Curriculum for Excellence

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Like other schools in Scotland, Drumlanrig are busy adopting the new Curriculum for Excellence.

This aims to make us:

Successful Learners

 Where...

I show:

  •  enthusiam and want to learn
  • I am keen to do my very best
  • willingness to think in new ways
  • a desire to try out  new ideas

I can:

  • use literacy, communication and numeracy skills
  • use technology in learning e.g. computers/laptops, Smartboards, TV, digital cameras, i-pods , etc.
  • think and learn by myself and as part of a group.
  • form an opinion and justify it.
  • use all my learning to help me in new situations.

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Responsible Citizens

Where...

I show:

  • Respect for others
  • that I can take an active part in aspects of life in school and the wider community.

 I can:

  •   Learn more about Scotland and about its place in the world.
  •   show some understanding of how other people lead their lives and what they believe.               
  •   use what I have learned to make good choices and decisions.
  •   form opinions about issues which affect our world.
  •   decide what is just and fair when considering different topics.

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Confident Individuals

Where...

I show:

  • Self respect.

  • An understanding about my well being by.

  • Keeping fit and healthy.

  • Being safe and secure.

  • Feeling happy and content.

  • A clear understanding of what is important.

  • A desire to achieve my goals.

 I can:

  •  -   Get on well with others and look after myself.

  • -   Make healthy choices.

  • -   Understand my behaviour can affect other people.

  • -   Think through and explain my beliefs and how I see the world.

  • -   Live as independently as I can.

  • -   Make safe and responsible choices.

  • -   Do well in arrange of activities

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Effective Contributors  

Where...

I show: 

  • I have a ‘can do’ approach to life.

  • The ability not to give up.

  • Confidents in my own abilities

 I can:

  •  Share my ideas in different ways and in different situations.

  • Work with a partner and as part of a team.

  • Think and act independently and lead others responsibly.

  • Use what I already know to solve problems in new situations.

  • Come up with ideas and see them through.

  • Solve problems.

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   To find out more about a Curriculum for Excellence click here (this will take you to the SBC website)

We will update this page with examples of work and events that show how we are achieving these aims.