Year 8 Options March 2020 A curriculum combining

Year 8 Options March 2020 A curriculum combining academic challenge with opportunities in expressive, vocational and practical subjects, for everyone.

What will our students be studying in Year 9? Core subjects • English Language and Literature • Maths • Science • RE • History and Geography (decision to be made about which is your main option) • MFL: French or Spanish (but some students will opt to study both) • Core PE • PSHE /Dof. E Plus two Option Subjects: students will follow both of these courses to the end of Year 11

QUESTION: With the rise of robotics and artificial intelligence, what can humans do that robots will never be able to do? ANSWER: Create and Innovate. Artistic, practical and expressive subjects remain relevant and valuable!

You have two Option Subjects to choose: • • • • A second language subject A second humanities subject (Geography/History) Music (BTEC/GCSE) Art Drama (BTEC) Dance Photography GCSE PE Cambridge National Award: Sport Computer Science Cambridge National Award: i. Media Technology Hospitality & Catering You will study these subjects for four hours a fortnight, throughout Years 9, 10 and 11.

How do I choose my subjects to study? I want to study it in depth for a further 3 years I enjoy this subject I need this subject for my future career choice My choice I am ready for a challenge

Poor reasons to choose a subject… I like the teacher They might not be your teacher in Year 9. Successful students have good relationships with all their teachers. I think it will be easy No subject is easy! Pick a subject which is going to motivate you to work hard. My parents want me to take this subject The broad range of compulsory subjects means that everyone is equipped to go on to do almost anything! My friends are taking this subject You need to study what is right for YOU so that you have the motivation to work hard.

Making Indicative Choices • We need to have some idea of the number of students choosing different subjects • This enables teachers to begin to plan for next year in terms of the curriculum and staffing. • You will be asked for your indicative choices – i. e. What you think you will choose. • This will be in tutor time this week. These choices are NOT binding. Your final choices might be different.

Indicative choice examples: History / Geography MAIN French OR Spanish? Option 1 Student 1 History French Dance Option 2 Food Technology Student 2 Geography French Music Spanish Student 3 Geography Spanish Drama History NAME