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CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE MATHS Instruction in Mathematics at Monifieth High School is characterised by the department's enthusiasm, and the depth of its scope. Pupils learn that exam success exists alongside enthusiasm for the subject. View More S1 S2 N3/N4 Apps Pupil Downloads N5 Apps N5 Higher ENGLISH Our English department strives to instil both knowledge and enthusiasm for words in our pupils. Through a range of texts, topics and tasks, pupils are given the very best guidance through this rewarding course of study. While English is fundamental to effective communication, it is also a field of study which enriches the lives of those who embrace it. Our English department has a record of delivering excellent results but, more than this, it instils an enthusiasm for novels, poetry, drama and non-fiction. All of our English staff use the subject to help pupils develop empathy and understanding of the world in which they live, giving them the confidence and knowledge to express their feelings and ideas. View More Pupil Downloads HEALTH IMROVEMENT FACULTY Our Physical Education and Home Economics departments provide both a solid grounding for pupils, as well a platform for those to specialise in these areas of study. Our school believes firmly in mens sana in corpore sano and our Health Improvement faculty ensures that all pupils understand the importance of taking health matters seriously, in school and out. Our football, netball, hockey and other teams compete with other schools, locally, regionally and nationally, giving Monifieth High pupils the competitive experiences which enrich their learning. View More Pupil Downloads SOCIAL SUBJECTS FACULTY History, Geography, Modern Studies and R.M.P.S. give our pupils a broad and thorough understanding of the myriad factors which make up the world in which they live. An understanding of the world in which we live is the cornerstone of a well-rounded education. This is fostered in History, Geography, Modern Studies and R.M.P.S. more than anywhere else in the school. Monifieth High's Social Subjects faculty has a proven track-record of academic achievement, whilst always giving pupils the experiences that allow them to see fully why the world is as it is. View More Pupil Downloads MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES DEPT. In an interconnected world, the importance of foreign languages has never been more apparent. Our M.F.L. department gives pupils the tools they need to understand, apply and love non-English languages. Never before have foreign languages been so important; in the last twenty years the internet has shrunk our world, bringing countless new opportunities and applications for non-English language. Our pupils receive experienced instruction and guidance in French and Spanish, arming pupils with the confidence to express themselves in another language, whether in examination, or when on holiday. View More Pupil Downloads BUSINESS,COMPUTING & TECHNOLOGIES (BCT) FACULTY Our Technologies department teaches pupils, in a practical, hands-on way, the key life skills of problem-solving and forward-thinking. Whether it be on the page, or in physical objects, pupils at Monifieth High are equipped to look at design problems aesthetically, practically, environmentally, and with an understanding of related industrial and social issues. View More Pupil Downloads EXPRESSIVE ARTS FACULTY Acting, Painting, Sketching, Singing, Playing, Dancing... Monifieth High Pupils are provided with the time and space to develop their expressive personalities, whether that be for academic, professional or simply leisure purposes. “The inspiration and power of the expressive arts play a vital role in enabling our young people to enhance their creative talent and develop their artistic skills.” Curriculum for Excellence Expressive Arts Our young people learn about both their musical and artistic heritage and the wider impact of musical and artistic culture around the world. We believe that to learn we must learn together, experiencing the subject in its professional context through visits to musical and arts events, and by inviting professionals into the department whenever possible to teach and inspire our young people. View More Pupil Downloads SCIENCE FACULTY Acting, Painting, Sketching, Singing, Playing, Dancing... Monifieth High Pupils are provided with the time and space to develop their expressive personalities, whether that be for academic, professional or simply leisure purposes. “The inspiration and power of the expressive arts play a vital role in enabling our young people to enhance their creative talent and develop their artistic skills.” Curriculum for Excellence Expressive Arts Our young people learn about both their musical and artistic heritage and the wider impact of musical and artistic culture around the world. We believe that to learn we must learn together, experiencing the subject in its professional context through visits to musical and arts events, and by inviting professionals into the department whenever possible to teach and inspire our young people. View More Pupil Downloads Additional Support Needs Irrespective of ability, a pupil may encounter difficulties with learning. These difficulties may be long or short term and the ASN department work closely with subject departments to ensure that learners are supported appropriately. Our aim is to go beyond simply providing a safety net; we enable learners to develop an awareness of themselves, and develop coping strategies for life after school, while fostering a balance between academic achievement and personal/social achievement. We understand the importance of working collegiately across sectors with staff, parents, pupils and outside agencies in order to promote the inclusion of all. View More Pupil Downloads COURSE CHOICE

DYW Tay Cities Parents Newsletter - October's 2023 Welcome to the Octobers Parent Newsletter. We are delighted to share with you the details of all current and upcoming exciting activities, events and opportunities for young people in the … Go to this Sway

Senior Phase Dundee & Angus College The D&A booklet provides full details of college courses available to senior pupils. A second link will take you to a summary document of this information. D&A Prospectus Summary Angus Academy Angus Academy will offer a range of courses for senior phase students from next session, starting May 2024. Course Choice Booklet Introduction My World of Work This website provides useful careers information including advice on school subject choices. Website Angus Council, Dundee City Council, Perth & Kinross Council and NHS Tayside have come together to form the Tayside Regional Improvement Collaborative (TRIC). "The TRIC’s vision is: “Our children and young people will have the best start in life and Tayside will be the best place in Scotland to grow up.” SWAY SCQF Points Explained Please see the documents below for details: SCQF - Scotland's Framework for Lifelong Learning SCQF Interactive Framework SCQF Levels and Timelines (Old versus New) DYW My Skills, My Future Website

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REPORTING By the end of P7 most pupils will have completed the Curriculum for Excellence Level 2 Experiences and Outcomes. During S1-S3 most will be working on the Level 3 Experiences and Outcomes with many moving on to Level 4 in S2-S3. Pupil’s will move through the Experiences and Outcomes at their own pace. From 25/26 session, all Angus schools are now using the BGE achievement within a level codes and descriptors as shown in the table above. More information on the levels and descriptors can be found in the document below. ASSESSMENT There are four main ways in which pupils will be assessed during the Junior Phase: ➢ WRITE – where a pupil may have some written evidence e.g. end of unit assessment ➢ MAKE – where a pupil may have created a model or a poster ➢ SAY – where a pupil may have presented to the class or classmates ➢ DO – where pupils may act out a scenario or conduct a class vote Assessment is crucial to our tracking progress, planning next steps in learning, reporting and involving parents and learners in learning. Evidence of progress can be gathered by learners themselves, and by fellow pupils, parents, teachers and other professionals. A number of approaches are employed including (but not limited to) the following Self-assessment – learners are encouraged and supported to look at and revisit their own work, to develop a better understanding of what they have learned, and what they need to work on Peer assessment – learners are encouraged and supported to work together to help others assess what is good about their work and what needs to be worked on Personal learning planning – children, teachers and parents work together to develop planning for next steps in learning. Your child’s progress is not only based on ‘tests’ but on the learning that takes place within the classroom and in different settings both within and out with the classroom. Evidence of children and young people’s progress and achievements will come from day-to-day learning and through the things they may write, say, make or do. For example, evidence may emerge as a result of children and young people taking part in a presentation, discussion, performance, or practical investigation. From 25/26 session, all Angus schools are now using the BGE achievement within a level codes and descriptors as shown in the table above. More information on the levels and descriptors can be found in the document below.

REVISION Revision Guides Below are a number of videos, clips and presentations to help guide pupils with their revision ahead of both the SQA Milestone Assessments, and the later SQA exams. Study Skills Overview Senior Business Management, Admin and IT Higher Geography Higher History Higher Classical Studies National 5 Drama Higher Fashion and Textiles Higher Health and Food Technology Higher P.E. Physics National 5/ Higher Dance National 5 Fashion and Textiles National 5 Practical Cake Craft National 5 Health and Food Technology National 5 Practical Cookery SCHOLAR A Guide to Scholar Pupul Carer Info How to use SCHOLAR Scholar is an online courses for Scotland's schools and colleges. Scholar offers 37 online courses aligned to the SQA curriculum at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher level. Each course draw on the knowledge and experience of teachers and lecturers working in Scottish schools and colleges to develop the course materials. Scholar is available to all pupils in S3 - S6 by adding the SCHOLAR tile to their GLOW Launchpad. Resources are available for the following subjects- e-Sgoil is a national e-learning service established in 2016 in the Western Isles of Scotland. Our focus is on live, interactive, online learning using technology to remove barriers and improve outcomes for young people. e-Sgoil (which stands for e-School in Gaelic) has equity at its heart and seeks to support schools to offer a wide-ranging and resilient curricular offer in response to learner needs. https://www.e-sgoil.com/senior-phase/study-support/ West OS is an online school, created by teachers, providing recorded learning experiences for children and young people. We believe that all children and young people should be able to access high quality learning experiences regardless of circumstances, and believe that the principles of high quality learning and teaching should be reflected in our recorded learning experiences. West OS has been a collaborative, teacher led response to feedback from children, young people and their families and from practitioners and is now cemented as the recorded element of the National e-Learning Offer in Scotland. https://www.westpartnership.co.uk/west-os/senior-phase-resources/ S4/5/6 - E-SGOIL STUDY SUPPORT PROGRAMME

Digital Health & Wellbeing Our Digital Champions have identified a number of useful websites to help with internet safety and cyber resilience. Online Safety | Parent Club Parental Engagement Homepage – UK Safer Internet Centre SWGfL – Safety & Security Online Childnet — Online safety for young people Internet Watch Foundation IWF – Eliminating Child Sexual Abuse Online | IWF Parent Factsheet Digital Safety – Digital Education Team Parent Zone – Parents’ area Digital learning, digital life and digital work | My child | Parent Zone (education.gov.scot) ThinkUKnow – The National Crime Agency’s CEOP Education team aim to help protect children and young people from online child sexual abuse. NSPCC Keeping Children Safe Online

MONIFIETH HIGH SCHOOL FUNDRAISING On the evening of Saturday 29th March, we have a race night in the Crown Inn in Monifieth as part of a fundraiser for our Borneo trip in June. This promises to be a lively night with lots of chances to win a variety of rewards and prizes. Pupils can buy tickets for any interested parents at £3 a head from either Miss Hogan or Ms Quinn. There are still opportunities to sponsor races and horses and anyone interested can contact the school reception for further details. Borneo - EXP-BOR-13-8C_Page_1 Borneo - EXP-BOR-13-8C_Page_2 Borneo - EXP-BOR-13-8C_Page_8 Borneo - EXP-BOR-13-8C_Page_1 1/8

SCHOOL MEALS Our school meals are provided by Tayside Contracts. They meet the statutory nutrient standards set by the Scottish Government . School meal costs are: Primary 1 to Primary 5 – entitled to Free School Meals Primary 6 to Primary 7 - £2.10* Secondary - £2.20* *If your child(ren) are in P6, P7, S1 to S6 you may be entitled to free school meals. For more information visit our free school meals page . You can find a copy of the menu, as well as nutritional, allergen and other useful information, on the Tayside Contracts website . A vegetarian option is available on the menu every day. We can also cater for medically prescribed diets or meals for pupils with specific allergies, once we have received a completed adapted menu request form . We also provide facilities for children to eat packed lunches as an alternative to school dinners. Angus Secondary Lunch School Leaflet How to use the Nutrition and Allergen Gateway Pre-Order App Instructions

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