Senior Curriculum Overview
The Senior School curriculum at St Columba’s College is ambitious, broad and carefully designed to inspire each student to achieve their personal best. Rooted in academic excellence and shaped by a commitment to whole-person education, it balances high standards with flexibility, creativity and support.
Our passionate teachers deliver high-quality lessons that promote intellectual curiosity, independent thinking, and strong moral, social and cultural understanding. From Form 1 (Year 7) onwards, we build on the key foundations of literacy, numeracy, speaking and listening, while nurturing a lifelong love of learning.
Forms 1–3 (Years 7–9)
In the early Senior years, students follow a rich and varied curriculum including:
- Core subjects: English, Maths, Religious Education and Science
- Humanities: History and Geography
- Languages: French or Spanish, plus Latin
- Creative & Practical subjects: Art, Computer Science, Design Technology, Food Technology, Drama, Music and PE
Students have a dedicated STEM lesson in Forms 1 and 2. Ethical, logical and creative thinking are developed through a dedicated “Big Questions” lesson in Form 1 and Financial Education in Form 2. In Form 3, students begin to make subject choices with three options chosen from a selection of Latin, Music, Art, Drama, Design Technology and Computer Science.
