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 on preparing students for an ever changing world by studying the historical, social, geographic, economic and political changes that have shaped Scotland. There is a particular focus on how to make sense of changes in society, of conflicts and of environmental issues. With this understanding, young people will be able to become confident citizens able to navigate a changing world.
As well as subject specific employment, social sciences prepare you many sectors of employment. The skills taught across Social Subjects include;
First Year Students have three periods a week in the department within which they will cover selected outcomes for BGE Geography. History and Modern Studies. Students will study both Scottish and International aspects of each subject. The aim, by the end of second year, is to equip students will the skills they need to continue the subjects onto the senior phase.
All students will have acces to a Microsoft Team for their class on which they can find assignments, resources, and missed work.
The options for further study in this area after second year can be found below.
