PCSA Options Booklet 2024 - 2026

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INTRODUCTIONDear Year 9 Student,There are a number of important decisions you have to consider as you come towards theend of Key Stage 3. You will soon undertake a range of two-year courses leading to publicexaminations at GCSE or Level 2 equivalents, which will in turn prepare you for the next stepin your ‘learning pathway’. This may be going on to study A Levels or other Level 3 courses atcollege or perhaps employment with training opportunities (apprenticeships).You need to be fully informed before making decisions and our Options Evening will helpyou with this process. This is the first major opportunity that you have had to make choicesabout the subjects you will study. There is not complete freedom when making thesechoices, there are some compulsory elements of study.It is vital that you consider your options carefully and objectively. Do not be influenced by thechoices of your friends or whether you like or dislike particular teachers. It is always useful tospeak with our Careers Team, Mr. Wilmot and Miss Silmon, to find out which qualificationsyou require to achieve your goals and dreams.You must make positive decisions that will ensure you are able to continue on your desiredlearning pathway. As you embark on your chosen courses, you should also considerdeveloping a wider range of skills that will further enhance your future prospects.These may include:Negotiating a work experience placement and gaining real experience of the world of work.Becoming a member of a school / local team, or taking up a sport that interests you.Take an interest in music and the arts, join a theatre group or choir, or learn to play aninstrument.Doing voluntary work.Joining Army Cadets, Air Cadets or St. John’s Ambulance.Getting a part time job / Saturday job (but limiting the hours).Aiming to become a prefect or one of the Student Leadership Team.Getting involved with a local charity e.g. the FoodbankAspire to achieve your best in your chosen subjects, aim high and take the initiative indeveloping your personal, as well as academic skills. In two years’ time, you will be makingchoices again. At that time, we want to be satisfied that you have achieved your full potentialand that you are well equipped to proceed to the next stage of your learning pathway.Wishing you the best.Mr. A MarkoutsasPrincipalINTRODUCTION | PAGE 02
TIMELINEFEBRUARY 2024Options booklet published to parents/carers andstudentsAll Year 9 students and their families are invited tothe Options Evening on Thursday 22 February2024Students and their families have the opportunityto further discuss their option choices with theirteachers at the Year 9 Progress Evening onThursday 29 February 2024MARCH 2024The deadline to return the GCSE Options Form isMonday 11 March 2024MAY 2024Options blocks are publishedStudents will receive a confirmation letter of theirfinal choicesOPTIONS PROCESS | PAGE 03
Page 1: 2024GCSE OPTIONSASPIRATION ~ INTEGR
Page 5 and 6: KS4 CURRICULUMLEARNING GROUPS &PATH
Page 7 and 8: GROUP 1
Page 9 and 10: ENGLISH LITERATUREType of qualifica
Page 11 and 12: MATHEMATICSType of qualification: G
Page 13 and 14: SCIENCEType of qualification: GCSEE
Page 15 and 16: CITIZENSHIP
Page 17 and 18: PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)
Page 19 and 20: GROUP 5
Page 21 and 22: SPANISHType of qualification: GCSEE
Page 23 and 24: HISTORYType of qualification: GCSEE
Page 25 and 26: FINE ARTType of qualification: GCSE
Page 27 and 28: MUSICType of qualification: GCSEExa
Page 29 and 30: HOSPITALITY & CATERINGType of quali
Page 31 and 32: CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILTENVIRONMENT
Page 33 and 34: BUSINESS STUDIESType of qualificati
Page 35 and 36: SPORT SCIENCEType of qualification:
Page 37 and 38: HEALTH & SOCIAL CAREType of qualifi
Page 39 and 40: RELIGIOUS STUDIESType of qualificat
Page 41 and 42: CHILD DEVELOPMENTType of qualificat
Page 43: ASPIRATION ~ INTEGRITY ~ RESPECTWWW

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