In S1, learners access a broad and coherent curriculum designed to build on their primary experience and support a smooth transition into secondary education. Pupils study across all curriculum areas, including:

• Literacy and English
• Languages
• Mathematics and Numeracy
• Health and Wellbeing
• Social Studies
• Sciences
• Technologies
• Expressive Arts

This broad curriculum ensures that all learners develop core skills while exploring a wide range of subjects, allowing them to build confidence, curiosity and independence as learners.

Learning in S1 emphasises strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing, alongside opportunities for creativity, collaboration and problem-solving across different subject areas.