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16/04/19

Entries are rolling in for our Easter Reading competition. Send in your photo of you reading a library book in an unusual place to enter. #GreatSchoolLibraries @amateuradam https://t.co/rNQq7WJOk5

15/04/19

Last week we welcomed Year 4 and 5 students to our Musical Theatre Workshops. They learnt different routines from all our favourite musicals! We hope you had as much fun as us, and we can't wait to see you all again. https://t.co/Z23NLCJ5Fv

05/04/19

Retweeted From VIAT

We're delighted that Invicta Grammar School has been recognised nationally for its excellent results in 2018 based on data from the Department for Education and Ofsted, analysed by SSAT, the Schools, Students and Teachers network. https://t.co/XpWwnNqa9q

05/04/19

Congratulations to our competition winners from the 2019 Big Bang Fair! @_EngineeringUK @BigBangFair https://t.co/GLvuCLaGzR

05/04/19

Well done to our girls involved in the netball match against @VPSchool. With 6 winning results it was an evening to be celebrated! A special mention to our Year 9 and 10 sports leaders who took the lead in umpiring and scoring the matches! https://t.co/DZZjQaABpP

03/04/19

Yesterday we welcomed Year 5 students for our 'Easter Marketing' Business Workshop. The girls looked at the packaging of some of our favourite Easter chocolates, as well as their favourite part, the taste test!! 🍫 https://t.co/WMr064o88n

03/04/19

FIGS QUIZ NIGHT Saturday 11 May 2019, get your tickets now! https://t.co/JsvYMHAtxY

02/04/19

This breaktime Nightingale House held a charity Bake Sale for the whole school to enjoy some yummy Easter Bakes and what a treat it was!🎂 https://t.co/grA2tBTC8L

02/04/19

Well done and thank you to all our students for supporting yesterdays non-uniform day. We are pleased to announce that together we raised an amazing... £1,173.78 This will be added to our ongoing developing RAG fund for our chosen charities this year! #charity #unity https://t.co/U9PH78CV1B

01/04/19

Students are sharing messages of unity today on their clothing and on display boards in reception. They are taking an opportunity to show each other how much they enjoy and appreciate being part of such a diverse and multi-cultural community. https://t.co/GdKS6XRicd

01/04/19

Calling all our talented bakers! What a great opportunity to show off your outstanding baking skills! Ready, set, BAKE!!! @Channel4GBBO @LoveProductions #juniorbakeoff #cakes https://t.co/t1qJCl8zV3

29/03/19

Today we welcomed our over 60's back for some Easter Cupcake Baking. We hope you had as much fun as we did, see you next time! https://t.co/Ll59MhP8Nv

29/03/19

On Tuesday 4 students attended the Salters Chemistry Festival @Cambridge_Uni. They had a great day of experiments and demonstrations. A massive well done to the girl’s for their hard work and engagement during the day! https://t.co/9BW8nejm6w

28/03/19

What a fantastic evening we had at @SESTBA1. The evening consisted of author talks from Sita Bramanchari and Matt Killeen along with a Q&A where we were able to quiz them further. Thank you for having us, we can't for next year! https://t.co/iwOJxQmpN4

28/03/19

Retweeted From Valley Invicta TSA

Another successful Train to Teach Day yesterday with visitors keen to train as teachers 🙂 Thank you to: @ValleyInvictaTS @invictagrammar @MgsGrammar @EBVIPS for hosting our visitors.

28/03/19

Congratulations to Lexie in Year 8 for her review of the book 'Moxie' that was printed in the programme for last nights South East Schools Themed Book Awards. https://t.co/d5MpWKC8q3

27/03/19

It was incredible to welcome lots of our excited new Year 7's to the first stage of their induction to Invicta, on Monday 25 March. It was lovely to see the smiles from both the girls and parents, whilst we recognised so many familiar faces! https://t.co/ndxRNsYChm

27/03/19

Congratulations to our Year 7 netball team who are the Maidstone District Champions for this year. They won the tournament scoring 30 goals against the other teams and not a single shot was scored against them. What an achievement! #netball #thisgirlcan https://t.co/osE0zuAxC2

26/03/19

What better way to say well done to our Year 9 students who have achieved 100% attendance than with hot chocolate and cookies, not forgetting the cream and marshmallows! 🎊 https://t.co/XP2hiqKgnH

26/03/19

Year 7 have been getting their director hats on in BEN today as they film trailers for the products they have been designing! https://t.co/83KxmTCx5E

26/03/19

We are so glad to have @theglobeplayers with us today. Kicking the day off with an outstanding performance to Year 9! #Shakespeare https://t.co/X6H4oUby9T

25/03/19

Tonight we look forward to welcoming our new Year 7’s for our New Entrants’ Evening!

25/03/19

Well done to our staff members who ran the London Landmarks Half yesterday @LLHalf for @guidedogs. A special well done to Mr Ehren and Paul who ran together, with Mr Ehren guiding Paul in replacement of his guide dog! They completed the marathon in a great time of 2hr 48mins! https://t.co/liePfzqxmP

22/03/19

The Year 4 girls attending our all day Musical Theatre Workshop today, joined in with the Year 9 PE student to show off their Just Dance Moves! 💃 https://t.co/zzMmF2a35Z

22/03/19

Well done to the Year 8 Netball Teams who won the Maidstone District Netball on Monday, 18 March! https://t.co/4NtglS7Tmz

22/03/19

Here at Invicta we support and encourage our students to explore all their post 18 options, we feel US Universities are especially great opportunities! https://t.co/EftwsxDhGz

21/03/19

Today we welcome our Italian Exchange Students from ITC Tosi-Busto Arsizio. https://t.co/2imSkbFlNA

21/03/19

Year 7 have been working hard on their cases today! Some beautiful creations coming along... https://t.co/nnJtUF8V43

21/03/19

Last night we held our Annual Spring Concert, with outstanding performances from our House Bands, Orchestra's and Choir's. We are so proud of all our students for their hard work in the build up to last night! https://t.co/fWEwDfFENI

21/03/19

Our IGS Runners are looking forward to the London Landmarks Half this coming Sunday in support of the Guide Dogs Association. Thank you to everyone who has donated. There is still time to donate via: https://t.co/tdQI1Zv5f2

20/03/19

Yesterday lunchtime our 'Mini House Spirit Day' fun continued! With a sponsored run from Austen House and sponsored hola hooping from Roddick House along with Frank House selling Popcorn and Candy Floss. All in the name of charity! https://t.co/XvpSOL35Jf

20/03/19

Good luck to our Year 7 Team, who are competing in the Kent County Netball Tournament today! @KentNetball

19/03/19

Congratulations to Angel in 9N, winner of the FIGS Amazing Chcolate Hamper Raffle! https://t.co/uJNI1zAscO

19/03/19

The Colvin House Bake Sale has gone down a treat - cake's enjoyed by all!🎂 https://t.co/dvMcPzNiQQ

19/03/19

Today is 'Mini-House Spirit Day'. All year groups are dressed and looking fabulous in their House Colours! We are all looking forward to the house events later today. https://t.co/mdrztBWkXd

18/03/19

On Saturday we welcomed Year 5's for an 'Introduction to Filmmaking'. Where they planned, directed and then filmed their own mini movies.📽️ We loved seeing you all and cannot wait to see you again! https://t.co/JwD8DeozKm

15/03/19

Thank you to everyone for attending our Young Chamber business lunch, with special thanks to the events sponsor @wilkinskennedy and our guest speaker @TowersBen. Also a very big well done to the Young Chamber team for all their hard work in preparation for this event! https://t.co/WTximOsWnM

15/03/19

The girls have got their #RedNoseDay2019 accessories on and have donated to @comicrelief this morning! Don't they look fabulous? https://t.co/MMzT6Av7Dp

14/03/19

Today we welcomed Year 5 students for our annual 'Primary STEM Challenge'. Well done to you all for your hard work! https://t.co/EHVRMz8vU2

14/03/19

A Level Art and Photograph have been getting creative by responding to the artist Yves Klien as part of their A Level exam unit. #creativity https://t.co/d4hxSY9AEG

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
	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	Edexcel Exam Board (9-1 specification) 3 papers x 90 minutes at the end of Year 11 1 Non-calculator and 2 calculator papers
Topics Covered	Estimation, directed numbers and order of operations Expanding brackets Angles and circle theorems Indices Formulae Units of measure Enlargement and similarity Probability Pythagoras’ theorem Standard form Factorising quadratic expressions Scatter graphs Fractions Circles Straight line graphs Direct proportion Tree diagrams Constructions, loci and bearings Solving linear equations and inequalities Percentages Trigonometry in 2D shapes Graphs of quadratic functions Cumulative frequency and box plots Vectors
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) https://hegartymaths.com/login/learner
Recommended Reading List	Singh, S (2002) The Code Book: The Secret History of Codes and Code-breaking Singh, S (1997) Fermat’s last theorem Bellos, A. (2011) Alex’s Adventures in Numberland
Useful Tips	Show all workings clearly with each calculation on a new line. Look at and redo questions from previous topics and past revision homeworks when revising. Practise the topics you find most difficult first. Make sure you understand how to use your scientific calculator.

Subject: Maths	Year 10 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	Edexcel Exam Board (9-1 specification) 3 papers x 90 minutes at the end of Year 11 1 Non-calculator and 2 calculator papers
Topics Covered	Indices Factorising quadratic expressions Trigonometry 1 Venn diagrams Graphs Lengths of arcs and area of sectors of circles Solving two linear simultaneous equations Cumulative frequency Surds Straight line graphs 1 Shortest distances Solving quadratic equations Proportion Trigonometry 2 Tree diagrams Sequences Functions Pie charts Formulae Congruency Exchange rates Straight line graphs 2 Vectors Solving linear and quadratic simultaneous equations Histograms Proofs using circle theorems Algebraic fractions Trigonometric graphs Similar shapes Inequalities Analysing data Surface area and volume Kinematics
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) https://hegartymaths.com/login/learner
Recommended Reading List	Singh, S (1997) Fermat’s last theorem Bellos, A. (2011) Alex’s Adventures in Numberland Barrow, J D (2000) The Book of Nothing
Useful Tips	Show all workings clearly with each calculation on a new line. Look at and redo questions from previous topics and past revision homeworks when revising. Practise the topics you find most difficult first. Make sure you understand how to use your scientific calculator.

Subject: Maths	Year 11 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	Edexcel Exam Board (9-1 specification) 3 papers x 90 minutes at the end of Year 11 1 Non-calculator and 2 calculator papers
Topics Covered	Surface area and volume Solving linear and quadratic inequalities Trigonometric graphs Similar shapes Solving inequalities Histograms Iteration Kinematics Non linear graphs Growth and decay Function transformations Proof using circle theorems Sequences Bounds Probability Quadratic expressions and equations Vectors Proof Analysing data
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) https://hegartymaths.com/login/learner
Recommended Reading List	Barrow, J D (2000) The Book of Nothing Bellos, A. (2015) Alex through the Looking Glass Stewart, I. (2010) Professor Stewart’s Hoard of Mathematical Treasures
Useful Tips	Show all workings clearly with each calculation on a new line. Look at and redo questions from previous topics and past revision homeworks when revising. Practise the topics you find most difficult first. Make sure you understand how to use your scientific calculator.

Core - English Literature and Language

Subject: English	Year 9 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	Edexcel Exam Board Two GCSEs – Language and Literature English Language - 2 papers x 2 hours at the end of Year 11 English Literature – 2 papers x 2 hours at the end of Year 11
Topics Covered	Shakespeare Debating cultural issues Gothic prose study War and conflict 19^th century texts: prose, poetry and drama
Recommended Extra Resources	GCSE revision guides to be announced - tbc
Recommended Reading List	See Year 9 & 10 reading list on IGS website and the student portal
Useful Tips	Read extensively choosing a wider selection of fiction, non-fiction texts together with some classics from 19^th century

Subject: English	Year 10 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	Edexcel Exam Board Two GCSEs – Language and Literature English Language - 2 papers x 2 hours at the end of Year 11 English Literature – 2 papers x 2 hours at the end of Year 11
Topics Covered	Unseen 20/21^st century non-fiction texts Post-1914 British drama Unseen 19^th century fiction 19^th century prose Imaginative writing Transactional writing
Recommended Extra Resources	GCSE revision guides to be announced - tbc
Recommended Reading List	See IGS website and student portal for GCSE reading list and A Level suitable reading
Useful Tips	Read plenty of non-fiction and fiction including the classics; re-read set texts and other novels by the same author

Subject: English	Year 11 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	Edexcel Exam Board Two GCSEs – Language and Literature English Language - 2 papers x 2 hours at the end of Year 11 English Literature – 2 papers x 2 hours at the end of Year 11
Topics Covered	Shakespeare Poetry Anthology Unseen poetry Speaking & Listening Revision of post-1914 British drama, unseen 20/21^st century non-fiction, unseen 19^th century fiction, writing tasks
Recommended Extra Resources	GCSE revision guides to be announced - tbc
Recommended Reading List	See IGS website and student portal for GCSE reading list and A Level suitable reading
Useful Tips	Read plenty of non-fiction and fiction including the classics; re-read set texts and other novels by the same author

Core - Biology

Subject: Biology	Year 9 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Biology (8461) 2 papers x 1 hour 45 minutes at the end of Year 11
Topics Covered	B1 Cell Biology B2 Organisation B3 Infection and Response
Recommended Extra Resources	CGP AQA Biology 9-1 Revision guide and workbook BBC bitesize TED talks
Recommended Reading List	Junk DNA The Red Queen A Short History of Nearly Everything Hen’s teeth and horses toes Frankenstein’s cat The Big Picture (Journal) http://bigpictureeducation.com
Useful Tips	Complete examination practice on topics using old AQA papers and resources provided on student portal

Subject: Biology	Year 10 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Biology (8461) 2 papers x 1 hour 45 minutes at the end of Year 11
Topics Covered	B4 Bioenergetics B5 Homeostasis and Control B6 Inheritance, Variation and Evolution
Recommended Extra Resources	CGP AQA Biology 9-1 Revision guide and workbook BBC bitesize TED talks
Recommended Reading List	Junk DNA The Red Queen A Short History of Nearly Everything Hen’s teeth and horses toes Frankenstein’s cat The Big Picture (Journal) http://bigpictureeducation.com
Useful Tips	Complete examination practice on topics using old AQA papers and resources provided on student portal

Subject: Biology	Year 11 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	OCR Gateway Biology B Exam Board 2 papers at the end of Year 11 Paper 1 – 1hr 15 minutes B123 (35%) Paper 2 – 1hr 30 minutes B456 (40%) Controlled assessment to be completed in Year 11 (25%)
Topics Covered	Module B1: Understanding Organisms Module B2: Understanding Our Environment Module B3: Living And Growing Module B4: It’s A Green World Module B5: The Living Body Module B6: Beyond The Microscope
Recommended Extra Resources	CGP AQA Biology 9-1 Revision guide and workbook BBC bitesize Tassomai TED talks
Recommended Reading List	Junk DNA The Red Queen A Short History of Nearly Everything Hen’s teeth and horses toes Frankenstein’s cat The Big Picture (Journal) http://bigpictureeducation.com
Useful Tips	Complete examination practice on topics using old OCR papers and resources provided on student portal

Core - Chemistry

Subject: Chemistry	Year 9 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	GCSE (9-1) AQA Chemistry Two papers at the end of Year 11 (both have 100 marks – 1 hr 45 mins) 8 Required Practicals 20% Mathematical requirement
Topics Covered	C1 Atomic Structure C2 The Periodic Table C3 Structure and Bonding C4 Chemical Calculations C5 Chemical Changes
Recommended Extra Resources	Revision Guides Hodder Education – My Revision Notes GCP – Complete Revision and Practice Recommended Websites Kerboodle.com GCSEscience.com BBC Bitesize
Recommended Reading List	Periodic Tales: The Curious Lives of the Elements Hugh Aldersey-Williams The Disappearing Spoon...and other true tales from the Periodic Table Sam Kean
Useful Tips	Use Kerboodle for topic study guides and end of topic questions At the start of each homework, read through your notes and online textbook before completing the questions

Subject: Chemistry	Year 10 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	GCSE (9-1) AQA Chemistry Two papers at the end of Year 11 (both have 100 marks – 1 hr 45 mins) 8 Required Practicals 20% Mathematical requirement
Topics Covered	C6 Electrolysis C7 Energy Changes C8 Rates and Equilibrium C9 Crude Oil and fuels C10 Organic reactions C11 Polymers C12 Chemical Analysis
Recommended Extra Resources	Revision Guides Hodder Education – My Revision Notes GCP – Complete Revision and Practice Recommended Websites Kerboodle.com GCSEscience.com BBC Bitesize
Recommended Reading List	Periodic Tales: The Curious Lives of the Elements Hugh Aldersey-Williams The Disappearing Spoon...and other true tales from the Periodic Table Sam Kean The Periodic Table (Penguin Modern Classics) Primo Levi
Useful Tips	Use Kerboodle for topic study guides and end of topic questions At the start of each homework, read through your notes and online textbook before completing the questions

Subject: Chemistry	Year 11 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	GCSE (9-1) AQA Chemistry Two papers at the end of Year 11 (both have 100 marks – 1 hr 45 mins) 8 Required Practicals 20% Mathematical requirement
Topics Covered	C13 The Earth’s Atmosphere C14 The Earth’s Resources C15 Using Our Resources
Recommended Extra Resources	Revision Guides Collins – Revision GCP – Complete Revision and Practice Tassomai Recommended Websites GCSEscience.com BBC Bitesize
Recommended Reading List	Periodic Tales: The Curious Lives of the Elements Hugh Aldersey-Williams The Disappearing Spoon...and other true tales from the Periodic Table Sam Kean The Periodic Table (Penguin Modern Classics) Primo Levi What is Chemistry? Peter Atkin
Useful Tips	Aim to complete at least 80% of the Tassomai course Visit student portal for plenty of revision resources Complete the past paper questions with focus on A* and A grade questions

Core - Physics

Subject: Physics	Year 9 – GCSE Physics
Examination Information	AQA Physics 9-1 2 papers x 1 hour and 45 mins at the end of Year 11 No controlled assessment Each paper is 50% of the GCSE 10 Required practicals during the course of the 3 Years Maths content is 30% of the marks Practical skills are 15% of the marks
Topics Covered	P1 Conservation and dissipation of energy P2 Energy transfer by heating P3 Energy Resources P4 Electrical Circuits P5 Electricity in the home P6 Molecules and matter P7 Radioactivity
Recommended Extra Resources	AQA GCSE Physics Student Book (Third Edition), by Jim Breithaupt (Author), Lawrie Ryan ISBN-10: 019835939X £18.99 Kerboodle electronic textbook http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics-8463 Review blue checklists from your exercise books
Recommended Reading List	AQA GCSE Physics Student Book (Third Edition), by Jim Breithaupt (Author), Lawrie Ryan ISBN-10: 019835939X New Grade 9-1 GCSE Physics: AQA Exam Practice Workbook, CGP Books, ISBN-10: 1782944842 New GCSE Physics: AQA Answers (for Exam Practice Workbook), CGP Books, ISBN-10: 1782944893
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
Examination Information	AQA Physics 9-1 2 papers x 1 hour and 45 mins at the end of Year 11 No controlled assessment Each paper is 50% of the GCSE 10 Required practicals during the course of the 3 Years Maths content is 30% of the marks Practical skills are 15% of the marks
Topics Covered	P3 Energy Resources P4 Electrical Circuits P5 Electricity in the home P6 Molecules and matter P7 Radioactivity P11 Pressure and surfaces P12 Wave properties P13 Electromagnetic waves
Recommended Extra Resources	AQA GCSE Physics Student Book (Third Edition), by Jim Breithaupt (Author), Lawrie Ryan ISBN-10: 019835939X £18.99 Kerboodle electronic textbook http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics-8463 Review blue checklists from your exercise books
Recommended Reading List	AQA GCSE Physics Student Book (Third Edition), by Jim Breithaupt (Author), Lawrie Ryan ISBN-10: 019835939X New Grade 9-1 GCSE Physics: AQA Exam Practice Workbook, CGP Books, ISBN-10: 1782944842 New GCSE Physics: AQA Answers (for Exam Practice Workbook), CGP Books, ISBN-10: 1782944893
Useful Tips	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
Examination Information	OCR Gateway, GCSE Physics B 2 papers at the End of Year 11 Unit 1 75 marks P1, P2 and P3, 1 hour and 15 mins and 35% of the GSCE Unit 2 85 marks, P4, P5 and P6 1 hour and 30 mins and 40% of the GCSE includes 10 marks of data analysis Controlled assessment completed 25% of the overall mark
Topics Covered	P1 Energy for the Home (Year 9) P2 Living for the Future (Year 9) P3 Forces for Transport (Year 10) P4 Radiation for Life (Year 10) P5 Space for Reflection (Year 11) P6 Electricity for Gadgets (Year 11)
Recommended Extra Resources	GCSE Physics OCR Gateway Revision Guide (with online edition) (A*-G course) ISBN-10: 1847626335 £5.95, CGP books GCSE Physics OCR Gateway Workbook Paperback, CGP books http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-gateway-science-suite-physics-b-j265-from-2012/ Print off or review your blue checklists, grade checkers, broadsheets and subject notes from the student portal
Recommended Reading List	GCSE Physics OCR Gateway Revision Guide (with online edition) (A*-G course) ISBN-10: 1847626335 £5.95, CGP books Collins GCSE Science 2011 - Separate Sciences Student Book: OCR Gateway by Chris Sherry ISBN-10: 0007415346 £14.99 (covers all three sciences)
Useful Tips	Revise actively by printing off past papers and complete in the right time. Review errors very carefully Focus on expert knowledge of harder topics and QWC responses (longer answers) Practice equation rearrangement, you do get the equations in the exams

Core - MFL (French)

Subject: French	Year 9 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board Final examination at the end of y11. 4 papers : listening, reading( including translation into English), writing (including translation into French) and speaking (role play, picture based discussion and general conversation).
Topics Covered	Ma vie sociale d’ado ( the life of a teenager) Bien dans sa peau – Healthy lifestyle A l’horizon – jobs and future plans Spécial vacances – Holidays Moi dans le monde – Discussing rights and what matters……
Recommended Extra Resources	-Cahier d’exercice – Studio 3 rouge – ISBN 9780435030759 Workbook based on our textbook to reinforce and challenge what it is taught in lessons. 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. Ratus se déguise. 9782218745416 A series of book designed for French children starting to read. Tintin - A world famous comic strip about Tintin, a reporter always ready for adventures. Le Petit Nicolas is a series of French children's books. It was created by René Goscinny and illustrated by Jean-Jacques Sempé Le petit prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry ISBN 9782070600915
Useful Tips	Always refer to the grammar checklist to use a variety of high standard structures.

Subject: French	Year 10 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board Final examination at the end of y11. 4 papers : listening, reading( including translation into English), writing (including translation into French) and speaking (role play, picture based discussion and general conversation).
Topics Covered	Qui suis-je ? - Who am I ? Les temps des loisirs – Leisure activities Jours ordinaires, jours de fete –festivals & traditions De la ville à la campagne – My region / local environment Le grand large - Holidays
Recommended Extra Resources	Studio AQA GCSE French Grammar & Translation workbook - Stuart Glover- ISBN 978129213288 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. Tintin - A world famous comic strip about Tintin, a reporter always ready for adventures. Le Petit Nicolas by René Goscinny and illustrated by Jean-Jacques Sempé Le petit prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry ISBN 9782070600915
Useful Tips	Go over the listening done in class in your own time at home , using the transcript so you can read and listen at the same time.

Subject: French	Year 11 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board Final examination at the end of y11. 4 papers : listening, reading( including translation into English), writing (including translation into French) and speaking (role play, picture based discussion and general conversation).
Topics Covered	Au college – School Bon travail – Current and future study, and employment Un oeil sur le monde – Global issues (poverty/ environment, etc.) Revision and exam preparation
Recommended Extra Resources	Studio AQA GCSE French Grammar & Translation workbook - Stuart Glover- ISBN 978129213288 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. Phospore magazine Geo Ados Full of reports on what’s happening in the world. If you like wildlife, travels and science, among others, this is for you! Le Petit Nicolas by René Goscinny and illustrated by Jean-Jacques Sempé . Le petit prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Useful Tips	Watch French films with English subtitles to develop your listening skill. If you are considering doing a French A-level, start reading books from the y12 reading lists, such as : Françoise Sagan, Bonjour tristesse Joseph Joffo, un sac de billes Delphine de Vigan, No et moi

Core - MFL (German)

Subject: German	Year 9 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board Paper 1 Listening exam: 45 minutes (25% of GCSE) Paper 2 Speaking exam: 12 minutes (25% of GCSE) Paper 3 Reading exam: 1 hour (25% of GCSE) Paper 4 Writing exam: 1 hour 15 minutes (25% of GCSE) All exams to be completed at the end of Year 11
Topics Covered	School life and the school system in Germany Hobbies and free-time Festivals and traditions Personal relationships
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 www.languagesonline.org.uk www.germanrevision.org.uk
Recommended Reading List	Momo, Michael Ende Das kleine Gespenst, Otfried Preußler Emil und die Detektiv, Erich Kästner Tintenherz, Cornella Funke
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 listen, say, cover and write the words to help you practice all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Use the electronic textbook to go over reading and listening exercises done in class and use the marked one done in class to check your new answers. 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	AQA Exam Board Paper 1 Listening exam: 45 minutes (25% of GCSE) Paper 2 Speaking exam: 12 minutes (25% of GCSE) Paper 3 Reading exam: 1 hour (25% of GCSE) Paper 4 Writing exam: 1 hour 15 minutes (25% of GCSE) All exams to be completed at the end of Year 11
Topics Covered	School life Hobbies and free-time Personal relationships Technology Home life Holidays
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 www.languagesonline.org.uk www.germanrevision.org.uk
Recommended Reading List	Momo, Michael Ende Das kleine Gespenst, Otfried Preußler Emil und die Detektiv, Erich Kästner Tintenherz, Cornella Funke
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 listen, say, cover and write the words to help you practice all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Use the electronic textbook to go over reading and listening exercises done in class and use the marked one done in class to check your new answers. Practice 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	AQA Exam Board Paper 1 Listening exam: 45 minutes (25% of GCSE) Paper 2 Speaking exam: 12 minutes (25% of GCSE) Paper 3 Reading exam: 1 hour (25% of GCSE) Paper 4 Writing exam: 1 hour 15 minutes (25% of GCSE) All exams to be completed at the end of Year 11
Topics Covered	Future study and employment National and international festivals, events and campaigns Environment and global issues
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 www.languagesonline.org.uk www.germanrevision.org.uk
Recommended Reading List	Momo, Michael Ende Das kleine Gespenst, Otfried Preußler Emil und die Detektiv, Erich Kästner Tintenherz, Cornella Funke
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 listen, say, cover and write the words to help you practice all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Use the electronic textbook to go over reading and listening exercises done in class and use the marked one done in class to check your new answers. Practice 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	AQA Exam Board 4 equally weighted papers at the end of Year 11: 1 x listening (45 minutes), 1 x reading including translation into English (1 hour), 1 x writing paper including translation into Spanish (1 hour 15 minutes) and 1 x speaking exam conducted by your class teacher No controlled assessment
Topics Covered	Desconectate Mi vide en el insti Mi gente
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)
Recommended Reading List	Corriendo tras el viento (Manuel Luis Alonso Gómez) El laboratorio secreto (Lluía Prats Martínez, Enric Roig Tió) Una muñeca para el Día de Reyes (Esmeralda Sánchez Santiago) 20minutos.es
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.

Subject: Spanish	Year 10 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 4 equally weighted papers at the end of Year 11: 1 x listening (45 minutes), 1 x reading including translation into English (1 hour), 1 x writing paper including translation into Spanish (1 hour 15 minutes) and 1 x speaking exam conducted by your class teacher No controlled assessment
Topics Covered	Intereses e influencias Ciudades De costumbre
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)
Recommended Reading List	Corriendo tras el viento (Manuel Luis Alonso Gómez) El laboratorio secreto (Lluía Prats Martínez, Enric Roig Tió) Una muñeca para el Día de Reyes (Esmeralda Sánchez Santiago) The New Spaniards (John Hooper) 20minutos.es
Useful Tips	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.

Subject: Spanish	Year 11 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 4 equally weighted papers at the end of Year 11: 1 x listening (45 minutes), 1 x reading including translation into English (1 hour), 1 x writing paper including translation into Spanish (1 hour 15 minutes) and 1 x speaking exam conducted by your class teacher No controlled assessment
Topics Covered	A currar Hacia un mundo mejor Revision of all topics
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)
Recommended Reading List	Corriendo tras el viento (Manuel Luis Alonso Gómez) El laboratorio secreto (Lluía Prats Martínez, Enric Roig Tió) Una muñeca para el Día de Reyes (Esmeralda Sánchez Santiago) The New Spaniards (John Hooper) El País (newspaper) 20minutos.es (newspaper)
Useful Tips	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.

Option - Geography

Subject: Geography	Year 9 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 8035 3 examination papers at the end of Year 11 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 Challenge of Natural Hazards – tectonic hazards , weather hazards and climate change. The Living World – ecosystems, tropical rainforests and hot deserts. Physical Landscapes in the UK – coastal landscapes and glacial landscapes
Recommended Extra Resources	Cool Geography textbook on student portal CGP revision guide will be provided but can be purchased CGP workbooks Cool Geography website BBC bitesize website
Recommended Reading List	Be aware of current news events related to topics studied. John Bowes (2010) ‘The Fair Trade Revolution’ Phil Mullan (2002) ‘The Imaginary Time Bomb: Why an Ageing Population is Not a Social Problem’ Paul Collier (2008) ‘The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries are Failing and What Can Be Done About It’ Mike Davis (2007) ‘Planet of Slums’
Useful Tips	Start making revision resources from the start of the course. Experiment with different revision strategies. Experiment with different presentation methods where this is appropriate. Look back at previous assessments to see the type of questions and how you could improve your answers.

Subject: Geography	Year 10 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 8035 3 examination papers at the end of Year 11 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 Urban Challenges- global pattern of urban change, urban growth in Nigeria and urban challenges in London. The Changing Economic World –economic development /quality of life, reducing the development gap , economic development in Nigeria and economic change in the UK. The Challenge of Resource Management –global resource management and food resources in detail.
Recommended Extra Resources	Cool Geography textbook on student portal CGP revision guide will be provided but can be purchased CGP workbooks Cool Geography website BBC bitesize website
Recommended Reading List	Be aware of current news events related to topics studied . John Bowes (2010) ‘The Fair Trade Revolution’ Phil Mullan (2002) ‘The Imaginary Time Bomb: Why an Ageing Population is Not a Social Problem’ Paul Collier (2008) ‘The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries are Failing and What Can Be Done About It’ Mike Davis (2007) ‘Planet of Slums’
Useful Tips	Start making revision resources from the start of the course. Experiment with different revision strategies. Experiment with different presentation methods where this is appropriate. Look back at previous assessments to see the type of questions and how you could improve your answers.

Subject: Geography	Year 11 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 8035 3 examination papers at the end of Year 11 Living with the Physical Environment 90 minutes Challenges in the Human Environment 90 minutes Geographical Applications 75 minutes
Topics Covered	Fieldwork skills Issue evaluation Revision
Recommended Extra Resources	CGP revision guide provided Cool Geography website BBC bitesize website
Recommended Reading List	Be aware of current news events related to topics studied. John Bowes (2010) ‘The Fair Trade Revolution’ Phil Mullan (2002) ‘The Imaginary Time Bomb: Why an Ageing Population is Not a Social Problem’ Paul Collier (2008) ‘The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries are Failing and What Can Be Done About It’ Mike Davis (2007) ‘Planet of Slums’
Useful Tips	Experiment with different revision strategies. Experiment with different presentation methods in order to make revision resources where this is appropriate. Use the learning checklists to help you work through and create your gap analysis. Look back at previous assessments to see the type of questions and how you could improve your answers. Practice examination questions.

Option - History

Subject: History	Year 9 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board (8145) 2 papers x 120 minutes at the end of Year 11
Topics Covered	Russia 1894-1945 International Relations 1945-1972
Recommended Extra Resources	Recommended Websites http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ history/mwh/russia/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/mwh/ir2/ http://www.tutor2u.net/history/blog/gcse-Ârevision-quiz-russia-1905-1941 http://www.johndclare.net http://www.historyonthenet.com/chronology/ timelinecoldwar.htm
Recommended Reading List	The Russian Revolution, Daniel Turner Animal Farm, Geroge Orwell One Day in the life of Ivan Denisovich, Alexander Solzhenitsyn The Cold War, Daniel Turner
Useful Tips	Read the source captions to help understand the provenance of a source. For higher mark questions always give several reasons or factors when answering causation type questions. Always ensure you have a range of for and against reasons when answering ‘how far do you agree’ evaluation type questions.

Subject: History	Year 10 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA (8145) 2 papers x 120 minutes at the end of Year 11
Topics Covered	International Relations 1945-1972 (continued) Elizabethan England 1558-1603 Power and the People 1170 to the present
Recommended Extra Resources	Recommended Websites http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/zwwdmp3/ resources/1
Recommended Reading List	Wolf Hall, Hillary Mantel The Tudor court novels of Phillipa Gregory The Time Travellers Guide to Elizabethan England, Ian Mortimer How to be a Tudor, Ruth Goodman
Useful Tips	Read the source captions to help understand the provenance of a source. For higher mark questions always give several reasons or factors when answering causation type questions. Always ensure you have a range of for and against reasons when answering ‘how far do you agree’ evaluation type questions. In essay type questions ensure that your conclusion summarises the main arguments.

Subject: History	Year 11 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 2 papers x 120 minutes at the end of Year 11
Topics Covered	Power and the People 1170 to the present
Recommended Extra Resources	Recommended Websites http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/ mwh/russia/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/ mwh/ir2/ http://www.tutor2u.net/history/blog/gcse-revision-quiz-russia-1905-1941 http://www.johndclare.net http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/ mwh/vietnam/ http://www.tutor2u.net/history/blog/gcse-revision-quiz-vietnam http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/vietnam-war/
Recommended Reading List	The Russian Revolution, Daniel Turner Animal Farm, Geroge Orwell One Day in the life of Ivan Denisovich, Alexander Solzhenitsyn The Cold War, Daniel Turner Winter, Len Deighton Two Brothers, Ben Elton My Lai, Seymour Hersh
Useful Tips	Read the source captions to help understand the provenance of a source. For higher mark questions always give several reasons or factors when answering causation type questions. Always ensure you have a range of for and against reasons when answering ‘how far do you agree’ evaluation type questions. In essay type questions ensure that your conclusion summarises the main arguments. Plan you revision by topic, theme and chronology. Learn key dates, individuals, events and themes and try to make links between them.

Option - Religious Education

Subject: RE	Year 9 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	Eduqas Exam Board 1 X paper 2 hours – Philosophical and Ethical Studies 2 x 1 hour – Study of Christianity / Study of a World Religion: Judaism
Topics Covered	Issues of Human Rights Issues of Good and Evil Issues of Life and Death
Recommended Extra Resources	Eduqas revision guide Hodder Biblegateway.com http://www.thekingcenter.org/king-philosophy
Recommended Reading List	Life of Pi Strength to Love – Martin Luther King
Useful Tips	Complete the self-evaluation forms to pinpoint errors and rewrite answers based on this information.

Subject: RE	Year 10 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	Eduqas Exam Board 1 X paper 2 hours – Philosophical and Ethical Studies 2 x 1 hour – Study of Christianity / Study of a World Religion: Judaism
Topics Covered	Issues of Relationships Study of Christianity Study of a World Religion: Judaism
Recommended Extra Resources	Eduqas revision guide Hodder Biblegateway.com https://humanism.org.uk
Recommended Reading List	Life of Pi Humanism: A Short Course Book
Useful Tips	Complete the self-evaluation forms to pinpoint errors and rewrite based on this information.

Subject: RE	Year 11 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	Eduqas Exam Board 1 X paper 2 hours – Philosophical and Ethical Studies 2 x 1 hour – Study of Christianity / Study of a World Religion: Judaism
Topics Covered	Study of a World Religion: Judaism Revision of Topics Revision of Exam techniques
Recommended Extra Resources	http://www.aish.com http://torah.org http://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/ conversion-to-judaism/
Recommended Reading List	The God Delusion – Richard Dawkins Mere Christianity- C.S. Lewis
Useful Tips	Complete the self-evaluation forms to pinpoint errors and rewrite based on this information.

Option - Classical Civilisation

Subject: Classical Civilisation	Year 9 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	OCR Exam Board 2 papers x 90 minutes at the end of Year 11 No coursework
Topics Covered	Introduction to Greek Mythology: Theseus and the Minotaur Gods and Goddesses Women in Ancient Greece The Trojan War
Recommended Extra Resources	Recommended Websites http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk http://www.livius.org http://www.womenintheancientworld.com http://www.britishmuseum.org
Recommended Reading List	Range of fiction and non-fiction texts in the Reading Room in the Classical Civilisation section. (see Mr Giles for recommendations according to interests of student.) Omnibus magazines available in I14
Useful Tips	Wider Reading: wider viewing: ancient Rome and Greece have inspired artists, poets, novelists and film makers, so do a little research in the library, on the internet or and even on Youtube to find the living legacies of the classical world. Visit the British Museum. Their website has many tips on trails and routes to follow around the museum Go to the theatre

Subject: Classical Civilisation	Year 10 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	OCR Exam Board 2 papers x 90 minutes at the end of Year 11 No coursework
Topics Covered	Mycenaean Archaeology Homer’s Odyssey Women in Ancient Rome
Recommended Extra Resources	http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk http://www.livius.org http://www.womenintheancientworld.com http://www.britishmuseum.org
Recommended Reading List	Range of fiction and non-fiction texts in the Reading Room in the Classical Civilisation section. (see Mr Giles for recommendations according to interests of student.) Omnibus magazines available in I14
Useful tips	Wider Reading: wider viewing: ancient Rome and Greece have inspired artists, poets, novelists and film makers, so do a little research in the library, on the internet or and even on Youtube to find the living legacies of the classical world. Visit the British Museum. Their website has many tips on trails and routes to follow around the museum Go to the theatre

Subject: Classical Civilisation	Year 11 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	OCR Exam Board 2 papers x 90 minutes at the end of Year 11 No coursework
Topics Covered	Women in the world: a synoptic overview Archaeological investigations Ancient Heroes and Heroines Revision
Recommended Extra Resources	Recommended Websites http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk http://www.livius.org http://www.womenintheancientworld.com http://www.britishmuseum.org
Recommended Reading List	Range of fiction and non-fiction texts in the Reading Room in the Classical Civilisation section. (see Mr Giles for recommendations according to interests of student.) Omnibus magazines available in I14
Useful Tips	Wider Reading: wider viewing: ancient Rome and Greece have inspired artists, poets, novelists and film makers, so do a little research in the library, on the internet or and even on Youtube to find the living legacies of the classical world. Visit the British Museum. Their website has many tips on trails and routes to follow around the museum Go to the theatre

Option - Business Studies

Subject: Business	Year 9 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	WJEC Exam Board
Topics Covered	Business activity Influences on business Business operations
Recommended Extra Resources	CPG Revision Guide Tutor2u Website
Recommended Reading List	Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World, Peter H. Diamandis, Steven Kotler When Corporations Rule the World, David C. Korten The economist (magazine) Business Review (magazine) Guardian Business (newspaper) No Logo, Naomi Klein
Useful Tips	Gap analysis Flashcards Practise exam style questions frequently

Subject: Business	Year 10 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	WJEC Exam Board
Topics Covered	Marketing Human Resources
Recommended Extra Resources	CPG Revision Guide Tutor2u Website
Recommended Reading List	Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World, Peter H. Diamandis, Steven Kotler When Corporations Rule the World, David C. Korten The economist (magazine) Business Review (magazine) Guardian Business (newspaper) No Logo, Naomi Klein
Useful Tips	Gap analysis Flashcards Practise exam style questions frequently

Subject: Business	Year 11 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	WJEC Exam Board 2 papers at the end of Year 11 Unit 1: Business world (2 hours) – 62.5% of qualification Unit 2: Business perceptions (1 hour 30 minutes) – 37.5% of the qualification
Topics Covered	Finance Revision
Recommended Extra Resources	CPG Revision Guide Tutor2u Website
Recommended Reading List	Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World, Peter H. Diamandis, Steven Kotler When Corporations Rule the World, David C. Korten The economist (magazine) Business Review (magazine) Guardian Business (newspaper) No Logo, Naomi Klein
Useful Tips	Gap analysis Flashcards Practise exam style questions frequently

Option - Computer Science

Subject: Computer Science	Year 9 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	OCR Computer Science (J276) 2 papers x 90 minutes at the end of Year 11 Controlled assessment to be completed at the start of Year 11
Topics Covered	Computer Systems (Systems architecture, memory, storage). Computational thinking, algorithms and programming (algorithms, programming techniques, computational logic, data representation) Programming projects
Recommended Extra Resources	PG Online resources (on Student Portal) Cambridge GCSE Computer Science MOOC: http://www.cambridgegcsecomputing.org/ Website: W3 Schools
Recommended Reading List	Cs4fn magazines in M28 New Scientist magazine Alan Turing: The Enigma: The Book That Inspired the Film The Imitation Game. by Andrew Hodges http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alan-Turing-Enigma-Inspired-Imitation/dp/1784700088/ref=pd_cp_b_2 The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets. by Simon Singh http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Simpsons-Their-Mathematical-Secrets/dp/1408842815/ref=pd_cp_b_0
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.

Subject: Computer Science	Year 10 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	OCR Computer Science (J276 2 papers x 90 minutes at the end of Year 11 Controlled assessment to be completed at the start of Year 11
Topics Covered	Computer Systems (System security, system software). Computational thinking, algorithms and programming (producing robust programs, translators and facilities of languages) Programming projects
Recommended Extra Resources	PG Online resources (on Student Portal) Cambridge GCSE Computer Science MOOC: http://www.cambridgegcsecomputing.org/ Website: W3 Schools
Recommended Reading List	Algorithmic Puzzles by Anany Levitin and Maria Levitin Cs4fn magazines in M28 New Scientist magazine New Turing Omnibus. by A. K. Dewdney http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0805071660/ ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=569136327&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=1477550291&pf_rd_m= A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=1WBKKZYSVMWJXQQ37A4M #customerReviews The Annotated Turing: A Guided Tour Through Alan Turing's Historic Paper on Computability and the Turing Machine (Paperback). by Charles Petzold (Author) http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Annotated-Turing-Historic-Computability/dp/0470229055 The Code Book: The Secret History of Codes and Code-breaking. by Simon Singh http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Code-Book-History-Code-breaking/dp/1857028899/ref=pd_cp_b_3
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.

Subject: Computer Science	Year 11 – GCSE course
Examination Information	OCR Computer Science (J276 2 papers x 90 minutes at the end of Year 11 Controlled assessment to be completed at the start of Year 11
Topics Covered	Computer Systems (Networks, network topologies, protocols and layers, ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns). Controlled assessment (NEA)
Recommended Extra Resources	Textbook: GCSE Computer Science for OCR Students https://www.amazon.co.uk/GCSE-Computer-Science-Student-Book/dp/1316504034/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1549467508&sr=8-15&keywords=ocr+computer+science+textbook Textbook: PG Online OCR GCSE (9-1) Computer Science https://www.amazon.co.uk/OCR-GCSE-9-1-Computer-Science/dp/1910523089/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1549467508&sr=8-3&keywords=ocr+computer+science+textbook Revision guide: CGP GCSE Computer Science Revision Guide https://www.amazon.co.uk/GCSE-Computer-Science-Revision-Guide/dp/1782946020/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1549467592&sr=8-2&keywords=ocr+computer+science+cgp PG Online resources (on Student Portal) Cambridge GCSE Computer Science MOOC: http://www.cambridgegcsecomputing.org/ Website: W3 Schools OCR website for past papers and mark schemes
Recommended Reading List	Textbook: OCR Computing for GCSE (Hodder) Cs4fn magazines in M28 New Scientist magazine Problem Solving with Flowcharts & a little flavour of Programming with Python Written by Achla Agarwal, Krishna Agarwal, Laura Gladrich, Mark Gladrich CodeAcademy.com/courses/learn-sql Understanding Computation: From Simple Machines to Impossible Programs by Tom Stuart https://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Computation-Machines-Impossible-Programs/dp/1449329276/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479217955&sr=8-1&keywords=understanding+computation
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.

Option - Art

Subject: Art	Year 9 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 2 units. Coursework 60%. Exam project 40%. Controlled assessment to be completed at the end of Year 11. 10 hrs.
Topics Covered	Observational drawing Tonal description Colour Theory Texture Colour mixing Watercolour Acrylic paint Sculpture Photoshop Printing – monoprinting, lino printing Photography Written analysis Artist research Conceptual development
Recommended Extra Resources	GCSE Survival guide.
Recommended Reading List	Nelson Thornes GCSE Art & Design Handbook Tate.co.uk NPG.co.uk
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
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 2 units. Coursework 60%. Exam project 40%. Controlled assessment to be completed at the end of Year 11. 10 hours.
Topics Covered	Observational drawing Tonal description Colour Theory Texture Colour mixing Watercolour Acrylic paint Sculpture Photoshop Printing – monoprinting, lino printing Photography Written analysis Artist research Conceptual development
Recommended Extra Resources	GCSE Survival guide.
Recommended Reading List	Nelson Thornes GCSE Art & Design Handbook Tate.co.uk NPG.co.uk
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 11 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 2 units. Coursework 60%. Exam project 40%. Controlled assessment to be completed at the end of Year 11. 10 hours.
Topics Covered	Observational drawing Tonal description Colour Theory Texture Colour mixing Watercolour Acrylic paint Sculpture Photoshop Printing – monoprinting, lino printing Photography Written analysis Artist research Conceptual development
Recommended Extra Resources	GCSE Survival guide.
Recommended Reading List	Nelson Thornes GCSE Art & Design Handbook Tate.co.uk NPG.co.uk
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.

Option - Photography

Subject: Photography	Year 9 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 2 units. Coursework 60%. Exam project 40%. Controlled assessment to be completed at the end of Year 11. 10 hrs.
Topics Covered	Composition Shutterspeed ISO Aperture Digital manipulation Manual manipulation Photoshop Written analysis Artist research Conceptual development
Recommended Extra Resources	GCSE Survival guide.
Recommended Reading List	Nelson Thornes GCSE Art & Design Handbook thephotographersgallery.org.uk Tate.co.uk NPG.co.uk
Useful Tips	Enhance written analysis by using PEE Ensure that ideas connect to your artist research. Develop your ideas thoroughly by exploring and experimenting with artist techniques. Ensure that all evidence is recorded within your portfolio.

Subject: Photography	Year 10 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 2 units. Coursework 60%. Exam project 40%. Controlled assessment to be completed at the end of Year 11. 10 hours.
Topics Covered	Composition Shutterspeed ISO Aperture Digital manipulation Manual manipulation Photoshop Written analysis Artist research Conceptual development
Recommended Extra Resources	GCSE Survival guide.
Recommended Reading List	Nelson Thornes GCSE Art & Design Handbook thephotographersgallery.org.uk Tate.co.uk NPG.co.uk
Useful Tips	Enhance written analysis by using PEE Ensure that ideas connect to your artist research. Develop your ideas thoroughly by exploring and experimenting with artist techniques. Ensure that all evidence is recorded within your portfolio.

Subject: Photography	Year 11 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 2 units. Coursework 60%. Exam project 40%. Controlled assessment to be completed at the end of Year 11. 10 hours.
Topics Covered	Composition Shutterspeed ISO Aperture Digital manipulation Manual manipulation Photoshop Written analysis Artist research Conceptual development
Recommended Extra Resources	GCSE Survival guide.
Recommended Reading List	Nelson Thornes GCSE Art & Design Handbook thephotographersgallery.org.uk Tate.co.uk NPG.co.uk
Useful Tips	Enhance written analysis by using PEE Ensure that ideas connect to your artist research. Develop your ideas thoroughly by exploring and experimenting with artist techniques. Ensure that all evidence is recorded within your portfolio.

Option - Resistant Materials (DT)

Subject: Resistant Materials DT	Year 9 – GCSE course (NEW)
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 1 papers x 120 minutes at the end of Year 11 Controlled assessment to be completed Year 10 into Year 11
Topics Covered	Modern and smart materials Mechanisms Computer Aided Design & Computer Aided Manufacture Wood theory Plastic theory Electronic systems Shaping and forming Finishing Commercial processes Health and Safety Analysing a task Paper and Board Primary and secondary research Product analysis Design specifications Basic drawing techniques Construction methods including wood joints Planning for multiple production Quality assurance/ control Testing made outcomes Evaluation made outcomes
Recommended Extra Resources	AQA GCSE Design Technology draft specification GCSE Bitesize www.technologystudent.com
Recommended Reading List	AQA GCSE Design and Technology – Resistant materials, Electronics, Graphics. Which – Magazine Designing – Magazine Frank Lloyd Wright – by Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer and Peter Gossel
Useful Tips	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
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 1 paper, 120 mins exam at the end of year 11 Controlled assessment to be completed over year 10 and 11
Topics Covered	Metals Theory CAD/CAM Resistant Materials (woods, metals, plastics) Smart Materials Design Specifications Developing Designs Model making Product Analysis Health and Safety Practical Skills Finishing Techniques Coursework
Recommended Extra Resources	www.technologystudent.com Bitesize
Recommended Reading List	Which – Magazine Designing – Magazine Frank Lloyd Wright – by Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer and Peter Gossel
Useful Tips	Link theory knowledge to practical tasks.

Subject: Resistant Materials DT	Year 11 – GCSE
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 1 paper, 120 mins exam at the end of Year 11 Controlled assessment to be completed over Year 10 and 11
Topics Covered	Theory Tasks CAD/CAM Resistant Materials (woods, metals, plastics) Smart Materials Design Specifications Developing Designs Model making Product Analysis Health and Safety Practical Skills Finishing Techniques Commercial Processes Sustainability Social, Moral, Cultural, Environmental and Economic Issues Coursework Examination Preparation
Recommended Extra Resources	Revision Guide AQA Bitesize Technology Student
Recommended Reading List	Against the Odds: An Autobiography – by James Dyson James Dyson History of Great Inventions – by James Dyson Making It – Manufacturing Techniques for Product Design – Chris Lefteri Cradle to Cradle. Remaking the Way we Make Things – by Michael Braungart and William McDonough
Useful Tips	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	Eduqas Exam Board 1 paper, 1;45mins at the end of year 11, worth 50% Non Examination Assessment’s (NEA) to be completed in year 11, there will be 2 that will make up the other 50% Tasks set by exam board. 1 Food Investigation Assessment (15%). 2 Food Preparation Assessment (35%).
Topics Covered	Food commodities Principles of nutrition Diet and good health Food safety The science of food Where food comes from Cooking and food preparation skill development Sensory analysis Summer holiday project to develop cooking skills and knowledge of food in different cultures for Young Cooks Competition
Recommended Extra Resources	Revision Guides: Illuminate publishing: Eduqas GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition: Revision Guide Paperback by Jayne Hill (Author) Collins publishing: WJEC Eduqas GCSE 9-1 Food Preparation and Nutrition All-in-One Revision and Practice (Collins GCSE 9-1 Revision) Paperback CGP publishing: New Grade 9-1 GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition - WJEC Eduqas Revision Guide (CGP GCSE Food 9-1 Revision) Paperback Recommended Websites: BBC Good food: www.bbcgoodfood.com Food miles: http://www.foodmiles.com Change for life, BBC: https://www.nhs.uk/change4life Understanding the science of food: http://www.thecookeryteacher.com Marine conservation society: https://www.mcsuk.org British cheese: http://britishcheese.com/education YouTube Fun kitchen food science clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0USi4DbRVVQ BBC bitesize GCSE: https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zdn9jhv Stefan Gates, Gastronauts, food science made fun! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0f5hnnSGWXhNQxDJdxlPsQ
Recommended Reading List	The Good Food Magazine Molecular Gastronomy – by Molecule-R Cooking Explained – by Jill Davies The Food Lab – by Kenji Lopez-Alt Range of Recipe/Cooking Books
Useful Tips	Cook at home as well as at school to further develop practical skills. Use the online textbook to complete additional revision tasks to deepen understanding of topics.

Subject: Food Preparation and Nutrition	Year 10 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	Eduqas Exam Board 1 paper, 1.45mins at the end of year 11, worth 50% Non Examination Assessment’s (NEA) to be completed in year 11, there will be 2 that will make up the other 50% Tasks set by exam board. 1 Food Investigation Assessment (15%). 2 Food Preparation Assessment (35%).
Topics Covered	Food commodities Deeper focus on food science Sensory analysis Development of high skill level cooking Technological developments Cultural food Special diets Marketing and advertising Food provenance and waste Food poverty 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: Assessment 1: The Food Investigation Assessment Assessment 2: The Food Preparation Assessment Developing further theoretical knowledge and understanding Creating revision notes in preparation for written exam Cooking and preparation of food and use of technical equipment. Presentation techniques
Recommended Extra Resources	Revision guides: Illuminate publishing: Eduqas GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition: Revision Guide Paperback by Jayne Hill (Author) Collins publishing: WJEC Eduqas GCSE 9-1 Food Preparation and Nutrition All-in-One Revision and Practice (Collins GCSE 9-1 Revision) Paperback CGP publishing: New Grade 9-1 GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition - WJEC Eduqas Revision Guide (CGP GCSE Food 9-1 Revision) Paperback Websites: BBC Good food: www.bbcgoodfood.com Food miles: http://www.foodmiles.com Change for life, BBC: https://www.nhs.uk/change4life Understanding the science of food: http://www.thecookeryteacher.com Marine conservation society: https://www.mcsuk.org British cheese: http://britishcheese.com/education YouTube Fun kitchen food science clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0USi4DbRVVQ BBC bitesize GCSE: https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zdn9jhv Stefan Gates, Gastronauts, food science made fun! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0f5hnnSGWXhNQxDJdxlPsQ Keeping abreast of stories in the news relating to food
Recommended Reading List	The Good Food Magazine Range of recipe books
Useful Tips	Practise as many past paper questions as possible and ensure to assess them to gain an understanding of the markscheme – similar questions appear yearly.

Subject: Food Preparation and Nutrition	Year 11 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	Eduqas Exam Board 1 paper, 1.45mins at the end of year 11, worth 50% Non Examination Assessment’s (NEA) to be completed in year 11, there will be 2 that will make up the other 50% Tasks set by exam board. 1 Food Investigation Assessment (15%). 2 Food Preparation Assessment (35%).
Topics Covered	Non Examined Assessment (NEA) Year. Component 1: 50% Principles and Food Preparation and Nutrition – written examination. Exam to be sat during exam period (end of year 11). Component 2: 50% Practical & Coursework – NEA Assessment 1: Food Science Investigation Tasks to be released by exam board on September 1^st (academic year of award; year 11). NEA Assessment 2: Food Preparation Tasks to be released by exam board November 1^st (academic year of award; year 11) Revision for theory examination
Recommended Extra Resources	Revision Guides: Illuminate publishing: Eduqas GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition: Revision Guide Paperback by Jayne Hill (Author) Collins publishing: WJEC Eduqas GCSE 9-1 Food Preparation and Nutrition All-in-One Revision and Practice (Collins GCSE 9-1 Revision) Paperback <>CBBC Good food: www.bbcgoodfood.com Food miles: http://www.foodmiles.com Change for life, BBC: https://www.nhs.uk/change4life Understanding the science of food: http://www.thecookeryteacher.com Marine conservation society: https://www.mcsuk.org British cheese: http://britishcheese.com/education YouTube Fun kitchen food science clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0USi4DbRVVQ BBC bitesize GCSE: https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zdn9jhv Stefan Gates, Gastronauts, food science made fun! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0f5hnnSGWXhNQxDJdxlPsQ Keeping abreast of stories in the news relating to food
Recommended Reading List	The Good Food Magazine A range of recipe books
Useful Tips	Practise as many past paper questions as possible and ensure to assess them to gain an understanding of the mark scheme – similar questions appear yearly.

Option - Textiles (DT)

Subject: Art Textiles	Year 9 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 10 hour practical exam at the end of Year 11 Portfolio to be completed Year 10 into Year 11
Topics Covered	Exploration of surface decoration techniques; printing, dyeing, weaving, knitting, stitching, embellishment, fabric manipulation and digital processes Drawing skills; experimentation considering visual and tactile elements such as colour, line, texture, shape and pattern Fashion Illustration techniques Use of contextual sources to inspire the development of ideas including: the work of artists, craftspeople or designers from contemporary and/or historical contexts, periods, societies and cultures Written annotation skills
Recommended Extra Resources	You Tube – video clips of textile and art techniques Vogue.com
Recommended Reading List	Experimental Textiles, Kim Thittichai, Batsford Ltd 2009 Stitching the Textured Surface, Lynda Monk, D4daisy books 2009 Raising the surface with machine embroidery, Maggie Grey, London: Batsford 2004 Fabric textures and patterns, Elisabetta Drudi, The Peplin Press 2008 Connecting Art To Stitch, Sandra Meech, Batsford 2009 Pattern sourcebook: around the World: 250 patterns for projects and designs, Shigeki Nakamura, Rockport Publishers 2008
Useful Tips	Take inspiration from everything around you Record in a wide variety of ways – your own photography, collage, Computer Aided Design – it all counts

Subject: Textiles Technology	Year 10 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 1 paper x 120 minutes at the end of Year 11 Controlled assessment to be completed throughout Year 10
Topics Covered	Analysing a task Primary and secondary research methods Product analysis Design specifications Designing a textile product & fashion illustration Computer Aided Design Fabric testing Pattern drafting Risk assessment Decorative textile techniques Construction methods
Recommended Extra Resources	GCSE Design & Technology Textiles AQA Revision Guide, CGP Books, 1 Sep 2009 BBC GCSE Bitesize
Recommended Reading List	AQA GCSE Design and Technology : Textiles Technology, Amanda Dick , Liz Hardy & Denise Davies
Useful Tips	Practise as many past paper questions as possible and ensure to assess them to gain an understanding of the mark scheme Prepare for the design question of the paper and get a member of the Textiles department staff to look over it for you as feedback that you receive will be invaluable

Subject: Textiles Technology	Year 11 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 1 paper x 120 minutes at the end of Year 11 Controlled assessment to be completed in the Spring term of Year 11
Topics Covered	Decorative textile techniques Construction methods Lay planning Planning for multiple production Quality assurance / control Testing made outcomes Evaluation of made outcomes Recapping; Fibres and Fabrics Finishing Processes Components Product Analysis Social, Cultural, Moral, Health and Safety and Environment Issues Processes and Manufacture Production Planning ICT
Recommended Extra Resources	GCSE Design & Technology Textiles AQA Revision Guide, CGP Books, 1 Sep 2009 BBC GCSE Bitesize
Recommended Reading List	AQA GCSE Design and Technology : Textiles Technology, Amanda Dick , Liz Hardy & Denise Davies
Useful Tips	Practise as many past paper questions as possible and ensure to assess them to gain an understanding of the markscheme Prepare for the design question of the paper and get a member of the Textiles department staff to look over it for you as feedback that you receive will be invaluable

Option - Dance

Subject: Dance	Year 9 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 1 written paper x 90 minutes at the end of Year 11 Practical Coursework – Performance of set phrases, Group performance, Choreography – at the end of Year 11
Topics Covered	Dance health and safety Safe practise Warm up /cool down Nutrition Choreographic practice and approaches Performance Skills 6 Professional works
Recommended Extra Resources	AQA website www.rambert.org www.jamescousinscompany.com www.stopgap.uk.com www.waynemcgregor.com www.boyblueent.com
Recommended Reading List	AQA Dance Nelson Thornes
Useful Tips	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	AQA Exam Board 1 written paper x 90 minutes at the end of Year 11 Practical Coursework – Performance of set phrases, Group performance, Choreography – at the end of Year 11
Topics Covered	Dance health and safety Safe practise Warm up /cool down Nutrition Choreographic practice and approaches Performance Skills 6 Professional works.
Recommended Extra Resources	AQA website www.rambert.org www.jamescousinscompany.com www.stopgap.uk.com www.waynemcgregor.com www.boyblueent.com
Recommended Reading List	AQA Dance Nelson Thornes Choreography Sandra Minton
Useful Tips	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	AQA Exam Board 1 written paper x 90 minutes at the end of Year 11 Practical Coursework – Performance of set phrases, Group performance, Choreography – at the end of Year 11
Topics Covered	Dance health and safety Safe practise Warm up /cool down Nutrition Choreographic practice and approaches Performance Skills 6 Professional works
Recommended Extra Resources	AQA website AQA website www.rambert.org www.jamescousinscompany.com www.stopgap.uk.com www.waynemcgregor.com www.boyblueent.com
Recommended Reading List	AQA Dance Nelson Thornes Choreography Sandra Minton
Useful Tips	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	OCR Examination Board – 3 components Component 1 – Devising = 30% of total GCSE Component 2 – Presenting and Performing Texts = 30% Component 3 – Performance and Response (Written paper – I hour 30 minutes) = 40% Skills will be taught cyclically, layering knowledge and understanding for all three components, building familiarity with the structure of assessment. Examination board exemplar will be used to model good practice Devising Component 1 to be to be completed at the end of Year 10 Knowledge and Understanding of; Style Genre Structure Staging terms Performance terminology Light/sound/costume/set terminology Rehearsal or preparation strategies for building character Development of Skill in; Use of vocal and physical skills Use of a range of theatrical conventions Designing for lights/sound/costume/set Performance analysis Evaluation of performance (performers and design elements) Research and application Reflection
Topics Covered	Teambuilding – creating an ensemble approach Performance skills – vocal and physical Devising from various stimuli Approaches to text from different genre through textual analysis and performance Introduction to practitioners – Stanislavski and Brecht Live theatre review Development of Component 1leading to mock paper Section B examination paper preparation and mock
Recommended Extra Resources	BBC Bitesize GCSE Drama http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zbckjxs The Drama medium /drama/drama_gcsebitesizehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ wjec/devisedperformance/taskone13.shtml The Globe Theatre Education http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/education The Globe App http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/discovery-space/globe-360 The National Theatre Education https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/learning The Donmar Warehouse: Âhttp://www.donmarwarehouse.com/discover The Almeida Theatre: https://almeida.co.uk/schools-and-education Theatre History: /PlainTextHistories.asp?wrldhishttp://www.historyworld.net/ ParagraphID=cui RADA: https://www.rada.ac.uk The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama: https://www.cssd.ac.uk Kindertransport: https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005260 http://hmd.org.uk/genocides/kindertransport-refugees
Recommended Reading List	Kindertransport – Diane Samuels Starting with Scripts – Andy Kempe and Lionel Warner OCR Study guide not yet available The Complete Brecht Toolkit – Stephen Unwin The Complete Stanislavsky Toolkit – Bella Merlin Building a character – Constantin Stanislavski The Director’s craft – Katie Mitchell The Measures Taken and Other Lehrstucke Bertolt Brecht
Useful Tips	Build fluency in vocabulary through revision of the language for learning, available in the OCR specification Watch podcasts and bitesize tutorials on the National theatre website about performance and practical elements of performance.

Subject: Drama	Year 10 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	OCR Examination Board – 3 components Component 1 – Devising = 30% of total GCSE Component 2 – Presenting and Performing Texts = 30% Component 3 – Performance and Response (Written paper – I hour 30 minutes) = 40% Skills will be taught cyclically, layering knowledge and understanding for all three components, building familiarity with the structure of assessment. Examination board exemplar will be used to model good practice Devising Component 1 to be to be completed at the end of year 10 Knowledge and Understanding of; Style Genre Structure Staging terms Performance terminology Light/sound/costume/set terminology Rehearsal or preparation strategies for building character Development of Skill in; Use of vocal and physical skills Use of a range of theatrical conventions Designing for lights/sound/costume/set Performance analysis Evaluation of performance (performers and design elements) Research and application Reflection
Topics Covered	Component 1 to be developed and completed Exploration of Examination paper Section A Revision for Section B Mock of Sections A and B Development for Component 2
Recommended Extra Resources	BBC Bitesize GCSE Drama http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zbckjxs The Drama medium http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/drama/ drama_wjec/devisedperformance/taskone13.shtml The Globe Theatre Education http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/education The Globe App http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/discovery-space/globe-360 The National Theatre Education https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/learning The Donmar warehouse: http://www.donmarwarehouse.com/discover The Almeida Theatre: https://almeida.co.uk/schools-and-education RADA: https://www.rada.ac.uk The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama: https://www.cssd.ac.uk Kindertransport: https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005260 http://hmd.org.uk/genocides/kindertransport-refugees
Recommended Reading List	Kindertransport – Diane Samuel Starting with Scripts – Andy Kempe and Lionel Warner OCR Study guide not yet available The Complete Brecht Toolkit – Stephen Unwin The Complete Stanislavsky Toolkit – Bella Merlin Building a character – Constantin Stanislavski The Director’s craft – Katie Mitchell The Measures Taken and Other Lehrstucke - Bertolt Brecht
Useful Tips	When devising with your group build in moments to reflect and make notes of ideas and how, when and why changes in direction took place. Note all ideas – even those that are rejected – an idea that is rejected work in your current work, maybe ideal to revisit in future projects. Use a rehearsal schedule and determine the focus of each rehearsal to keep your devised work moving forward, on track.

Subject: Drama	Year 11 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	OCR Examination Board – 3 components Component 1 – Devising = 30% of total GCSE Component 2 – Presenting and Performing Texts = 30% Component 3 – Performance and Response (Written paper – I hour 30 minutes) = 40% Skills will be taught cyclically, layering knowledge and understanding for all three components, building familiarity with the structure of assessment. Examination board exemplar will be used to model good practice Devising Component 1 to be to be completed at the end of year 10 Knowledge and Understanding of; Style Genre Structure Staging terms Performance terminology Light/sound/costume/set terminology Rehearsal or preparation strategies for building character Development of Skill in; Use of vocal and physical skills Use of a range of theatrical conventions Designing for lights/sound/costume/set Performance analysis Evaluation of performance (performers and design elements) Research and application Reflection
Topics Covered	Development and completion of Component 2 - Presenting and Performing Texts Examination workshops and essay preparation for Sections A and B Summer examination – Component 3 – Performance and Response
Recommended Extra Resources	BBC Bitesize GCSE Drama http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zbckjxs The Drama medium /wjec/drama/drama_gcsebitesizehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/ schools/devisedperformance/taskone13.shtml The Globe Theatre Education http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/education The Globe App http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/discovery-space/globe-360 The National Theatre Education https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/learning The Donmar warehouse: http://www.donmarwarehouse.com/discover The Almeida Theatre: https://almeida.co.uk/schools-and-education RADA: https://www.rada.ac.uk The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama: https://www.cssd.ac.uk Kindertransport: https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005260 http://hmd.org.uk/genocides/kindertransport-refugees
Recommended Reading List	Kindertransport – Diane Samuel Starting with Scripts – Andy Kempe and Lionel Warner OCR Study guide not yet available The Complete Brecht Toolkit – Stephen Unwin The Complete Stanislavsky Toolkit – Bella Merlin Building a character – Constantin Stanislavski The Director’s craft – Katie Mitchell The Measures Taken and Other Lehrstucke Bertolt Brecht
Useful Tips	Use gap analysis data to inform areas of revision that need closer attention Create a schedule for all practical work so you can manage your time and keep calm.

Option - PE

Subject: PE	Year 9 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 2 papers x 75 minutes at the end of Year 11 Practical performance assessed out of 100 for 3 sports along with a written analysis and evaluation of performance in a chosen sport.
Topics Covered	Paper 1 Applied anatomy and physiology Movement analysis Physical training Use of data
Recommended Extra Resources	AQA GCSE PE textbook (Hodder Education) written by Ross Howitt and Mike Murray BBC Bitesize http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/gcse/physical-education-8582 - GCSE PE Specification
Recommended Reading List	Bounce – Matthew Syed Chrissie Wellington – Autobiography – A Life without Limits
Useful Tips	Have 3 sports that you are interested in or currently play so that you have options for your practical assessment. Complete past paper questions for the theoretical aspect of the paper so that you gain a better understanding about what the questions are asking. Make sure you are revising throughout the year so that you are constantly recapping information.

Subject: PE	Year 10 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 2 papers x 75 minutes at the end of Year 11 Practical performance assessed out of 100 for 3 sports along with a written analysis and evaluation of performance in a chosen sport.
Topics Covered	Paper 2 Sports psychology Socio-cultural influences Health, fitness and well-being Use of data Written analysis and evaluation of performance of a chosen sport.
Recommended Extra Resources	AQA GCSE PE textbook (Hodder Education) written by Ross Howitt and Mike Murray BBC Bitesize http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/gcse/physical-education-8582 - GCSE PE Specification
Recommended Reading List	Bounce – Matthew Syed Chrissie Wellington – Autobiography – A Life without Limits
Useful Tips	Have 3 sports that you are interested in or currently play so that you have options for your practical assessment. Complete past paper questions for the theoretical aspect of the paper so that you gain a better understanding about what the questions are asking. Make sure you are revising throughout the year so that you are constantly recapping information.

Subject: PE	Year 11 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 2 papers x 75 minutes at the end of Year 11 Practical performance assessed out of 100 for 3 sports along with a written an analysis and evaluation of performance in a chosen sport.
Topics Covered	Paper 1 Applied anatomy and physiology Movement analysis Physical training Use of data Paper 2 Sports psychology Socio-cultural influences Health, fitness and well-being Use of data Written analysis and evaluation of performance of a chosen sport. Moderation for your practical assessment.
Recommended Extra Resources	AQA GCSE PE textbook (Hodder Education) written by Ross Howitt and Mike Murray BBC Bitesize http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/gcse/physical-education-8582 - GCSE PE Specification
Recommended Reading List	Bounce – Matthew Syed Chrissie Wellington – Autobiography – A Life without Limits
Useful Tips	Make sure you are confident in all the sports you are being assessed in so that you are ready for your practical moderation. Complete past paper questions for the theoretical aspect of the paper so that you gain a better understanding about what the questions are asking. Make sure you are revising throughout the year so that you are constantly recapping information.

Option - Music

Subject: Music	Year 9 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	Edexcel Exam Board Listening Paper at the end of Year 11 Controlled assessment to be completed at the end of Year 10
Topics Covered	8 Set Works in a variety of genres and periods Composing skills Performing skills
Recommended Extra Resources	Eg: Revision Guide (Edexcel) Recommended Websites (BBC Bitesize etc)
Recommended Reading List	A Daily quality newspaper Arts’ coverage BBC Music Magazine (available in School Library)
Useful Tips	Redo questions from the previous topics without looking at the solution when revising.

Subject: Music	Year 10 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Various Areas of Study Composing 2 pieces (to Briefs) 2 Performances (Solo & Ensemble)
Topics Covered	Manifold and varied from Baroque to Reggae
Recommended Extra Resources	Rhinegold Revision Guide Past Papers (online)
Recommended Reading List	Daily quality newspaper Arts’ coverage BBC Music Magazine (available in School Library)
Useful Tips	Practice for at least 20 mins per day per instrument

Subject: Music	Year 11 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	AQA Various Areas of Study Composing 2 pieces (to Briefs) 2 Performances (Solo & Ensemble)
Topics Covered	Manifold and varied from Baroque to Reggae
Recommended Extra Resources	Rhinegold Revision Guide Past Papers (on line)
Recommended Reading List	Daily quality newspaper Arts’ coverage BBC Music Magazine (available in School Library) BBC Four’s Music Documentaries
Useful Tips	Practice for at least 20 mins per day per instrument