Grade A listed main building refurbishment (stonework and roof)
Digitally equipped Modern Language facility in Junior School
Junior School structured play/drama/assembly area
Classroom refurbishment (Mirrlees Annexe) – second phase of rolling programme
Climbing Wall
Junior Start facilities upgrade – first phase of a rolling programme
Completed:
Introduction of Eco Schools’ programme
Development of Kenya partnership (ongoing)
Review of range of subjects in Senior School curriculum
Introduction of Formative Assessment strategies across the curriculum
Planned:
Preparation for Curriculum for Excellence
Preparation for changes to National Qualifications
Community initiatives: community links (including Kenya), community use of school facilities, holiday clubs, charitable activities (ongoing and expanding)
Completed:
Ensuring the areas and resources reflect global dimensions
Improving Information Technology resources and training staff in this area
Involving children in the learning process by further developing talking and thinking
Formulating resources for speech and language development
Planned:
Explore the need for change in the programmes and policies of the Nursery in the light of A Curriculum for Excellence
Completed:
The introduction of Formative Assessment strategies across the curriculum
The development of a coherent and practical programme of Science education
Developing a writing programme reflecting the different purposes and styles appropriate to the primary stage
Planned:
Begin a three year strategy to develop critical and creative thinking across the curriculum
Explore the integration of English Language skills into the wider curriculum, wherever possible
Develop active learning opportunities in Junior One and, in time, develop facilities to extend active and collaborative learning across the Junior School
Develop resources and train staff to make the most of Information Technology across the curriculum, including equipping remaining classrooms with Interactive Whiteboards
Completed:
Broadening the curriculum in S6: Open University’s modules offered session 2008-2009
Improve arrangements and timing for Prelim exams
Overhaul Career and Enterprise programmes
Introduction of Independent Schools’ Career Organisation ‘Futurewise’ Programme: session 2008-2009
Planned:
Implement a cross-curricular approach to enterprise activities
Development of personal reading across the school – enlarged/extended fiction library
Develop electronic dimension of report writing
Introduction of Voice Activated Software in Learning Support
Completed:
Introduction of digital technology to Modern Languages (ongoing)
Review of Junior School French programme
Development of programmes for personal reading in Senior School
Development of benchmarking tools for pupils’ attainment in English
Preparation of teaching programme for Spanish in Junior 6/SP
Planned:
Develop a range of on-line resources to support pupil learning in both English and Modern Languages
To continue the development of teaching methods and resources in English at the Junior School-Senior School interface i.e. Junior 6-Senior Prep-Senior 1
Completed:
Introduction of Formative Assessment strategies across Faculty subjects
Improved note taking in SP-S2 Science
Development of IT provision in S3/S4 Maths
Review of Senior School Maths programme
Planned:
Development of electronic reporting system
Development of Standard Grade Computing course
Review/development of SP-S1 Computing course
Completed:
Introduction of Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies
Introduction of Advanced Higher History
Review of Senior Prep Geography course
Review of S1/S2 Social Studies courses
Planned:
Introduction of Standard Grade Business Management
Promote ‘Business in Education’ initiative within Faculty subjects
Promote opportunities for Faculty Staff to share good practice (ongoing)
Prepare Standards and Quality report on Faculty as a whole
Completed:
Music theory sheets developed for Junior School
Development of Advanced Higher and Intermediate Music listening and inventing courses
Introduction by Art Department of Printmaking and Life classes
Planned:
Develop a course in hat making for S4 Standard Grade Art
Computerisation of most Music courses
Completed:
Development of Outdoor Education Provision: mountaineering, rock climbing, canoeing (ongoing)
Health related fitness programmes using resistance machines and cardio respiratory equipment (ongoing)
Planned:
Introduction of UK Sports Leadership Awards for S6 pupils
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