Key Stage 4 Curriculum: Years 9, 10 and 11
At Key Stage 4, our curriculum consists of core and a very wide range of optional subjects, leading to GCSE qualifications in the four areas – Humanities, Business and ICT related, Art and DT and Performing Arts.
Please click here to view the Year 9 Course Directory
In addition, students in Key Stage 4 follow the school-wide Personal Opportunities Programme (POP) every week. Click here for the Personal Opportunities Programme Booklet.
The table below summarises the subjects studied by students in Key Stage 4, and the number of lessons per fortnight.
Core Subject | Mathematics | 7 |
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English Lit and Lang | 7 | |
Biology | 4 | |
Chemistry | 4 | |
Physics | 4 | |
MFL | 5 | |
Humanities (Options) | Geography | 5 |
History | 5 | |
Religious Studies | 5 | |
Classical Civilisations | 5 | |
Business and ICT related subjects (Options) |
Business Studies | 5 |
Economics | 5 | |
Computer Science | 5 | |
Art and DT (Options) | Food and Nutrition | 5 |
Art | 5 | |
Photography | 5 | |
DT | 5 | |
Art Textiles | 5 | |
Performing Arts and PE (Options) | Dance | 5 |
Drama | 5 | |
Music | 5 | |
PE | 5 | |
Personal Opportunities Program (POP) | Choice of over 50 clubs and societies | 2 |
Core - Mathematics
Subject: Maths |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
Examination Information |
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Topics Covered |
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Recommended Extra Resources |
Edexcel GCSE Textbook on Student Portal with answers Revision Guides CGP GCSE Maths Complete Study & Practice Higher CGP GCSE Maths Revision Guide Higher 9-1 (ISBN: 978 1 78294 404 1) Websites www.mrbartonmaths.com (online e-book and quizzes) www.mathsisfun.com (good explanations) www.corbettmaths.com (videos and worksheets) www.onmaths.com (interactive exam questions) |
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Subject: Maths |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
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Topics Covered |
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Recommended Extra Resources |
Edexcel GCSE Textbook on Student Portal with answers Revision Guides CGP GCSE Maths Complete Study & Practice Higher 9-1 (ISBN: 978 1 78294 405 8) CGP GCSE Maths Revision Guide Higher 9-1 (ISBN: 978 1 78294 404 1) Websites www.mrbartonmaths.com (online e-book and quizzes) www.mathsisfun.com (good explanations) www.corbettmaths.com (videos and worksheets) www.onmaths.com (interactive exam questions) |
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Subject: Maths |
Year 11 – GCSE Course |
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Topics Covered |
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Recommended Extra Resources |
Edexcel GCSE Textbook on Student Portal with answers Revision Guides CGP GCSE Maths Complete Study & Practice Higher 9-1 (ISBN: 978 1 78294 405 8) CGP GCSE Maths Revision Guide Higher 9-1 (ISBN: 978 1 78294 404 1) Websites www.mrbartonmaths.com (online e-book and quizzes) www.mathsisfun.com (good explanations) www.corbettmaths.com (videos and worksheets) www.onmaths.com (interactive exam questions) |
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Core - English Literature and Language
Subject: English |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
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Read extensively choosing a wider selection of fiction, non-fiction texts together with some classics from 19th century |
Extra and Super Curricular |
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Subject: English |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
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Read plenty of non-fiction and fiction including the classics; re-read set texts and other novels by the same author |
Extra and Super Curricular |
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Subject: English |
Year 11 – GCSE Course |
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Read plenty of non-fiction and fiction including the classics; re-read set texts and other novels by the same author |
Extra and Super Curricular |
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Core - Biology
Subject: Biology |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
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Useful Tips |
Complete examination practice on topics using old AQA papers and resources provided on student portal |
Subject: Biology |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
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Complete examination practice on topics using old AQA papers and resources provided on student portal |
Subject: Biology |
Year 11 – GCSE Course |
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Use Student Portal resources such as Learning Grids, practice Qs, checklists and revision broadsheets throughout the course - not just at the end! |
Core - Chemistry
Subject: Chemistry |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
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Subject: Chemistry |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
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Subject: Chemistry |
Year 11 – GCSE Course |
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Core - Physics
Subject: Physics |
Year 9 – GCSE Physics |
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Useful Tips |
Learn your Physics equations, you do not get given them all in the exam Review your practical skills, you will be tested on these in the final exams Practice equation rearrangement Revise actively by trying practice questions from past papers |
Subject: Physics |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
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Learn your Physics equations, you do not get given them all in the exam Practice equation rearrangement Review your practical skills, you will be tested on these in the final exams Revise actively by trying practice questions from past paper Focus on expert knowledge of harder topics and extended responses |
Subject: Physics |
Year 11 – GCSE Course |
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Core - MFL (French)
Subject: French |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
Examination Information |
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Topics Covered |
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Recommended Extra Resources |
Studio - AQA GCSE French Higher Studio - Grammar and Translation workbook ISBN 978129213288-4 Websites : https://quizlet.com - interactive website to help you learn the vocabulary. http://zut.languageskills.co.uk/index.html - good source of interactive activities to practise a variety of skills – Free to use outside school hours ( before 9 am and after 4pm) http://www.monquotidien.fr/dossiers-thematiques/tous-les-themes/ (10-14years old) An authentic newspaper for young French readers. Suitable to challenge any keen linguists who want to read for pleasure about what’s happening in the world. Some part of this website require to subscribe but a good amount of articles are available for free. Worth exploring! YouTube : You can access a variety of videos explaining French grammar in English- You can also access short authentic French cartoons designed for French toddlers : simple stories to understand with the support of the images, but great listening practise ! Search for Tchoupi , Petit ours Brun and TroTro. |
Recommended Reading List |
Ask your French teacher to borrow a book from our library! Here is a sample of what you can find.
A series of book designed for French children starting to read.
ISBN 9782070600915 |
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Extra / Super Curricular |
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Subject: French |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
Examination Information |
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Topics Covered |
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Recommended Extra Resources |
Recommended Websites: https://quizlet.com - interactive website to help you learn the vocabulary. http://zut.languageskills.co.uk/index.html - good source of interactive activities to practise a variety of skills – Free to use outside school hours (before 9 am and after 4pm) http://www.monquotidien.fr/dossiers-thematiques/tous-les-themes/ (10-14years old) An authentic newspaper for young French readers. Suitable to challenge any keen linguists who want to read for pleasure about what’s happening in the world. Some part of this website require to subscribe but a good amount of articles are available for free. Worth exploring! YouTube : You can access a variety of videos explaining French grammar in English- You can also access short authentic French cartoons designed for French children : simple stories to understand with the support of the images, but great listening practise ! Search for Tchoupi , Petit ours Brun and TroTro. |
Recommended Reading List |
Ask your French teacher to borrow a book from our library! Here is a sample of what you can find.
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Useful Tips |
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Extra / Super Curricular |
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Subject: French |
Year 11 – GCSE Course |
Examination Information |
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Topics Covered |
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Recommended Extra Resources |
Recommended Websites https://quizlet.com - interactive website to help you learn the vocabulary. http://zut.languageskills.co.uk/index.html - good source of interactive activities to practise a variety of skills – Free to use outside school hours (before 9 am and after 4pm) http://www.monquotidien.fr/dossiers-thematiques/tous-les-themes/ (10-14years old) http://www.l-actu.fr (14-17 years old) Authentic newspapers for young French readers. Suitable to challenge any keen linguists who want to read for pleasure about what’s happening in the world. Some part of this website require to subscribe but a good amount of articles are available for free. Worth exploring! Youtube : You can access a variety of videos explaining French grammar in English- |
Recommended Reading List |
Ask your French teacher to borrow a book from our library! Here is a sample of what you can find.
Full of reports on what’s happening in the world. If you like wildlife, travels and science, among others, this is for you!
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Extra / Super Curricular |
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Core - MFL (German)
Subject: German |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
Examination Information |
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Topics Covered |
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Recommended Extra Resources |
Stimmt! AQA GCSE German Higher Textbook, Pearson AQA GCSE German Revision Guide, Pearson German Grammar 11-14 by Oliver Gray and Trevor Stevens The essentials of GCSE AQA German, Sue Smart AQA GCSE German Grammar Workbook, Michal Spencer |
Recommended Reading List |
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Useful Tips |
Spread your homework time over a number of days so that you learn your vocabulary little and often. When learning vocabulary, remember to try different strategies to help you practise all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Use the electronic textbook to go over reading and listening exercises done in class and also do the extra activities under the "exercises" tab. When revising for a speaking assessment, practice asking and answering questions with a friend without looking at your answers. Create revision posters for particular grammar points. Use mind maps to help revise topics (think of headings such as grammatical concepts, verbs, nouns, phrases, etc…) |
Subject: German |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
Examination Information |
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Topics Covered |
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Recommended Extra Resources |
Stimmt! AQA GCSE German Higher Textbook, Pearson AQA GCSE German Revision Guide, Pearson The essentials of GCSE AQA German, Sue Smart AQA GCSE German Grammar Workbook, Michal Spencer |
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Useful Tips |
Spread your homework time over a number of days so that you learn your vocabulary little and often. When learning vocabulary, remember to try different strategies to help you help you practise all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Use the electronic textbook to go over reading and listening exercises done in class and also do the extra activities under the "exercises" tab. Practise answering typical speaking questions regularly with a friend without looking at previously prepared answers. Create revision posters for particular grammar points. Use mind maps to help revise topics (think of headings such as grammatical concepts, verbs, nouns, phrases, etc…) |
Subject: German |
Year 11 – GCSE Course |
Examination Information |
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Topics Covered |
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Recommended Extra Resources |
Stimmt! AQA GCSE German Higher Textbook, Pearson AQA GCSE German Revision Guide, Pearson The essentials of GCSE AQA German, Sue Smart AQA GCSE German Grammar Workbook, Michal Spencer |
Recommended Reading List |
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Useful Tips |
Spread your homework time over a number of days so that you learn your vocabulary little and often. When learning vocabulary, remember to try different strategies to help you practise all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Use the electronic textbook to go over reading and listening exercises done in class and and also do the extra activities under the "exercises" tab. Practise answering typical speaking questions regularly with a friend without looking at previously prepared answers. Create revision posters for particular grammar points. Use mind maps to help revise topics (think of headings such as grammatical concepts, verbs, nouns, phrases, etc…) |
Core - MFL (Spanish)
Subject: Spanish |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
Examination Information |
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Topics Covered |
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Recommended Extra Resources |
VIVA AQA Grammar and Translation Workbook Quizlet (application or website, ideal for vocabulary revision) wordreference.com (a useful online dictionary with verb conjugation tool) |
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Useful Tips |
Learn vocabulary little and often by listening to and repeating the word aloud, then practising the spelling Try to complete a ‘Verb of the Day’ on days when you do not have a Spanish lesson: as we learn more tenses this will help you get to grips with them quicker and feel confident using them. Act on corrections and feedback as soon as your book as marked: this will improve the accuracy of the notes from which you are revising and give you next steps for moving forward. Make use of your grammar checklist every time your prepare an extended piece of writing to ensure that you include a range of complex structures. |
Extra and Super Curricular |
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Subject: Spanish |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
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Learn vocabulary little and often by listening to and repeating the word aloud, then practising the spelling Complete a ‘Verb of the Day’ on days when you do not have a Spanish lesson: as we learn more tenses this will help you get to grips with them quicker and feel confident using them. Act on corrections and feedback as soon as your book as marked: this will improve the accuracy of the notes from which you are revising and give you next steps for moving forward. Make use of your grammar checklist every time your prepare an extended piece of writing to ensure that you include a range of complex structures. |
Extra and Super Curricular |
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Subject: Spanish |
Year 11 – GCSE Course |
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Look back of vocabulary from previous years on a regular basis to refresh your memory. Start all revision sessions with a ‘Verb of the Day’: verb conjugation should be automatic like a reflex. Act on corrections and feedback as soon as your book as marked: this will improve the accuracy of the notes from which you are revising and give you next steps for moving forward. Use your grammar checklist to help generate a revision timetable, allocating time to revising all point with priority given to those areas that you find more challenging. |
Extra and Super Curricular |
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Option - Geography
Subject: Geography |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
Examination Information |
Living with the Physical Environment 90 minutes Challenges in the Human Environment 90 minutes Geographical Applications 75 minutes |
Topics Covered |
Living with the Physical environment
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Extra Curricular / Trips |
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Subject: Geography |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
Examination Information |
Living with the Physical Environment 90 minutes Challenges in the Human Environment 90 minutes Geographical Applications 75 minutes |
Topics Covered |
Challenges in the Human Environment
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Subject: Geography |
Year 11 – GCSE Course |
Examination Information |
Living with the Physical Environment 90 minutes Challenges in the Human Environment 90 minutes Geographical Applications 75 minutes |
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Extra Curricular / Trips |
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Additonal Opportunities:
- Field Trips - Iceland, Sicily and Sorento Italy
- Eco Schools Club
- Regular lunchtime sessions to watch/discuss recent documentaries.
Option - History
Subject: History |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
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Subject: History |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
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Subject: History |
Year 11 – GCSE Course |
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Option - Religious Education
Subject: RE |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
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Useful Tips |
Complete the self-evaluation forms to pinpoint errors and rewrite answers based on this information. |
Subject: RE |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
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Complete the self-evaluation forms to pinpoint errors and rewrite based on this information. |
Subject: RE |
Year 11 – GCSE Course |
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Complete the self-evaluation forms to pinpoint errors and rewrite based on this information. |
Option - Classical Civilisation
Subject: Classical Civilisation |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
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Subject: Classical Civilisation |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
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Subject: Classical Civilisation |
Year 11 – GCSE Course |
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Option - Business Studies
Subject: Business |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
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Useful Tips |
Gap analysis Flashcards Practise exam style questions frequently |
Subject: Business |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
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Gap analysis Flashcards Practise exam style questions frequently |
Subject: Business |
Year 11 – GCSE Course |
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Useful Tips |
Gap analysis Flashcards Practise exam style questions frequently |
Option - Computer Science
Subject: Computer Science |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
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Recommended Reading List |
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Useful Tips |
Redo questions from the previous topics without looking at the solution when revising. Make use of revision resources on Student Portal. Use Gap Analysis after each assessment to identify key areas to work on before the next assessment. Ask your teacher if you are not sure about something. |
Extra Curricular |
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Subject: Computer Science |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
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Useful Tips |
Redo questions from the previous topics without looking at the solution when revising. Make use of revision resources on Student Portal. Use Gap Analysis after each assessment to identify key areas to work on before the next assessment. Ask your teacher if you are not sure about something. |
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Subject: Computer Science |
Year 11 – GCSE course |
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Option - Art
Subject: Art |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
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Useful Tips |
Enhance observational drawing and painting by looking at the object for 80% of the time. Draw only what you see. Enhance written analysis by using PEE. |
Subject: Art |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
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Enhance observational drawing and painting by looking at the object for 80% of the time. Draw only what you see. Enhance written analysis by using PEE. |
Option - Photography
Subject: Photography |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
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Subject: Photography |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
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Subject: Photography |
Year 11 – GCSE Course |
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Option - Resistant Materials (DT)
Subject: Resistant Materials DT |
Year 9 – GCSE course (NEW) |
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Keep a folder for theory notes. Use information on student portal to support revision notes. Make use of any specimen exam materials available |
Subject: Resistant Materials DT |
Year 10 – GCSE |
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Bitesize |
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Link theory knowledge to practical tasks. |
Subject: Resistant Materials DT |
Year 11 – GCSE |
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Revision of past papers and mark schemes. Familiarise yourself with the key terminology for the examination. Have an organised theory folder. |
Option - Food Preparation and Nutrition
Subject: Food Preparation and Nutrition |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
Examination Information |
Tasks set by exam board. 1 Food Investigation Assessment (15%). 2 Food Preparation Assessment (35%). |
Topics Covered |
Summer holiday project to develop cooking skills and knowledge of food in different cultures for Young Cooks Competition |
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Subject: Food Preparation and Nutrition |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
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Topics Covered |
Practice for Non-Examined Assessments (NEA): NEA Assessment 1: Food Science Investigation NEA Assessment 2: Food Preparation Assessment Summer holiday project to develop cooking skills for NEA tasks in year 11 Practice for Non-Examined Assessments:
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Subject: Food Preparation and Nutrition |
Year 11 – GCSE Course |
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Topics Covered |
Non Examined Assessment (NEA) Year. Component 1: 50%
Component 2: 50% Practical & Coursework –
Revision for theory examination |
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Option - Textiles (DT)
Subject: Art Textiles |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
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Subject: Textiles Technology |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
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Subject: Textiles Technology |
Year 11 – GCSE Course |
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Topics Covered |
Recapping;
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Option - Dance
Subject: Dance |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
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Revise topics as you go through the course. At the end of each topic make a revision resource such as a bubble map or revision card. Keep a choreographic journal going or record and store your performance/choreographic work. You may want to come back it in Year 11. |
Subject: Dance |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
Examination Information |
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Topics Covered |
6 Professional works. |
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Think about the detail you give in your answers - give a detailed description always referring to action, space and dynamics and always link back to the theme of the dance. Remember original choreography is what is required to gain the top band for practical assessment. |
Subject: Dance |
Year 11 – GCSE Course |
Examination Information |
Practical Coursework – Performance of set phrases, Group performance, Choreography – at the end of Year 11 |
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The number of marks relates to the number of points you need to make in your answer. Read the questions on the exam paper and decide which works best fit before you commit pen to paper. Give yourself 5 minutes to re-read through your answers. Use pencil to mark it as if you were the examiner to see what you have missed. |
Option - Drama
Subject: Drama |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
Examination Information |
Knowledge and Understanding of;
Development of Skill in;
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Subject: Drama |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
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Knowledge and Understanding of;
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Subject: Drama |
Year 11 – GCSE Course |
Examination Information |
Knowledge and Understanding of;
Development of Skill in;
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Option - PE
Subject: PE |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
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Topics Covered |
Paper 1
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Subject: PE |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
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Paper 2
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Subject: PE |
Year 11 – GCSE Course |
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Paper 1
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Option - Music
Subject: Music |
Year 9 – GCSE Course |
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Useful Tips |
Redo questions from the previous topics without looking at the solution when revising. |
Subject: Music |
Year 10 – GCSE Course |
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Practice for at least 20 mins per day per instrument |
Subject: Music |
Year 11 – GCSE Course |
Examination Information |
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Recommended Reading List |
BBC Four’s Music Documentaries |
Useful Tips |
Practice for at least 20 mins per day per instrument |