St Gen Prospectus 2012-13.pdf - St Genevieves

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of combining A-level subjects with an Applied Course, GCSE subjects and vocational subjects. Alternatively, any of these courses may be taken in isolation. The key aim of curriculum planning in Key Stage 5 is to facilitate pupil progression in their chosen learning pathway. Table 2 below shows the subjects currently studied in the Sixth Form. Special Education Needs Entitlement and Inclusion: On 1 st September 2005 a new initiative became law, the Special Education Needs Disability Order. This law means that children with a disability have an entitlement to be educated in mainstream schools. In St Genevieve’s entitlement and inclusion have been in existence much longer than this law. All our pupils have an entitlement to realize their potential with whatever support they may need. This support takes on a variety of forms depending on the needs of the individual pupil in balance with the needs of the others. Entitlement to support during examinations is a provision that our pupils afforded. This entitlement does not reflect ability but a need. Identified needs may e addressed by: having an examination paper read to a pupil; extra time concessions up to 25% of the total examination; rest breaks; use of amanuensis. These entitlements are applied for using strict guidelines from the Joint Council for Examinations. Curriculum Queries Curriculum planning is pupil centred and informed by pupil learning needs and entitlements. However, where parents consider that the curriculum provision for their child is not satisfactory, they are invited to express their concern to the school, initially, through their daughter’s Head of Year, who will then consult with key school personnel as required. Should the issue not be resolved at this stage, an interview should then be sought with the Director of Study for that Key Stage or the Assistant Vice-Principal (Curriculum), either of whom will be happy to advise further. For any extra provision to be provided the needs of each pupil will be assessed using a variety of sources of information: - confidential interviews with parents at enrolment - an educational psychologist report given by permission of parents - results from testing pupils within school at Years 08, 11 and 13; in Years 11 and 13 this data is used to apply for examination concessions. - a request by parents to have an educational psychology assessment carried out either for academic or behavioural reasons. - pupil information on the register for peripatetic support. - information disclosed or concerns raised at parent teacher meetings. Educational needs of pupils are met in the classroom in the following ways, depending on the needs of the child: • small class placement, • extra Literacy/ Numeracy support, • specialist peripatetic support on a one-to-one basis, • specialist behaviour support, • classroom assistance support, • physical, visual and auditory annual consultations for those pupils for whom school is aware of the need. Page 16 | St Genevieve’s High School Prospectus 2013/2014
Curriculum Offered in KS3 and KS4 (Table 1) Areas of Learning Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Compulsory Key Stage 4 Optional Subject Offer Science and Technology Science and Technology Religious Education Environment and Society The Arts Modern Languages Learning for Life and Work Physical Education Careers Geography History ICT Art Drama Music Physical Education French Irish Citizenship Employability Home Economics Personal and Social Education Physical Education English Mathematics Learning for Life and Work Careers Education Personal and Social Education Physical Education Additional Science Art Business & Communication Systems Business Studies Core Science Drama/Performing Arts English Literature Essential Skills: Level 1 & 2 Application of Number French Geography History Home Economics Home Economics Child Development Irish Moving Image Art Music Occupational Studies Occupational Studies in Care Occupational Studies in Digital Technology Occupational Studies in Hospitality Physical Education Technology Travel and Tourism Word Processing “Realising Potential Together” | Page 17
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Page 3 and 4: HISTORY History of the School The S
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Page 13 and 14: UNIFORM The uniform is to be worn a
Page 15: THE CURRICULUM Curriculum Planning
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