Hamilton College (Scotland)
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| Established: | 1983 |
| Type: | Private coeducational Christian |
| Principal: | Miss M Clarke (Acting) |
| Location: | Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Website: | www.hamiltoncollege.co.uk |
Hamilton College is a school located in Hamilton South Lanarkshire, Scotland, it provides education from Nursery age (3 years and up) through the full 7 years of primary education and 6 years of high school (up to 18 years old). The school states its ethos to be: "To provide a positive caring ethos that demonstrates the relevance of the Christian faith to every day life; promotes a sense of responsibility that shows respect for oneself, others and the environment, and prepares pupils for active citizenship."
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[edit] HMIE Inspection Report
This was published on June 3rd 2008 and can be found here: http://www.hmie.gov.uk/ViewEstablishment.aspx?id=9921&type=3
[edit] Academic Subjects
Hamilton College has a strong focus on academic success. In first and Second year students take the majority of subjects which are available before choosing the 9 subjects which they will sit either at Standard Grade or the Intermediate 2 in third and Fourth year.
N.B. In third and fourth year the nine subjects each pupil takes must include the following compulsory subjects;
- English(Standard Grade)
- Mathematics(Standard Grade)
- At least one foreign language(either French or German)
- R.M.P.S(Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies) at Intermediate 1 Level
Pupils can then take up to five Highers in fifth year. The School currently offers a broad range of subjects. A complete list is found below;
- Accounting and Finance
- Art
- Biology
- Business Management
- Chemistry
- Classical Studies
- Computing
- Economics
- English
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- Human Biology
- Information Systems
- Latin
- Mathematics
- Modern Studies
- Music
- Physics
- P.E. (Physical Education)
- R.M.P.S (Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies)
- Technological Studies
In Sixth year pupils have the opportunity to take part in Numerous activities during their timetable outwith the Highers/Advanced highers which they will be sitting such as;
- Young Enterprise
- Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme
- Friend in S6 and many more.
[edit] Sports
Hamilton College has a number of sports teams that compete in national competitions. The school was Scottish Independent Schools football champions in 2005 - 2006. The school competes in the following sports.
- Rugby
- Hockey
- Swimming
- Football
- Netball
- Chess
- Basketball
- Athletics
- Cross country
- Badminton
- Cricket
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Katie Leung- "Cho Chang" in the popular Harry Potter film series.
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