Induction and Week One

Find key dates for the coming academic year with a short explanation, including Welcome Week activities and the start of teaching.

Welcome to the PGDE secondary Programme. Below is a summary of the events for Welcome Week. We have gathered all this information together in one place for ease of access for the first week. 

Your timetable information can be accessed via My Ed for the programme. There is also schedule information on the relevant LEARN sites for each course and information about the lecture schedule on the programme LEARN site. 

Accessing LEARN

Your induction

Your induction will take place Monday 17 August - Friday 21 August. You should plan to attend sessions 9am - 4pm during this week. 

Your induction will include welcome sessions, information sessions, and the first teaching sessions of your programme. 

PGDE Secondary Week 1

EventDate(s)Time(s)Location
Meet the Teachers' Trade UnionsMon 17 August9 am - 1 pmOn campus

Welcome to Moray House School of Education and Sport: PGDE Secondary

This essential induction event for Moray House students includes a welcome from key senior staff in the School, ​​​​as well as an overview of campus resources to help you make the most of your time studying with us.

Mon 17 August9:45 am - 10:15 amPaterson's Land G1

Welcome and introduction to the PGDE programme 

Speaker: PD Steve McLeister

Mon 17 August10:30 am - 11 amPaterson's Land, G1

Intro to Scottish education policy and structure 

Speaker: Paul Hamilton

Mon 17 August11:10 amTBC
Dual subject student meetingMon 17 August12 noonTBC
Pick up student card from Moray House LibraryMon 17 August12 noon - 2 pmMHSES library
Professional Studies Workshop: Groups 1-8Mon 17 August2 pm - 4 pmVarious locations

Getting the most out of your student experience

Learn about the support and advice services available to you as a new student, so you’ll always know where to go and who to contact if you need assistance. Speakers include: Senior Tutor, Student Experience and Support Office (SESO), Wellbeing Service, Peer Support, Student Voice and Student Community.

Mon 17 August4 pm - 4:45 pmTBC
Introduction to curriculum and pedagogy strands

Tues 18 August

Wed 19 August

AM and PMSee strand information on curriculum and pedagogy course LEARN site for details
LecturesThurs 20 August9 am - 11:45 amVarious locations

Introduction to student support on programme 

Speakers: Academic Cohort Leads and Student Advisors Russell White, Isobel Finnie, Daniel Davis Wood, Alison Hendry, Franz D’Angelo

Thurs 20 August9:00 am - 9:50 amTBC

What is curriculum?

Speakers: Steve McLeister

Thurs 20 August10:00 am - 10:50 amTBC
Catholic Teaching Certificate drop-inThurs 20 August11:00 am - 12 noonTBC
Parent and Carer network meeting - Bring your lunchThurs 20 August12 noon - 1 pmTBC
Professional Studies Workshops: Groups 1-8Thurs 20 August1 pm - 3 pmVarious locations
Curriculum Plus 3: General Science*Fri 21 AugustAMTBC

ACL Study Skills Drop In: Personal organisation and time mangement 

Speaker: Mike Lynch

Fri 21 August10 am - 11 amOnline

*Curriculum Plus 2 courses begin in week 2

School induction and the Welcome Week app

The standard University semester 1 opens with Welcome Week 8-12 September. You will already have started your programme and settled into your courses. However, you are very welcome to attend events taking place in Welcome Week that fit around the other commitments in your timetable. It may be that you are unable to attend some of these sessions live; however, recordings will be made available and published on the Student Hub after the event. 

It is recommended that you download the University Events App where you will find all Moray House and University-wide welcome events. 

MHSES School Community Fair

A chance for students to meet with students and staff involved in the School community and more importantly how you can get involved.

Wednesday 16 September: 10:00 - 12:00

On-campus (not recorded)