Careers Education

Careers education is a feature of the social education programme from S2 onwards.

A very full careers section has been developed in the library. In addition, from September to November there is for S4 pupils a comprehensive programme of "Careers Conventions" with up to 40 contributors.

Regular contact with the Careers Adviser is maintained. The Careers Adviser visits the school, seeing pupils on a self-referral basis and is also present at Parents' Evenings. The Careers Service maintain an up-to-date bulletin board in the school.

The Careers Adviser is also available outwith school hours and during school holidays at the Careers Office, Loreburn Centre, High Street, Dumfries, Telephone 01387 272500 or Fax 01387 272520. Contact with parents is actively encouraged.

A computer with "Kudos" careers software is situated in the School Library, giving pupils the opportunity to find information about jobs and the qualifications required, and all S3 pupils are trained in the use of this software.

All pupils are supported and advised, particularly at the crucial decision-making points at the end of S2 and S4, about appropriate careers to match their abilities and aspirations.

A 16+ Prospectus, giving detailed information about the Careers programme, is available on request from the school or can be viewed online.

Progress File

All students receive a Progress File when they leave school. Not only does this contain all examination details but it also shows positive aspects of a students' school career. Pupils work on these from S1 onwards. Students are actively encouraged during Social Education to record their achievements in their Progress File. These Progress Files are often requested at interviews for work, college and university.