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Home About Us Board of Governors Staff List School Foreword School History School Motto School Calendar Prospectus Admissions Achievements Curriculum Extra Curricular Education Homework Pastoral Care & Discipline Uniform Departments Art and Design Business Studies Careers English Modern Languages History Geography Home Economics ICT/Computing Mathematics Music Performing Arts Physical Education Psychology Religious Education Science Technology and Design Sports Rugby Hockey Volleyball Cricket Extra Curricular Art Chess Choir Comenius Debating Drama Duke of Edinburgh Golf Scripture Union Library Photo Gallery Special Events Big Bash Health Promotion Week Prize Night School Formal School Play Grammarians Add Details View Entries Charities Internet Safety Cyber-bullying In Loco Parentis Think U Know Staff Vacancies Resources Booking System C2K Downloads RM Easylink Webmail Contact Us		Organisation of Education Religious Education Religious Education is accepted as an important area of study which contributes to each pupil's full development and is reflected in the ethos of the school. All pupils have the opportunity to study Religious Education where the main focus is on Christianity. Pupils in Key Stage 3 follow the North-Eastern Education & Library Board's recommended syllabus which is based on the Church's Religious Education Core Syllabus. Pupils in Key Stage 4 also follow the Core Syllabus which is directly linked to the GCSE course. Cross-Curricular themes including EMU, Cultural Heritage, Careers and Health Education are incorporated in a religious context and the subject is taught by specialist teachers. All pupils are entered for CCEA RE (Short Course) unless they are sitting the full GCSE exam. Although it is expected that most, if not all, pupils will attend Religious Studies classes and assembly, it is recognised that some parents may wish to withdraw their children from these activities and, when this occurs, alternative supervisory arrangements are made for the children concerned. Organisation of education at the school (currently under review) Year 8 All elements of Year 8 curriculum are compulsory and common to all pupils. In the relevant subjects, programmes of study are based on the requirements of the common curriculum. There is no streaming in operation at this stage. The following subjects are studied: English, Mathematics, French. Science - covering the areas of Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Home Economics, Technology and Design, ICT. History, Geography. Art and Design, Music, Religious Education. PE/Games, Class Tutorial, Employability Studies, Citizenship, Library Studies. Year 9 All elements of Year 9 curriculum are compulsory and common to all pupils. In the relevant subjects, programmes of study are based on the requirements of the common curriculum. There is no streaming in operation at this stage. The following subjects are studied: English, Mathematics, French, Spanish. Science - covering the areas of Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Home Economics, Technology and Design. History, Geography. Art and Design, Music, Religious Education. PE/Games, Class Tutorial, Employability Studies, Citizenship. Year 10 All elements of Year 10 curriculum are compulsory and common to all pupils. In the relevant subjects, programmes of study are based on the requirements of the common curriculum. There is no streaming in operation at this stage. The following subjects are studied: English, Mathematics, French, Spanish. Science - covering the areas of Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Home Economics, Technology and Design. History, Geography.Art and Design, Music, Religious Education. PE/Games; Class Tutorial, Employability Studies. Years 11 and 12 All pupils study 9 GCSEs. Depending on the demand for subjects, the following curriculum is offered at Key Stage 4: Section A Compulsory Core Mathematics Double Award Science - covering the areas of Physics, Chemistry, Biology English ICT Pupils then choose four subjects from Section B one of which must be a Modern Language. Section B Additional Maths Home Economics Art and Design Music Business Studies P.E. English Literature R.E. French Spanish Geography Technology and Design History While every effort is made to accommodate a pupil's choice of subjects it should be recognised that every combination may not be possible.All pupils not taking RE as a full GCSE are expected to sit the short course in RE Non GCSE PE Games Years 13 and 14 Students choose four A/S level subjects which they study in year 13 after which they will decide on the three or four subjects they wish to take at ‘A’ level in year 14. Games are normally considered compulsory in year 13 for all pupils. They are also required to take a tutorial programme. Special Education Needs Provision is made for pupils with Special Education Needs as set out in the School SEN policy to ensure that their development and welfare are maintained at the required level.