Sample Programme
Have a look through a typical programme timetable.
Monday Sample Programme
08.00 - 08.45 - Breakfast in the dining hall
08.45 - 10.05 - Teaching session 1: After a motivating warm-up activity, homework is checked and the teacher directs language input based around the weekly theme.
10.05 - 10.20 - Morning break 1
10.20 - 11.40 - Teaching session 2: Ideas from the book the weekly theme is based on are explored through published material or material unique to FCLC. Homework for the following day is assigned.
11.40 - 11.55 - Morning break 2
11.55 - 12.45 or 13.00 - Teaching session 2: Ideas from the book the weekly theme is based on are explored through published material or material unique to FCLC. Homework for the following day is assigned.
12.45 or 13.00 - 13.45 - Lunch in the dining hall
13.45 or 14.00 to 17.15 - Students choose from a variety of team sports or group activities held on campus.
17.15 - 18.15 - Homework and diary time / In-house web-access and socialising time
18.15 - 19.00 - Dinner in the dining hall
19.00 - 20.30 - Whole school event such as a Scottish Evening and ceilidh, FCLC Highland Games or Capture the Flag
20.30 - 22.00 - In-house wind-down, snacks and getting ready for bed
22.00 - 22.30 - Lights out and bedtime
Tuesday Sample Programme
08.00 - 08.45 - Breakfast in the dining hall
08.45 - 10.05 - Teaching session 1: After a motivating warm-up activity, homework is checked and the teacher directs language input based around the weekly theme.
10.05 - 10.20 - Morning break 1
10.20 - 11.40 - Teaching session 2: Ideas from the book the weekly theme is based on are explored through published material or material unique to FCLC. Homework for the following day is assigned.
11.40 - 11.55 - Morning break 2
11.55 - 12.45 or 13.00 - Teaching session 2: Ideas from the book the weekly theme is based on are explored through published material or material unique to FCLC. Homework for the following day is assigned.
12.45 or 13.00 - 13.45 - Lunch in the dining hall
13.45 or 14.00 to 17.15 - Students go on an educational excursion within Edinburgh with their teacher and class.
17.15 - 18.15 - Homework and diary time / In-house web-access and socialising time
18.15 - 19.00 - Dinner in the dining hall
19.00 - 20.30 - Whole school event such as Campus Cluedo, a Ghost Tour of the Fettes College campus or a scavenger hunt
20.30 - 22.00 - In-house wind-down, snacks and getting ready for bed
22.00 - 22.30 - Lights out and bedtime
Wednesday Sample Programme
08.00 - 08.45 - Breakfast in the dining hall
08.45 - 10.05 - Teaching session 1: After a motivating warm-up activity, homework is checked and the teacher directs language input based around the weekly theme.
10.05 - 10.20 - Morning break 1
10.20 - 11.40 - Teaching session 2: Ideas from the book the weekly theme is based on are explored through published material or material unique to FCLC. Homework for the following day is assigned.
11.40 - 11.55 - Morning break 2
11.55 - 12.45 or 13.00 - Students go on an educational excursion within Edinburgh with their teacher and class.
12.45 or 13.00 - 13.45 - Lunch in the dining hall
13.45 or 14.00 to 17.15 - Students go on an educational excursion within Edinburgh with their teacher and class.
17.15 - 18.15 - Homework and diary time / In-house web-access and socialising time
18.15 - 19.00 - Dinner in the dining hall
19.00 - 20.30 - House activities and sports / Time to prepare for the Talent Show or International Evening
20.30 - 22.00 - In-house wind-down, snacks and getting ready for bed
22.00 - 22.30 - Lights out and bedtime
Thursday Sample Programme
08.00 - 08.45 - Breakfast in the dining hall
08.45 - 10.05 - Teaching session 1: After a motivating warm-up activity, homework is checked and the teacher directs language input based around the weekly theme.
10.05 - 10.20 - Morning break 1
10.20 - 11.40 - Teaching session 2: Ideas from the book the weekly theme is based on are explored through published material or material unique to FCLC. Homework for the following day is assigned.
11.40 - 11.55 - Morning break 2
11.55 - 12.45 or 13.00 - Students go on an educational excursion within Edinburgh with their teacher and class.
12.45 or 13.00 - 13.45 - Lunch in the dining hall
13.45 or 14.00 to 17.15 - Students stay on campus doing activities with our Activity Leaders followed by relaxation time in house.
17.15 - 18.15 - Homework and diary time / In-house web-access and socialising time
18.15 - 19.00 - Dinner in the dining hall
19.00 - 20.30 - Whole school event such as a Talent Show or International Evening
20.30 - 22.00 - In-house wind-down, snacks and getting ready for bed
22.00 - 22.30 - Lights out and bedtime
Friday Sample Programme
08.00 - 08.45 - Breakfast in the dining hall
08.45 - 10.05 - Teaching session 1: After a motivating warm-up activity, homework is checked and the teacher directs language input based around the weekly theme.
10.05 - 10.20 - Morning break 1
10.20 - 11.40 - Teaching session 2: Ideas from the book the weekly theme is based on are explored through published material or material unique to FCLC. Homework for the following day is assigned.
11.40 - 11.55 - Morning break 2
11.55 - 12.45 or 13.00 - Students go on an educational excursion within Edinburgh with their teacher and class.
12.45 or 13.00 - 13.45 - Lunch in the dining hall
13.45 or 14.00 to 17.15 - Graduation ceremony in the Fettes College chapel followed by time to explore the city centre, go shopping or visit an attraction with our activity leaders (individual students) or group leaders (group students).
17.15 - 18.15 - Homework and diary time / In-house web-access and socialising time
18.15 - 19.00 - Dinner in the dining hall
19.00 - 20.30 - A themed disco night and youth club. Dance to international favourites or spend a quiet evening playing games.
20.30 - 22.00 - In-house wind-down, snacks and getting ready for bed
22.00 - 22.30 - Lights out and bedtime
Saturday Sample Programme
08.00 - 08.45 - Breakfast in the dining hall from 09.00 to 10.00 with a traditional cooked breakfast on Sunday
08.45 - 17.15 - Breakfast in the dining hall from 09.00 to 10.00 with a traditional cooked breakfast on Sunday
17.15 - 18.15 - Time to relax from 5pm until dinner
18.15 - 19.00 - Dinner in the dining hall
19.00 - 20.30 - Whole school event such as a Casino Evening, MiniOlympics or Quiz Night
20.30 - 22.00 - In-house wind-down, snacks and getting ready for bed
22.00 - 22.30 - Lights out and bedtime
Sunday Sample Programme
08.00 - 08.45 - Breakfast in the dining hall from 09.00 to 10.00 with a traditional cooked breakfast on Sunday
08.45 - 17.15 - Breakfast in the dining hall from 09.00 to 10.00 with a traditional cooked breakfast on Sunday
17.15 - 18.15 - Time to relax from 5pm until dinner
18.15 - 19.00 - Dinner in the dining hall
19.00 - 20.30 - Indoor and outdoor sports such as volleyball, tennis, basketball, rounders or swimming
20.30 - 22.00 - In-house wind-down, snacks and getting ready for bed
22.00 - 22.30 - Lights out and bedtime
