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Year 9 Subject Options
Welcome
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Mr David Jones - Deputy Head Secondary Mr Gareth Ansell – Head of Key Stage 4
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Purpose of today’s meeting
● To give information about the next two years of school for Year 9 ● Explain the IGCSE system ● Have a chance to ask questions ● Find out about the many options available
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Life goals and career ambitions
Moving from Year 9 to 10
Specialised university degree More specialised subject chooice for IB Key Stage 4 - Reduced number of subjects as students make choices about IGCSE Key Stage 3- Wide range of subject make a broad curriculum based on the English National Curriculum IGCSE Options
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▪ Internationally valuable qualification ▪Follow on from Key Stage 3 curriculum ▪Great foundation for International Baccalaureate
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Core Subjects Core Subjects – everyone must study ▪English ▪Science ▪Mathematics ▪Physical Education ▪Thai (Compulsory for Thai Nationals)
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Optional Subjects • Students choose from a range of optional subjects to make sure they get a broad education which will prepare them for the IB Programme. • They can study up to 4 subjects in addition to the core • They can have additional support lessons built in to the timetable if they need to develop their English or need help in another subject. • The aim is to get the best results they can from a good range of subjects IGCSE Options
Optional Subjects Accounting
Subjects offered based on demand
Art
Business Studies
Design & Technology
Drama
Economics
Geography
Global Perspectives
History
ICT
Mandarin
French
Music
PE IGCSE
Thai
Supported Study
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Study Support â–Ş Study support is a course where students can be helped and mentored by a teacher as part of their curriculum. It is available to all students regardless of their other subject choices â–Ş Aim is to get the best results from a smaller number of students IGCSE Options
Example Curriculum Subject
Periods each Week
Number of IGCSEs
English
6
2
Maths
6
1
Science
8
3
PE
2
History
4
1
Art
4
1
Business
4
1
Global Perspectives
4
1
Tutor Time & Assembly
2 Total GCSEs
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10
Example Curriculum Subject
Periods each Week
Number of IGCSEs
English
6
2
Maths
6
1
Science Double award
8
2
PE
2
ICT
4
1
Thai
4
1
Business
4
1
Supported Study
4
Tutor Time & Assembly
2 Total GCSEs
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8
Next Steps for you and your child.... ▪ Start to think about what subjects you might want to choose ▪ Talks have taken place today to give information to the whole of Year 9 ▪ A form will be issued so your child can indicate what subjects he or she is interested in ▪ Talk to teachers to see whether they think the course is suitable for your child ▪ Talk with your children so that the decision is jointly reached IGCSE Options
What else does Year 10 and 11 hold? Key stage 4 is a 2 year course. Students should expect to sit examination in all their subjects In Year 11 Taking subjects early outside school is not a good idea as it disrupts the 2 year course and is expensive There are many opportunities throughout the course to enhance students’ experience of school and develop them as global citizens. IGCSE Options
Leadership and Adventure? There are many opportunities for students to develop their character through Round Square
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Careful pastoral support Throughout Year 10 and 11 students are monitored closely and supported by a tutor The tutor helps each student through a challenging and exciting time in their life Tutors are overseen by Head of Key Stage 4 Tutors play an active part in developing their tutees study habits IGCSE Options
Thank You
The options fair begins at 3.00 on the ground floor Hall Q&A IGCSE Options