CROWN HILLS

Community College

OPTIONS BOOKLET

February 2018

Aspiration Commitment Success Be the best that you can be. Do what it takes for as long as it takes. Ready to take on the world.

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February 2018

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM AND OPTIONS The National Curriculum in England states which subjects schools must teach in Key Stages 1,2 and 3. When you get to Key Stage 4, you have more of a choice as to what subjects you study. This booklet is about those choices. In Key Stage 4, every student will study the following:

Subject Description Yr9 Yr10 Yr11

English English Language & English Literature. 5 lessons 5 4

Maths GCSE Mathematics. 5 4 4

Science Double or Triple Science. 60 students will be selected for Triple Science. 4 5 5

PSHE Personal, Social and Health Education in Lifeskills lessons. 1 1

PE Core PE 3 3 3

RS By law, students have to cover Religious issues at KS4. There is a module with an RS theme within Lifeskills.

You will choose your PREFERENCES in the following blocks: Blocks A and B: 6 lessons / a combination 2 subjects from: History, Geography, Modern Foreign Languages, RS* or Citizenship* *A combination of RS and Citizenship is not allowed Block C: 3 lessons / 1 subject from:

Expressive Arts, Sport, ICT

Block D: 3 lessons / 1 subject from:

Technology, Sport, ICT

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SOME QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What do I need to know? Start by reading this booklet carefully. Make sure you understand what choices you have to make. Have REALISTIC expectations of yourself. Think about which subjects you enjoy, and which you are successful at. Where can I get information? It is most important that you talk to people. Talk to your teachers, brothers, sisters and friends in Years 9, 10 & 11 – ask them how they are finding their subjects. Talk to your Life Skills teacher and Careers adviser – find out if certain subjects will help you get on to the college course you want to do, or get into the career you wish to follow. Talk to your form tutor – he or she will be able to give you some guidance on where your strengths are. Talk to your parents / carers – they know you better than anyone! Choices and Preferred Options: It is not possible to organise all the courses around everybody’s main preferred choice. Therefore you are asked to indicate more than one preference. That’s why it’s important that, in each option block, you pick your ‘OTHER’ PREFERENCES just as carefully as your ‘PREFERRED’ OPTION. When do I need to give my completed form in? Who do I give it to? The deadline for handing the form in is Friday 9th March. Hand it in to your form tutor. It will not be accepted unless it is signed by a parent/guardian. Any forms handed in after this date will be marked as late. This means it is less likely that you will get your PREFERRED OPTIONS. Can I change my mind later on? No! The combination of subjects, students and teachers is complicated and extremely difficult to change. Please think carefully about your choices! What about the English Baccalaureate? This is where you achieve grades 9-5 in English Lang, Maths, 2 or 3 Sciences, MfL and History OR Geography. It doesn’t gain you a certificate, but the government think it is an important combination of subjects. Some universities like to see it as an achievement. 2 Universities currently have it as an entry requirement.

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Options Progression Here are some suggestions linking course choices and careers. All careers and employment demand good standards in the core subjects of Maths and English.

Career Subjects Art and Design careers/Photography/Animation Art/Product Design/possibly ICT Fashion and Textiles Textiles Hair and Beauty Art can develop creative skills and Science is

useful for hair and beauty products Creative Print/News/Magazines/Journalism Product Design/Art Film/TV/Journalism/Marketing/Advertising Art /Foreign Languages can be useful Music and Performance Industries/Dance/Musical Theatre

Music/Performing Arts

Motor trades Core subjects of Maths/English/Science

Transport and Logistics Geography/ICT and Sciences can be useful Construction Trades like carpentry etc. Resistant Materials /Maths and English Town Planning/Air Traffic Control Geography Travel and Tourism/Conservation/Surveying Geography Food and Nutrition/Hospitality and Hotels/Chefs Food Use of Languages in Tourism/Journalism/Civil Service and Hotel work

French

Air Steward Geography / Languages / Food Librarian/Tourist Guide/Archaeologist History Politics/Museums/Genealogist History Full range of Professional Science based careers

Triple Science

Medical Professions/Conservation/Zoology/Engineering/ Architecture/Aerospace

Triple Science

Animal Welfare Triple Science Countryside and Wildlife Triple Science/Geography Use of languages in: Immigration/Security Forces/Education

French

Legal careers Any subjects but History and Foreign Languages can be useful

Armed Services and Police English and Maths. MfL useful but not essential Childcare / Health Care/NHS Careers/Social Work/Housing

Science. Triple Science important for professional levels of NHS

Sports Professions/Outdoor Pursuits BTEC Sport Information Technology: Software and Hardware/IT Technician

ICT

Gaming ICT/Art Web Design/Graphic Design/Product Design ICT/Art/Product Design 3D Design/Product Design/Graphic Design Product Design/Art Accountancy/E Commerce/Small Business/Finance

ICT

Investment/Banking/Marketing/Sales ICT

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How to Complete the Form

Blocks A and B together - you need to write 4 things – one PREFERRED (P) and three OTHERS (O). 2 of these (any 2) need to be in BLOCK A

Also indicate if interested in Computer Science

BLOCK C: Write 1 PREFERRED (P) and 1 OTHER (O)

BLOCK D: Write 1 PREFERRED (P) and 1 OTHER (O)

Sign and Date the form yourself… and get a parent to sign and date the form

HAND YOUR COMPLETED FORM INTO YOUR FORM TUTOR

DEADLINE: Friday 9th March

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Handed in on time: KEY STAGE 4 OPTIONS PRACTICE FORM 2018 Late: date received:

Name: Form:

(Remember: P= Preferred choice, O= Other choice) Blocks A and B: You need to put 4 letters in total between these 2 blocks: One P and 3 Os. 2 of these at least must go in Block A.

There is an expectation that those in Immersion Groups choose MfL

Continue to second page of PRACTICE Options form

BLOCK A P or O (Preferred or Other)

MfL and Hist

MfL and Geog

Hist and Geog

BLOCK B P or O (Preferred or Other)

MfL and RS

MfL and Citizenship

Hist and RS

Geog and RS

Hist and Citizenship

Geog and Citizenship

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Blocks C & D:

I wish to be considered for Computer science if this is available (tick or leave blank)

Put a P and O in Block C and also P and O in Block D Block C: (P + O) Block D: (P + O)

Art Resistant Materials

Drama

Graphics Visual Communication

Music Textiles

Dance Food Technology

ICT (Don’t make this a P in both blocks)

ICT (Don’t make this a P in both blocks)

Sport (Don’t make this a P in both Blocks) Sport

(Don’t make this a P in both Blocks)

Signed (student) practice form Date: practice form Signed (parent) practice form Date: practice form

DEADLINE: Friday 9th March

Options Progression This sheet will give you some idea of courses that would be useful for you to select if you have certain careers in mind.

All careers and employment demand good standards in the core subjects of Maths and English.

Career Subjects Art and Design careers/Photography/Animation Art/Product Design/possibly ICT Fashion and Textiles Textiles Hair and Beauty Art can develop creative skills and Science is

useful for hair and beauty products Creative Print/News/Magazines/Journalism Product Design/Art Film/TV/Journalism/Marketing/Advertising Art /Foreign Languages can be useful Music and Performance Industries/Dance/Musical Theatre

Music/Performing Arts

Motor trades Core subjects of Maths/English/Science

Transport and Logistics Geography/ICT and Sciences can be useful Construction Trades like carpentry etc. Resistant Materials /Maths and English Town Planning/Air Traffic Control Geography Travel and Tourism/Conservation/Surveying Geography Food and Nutrition/Hospitality and Hotels/Chefs Food Use of Languages in Tourism/Journalism/Civil Service and Hotel work

French

Air Steward Geography / Languages / Food Librarian/Tourist Guide/Archaeologist History Politics/Museums/Genealogist History Full range of Professional Science based careers

Triple Science

Medical Professions/Conservation/Zoology/Engineering/ Architecture/Aerospace

Triple Science

Animal Welfare Triple Science Countryside and Wildlife Triple Science/Geography Use of languages in: Immigration/Security Forces/Education

French/Spanish

Legal careers Any subjects but History and Foreign Languages can be useful

Uniform services Inc. Armed Services and Police

Core subjects of English and Maths but study of Foreign Language can be useful but not essential

Childcare / Health Care/NHS Careers/Social Work/Housing

Science. Triple Science important for professional levels of NHS

Sports Professions/Outdoor Pursuits BTEC Sport Information Technology: Software and Hardware/IT Technician

ICT

Gaming ICT/Art Web Design/Graphic Design/Product Design ICT/Art/Product Design 3D Design/Product Design/Graphic Design Product Design/Art Accountancy/E Commerce/Small Business/Finance

ICT

Investment/Banking/Marketing/Sales ICT

ART Qualification: GCSE Status: Optional (Block C) 3 lessons per week* Tiers of entry: 9-1 What you will study:

• 2D materials such as pencils, charcoal, water

colours, oil pastels, cut work and acrylic paint • 3D and mixed media materials such as papier

mache, clay and card sculpture • New skills such as mixed media, printmaking

(Lino and collagraph), sculpture, photography and Photoshop

Assessments/Coursework:

You will learn through:

• Recording from observation using different materials including digital photography

• Analysing and studying artists’ work • ICT and books • Experimenting with 2D and 3D materials • Developing practical skills through designing and

making • Your own creativity and inspirations • Talking and writing about your own and others art work

*Showing commitment to this subject outside of lesson times is beneficial to achieving the best possible grades. Completing homework, attending regular lunchtime and after school sessions is expected in order to reach your full potential.

For further information, see Miss Tonkin.

Unit 1 (portfolio) = 60% of your final mark is made up of assessed coursework projects which are completed in class. Unit 2 (externally set task) =40% of your final mark is from the terminal exam. The exam is practical and is taught every lesson with an un-aided 10 hour exam at the end. In both unit 1 and 2 you are assessed on your ability to provide evidence of drawing and written annotation.

LIFE SKILLS- Citizenship Qualification: OCR GCSE Citizenship Status: Optional (Block B)

Tiers of entry: Grades 1-9

Citizenship is an exciting course where you learn and debate about local, national and global issues e.g. (Citizen’s rights, the Iraq war, Palestinian/Israel conflict,

terrorism, the age of criminal responsibility, the Hillsborough disaster, dangerous dogs, independence, the role of the media, the economy and who should get what and

why, the work of charities and pressure groups ) It can help you to move on and study A Levels in Citizenship, Law or Politics and even on to Higher Education.

What you will study:

1. Rights, the law and the legal system in England and Wales. 2. Democracy and government. 3. The UK and the wider world.

Assessments: There are regular end of unit assessments that let pupils and parents know about progress and how to improve. In year 11, there is a100% exam which includes

25% Multiple choice questions on Citizenship where the answer is already there, you just need to find the right one. 50% Citizenship in action- where you plan and complete a practical project aimed at delivering a benefit or change for others in society i.e. refugees, the homeless 25% Our rights, our society and our world Question types: multiple-choice, short answer, source-based questions and essays.

You will learn through: • Written exercises • Use of ICT (YouTube clips, the media) • Practical Assignments/Activities • Group discussion • Preparing and making presentations

For further information see Ms Mohamed or Mr Patel in the Exploration Zone.

GCSE In Design Technology Qualification: GCSE grade 1-9

Curriculum Updates: What has changed

What you will study:

Assessment: How your ability is measured

50%- NEA Coursework Unit (40 hours) 50% Terminal Exam unit (2 hours)

Content: What you will learn The new qualification is modern and relevant, so students can learn about contemporary technologies, materials and processes, as well as established practices. Students will use their creativity and imagination to design and make prototypes that solve real and relevant problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values.

With the focus placed firmly on academic knowledge teaching of the new GCSE would focus more

heavily on scientific principles in design situations. This means learning how to use scientific experiments and mathematical calculations to help solve design problems! These are practical skills

that employers value

This more professional approach is also reflected in the coursework requirements teaching will focus on areas such as 3d hand sketching, isometric drawing and arts and crafts practical skills like use of

the woodworking lathe or soft soldering or brazing metals. It will not be an ICT heavy course.

For further information, see Mr Hallett (1-9 with graphics), Mr Newbold, Mr Cook (1-9 with Resistant Materials) Mr Marston (1-9 with graphics and resistant materials)

or Miss Sagoo (1-9 with textiles)

This new GCSE course is the replacement for all previous GCSE courses with the exception of Food Technology which has had its own separate qualification since 2016. Separate GCSE qualifications in electronics, graphics, resistant materials product design or textiles no longer exist from 2017 under any exam board. This new “all in one” course is an academically focused qualification. The exam content has been raised to an equal 50/50 % weighting with coursework. 15% of the final 2 ½ hour exam will be science and 15% will be maths. Coursework has been reduced to one project with a choice of two project themes or briefs being set by the exam board. The whole coursework project must be completed in the final year (Y11), the project briefs will y be released at the end of Y10. Students will be expected to undertake a variety of theoretical and project based learning tasks over the initial years of the course where they develop a wider understanding of all of the material areas (textiles, electronics and resistant materials including card and paper) drawing on their experiences at KS3. This breadth of knowledge will be required for the exam. Y8 students select a particular material area as part of their options choice to specialise in for their final year coursework project and one of the specialist sections of their final exam.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE GCSE Qualification: 2 GCSEs Status: Compulsory 5 lessons per week in Yr. 10 and Yr.11 Tier of entry: There is only one tier of entry.

Grades 9-1 Exam board: AQA

What you will study:

• Shakespeare • Poetry Anthology and other poems • A 19th century novel • A 20th century novel OR play • Non-fiction texts • Writing for different audiences and purposes • Delivering a presentation.

Examinations:

• There are no controlled assessments or coursework pieces.

• Both Language and Literature are 100% examination.

• You will sit two exams for English Language – each is one hour and 45 minutes and each is worth 50%.

• You will sit two exams for English Literature – one lasting one hour and 45 minutes and worth 40% (Shakespeare and 19th prose), the other lasting two hours and 15 minutes and worth 60% (Poetry and 20th century prose/drama)

• All examinations will be sat at the end of Year 11 with the potential for early entry in Literature at the end of Year 10.

• You will experience mock examinations in both Year 10 and Year 11.

You will learn through: • Written exam work. • Spoken Language activities. • Reading a variety of texts. • Writing a variety of responses for varied

audiences. • Independent revision – revision guides can be

purchased. For further information, see Mrs Roberts.

Foundation Learning Qualification: Aim SEFL Award Awards SEFL Certificate SEFL Diploma

Tiers of entry: Entry Level 3 Level 1 (= Grade 1 at GCSE) What you will study:

Assessments/Coursework

You will learn through:

For further information, see Mrs Glasby in Reflection.

In Foundation Learning you will do units of work that help build skills of teamwork, confidence, health education and skills for work. This qualification is recognised by Colleges.

The course is 100% course work. This is presented as evidence to demonstrate the skills needed to pass that unit. Once you have passed enough units you can achieve the Award, then the Certificate and, eventually, the Diploma.

In Foundation Learning you will learn actively – by doing activities that show you have built the skills to pass a unit.

Presentations. Group work. Role play. Diary. Posters. Displays. Discussion. Practical tasks.

Portfolio. Projects. Photos. Video clips.

Status: 3 or 6 lessons a week (in block A and/or B)

FOOD PREPARATION AND NUTRITION Qualification: GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition Status: Optional: 3 lessons per week (Block D)

What you will study:

Assessment/Examination

You will learn through:

Please note: Food and Catering does involve a large amount practical work and it will be necessary for students to source and purchase ingredients on a weekly basis in order to

participate in the practical sessions. Students will also need to purchase an A3 presentation folder for their coursework and a USB stick.

For further information, see Miss Upton or Miss Parra

• Ingredients and food commodities

• Planning recipes and menus

• Food safety and hygiene

• Food, diet, health, nutrition

• Food choice

• Functions of ingredients and scientific investigations

• Processes and practical skills

• Food provenience

Assessment 3 units: There are 2 internally – assessed non examination assessments and the third is externally assessed exam. NEA 1 exam: Food investigation task (15%) Learners will produce a report on the functional and chemical characteristics of ingredients/food products. They will research and show their finding from experiments and observations. NEA 2 exam: Food preparation task (35%) Learners will undertake an extended project that is based upon a theme given by the exam board for example this could be relating to a specific dietary need, a world cuisine or ethical products. Final examination: External Assessment written exam (50%)

• Designing and making skills. • Make/ modify food products for specified occasions or groups of people. • Evaluate work produced for its suitability and aesthetic appeal. • Practical tasks – developing new skills

– experimenting with ingredients • Examine the functions of food through experiments and investigations • Use ICT to analyse, evaluate and develop products

FRENCH Qualification: GCSE Status: Optional (Block A or B) 3 lessons per week Tiers of entry: Foundation (Grades 1-5) & Higher (Grades 4-9) What you will study:

Assessments

You will learn through:

For further information, see Mrs Preston.

• Identity and culture family, free time, festivals, techology, etc... • Local and global town, health, holidays, environment, charity, etc... • School and work school life, studies, careers, etc...

There will be 4 exams at the end of Y11, each counting for 25% of the final grade. • Listening: 35-45min

8 small tasks: tick boxes, multiple choices, answering questions, etc... • Speaking: 7-12 min

role play, picture based discussion, conversation on 2 themes • Reading: 45-60 min

8 small tasks: tick boxes, multiple choice, etc..., translation into English • Writing: 1h-1h15

message, 40 words (Found. only), structured task, 90 words, translation into French, open ended task, 150 words (Higher only)

• Listening, Reading and Writing activities • Speaking in the target language in the classroom • Games and ICT • Exam style tasks

GEOGRAPHY Qualification: GCSE Status: Optional 3 lessons per week Grades: 9-1 Exam Board: OCR A The new Geography GCSE will enable you understand the interactions between people and environments and the changes in places and processes over space and time. You will develop a range of skills including those used in fieldwork, maps, GIS, using secondary sources. This course is both challenging and rewarding. It will challenge you to study a lot of content in depth. This will need you to use your literacy and numeracy skills. GCSE Geography requires students to be committed to regular study at home throughout the whole course. What you will study:

Assessments Component 1: Living in the UK today. Exam Assessment-30% of total grade Component 2: The World Around us. Exam Assessment-30% of total grade Component 3: Geographical skills. Exam Assessment- 40% of total grade

For further information, see Mrs Ward, Mr Hollis, Ms Botting or Mr Bailey.

• Topic 1: Ecosystems of the planet (eg. Rainforests, coral reefs, deserts, temperate

forests, polar regions) • Topic 2: Environmental threats (climate change, drought, El Nino, tropical storms) • Topic 3: People of the planet (development, urbanisation, favelas) • Topic 4: Landscapes of the UK (river and coastal landscapes). • Topic 5: People of the UK (ageing population, sustainable cities, migration) • Topic 6: UK Environmental Challenges (energy, extreme weather events) • Topic 7: Geographical Skills and fieldwork (how to investigate a physical and human

hypothesis)

HISTORY Qualification: GCSE History Status: Optional (Block A or B) 3 lessons per week Tiers of entry: GCSE Grades 9-1 What you will study: The course will cover British and World history between 500-2000. The modules are as follows-

• The Elizabethan age 1558-1603 (25% 1 hour exam) • The USA: A nation of contrasts 1910-1929 (25% 1 hour exam) • The development of Germany 1919-1991 (20% 45 minute exam) • Changes in health and medicine 500-present day (30% 75 minute exam)

Assessment

There is no longer a controlled assessment module in history. This means that you will have 4 exams all taking place at the end of year 11. Each exam will focus on different skills including your ability to-

• Analyse sources considering their reliability and utility. • Recall detailed information including facts, names

and dates to explain key events in history. • Write essays comparing the significance of different

aspects of a topic. • Discuss and evaluate changes over long periods of

time. You will learn through:

For further information see Mrs Newton

• Written and Mental exercises • Analysing cartoons • Using a wide range of sources including diaries,

letters and films • Essays • Investigations • Debates • Exam techniques and practice • Data sets • IPad fact hunts

Technical Awards Information Technology Qualification: 1 GCSE Equivalent Status: Optional Block C or D Tier of entry: 2 tiers of entry:

Level 2 and Level 1 Grades 9-1

Exam board: Pearson Edexcel

What you will study:

• Current and emerging digital technology • Impact of digital technology • Safe, secure and responsible IT practice • Analysis of data and decisions made in

organisations • Develop, test, use and review a

spreadsheet model • Prepare, develop and optimise assets for

an interactive product • Design and interactive product

Internal and External Assessment:

• Component 2 and 3 internal controlled assessments @ 30% each.

• Component 1 is externally assessed as an examination @ 40%.

• Examination is 75 minutes • All examinations will be sat at the end of

Year 11.

You will learn through: • Practical coursework activities using a

given brief. • Research and design development CAB. • Examination resources, past papers, walk

and talk mocks and marked mock examinations.

For further information, see Mrs Shaw.

MATHEMATICS Qualification: GCSE Status: Compulsory 5 (Yr. 9) lessons per week 4 (Yr. 10) 5 (Yr. 11) Tiers of entry: Foundation (Grades 1-5) Higher (Grades 4-9) What you will study:

• Using and applying mathematics • Number • Algebra • Ratio, proportion and rates of change • Geometry and measures • Probability • Statistics

Assessment: Assessment is through three 1 hour 30 minutes terminal papers at the end of year 11 (One non-calculator and two calculator papers).

You will learn through:

• Written and Mental exercises • Problem solving • Using ICT • Investigations • Practical activities

For further information, See Ms Smith, Mr Chander or Mr Kachhela

MUSIC

Qualification: BTEC Level1/Level 2 First Award in Music Status: Optional (Block C) 3 lessons per week

Tiers of entry:

Level 1/ Level 2 First Award in Music (equivalent to GCSE 9-1)

What you will study: • The Music Industry. • Managing a Music Product. • Music Production and

composing. • Solo and ensemble

performing.

You will learn through:

• Exploring the Music Industry and music genres.

• Learning how to create a music recording and producing a CD.

• Preparing music for a live performance, on your own and in a group.

• Practicing at least one musical instrument of your choice and using music technology.

Assessments/coursework:

The course will have a mixture of external and internal assessment. If successful, the qualification you gain will be equivalent to a GCSE 9-4 grade. You will receive a Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*.

If you take Music you will also have the opportunity to gain extra qualifications in any of the following instruments – Bass Guitar, Bassoon, Clarinet, Dhol, Drum Kit, Electronic Keyboard, Flute, Guitar, Pitched Percussion, Saxophone, Trumpet or other Brass instrument and Violin.

For further information, see Mr Allison or Mr Singh.

BTEC Level 1 / 2 Tech Award in PERFORMING ARTS – (Drama or Dance)

Qualification: BTEC (Pearson) Status: Optional (Block C) 3 lessons per week Tiers of Entry: Level 1 / Level 2 (Level 2 Pass = 5, merit = 6 and Distinction = 7, Distinction * = 7)

What you will study:

The Course is split into 3 Components that look at different areas of drama: Component 1: 36 GLH. In Component 1 you will research and understand three different styles of drama or dance. You will; attend practical workshops in all three styles and write notes on the production elements of the performances, you will also observe many professional examples of these works. Assessment work – Presentation of knowledge learnt towards the end of the year once Component 1 and 2 are completed. Component 2: 36 GLH. In Component 2 you will practically develop your performing skills and techniques through workshops and live performances. Assessment work – A performance to a live audience of one style of drama or dance studied. A log book written evidence that shows understanding and progression. Component 3: 48 GLH. In Component 3 you will take part in a group performance of drama or dance, that will focus on a given stimulus set by the examining board in January of your Year 11 (max group – 7 and min group – 3. 10-15 minute performance). Assessment Work – Three written controlled assessments and final performance to a live audience. You will learn through:

• Working in mixed groups with people you know and people you don’t. • Watching and creating live theatre and then reviewing it. • Taking part in various practical tasks, workshops and performances. Incorporating many

different styles of dance or drama. • Writing documentary response in log books and being filmed for examination. • Sitting written exams. • Creating presentations. • Performing in front of an audience.

For any more information please see Mrs Boyce, Mrs Bradbury or Miss Bradshaw

RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Qualification: GCSE Status: Optional (Block B) Exam Board: EDUQAS 3 lessons per week Tiers of entry: One level (Grades 9-1)

Religious Studies is offering a brand new course that develops communication skills and helps

students to clearly learn how to express themselves. It also looks at BIG questions like “Why does evil exist?” and “What is the meaning of life?”

RS is for people who love thinking outside the box!

What you will study:

1.Philosophical and Ethical studies in the Modern World:

Theme 1: Issues of Relationships Theme 2: Issues of Life and Death Theme 3: Issues of Good and Evil Theme 4: Issues of Human Rights

2. Christianity – Beliefs & Teachings and Religious Practices 3. Islam– Beliefs & Teachings and Religious practices

Assessment:

You will learn through:

For further information, see Mrs Topley, Ms Razak or Mrs Skemp

There are three exams at the end of Year 11, one paper for each religion and one for the philosophy and ethics modules: 1. Religious, Philosophical and Ethical Studies in the Modern World – written 2 hour exam (50%) 2. Study of Christianity – written 1 hour exam (25%) 3. Study of Islam– written 1 hour exam (25%)

N.B. There is no coursework or Controlled Assessment

• Debates • Visits from speakers • Trips • Investigations and research • Using ICT • Exam techniques and practice • Written and Mental exercises • Investigating case studies • Group work

SCIENCE Qualification: 2 GCSEs Status: Compulsory-5 lessons per week Tiers of entry: Foundation (Grades 5-1) Higher (Grades 9-4) What you will study:

Life and Environmental Science Atoms Cells The Environment Organ Systems in animals and plants How organisms change over time Physical Science Understanding materials Forces over very small and large distances Changes in Motion and Chemical Changes The Earth’s material resources and energy generation

Assessments/Coursework

You will learn through:

## Your science teacher will discuss with you

which course is best for you ##

For further information, see Mr Sheikh

• There are six exams, each lasting an hour

and a quarter to be taken in summer Y11. • There is no coursework and scientific skills are

now assessed by the exams.

• A combination of theory and

practical work • On-line resources will allow you

access to the course materials at home

SCIENCE (TRIPLE) Qualification: GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics Status: Optional. 6 lessons per week Tiers of entry: Foundation (Grades 5-1) Higher (Grades 9-4) Entry Requirement: You will need to have achieve consistently high grades and be recommended by your teacher to be selected What you will study: Biology Human Physiology, Homeostasis, Environment and Genetics Chemistry Metals, Structure and bonding and Reaction Rates Physics Energy, Forces, Radiation, The Universe and Electricity

Assessments/Coursework:

You will learn through:

## Your science teacher will discuss with you which course is best for you ##

For further information, see Mr Sheikh

• There are two exams, each lasting an hour

and three quarters to be taken in summer Y11 for each of the subjects, 6 in total.

• There is no coursework and scientific skills are now assessed by the exams.

• This subject is very academic; books are

used extensively. • Practical work • On-line resources

Physical Education

Sport Options 2018

Qualification: OCR Cambridge National Certificate in Sport Studies Status: Optional Tiers of entry: 9-1 Level 2 / 1 GCSE equivalent.

What you will study:

How you will be assessed:

You will learn through:

What can I study next?

• Practical work • Presenting and leading • Using ICT • Learning the theory behind sport,

leadership, media, practical performance and contemporary issues in sport.

Sport Studies Unit RO51: Contemporary issues in sport Sport Studies Unit RO52: Developing sports skills Sport Studies Unit RO53: Sports leadership Sport Studies Unit RO54: Sport and the media

The course will consist of 4, 60 mark units. 1 hour written exam Contemporary issues in sport (60 marks) Coursework & Practical assessment Developing sports skills (60 marks) Coursework & Practical assessment Sports leadership (60 marks) Coursework Sport and the media (60 marks)

The course offers direct progression onto BTEC Sport National Programmes (A – Level equivalent) A Level Physical Education.

What careers are there in sport?

Courses are subject to DFES & OFQUAL accreditation 2018 – 2020 and students will be selected upon individual requirements.

For further information, see Mr Stretton or your PE teacher.

Coach – many different sports, Physical Education Instructor, Marketing and Promotions Coordinator, Physical Therapist, Medical Assistant, Sports Massage Therapist, Sports and Fitness Nutritionist, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Exercise Physiologist, Sports Physician, Sports Psychologist, Sports News Reporter, Radio Sports Producer, Internet Sports Producer, Sports Writer, Sports Photographer, Physical Education (P.E.) Teacher, Youth Sports Administrator, Sporting Goods Store Manager / Salesperson.