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SKY COMPETITION: WINNER - FLO FENDICK (S1)

Published: 08 March 2021

We are delighted to announce that Flo Fendick in S1 (2020/2021) has been announced by Sky as having being placed 3rd in the nationwide competition to design a poster to illustrate "Apprenticeships are for Everyone". Many congratulations to Flo.

Sky said: "We loved the use of the message and the creative way Flo showed the different professions involved."

A summary of the competition can be found in our previous news story.

 


Flo Fendick's Winning Entry

SKY COMPETITION: APPRENTICESHIPS ARE FOR EVERYONE

Published: 08 March 2021

Sky recently held a nationwide competition with the aim of ending the stereotype of apprenticeships in partnership with Skills Development Scotland

When you think of apprenticeships - what do you think of? Plumbers? Electricians?

At Sky, they understand that apprenticeships are for everyone and want to highlight the great opportunities that completing an apprenticeship can bring.

Sky offer apprenticeships in: technology; cyber security; software development; customer service and even media, like Sky News....

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SQA UNDERSTANDING STANDARDS IN COMPUTING AND MATHS

Published: 02 March 2021

The SQA Understanding Standards resources are useful for everyone and materials are regularly being updated at the moment.

The Computing Science resources now have audio commentary and Mathematics materials look at how questions were marked in the 2018 and 2019 Exam Papers. Being clear about the 'success criteria' can support the development of exam technique and understanding of common mistakes.

S2-S5: CHOOSE ADMINISTRATION & IT AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Published: 19 February 2021

Do you know what is offered in the Business Department from S3 onwards?  Read on!

We have prepared a Sway Presentation to give you a little more insight. In addition we also offer Economics and Retail in the Senior Phase.

Course Choice information for Session 2021/2022 is now available on the Course Choice area of our website:

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S2-S5: CHOOSE COMPUTING SCIENCE!

Published: 18 February 2021

Undecided about choosing Computing Science next year? Read on!

The digital world is vital to everyday life - socially, technologically and economically. I shapes the world in which we live and its future. Computing is embedded in the world around us, from systems and devices in our homes and places of work, to how we access education, entertainment, transportation and communication.

It's also vital for understanding many other fields including science, economics, business and industry.

So, don't rule it out. Think carefully about what part you can play in the needs of society today and for the future and consider taking Computing Science to develop skills for learning, life and work. There are so many fields, opportunities and career...

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