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Curriculum
Overview Years 7 - 9
We
aim to offer to all students entering the senior school as broad and balanced
a curriculum as possible, which is to say one which achieves a balance both
within the academic curriculum and with regard to creativity and sport. Our aim
is to ensure that students embark on their GCSE courses in year 10 equipped
with the tools in place that will ensure they attain their potential, without
undue stress.
In
years 7-9 students will receive a
thorough grounding in most of the subjects available at GCSE. Our syllabus
fulfils and extends the national curriculum since in addition to meeting its
requirements our students will also study Classical History in year 7 and
Global Civilisation in years 8 and 9(
general interest subjects, not examined); they will also have the opportunity
to study an additional foreign language as Spanish/ German is timetabled in
years 8 - 9.
We
seek to identify individual strengths and potential, so that appropriate
targets can be set, and weaknesses to ensure these are addressed. A strong
emphasis is placed on the ongoing development of sound work habits and
organisational skills. By the conclusion of year 9 students will have received
a thorough general education in most of the subjects that will be available to
them at GCSE level. All students are encouraged to participate in a wide range
of extra-curricular activities. Our Performing Arts programme encourages
students to become involved in drama, music and dance.
Curriculum
Years 7-9
All
year 7 to 9 students follow a common
curriculum comprising the following subjects:-
Art,
Biology, Chemistry, English, French, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music,
Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies and ICT. At the end of Year 7
pupils take up Spanish or German for the
next two years.
There
is no setting in year 7 but setting is used in mathematics in year 8 and
applied further in year 9 in respect of Sciences and Languages. Teaching and
learning are monitored and evaluated through regular reporting. Students'
progress is recorded through the school grading and assessment procedures which
also include individual targets in each subject and which are reported to
parents on a regular basis.
Students
are tested following completion of topics to ensure a thorough understanding.
Examinations are held every June to ensure students explore and establish
effective revision and examination techniques.
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