Year 8 Options booklet 2017 by Mulberry Academy Shoreditch

Year 8 Options Book 2017-2018

A message to all Year 8 students from the Acting Head of School Welcome to the next step on your academic journey. The decisions you take now will significantly shape your future, whether in employment or further studies. You should seek advice and guidance from your tutor, subject teachers, careers staff and, of course, your family. In the recent options assemblies you have already received lots of important information about the subjects that you will be offered next year. This booklet contains all this information and more to help you make your choices. Year 8 Options Evening on Tuesday 28th March will be a further opportunity for you to raise any questions you might have about the courses offered. The Options Form to make your choices is included in this pack. You must hand your form to your tutor by Thursday 30th March 2017. You should receive your curriculum offer in May 2017. It may not be possible for all of you to receive your first choice subjects in all areas, which is why weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re asking you to list your preferences. If you have any concerns about the curriculum offers you receive please see your tutor, Ms Constable or Ms Gibson immediately. This is a very exciting time for all of you. Please make sure that you ask as many questions as you need to and listen carefully to the advice you are given. I wish you every success with your choices. Ms Montgomerie Acting Head of School

Year 8 Options Booklet – Academic Year 2017/2018

Subject: English Language Faculty: English Exam Board: AQA “I admire people who dare to take language, English, and understand it and understand the melody” Maya Angelou

Access Criteria:

Subject Topics covered:

English language is a core subject that all students will study. Students will learn to investigate and analyse language and to experiment and use language creatively.

Creative writing – descriptive and persuasive Literary non-fiction reading Literary fiction text reading

Course Assessment: Paper 1 – Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing – Written Exam - 50%

Examination skills: Reading and responding to non-fiction texts. Writing producing discursive and descriptive writing.

Paper 2 – Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives – Written Exam - 50%

Careers this course will help you to access: • • • • •

Writer Journalist Business person Teaching Lawyer

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees): English Language English Literature Media Studies

The key contact for English is: Ms Kraemer, Director of Learning, English

Further Reading: Guardian, Times, Independent and Telegraph newspapers. Notes on a small Island, Bill Bryson

“From English language I know how to analyse, interpret and access all subjects” 4 Ywen Chen, Year 10

Year 8 Options Booklet – Academic Year 2017/2018

Subject: English Literature Faculty: English Exam Board: AQA “That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you're not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong” F. Scott Fitzgerald

Access Criteria:

Subject Topics covered:

Students will study English literature alongside English language. Candidates will experience a range of Literature with a wide variety of appeal drawn from contemporary and modern texts from across the globe.

Macbeth By William Shakespeare

Course Assessment:

A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens: Study of a 19th Century novel

Paper 1 – Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel – Written exam – 40%

An Inspector calls By J.B. Priestley: study of a 20th Century play

Paper 2 – Modern texts and Poetry – Written exam – 60%

Poetry across the ages

Careers this course will help you to access:

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees):

• Writer

English Literature English Language Media Studies

• Journalist • Business person • Teaching • Lawyer

The key contact for English is: Ms Kraemer, Director of Learning, English

Further Reading: An Inspector calls, JB Priestley A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens Macbeth, William Shakespeare Ask English teachers for recommended novels; everything helps!

“English literature helps break the boundaries between reality and fiction” Tahmidul Amin, Year 11

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Subject: Mathematics Faculty: Mathematics Exam Board: Edexcel “Mathematics is the Queen of the sciences” Carl Friedrich Gauss Access Criteria: GCSE mathematics is a core subject and is therefore studied by all students. An open-minded approach to problem solving is a must!

Course Assessment: Students will sit tiered exams at the end of the course in Year 11. Tiers are Foundation and Higher.

Subject Topics covered: As well as teaching analytical and problem solving skills, the Maths GCSE also covers content on: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Number Algebra Ratio, Proportion & Rates of Change Geometry & Measures Probability Statistics

Students of both tiers will sit three exams: Paper 1: Non-Calculator (33.33%) Paper 2: Calculator (33.33%) Paper 3: Calculator (33.33%)

Careers this course will help you to access: Mathematics teaches patience, discipline, and problemsolving skills. A strong background in mathematics opens up many career opportunities. Careers requiring maths: • • • • • •

Accountant Banker Computer Programmer Doctor Engineer Scientist

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees): A Levels in:

Degrees in:

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Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology Computer Science Economics

Mathematics Engineering Physics Chemistry Biology Economics Computer Science

The key contact for Mathematics is: Miss Gibson Assistant Vice-Principal, Mathematics

Further Reading: •

The Man Who Counted, Malba Tahan

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Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics: Higher Student Book (Edexcel GCSE Maths 2015

“Maths has excelled my problem solving skills outside the classroom and in a world of problems and change” Amin Uddin, Year 13 6

Year 8 Options Booklet – Academic Year 2017/2018

Subject: Combined Science, Triple Sciences Faculty: Science Exam Board: AQA “You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him discover it in himself” Galileo

Access Criteria:

Subject Topics covered:

Science is a core subject, so all students will study it. All students following the Ebacc pathway will study combined, with many being given the opportunity to study Triple Sciences

Biology: Cell biology; Organisation; Infection and response; Bioenergetics; Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and evolution; Ecology Chemistry: Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure and the properties of matter: Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; Energy changes; The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; Using resources. Physics: Forces; Energy; Waves; Electricity; Magnetism and electromagnetism; Particle model of matter; Atomic structure

Course Assessment: All assessment is exam based at the end of Year 11

Careers this course will help you to access: • Medicine • Pharmaceuticals • Patent Law • PhD, Research and Development • Banking

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees): A Levels: Biology, Chemistry, Physics Degrees: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Medicine and many others.

• Engineering • Education • Ophthalmology •Dentistry

The key contact for Science is: Mrs Scales, Director of Learning, Science

Further Reading: GCSE Bitesize, A short history of nearly everything, by Bill Bryson

“I love learning not only what the world around us is like, but also why 7 it is that way” Year 9 student

Year 8 Options Booklet – Academic Year 2017/2018

Subject: Geography Faculty: Humanities Exam Board: Edexcel “Geography opens your eyes to the world we live in” Michael Palin, Actor Access Criteria:

Subject Topics covered:

Geography is suitable for students who are working at a level 5c or above by the end of Year 8 in Humanities.

Human Geography: • Why are some countries’ populations growing and some shrinking? • Why is the UK rich but Bangladesh poor ? • Why are there so many jobs in London and not in parts of the countryside ? • Why do people move from one country to another and how does that affect?

Course Assessment: Written examination: 100% (three exams) Field Trips: One human and one physical Foundation or Higher tier of entry. A geographical enquiry where students collect primary and secondary data on a geographical theme, refine and present describe explain and analysing their data before they make geographical conclusions.

Careers this course will help you to access: • • • • • • • • • • •

Town Planning Environmental Protection / consultancy Hydrologist / Geologist / Meteorologist Travel / Tourism Travel writing Cartographer Surveyor Estate management Transport planning International development charity work Outdoor activities instructor

Physical Geography: • Why do volcanoes explode? • Why does the sea eat away at the coastline? • Why do rivers flood? Geography Skills and World Challenges: • Map and graph skills • Climate change • Sustainable Development

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees): Geography Economics Business Law Environmental Protection Travel and Tourism Studies Leisure and Tourism Geology/ Surveying / Meteorology Urban planning

The key contact for Geography is: Miss McRill, Learning area manager, Geography

Further Reading: Royal Geographic Society www.rgs.org National Geographic The Geographical Association GCSE Bitesize Geography Ordnance Survey

“Geography helps me understand how and why the world is changing in the 21st century” Mohamed Sufiyan, Year 12 8

Year 8 Options Booklet – Academic Year 2017/2018

Subject: History Faculty: Humanities Exam Board: AQA “If you don't know history, then you don't know anything. You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree” Michael Crichton

Access Criteria:

History is suitable for students who are working at a grade 3 or above by the end of Year 8 in Humanities. It requires students to write essays, examine interpretations and sources and be able to make and support arguments using detailed factual evidence.

Course Assessment: Assessment is by two exams in Year 11, each worth 50%

Subject Topics covered: Paper One: Understanding the modern world Section A: Germany 1890-1945: Democracy and Dictatorship Section B: Conflict and Tension between East and West 1945-1972 Paper Two: Shaping the Nation Section A: Britain: health and the people c.1000present day Section B: Elizabethan England c.1568-1603

Careers this course will help you to access: • • • • • • •

Historian Law (e.g. solicitor, barrister) Banking History Teacher Museum curator Archivist Accountant

The key contact for History is: Miss Quick, Learning Area Manager, History

Further Reading: Non-fiction: Hitler 1936-45: Nemesis (Ian Kershaw); The War of the World (Niall Ferguson) Fiction: Goodnight Mr Tom, The Book Thief. BBC History Magazine

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees): A Levels: History, Sociology, English Literature, RE Degree courses: History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Politics, Economics, Law

“I love GCSE History because I find it fascinating to learn about how much people’s lives have changed. We’ve learned a lot about how different groups have been discriminated against in the past and how they fought for their rights, which is really inspiring.” Darnell Copeland, Year 11

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Subject: Psychology Faculty: Humanities Exam Board: AQA Wilhelm Wundt: the father of modern psychology

"The brain is wider than the sky” Emily Dickinson

Sigmund Freud: the founding father of psychoanalysis

Access Criteria:

Subject Topics covered:

Psychology is a purely exam based subject which requires you to write essays. Students will be given clear guides on how to write essays, but please note that an ability to research independently and express theoretical ideas in writing is essential.

Core areas will be studied through two units:

Course Assessment: Psychology is a 100% exam based course. Each unit will be assessed at the end of Year 11 in two 105mins written examinations. There is no Controlled Assessment (coursework). Unit 1: Social, Biological and Developmental Psychology. Unit 2: Individual Differences, Cognitive Psychology and Research Methods.

Unit 1: Social, Biological and Developmental Psychology. We look at • Memory • Perception • Development • Research methods Unit 2: Individual Differences, Cognitive Psychology and Research Methods. We look at Social influence • Language, thought and communication • Brain and neuropsychology • Psychological problems including depression and addiction. We explore areas such as nature versus nurture, mental illness, how we remember, and why people develop differently. There is a strong scientific focus so you will learn lots about research methods along the way as well. If you are interested in finding out why people behave the way they do or how the brain works then psychology could be for you.

Careers this course will help you to access:

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees):

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Psychologist Sports Psychologist Social worker, Care worker Medicine Human Resources Marketing Therapy Counselling Facilitation

A- level Psychology A -Level Sociology Social work Medicine degree

The key contact for Psychology is: Miss Davis, Director of Learning, Humanities

Further Reading: AQA Psychology website Exam specification: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology/gcse/p sychology-4180

“Psychology keeps me thinking about thinking” Year 13 student

Year 8 Options Booklet – Academic Year 2017/2018

Subject: Sociology Faculty: Humanities Exam Board: AQA “The function of sociology, as of every science, is to reveal that which is hidden” Pierre Bourdieu

Access Criteria:

Subject Topics covered:

Sociology is a purely exam based subject which requires students to write essays. Students will be given clear guides on how to write essays, but please note that an ability to express ideas in writing is essential.

Sociology is the study of human society; it draws on a variety of viewpoints in order to understand the social world around us. You will learn about how society shapes people’s ideas and behaviours and you will relate this to your own experiences of living in British society. You will also study how societies change over time and how society differs across cultures.

Course Assessment: Sociology a 100% exam based course. There is no coursework. You will sit two 105 minute exams at the end of year 11. In order to prepare you for the exam, you will be required to complete essays and shorter exam questions each week. Unit 1 is worth 50% Unit 2 is worth 50%

Careers this course will help you to access: Sociology enables you to access a wide range of careers, for example: • • • • • • •

Social Research Social Policy Journalism Probation Civil Service Marketing PR

Unit 1 The sociology of families and education Unit 2 The sociology of crime and deviance and social stratification

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees): This course develops analytical and critical thinking skills courses such as • Sociology • Criminology • Social Policy • Psychology • History • English Literature

The key contact for Sociology is: Miss Davis, Director of Learning, Humanities

Further Reading: Keep up to date with current issues by reading a quality broadsheet newspaper and watching and listening to news broadcasts.

“Sociology teaches you how people interact and gives you a wider knowledge of society that you just don’t get in other subjects” Sandhra Samkutty, Year 13

Year 8 Options Booklet – Academic Year 2017/2018

Subject: Spanish Faculty: Modern Foreign Languages

Exam Board: AQA

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart” Nelson Mandela

Access Criteria:

Subject Topics covered:

Students need to be highly motivated, with good prior attainment in their language learning as well as an interest in learning about the culture of countries where the language is spoken. The course requires an excellent memory, so commitment to learning vocabulary is essential.

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Course Assessment: Students are regularly assessed on the 4 key skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing in the target language, with examinations at the end of the course.

Communicating about myself Lifestyle Leisure and Travel Home and Environment Work and Education Culture and Language Awareness Language Learning Strategies

Whilst studying for your MFL GCSE, you may have the opportunity to take part in a trip abroad.

We aim for our students to be confident communicators, with highly developed strategies for language learning and an excellent grasp of grammar.

Careers this course will help you to access: Whichever career path you choose to follow, knowing a language will unlock doors for you along the way. As well as careers in travel, or translation and interpreting, many companies now look for employees with languages skills to complement their other qualifications. Each new language may add up to £5000 to your salary.

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees): To gain entry to a Russell Group University, you must have a GCSE in a Modern or Ancient Language. Many universities will offer you the exciting opportunity to study your main subject together with a language, and you will be able to spend a year abroad as part of your course.

The key contact for Languages is: Mr Law, Director of Learning, MFL

Further Reading: www.whystudylanguages.ac.uk

“A language is a gift that unlocks doors to the world. I intend to live, travel and work all over the globe, and it will be my knowledge of languages that will ensure I am successful.” 12 Annquetta Rudolph, Year 11

Year 8 Options Booklet – Academic Year 2017/2018

Subject: French Faculty: Modern Foreign Languages

Exam Board: AQA

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart” Nelson Mandela

Access Criteria:

Subject Topics covered:

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Course Assessment: Students are regularly assessed on the 4 key skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing in the target language, with examinations at the end of the course.

Communicating about myself Lifestyle Leisure and Travel Home and Environment Work and Education Culture and Language Awareness Language Learning Strategies

Whilst studying for your MFL GCSE, you may have the opportunity to take part in a trip abroad.

We aim for our students to be confident communicators, with highly developed strategies for language learning and an excellent grasp of grammar.

The key contact for Languages is: Mr Law, Director of Learning, MFL

Further Reading: www.whystudylanguages.ac.uk

Year 8 Options Booklet – Academic Year 2017/2018

Subject: Latin Faculty: Modern Foreign Languages Exam Board: AQA “Veni, Vidi, Vici [I came, I saw, I conquered]” Julius Caesar Access Criteria:

Subject Topics covered:

Students should have already studied Latin in Year 8. Students need to have keen analytical skills and enjoy problem-solving. An interest in history, culture and how Latin has shaped modern European languages is key.

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Course Assessment: Latin is composed of four exams at the end of the course: two language papers and two literature and history papers.

Careers this course will help you to access: Latin enables you to develop many transferable skills which are highly regarded and in demand in a whole range of careers due to its academic challenge. It is particularly valued in the following fields: • Law • Journalism • Media • Academia • Finance • Medicine

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Latin Language: Translation and Prose Composition (writing Latin) English Derivations from Latin Verse/ Prose Literature – to be confirmed by exam board Life in Roman Britain and Boudica Egypt in the Roman Times Roman Medicine and Science The Roman Army Roman Religion Roman Magic Roman Philosophy Roman Society and Politics Roman Entertainment – e.g. chariot racing and the theatre

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees): Latin A Level Modern Foreign Languages A Level Classics Degree English Degree History/ Ancient History and Archaeology Degree Law Degree Medicine Degree Modern Foreign Languages/ Linguistics Degree Philosophy Degree PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) Degree

The key contact for Latin is: Mr Law, Director of Learning, MFL

Further Reading: Horrible Histories: The Rotten Romans Horrible Histories: The Groovy Greeks Aeneas: Virgil’s Epic Retold For Younger Readers

“Any student who wishes to have a successful future should study Latin” Humaira Hoque, Year 11

Year 8 Options Booklet – Academic Year 2017/2018

Subject: Drama GCSE Faculty: Expressive Arts Exam Board: AQA “All the world’s a stage” William

Shakespeare

Access Criteria:

Subject Topics covered:

Ability to work in a collaborative, practical way. Willingness to take part in extra rehearsals. Enjoyment of performing or technical theatre. A good standard of written English.

Component 1: Devising

Course Assessment:

Component 2: Performance from Text

Component 1: Understanding Drama, written exam (40%)

Students will either perform in and/or design for two key extracts from a performance text

Component 2: Devising Drama, Practical (Coursework 40%)

Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice

Component 3: Texts in Practice, Practical (20%)

Careers this course will help you to access: This course will help you to present yourself confidently, whichever career you choose to pursue. You will learn how to project your voice and will be able to perform and present in front of an audience. More specifically, the following career could be a progression from the course:

Create and develop a devised piece from stimulus Performance piece or design realisation for this performance. Analyse and evaluate the devising process and performance.

Practical exploration and study of one complete performance text. Live theatre evaluation

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees): A Level Drama and Theatre Studies BTEC Performing Arts BA (Hons) Drama and Performing Arts Drama School

§ Actor or actress in television, film or theatre. § Technical theatre or film production. § Teaching (Drama and English)

The key contact for Drama is: Miss Higdon, Learning Area Manager, Drama

Further Reading: AQA Drama student book GCSE Bitesize Drama book

“Drama has helped me to present myself confidently, whichever career I choose to go into” Tito Bolaji, Year 11

Year 8 Options Booklet – Academic Year 2017/2018

Subject: Music GCSE Faculty: Expressive Arts Exam Board: Edexcel “Without music, life would be a mistake” Friedrich Nietzsche

Access Criteria:

Subject Topics covered:

Ability to work in a collaborative, practical way. Willingness to take part in extra rehearsals. Enjoyment of listening to music, you have lots of musical ideas and you enjoy singing or playing an instrument. A good standard of written English.

Unit 1: Performing Music (30%) • Students will perform as a soloist • Students will perform as part of an ensemble • Students will be assessed through recording, notated scores or written commentary

Course Assessment: Component 1: Performing (Controlled Assessment 30%) Component 2: Composing (Controlled Assessment 30%) Component 3: Appraising (Exam 40%)

Careers this course will help you to access: This course will help you to both work independently and as part of a team presenting yourself confidently. More specifically, the following career could be a progression from the course: • • • •

Singer/songwriter/composer for film music Recording artist Music therapist Music Teacher

Unit 2: Composing Music (30%) • Students will produce two compositions, or • Students will produce two arrangements, or • Students will produce one composition and one arrangement • Students will be assessed through recordings, notated scores or written commentary Unit 3: Listening and Appraising (40%) • Students will have a written exam where they will respond to questions relating to four areas of music, western classical music, popular music, music in the 20th century and world music

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees): A Level Music A Level Music Technology BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Diploma in Creative Media Numerous Music degrees

The key contact for Music is: Mr Slater, Learning Area Manager, Music

Further Reading: Edexcel Music student book

Year 8 Options Booklet – Academic Year 2017/2018

Subject: Physical Education Faculty: Expressive Arts Exam Board: Edexcel “Exercise and recreation are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary, because health is worth more than learning” Thomas Jefferson

Access Criteria: You enjoy practical lessons and are involved in extra curricular sports clubs either at school or outside of school. Physical Education will provide you with the knowledge needed to study a sports-related career or a career in medicine.

Course Assessment: Component 1: Fitness and Body Systems (Exam 36%) Component 2: Health and Performance (Exam 24%)

Subject Topics covered: Component 1: Fitness and Body Systems • Applied anatomy and physiology • Movement analysis • Physical training • Use of data Component 2: Health and Performance • Health, fitness and well-being • Sport psychology • Socio-cultural influences • Use of data

Component 3: (Controlled Assessment 30%)

Component 3: Practical Performance • Skills during individual and team activities • General performance skills

Careers this course will help you to access:

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees):

Aside from the academic knowledge that this course delivers you will develop leadership and confidence which are skills that employers are looking for. Employment opportunities include: • • • • •

Sports Physiotherapists Sports Doctor Leisure Centre Manager Personal Trainer Civil Service (Police, Fire Brigade, Armed Forces)

The key contact for GCSE PE is:

A Level Physical Education BTEC Sport Level 3 Sports Science degree BA(Hons) Physical Education

Ms Peters, Learning Area Manager, PE

“PE will help develop your confidence, your leadership and improve your practical performance”

Further Reading:

Yubaidul Hussain, Year 11

Edexcel GCSE Physical Education

Year 8 Options Booklet – Academic Year 2017/2018

Subject: Art Faculty: Creative Technologies Exam Board: Edexcel “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time” Thomas Merton

Access Criteria:

Subject Topics covered:

Students must be curious about the world around them and have an interest in exploring their ideas through different mediums. Students must have a commitment to independent, project-based learning.

Students will develop their analytical and cultural understanding. They will learn about experimentation and development by taking ideas and exploring them through different mediums. Throughout they will learn how to record ideas in different imaginative ways and make insightful observations. Their personal response is integral throughout.

Course Assessment:

Technical skills to be developed: • Observational drawing • Portraiture • Painting • Model making • Critical and evaluation skills

Component 1: Personal Portfolio (60%) Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (40%)

Students will be given the opportunity to collaborate with professional artists, culminating in a public exhibition of their work.

Careers this course will help you to access: • • • • • • • •

Art Architecture Photography & Film Set Design Interior Design Textiles Graphic & Product Design Games Design

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees): Photography A Level Art Foundation Course (Higher National Diploma) Art, Photography and Design related degrees, for example, Art History, Architecture, Fine Art.

The key contact for Art is: Ms Austin, Learning Area Manager, Art

Further Reading: The Art Book, Phaidon WAYS OF SEEING:: JOHN BERGER Shock of the new: Robert Hughes.

“Art has changed the way I see the world around me” Year 11 student

Year 8 Options Booklet – Academic Year 2017/2018

Subject: Business (GCSE) Faculty: Creative Technologies Exam Board: Edexcel “It is not that pearls fetch a high price because men have dived for them; but on the contrary, men dive for them because they fetch a high price” Richard Whately

Access Criteria: GCSE qualifications in business subjects should encourage students to be inspired, moved and challenged by following a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study and gain an insight into related sectors.

Course Assessment: 25% Controlled Assessment 25% Multiple choice examination 50% written examination All of these assessments will be taken in Y11.

Careers this course will help you to access: • • • • • • • • • •

Banking Financial Services Accounting Consultancy Human Resources Law Risk Management Economist Town Planning Surveying

Subject Topics covered: GCSE qualifications in business subjects enable students to: • actively engage in the study of business and economics to develop as effective and independent students and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds • use an enquiring, critical approach to distinguish facts and opinions, to build arguments and make informed judgements • develop and apply their knowledge, understanding and skills to contemporary issues in a range of local, national and global contexts • appreciate the range of perspectives of different stakeholders in relation to business and economic activities • consider the extent to which business and economic activity can be ethical and sustainable.

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees): A Levels in Economics, History, Geography and Maths BTEC Level 3 in Business University Degree in Economics or a businessrelated discipline e.g. Business Management, Accounting, Finance.

The key contact for Business is: Ms Saunders Deputy Director of Sixth Form

Further Reading: REVISE Edexcel GCSE Business Revision Guide: Units 1, 3 & 5 (REVISE Edexcel GCSE Business09) by Rob Jones

Year 8 Options Booklet – Academic Year 2017/2018

Subject: Economics (GCSE) Faculty: Creative Technologies Exam Board: OCR “It is not that pearls fetch a high price because men have dived for them; but on the contrary, men dive for them because they fetch a high price” Richard Whately

Access Criteria: GCSE qualifications in economics should encourage students to be inspired, moved and challenged by following a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study and gain an insight into related sectors.

Course Assessment: 100% 2 written examinations: 1. Introduction to Economics – 90 mins 2. National and International Economics – 90 mins

Subject Topics covered: GCSE qualifications in business subjects enable students to: • actively engage in the study of economics to develop as effective and independent students and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds • use an enquiring, critical approach to distinguish facts and opinions, to build arguments and make informed judgements • develop and apply their knowledge, understanding and skills to contemporary issues in a range of local, national and global contexts • appreciate the range of perspectives of different stakeholders in relation to economic activities • consider the extent to which economic activity can be ethical and sustainable.

All of these assessments will be taken in Y11.

Careers this course will help you to access: • • • • • • • • • •

Banking Financial Services Accounting Consultancy Human Resources Law Risk Management Economist Town Planning Surveying

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees): A Levels in Economics, Business. History, Geography and Maths University Degree in Economics or a businessrelated discipline e.g. Business Management, Accounting, Finance.

The key contact for Economics is: Ms Saunders Deputy Director of Sixth Form

Further Reading: REVISE OCR GCSE Economics Revision Guide

Year 8 Options Booklet – Academic Year 2017/2018

Subject: Computer Science (GCSE) Faculty: Creative Technologies Exam Board: OCR “Everything I do breaks, but we fix it quickly” Mark Zuckerberg, Founder of Facebook

Access Criteria:

Subject Topics covered:

Passion for maths, science and problem solving is essential. This is a subject that is both logical and creative.

You will learn about coding languages including: • • •

Python Java / JavaScript C-derived languages

Among the topics you will learn about are:

Course Assessment: Component 1: Computer Systems (Exam 40%) Component 2: Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming (Exam 40%) Component 3: Programming Project (Controlled Assessment 20%

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Algorithms Computational Logic Decomposition Developing code Data representation, storage and compression Design and Development Networks Systems Architecture System Security Ethical, Legal and Environmental Concerns

Careers this course will help you to access:

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees):

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A-Level in Computer Science

Games designer Software developer Website developer Network manager Network engineer Computer programmer

Level 3 in ICT related subject CISCO Academy/ Microsoft Academy University – Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics

The key contact for Computer Science is: Mr Adams, DOL Creative Technologies

Further Reading: Computer Science Handbook, Allen B. Tucker www.learnpython.org

“Technology is growing and computers are a part of life. Computer science really helps me solve problems” Abida Hussain, Year 9

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Subject: Hospitality (BTEC) Faculty: Creative Technologies Exam Board: Edexcel “What is there more kindly than the feeling between host and guest?” Aeschylus

Access Criteria:

Subject Topics covered:

Learners must have a commitment to practical, hands-on learning. Much of the work is project based and involves regular practical sessions as well.

Students will gain an insight into the Hospitality sector; restaurants, hotels, catering and much more. Students develop cooking, service and entrepreneurial skills vital to future success. Students will learn about:

Course Assessment: BTEC Level 2 75% controlled coursework including presentations, observation and witness statements of activities and photographic evidences of practical work.

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The Hospitality industry Food safety Healthy lifestyles Food & beverage preparation Front office services Running a Hospitality event Health and Safety in Food Handling Menu Planning and Food Preparation Skills

25% exam

Careers this course will help you to access:

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees):

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Level 3 Hospitality. A-Level Food and Nutrition. BTEC Apprenticeships. BTEC Higher Nationals and Technicals. NVQ and Competence based qualifications. Higher Education/ Degree level with the required UCAS Points. Employment.

Hotel/ Restaurant and Catering Manager Chef Concierge Conference and banqueting manager Hotel porter Hotel receptionist Receptionist Waiter/waitress Sommelier Events Planner

The key contact for Hospitality is: Ms Howe, Hospitality Teacher, Creative Technologies

Further Reading: The Theory of Hospitality and Catering, by David Foskett and Patricia Paskins

“I love hospitality as you get a chance to actually show your creativity and do what you’re learning about.” 22 Year 10 student

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Subject: Construction (BTEC) Faculty: Creative Technologies Exam Board: Edexcel “The road to success is always under construction” Lily Tomlin Access Criteria:

Subject Topics covered:

A strong interest in learning practically is a must. Learners may have a clear idea of the career they want to end up in, or may simply just love making.

Students will learn about the Construction industry, what it does, who uses it and how to stay safe within it. Students will pick up practical carpentry skills and learn about the practical considerations of those working with the built environment. Students will study:

Course Assessment: 75% controlled assessment including photographic evidence of practical work. 25% exam on Practical Construction Techniques used in the building of low-rise structures.

Careers this course will help you to access: Crafts: • Plumbing • Electrical services • Carpentry and joinery • Mechanical services Technical: • Machine/CAD technician • Architectural technologist

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Technology Design Sustainability Scientific and mathematical applications for construction • Sustainability in Construction • Drawing Techniques • Carpentry and Joinery

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees): Level 3 courses in Construction, Engineering or Business Apprenticeships in Craft roles e.g. Electrician University degrees in Surveying, Engineering, Project Management and Site Management

Professional: • Surveying • Engineering

The key contact for Construction is: Ms Fantuzzi, Construction Teacher, Creative Technologies

Further Reading: BTEC First in Construction and the Built Environment Student Book, Simon Topliss

“Construction allows me to make with my hands what I see with my mind” Year 10 23 student

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Subject: ICT (BTEC) Faculty: Creative Technologies Exam Board: Edexcel “Information Technology lets people learn things they didn't think they could learn before” Steve Ballmer

Access Criteria:

Subject Topics covered:

The assignments and content are slightly different in this course to Computer Science. Instead of applying a scientific approach to understanding computer systems, this course focuses more on skills you may need to use and work with computers.

Developing practical skills and understanding of Information Technology through studying a hands-on qualification.

Course Assessment: BTEC Level 2 25% exam. An online exam on one of the core units

You will learn about: • Communication in IT • Working in the IT industry • Computer Systems • Living in a Digital World • Using Digital Tools

75% coursework on three other units

Careers this course will help you to access: • • • • • •

Games designer Software developer Website developer Network manager Network engineer Media editor

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees): 16-18: Level 3 ICT University: Animation, Computer Science, Programming and Coding Degrees

The key contact for ICT is: Ms Collins, Learning Area Manager, ICT

Further Reading: ICT Functional Skills: Essential Principles, Chris Deane “Studying ICT has made me much more confident in using computer programmes in all subjects and even outside school” Year 11 student 24

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Subject: Business (BTEC) Faculty: Creative Technologies Exam Board: Edexcel “Business, more than any other occupation, is a continual dealing with the future; it is a continual calculation, an instinctive exercise in foresight” Henry Luce

Access Criteria: Students should have a keen interest in the world around them. They should be interested in how individuals and organisations achieve their goals.

Course Assessment: Edexcel BTEC Level 2 25% exam 75% coursework

Careers this course will help you to access: • • • • • • • • • •

Financial Services Accounting Insurance Banking Risk Management Advertising Marketing Retail Sales Human Resources

Subject Topics covered: Learn about everything from how businesses work on a day-to-day level to the greater decisions affecting long-term strategies for corporations and governments. You will learn about : • • • • •

Business Purpose Business Organisations Financial Forecasting Introduction to Small Business Investigating Small Business

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees): 16-18: Level 3 in Business A-Level Business, A-Level Economics School Leavers Programs are offered in Business Management by all large companies in the city. University: Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Accountancy

The key contact for Business is: Ms Saunders, Deputy Head of Sixth Form

Further Reading: Business: Introduction to Small Business, Alain Anderton, Ian Gunn

“Business has helped me how understand how London has become the financial capital of the world” Year 10 student

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Subject Topics covered:

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Careers this course will help you to access:

Further and Higher Education Courses this subject leads to (A Levels/Degrees):