communication and/or teamworking skills for future employment opportunities. Good attendance is essential in order to fulfil all the rehearsal requirements. Personal Development The Personal Development Award, for S5 &6 Pupils, aims to help learners become more independent and to develop their potential as contributing members of their societies. Learners will develop self-reliance, self-esteem and confidence through supported and independent learning. Personal Development Awards are available at Higher and National 5. Pupils work on self-initiated and group projects, which require self- motivation, absolute commitment to the group and encourage teamwork. Students who are prepared to work together towards shared goals, will gain the greatest quality of experiences from the course. There are 4 units in the course, that require written evidence: Self Awareness, Practical Abilities, Self & Work and Self and Community. Senior pupils have previously been engaged in pupil mentoring, for life” “cooking skills, job & work skills development and Charity fundraising events. Most students will be involved in the development and sustainability of the Community Garden at some point in their course. Students have come to value their real life experiences within the community and leave broadly equipped, having developed personal and practical skills that can be applied to areas of life and work.
communication and/or teamworking skills for future employment opportunities. Good attendance is essential in order to fulfil all the rehearsal requirements. Personal Development The Personal Development Award, for S5 &6 Pupils, aims to help learners become more independent and to develop their potential as contributing members of their societies. Learners will develop self-reliance, self-esteem and confidence through supported and independent learning. Personal Development Awards are available at Higher and National 5. Pupils work on self-initiated and group projects, which require self- motivation, absolute commitment to the group and encourage teamwork. Students who are prepared to work together towards shared goals, will gain the greatest quality of experiences from the course. There are 4 units in the course, that require written evidence: Self Awareness, Practical Abilities, Self & Work and Self and Community. Senior pupils have previously been engaged in pupil mentoring, “cooking for life” skills, job & work skills development and Charity fundraising events. Most students will be involved in the development and sustainability of the Community Garden at some point in their course. Students have come to value their real life experiences within the community and leave broadly equipped, having developed personal and practical skills that can be applied to areas of life and work.