Year 9

YEAR 9  COURSE OF STUDY

A broad balanced course, which is largely compulsory in structure to ensure a comprehensive introduction to the first year of secondary education and national curriculum requirements.

Guidance Notes

 Arts Combo is a combined approach to the study of the Arts requirement of the National Curriculum where students will study a core course of six weeks in each Arts discipline.

• The Physical Education/Health Education combination enables the PE Department to use creative timetabling to establish the best possible programme.
• Skills through Technology provides students with a core course of four skills-based modules – Graphics, Technology, Design (Wood & Metal), Computer Digital Technology through which to experience the application of technology in society.
• Future Focus & Problem Solving is an extension of the Social Science programme offered to the enrichment class and selected students.