St Peter’s Catholic High School Year 9 Trial Options January 2015

Key Stage 4 Curriculum Option Choices Art Computer Science Drama Dance Music Geography History Ancient History Modern Foreign Language(s) Technology Engineering Child Development Physical Education Construction Photography Hairdressing Core Curriculum Religious Education English Mathematics Science PSHCE ICT Non-GCSE P.E.

Important Dates Wednesday 21st January 2015 Trial Options Assembly Week beginning 26th January 2015 Pupils complete trial Options Form during PHSE lesson Wednesday 11th February 2015 Options Assembly Friday 13th February 2015 Pupils receive Option Booklets – READ CAREFULLY Thursday 26th February 2015 Year 9 Parents Evening Wednesday 3rd March 2015 Option Sheet is due in to Form Teachers (Late returns will impact on choices) Friday 12th December 2014 Receive Year 9 Interim Report Friday 301th January 2015 Receive Year 9 Full Report

Choosing Subjects Enjoyment. Attain well in. Needed for chosen career. Research University requirements in areas of interest.

Make your own choice! Don’t choose a subject because : your friend is choosing it You like the teacher

Controlled Assessments Reports Things to consider Strengths & Weaknesses Controlled Assessments Predicted grades Progress Consider the coursework requirements Be realistic about your strengths and weaknesses Sources of information: Cats Sats GCSE Predictions Reports Mentoring

Target Grades KS2 SATS Results. End of KS3 Levels. Flight path of progress.

3 Pathways Pathway A Pathway B Pathway C School have already decided which pathway you will follow based on your prior attainment and progress and your predicted grades (targets) for the end of year 11.

Pathway A One of these subjects French Express and German French Express and Spanish French German Spanish Two of these subjects Ancient History Art Computer Science Child Development Construction Drama Dance Electronics Engineering Food and Nutrition French Graphics Geography German Hairdressing History Music Photography Physical Education Resistant Materials Spanish Sports

Pathway B Two of these subjects Art Child Development Construction One of these subjects Study Support Two of these subjects Art Child Development Construction Drama Dance Electronics Engineering Food and Nutrition French Graphics Geography Hairdressing History Music Photography Physical Education Resistant Materials Sports

Pathway C One of these subjects Two of these subjects Art Computing French Geography German History Spanish Two of these subjects Art Computer Science Child Development Construction Drama Dance Electronics Engineering Food and Nutrition French Graphics Geography German Hairdressing History Music Photography Physical Education Resistant Materials Spanish Sports

Modern Foreign Languages Express Group for Most Able Linguists: 2 GCSE languages over 2 years very demanding, but rewarding GCSE French over 2 years GCSE Spanish over 2 years GCSE German over 2 years

If I had worked harder at French I wouldn’t be on the bench so much! I don’t understand his team talks. ‘On va jouer en formation quatre, quatre, deux!’ 4 4 2, it doesn’t add up! What is he on about ?

Beckham Family European Journey Et puis Paris!!! Me chiamo David et parlo un poco l’italiano Me gusta el fútbol! Je m’appelle Johnny Wilkinson et J’habite à Toulon en France. Le rugby à quinze

Some Bilingual Celebrities

Subjects you may not have yet experienced Ancient History – Mrs Holland Engineering –Mr. Stead/ Mr. Cunliffe Construction – Mr. Cunliffe Photography – Miss. Smith Computing – Mr. Wormold

GCSE PE Enjoy the subject and are interested in taking PE into further education. Very good practically and currently in SET 1. Pupils must also consistently take part in extra curricular activities’ and have represented the school in at least one sport/activity. This course is practically weighted (60%) so it vital that pupils excel in this area. Pupils also have to study theoretical aspects associated with PE and Sport and will have to sit a final exam at the end of the 2 year course. The theoretical aspect is worth 40% of the final grade.

BTEC Sport Enjoy PE and are thinking of taking it on in further education or into employment. Suitable for pupils who are thinking of opting into the BTEC route through college as opposed to A-Levels. Split into 4 units, one of which is a 1 hour external online exam. This is a difficult course and pupils need to be both academic and also have a good practical ability. Pupils who are consistently achieving grade C’s in all their subjects would achieve the equivalent of a Pass at BTEC Level. This course requires pupils to constantly work to deadlines, complete many assignments and involves pupils working independently and in their own time. GCSE PE A course for those pupils who enjoy the subject and are interested in taking PE into further education. This course is better suited to those pupils who are very good practically and currently in SET 1. Pupils must also consistently take part in extra curricular activities’ and have represented the school in at least one sport/activity. This course is practically weighted (60%) so it vital that pupils excel in this area. Pupils also have to study theoretical aspects associated with PE and Sport and will have to sit a final exam at the end of the 2 year course. The theoretical aspect is worth 40% of the final grade. Practical Breakdown Pupils are assessed in 4 sports/activities and are marked out of 10. Pupils also have to complete an oral interview/presentation focused on one of these 4 activities. Pupils have to create and complete a six week training programme as part of their practical exam.   BTEC Sport. A course which is for those pupils who enjoy PE and are thinking of taking it on in further education or into employment. This course is more vocational and is suited to those pupils who are thinking of opting into the BTEC route through college as opposed to A-Levels. The BTEC Sport course is split into 4 units, one of which is a 1 hour external online exam. This is a difficult course and pupils need to be both academic and also have a good practical ability. Pupils who are consistently achieving grade C’s in all their subjects would achieve the equivalent of a Pass at BTEC Level. This course requires pupils to constantly work to deadlines, complete many assignments and involves pupils working independently and in their own time.

Engineering Enjoy practical work and are keen to develop new skills. Be enthusiastic and prepared to work with tools and equipment with regards to safety at all times. Be capable of independent learning and work as part of a team. Vetted for this option by the technology department in response to how well you have worked, applied yourself and achieved in technology during year 9.

Music GCSE Music : Focuses on general musicianship – performing, composing and musical appreciation. BTEC Music: Focuses on the business side of the music industry, roles within the music industry and music technology. You cannot choose both these subjects

Science There are two Science Study Routes: Core and Additional GCSE (2 GCSE Grades): Year 10 & 11 Sets 2 – 5 Core, Additional, and Further Additional GCSE (3 GCSE Grades): Year 10 and 11 Set 1

Remember Discuss with teachers and parents. Seek advice and choose carefully! Be sure it’s the right decision. It won’t be easy to change afterwards! Check predicted grades and current attainment for suitability and eligibility for courses!

What happens next? Week beginning 26th January 2015 Pupils complete trial Options Form during PHSE lesson Week beginning 2nd February 2015 Mrs Pinnington creates option blocks P, Q & R Wednesday 11th February 2015 Options Assembly Friday 13th February 2015 Pupils receive Option Booklets – READ CAREFULLY Thursday 26th February 2015 Year 9 Parents Evening Wednesday 3rd March 2015 Option Sheet is due in to Form Teachers (Late returns will impact on choices) Friday 12th December 2014 Receive Year 9 Interim Report Friday 301th January 2015 Receive Year 9 Full Report