S2 into S3 Course Choice

At the S2 Parents’ Information Evening on 13 December, parents were given a Powerpoint presentation on the S3 curriculum design for Dyce Academy.  We were delighted with the high turnout and have now had a chance to consider and respond to your questions.  As promised, we have provided you with a copy of the presentation and a copy of a letter to all parents and carers from David Leng, Head of Schools and Education Establishments.

Dyce Academy is adhering to Scottish Government guidelines on the delivery of the new Scottish Curriculum. We are offering a broad, general education up to the end of S3. Within the curriculum there is the opportunity for personalisation and choice. Our S2 into S3 Choice sheet provides a programme which will be challenging and enjoyable and, importantly, appropriate to your child’s needs.

Please remember that you are welcome to contact the school about any issues relating to your child’s education at the academy.

In February you will receive your child’s report. On 1 March there will be another information Evening to take you through the choice process and there will be an opportunity to discuss progress with your child’s class teacher on 6 March.

Copies of the documents mentioned above can be downloaded here –

Parental Presentation Handout

ACC Parent Letter

Questions and Answers

Lesley Adam

S2 Parents’ Curriculum Evening – Tuesday 13 December

S2 pupils are approaching a key time in their secondary schooling where they will soon be moving into third year.  As part of Curriculum for Excellence there is an expectation that all pupils are to continue to receive a broad, general education covering 8 curriculum areas up to the end of S3.  Dyce Academy is planning to offer choice within the curriculum areas at the end of S2 with selection of certificated courses taking place at the end of S3.

I realise that you may be confused or may have many questions to ask about the process or indeed about the new qualifications.  I would like to invite you to an informal meeting on Tuesday 13 December from 7.00 pm where we will present our thinking behind the curriculum and engage you in discussion.  Light refreshments will be provided.

Your son/daugher has received a letter to take home about the evening.  If you would like to attend please complete the tear-off slip on the letter and return to the school office by 30 November 2011.

Please note that given the nature of the presentation and discussion, it would not be suitable for pupils to attend.  There is a further meeting scheduled for March.

Lesley Adam
Head Teacher