School Library Events February 2024

February’s focus is on looking after our mental wellbeing with a range of activities during the Escape Connect Relate lunchtime club. World Book Day vouchers are available as retailers start stocking free books before the main celebration on 7 March. During LGBT History Month, we’ll vote for new books and students can enter a lucky dip to win a book prize. 

Graduate Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair

When? Wednesday 21 February 2024 (Doors open 5pm to 7pm)

Where? James Watt Centre, Heriot-Watt campus, EH14 4AS

Who? School pupils (who have achieved or are on track to achieve at least 4 Highers or equivalent at level B or above) & Parents/carers


Information about College Applications 2024-25

Please see below a recording of the College Information Evening held online on Wednesday 17 January 2024.

https://youtu.be/QX_DKEdJp3Q

Specific Information about School College Partnership courses that are in high demand:

Hair & Beauty – Apply through the Edinburgh College website from 23 January 2024. There will be College Experience Events at Milton Road Campus & Granton Campus on 15 March and 23 March.

Professional Cookery Level 3 – Apply through the Edinburgh College website from 23 January 2024. There will be College Experience Events (full details to be confirmed).

Automotive & Engineering – Courses not open to apply on the website. Register your interest on the Edinburgh College website from 23 January 2024. Later, invitations to attend a College Experience Event (full details to be confirmed).

Construction – There will be a new place-based delivery model. Therefore, courses will not be open on the Edinburgh College website. Details still to be confirmed.

Criminology Level 5 or Level 6 – Apply through the Edinburgh College website from 23 January 2024. There will be a College Experience Event (full details to be confirmed).

New Courses for School Pupils (SCP) for 2024-25:

Apply through the Edinburgh College website from 23 January 2024.

  • NAT5 Psychology
  • NPA Level 6 Sound Production – Recording
  • NPA Level 6 Sound Production – Live Sound
  • AATLI Certificate in Business Skills
  • AATLI Certificate in Bookkeeping

Get help from your Careers Advisers

paul.treagus@sds.co.uk

lyn.sutherland@sds.co.uk