Through social studies, children and young people develop their understanding of the world by

learning about other people and their values, in different times, places and circumstances, and

how their environment has been shaped.  As they mature, children and young people’s

experiences can be broadened using Scottish, British, European and wider contexts for learning,

yet maintaining a focus on the historical, social, geographic, economic and political changes that

have shaped Scotland.  Children and young people learn about human achievements and how to

make sense of changes in society, conflicts and environmental issues.  With greater

understanding comes the opportunity to influence events by exercising informed and responsible

citizenship.

The faculty comprises of five traditional classrooms in the “F corridor” of the school.  The Social

Subjects staff base is also located on this corridor.  This room allows staff to work out with their

room when required and doubles as a study room for Advanced Higher pupils.

In S1 pupils attend Geography, History and Modern Studies on a rotational basis.  Four periods per

week for twelve weeks.

In S2 pupils attend Geography, History and Modern Studies on a rotational basis.  Three periods

per week for eight weeks.  Followed later in the session by a five week block, also of three periods

per week.

In S3/4 pupils attend three periods per week and are usually presented for Standard Grade in one

or more of the subjects.  Some pupils may be presented at Access 3 level if this is deemed

suitable for their needs.

Senior pupils attend for six periods per week and are presented at Intermediate 1 and 2, Higher

and Advanced Higher.

The upper limit for all our year groups is thirty pupils per class.  S1 to S4 classes are often close to

this limit.  Senior classes are usually between ten and twenty pupils per class.