different

options and pathways that you can take to reach a positive post-school destination.

PATHWAY 1: ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS:

Further Education or Employment or Training

S4:

S5:

S6 :

7 ACADEMIC SUBJECTS AT :

National 4 and National 5 level

5 ACADEMIC SUBJECTS AT :

National 5 and National 6

Higher) level (

National 6 (Higher) and National 7

( Advanced Higher), leadership,

buddying, mentoring, volunteering

and other community involvement.

Le ss than 7 academic courses with: a college cou rse South (

Lanarkshire College)/ enhanced work experience /alternative work

placement/ skills based awards or courses such as John Muir, Environmental Science or Enterprise and Employability .

Less than 5 academic subjects with: National Progression

Awards/additional National 5 courses/Young

Enterprise/Buddying/Mentoring/Leadership/John Muir

Award/Steps Into Work Program/volunteering/college

courses/additional work experience.

Duncanrig Skills Development

“The development of skills is essential to learning and education to

help young people become successful learners, confident individuals,

responsible citizens and effective contributors. All children and

young people are entitled to opportunities for developing skills for

learning, life and work.”

‘Building the Curriculum 4’, The Scottish Government.

Growth Sectors

It is hoped that the option of alternative pathways will help to provide pupils with the

best opportunity to progress on to positive post-school destinations.

It is useful for learners to consider the growth sectors within the local and national

economy to help make the right decision for their future. This will hopefully lead to

sustained, positive post-school destinations. The South Lanarkshire Regional Skills

Assessment (January 2016) states that the key growth sectors are:

• Information and Digital Technologies (32%)

• Health and Social Care (17%)

According to the Scottish Government, these can be expanded to include the

following key Scottish growth sectors:

• Food and Drink

• Financial and Business Services

• Life Sciences

• Energy (including renewable) and Engineering

• Sustainable tourism

• Creative Industries

This booklet has been designed to provide you with information relating to the

learner journey you could take to achieve a positive post-school destination

within one of these key growth sectors.

Finally, here at Duncanrig there are always pupils keen to follow a pathway

that leads to one of the public services; police, law, education to name a

few. To illustrate some of the varied routes that this group will take or have

taken to achieve a positive destination within the public sector, please turn

to the last section.

Information and Digital Technologies the Key Statistics

Employment

There are more than 73,000 ICT and digital technology professionals employed within

this sector directly and in digital technology roles in other businesses across the

Scottish economy. The Scottish ICT and digital technologies sector is thriving and from

2010 to 2013, the number of businesses operating in the sector increased by 3.6% to

6,500. Whilst the business base is dominated by micro businesses and small to

medium employers, multi-nationals are of importance to the sector. It currently

delivers £3 billion to the Scottish economy. There is huge global demand for Scottish

expertise and talent in this sector and Scotland is positioned as a key player in the

global arena.

Enterprise and Investment

In 2014, the sector benefitted from a £6.6 million boost, the funding was granted to

help support development in the following key areas:

• Development of an industry led talent academy model in summer 2014 to

support the demand of up to 11,000 jobs per year (and address the

immediate skills shortage there was at that time).

• More opportunities to increase female participation in the digital sector.

• Aligning education systems to employers needs and supporting employer

engagement with schools.

• Delivering 750 work placements for further and higher education students by

2016.

Creative Industries the Key Statistics

The Creative Industries growth sector has increased by 4.5% since October 2015 with

output increasing by 27% between January 2010 up to May of 2016.

Employment

There has been an increase in employment within this sector with 73, 600 people employed

in 2015, 1,800 more than 2014. In Scotland, the total sector accounts for 2.9% of

employment across all sectors.

More than 33% of the total jobs within this sector are in Digital Industries, software

and electronic publishing. A further 30.8% of jobs are within the Visual Arts such as

advertising architecture, design and fashion. Totalling more than 60% of Creative

Industry jobs.

A high concentration of these jobs are located within Glasgow City (27.7% of

them).

Adapted from:

https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/media/35682/ict___digital_technologies_sector_skills_investment_plan.pdf and

http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics/Browse/Business/Publications/GrowthSectors/Briefings

Biology Chemistry (N4) English (H) History (H)

Chemistry English (N5) History (H) Modern Studies (H)

Drama History (N5) Mathematics (N5) Physical Education (AH)

English Mathematics (N5) Modern Studies (H)

Information and Digital Technologies

Ryan Dick S6 (2016/17)

University – Games Design

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/media/35682/ict___digital_technologies_sector_skills_investment_plan.pdf

https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/media/35682/ict___digital_technologies_sector_skills_investment_plan.pdf



Education (N5)

French Modern Studies (N5) Physical Education (H)

Mathematics PE (Elective and Core)

Modern Studies

Personal and Social

Physical Education

RMPS (N5)

My advice:

If you work hard, it’ll

help you achieve.

Extra - Curricular:

I have always played

football and I have a

job in Sainsburys .

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

Skills I’ve

developed:

My future:

I am interested in a

career in business,

games design or sports

therapy

Business and

Accounts

Business Management

(N5)

Business

Management (H)

Admin and IT (H)

Mathematics (H)

English English (N5) English (H) Music (AH)

German German (N5) Mathematics (H) Music Technology -

Geography

History

Mathematics (N5)

Music(N5)

Music (H)

Philosophy(H)

Sound Engineering

(H)


Luke McRitchie S6 (2016/17)

College – HND Sound Production

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Physics(N5)

Mathematics Philosophy (N5)

Music

Physical Education

Philosophy

RMPS

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:

I am interested in a career in Sound Engineering, Live Sound Production or Post

Audio Production.

My advice:

Tell your guidance teacher the subjects you want, they

will help to make that possible.

Extra - Curricular:

I have a 15 hour

contract with

Currys/PC World

Skills I’ve

developed:


S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Art and Design Art and Design (N5) Art and Design (H) Mathematics (H)

Biology Biology (N5) Biology (H) Music (AH)

Computing Science Chemistry (N5) English (H) Music Technology - English

English (N5) Mathematics (H) Sound Engineering (H)

German Mathematics(N5) Music (H)

Geography Music (N5)

Mathematics Music Technology (N5)

Robyn-Ann Edwards S6 (2016/17)

College – Sound Engineering

Music RMPS (N4)

Physical Education

RMPS

My advice:

If you study hard, you’ll have a better choice of subjects you can take.

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:


career in Sound

Engineering.

Extra - Curricular:

Concert band, teach at a

dance class, waitress and

go to dance classes

Skills I’ve

developed:

Art and Design Accounting (N5) Biology (H) Administration and IT

Biology Biology (N5) Business Management (H) (H)

Business and Business Computing Science (H)

Computing Science

Accounts Management (N5) (AH)

Computing Science Chemistry (N5) English (H) Geography (H)


Nathan Goutcher S6 (2016/17)

University – Computing Science

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Lewis Batchelor S6 (2016/17)

College – Computer Aided Design

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Chemistry Computing Science 5) N (

Mathematics (H) Leadership (H)

English

French English ( N 5)

Mathematics Mathematics (N5)

Modern Studies

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:


career as a Computer

Programmer.

My advice:

Don’t leave it until S5 or even S6 to decide what you want to do when you leave

school.

Extra - Curricular:

Part time job in Car

Phone Warehouse

Skills I’ve

developed:


RMPS (N4)

Art and Design Accounting (N5) English (N5) English (H)

Business and

Accounts

English (N4) Geography (N5) Geography (N5)

Graphic

Graphic

Communication (AH)

English

French

Graphic Communication (H)

Communication (N5) History (H)

History (H)

Mathematics (H)

Geography History (N5) Mathematics (N5)

Graphic Mathematics (N4)

Communication History

Physics (N4)

Mathematics

Physics

RMPS

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:

I am interested in a career in CAD or in Engineering because I like problem

solving and I am good at that.

My advice:

If you have an interest in getting a certain job, then you will find the determination to

get that job easily.

Extra - Curricular:

Cycling, gaming, seeing

my friends. I like all

different sports .

Skills I’ve

developed:

Art and Design Art and Design (N5) Art and Design (H) Art and

Design (H)

Computing Science Computing Science (N5) English (N5) Business

Management (H)

Chemistry English (N4) Life Skills English (H)

English German (N5) Mathematics (N5) History

(H)

Creative Industries

Nicholas Savage S6 (2016/17)

College – HND Fashion and Manufacturing

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Philosophy (N5)

German History (N5) Modern Studies ) H (

History Mathematics (N4) Philosophy (H)

Mathematics Modern Studies(N5)

Modern Studies

Physical Education RMPS (N5)

Philosophy

RMPS

My advice:

Find out the entry requirements and the subjects you need to take to do the course of your

choice as early as possible. Try to get as much information as

possible.

Extra - Curricular:

I volunteer for the

charity MacMillan Nurses .

Skills I’ve

developed:

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:


career in anything to

do with fashion.

Health and Social Care the Key Statistics

Employment

The Social Services workforce is one of the largest in Scotland with 200,000

people in Scotland employed within the Social Work and Care sectors, this

includes 10,000 professional social workers.

There were an extra 800 jobs within health and public services in 2015.

Looking forward, from 2016 until 2024, the human health and social care

sector is predicted to require an additional 4,200 employees to meet the

growth within the sector and the replacement of those leaving the sector

(retiring). This is due to the fact that the average age of the workers within

this sector is heavily weighted towards the 50-64 category.

There is a current need to attract young people into the sector which is

important to enable more people to manage their own care and, in turn, to

remain economically active for longer.

Currently, there is a shortage of young people possessing the right skills to

cope with the advances within the sector, these skills include; IT skills,

communication, team working, working as part of a multidisciplinary team,

research skills, leadership skills, management skills and budget

management. The UK Commission for Employment and Skills stated that

young people entering the profession are encouraged to demonstrate

resilience, enablement and both verbal and written communication skills.

Adapted from:

http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/what-we-

do/partnerships/regional-skills-assessments/

Art and Design Art and Design (N5) Biology (N5) Biology (H)

Biology Biology (N4) English (H) Modern Studies (H)

Computing Science English (N5) Mathematics (N5) Physical Education (AH) Chemistry

German (N4) Physical Education (H) Sports Leadership (H)

Health and Social Care

Chloe Mulligan S6 (2016/17)

University – Sports and Exercise Science

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

RMPS

English Mathematics (N4)

German M odern Studies (N5 )

Mathematics Physical Education ( N 5)

Modern Studies

Physical Education

My advice:

Concentrate on gaining

your Sciences if you want to work or study within

Health.

Extra -

Curricular:

I am a member of an Athletics Club and I

volunteer at a coaching academy .

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:

I hope to do anything

in Sports but hopefully

coaching.

Skills I’ve

developed:

Art and Design Art and Design (N4) English (H) History (H)

Chemistry Chemistry (N4) History (N5) Modern Studies (H)

English English (N5) Mathematics (N5) Mathematics (N5) French French (N4)

Modern Studies (N5) RMPS (H)


Erin Hurst S6 (2016/17)

Employment or HND – Social Science

S2/3 S4 S5 S6


Hannah Thom S6 (2016/17)

University – Adult Nursing

Geography History (N5) Physical Education (H)

Home Economics M athematics (N4 )

Mathematics Modern Studies (N5)

RMPS RMPS (N4)

A b eauty course at South Lanarkshire College

My advice:

Learn your notes really well and understand how

to communicate and

cooperate with others.

Extra -

Curricular:

I have a part time job as an NHS specimen

receptionist.

Skills I’ve

developed:

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:

I hope to be a

Psychologist.

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Biology Biology (N5) Biology (H) Biology (H)

Business and

Accounts

Business

Management (N5)

Business Management

(N5)

Leadership (H)

Chemistry Drama (N5) English (H) Modern Studies (H)

Drama English (N5) Mathematics (N5) Music (AH)

English Mathematics (N5) Music (H)

French Modern Studies (N5)

Mathematics Music (N5)

Modern Studies Work Experience in a hairdressers Music

My future:

I hope to be an Oncology nurse as I think it will be really

rewarding .

My advice:

Work hard!

Extra -

Curricular:

I am a waitress in Pizza Hut, I volunteer at Kilbryde Hospice.

Skills I’ve

developed:

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017


Louise Nally S6 (2016/17)

University – Napier (Plan A) or SRUC (Plan B)

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Art and Design Admin and IT (N5) Admin and IT (H) Biology (H)

Admin Art and Design (N5) Biology (N5) Chemistry (N5)

Chemistry Biology (N4) English (H) English (H)

English English (N5) Modern Studies (H) Music (AH)

Mathematics Mathematics (N5) Music (H) Work Experience

Modern Studies Modern Studies (N5)

Biology English (N5) English (H) Life Skills

Mathematics (N5)

English Geography (N5) Hospitality: Practical

Cookery (N5)

Hospitality: Practical

Cake Craft (N5)

Chemistry Health and Food

Technology (N5)

Life Skills Mathematics

(N5)

Physical Education

(H)

Geography Mathematics (N5) Physical Education (H)

Music Music (N5)

Spanish Work Experience

My future:

I am an animal lover so

I have always wanted to be a Veterinary Nurse.

My advice:

Get as much Work

Experience as you

can.

Extra -

Curricular:

I took part in the £1 challenge and I am in

the Concert Band.

Skills I’ve

developed:

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

Centre helping to set up the equipment for all

types of sports


Ewan McMoneagle S6 (2016/17)

College – Sports and Fitness

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Home Economics Physical Education (N5) Sports Leadership (N5)

Mathematics Work Experience at the Ally McCoist Sports

Physical Education

My advice:

Keep up with your

work load to make

sure that you meet

deadlines.

Extra -

Curricular:

I play football for Claremont.

My future:

I am really interested in

a career within the

fitness industry because

I love sport.

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

Skills I’ve

developed:

Food and Drink Industries the Key Statistics

Output in the food and drink sector including agriculture and fishing increased by

4.2% between April and June 2016. Within the food and drink growth sector, food

and drink manufacturing output has increased by 5.7% since March 2016.

Within drink manufacturing, spirit drinks accounted for 8,100 jobs in 2015, 7.1% of

Scotland’s food and drink manufacturing employment.

Agriculture and fishing in Scotland together employ 69,800 people. Scotland’s

agriculture jobs (65,400) and Scotland’s fishing jobs (4,400) represent 51.2% of all UK

fishing jobs.

Employment (2015)

The top five local authority areas, in terms of the highest shares of the Food

& Drink growth sector jobs in Scotland, are:

• Aberdeenshire 12.5% (14,300 jobs)

• Highland 10.8% (12,400 jobs)

• Dumfries & Galloway 7.9% (9,100 jobs)

• South Lanarkshire 5.8% (6,700 jobs)

• Perth & Kinross 5.6% (6,400 jobs)

Enterprises (2015)

In March 2015, there were 17,290 registered enterprises operating in the Food &

Drink growth sector, representing 10.2% of all registered businesses operating in

Scotland. The sector is characterised by small businesses.

More than 99% of the UK owned businesses within this sector are registered

in Scotland.

All data adapted from:


Food and Drink

Biology Drama (N5) Drama (H) Health and Food Technology

Chemistry English (N5) English (H) (H)

Drama Geography (N5) Geography (H) Leadership (H)

English

German

Health and Food

Technology (N5)

Hospitality – Practical

Cookery (N5)

National Progression Award

(Musical Theatre) (H)

Aileen Smith S6 (2016/17)

University – Abertay University

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Geography Mathematics (N4) Mathematics (N5)

Home Economics Modern Studies(N5)

Mathematics Philosophy (N5)

Ph ilosophy

My advice:

Do what you enjoy

and look after your

mental health.

Extra - Curricular:

Director of Drama in

a panto and leader

of a Jewellery Club.

Skills I’ve

developed:

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:

I really enjoy food technology and I would

like to be a H o me

Economics Teacher.

Financial and Business Services the Key Statistics

Scotland is internationally recognised as the most important UK financial

centre outside London and the South East, with a breadth of financial

services including:

• global custody

• asset servicing

• banking

• investment management

• corporate finance

• general / life assurance

• pensions

Business services is also a crucial sector for Scotland, having grown in

recent years to comprise a large and diverse range of professional services.

Employment

Within the Financial and Business Services Growth Sector, the spread of employment

breaks down into the following key areas:

• Monetary Intermediation (activities relating to banks and building societies)- 20.6%

(44,700 jobs)

• Management consultancy - 10.4%

• Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities- 12.3% (26,700 jobs)

• Other engineering activities, accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities –

12.7% (27,700 jobs)

• Tax consultancy - 10.1% (21,900 jobs)

Enterprises - updated December 2015, next update November 2016

In March 2015, there were 26,945 registered enterprises operating in the Financial

and Business Services growth sector, representing 15.8% of all registered businesses

operating in Scotland. The Scottish Financial and Business Services growth sector is

characterised by small businesses. In 2015, 97.8% of Scottish Financial and Business

Services growth sector registered enterprises were small (0-49 employees), although

these accounted for 33.9% of employment in the sector. In contrast, large

enterprises (250+ employees) which accounted for 1.1% of registered enterprises,

accounted for 57.2% of employment in the sector.



Financial and Business Services

Andrew Burnett S6 (2016/17)

University – Business

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Computing Science Chemistry (N5) Computing Science (H) Business

Chemistry Computing Science (N5) English (H) Management (H)

Drama English (N5) Graphic Chemistry (H)

English Graphic Communication Communication (N5) English (AH)

French (N5) Mathematics (H) Photography (H)

Mathematics Mathematics (N5) Physics (H)


Fraser Watt S6 (2016/17)

University – Accounting

Physics Modern Studie s 5) N (

Physical Education Physics (N5)

My advice:

Start studying early!

Don’t leave it until

the last minute.

Extra - Curricular:

I work as a waiter and I

am taking part in the

Young Enterprise.

Skills I’ve

developed:

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:

I want to study International Business with Marketing so

that I can learn through working with a firm and then

eventually get my own business.


Business and

Accounts

Chemistry (N5)

Design and Manufacture (N5)

Chemistry (H)

English (N5)

Accounts and Finance

(H)

Chemistry English (N5) Mathematics (H) Chemistry (AH)

Design and

Manufacture

English

Geography (N5)

Mathematics (N5)

Physical Education (N5)

Physics (H)

I also studied

Gaelic (H)

English (H)

Mathematics (AH)

Mathematics Physics (N5)

Physical Education Personal and Social Education


S2/3 S4 S5 S6

N 5) ( Physics I also studied Gaelic (N5)

My advice:

Work hard.

Extra - Curricular:

I work as a line chef and

I am a scout leader.

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:

I am interested in the distribution of money

within a company which is why I would like a career in

accountancy.

Skills I’ve

developed:

Rebecca Love S6 (2016/17)

University – International Business

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Biology Accounting (N5) Biology (H) Biology (AH)

English Biology (N5) English (H) Business Management (H)

French English (N5) French (H) Leadership (H)

History French (N5) Mathematics (H) Mathematics (AH)

Mathematics Mathematics (N5) Modern Studies (H) Helped to organise the food


bank. Modern Studies Modern Studies (N5)

Music Physics N 5) (

Physics I did work experience in a law firm.

Skills I’ve

developed:

My advice:

There are more

options beyond

school than just

university.

Extra - Curricular:

I went to Luwero, I work

in McDonald’s and I volunteer at Hairmyres

Hospital.

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:

I want to study

International Business

with Finance to become an International Banker.


Biology Accounting (N5) Accounts and

Finance (H)

Business Management (H)

Business and

Accounts

English (N5) English (H) English (AH)

English Mathematics (N5) Mathematics (H) Modern Studies (H)

French Modern Studies (N5) Music (H) Music (AH)

German Music (N5) Philosophy (H) Philosophy (H)

Amy Coster S6 (2016/17)

University – Law and Accounting

S2/3 S4 S5 S6


Education (N5)

Mathematics Philosophy 5) N (

Modern Studies Physics 5) N (

Music Personal and Social

Physics

RMPS RMPS (N5) Duke of Edinburgh

My advice:

Study hard and try to get relevant experience. Get

involved in the debate club and try to develop communication

skills as much as possible.

Extra - Curricular:

I am in the choir, I have work experience from a

lawyer’s office, and I volunteer in a charity shop and at a dance school. I like dancing, music and

golf.

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:

I would like to study law

and accounts to work in

a law firm. I grew up with this kind o f

background.

Skills I’ve

developed:

Emma Tayler Left Summer 2016

Employment – 360o Apprenticeship with KPMG

Biology

Business and

Accounts

English

Accounting (N5)

Administration and IT

(N5)

Biology (N4)

Accounts and

Finance (H)

Administration and

IT (H)

Leadership (H)

Mathematics (H)

Modern Studies (H)

Philosophy (H)

French Business Management Business


S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Management (H) German Mathematics

( N 5)

English ( N 5)

Modern Studies Mathematics (N4)

Music Modern Studies ( N 5)

Physics

RMPS English (H) Mathematics (N5) My advice:

Leadership gave you a real satisfaction – you started a

project and you finished it, it was down to you how well the event went and we each got to decide if we wanted to make it a success or not depending on the effort we put in. Also, you got a lot of praise for the work you did and got to know a lot

more people around the school, includi ng younger peers and

teachers.

Extra - Curricular:

Worked in a take away and in a barber shop during the

summer answering the phones.

My future:

As I currently work at KPMG a s a 360 Apprentice: Five years

time: a fully qualified chartered accountant/assistant manager in my chosen department; 10 years time: a s enior manager in my chosen department; 15 years time: a director in my

chosen department; 20 years time: a partner of a KPMG

office; 30 years time: retired with a White Ranger Rover, a

Rolex and villa s to rotate around!!

When I intend

leaving school:

Left summer 2016

My advice:

If you ever have an interview, ask your guidance teacher for a mock one a couple of weeks before, this helped me more than anything else as it gets you prepared. If you want the job ALWAYS be prepared for an

interview, as there will be others but grades do not matter it’s all about you, as an individual and

w hat you can bring to a company. Just apply, you have nothing to lose

– if it’s want you want to d o (not you’re mum, dad, teacher or whoever) DO IT! Believe and

Skills I’ve developed:

Saturday jobs g ave me confidence when talking to new people and I believe

has helped me in communications with clients since working with KPMG.

Life Sciences the Key Statistics

The term Life Sciences reflects a wide range of activities including the discovery,

research, development and manufacture of therapeutics; diagnostics; medical

devices and platform technologies as well as the specialist suppliers of products and

services necessary for these organisations to function.

Employment

Employment in the Life Sciences growth sector stood at 17,300 in 2015,

representing an increase of 400 jobs from 2014. Scotland accounts for 8.4% of the

total employment in the Life Sciences sector. 61.3% (10,600) of jobs are in

research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering.

Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations

represents another 18.5% (3,200) of jobs within this growth sector.

Employment is spread across Scotland, but is most concentrated in Edinburgh City,

Midlothian and West Lothian, which together have 29.5% (5,100 jobs) of

employment. Glasgow City and South Lanarkshire combined have a further 11.0%

(1,900 jobs) of employment, and Highland and Dundee City contributing

6.9% (1,200 jobs) and 4.6% (800 jobs) respectively.

Earnings

Median weekly full time earnings across the Scottish Life Sciences growth sector

stood at £670 in 2015, earnings in the Life Sciences growth sector compare

favourably to the Scottish average, was £527 in 2015.



S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Art and Design Accounting(N5) Biology (N5) Biology (H)

Life Sciences

Bronwyn Moles S6 (2016/17)

University –

Neuroscience, Immunology or Psychology

Business and Accounts Biology (N4) English (H) Geography (AH)

English English (N5) Geography (H) History (AH)

French Geography (N5) History (H) Modern Studies (H)

Mathematics(N5)

RMPS (N5)

Geography H ealth and Food Technology 5) N (

Mathematics ) H (

History

Home Economics History (N5 )

Mathematics

Physical Education

RMPS

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:

I want to be a

Forensic Psychologist.

My advice:

Take Chemistry to broaden your range of Science courses and

then study........a lot!!

Extra - Curricular:

I volunteer at the

British Heart

Foundation.

Skills I’ve

developed:

Biology Accounting(N5) Accounts and Finance (H) Biology (AH)

Business and

Accounts

Biology (N5)

English (N5)

Biology (H) English

(H)

Chemistry (H)

Leadership (H)

Life Sciences

Caitlin Dickson S6 (2016/17)

University – Molecular Biology

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Drama French N ( 5) Mathematics ) H ( Music ( A H)

English Mathematics N ( 5) Music ( H )

French Music (N5 )

Mathematics Physics ( N 5)

Modern Studies

RMPS (N4 )

Work experience

Music

Physics

RMPS

My advice:

Think carefully about

your subject choices

and get as much work

experience as possible.

Extra - Curricular:

I volunteer at a dance

academy as a student

teacher.

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:

I want to work in a

hospital lab, or in medical research

because I love Biology .

Skills I’ve

developed:

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Art and Design Biology (N5) Biology (H) Business Management (H)

Life Sciences

Lauren Todd S6 (2016/17)

University –

Biochemistry

Mathematics (H)

Mentoring (N5)

Biology Business Management(N5 )

Chemistry (H ) Chemistry ( A H)

Business and Accounts

English (H ) Creative Cake Production H ) (

Chemistry (N5 ) History ) H ( Mathematics ( A H)

Chemistry English ( N 5)

English History ( N 5)

French Mathematics (N5 )

History M odern Studies ( 5) N

Mathematics

Modern Studies Work experience in HMV

Physical Education

RMPS

My advice:

Study hard and keep

at it .

Extra - Curricular:

House Captain, part time

job in HMV, I love sports,

play the guitar and enjoy

film and media.

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:

I want to be a

Forensic Scientist.

Skills I’ve

developed:

Biology Biology (N4) Biology (N5) Biology (H)

Computing Chemistry (N4) Chemistry (N5) Chemistry (H)

Life Sciences

Amy Divers S6 (2016/17)

Employment – part time and University

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Science E nglish (N5 ) English (H ) History ) ( H

English History N ( 5) History ( H ) Modern Studies ( H )

French Mathematics ( N 5) Mathematics ( ) H

History Modern Studies (N5 )

Mathematics Philosophy N 5) (

Modern Studies

Music

RMPS

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:

I want to be a

Biochemist.

My advice:

Be prepared for every

lesson and learn your

note. Studying is much

easier of you learn as you

go.

Extra - Curricular:

I work as bar support

in a nightclub an as a

waitress in Bella Italia.

Skills I’ve

developed:

Energy and Engineering the Key Statistics

Employment (2015) – updated October 2016, next update October 2017

Employment in the Energy growth sector was 73,000 in 2015, representing an

increase of 1000 jobs in a year. In Scotland, the sector accounts for 2.9% of

employment, whilst across the UK as a whole, the Scottish sector accounts for

23.5% of employment in Energy, and for 69.4% of UK employment in Extraction of

crude petroleum and natural gas.

Within the Energy growth sector, 28.2% (20,600) of jobs are in Mining support

service activities, which includes support activities for petroleum and natural gas

extraction. A further 25.2% (18,400 jobs) are in electricity, gas, steam and air

conditioning supply, which includes electric power generation, transmission and

distribution.

Enterprises - updated December 2015, next update November 2016

In March 2015, there were 3,905 registered enterprises operating in the Energy

growth sector, representing 2.3% of all registered businesses operating in Scotland.

The Scottish Energy growth sector is characterised by small businesses. In 2015,

96.0% of registered enterprises in the Scottish Energy growth sector were small (049

employees), although these accounted for only 11.9% of employment in the sector.

In contrast, large enterprises (250+ employees) which accounted for just 1.6% of

registered enterprises, accounted for 78.7% of employment within the sector.

All data adapted from: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics/Browse/Business/Publications/GrowthSectors/Briefings

Energy and Engineering

Caitlin Campbell S6 (2016/17)

Gap year in industry and then University -

Engineering

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Chemistry

Design and

Design and

Manufacture (N5)

Design and

Manufacture (H)

Graphic

Communication (H)

Manufacture English (N5) English (H) Mathematics (H)

English History Graphic

Communication (N5)

History (H)

Mathematics (H)

Modern Studies (H)

Physics (H)

Mathematics History (N5) Physics (H) Gold Duke of

Modern

Studies

Mathematics (N5)

Modern Studies(N5)

Silver Duke of

Edinburgh

Edinburgh

House Captain


Work experience in

DTA Architects

Music Physics (N5)

Physic s

My advice:

Don’t mess around in

S5, study!!

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:

I want to be an

Engineer.

Extra Curricular:

I volunteered at TDK.

Skills I’ve

developed:


Sarah Johnston S6 (2016/17)

University - Astrophysics

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Chemistry Chemistry (N5) Chemistry (H) Biology (H)

Drama English (N5) English (H) Chemistry (AH)

English English (N5) Geography (H) Mathematics (AH)


Philosophy(N5)

Physics (N5)

Work experience at

EDF Energy

French French ( N 5) Mathematics ) H ( Physics ( A H)

Ge ography Geography 5) N ( Physics H ( )

H ome Economics

M athematics (N5 )

Mathematics

Modern Studies

Philosophy

Physics

My advice:

Wider reading is very important and work experience is hard to

come by but it is very worthwhile. Attend public

lectures about your subject.

Extra Curricular:

Girl Guiding, Girls Brigade, Theatre Club, church band,

peer education and attending various Science lectures an

events.

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:

I want to work in Astrophysics Research

because I love Physics.

Skills I’ve

developed:


Shaun Middleton S4 (2016/17)

College – HNC Engineering

Business and Accounts English (N4)

Design and Manufacture Enterprise and Employability

English History (N4)

Health and Food Technology Hospitality Practical (N4)

Mathematics Mathematics – Life Skills (N3) Modern

Studies Modern Studies (N5)

S2/3 S4


Physical Education Physical Education (N5)

I attended college one day a week throughout S3 taking part in the What’s With Work –

Manufacturing Course.

Practical Woodworking (N4)

My advice:

Do whatever you feel is right for the benefit of your future. Try to get as much

work experience as possible because you will learn skills

that will help you in the future .

Extra Curricular:

I have done extended work experience going out of school every We dnesday for 8 weeks

in S4. I worked with a B T Openreach Engineer learning many skills including installing

broadband. I also work in customer services at the

Premiere Inn which has given me good communication skills.

Skills I’ve

developed:

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017 or 2018, depending on getting a

place at college.

My future:

I want to be a BT

Engineer, like my Dad and my Grandpa .

Sustainable Tourism the Key Statistics

Employment

Employment increased by 10.7% from 2014 to 2015, this represents 21,000 new jobs

within the sector. 40% of the jobs within this sector relate to Restaurants and

Mobile Food Service Activities. The breakdown of the rest of the sector is as follows:

• Hotel (and similar) accommodation – 24.5%

• Beverage serving activities – 17.1%

The tourism sector is of vital importance to the Scottish economy, latest figures

indicate total overnight and day visitor expenditure in Scotland was around £8.9

billion in 2015 - this comprised of expenditure from overnight visitors of £4.9 billion

and expenditure by day visitors of £3.9 billion. In 2015 Scotland attracted over 14.6

million visitors.

Spending by tourists in Scotland generates around £12 billion of economic activity in

the wider Scottish supply chain and contributes around £6 billion to Scottish Gross

Domestic Product - GDP (in basic prices). This represents about 5% of total Scottish

GDP.

All data adapted from: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics/Browse/Business/Publications/GrowthSectors/Briefings

Sustainable Tourism

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Jordan Hope S6 (2016/17)

Gap Year

Studied in an Biology (N4) Business Management (H) Chemistry (H) English

Computing Science (N5) Chemistry (H) English (AH) school in S2 Drama (N4)

English (H) Geography (AH)

Modern Studies(N5)

an S3. English (N4 ) Geography ) H ( Mathematics ) H (

Geography (N4 ) Mathematics (N5 )

Mathematics (N5 )

My advice:

Study hard or you

may regret it, you

will thank yourself in

later life.

Extra Curricular:

I volunteered at the

PDSA and I work

part time in RS

McColls .

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:

I enjoy Geography and although I’m not certain

yet, I think I want a career in Rural Studies or Ecology.

Skills I’ve

developed:

Sustainable Tourism

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Margaret-Anne Newlands S6 (2016/17)

College – Travel and Tourism

Biology Admin and IT (N5) Admin and IT (N5) Admin and IT (H)

Business and

Accounts

Business Management

(N5)

Business Management

(H)

Business Management

(H)

Chemistry

Drama

Practical Cookery (N4)

English (N5)

Creative Cake

Production (N5)

Hospitality – Practical

Cookery (N5)

English Mathematics (N5) English (H) Leadership (H)

German Modern Studies(N5) Modern Studies (H)

Mathematics Personal and Social

Work Experience

Education Modern Studies

My advice:

Extra Curricular:

I was involved in the

food bank and the

sport - a - thon.

Skills I’ve

developed:

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:

I would like to work as

cabin crew or as a

tour guide.

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Art and Design Art and Design (N5) Art and Design (H) Art and Design (H)

Computing

Science

English (N5) French

(N4)

English (H)

Mentoring (N5)

English (AH)

Modern Studies (H)

Drama History (N5) Modern Studies (H) RMPS (H)

English Mathematics (N4) Photography (H)

Other Pathways

Aimee Sinclair S6 (2016/17)

College – Legal Studies

and Employment – Hotel Work

French Modern Studies(N5)

Ramandeep Johal S6 (2016/17)

University – Law

German Physics (N4)

History Personal and Social Education

Mathematics

Modern Studies

Physical Education

Physics

RMPS

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:

I would like to work as

a legal representative.

Skills I’ve

developed:

My advice:

Try to pass your exams

first time and keep

your mind clear at all

times.

Extra Curricular:

I did work experience at

a nursery and I dance, do

gymnastics, go horse

riding and do martial

arts.

Other Pathways

S2/3 S4 S5 S6

Biology Art and Design (N5) Art and Design (H) Art and Design (H)

Business and

Accounts

English (N5) French

(N4)

English (H)

Mentoring (N5)

English (AH)

Modern Studies (H)

Chemistry History (N5) Modern Studies (H) RMPS (H)

Drama Mathematics (N4) Photography (H)

English Modern Studies(N5)

French Physics (N4)

History Personal and Social Education

Mathematics

Modern Studies

Physical Education

Physics

RMPS

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:

I would like be a

defence Lawyer or a

Procurator Fiscal.

Skills I’ve

developed:

My advice:

Take subjects that you

enjoy and have a passion for. Then, consider the careers that relate to

your chosen subjects. Try not to overthink

things and get stressed.

Extra Curricular:

I work part time in a

restaurant and

Leadership gives you the

added responsibility of

organising an event.

S2/3 S4 S5

Biology Computing Science (N5) English (N5)

Design and Manufacture Design and Manufacture (N5) Graphic Communications (H)

English English (N4) Mathematics (N5)

German Graphic Communication (N5) Practical Woodworking (N5)

Geography Mathematics (N5) Sports Leadership

Graphic Communication Practical Woodworking (N4)

Mathematics Work Experience with a joiner

Other Pathways

Rhys Kelly S 5

(2016/17)

Pre Apprenticeship – South Lanarkshire College or City of

Glasgow College: Construction and Joinery or Carpentry

learning some of the special skills

Physical Education

My advice:

Concentrate! Keep your

determination and try and see things through to

the finish. Don’t give up!

Extra Curricular:

I work part time in a

balloon suppliers learning valuable customer service

skills. In my spare time I

play football.

Skills I’ve

developed:

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017 ,

hopefully if I get my

college place.

My future:

I would like be a

joiner or a carpenter.

Art and Design Environmental Science (N3) English (N5)

Biology Design and Manufacture (N4) Lab Skills (N5)

Design and Manufacture English (N4) Life Skills Mathematics (N5)

Home Economics Mathematics (N5) Physical Education (H)

Mathematics Modern Studies (N5) Practical Woodwork (N5)

Modern Studies Physical Education (N5) Physical Education

Work experience in Morrisons for a week.

Other Pathways

Lewis Gillies S5 (2016/17)

College - Joinery

S2/3 S4 S5

My advice:

When your teacher

tells you to start

studying, don’t wait

about just do it

straight away.

Extra Curricular:

I play football for

East Kilbride Youth.

Skills I’ve

developed:

When I intend

leaving school:

Summer 2017

My future:

I would like be a

joiner.

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