Education for Citizenship secondary case studies
Shared values promote citizenship
Staff, students and parents work together to establish core values for James Hamilton Academy.
Independent thinking
Kelso High School declares its independence, prompting debate on human rights, responsibilities and freedom.
Science newsboards
Pupils at Webster's High School in Kirriemuir keep up to date with developments in science with two interactive science newsboards.
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Surrounded by science
Eastwood High School encourages pupils to appreciate how science improves their everyday lives.
Enterprise and Fairtrade group
See how Holyrood Secondary's Enterprise and Fairtrade group has successfully fundraised for children in Liberia and Malawi.
Getting closer to the continent
Gourock High holds a European Day to show pupils how Europe and European citizenship applies to them and their learning.
Celebrating other cultures and nations
Pupils at Park School, Kilmarnock, held an International Day to celebrate multiculturalism. Watch the video of their activities.
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Thinking, talking, learning
Eastbank Academy develops students' critical thinking skills through a community of enquiry.
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Agreeing to disagree
Girvan Academy debates a controversial issue and learns about democracy first hand.
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Going global
Alva Academy's links with Europe and South Africa add a global dimension to its education for citizenship.
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Challenging racism and promoting equality
Drummond Community High School uses its annual Equality Day to explore a range of equality issues.
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Out of Africa
Our Lady's High School works with a Ugandan community project to explore development education issues.
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A whole-school approach
St Ninian's High School's integrated approach to PSE embeds citizenship across the curriculum.
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Bringing learning alive
Stonelaw High School asks students, 'How would you like to be taught?'
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Political animals
The National Youth Parliament Competition helps Belmont Academy pupils increase their communication skills, self-confidence and political know-how.
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Joining a European community
Shawlands Academy crosses borders to engage with European partner schools in a Comenius 1 project.