Curriculum for Excellence
OVERVIEW
A Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) is the curriculum for all learners in Scotland aged 3-18 which seeks to build:
Successful Learners, Confident Individuals, Effective Contributors, Responsible Citizens
LEVELS

Levels in Curriculum for Excellence
THEMES
BUILDING OUR CURRICULUM
“The curriculum must be inclusive, be a stimulus for personal achievement and, through broadening experience of the world, be an encouragement towards informed and responsible citizenship.” Building The Curriculum 3
Browse our website and our ‘Curriculum Rationale’ [below] to explore how Sciennes is delivering these aims and how we have been ‘Building Our Curriculum‘.
INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES ON CfE:
https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/learning-in-scotland/curriculum-areas
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CURRICULUM AREAS
There are eight curriculum areas [see links below]:
Curriculum Rationale
Curriculum Rationale
“The totality of all that is planned for children and young people throughout their education.”
Health and Wellbeing
The Parent Council Health and Wellbeing Group works closely with the school on matters concerning the emotional/ mental health and wellbeing of all pupils at Sciennes. The group is currently chaired by DHT Carolyn Anstruther and parent Fiona Denvir.
Languages
There are two parts to learning in Languages. The first is about the language your child needs to be fully involved in their society and in learning English. The second is learning additional languages.
Mathematics and Numeracy
Ms Alison Mackintosh is our Numeracy Co-ordinator. Numbers count!
Social Studies
Understanding our world
Sciences
Mr Mark McKenna is a highly experienced Class Teacher who has been successfully leading weekly Science lessons with our P3-P7 pupils in our specially designed Science Lab for several years.
Technologies
Our pupils learn through and about a range of technologies, including Digital Learning, Craft, Design, Engineering, Food and Textiles.
Expressive Arts
Art and Design, Music, Dance and Drama
Religious and Moral Education
​Religious and moral education will allow your child to explore the world’s major religions as well as views that are non-religious.
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