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Here at Saint Rochs Secondary we strive to give all pupils in the school the best education possible that caters for their own individual needs and aspirations. It is important that all our young people are provided with the opportunities to develop and use the skills and abilities necessary to become an active part of the labour force and to maximise the benefits to them and their contribution to economic growth. These are the skills that we aim to foster:
·         Presentation skills
·         Team work
·         Organisation.
·         Leadership
·         Communication
·         Creative thinking
·         Ability to work with others
·         Time management
·         Decision making
·         Problem solving
·         Planning Initiative
We offer a wide range of activities that aim to develop these skills such as Duke of Edinburgh, John Muir Award, Fairtrade, Fundraising and volunteering to name a few.
Importance of Recognising Achievement
Recognising achievement is an integral part of Curriculum for Excellence. Gaining recognition for a range of achievement and for the skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work that are developed through this achievement, benefits all children and young people. The reasons for recognising learners' achievements include:
  • to increase self-esteem, improve motivation and keep young people engaged in learning
  • to encourage young people to reflect on their learning - where they are and where they want to go - and help them to articulate the skills gained, in discussion with other learning partners and in interviews with potential employers, colleges or higher education
  • to help deliver the aims, values and purposes of Curriculum for Excellence - in which planning opportunities for achievement is an integral part of the curriculum.
 
All of our pupils are being encouraged to be proud of what they do in and out of the classroom and are being asked to share their successes with us. These successes can come in a variety of forms for example in:
  • youth work
  • volunteering
  • part-time employment
  • hobbies and interests
  • projects that they undertake across the curriculum
  • participation in activities and opportunities in school beyond the classroom
  • helping out at home