Dumbarton Academy

Subject Personalisation and Careers Event

At this time in the academic calendar, we are planning our curriculum structure for session 2023/24.  As part of this process our learners will be involved in curriculum personalisation where they will select subjects, they wish to study for next year. Please see below for further information on the process for this is detailed in our video:

Our partners have also provided us with some very informative videos/weblinks in supporting your child to further areas of study beyond school.  If you have any questions regarding the options process please do not hesitate to contact your child’s pastoral care teacher.

Scottish Apprenticeships Youtube channel

Skills Development Scotland YouTube Channel

Strathclyde Uni

European Circuits

Electrical Engineering

Hairdressing

Structural Engineering

Solicitor

British Marine Scotland

Fitness Instructor

Civil Engineering

Choices for Life

•All S1 pupils will be off timetable on Friday 26 April to take part in Police Scotland Choices for Life Event.

•Pupils should report to the Evans Hall in PE at 8.50 (start of school day) to be put into their groups and receive their timetable for the day.

•Pupils will have interval an lunch at the usual times.

WDC Games

•Date: Thursday 2nd May

•Location: SPTA

•Activities: Girls football & girls netball

•Age group: S1-S3

•Please see Miss Murtagh by FRIDAY to sign up ASAP to represent the school in the final WDC Games Event of the year!