Making the right choice
This is an exciting but very important new chapter in your child’s school life. It is important to consider these choices carefully so that your child is in a good position to make an informed decision.
It is important for your child to consider:
Advice for students:
● Choose a subject you enjoy and are good at.
● Don’t choose a subject because your friends are doing it or because you like a particular teacher. Most probably your friends will be in a different class and you will have a change of teacher.
● Do not select a subject thinking that you can change your mind later.
● Talk to your subject teachers, form tutor, parents, or students who already study the subject.
● Think carefully about what you are going to do when you are 16. Find out what subjects you will need to do the courses you might be interested in taking at college or university.
The English Baccalaureate
The English Baccalaureate is a suite of subjects recommended by the Government to ensure students study a broad and balanced curriculum.
These subjects are:
As a school, we have always acknowledged the importance of studying a language and believe that gaining a GCSE qualification in a language is an important part of a rounded education.
We encourage students to take a GCSE in an MFL subject to prepare them to become global citizens who are curious and knowledgeable of the world that surrounds them.
Language learning promotes resilience, independence and an ability to problem solve; all skills that are widely recognised and sought after by top colleges and universities. A GCSE in a language is attractive to future employers and enables students to understand their own language with more depth and to explore other cultures and people.
Pathways subjects
Within the core curriculum all students will study English, Mathematics, Science, Core PE, EfL and either Geography or History.
Students will select three further choices from the list below. They will be asked to rank order these choices. All students must select a reserve choice and places cannot be guaranteed.
Thursday 19th January |
Pathways Assembly |
Wednesday 2nd February |
Year 8 Parents Evening |
Wednesday 8th February |
Year 8 Speed Networking Careers event |
Week beginning 6th February |
Pathways booklets sent home |
HALF TERM |
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Week beginning Tuesday 20th february |
Subject information Pathways assemblies |
Monday 27th February - Friday 10th March |
Subject Taster Lessons (These are built in to your child’s timetabled lessons) |
Friday 10th March |
Pathways forms emailed home |
Monday 20th March |
Deadline for Pathways forms |