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10/12/19

Stars in their eyes 2019!🎤 https://t.co/PFt8FBfPDu

10/12/19

#elfontheshelf have been messing around on the gym bars today! https://t.co/ljJk1RmuHz

10/12/19

Today's RAG theme - First Initial! Can you guess their names? https://t.co/fENG7w4GAG

09/12/19

o, Romeo, Romeo #elfontheshelf https://t.co/8LeQO2x5FI

09/12/19

It's RAG Week! Today's theme - Movies vs Musicals 🎬 #movielover #musical https://t.co/pe3vhoogI5

07/12/19

Retweeted From Maidstone Borough Council

Students from @invictagrammar have been at @Mote_Park today planting 11,000 bulbs including daffodils and bluebells! They were helped by Mote Park Officer Alan Frith and Nicola Toulson who looks after the Go Green Go Wild scheme 🌷 The bulbs will flower March to April time! https://t.co/y96cSAHvJz

06/12/19

Students enjoyed the @guidedogs Christmas Fair this lunchtime, especially the visit for the puppies! Raising £350! @GuideDogs_Maid https://t.co/imX15RVWAH

06/12/19

The elves have been to our @guidedogs Christmas Fair today! #elfontheshelf https://t.co/hgIgo9UUPx

06/12/19

Retweeted From Maidstone Newsie (Maidstone Daily Prss)

Invicta Grammar School planting 11,000 bulbs in Mote Park ... Story by @maidstonebc >> https://t.co/3TKbzkXxEO and via https://t.co/Lq25HBFHcs @invictagrammar | @Mote_Park | #maidstone https://t.co/PlI5QnYs4M

06/12/19

Retweeted From Five Acre Wood

Grateful for @invictagrammar students from years 12 & 13 who are with us today as past of their community project work. #community #learning #volunteers https://t.co/vMDwT39Nym

05/12/19

Retweeted From VIAT

Don't forget you can hire our fantastic school facilities for your own events at very competitive prices. See what we have to offer across our secondary schools here: https://t.co/YYkug5Af1I

05/12/19

Well done to the Year 8 Netball Teams who played against @MGGS_ last night. It was a great team effort with the 2 teams alternating each quarter to take on our opponents. After taking an early lead, MGGS fought hard to catch us but Invicta held on for a 19-16 win! https://t.co/O49lXvkXYT

05/12/19

Yesterday we held our first Power Day! Aptly named in order to empower students to make good decisions, be more knowledgeable, be tolerant and respect society. We were also lucky enough to have several external speakers in, creating a real buzz throughout the day. https://t.co/Q76xztAuFz

05/12/19

The elves have been up to their old tricks this morning at the Carol Concert rehearsal! #elfontheshelf https://t.co/sQKm85xYtP

04/12/19

The naughty elves are making a Christmas brew! #elfontheshelf https://t.co/cganyNd6Ng

04/12/19

Preparations for tomorrow’s Carol Service are well underway with our technicians are hard at work! https://t.co/5Yzv9D7ASV

03/12/19

The Christmas Tree is up and decorated! 🎄🎅🏻 https://t.co/LeKQ1a5Qwz

03/12/19

The elves creating havoc at the book fair today. Open to all year groups this week! @scholasticuk #elfontheshelf https://t.co/AUnyOwnTV2

02/12/19

Let’s see what Invicta’s naughty elf’s have been up to today, check in everyday to see what they’ve been doing! #elfontheshelf https://t.co/3DxvvICEDj

02/12/19

A very warm welcome to Mr Sullivan and the Hong Kong Exchange students from the G.T. College! We hope you enjoy your stay. https://t.co/u9v6dE8EAC

29/11/19

Thank you to everyone who has joined in our #Movember fun - so far we have raised £345! If you would like to donate further to charities that are striving to tackle male mental health issue, then please visit our Just Giving Page: https://t.co/9u7rBHKb0K https://t.co/bTfMRwMASj

29/11/19

Today's Non Uniform Theme - Pajamas!❄️ https://t.co/EwlUUnmXsi

28/11/19

Not forgetting one student was lucky enough to give Mr Ehren a new hair cut! All in the name of charity... @MovemberUK #Movember https://t.co/wKgkJy9Bbh

28/11/19

The MoShow was a success! Students thoroughly enjoyed face painting and waxing our male members of staff and sixth form this lunchtime! #Movember @MovemberUK https://t.co/oq3xOAKzaR

28/11/19

A great day @edu_in_action for the A Level Computer Science students! #csinaction https://t.co/Gps9JZSqg0

27/11/19

18 of our A Level Maths students enjoyed a highly influential and inspiring day at #MathsInAction @edu_in_action on Tuesday! https://t.co/S9BoYrcG8W

26/11/19

Thank you to everyone that attended the 16+ Open Evening last night. We hope you enjoyed it and we look forward to sharing the next step of your academic journey with you!

26/11/19

This afternoon 10G have been using 'Speed Text Dating' to compare and analyse non-fiction texts. After writing a 'lonely heart' for their text they went on three first dates before finally deciding which text they were most suited to for the second date! Great fun was had by all! https://t.co/U3YNBQYvgt

25/11/19

Wednesday night saw the annual Autumn Concert, that as always did not disappoint! https://t.co/meOnsjNFZw

25/11/19

The Whitstable #MoRun is done, Mr Ryder and Mr Ehren took part finishing 4th and 10th! @movemberuk #Movember https://t.co/8sXzaAjQHg

22/11/19

Well done to Amber in 11I who has recently been awarded a BTEC Level 2 in Aviation Studies from the RAF Air Cadets. Congratulations Amber! @aircadets https://t.co/UwbDxml3Op

21/11/19

#Movember is back and lots of our staff are getting involved! We have plenty of moustaches on display, all being grown with the aim of raising awareness. If anyone would like to support us please visit: https://t.co/9u7rBHKb0K https://t.co/GUwrtatRzz

21/11/19

The Year 9 Classical Civilisation students have performed a Greek Sacrifice. The mantis read the entrails of the sacrificed beast (teddy bear) and the gifts were received favorably by the Greek Gods. Fun was had by all! https://t.co/4OdDD6HOGp

20/11/19

The Year 5 girls enjoyed designing their own sustainability bags last night at the Business Workshop. Visit our website to book your daughter onto one of our Transition Workshops! https://t.co/OsWbtuTPRl

19/11/19

Every student in Year 7 and 8 will receive their @Booktrust BookBuzz books this week courtesy of our wonderful FIGS. #readingforpleasure https://t.co/42ueoAbH25

18/11/19

Thank you to everyone who supported our #ChildrenInNeed fundraising day we've raised £691! Well done to Year 7 for organising the cake sale, and also to the 59 students and 23 staff who cycled continuously from 7.30 til 16.00pm. The total distance covered was 397km! https://t.co/9are9y23D2

15/11/19

At the beginning of lunch we have reached 273 miles on our Invicta Bikeathon! The staff and students are doing a fantastic job - keep it up! #ChildrenInNeed #RickshawChallenge https://t.co/18yXfES2qr

15/11/19

We all enjoyed the #ChildrenInNeed cake sale organised by our Year 7's this breaktime!🧁 https://t.co/YMfxwTcjN0

15/11/19

We are an hour and a half into our Invicta Bikeathon for #ChildrenInNeed2019 with 82 miles already cycled! https://t.co/BcXRTdphVP

14/11/19

The Year 7 Computer Science students have been putting their #ComputationalThinking and #problemsolving skills to the test this morning with the @bebraschallenge. https://t.co/6XSjROXtHr

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 - 1 paper: 1hr 45 mins, 1 paper: 2hr 5 mins at the end of Year 11. English Literature – 1 paper: 1hr 45 mins, 1 paper: 2hr 5 mins at the end of Year 11.
Topics Covered	Text Study: 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell Text Study: 'Of Mice and Men' by John Steinbeck Cultural Poetry Cultural Literature GCSE modern drama text
Recommended Extra Resources	GCSE revision guide for modern drama text.
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
Extra and Super Curricular	Aspire lectures Theatre trips Writing competitions Globe Players Screenings of GCSE texts.

Subject: English	Year 10 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	Edexcel Exam Board Two GCSEs – Language and Literature English Language - 1 paper: 1hr 45 mins, 1 paper: 2hr 5 mins at the end of Year 11. English Literature – 1 paper: 1hr 45 mins, 1 paper: 2hr 5 mins at the end of Year 11.
Topics Covered	Cpllection of short stories Human Rights extracts GCSE 19th century prose text GCSE anthology poetry + unseen poetry Imaginative + transactional writing Unsee 20/21st century non-fiction texts. Speaking + listening
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
Extra and Super Curricular	Aspire lectures Theatre trips Writing competitions Globe Players Screenings of GCSE texts.

Subject: English	Year 11 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	Edexcel Exam Board Two GCSEs – Language and Literature English Language - 1 paper: 1hr 45 mins, 1 paper: 2hr 5 mins at the end of Year 11. English Literature – 1 paper: 1hr 45 mins, 1 paper: 2hr 5 mins at the end of Year 11.
Topics Covered	Shakespeare Revision of all GCSE texts
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
Extra and Super Curricular	Aspire lectures Theatre trips Writing competitions Screenings of GCSE texts.

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 Kerboodle SENCA Educake
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 SENECA Educake
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	AQA Biology (8461) 2 papers x 1 hour 45 minutes at the end of Year 11
Topics Covered	Module B7: Ecology - & review of previous topics
Recommended Extra Resources	CGP AQA Biology 9-1 Revision guide and workbook BBC bitesize Kerboodle TED talks SENECA Educake
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	Use Student Portal resources such as Learning Grids, practice Qs, checklists and revision broadsheets throughout the course - not just at the end!

Core - Chemistry

Subject: Chemistry	Year 9 – GCSE Course
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 Visit Student Portal - there are plenty of revision resources which can be found there.

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 Visit Student Portal - there are plenty of revision resources which can be found there.

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	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 P4 Electrical Circuits P5 Electricity in the home 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 checklists from the Student Portal.
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	P6 Molecules and matter P8 Forces in balance P10 Forces and Motion P11 Pressure and forces P12 Wave properties
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 checklists from the Student Portal.
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	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	P13 Electromagnetic spectrum P14 Light waves P15 Electromagnetism P16 Space
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 checklists from the Student Portal.
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

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	Qui suis-je? (family, friends, role modelsm going out) Le temps des loisirs (Leisure) Sports Your life online Reading Television Cinema Jours ordinaires, jours de fête Daily Routine Food for special occasions Family celebrations Festivals and traditions
Recommended Extra Resources	Studio - AQA GCSE French Higher Studio - Grammar and Translation workbook ISBN 978129213288-4 Websites : https://quizlet.com - interactive website to help you learn the vocabulary. http://zut.languageskills.co.uk/index.html - good source of interactive activities to practise a variety of skills – Free to use outside school hours ( before 9 am and after 4pm) http://www.monquotidien.fr/dossiers-thematiques/tous-les-themes/ (10-14years old) An authentic newspaper for young French readers. Suitable to challenge any keen linguists who want to read for pleasure about what’s happening in the world. Some part of this website require to subscribe but a good amount of articles are available for free. Worth exploring! YouTube : You can access a variety of videos explaining French grammar in English- You can also access short authentic French cartoons designed for French toddlers : simple stories to understand with the support of the images, but great listening practise ! Search for Tchoupi , Petit ours Brun and TroTro.
Recommended Reading List	Ask your French teacher to borrow a book from our library! Here is a sample of what you can find. 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. Complete a lot of listening practice at home using transcripts.
Extra / Super Curricular	Lunchtime revision session Listening club - Discover French culture/society through the study of songs wirtten in French. There will be the opportunity to sing to! Film club - Tuesday after school

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	De la ville à la campagne – My region / local environment Le grand large - Holidays Au collége - School
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. Attend film club on Tuesdays, after school.
Extra / Super Curricular	Lunchtime revision session Listening club - Discover French culture/society through the study of songs wirtten in French. There will be the opportunity to sing to! Film club - Tuesday after school

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	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
Extra / Super Curricular	Lunchtime revision session Listening club - Discover French culture/society through the study of songs wirtten in French. There will be the opportunity to sing to! Film club - Tuesday after school

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 Detektive, 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 try different strategies to help you practise all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Use the electronic textbook to go over reading and listening exercises done in class and also do the extra activities under the "exercises" tab. When revising for a speaking assessment, practice asking and answering questions with a friend without looking at your answers. Create revision posters for particular grammar points. Use mind maps to help revise topics (think of headings such as grammatical concepts, verbs, nouns, phrases, etc…)

Subject: German	Year 10 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	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	Healthy Living 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 Detektive, 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 try different strategies to help you help you practise all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Use the electronic textbook to go over reading and listening exercises done in class and also do the extra activities under the "exercises" tab. Practise answering typical speaking questions regularly with a friend without looking at previously prepared answers. Create revision posters for particular grammar points. Use mind maps to help revise topics (think of headings such as grammatical concepts, verbs, nouns, phrases, etc…)

Subject: German	Year 11 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	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 try different strategies to help you practise all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Use the electronic textbook to go over reading and listening exercises done in class and and also do the extra activities under the "exercises" tab. Practise answering typical speaking questions regularly with a friend without looking at previously prepared answers. Create revision posters for particular grammar points. Use mind maps to help revise topics (think of headings such as grammatical concepts, verbs, nouns, phrases, etc…)

Core - MFL (Spanish)

Subject: Spanish	Year 9 – GCSE Course
Examination Information	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.
Extra and Super Curricular	Spanish exchange. Mentoring opportunities for KS3-4 1-to-1 speaking practice with native speakers UKLO Club 9

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.
Extra and Super Curricular	Spanish exchange. Mentoring opportunities for KS3-4 1-to-1 speaking practice with native speakers UKLO Club 9

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.
Extra and Super Curricular	Spanish exchange. Mentoring opportunities for KS3-4 1-to-1 speaking practice with native speakers UKLO Club 9

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.
Extra Curricular / Trips	Vinters Valley Nature Reserve

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.
Extra Curricular / Trips	Field Work - Maidstone (Human Geography)

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.
Extra Curricular / Trips	Field work - Isle of Sheppey (Physical Geography)

Additonal Opportunities:

Field Trips - Iceland, Sicily and Sorento Italy
Eco Schools Club
Regular lunchtime sessions to watch/discuss recent documentaries.

Option - History

Subject: History	Year 9 – GCSE Course
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-revision-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	Eduqas 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	Eduqas 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	Eduqas 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 M27 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.
Extra Curricular	Visit to Bletchley Park to explore the story of Alan Turing and the team at Bletchley Park. Bebras computational thinking competition. GCHQ's Cyber First competition. Subject Hub. POP Code club. The Alan Turing cryptography competition.

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, networks, network topologies, protocols and layers). 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 M27 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.
Extra Curricular	Visit to the National Museum of Computing. Bebras computational thinking competition. GCHQ's Cyber Discovery competition. Subject hub. Attend a careers opportunity conference. The Alan Turing cryptography competition. POP code club.

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 (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. Use techniques from revision lessons - topic on a page, power hour, quick quiz, stick to revision schedule Use Pixl resources - Pixl Independence practical and theory paper booklets. Know it, grasp it, think it questions.
Extra Curricular	Bebras computational thinking competition. Subject hub. GCHQ's Cyber Discovery competition. POP code club.

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: http://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. Rock climbing is complusory unless evidence of a sport outside of school is handed in in Year 9.
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. Rock climbing is complusory unless evidence of a sport outside of school is handed in in Year 9.
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.
Super-curricular	Opportunity to attend University of Kent to find out about relevant sport courses and gain practical experience.

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