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Subject Personalisation and Careers Event

27th January 2022 dumbarto_main Events, Inschool News, Option Choices, Science, Senior Phase, Uncategorised, Whole School

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

Celebrating Wider Achievement

23rd November 2021 dumbarto_main Events, Inschool News, Whole School

Please find below a link to a short google form to support Dumbarton Academy in highlighting any out of school achievements from our learners. We would be delighted to showcase our learners in their wider achievement. There is no limit to the number of forms you can submit.

Events, Inschool News, Whole School

Senior Phase Apprenticeship Event – 18th February

12th February 2021 dumbarto_main Events, Inschool News, Whole School

Working4U and WCS are holding an online Apprenticeship Event on Thursday 18th February at 6pm.

We have created an Eventbrite page where parents and pupils can book their free place by clicking on the link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-dunbartonshire-apprenticeship-information-event-tickets-141119075955

The event will be on Thursday 18th February 2021, 6pm -7pm.

The purpose of the event is to provide information to parents and pupils (current S4, S5 & S6) who are considering a Foundation Apprenticeship as part of their options choice or considering leaving school and undertaking a Pathway Apprenticeship or MA.

Course choice videos

4th February 2021 dumbarto_main Events, Inschool News, Whole School

Mrs McFall has created some videos to help seniors complete their course choices online.

Links are below.

S4 into S5 options Download

S5 into S6 choices Download

Senior Course Choice

1st February 2021 dumbarto_main Events, Inschool News, Whole School

At this time of year in the academic calendar we at Dumbarton Academy are planning our curriculum structure for session 2021-2022.

In order to stagger the options process and allow Pastoral Care staff enough time to contact all students, the S3 in to S4 options will begin later. Our S3 report cards will be sent home by the end of February. Pupils will then have the opportunity to complete option choices (google form) by Friday 5th March. Pastoral Care interviews will conclude by the end of March.

Unfortunately our very successful Curriculum Personalisation and Careers Evening will not be able to run this year. However, as part of our support for you and your child we will have information available on our website. There are also links to the WDC website which will include information from local employers, colleges and universities to give you further advice on possible routes of study.

S4 5 Curriculum Personalisation 19012021 Download

Senior Phase Booklet 2021-2022 Website ready Download

Option Column Structure 2021_22 web ready Download

College Courses Download

Link to google form for pupil choices –

S4 in to S5 choices

S5 in to S6 choices

Information on College courses and foundation apprenticeships

WDInspire Letter DA Download