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
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
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)
Information and Digital Technologies
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:
Information and Digital Technologies
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:
I am interested in a
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)
Information and Digital Technologies
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:
I am interested in a
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:
Information and Digital Technologies
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:
I am interested in a
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)
Health and Social Care
Erin Hurst S6 (2016/17)
Employment or HND – Social Science
S2/3 S4 S5 S6
Health and Social Care
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
Health and Social Care
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
Health and Social Care
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:
http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics/Browse/Business/Publications/GrowthSectors/Briefings
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.
All data adapted from:
http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics/Browse/Business/Publications/GrowthSectors/Briefings
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)
Financial and Business Services
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.
Financial and Business Services
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
Financial and Business Services
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
Financial and Business Services
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.
Financial and Business Services
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
Financial and Business Services
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
Financial and Business Services
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.
All data adapted from:
http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics/Browse/Business/Publications/GrowthSectors/Briefings
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
Energy and Engineering
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:
Energy and Engineering
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)
Energy and Engineering
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:
Energy and Engineering
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
Energy and Engineering
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.