Languages & Social Subjects

Creating an environment which develops a love of learning

Faculties

Languages & Social Subjects

Comprising: English, Modern Languages, Social Subjects & RMPS.

Language is of personal, social and economic importance. Our ability to use language lies at the centre of the development and expression of our emotions, our thinking, our learning and our sense of personal identity. Language is itself a key aspect of our culture. Through language, children and young people can gain access to the literary heritage of humanity and develop their appreciation of the richness and breadth of Scotland’s literary heritage. Children and young people encounter, enjoy and learn from the diversity of language used in their homes, their communities, by the media and by their peers.

Social Subjects

Through social studies, children and 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. As they mature, children and young people’s experiences will be broadened using Scottish, British, European and wider contexts for learning, while maintaining a focus on the historical, social, geographic, economic and political changes that have shaped Scotland.

RMPS

Scotland is a nation whose people hold a wide range of beliefs from the many branches of the Christian faith represented throughout the land to the world’s other major religions and to beliefs which lie outwith religious traditions. Such diversity enriches the Scottish nation and serves as an inspiring and thought-provoking background for our children and young people to develop their own beliefs and values.

English

Mrs Jackson MA, BA(Hons)

Mrs Jackson studied for her BA(Hons) in English and History at University in Bath. She then studied for her MA in English Literature and Language at University in London where she also took her teaching qualification. Mrs Jackson is interested in reading, visiting the theatre and she is a qualified specialist dyslexia teacher. Originally, from West Sussex, Mrs Jackson has always enjoyed visiting Dumfries and Galloway and  is extremely pleased to now be living an working in such a beautiful and friendly county. Outside of school, she likes to walk her dogs and take part in arts and crafts.

Social Subjects

Miss Hodgson BA (Hons)

Miss Hodgson graduated with Honours in Criminology and Sociology with Politics from the University of Stirling and worked as a pupil support assistant for West Lothian Council before completing her Postgraduate Diploma in Education at the University of Strathclyde. Miss Hodgson has taught Modern Studies and History at Kirkcudbright Academy since 2018. She enjoys promoting political engagement through wider school activities and supporting pupils through her role as a Senior UPS tutor. In her spare time, Miss Hodgson likes to read, travel and spend time with friends and family.