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S3 into S4 �Subject Choice� �Information for Pupils and Parents/Carers

MR I WRIGHT (DHT - Curriculum)

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LEARNER PATHWAYS

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Purpose

THE SENIOR PHASE
S4
MAKING GOOD CHOICES
THE SUBJECT CHOICE PROCESS
QUESTIONS

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Purpose

THE SENIOR PHASE
S4
MAKING GOOD CHOICES
THE SUBJECT CHOICE PROCESS
QUESTIONS

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The Senior Phase

S4-S6

National Qualifications & other Awards

Courses one year long

Foundation Apprenticeships

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S4

PSE (1 period) Guidance Teacher

English & Maths (4 periods each)

Free guided subject choice

Choice of 4 subjects to progress from S3

7^th accredited subject - CORE Option

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S4 Core�Options��Entitlement for PE & RMPS�accreditation

NQ PE N4-N5

4 PERIODS OF PE, 1 PERIOD FOR RMPS & 1 PERIOD FOR PSE

NQ RMPS N4-N5

4 PERIODS OF RMPS, 1 PERIODS FOR PE & 1 PERIOD FOR PSE

NPA Level 4/5 Mental Health & Wellbeing Award

4 PERIODS OF HWB, 1 PERIOD FOR RMPS & 1 PERIOD FOR PSE

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Making Good Choices

A number of sources; parents and family, teachers.

Kemnay Academy Options & Pathways website

(1) My World of Work https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/parents/topics

(2) Skills Development Scotland https://mykidscareer.com/

(3) Career section of our website. Under the DYW section in Curriculum

Discuss your choices with your Guidance Teacher.

When considering S4 subject choice the following do's and don'ts should be kept in mind.

DO talk to your subject teachers, Guidance teacher and parents about your possible choices.

DON'T choose a subject just because you like the teacher. You may not have him or her again.

DO use this website fully and read carefully. As you do so pay, particular attention to subjects

that interest you, taking care to consider those which you may not know from S1 and S2.

DO consider if you already have some idea about the kind of job you would like when

you leave school. Your Guidance teacher, or the Careers Adviser, will help.

DO use other sources of information, for example my world of work or skills development scotland

DO think carefully about your choices.

DON'T choose a subject just because a friend has. It's YOUR future you should think about.

Your friend may not even be in the same class as you, even if you do make the same subject choice.

DO choose subjects where you think you will do well. A genuine interest in a subject

and a willingness to work hard is very important.

DO remember that all subjects are open to both boys and girls; just as most careers

now offer equality of opportunity for both men and women. Engineering and industry

opens up many possibilities for women, whilst men have much to offer in creative or caring occupations.

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The Subject Choice Process

w/b 2/2/26 Pupil/Parents receive course choice information

Following S3 Reports Issue - Link to MS form issued to parents, pupil glow login required ~5/2/26

Discussions with teachers, Guidance, parents etc.

16/2/26 Deadline for new S4 Subject Choices

Throughout the process, Guidance Teachers will confirm choices made with pupils, contacting parents where further conversations are required.

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Any Questions?

Please contact your child’s Guidance Teacher, in the first instance.

T 01467 533660 E kemnay.aca@aberdeenshire.gov.uk