1. KS3 to KS4 Transition
September 2019

2. Year of Change Teacher Assessments to External Grading
Some control over what you study
Welsh Baccalaureate

3. GCSEs have changed

4. KS4 Core Curriculum Subject Qualifications Teaching Time English
GCSE English Language
GCSE English Literature
7 hours
Mathematics
GCSE Mathematics
GCSE Numeracy
Science
GCSE Double Award Science
9 hours
Welsh
GCSE Welsh
4 hours RE
GCSE RE
(Full or Short Course)
2 hours PE
Welsh Baccalaureate
Skills Certificate
35 hours

5. The Welsh Baccalaureate

6. KS4 Options
A choice of three further courses (x 5 hours each) from a wide range of learning areas
Sciences
Triple Science – Biology, Chemistry & Physics
Modern Foreign Languages
French
Humanities
History
Geography
Technology & Computing
Product Design
Hospitality & Catering
ICT
Creative Arts
Art & Design
Graphic Design
Music
Drama
Health, Wellbeing, Sport & Leisure
Physical Education
Sport Coaching
Health, Social & Child Care
Travel & Tourism

7. Option Blocks
These ‘option’ subjects have to be arranged in 3 blocks for timetabling

8. Collaborative Courses
There are two courses that are being offered collaboratively across Pembrokeshire which will be based at Pembrokeshire College.
Military Preparation School
Junior Apprenticeship in Engineering
Both courses will entail full days spent at college which would impact on the students school based timetable.
If you wish to find out more please indicate on application form.

9. Application Process
Following the Y9 Survey some subjects on offer had only a small number of pupils expressing an interest. If the numbers remain low following the application process then the decision will be taken not to run these courses.
To ensure that in such circumstances students can be placed onto an agreeable second subject they are asked to choose two subjects from each block – a preferred choice and a reserve choice.
The aim will be for all students to be placed on preferred choice courses, but when this is not possible that wherever possible they will have no more than one reserve choice subject.

10. Do’s and Don’ts when making choices
Don’t choose a subject just because your friends are doing so
Don’t choose a subject just because you like your current teacher
Do think about your future plans and whether or not the subject is relevant
Do try and keep some breadth to your curriculum
Do think carefully if you are considering Triple Science
You do not require triple science to take A level Science’s
You will be timetabled for 14 hours of Science lessons.

11. Next Steps
This evening is your chance to talk to teachers (not just option teachers)
Complete the Option Choices Form:
To access the survey you will need to log on using your Hwb username eg
The deadline for completing the application is Monday 25th March
Students will have their options confirmed by the end of term

12. Next Steps 11th March – Transition Evening
26th March – Deadline for online applications
12th April – Student choices confirmed
3rd June – Revised timetable begins

13. Any Questions?