Page 8 - Welcome to Year 9 2024

Art and Design
Head of Department:
Mr A Grantham-Smith
Summary of Programme for Year 9:
During the year, students get
the opportunity to experience
six mini projects that are linked
to the subject areas available
at GCSE level. Each of these
GCSE endorsement ‘tasters’ are delivered by the subject specialists and groups rotate through each
of the different areas on a half- termly basis. This experience not only provides a diverse and rich teaching experience but also helps students make an informed choice for GCSE level. Art-based subject areas on offer at GCSE are ‘Fine Art’, ‘Textile Design’, ‘Graphical Communication’ and ‘Art, Craft and Design’.
Does the Year 9 course include any elements of the GCSE?
We will touch on some aspects of the GCSE but will mainly be focusing on different topics/skills throughout Year 9.
Business
Head of Department:
Mr E Reynolds
Summary of Programme for Year 9:
Year 9 Business will introduce students to a range of business topics in order to give students
a flavour of how businesses operate in the world. The aim is to get students to ‘think like a business person’. We will look at how businesses are organised and operate, the ways businesses are affected by what is going on in the world, and business skills such as money management and decision-making. Students will complete small projects individually and in small groups.
Does the Year 9 course include any elements of the GCSE?
We will touch on some aspects of the Level 2 BTEC course but will mainly be focusing on different topics/skills through the year.
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