Leaving Primary School

What Will Secondary School Be Like?

At secondary there are a number of different subjects and activities you will get to experience.

You might be using computers and other technologies at school, learning a language for the first time, playing lots of sport, doing science experiments, working in groups, writing and reading and of course socialising with friends.

The important thing during S1 and S2 is to start to find out what things you like doing at school and what things you like doing in your own time.

Here are the key subject areas you will start to do when going to secondary school.

English - where you learn important skills such as reading, writing and talking and how to apply a critical analysis. Of course it is important to learn to spell and punctuate correctly.

Maths – here you will learn about equations, shapes, spaces and numbers and how to understand your world using the tools of mathematics.

Modern languages – learn how to talk, read and write in another language and if you want to travel or work abroad it is a good skill to have. As well as the language you will learn more about the country and its culture.

Science – where you learn scientific facts, ideas and how to apply them. It usually centres on healthy living, energy and its uses, materials and environments. You can also specialise in specific areas such as Chemistry, Physics and Biology.

Social subjects - these include Geography, History, Modern Studies, Classics, Economics and these are great to give you a broad understanding of the world we live in; how people work and live.

Creative subjects – this is where you can express your creativity and learn how to apply it using a variety of skills and techniques. These include specific subjects as Art & Design, Drama, Craft & Design and Music.