Youth Achievement Award
Youth Achievement Award Welcome Youth Scotland Youth Achievement Awards are flexible awards that provide a framework to accredit learning and achievement within your own existing or planned activities. Bronze YAA aims to have young people: Participate in Activities Socialise with others Enjoy taking part. Course Content Bronze Level Students at Islay High will be undertaking […]
Social Subjects
Social Subjects Welcome Welcome to the Social Subjects department of Islay High School. Within the department young people develop their understanding of the world by learning about other people and their values, in different times, places and circumstances; they also develop their understanding of their environment and of how it has been shaped. We focus […]
Physical Education
Physical Education PE Department at Islay High School The main focus of physical education is to participate, gain experience in new activities and learn the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle. During lessons pupils will learn more about the skills in each activity, how their body and tactics involved work with decision making, problem solving […]
Languages
Languages Welcome Welcome to Languages department of Islay High School. Students in S1 and S2 will have the opportunity to learn both French and Gaelic. Gàidhlig medium students will continue with their studies as well as also learning French. In S1 and S2 the focus is on building confidence in the skills needed to be […]
Home Economics
Home Economics Welcome Welcome to Home Economics, part of the Faculty of Science and HE. Under the umbrella of Home Economics come the individual disciplines of Health and Food Technology, Fashion and Textiles, and Practical Cookery. Our Staff Miss Mairi McLeod Broad General Education All pupils will gain a foundation in practical cookery skills and […]
Music
Music Welcome Our Staff Mr Craig Weatherhogg (Subject Teacher) Mr Charles MacLean (Piping Instructor) Mr Scott McDermott (Brass/Woodwind Instructor) Mr Brian Palmer (Drumming Instructor) Careers Broad General Education First Year Students start in the department with Course Content Why study Where can my parents find out more? Your school will give your parents an Options […]
Sciences
Sciences Welcome Welcome to the sciences, part of the Faculty of Science and HE. Under the umbrella of the sciences come the individual disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. All pupils will gain a foundation in the sciences across their S1 and S2 years, and may choose to study general science, or to study one […]
Mathematics
Mathematics Welcome Mathematics is important in everyday life, allowing us to make sense of the world around us and to manage our lives. Using mathematics enables us to model real-life situations and make connections and informed predictions. It equips us with the skills we need to interpret and analyse information, simplify and solve problems, assess […]
Design Technology
Design Technology Welcome Welcome to the Design Technology department of Islay High School. Within the department there are various subject offered to challenge students and advanced their learning and prepare students to participate confidently and successfully in an increasingly technological world. Students will gain awareness and learn from wider influences on Design and Technology including […]
English
English Welcome Welcome to the English Department of Islay High School Website. Within our Department there are various challenging courses offered to students that all work to build the students’ enthusiasm, motivation to learn, desire to reach high standards, self-reliance and an openness to new thinking and ideas. From BGE in S1 and S2 to SQA […]