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Religious Studies
Head of Department:
Mr A Stark
Summary of Programme for Year 9:
In Year 9, Religious Studies becomes more discussion-based. Students are encouraged to be reflexive about their own and others’ positionings as they explore six religious, philosophical and ethical topics: Key Christian Beliefs; Core Islamic Beliefs; Expressions of Beliefs; The Existence of God and Revelation; The Holocaust; and Philosophy Bites.
Does the Year 9 course include any elements of the GCSE?
The Year 9 Religious Studies course does not form a part of the Religious Studies GCSE. However, students are introduced to the many foundational Islamic and Christan beliefs and practices in Year 9 which are later explored in greater depth in Years 10 and 11.
Science
Head of Department:
Dr A Richardson
Summary of Programme for Year 9:
In Year 9, students all start the GCSE Science courses, taught separately as Biology, Chemistry and Physics by either two or three specialist teachers. The focus is on some of the fundamental concepts required throughout Year 10 and 11. This will lead to students either continuing the Triple Science route or choosing Combined Science. This will be decided on towards the end of Year 9. The course comprises a mixture of theoretical, practical and analytical work.
Does the Year 9 course include any elements of the GCSE?
Yes, we start on the full GCSE course in Year 9.
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