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KEY STAGE 4

English

CURRICULUM INTENT

Our curriculum is guided by our core principles of excellence, care and high expectations. This means we hold dear the belief that every single young person at our school is capable of achieving something extraordinary

Excellence is embodied in our curriculum through the high value we place on subjects and our teachers as experts in their subject areas. We want pupils to have access to the best that has been thought and said. Therefore, our teachers think in detail about what to teach and in what order. We want pupils’ future options to be wide, so we ensure our curriculum is broad and balanced.

Care is demonstrated through our evidence informed approach to planning and teaching We believe pupils are more likely to remember all they have learned if the delivery of that knowledge has been carefully sequenced and matched to appropriate teaching strategies. Our ethos, underpinned by the gospel values, respects each pupil as unique individuals. All adults within the school foster close and productive relationships with pupils so showing them a blueprint for how they can engage positively with their wider community.

High expectations are evident through the rigorous, academic and vocational curriculums on offer. At GCSE, the vast majority are entered for, and excel in, Ebacc subjects. By ensuring broad coverage of academic and vocational subjects, we ensure all pupils are not only prepared for public exams but life afterwards.

Our curriculums are planned backwards from the end of each Key Stage but enriched from the level above. This is to ensure that our curriculum offer is ambitious for all students We design it so that a pupil will excel at university or acquire the subject knowledge and skills for a future career, whatever the route they take. We want pupils to leave the school with the widest possible life choices so they are able to find their place as active, educated citizens within society.

FUTURE ROUTES

Although this curriculum guide is about the KS4 curriculum, it is important that students and parents understand where the subjects can lead to. Below is a brief guide to what might lie ahead for your son.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

We believe in giving our students a rich and broad curriculum across the key stages. The table below gives an overview of the curriculum in Year 10 and 11.

Year 10

English

Maths

Science

Religious Education

French

History

Citizenship

Geography

Art

Business Studies

Computer Science

Design & Technology

Drama

Economics

Music

Statistics

OCR National Sports Studies

Vocational IT

Vocational Music

Vocational Performing Arts

Year 11

English

Maths

Science

French or Italian

History

Geography

Citizenship

Art

Business Studies

Computer Science

Design & Technology

Drama

Economics

Music

Statistics

OCR National Sports Studies

OCR National in Business

Vocational IT

Vocational Music

Vocational Performing Arts

CURRICULUM

Key Stage 4 Options

At the end of year 9, all students chose the subjects they want to study at GCSE.

There were two routes students could have chosen from: the Green route and the Blue route.

The Green route is the more academic route where students will carry on studying a Humanity, Language and choose one other subject. Choosing some of these would provide a solid foundation for progression to study A Levels and continued education at university.

The Blue route provides students with a mix of academic and vocational subjects, which is ideal for those students who wish to undertake studies which provide a good preparation for the world of work, and/or future post-16 vocational studies and A Levels.

Geography

OCR National in IT

OCR National in Sports Studies Computer

Performing Arts Acting Statistics Design & Technology

Citizenship

Vocational

OCR National in

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

The graphics below indicate how many hours students get for each subject in 10 and 11

Year 10

CURRICULUM

Year 11

Year 10

ENGLISH LITERATURE

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Autumn Spring Summer

Language Paper 1 Study

• In Autumn 1 of Year 10 we focus on the English Language Paper 1 content

ReadingSkills:

• Close analysis of language and structure

• Evaluation

WritingSkills:

• Descriptive writing

• Narrative writing

A Christmas Carol

• In Autumn 2 of Year 10 we study the novella A Christmas Carol, building upon essay writing skills for English Literature.

• Key Victorian context (Industrial revolution, workhouses, poor laws etc.)

• Understand plot of ACC

• Presentation of Scrooge, Fred and the Cratchit family

• Explore the significance of each ghost and their visions

• Symbolism in the text

• Presentation of poverty, social responsibility and family in the text

• Analyse the novella’s structure

Unseen Poetry

• Key poetic terms

• How to construct and sustain an argument

• Comparing unseen poems

Power and Conflict Anthology Poetry (Part A)

Analyse and find links between the following poems:

• Ozymandias

• The Charge of the Light Brigade

• Exposure

• Bayonet Charge

• War Photographer

• Remains

Year 11

Macbeth

• Key context

• Macbeth’s character

• Presentation of Banquo, Malcolm, MacDuff and Lady Macbeth

• Relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth

• Banquo’s ghost

• Theme of kingship

Language Paper 1, Literature Paper 1 and 2 Revision.

Language Paper 2 and Literature Revision

• In Spring 1 of Year 11 we study English Language Paper 2 content.

• In Spring 2 of Year 11 we return to revising the reading, writing and literature essay writing skills for An Inspector Calls, Macbeth, A Christmas Carol, Anthology and Unseen Poetry.

Power and Conflict Anthology Poetry (Part B)

Analyse and find links between the following poems:

• London

• Extract from The Prelude

• My Last Duchess

• Storm on the Island

• Poppies

• Tissue

• The Emigree

• Checking Out Me History

• Kamikaze

An Inspector Calls

• Understanding the dramatic form

• The Birling family dynamic

• Key historical context

• Left and right wing political ideologies

• Presentation of Mr Birling, Mrs Birling, Eric, Sheila, Gerald, The Inspector and Eva

• Key themes of class, social responsibility and selfishness

• How to develop and sustain a thesis statement

Language Paper 1 , 2 and Literature Revision

• In Summer term of Year 11 we revise all the content and skills for English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 and English Literature.

USEFUL INFORMATION

There are 2 exams for English Literature, Exam Board: AQA

English Literature Paper 1:

• Section A: students will be given an extract from Macbeth and one question to answer in relation to the extract and the play as a whole. They will need to develop a thesis statement in response to the extract and explore the language and structure of the text, as well as linking to relevant context. This question is worth 30 marks and there are 4 marks for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar available in this section.

• Section B: students will be given an extract from A Christmas Carol and one question to answer in relation to the extract and the novella as a whole. They will need to develop a thesis statement in response to the extract and explore the language and structure of the text, as well as linking to relevant context. This question is worth 30 marks with no SPaG marks available.

English Literature Paper 2:

• Section A Modern texts: students will answer one essay question from a choice of two on An Inspector Calls. This question is worth 30 marks + 4 for SPaG

• Section B Poetry: students will answer one comparative question on one named poem printed on the paper and one other poem from the Power and Anthology cluster. This question is worth 30 marks.

• Section C Unseen poetry: Students will answer one question on one unseen poem and one question comparing this poem with a second unseen poem. This section is worth 32 marks.

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 Make sure you have read and know the literature texts really well (Macbeth, Power and Conflict Poetry, A Christmas Carol and An Inspector Calls)

 Read for pleasure and challenge yourself with the books, poems, articles and plays you choose to read

 Make sure you are seeking out past papers online and from your teachers and practising as much as possible, using the mark schemes to identify your strengths and weaknesses

 Purchase and make use of revision guides (CGP, SNAP, York, Letts, Collins and AQA are all very good)

 Create a set of flashcards for yourself for each text which summarise the plot/story, key themes, major characters, key quotations, context and bigger picture ideas

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

KS5

 A-Level English Literature

Any employer values English as it shows that you have finely tuned skills of analysis, evaluation and synthesis. Studying English stands you in good stead for higher education as being able to articulate yourself clearly is key any degree. It is a subject that complements most A-Levels and lots of students study English alongside STEM subjects. However, the most popular pairings seem to be with: History, Psychology, Sociology, Religious Studies, Geography, Economics, MFL and Business Studies.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

We do not study English Language discretely in Year 10 as we focus on the English Literature content. However, you do deliver the necessary skills through English literature.

English Language Paper 1 Skills

• Selecting key information from a text

• Explain, comment on and analyse how writers use language and structure for effect

• Critical evaluation of texts, looking at methods and effects

• Writing to describe and narrative (story writing)

Language Paper 2 Skills

• Selecting key information from a text (AO1)

• Explain, comment on and analyse how writers use language for effect

• Comparing writers’ ideas and perspectives on a common topic

• Summarising and synthesising key information

• Writing to present your own viewpoint on a given topic

Literature and Language Revision

• Revision of reading, writing and literature essay writing skills

USEFUL INFORMATION

English Language Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing

English Language Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 Read for pleasure and challenge yourself with the books, poems, articles and plays you choose to read

 Make sure you are seeking out past papers online and from your teachers and practising as much as possible, using the mark schemes to identify your strengths and weaknesses

 Purchase and make use of revision guides (CGP, SNAP, York, Letts, Collins and AQA)

 Create a set of flashcards for yourself for key language analysis terms and definitions of English Language techniques

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

 A-Level English Literature - Any employer values English as it shows that you have finely tuned skills of analysis, evaluation and synthesis. Studying English stands you in good stead for higher education as being able to articulate yourself clearly is key any degree. It is a subject that complements most A-Levels and lots of students study English alongside STEM subjects.

Higher Education

 The most popular pairings seem to be with:

History

Psychology

Sociology

MFL

Religious

Geography

Economics

Business

MATHS

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Autumn Spring Summer

• Fractions, decimals, percentages

• Reverse percentages

• Compound interest

• Similarity

• Congruence

• Exterior/Interior angles

• Angles on parallel lines

• Standard form

• Product rule

• Transformations

• Vectors

• Circle theorems

• Estimations

• Bounds

• Substitution

• Rearranging formula

• Volume and surface area

• Plotting graphs

• Y = mx + c

• Estimation

• Standard form

• Limits of accuracy

• HCF and LCM

• Index Laws

• Tree Diagrams

• Venn diagrams

• Basic probability

• Transformations

• Pythagoras

• Constructions

• Vectors

• Converting units

• Compound measures

• Sequences

• Venn diagrams

• Probability trees

• Sampling

• Ratio

• Proportion

• Best buy

• Simultaneous equations

• Iteration

• Function machines

• Pythagoras

• Trigonometry

• Solving equations

• Frequency polygons

• Averages

• Ratio

• Proportion

• Sequences

• Circles

• Volume

• Function machines

• Functions

• Equations

• Bar & Pie Charts

• Histograms

• Frequency tables

• Congruence

• Bearings

• Angle problems

• Fractions, decimals and percentages

• Surds

• Experimental probability

• Two-way tables

• Tree diagrams

• Venn diagrams

• Reverse percentages

• Proportionality

• Compound interest

Bespoke revision classes designed and led by individual class teachers tackling weaknesses found from recent assessments.

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam Board: Edexcel/Pearson

 Specification

 Sparx Dr Frost support in the Maths Hub

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 Maths Genie

 Corbett Maths

 Maths Made Easy

 Pearson GCSE Workbook

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

 A level Mathematics

 A level Further Mathematics

Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:

 Actuarial Science

 Aeronautical Engineering

 Chemical Engineering

 Civil Engineering Economics

 Electrical/Electronic Engineering

 Engineering (General)

 Statistics

 Business Research

STATISTICS

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Autumn Spring Summer

• Representing Data

• Basic Probability

• Basic Measures of Location

• Advanced Representations of Data

• Basic Measures of Spread

• Scatter Diagrams

• Advanced Probability

• Index Numbers

• Chain Base Index Numbers

• Probability Distributions (Binomial and Normal)

• Collection of Data

• Advanced Representations of Data

• Collection of Data incl. Capture and Recapture Method

• Advanced Scatter Diagrams incl Spearman’s Rank Coefficient

• Time Series

• Sampling

• Questionnaires

• Advanced Measure of Location and Spread

• Skewness

• Advanced Representations of Data

• Measure of Location and Spread

• Skewness

• Box Plots and Outliers

• Advanced Scatter Diagrams incl PMCC

• Advanced Time Series Graphs

Bespoke revision classes designed and led by individual class teacher tackling weaknesses found from recent assessments.

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam Board: Edexcel/Pearson

 Specification

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 Maths Genie

 Pearson GCSE Statistics Textbook

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

KS5:

 A level Mathematics including Statistics

Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:

 Actuarial Science

 Aeronautical Engineering

 Chemical Engineering

 Civil Engineering Economics

 Electrical/Electronic Engineering

 Engineering (General)

 Statistics

COMBINED SCIENCE SET 2-5

WHAT WILL I LEARN? Autumn

Biology Block 1

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Metabolism and the liver

• Investigation of light on photosynthesis rate

• Homeostasis

• Human reaction times

• The Endocrine system

• Hormones

• Contraception

Chemistry Block 1

• Chemical changes

• Reactivity series

• Reactions of acids

• Energy changes

• Endothermic and exothermic reactions

• Temperature change required practical

Physics Block 1

• Contact and non-contact forces

• Gravity

• Distance-time graphs

• Acceleration

• Hooke’s law

• Force and acceleration

Biology Lessons

• Adaptations

• Ecology

• Pollution and Habitat Destruction

• Cells

• Enzymes and digestion

Chemistry Lessons

• Atomic Structure

• Bonding

• Acids / alkalis

• Electrolysis

Physics Lessons

• Magnets and Fields

• Electromagnets

• Energy Stores

• Power and Efficiency

• Renewable & non renewable resources

Biology Block 2

• Genetics

• Reproduction

• Inherited disorders

• Sex determination

• Natural selection

• Extinction

• Antibiotic resistance

Chemistry Block 2

• Collision theory

• Factors affecting rate of reaction

• Effect of concentration on rate of reaction (turbidity and volume of gas)

• Equilibrium

• Le Chatelier’s Principle

• Organic chemistry

Physics Block 2

• Transverse and Longitudinal waves

• Determine the speed of waves using a ripple tank

• Electromagnetic spectrum

• Hazards of EM waves

• Determining experimentally surface affect of absorption and emission of IR

Biology Lessons

• Blood and Circulation

• Diseases and Defences against them

• Homeostasis

• Nervous System

• Evolution

Chemistry Lessons

• Moles and Reacting masses

• Group 1 and Group 7

• Substances and Formulations

• Earths Atmosphere

Physics Lessons

• Electricity

• Energy

• Specific latent heat

• Atoms and Radiation

• Forces

Biology Block 3

• Competition in plants and animals

• Adaptations in plants and animals

• Carbon cycle

• Human population changes

• Land and water pollution

Chemistry Block 3

• Chemical analysis

• Pure substances and formulations

• Chromatography

• Gas tests for hydrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide and chlorine

Physics Block 3

• Magnetism and electromagnetism

• Explaining poles of a magnet

• Determining magnetic fields

Biology Lessons

• General (Focused) Revision

Chemistry Lessons

• General (Focused) Revision

Physics Lessons

• General (Focused) Revision

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam Board AQA

 AQA Specification

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 Students receive a revision guide in Year 9 which can be used to make notes from all the way through to KS4 Science. The most important part of revision is exam practice. Exam questions can be found at the following websites:

https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/

https://cognitoedu.org/home

https://revisionscience.com/gcse-revision/gcse-exam-past-papers

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

KS5

 A Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics, BTEC Applied “Medical” Science Higher Education

 Gaining A-Levels in Science can lead to some of the most exciting and rewarding degree courses such as

 Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Nursing

 Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Chemical, Aeronautics …)

 Architecture

 Biomedical Sciences

 Pharmacology

 Psychology

 Zoology

 Environmental Sciences

FOU NDATION CH

PHYSI

WHAT

BI CS SET 6-7

I LEARN

?

Year

10 Physics Lessons

• Vectors and resolving vectors

• Mass and gravity

• Force and acceleration

Chemistry Lessons

• Rates of Reactions

• Equilibrium

• Water and Resources

Year

Physics Lessons

• Magnets and Fields

• Electromagnets

• Energy Stores

• Power and Efficiency

• Renewable & non renewable resources

Chemistry Lessons

• Atomic Structure

• Bonding

• Acids / alkalis

• Electrolysis

Biology Lessons

• Adaptations

• Ecology

• Pollution and Habitat Destruction

• Cells

• Enzymes and digestion

Physics Lessons

• Waves and Properties

• Electromagnetic spectrum

• Atomic Model and Radiation and decay

Chemistry Lessons

• Formulations

• Chromatography

• Tests for gases and analytical tests

• Earth's Atmosphere

Physics Lessons

• Electricity

• Energy

• Atoms and Radiation

• Forces

Chemistry Lessons

• Moles and Reacting masses

• Group 1 and Group 7

• Substances and Formulations

• Earths Atmosphere

Biology Lessons

• Blood and Circulation

• Diseases and Defences against them

• Homeostasis

• Nervous System

• Evolution

Physics Lessons

• Electric Fields

• Series and parallel circuits

• Current and potential difference

Chemistry Lessons

• Hydrocarbons

• Fractional distillation

Physics Lessons

• General (Focused) Revision

Chemistry Lessons

• General (Focused) Revision

Biology Lessons

• General (Focused) Revision

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam Board AQA

 AQA Specification

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/

https://cognitoedu.org/home

https://revisionscience.com/gcse-revision/gcse-exam-past-papers

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

KS5

 BTEC Applied “Medical” Science

Higher Education

 Gaining BTECs in Science can lead to some of the most exciting and rewarding degree (Often with foundation years included) courses such as

 Nursing

 Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Chemical,)

 Biomedical Sciences

BIOLOGY SET 1

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Biology Lessons

• Photosynthesis & Respiration

• Nervous system & Homeostasis

• Metabolism and the liver

• The brain and the eye

• Thermoregulation

• Kidneys

Biology Lessons

• Adaptations

• Ecology

• Pollution and Habitat Destruction

• Quadrats

• Rates of decomposition

• Trophic levels and biomass

• Food security

• Food production

Biology Lessons

• Hormones and reproduction / Fertility

• Use of plant hormones

• Germination

• Meiosis, DNA

• Genetics

• DNA structure and synthesis

• Gene expression and mutation

Biology Lessons

• Food tests practical

• Organ systems revision

• Photosynthesis revision

• Cell biology revision

Biology Lessons

• Evolution

• Fossils and Extinction

• Classification

• Cloning

• Speciation

• Mendel

• Antibiotic resistance

Biology Lessons General (Focused) Revision

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam Board AQA

 AQA Specification

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/

https://cognitoedu.org/home

https://revisionscience.com/gcse-revision/gcse-exam-past-papers

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

KS5

 A Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics, BTEC Applied “Medical” Science Higher Education

 Gaining A-Levels in Science can lead to some of the most exciting and rewarding degree courses such as

 Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Nursing

 Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Chemical, Aeronautics …)

 Architecture

 Biomedical Sciences

 Pharmacology

 Psychology

 Zoology

 Environmental Sciences

CHEMISTRY SET 1

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Chemistry Lessons

• Rates of Reactions

• Equilibrium

• Water and Resources

Chemistry Lessons

• Nanoparticles and materials

• Groups of the periodic table

• Quantitative Chemistry

Chemistry Lessons

• Formulations

• Chromatography

• Tests for gases and analytical tests

• Earth's Atmosphere

Chemistry Lessons

• Cells and batteries

• Organic chemistry

Chemistry Lessons

• Hydrocarbons

• Fractional distillation

Chemistry Lessons General (Focused) Revision

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam Board AQA

 AQA Specification

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/

https://cognitoedu.org/home

https://revisionscience.com/gcse-revision/gcse-exam-past-papers

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

KS5

 A Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics, BTEC Applied “Medical” Science Higher Education

 Gaining A-Levels in Science can lead to some of the most exciting and rewarding degree courses such as

 Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Nursing

 Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Chemical, Aeronautics …)

 Architecture

 Biomedical Sciences

 Pharmacology

 Psychology

 Zoology

 Environmental Sciences

PHYSICS SET 1

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

• Vectors and resolving vectors

• Mass and gravity

• Force and acceleration

• Magnets and Fields

• Electromagnets

• Energy Stores

• Power and Efficiency

• Renewable & non renewable resources

Physics Lessons

• Waves and Properties

• Electromagnetic spectrum

• Atomic Model and Radiation and decay

• Electricity

• Energy

• Atoms and Radiation

• Forces

• Astrophysics

Physics Lessons

• Waves and Properties

• Electromagnetic spectrum

• Atomic Model and Radiation and decay

• Electricity

• Energy

• Atoms and Radiation

• Forces

Physics Lessons

• Vectors and resolving vectors

• Mass and gravity

• Force and acceleration

• Magnets and Fields

• Electromagnets

• Energy Stores

• Power and Efficiency

• Renewable & non renewable resources

Physics Lessons

• Electric Fields

• Series and parallel circuits

• Current and potential difference

Physics Lessons

• General (Focused) Revision

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam Board AQA

 AQA Specification

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/

https://cognitoedu.org/home

https://revisionscience.com/gcse-revision/gcse-exam-past-papers

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

KS5

 BTEC Applied “Medical” Science

Higher Education

 Gaining A-Levels in Science can lead to some of the most exciting and rewarding degree courses such as

 Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Nursing

 Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Chemical, Aeronautics …)

 Architecture

 Biomedical Sciences

 Pharmacology

 Psychology

 Zoology

 Environmental Sciences

RE WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Catholic Beliefs and Teachings

• The Trinity

• Trinity in the Bible

• Creation

• Made in God’s Image (Imago Dei)

• Incarnation

• Paschal Mystery

• Salvation and Grace

• Eschatology (beliefsaboutlife afterdeath)

Catholic Practices

• 2.1 – 2.2 Sacraments

• 2.3 Liturgical worship and The Mass

• 2.4 Catholic funerals

• 2.5 Prayer

• 2.6 Pilgrimage

• 2.7 Catholic social teaching

• 2.8 Catholic mission and evangelism

Sources of Wisdom and Authority

• 3.1 The Bible

• 3.2 Interpretation of the Bible

• 3.3 Scripture, tradition & Magisterium

• 3.4 Vatican II

• 3.5 Church as Body of Christ and People of God

• 3.6 Four marks of the Church

• 3.7 Mary as model of the Church

• 3.8 Sources of personal and ethical decision making Forms of Expression

• 4.1 Architecture and design of a church

• 4.2 Internal features of a church

• 4.3 Sacred objects

• 4.4 Paintings, frescos and drawings

• 4.5 Sculptures and statues

• 4.6 Symbolism and imagery

• 4.7 Drama: Mystery and passion plays

• 4.8 Music: Traditional and modern

Judaism Beliefs and Teachings

• 1.1 The Almighty

• 1.2 The Shekinah

• 1.3 Messiah

• 1.4 Mosaic covenant

• 1.5 Abrahamic covenant

• 1.6 Sanctity of life

• 1.7 Mitzvot and moral principles

• 1.8 Beliefs about life after death

Judaism Practices

• 2.1 Public acts of worship

• 2.2 Tenakh and Talmud

• 2.3 Prayer

• 2.4 Shema and Amidah

• 2.5 Rituals and ceremonies

• 2.6 Shabbat

• 2.7 Festivals

• 2.8 Features of a synagogue

Existence of God

• 1.1 Revelation as proof of God’s existence

• 1.2 Visions

• 1.3 Miracles

• 1.4 Religious experiences

• 1.5 Design argument

• 1.6 Cosmological argument

• 1.7 Problem of evil and suffering

• 1.8 Solutions to the problem of evil and suffering

Marriage and the Family

• 2.1 Marriage

• 2.2 Sexual relationships

• 2.3 Families

• 2.4 Support for family from the local parish

• 2.5 Religious beliefs about contraception

• 2.6 Divorce and remarriage

• 2.7 Equality of men and women in the family

• 2.8 Gender prejudice and discrimination

Revision

Revision & Final Exam

Parents / carers have the right to withdraw their child, wholly or partly from:

• Receiving religious education (RE) given in the school in accordance with the school’s basic curriculum

• Attendance at religious worship in the school

You are not obliged to give a reason for requesting the withdrawal. However before exercising any right of withdrawal we would recommend you discuss your concerns with the Head teacher here at STAC.

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam board: Edexcel Religious Studies A- Catholic Christianity, Judaism and Philosophy and Ethics (Catholic perspective)

 Religious Studies Specification

 Religious Studies: Catholic Christianity

 GCSE Religious Studies for Edexcel A: Catholic Christianity with Islam and Judaism Student Book

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 Spaced revision using flash cards

 Complete past papers and use exercise books/revision guide to mark

 Use school revision guide issued in Year 10

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

 A Level Philosophy and Ethics Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:

 Philosophy

 Social Sciences

 Theology

 Politics

 Sacred Theology

 Religious Education

 Divinity

 Social Care

The Everyday

ART WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Autumn Spring Summer

• Knowledge of the different art movements and interpretation of the theme through artist research and personal exploration.

• Personally, analyse the context, content, process and mood of artists work.

• To record a range of personal ideas from primary and secondary sources.

• Using a range of materials and processes including lino printing, drawing, photoshop.

• Develop personal ideas inspired by the artist’s work and development of own practice.

• Refine ideas using a range of materials, techniques and processes.

• Present a range of personal 2D and 3D outcomes.

Structures

• Knowledge of key artists and interpretation of the theme through artist research and personal exploration.

• Personally, analyse the context, content, process and mood of artists work.

• To record a range of personal ideas from primary and secondary sources.

• Using a range of materials and processes including wax, plaster, ink and wash, photography, drawing.

• Develop personal ideas inspired by the artist’s work and development of own practice.

• Refine ideas using a range of materials, techniques and processes.

• Present a range of personal 2D and 3D outcomes.

The Everyday

• Knowledge of the different art movements and interpretation of the theme through artist research and personal exploration.

• Personally, analyse the context, content, process and mood of artists work.

• To record a range of personal ideas from primary and secondary sources.

• Using a range of materials and processes including lino printing, drawing, photoshop.

• Develop personal ideas inspired by the artist’s work and development of own practice.

• Refine ideas using a range of materials, techniques and processes.

• Present a range of personal 2D and 3D outcomes.

Exam unit

• Knowledge of key artists and interpretation of the exam question through artist research and personal exploration.

• Personally, analyse the context, content, process and mood of artists work.

• To record a range of personal ideas from primary and secondary sources.

• Using a range of materials and processes.

• Develop personal ideas inspired by the exam question and development of own practice.

• Refine ideas using a range of materials, techniques and processes.

• Present a range of personal 2D and 3D outcomes in the externally set exam time.

Structures

• Knowledge of key artists and interpretation of the theme through artist research and personal exploration.

• Personally, analyse the context, content, process and mood of artists work.

• To record a range of personal ideas from primary and secondary sources.

• Using a range of materials and processes including wax, plaster, ink and wash, photography, drawing.

• Develop personal ideas inspired by the artist’s work and development of own practice.

• Refine ideas using a range of materials, techniques and processes.

• Present a range of personal 2D and 3D outcomes.

Exam unit

• Knowledge of key artists and interpretation of the exam question through artist research and personal exploration.

• Personally, analyse the context, content, process and mood of artists work.

• To record a range of personal ideas from primary and secondary sources.

• Using a range of materials and processes.

• Develop personal ideas inspired by the exam question and development of own practice.

• Refine ideas using a range of materials, techniques and processes.

• Present a range of personal 2D and 3D outcomes in the externally set exam time

USEFUL INFORMATION

• Exam Board: AQA Art and Design

• Art and Design Specification

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 Art and Design Community - AQA collection of free resources from museums, galleries, large libraries and the higher education community help enrich and enhance the study of Art and Design

 Tate Artists talking about their preoccupations, intentions and their art work

 AQA GCSE Art & Design by Peter Dryland, GCSE Bite size Art & Design Complete Revision and Practice

 The Essentials of GCSE Art & Design by Nick Eggleton

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

KS5

A Level 3D Design

Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:

 General Art and Design;

 Film studies

 Architecture

 Fine Art

 Media Design

 Games Design

 Graphic Design

 Fashion

 Photography

 Illustration and animation

 Creative arts and technologies

 Textiles

 3D Design

 Set/Costume design

 Industrial design

BUSINESS

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

• 1.1 Role of Business Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

• 1.2 Business Planning

• 1.3 Business Ownership

• 1.4 Business Aims and Objectives

• 1.5 Stakeholders in Business

• 1.6 Business Growth

• 21. The role of Marketing

• 2.2 Market Research

• 2.3 Market Segmentation

• 5.3 Revenue, Costs, Profit & Loss

• 5.4 Break-even

• 5.5 Cash And Cash Flow

• 4.1 Production Process

• 4.2 Quality of goods and services

• 4.3 The sales process and customer service

• 4.4 Consumer Law

• 4.5 Business Location

• 4.6 Working with Supplier

• 2.4 The Marketing Mix

• 3.1 The role of human resources

• 3.2 Organisational Structures and different ways of working

• 3.3 Communication in business

• 3.4 Recruitment and Selection

• 3.5 Motivation and retention

• 3.6 Training and development

• 3.7 Employment Law

• 5.1 The role of the finance function

• 5.2 Sources of Finance

• 6.1 Ethical and Environmental Considerations

• 6.2 The Economic Climate

• 6.3 Globalisation

• 7 The Interdependent Nature of Business

• Revision

• Revision and Final Exam

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam board: OCR GCSE Business (9-1) – J204

 Past Assessments

 Business and Accounting Textbook

 BBC GCSE Bitesize

 Business Studies Online

 Tutor2u

 James Abela

 Gojimo App

 BizConSesh YouTube Channel

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 Pre read and makes notes as instructed

 Green Pen assessment work immediately based on feedback and model answers

 Read about real life businesses to help understanding more relevant effects.

 Complete practice and past papers

 A Level Business  A Level Economics

 BTEC Level 3 in Business Higher Education

 Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships and Undergraduate Degrees

 Business Management

 International Business

 Economics

 Marketing / Creative Advertising / Digital Marketing

 Human Resources

 Business Administration

 Accountancy / Financial Management

Banking, Insurance and Finance

Business Consultancy

COMPUTER SCIENCE

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

• Computational thinking

• Designing, creating and refining algorithms

• Programming fundamentals

• Data types

• Languages

• The Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

• Architecture of the CPU

• CPU performance

• Embedded systems

• Primary storage (memory)

• Secondary storage

• Units

• Data storage

• Compression

• Programming fundamentals

• Additional programming techniques

• Defensive design

• Testing

• Operating systems

• Utility software

• Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impact

• Programming fundamentals

• Defensive design

• Testing

• Additional programming techniques

• Networks and topologies

• Wired and wireless networks, protocols and layers

• Threats to computer systems and networks

• Identifying and preventing vulnerabilities

• Programming fundamentals

• Additional programming techniques

• Searching and sorting algorithms

• Boolean logic

Revision and the class mock exams

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam board: OCR Computer Science (9-1) - J277

 OCR Specification

 Past Assessments

 OCR GCSE Computer Science, Second Edition

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 Spaced repetition revision using flash cards and Carousel Learning

 Educake

 Coding practice using set problems on Microsoft Teams

 Don’t give up when your code doesn’t work – this happens to every programmer, all the time!

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

 A Level Computer Science

 AAQ in Computing: Application Development Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:

 General computer Science;

 Artificial intelligence (AI);

 Computer programming, including coding;

 Computer science;

 Information and communications technology (ICT);

 Networking;

 Software development;

 Software engineering.

Design & Technology WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Autumn Spring Summer

Modern living

Core technical principals

• 4 Motions

• Mechanisms

• 6 R’s & the Environment

• Paper, card and board

• Electronic systems

• Robotics and automation

Specialist technical principals

• Ecological and social footprint

• Composites & smart materials

• Iconic designers & 20th century design movements

Design & make principals

• Iconic designers

• Graphics presentation skills

• Isometric & 3rd angle orthographic

• Modelling materials

• Biomimicry design

• CAD and CAM design skills

• 3D rendering techniques

Multipurpose living

Core technical principals

• CAD and CAM knowledge

• Wood work skills & finishing techniques

• Isometric drawing / 3D rendering skills

• Metal work – Ferrous, non-ferrous metals and alloys

• Polymers – thermosetting and thermoforming

Specialist technical principals

• Ergonomics and anthropometrics

• Workshop tools and machinery

• Material properties

• Vacuum formed packaging and 5 P’s

Design & make principals

• One-off product for specific user

• Printing methods

• Tessellation and Nesting

• Batch/mass production

• Quality Control

• Exploded diagrams

• Manufacturing techniques and skills

NEA

Final NEA (Non-exam assessment) worth 50%

Criteria A: Identifying & investigating design possibilities (10 marks)

Criteria B: Producing a design brief and specification (10 marks)

Criteria C: Generating design ideas (20 marks)

Criteria D: Developing design ideas (20 marks)

Final NEA (Non-exam assessment) worth 50%

Criteria D: Developing design ideas (20 marks)

Criteria E: Realising design ideas (20 marks)

Criteria F: Analysing and Evaluating (20 marks)

NEA

• Final NEA (Non-exam assessment) worth 50%

• AO1 – Identify, investigate and outline design possibilities to address needs and wants.

• AO2 – Design and make prototypes that are fit for purpose.

• AO3 – Analyse and evaluate:

Design decisions and outcomes, including for prototypes made by themselves and others. Wider issues in design and technology.

Core technical principals

All knowledge previously learnt throughout KS3 and KS4 will be recalled, embedded and portrayed through coursework evidence assessed.

Specialist technical principals

Students will work individually and independently in a specialist material area of their choice, depending on experience.

Design & make principals

Students will need to show creative, iterative designs, protypes and products.

Written exam

Final written assessment worth 50%

Assessment units

AO1 – Identify, investigate and outline design possibilities to address needs and wants.

AO3 – Analyse and evaluate: Design decisions and outcomes, including for prototypes made by themselves and others. Wider issues in design and technology.

AO4 – Demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of: Technical principals

Designing and making principals

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam board: GCSE Design and Technology 8552

 GCSE Design and Technology Specification

 Past Assessments

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 CGP GCSE AQA Design and Technology for Grade 9 -1 course

 Revision on Technology Student

 Collins AQA GCSE 9-1 Design and Technology Complete Revision & Practice

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

KS5

 A Level 3d Design

Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:

 Sound engineer

 Graphic designer

 Interior designer

 Industrial designer

 Video game designer

 Art director

 Web developer

 Civil engineer

DR WH

Autumn

Component 2 — (Performance of Text)

• Working on script extracts –monologues, duologues and group scenes

• Mock exam – component 2 (performance of x 2 extracts from the same play)

Component 3 Section A: DNA by Dennis Kelly)

• Practical exploration of the play as an actor and director

• Practical exploration of the play using production elements (costume, set, lighting and sound)

• Practice exam questions

Component 3—Section ARevision

• Practical exploration of the play as an actor and director

• Practical exploration of the play using production elements (costume, set, lighting and sound)

• Practice exam questions

Section B – revision

• Theatre trip

• Note making

• Practice exam questions

• Mock exam of whole paper

AM

A

AT WILL I Spring

Approaches to devising(Preparation for component 1)

• Developing devising skills and techniques

• Generating ideas from different stimuli

Component 3 (Section B Live Theatre Review)

• Theatre trip

• Note making

• Practice exam questions

LEARN?

Summer

Comp 1—(Devising): Responding to a stimulus

• Introduction to stimuli

• Generating ideas and creating material Q1 and 2 – portfolio

• 1: What was your initial response to the stimuli and what were the intentions of the piece?

• 2: What work did your group do in order to explore the stimuli and start to create ideas performance?

Creating devised pieces Q3 and 4 – portfolio

• 3: What were some of the significant moments during the development process and when rehearsing and refining your work?

• 4: How did you consider genre, structure, character, form, style, and language throughout the process?

Refining, performing and evaluating Q5 and 6 portfolio

• 5: How effective was your contribution to the final performance?

• 6: Were you successful in what you set out to achieve?

Component 2—(performance of text)

• X 2 extracts from the same play (Monologue, duologue or group scenes)

• Practical exploration of whole play

• Developing character

• Rehearsals and refinement

• Component 2 – practical exam

Component 3

• Revision for sections A and B

• Component 3 - Written exam

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam Board: Edexcel

 Audible Project

 Mountview Bridge Project

 National Theatre New Views playwriting competition and Connections Festival

 Regular Theatre trips to Southwark theatres and West End

 Annual musical theatre performance, past performances: Lion King, Jungle Book, We Will Rock You, Bugsy Malone, Little Shop of Horrors (March 2022) , Sweeney Todd (2023), The Wiz (2024)

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 GCSE Drama Specification

 Join a local youth theatre group at Theatre Peckham, Southwark Playhouse, Blue Elephant and Mountview

 Watch a production at a local theatre and write a review: National Theatre, Old Vic, Young Vic, Southwark Playhouse, Unicorn Theatre

 Watch and review performances online using Drama Online Library

 BBC Bitesize Drama EDEXCEL https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zkvm2sg

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

KS5

 KS5 A Level Drama and Theatre Studies

 Vocational Drama Level 3

Higher Education

 BA (Hons) Drama

 BA (Hons) Technical Theatre Design

 Professional actor training at Drama School or Conservatory

 BA (Hons) Media and Film studies and production

ECONOMICS

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Autumn Spring Summer

Introduction to Economics

• Main economic groups and factor of production

• The basic economic problem

• Opportunity cost

• Economic choices and sustainability

The Role of Markets and Money

• Markets, products and services sectors

• Product and factor markets

• Specialisation and exchange

• Demand and the demand curve

• Shifts and movements of demand and supply

• Elasticity

Economics Objectives and the Role of Government

• Income and wealth

• Causes and consequences of differences in income and wealth

Price Stability and Inflation

• Measuring inflation (CPI)

• Real and nominal values

• Causes and consequences of inflation

Fiscal Policy

• Government spending and revenue

• Government budget

• Effects of fiscal policy

• Measures to redistribute income and wealth

• Causes and consequences of inflation

Monetary Policy

Effects of monetary policy on growth, employment, and inflation

Competition

• Competition and price in competitive and concentrated markets (monopoly and oligopoly)

Production

• Role of producers production and productivity

• Costs, Revenue, profit and loss

• Economies of scale

The Labour Market

• Determination of wages

• Gross and net pay calculations

The Role of Money and the Financial Sector

• Importance of the financial

• Interest rates

• Saving, borrowing and investment interest rate calculations

Supply Side Policies

• Costs and benefits of supply side policies

Limitations of Markets

• Positive and negative externalities

• Government intervention

International Trade and the Global Economy

• International trade and free trade agreements

National and International Economics

• Economics growth GDP and GDP per capita

• Determinants and costs and benefits of economics growth

Low Unemployment

• Calculating employment and unemployment

• Types of unemployment

• Causes and consequences of unemployment

Balance of Payments

• Surpluses and deficits in the Balance of Payments

• Importance of BoP to UK economy

Exchange Rates

• The currency conversion mechanism

• Effect of exchange rate on UK economy

Globalisation

• Effect of globalisation on development

• Costs and benefits of globalisation

Revision & Final Exam

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam Board - OCR Economics (9-1) – GCSE Economics J205 Specification

 Past Assessments

 Recommended Textbook - OCR GCSE (9-1) Economics Clive Riches, Christopher Bancroft, Jan Miles-Kingston (ISBN: 978147188834) , OCR GCSE (9-1) Economics: Hodder Education

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 Be actively engaged and be prepared to critically analyse during lessons

 Keep up-to-date with recent developments via the TV new or the BBC news app

 Consolidate learning from lessons with carefully taken notes from the set text

 Complete practice and past papers

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

KS5

 A Level Economics

Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:

 Economics

 Land Economy

 Politics Philosophy and Economics

 Industrial Economics

 Economics and International Relations

 Accountancy and Finance

 Statistics and Econometrics

 Business and International Business

 Business and Management

GEOGRAPHY

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Paper 1: The Living World

• Amazon rainforest

• Western desert

Paper 1: Coastal Landscapes

• Coastal processes

• Coastal management

• Holderness Coast

Paper 2: Resource Management

• Food, water and energy

• Fracking

• Chambamontera

Paper 1: Rivers

• River Tees

• Banbury river management

Paper 3: Physical Fieldwork

• River Tillingbourne

Paper 2: Urban Issues and Challenges

• Lagos

• London

• Stratford, Olympics

• Bedzed

Paper 1: Tectonic Hazards

• Plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes

• Christchurch and Nepal earthquakes

Paper 2: The Economic World

• United Kingdom

• Nigeria

• Jamaica

• Torr Quarry

Paper 1: Climate Change

Paper 3: Pre-release material (issued twelve weeks prior to exam)

Paper 1: Weather Hazards

• Typhoon Haiyan

• Beast from the East

• 2022 UK Heatwave

Paper 3: Human Fieldwork

• Elephant and Castle

Revision

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam Board - AQA

 AQA Geography Specification

 Recommended Textbook and Revision Guide - STAC Revision Guide and Electronic version of AQA Textbook

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 Use past exam questions

 Revise for all assessments using recommended revision material

 Seneca learning

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

 A Level Geography

Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:

 Geography

 Sustainability

 Urban planning

 Environmental management

 Disaster management

 Tourism

 Environment Agency

HISTORY

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Autumn Spring

2A. The Development of the USA, 1929 2000

• Economic downturn and recovery

• The economic impact of WWII

• Issues of Civil Rights 1941 1970

• Political change

• Social change

• Cold war rivalry

• The search for world peace

1B The Elizabethan Age

• The Catholic threat

• The Spanish Armada

• The Puritan threat

2F Changes in Medicine and Health in Britain, c.500 present

• Causes of illness and disease

• Attempts to prevent illness and disease

1G Germany in transition, 1919 1939

• Impact of WWI

• Recovery of Weimar

• End of the Weimar Republic

• Consolidation of power

• Nazi economic, social and racial policy

• Terror and persuasion

• Hitler’s foreign policy

2F Changes in Medicine and Health in Britain, c.500 present

• Attempts to treat and cure illness and disease

• Advances in medical knowledge

• Developments in patient care

• Developments in public health and welfare

Summer

1B The Elizabethan Age

• Elizabethan government

• Lifestyles of rich and poor

• Popular entertainment

• The problem of religion

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam Board: WJEC GCSE History

 Unit 1A: The development of the USA, 1929 2000

 UNIT 1G: Germany in Transition, 1919-1939

 Unit 1B: The Elizabethan Age

 UNIT 2F: Changes in Medicine and Health in Britain, c.500-Present

 WJEC Specification

 My Revision Notes: WJEC GCSE History by R. Paul Evans

 WJEC Educas GCSE History, The Development of the USA 1929-2000 by Steve Waugh and John Wright

 WJEC Educas GCSE History, The Elizabethan Age 1558-1603 by R. Paul Evans

 WJEC Educas GCSE History, Germany in Transition, 1919-39 by Steve Waugh and John Wright

 WJEC Educas GCSE History, Changes in Health and Medicine c.1340 to the present day by R. Paul Evans

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 Spaced revision using flash cards  Complete past papers and use exercise books/revision guide to mark

Use school revision guide

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

A Level History

A Level Politics

Education

Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:

History

Archaeology

Politics

Law

Economics

Business  Sociology  Philosophy  Social Sciences

Classics

English

History of Art

Citizenship

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Autumn Spring

Life in Modern Britain

• What are the principals and values that underpin British society

• What do we mean by identity

• What is the role of the media and the free press?

• What is the UK’s role in key international organisations

Politics and Participation

• Where does political power reside in the UK and how is it controlled

• What are the powers of local and devolved government and how can citizens participate

• Where does political power reside: with the citizen, parliament or government

• How do others govern themselves

Active Citizenship

• How can citizens make their voice heard and make a difference in society

• How do citizens play a part to bring about change in the legal system

• How can citizens try to bring about political change

• THE INVESTIGATION – taking citizenship action

Summer

Rights and Responsibilities

• What laws does society require and why?

• What are a citizen’s rights and responsibilities within the legal system

• How has the law developed over time and how does it protect the citizen and deal with criminals

• What are universal human rights and how do we protect them?

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam Board: AQA

 AQA Specification

 1. Citizenship skills, processes and methods

 2. Life in modern Britain

 3. Rights and Responsibilities

 4. Politics and Participation

 5. Active Citizenship

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 Revision using flash cards

 Understanding of key words

 Completing past papers

 Using the school revision guide

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

KS5

 A Level History

 A Level Politics

 Any other humanities based subject.

Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:

 Politics

 Law

 Economics

 Business

 Sociology

 Philosophy

 Social Sciences

 Classics

MFL

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Module 1 - Tu as du temps à perdre?

(Zonedeculture:Fêtesetjeu)

• Ma vie en ligne

• Tu as une vie active?

• Qu’est-ce que tu regardes?

• Qu’est-ce qu’on va faire?

• Qu’est-ce que tu as fait?

J’ai participé aux Jeux de la Francophonie!

Module 2 - Mon clan, ma tribu (Zonede culture:Libred’êtremoi)

• Un week-end en famille

• L’amitié est la clé du bonheur

• Portraits de stars

• La place des idoles

Famille, amour, gâteau

Module 7 - Mon petit monde à moi (Zonedeculture:C’estcombien?)

• Là où j’habite

• Sur la bonne route

• Mode et shopping

• La maison de mes rêves

As-tu déjà visité Paris?

Module 6 – Notre planète (Zone de culture: Madagascar: miroir du monde?)

• Notre monde est beau

• Planète en danger

• Des grands gestes

• Des petits gestes

• Innovation verte

Module 3 - Ma vie scolaire (Zone deculture:Aucollègechez nous)

• Quelle est ta matière préférée?

• C’est injuste!

• As-tu fait des progrès?

• Souvenirs d’école

Les langues et l’avenir

Module 4 - En pleine forme (Zone deculture:C’estbonpourla santé?)

• Bon appétit!

• Bien dans ma peau

• Bien choisir pour ta santé

• Je change ma vie

• Mieux vivre

• Speaking preparation

• Exam skills lessons

• Revision of all topic

Module 5 – Numéro vacances (ZonedeCulture:Voudrais-tu voyager?)

• Des vacances de rêve

• On part pour la Corse

• Le monde en fête

• Guide de voyage

• Vive les vacances!

Module 8 - Mes projets d’avenir (Zone de culture: Mon été de rêve)

• Mes passions et mon avenir

• Célébrités à l’écran

• Quelles sont tes compétences?

• Bien payé, mais difficile!

• Speaking Exam

• Revision/exams preparation

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Students will do either Italian or French, or in some cases Spanish (if they are a native speaker)

 Exam Board AQA

 Italian Specification

 French Specification

 Spanish Specification

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 www.thisislanguage.com

 Complete practice and past papers

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

KS5

 A Level French

 A Level Italian

 A Level Spanish

Higher Education

Careers which require a language range from education, international law, counselling, social services, customer services, sales, marketing, international trade, translator, interpreter, language teacher and linguist.

 Complementary subjects include:

 Business

 Economics

 Spanish

 French

 Maths

 History

 English

MUSIC

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

ABRSM Music Theory

• Exam in November

Listening SW 7

•Release

Listening SW 6

• Star Wars

Performing

• Weekly instrument/vocal lessons preparing for external & internal exam performances

Composing

• Fusion composition

• Film music composition

Listening SW 8

• Samba Em Preludio

Listening SW 2

• Pathetique

Performing

• Weekly instrument/vocal lessons preparing for mock exam performance in December.

Composing

• Set brief comp

Listening SW 4

• Killer Queen

Listening SW 3

• Music for a While

Performing

• Weekly instrument/vocal lessons preparing for external & internal exam performances

Composing

• Rock music

Listening SW 5

• Defying Gravity

Performing

• Weekly instrument/vocal lessons & exam

Performing

• Summer Concert class performance

Composing

• Musical song/ Free comp

Listening SW 1

• Brandenburg

Listening

• Revision Performing

• Weekly instrument/vocal lessons preparing for final GCSE recording in March

Composing

• Set Brief and Free comp

Revision & Final Exam

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam Board- Pearson Edexcel GCSE Music (2016)

 GCSE Music Specification

 Past Assessments

 Recommended Textbooks Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Music - Arkel and Martin ISBN 978 1 292123414 1 , Edexcel GCSE (9 – 1) Anthology of Music – Julia Winterson – ISBN- 978 1 292118 39 0

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 Spaced Repetition in Learning Theory

 Listening Practice using Focus on Sound

 Daily instrument practice – minimum 30 minutes

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

 Eduqas A Level Music

Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:

 University Degree in Music

 College of Music Degree in Instrumental Performance

 University Degree in Sound Production

 A GCSE or A level in music can enhance a CV and lead into any other area of business or career

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Autumn Spring

Health, Fitness and Wellbeing

• Physical, emotional and social health, fitness and wellbeing

• Consequences of a sedentary lifestyle

• Energy use, diet and nutrition.

Practical Sports throughout Year 10 & 11

Sport Psychology

• Classification of skill

• Goal Setting

• Guidance and feedback

Socio-cultural Influences

• Engagement patterns

• Commercialisation

• Ethical and socio-cultural issues

Summer

Physical Training

• Component of fitness

• Training methods

• Fitness test

• Optimising training

• Long term effects of exercise e

• Warm up and cool down

PEP Coursework

• Par-Q

• Goal retting

• Individual test results

• Training methods

• Training Plan

PEP Coursework

• Comparison of test results

• Suitability of goals set

• Evaluation of training methods

• Strengths and weakness of training programme

Anatomy and Physiology

• Structure of muscular-skeletal system

• Functions muscular-skeletal system

• Structure of cardiorespiratory system

• Functions cardiorespiratory system

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Anaerobic and aerobic exercise.

• Short- and long-term effects of exercise

Movement Analysis

• Lever systems – 1st 2nd and 3rd class lever systems

• Mechanical advantages and disadvantages

• Planes and Axis linked to specific sporting movements

Revision & Final Exam

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam board: Edexcel GCSE PE Full Course

 Edexcel GCSE PE Specification

 Past Assessments

 Edexcel GCSE (9-1) PE Student Book 2nd Edition

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 Ensure there are no gaps when completing coursework

 Use everlearner to watch the videos making additional notes

 Complete online checkpoints using everlearner for the different topics

 Complete practice past papers

 Create knowledge organisers of each specific topic for both exam papers

 Create questions on each topic to test yourself or a friend for the exam

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

KS5

 A-Level PE

 BTEC Sport

Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:

 Psychology and Sport and Exercise Science BSc Joint Honours

 Sport and Exercise Science BSc Honours

 Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education BSc (Hons)

 Sport Management BSc (Hons)

Vocational Performing Arts

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Students will be able to choose their specialist pathway, either Music Technology or Acting

Introduction to Unit 1Performing.

Re-creation of an existing piece of music using Logic Pro X.

Continuation of Unit 1Performing.

2. Presentation of work to an audience

3. Evaluation

1. Research and Reflection on track to recreate Unit 1 Complete

1.1.2 Rehearsal and Reflection - time spent reproducing an existing piece of music

Unit 2 Continued Unit 3 - Performing Arts in Practice

2.1.2 Development Log to be completed during production - reflection, tracking of progress etc.

2.2.1 Presentation of work to an audience

2.3 Evaluation

Unit 2 Complete

3.1 Planning a response to a set music industry brief

3.2 Promoting work and pitching to a target audience

Introduction to Unit 2Creating

Free Composition using Logic Pro X in response to a set brief.

2.1.1 Review of set brief and response/ planning of composition

3.3 Evaluation and Reflection Unit 3 Complete

USEFUL INFORMATION

 The vocational music course allows for progression into a higher level of study and/or the music industry, with a focus upon the recognition of achievement through the acquisition of knowledge and practical musical skills The aim of these qualifications is to provide learners with the knowledge and range of skills needed to progress them towards being able to operate successfully as performing musicians and producers/composers

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 Daily instrument practice – minimum 30 minutes

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

 BTEC Level 3 (currently not available at STAC)

Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in

 Degree in Sound Production

 Degree in Music Performance

 Degree in Music Performance and Sound Production

Vocational Performing Arts

Acting

Introduction to unit 1 (Performing)

• Developing performance and ensemble skills

• Script work (monologues, duologues and group pieces)

Introduction to unit 2 (Creating)

• Developing devising skills and explorative strategies

• Responding to stimuli

• Practitioners

Unit 1

• 1.1.1– research

• 1.1.2 – rehearsal/

• preparation

• 1.2.1 – Performance skills

• 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 – Evaluation

Unit 1 complete 30%

Introduction to unit 3 (Performing arts in practice)

• Roles in theatre

• Business and management roles

• Promoting and pitching

• Planning performance work

Unit 2

• 2.1.1 – Writing creative brief

• Creating ideas for performance

Unit 3

• 3.1.1 – planning performance work

• 3.1.2 – creating performance work

• 3.2.1 – Promoting

• 2.1.2 – developing performance and development log

• 2.2.1 – present final piece to audience

• 2.3.1 and 2.3.2 – Evaluation Unit 2 complete 30%

• 3.2.2 – Pitching

• 3.3.1 and 3.3.2 – Evaluating and reflecting

Unit 3 complete 40%

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam Board: Edexcel

 Audible Project

 Mountview Bridge Project

 National Theatre New Views playwriting competition, and Connections Festival

 Regular Theatre trips to Southwark theatres and West End.

 Annual musical theatre performance, past performances: Lion King, Jungle Book, We Will Rock You, Bugsy Malone, Little Shop of Horrors (March 2022) , Sweeny Todd (2023), The Wiz (2024)

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 GCSE Drama Specification

 Join a local youth theatre group at Theatre Peckham, Southwark Playhouse, Blue Elephant and Mountview

 Watch a production at a local theatre and write a review: National Theatre, Old Vic, Young Vic, Southwark Playhouse, Unicorn Theatre

 Watch and review performances online using Drama Online Library

 BBC Bitesize Drama EDEXCEL https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zkvm2sg

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

 KS5 A Level Drama and Theatre Studies

 Vocational Drama Level 3

Higher Education

 BA (Hons) Drama

 BA (Hons) Technical Theatre Design

 Professional actor training at Drama School or Conservatory

 BA (Hons) Media and Film studies and production

OCR NATIONAL SPORT STUDIES

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Autumn Spring

• R185: Performance and Leadership in Sports Activities

• TA1 - Be able to use skills, techniques and tactics/strategies/ compositional football

• Football (Practical)

• TA1 Football Logbook of Participation

• TA2 Evaluating Football ability and quality

• TA2 Creating an Action Plan, developing on your weaknesses in Football

• R185: Performance and Leadership in Sports Activities

• TA3 Creating a Sport Session Plan

• Risk Assessment

• Table Tennis (Practical)

• TA1 Table Tennis Logbook of Participation

• TA4 Leading a Sports Session

Summer

• R185: Performance and Leadership in Sports Activities

• TA5 Reviewing Sports Session Evaluating coaching performance

• R187: Increasing Awareness of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities

• TA1 Local and National Provision for Outdoor Activities

• National Governing Bodies

• TA2 Equipment and Clothing for Outdoor Activities

• Technology to enhance safety and performance on outdoor activities

• Types of Terrain and Environment

• R187: Increasing Awareness of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities

• TA3 Key considerations for planning an outdoor activity

• Risk Assessment

• Emergency Procedures

• Demonstrating appropriate skills in outdoor activities

• TA4 Evaluating performance and value of participating in outdoor activities

R184:- Contemporary Issues in Sport

• TA1 Issues Affecting Participation in Sport

• Potential Barriers

• User Groups

• Solutions to Participation

• TA2 The Role of Sport in Promoting Values

• Olympics and Paralympics

• Sporting Initiatives and Campaigns

• Sporting Etiquette

• Performance Enhancing Drugs

• TA3 The Importance of Hosting Major Sporting Events

R184:- Contemporary Issues in Sport

• TA4 The Role of National Governing Bodies

• TA5 Positive and Negative use of Technology in Sport

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam Board: OCR Cambridge Nationals:

 OCR Specification

 Past Assessments

 Cambridge National Level 1/2 Sport Studies Student Textbook, Ross Howitt & Mike Murray

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 Ensure there are no gaps when completing coursework

 Use everlearner to watch the videos making additional notes for R184 exam

 Complete online checkpoints using everlearner for R184 exam

 Complete practice papers for R184 exam

 Create knowledge organisers of each specific topic for R184 exam

 Create questions on each topic for R184 to test yourself or a friend for the exam

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

KS5

 A-Level PE

 BTEC Sport

Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:

 Psychology and Sport and Exercise Science BSc Joint Honours

 Sport and Exercise Science BSc Honours

 Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education BSc (Hons)

 Sport Management BSc (Hons)

 Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

WHA

Autumn

Unit R060: Data manipulation using spreadsheets

• 1.1 Design tools

• 1.2.1 Functionality

• 1.2.2 Types of outputs that clearly present information for an organisation

• 1.2.3 Human Computer Interface (HCI)

• 2.1.1 Data handling and manipulation

• 2.1.2 Techniques to generate the outputs

• 2.1.3 User interface

Unit R070: Using Augmented Reality to present information

• 3.1 Augmented Reality (AR) model prototype

• 3.2 Triggers

• 3.3 Layers / user interaction

• 3.4 information output

• 4.1 Testing

• 4.2 Reviewing the process of creating the Augmented Reality (AR) model prototype

T WILL I LEAR Spring

Unit R060: Data manipulation using spreadsheets

• 3.1 Test the user interface and the technical aspects of the spreadsheet solution

• 4.1 Methods used to evaluate the success of the spreadsheet solution

N?

Summer

Unit R070: Using Augmented Reality to present information

• 1.1 Purpose and uses of Augmented Reality (AR)

• 1.2 Types of Augmented Reality (AR) and user interaction

• 1.3 Devices used with Augmented Reality (AR)

• 2.1 Planning and design considerations

• 2.2 Design Tools

Unit R050: IT in the digital world

• Topic Area 1: Design tools

• Topic Area 2: Human Computer Interface (HCI) in everyday life

• Topic Area 3: Data and testing

• Topic Area 4: Cybersecurity and legislation

• Topic Area 5: Digital communications

• Topic Area 6: Internet of Everything (IoE)

Unit R050: IT in the digital world Revision and Exam

USEFUL INFORMATION

 Exam Board: OCR Cambridge Nationals:

 OCR Specification

 Past Assessments

 Cambridge National Level 1/2 in IT Student Textbook, David Atkinson-Beaumont, Alan Jarvis, Sarah Mat-

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

 Ensure there are no gaps when completing coursework

 Complete practice papers for R050 exam

 Create knowledge organisers of each specific topic for R050 exam

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO?

KS5

 Cambridge Technical in Information Technology

Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:

 General computer Science;

 artificial intelligence (AI);

 computer programming, including coding;

 computer science;

 information and communications technology (ICT);

 networking;

 software development; or

 software engineering.