Welcome to the
Year 9 GCSE Curriculum Information Evening 2019
The GCSE curriculum at Allestree Woodlands School
‘A broad and balanced curriculum with an academic core’
It’s time to be thinking ahead
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc)
The English Baccalaureate
- The compulsory academic core English Mathematics Science Modern foreign language History or Geography
Optional Subjects • • • • • •
Art and Design Beliefs, Ethics & Philosophy Business Computer Science Creative Media Drama
Optional Subjects • • • • • • • •
Design and Technology Engineering Food and Nutrition Geography Health & Social Care Award History Music Physical Education – two routes
All students will have a lesson of Personal & Social Education and Physical Education
Making your decision
:
How do you choose?
Don’t choose a subject because: • You like (or dislike) a teacher! • Your friends are choosing (or not choosing) a subject • You think it is an easy option
Think about what you enjoy the most!
Think what you need for your future Sixth form? University? Career?
Do what you are good at!
Think about how you learn best!
It’s a 2 year course!
Think about what interests you the most! Keep your options open!
Post-16 Options
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The process of completing your GCSE curriculum choices form
Key dates Year 9 Parents’/Carers’ evening Thursday 7th February Curriculum study form to be uploaded by th Friday 15 February
Welcome to the
Year 9 GCSE Curriculum Information Evening 2019