01355 588 625headteacher@sandersonhighschool.co.uk Maths and Numeracy Home Curriculum Maths and Numeracy Aim of course Mathematics is important in our everyday life, allowing us to make sense of the numbers in the world around us and to manage our lives. Learning mathematics gives young people access to the wider curriculum and the opportunity to pursue further studies and interests. Numeracy is taught as a discreet subject in Sanderson with classes mixed in stage but in similar ability. Numeracy differs from Maths as all classes focus on one outcome and tasks are based on everyday numeracy. Mathematics uses a universal language of numbers and symbols which allows us to communicate ideas and develop problem-solving skills. Course content

01355 588 625headteacher@sandersonhighschool.co.uk Physical Education Home Curriculum Physical Education Aim Of Course To give pupils the opportunity to develop personal, social and life skills through practical skills in P.E. Pupils attend Physical Education for 2 periods per week. Course Content All P.E courses are based on Curriculum for Excellence and SQA guidelines. Pupils will take part in a wide range of individual, group, competitive and aesthetic activities in small and larger groups working in both indoor and outdoor environments.

01355 588 625headteacher@sandersonhighschool.co.uk Music Home Curriculum Music Aim Of Course Using Curriculum of Excellence guidelines through music, learners have rich opportunities to be creative, develop vocal and instrumental skills and understand the capacity to enjoy music through listening. Course Content Learn to play the electric keyboard, guitar, tuned percussion and drum kit using colour and letter notation, and sing along to music of different styles. Develop musical ideas and composition skills. Communicate feelings through musical activities, listening with concentration using aural memory to internalise and recall sound and use for a particular purpose. Music is a choice subject in the Senior Phase. Homework

01355 588 625headteacher@sandersonhighschool.co.uk ICT Home Curriculum ICT Our students have a large, bright well equipped lab for all their I.C.T needs. We have a range of equipment including powerful networked desktop machines, multimedia projectors, scanners, webcam, ipads and smart boards, C Touch screens and printers. Aim Of Course Guided by South Lanarkshire’s Policy on Digital Strategy, our Computing department provides opportunities to use and learn about a variety of Hardware and Software. Course Content Pupils learn about Word Processing, Desk Top Publishing, Presentation Software, Internet and identifying Hardware and Software.

01355 588 625headteacher@sandersonhighschool.co.uk Religious & Moral Education Home Curriculum Religious & Moral Education Aim of Course To enable pupils to develop their own values and beliefs To allow pupils to appreciate moral values such as honesty, fairness, concern for others To enable pupils to learn about other cultures and religions in order to demonstrate respect to other people To help pupils develop questioning skills To help pupils learn to express personal opinions