Health
Staff
Dermid Arthur (PE) – Faculty Principal Teacher
Scott Birse (PE)
Martin Burgess (PE)
Sam Muir (PE)
Kirsty Sherrington (PE)
Physical Education
Aboyne Academy are privileged to have access to a 25 meter swimming pool, large games hall, squash court and Astroturf pitch.
Course Information
S1-2 Broad General Education – Core
S3 – Broad General Education – Core – In S3 the emphasis is towards pupils participating in activities of interest to them and developing their skills. It is essential that pupils understand the benefits of sustained regular physical activity to allow them to make positive choices throughout life.
S3 – Broad General Education – Pupil Choice
Physical Education, for more information – S3 BGE course booklet 2023-2024 Physical Education
S4/5/6 Senior Phase – Pupil Choice
Physical Education – National 4/5 and Higher, for further information – SP course booklet 2023-2024 Physical Education
PE Kit
Pupils are expected to take part in each lesson in the following PE kit:
Shorts/tracksuit bottoms,
T shirt, warm top if outdoors
Trainers (non marking soles for games hall)
Swimsuit/trunks and towel
On occasions when pupils are unable to take part in PE lessons, a letter of explanation is required from home. Pupils not taking part in activities will complete worksheets related to the activity being taught. A record is kept of repeated “No Kits” in a pupil’s Kit Book.
Hospitality FA
S4/5/6 Senior Phase
Hospitality Foundation Apprenticeship – SP course booklet 2023-2024 Hospitality Foundation Apprenticeship (The course will be delivered by a collelecturer in the school)