Welcome to Personal and Social Education (PSE)

A programme of Health, Social and Careers Education is pursued, each pupil having one period per week. 

A range of issues is explored affecting contemporary life where the adolescent is faced with important decision making.  These include inter-personal relationships, peer group pressure, the individual in society,  study skills, and substance abuse.

A range of teaching approaches is used to allow pupils to develop skills in discussion, communication, negotiation and co-operation.

Towards the end of S3, the course is directed towards careers education.  Pupils complete several tasks which allow them to identify personal skills, aptitudes, interests and they are encouraged to use this information to identify possible career areas.

The information should also be used as an indication for placement in Work Experience in S4.

Careers form a major part of the syllabus in S4. There is valuable input from the Strathendrick Rotary Club who provide "mock interviews" for pupils and all pupils will take part in the Work Experience scheme.  Self-assessment is developed throughout S4 and evaluation of a range of situations is developed.

Pupils are encouraged to set personal targets and goals through P.S.E. and contribute to their own Guidance Reports.