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From The Principal’s Desk From The Principal’s Desk

• Think about your future career aspirations: By considering these factors and seeking
Another important factor to consider when guidance, you can make informed deci-
Choosing the right IGCSE selecting IGCSE or GCSE subjects is your fu- sions about your IGCSE or GCSE subject

choices, and set yourself on a path towards
ture career aspirations. Research the entry re-
subjects is a crucial quirements for your desired university course academic and career success. Remember
decision that can have a or career and choose subjects that align with that choosing the right subjects is just the
those requirements. For example, if you want
first step; you also need to work hard and
significant impact on a to become a doctor, you should choose sub- stay motivated to achieve your goals.
jects such as biology and chemistry.
student’s academic and

career prospects. • Assess your academic strengths: It’s also

essential to assess your academic strengths
when selecting IGCSE or GCSE subjects.
Choose subjects that you are good at, and
that play to your strengths. However, it’s also
essential to choose subjects that challenge
Choosing the right IGCSE subjects is a crucial
you and help you develop new skills.
Robert Franklin decision that can have a significant impact
Principal on a student’s academic and career pros-
• Consult with your teachers and parents:
pects. It is very important that pupils make
Seek advice from your teachers and parents
their subject choices for the right reasons
Dear Parents, and not because, for example, their friends when choosing your IGCSE or GCSE subjects.

are doing a subject or because they are ful- They can provide valuable insights and guid-
ance based on your academic performance
filling their parents’ aspirations.
he half term is flying by as we come
and interests. Your teachers can also advise
to the end of the penultimate week. you on the most suitable subjects for your fu-
Here are some tips on making the right choice
TThis is the time of the year when pu- ture academic and career goals.
for you to consider:
pils in Year 9 have to cast an eye forward

and make choices about the IGCSE subjects • Consider your interests: One of the most • Keep your options open: It’s important to
they will study next year. This Friday we had important factors to consider when choos- choose a combination of subjects that of-
our Year 9 Options Meeting in which repre- ing IGCSE or GCSE subjects is your inter- fer a balance of breadth and depth. Keeping
sentatives from each Faculty were available ests. Think about what subjects you enjoy your options open will give you more flexi-

to answer questions from Year 9 pupils and studying and find interesting. Choosing bility in the future if you decide to pursue a
their parents. subjects that you are passionate about different career path or university course. It’s
will make studying more enjoyable and also important to note that some universities
motivate you to work hard to achieve your or career paths may require specific subject
goals. combinations or grades, so it’s essential to
research and plan ahead.

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