S4 into S5 – Balerno

S4 into S5 Pathway Planning (for current S4 pupils)

As you plan for S5, you now have the opportunity to further personalise your curriculum.

Mr Blair has created a series of short videos to explain the process contained in the letter issued.

Introduction to the Pathway Planning process
S4 Assembly
Types of Qualifications and the SCQF
S4 Reports
School-College Partnership _{(more information below)}

Please use the links below to access documents to help with the pathway planning process. Some of these are referred to in the videos above.

School-College Partnership (or SCP)

I decided to sign up to a SCP college course as I wanted a change of environment as well as experiencing the college life. I enjoy college as there is a good balance between school and SCP courses and it gives a bit of variety to your week. From a Balerno High School pupil

In S5 and S6 pupils can select College as one of their course choice options. Click here for more information and here for our video. For more information about the opportunities and courses available use the links below:

Edinburgh College _{(use the filters at the top of the Columns to help navigate this)}
West Lothian College

Edinburgh College has provided a very useful Padlet for application support.