PROSPECTUS 2012-2013 - Westminster Academy
PROSPECTUS 2012-2013 - Westminster Academy
PROSPECTUS 2012-2013 - Westminster Academy
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Key stage 3<br />
curriculum<br />
WESTMINSTER ACADEMY | <strong>PROSPECTUS</strong> <strong>2012</strong>-<strong>2013</strong><br />
At <strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> we offer<br />
all the subjects of the National Curriculum<br />
English<br />
Mathematics<br />
Science<br />
Design and Technology (D&T)<br />
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)<br />
History<br />
Geography<br />
Art and Design<br />
Music<br />
Physical Education (PE)<br />
Religious Education (RE)<br />
Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE)<br />
Citizenship.<br />
PLUS<br />
Languages: Spanish, French, German, Arabic,<br />
Chinese, Bengali.<br />
PLUS<br />
Performing Arts<br />
Business Studies<br />
Media Studies<br />
Our approach is an integrated one, which builds on Key<br />
Stage 2 learning. Each year’s work is carefully structured,<br />
so that learning in one subject supports and reinforces<br />
learning in another area. Each year has a theme, to create<br />
a unique identity and sense of achievement. In Year 7<br />
the theme is Communication and Community, with local<br />
projects being the focus. This widens to Global Citizenship<br />
in Year 8, with all students developing their ICT and media<br />
skills through international links, becoming world e-citizens.<br />
In Year 9 the theme is Enterprise, with lots of opportunities<br />
for individual and group enterprise activities.<br />
The core curriculum is based on the RSA 21st Century<br />
Curriculum, which is founded on five competences:<br />
Citizenship<br />
Learning<br />
Managing information<br />
Relating to people<br />
Managing situations<br />
Key Skills development further builds the literacy and<br />
numeracy skills started in primary school, with daily<br />
practice which has been proved to raise standards.<br />
Creative activities include Music, Dance, Drama, P.E.,<br />
Art and Design, and Design and Technology. ICT is<br />
used extensively across the curriculum.<br />
As students move from Year 7 to Year 9, their time to take<br />
options increases; this allows the curriculum to be more<br />
individualised and tailored to different students’ interests.<br />
Students can begin GCSE and BTEC courses in Year 9.<br />
Personal, Social and Health Education is integrated,<br />
rather than being taught as separate lessons. Parents may<br />
exercise their right to withdraw their child from Religious<br />
Education or Sex Education. Please discuss your views<br />
with Ms Bora if you are considering this option.<br />
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