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Hugh Christie Curriculum
YEAR 7 – KEY STAGE 3
The REAL (Relevant Engaging Active Learning) curriculum is an integral part of our Key Stage 3 curriculum. This is delivered by one teacher and covers the national curriculum subjects of History, Geography, Citizenship, Religious Education, PHSE (Personal Health Social Education), Enterprise and ICT. A project based approach is used to develop skills across subjects
In Year 7, students are streamed in advisory groups based on three ability bands. Students can move between bands if appropriate.
BAND 1 (highest 25%) study English, Maths, Science, REAL, Arts, PE, French or Spanish and Design & Technology in ability groups.
BAND 2 study Maths, REAL (including English and Science integrated as part), Arts, PE, French or Spanish, Design & Technology in ability groups.
BAND 3 (lowest 5-10%) will study REAL (including English, Maths and Science integrated as part), Arts, PE, a language option, Design & Technology
YEAR 8 – KEY STAGE 3
Students continue to study the subjects as in Year 7 in ability sets. However, English and Science are now taught separately to all students in different ability groups. French or Spanish are offered to students with an aptitude in these subjects while the rest study ICT. PHSE is delivered by a rotation through the year. In March of Year 8, students will opt for which subjects they will study in Year 9.
YEAR 9 TO 11 – KEY STAGE 4
All students study GCSEs in
All students take qualifications in
All students will participate in PE, PHSE and two weeks work experience placement.
From 2011-12, a Baccalaureate group for our most able students will study GCSE History or Geography, French or Spanish. Other students will study up to two additional GCSE subjects or one additional applied subject. Examinations in most courses will take place at the end of Year 11 with some students selected for early entry where appropriate.
A very small number of students are offered work based alternative courses at other locations to suit their particular learning needs. Paul Bargery (Assistant Principal) oversees the allocation of this alternative provision.
For the final time in 2011-12 the most able students, who achieved GCSE passes or equivalent at a sufficient level at the end of Year 10, will continue to study their two GCSE choices for a third year and may be able to take some Advanced level courses (or equivalent) or other appropriate courses.
YEAR 12 and 13 – KEY STAGE 5
Students will be able to choose a range of courses available at Hugh Christie and The Hayesbrook School. These are mostly at Advanced Level (Level 3) standard or the equivalent but some alternative Level 2 courses are also available.
Students would normally study three or four subjects in the first year of study and specialise in two or three subjects in the second year. Foundation degree courses for our most able students are also available in Year 13.
PHSE
PHSE (Personal, Health and Social Education) at Hugh Christie is delivered by subject staff on a rotation basis.
The key areas covered include:
*Sex and Relationship Education is delivered in various ways, including through curriculum subjects (e.g. REAL and Science) as well as dedicated PHSE time. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from Sex and Relationship education, please contact Mr. Bargery at the College should you wish to discuss this.