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Philosophy,
Religion and Ethics
Head of Department:
Mr A Stark
Summary of Programme
for Year 9:
In Year 9, PRE becomes more
discussion-based. Students are
encouraged to be reflexive about
their own and others’ positionings
as they explore six 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 PRE course does not
form a part of the PRE GCSE.
However, students are introduced
to many foundational Islamic and
Christian beliefs, teachings and
practices which in Year 10 and 11
are explored in greater detail.
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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