ks4 booklet for 2008

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Strength from Diversity

West Island SchoolA better school, a better world

Key Stage 4Options 2008

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WEST ISLAND SCHOOLKey Stage Four (Years 10 and 11) - Options 2008

Dear parents and students ,This booklet is about education at West Island School during Key Stage 4 (KS4), which consists of years 10 and 11. It gives some information about the courses we plan to run and the choices thathave to be made by students at this stage of their educational career.

West Island School Key Stage 4 Curriculum An Overview

The curriculum offered by all schools of the English Schools Foundation, including West IslandSchool, is based broadly on the National Curriculum for England . The underlying principle of this curriculum is that students are entitled to a curriculum that is broad and balanced. All students

will take subjects which provide coverage of the following areas of learning:Expressive and CreativeLinguistic and LiteraryMathematicalPhysical and Recreational

ScientificHuman, Social and EnvironmentalReligious, Spiritual and MoralTechnological

This range of experience is achieved by providing a core of compulsory subjects, a set of optionalsubjects for students to choose from, and a set of guidelines for making these choices.

Many of the courses at KS4 are accredited through the UK General Certificate of SecondaryEducation ( GCSE ) or its international equivalent ( IGCSE ). Typically, at the end of two years of study, your child will be sitting GCSE and IGCSE examinations in the summer of 2010. The passgrades for this qualification are A to G, with an A* for the most exceptional performances.

Over the next few weeks, students can get more information about the courses from their subjectteachers, and their form tutors will be helping them with the choice procedure. If you would likemore details about any aspect of the Key stage 4 curriculum for Year 10 and 11, please do nothesitate to contact us. We look forward to discussing your childs options at the Key Stage 4Options Evening on Wednesday 14 th November 2007 .

Mrs. K. Isaac Ms. S. Lenson Mr. P. ToughMr. D. Kirby

Head of Lower School Head of Year 9 Vice PrincipalVice Principal

For further information:www.nc.uk.net - for details of the National Curriculum for England.

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Introduction for Students

The rest of this booklet is written for you, although we recommend that you readit together with your parents.

In August 2008 you will move into year 10 and start a two-year programme of study. This booklet tells you something about your courses over that two-year

period. It explains what GCSE is about and why you have a choice in some areasand not in others.

Contents

1. The plan an overview of years 10 and 11.

2. Achieving a Broad and Balanced Curriculum keeping doors open

3. What to aim for a word or two about GCSE.

4. Reasons why explaining the plan.

5. What next? How you tell us your choices.

6. Courses some information about each subject.

Before You Start

Remember that there is a limit to how much information and advice you can get

from a booklet like this. Talk with people; ask questions; listen to what they say.

Talk to your parents they know you best. They, and you, are invited to a Key Stage 4curriculum meeting about options on 14 th November 2007 at West Island School.

Talk to your Tutor your Tutor is probably the teacher who knows you best.

Talk to your subject teachers to get further details about their courses.

Talk to Mrs. Isaac (Head of Lower School), Ms. Lenson (Head of Year 9), Ms. Schofield(teacher responsible for careers guidance) in fact, anyone who you think might be able tohelp you. It is better to spend the time now, rather than risk being unhappy next year.

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1. The Plan

To get a picture of your typical school week for the next two years, it is best to think of two groupsof subjects. The first group the core contains certain subjects, which you all have to study.Here is the list:

COREEnglish Language and LiteratureMathematicsScienceLifeskillsICTPhysical EducationSupervised Self-Study

The second group of subjects the options is where you have some choice. You will becarefully guided in that choice. These subjects, in alphabetical order, are as follows:

OPTIONS

Examined Subjects FacultyArt and Design Creative Arts FacultyBusiness Studies Business & Vocational Education FacultyChinese Modern Languages FacultyDesign & Technology (Food Technology) Technology FacultyDesign & Technology (Graphic Products) Technology FacultyDesign & Technology (Resistant Materials) Technology FacultyDesign & Technology (Textiles Technology) Technology FacultyDrama Creative Arts FacultyEconomics Business & Vocational Education FacultyESL (English as a 2 nd language) IGCSE EAL DepartmentFrench Modern Languages FacultyGeography Humanities FacultyHistory Humanities FacultyInformation and Communications Technology ICT FacultyMedia Studies Creative Arts FacultyMusic Creative Arts FacultyPhysical Education Physical Education & Sport FacultyReligious Studies Humanities FacultySpanish Modern Languages Faculty

Non-Examined SubjectsEAL (English as an Additional Language) Support EAL DepartmentLearning Support Individual Needs Department

WISCAL (EAL) students must choose WISCAL (English literature) as one of their 4 options inorder to have the literature experience necessary for the IB Diploma. If you are a WISCAL studentyou should seek advice from the EAL Faculty on this.

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2. Achieving a Broad & Balanced Curriculum - Keeping Doors Open

In making your choices, you should try to ensure that you will experience all eight areas of learning through your core and optional courses. The areas of learning are:

Expressive and creative Linguistic and literary Mathematical Physical and recreational

Scientific Human, social and environmental Religious, spiritual and moral Technological

Much of this is covered by the CORE subjects.

There are some special combinations and choices which need to be carefully considered. Thisincludes ESL, Learning Support and Design Technologies as follows.

Students who are advised to take IGCSE ESL will be counseled individually on the breadth and

balance of their choices. They will typically be required to ensure that the three areas above arecovered.

The Learning Support course is typically open to students who are advised by the Individual Needs team to take it. Other students who think that they may not be able to cope with 4 examinedoptions should talk to their tutor about this.

Special note on TechnologiesThere is a considerable overlap between the four Design Technologies on offer and students are not

permitted to take more than one of these. However, any one of the Design Technologies together with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is an acceptable combination.

Looking ahead Year 12

In year 12, most of you will stay at West Island and enroll on one of the ESFDiploma courses that will be on offer:

IB Diploma Advanced Diploma / IB Careers Related Diploma Intermediate Diploma

It is anticipated that you will want to keep your year 12 Diploma choicesopen at this stage. Any combination of GCSE options will leave your choicesopen for the Advanced and Intermediate diplomas. However, this is notnecessarily the case for the IB Diploma and a bit of knowledge about the IBDiploma is useful. The IB Diploma involves six courses, three at standardlevel and three at higher level. Your form tutor will be able to guide you and

the options form you have to fill in with your choices for years 10 and 11 has a section which asksyou to look ahead to possible future courses. You need to use this section to let us know what your

plans are. This information will help us to guide you in your year 10 choices and make sure that

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you keep your options for year 12 open. The table on the next page offers some advice on taking anIB subject in Year 12 if you dont take it for GCSE.

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IB Subject Must you take thissubject at Key

Stage 4 to study itfor IB?

Advice if you are wishing to take this subject for IB but didnt study itfor GCSE

Geography No It is useful to have taken the IGCSE course as it provides an excellentfoundation for the knowledge and understanding that is required for IBGeography. Students who have an interest in global issues and the impact of the environment will enjoy this subject.

History No The History course will involve using a range of different sources. Youshould enjoy reading widely around the subject; enjoy debate anddiscussion and have an interest in current affairs and world politics

Philosophy No (not offered atGCSE)

An interest in philosophy is essential. You should enjoy debate and thinkingcritically about philosophical arguments.

Psychology No (not offered atGCSE)

Students should have an interest in scientific issues. Psychology looks at behavior and the development of the mind. Students should enjoydiscussion and reading widely around the subject.

Business Studies No It is useful to have taken the GCSE course as it provides an excellentfoundation for IB level Business & Management.

Economics No It is useful to have taken the GCSE course as it provides an excellentfoundation for IB level Economics.

EnvironmentalSystems

No (not offered atGCSE)

Students should have an interest in environmental issues. A basic background in biology would be useful.

Technology No It is useful to have taken the GCSE Resistant Materials course as it providesan excellent foundation for the knowledge and understanding that isrequired for IB.If you are choosing Textiles, again, any GCSE experience would be

beneficial as you also need to do RM in the core element.Computer Science No To be successful in this subject you should have strong mathematical skills

and logical thought processes and enjoy problem solving. An interest or prior experience of computer programming is advisable.

Music No It is necessary for you to be able to play a musical instrument and/or sing.You should be able to read music fluently as well.

Film Studies No Students don't need to have studied GCSE Media, although it would be anadvantage. You should be very interested in both the process of making andediting films and analysing films from a range of genres and throughhistory. This is a specific and technical film course only.

Visual Arts No Prior study at GCSE level is desirable for the IB Visual Arts course but notessential. It is however important to have an interest in the visual recordingof ideas and images, a desire to develop your creative potential and thetenacity to work to deadlines as you produce a series of artistic outcomes

Theatre Arts No Previous drama experience is advisable, either through GCSE Drama or work outside of school. The course requires strong English Language skills.

Language B - Higher Level (French,Spanish, Chinese)

Yes This is for the foreign language learner who has 2 to 5 years experience of the language. This course is at a high level which can enable the student tostudy the language further at degree level if they wish. A GCSE grade A*-Cis advisable.

Language B -Standard Level(French, Spanish,Chinese)

Yes This is for the foreign language learner who has 2 to 5 years experience of the language. It is a course which aims to enable the student to attain a highlevel of language competence. A GCSE grade A*-C is advisable.

Language ab initio -Standard Level(French, Spanish,Chinese)

No Ab initio means from the beginning. This course is for the beginner, no previous experience of the language is necessary. It is the most challengingof the IB language courses and aims to enable the student to attain a level

beyond GCSE. It is advisable to visit the target language country and learnas much as you can about the language and culture before the course starts.

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3. What to aim for a word about GCSEs

English, Mathematics, Science and the optional subjects (except for EAL and LearningSupport) lead to a qualification called the General Certificate of Secondary Education(GCSE), or its international equivalent, the IGCSE. GCSE/IGCSE pass grades go from Gup to A*.

Although most GCSE/IGCSE courses lead to written examinations at the end of the two years, innearly all subjects some of the work you do during the course also counts towards your final grade.This is what is meant by coursework in the subject details. Your subject teachers can tell youmore about the type of coursework that you will have to do.

In some subjects, there are different levels of examination. If you are good at the subject, you canshow your full abilities on the hardest paper. If you find the subject difficult, you can still show thatyou know the basics by doing well on an easier paper. We do not need to decide on your level of entry until much nearer the time entry deadlines will be about two years after the time you firstread this booklet. All the grades of GCSE/IGCSE results represent worthwhile achievement.

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4. Reasons why

Why do you have to do all of the Core Subjects?

No secondary school students curriculum could possibly be complete withoutMathematics , Science and (in an English language school) English . These

are the first three subjects on the list. Virtually all higher education institutionsworldwide expect you to have a qualification in English and mathematics andin a world increasingly affected by science, a good grounding in scientificthinking is essential.

Education is not just about passing examinations, important though they are. It is also aboutlearning to be a healthy, active and useful member of society, with the right balance of self-interestand concern for others.

The Physical Education course will ensure that you all have regular activity under expert guidance.

The Lifeskills course prepares you for the opportunities, responsibilities andexperiences of the adult world a world you are rapidly approaching. To live andwork effectively in an increasingly complex and changing world, you need to developa broad range of knowledge, understandings and skills, particularly the aptitude to bea flexible, lifelong learner. Furthermore you need to work out your own views andvalues, as well as appreciate and respect other people who hold views and values

different to your own.

The ICT and Supervised Self-study lessons are aimed at equipping you with skillsthat you can apply across the curriculum. All of this will make you better at whatyou do now as well as prepare you well for future study, whatever course your schoolcareer takes.

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Why do you have to choose Optional Subjects?

The main reason you cannot take all subjects and have to choose four is time.Add up the total number of subjects mentioned in the core and optionstogether. In a week, how many periods, on average, would each subject get?This would be nothing like enough to get you anywhere near GCSE standard.To study all the subjects in the sort of depth appropriate to your age would

require a school day about twice as long as ours, and think of the homework!

So why cant you just choose your four favourite subjects? There are two reasons. The first is akind of theoretical reason we think it is important for your development as an educated person thatyou study a broad range of subjects. The Core and Optional courses in combination should be broadenough to offer you experience in the 8 areas of learning.

The second reason is more practical. You may have an idea about what you are going to do for your career, but you are probably not certain yet. It is most important that you do not close anycareer doors in other words, that you do not leave out subjects, or types of study, that you mayneed later. (This is another reason why we insist that you all do English, Mathematics, and Science

in the core).

Reasons for choosing

Does it really make any difference which courses you choose? Let us look at some of the reasonsfor choosing some subjects and not choosing others. Some of the reasons are good, some not sogood.

You may think that a particular subject will be useful for the future course or career you have inmind. That is a good reason. For instance, if you want to go into catering in a serious way, Designand Technology (Food) might be a good choice; if urban planning appeals to you, Geography would

provide some useful background; and if you feel your future lies in China, then perhaps you shouldstudy Chinese.

However, there are very few courses and careers that require particular GCSE subjects, with theexception of English, Mathematics and Science. If you have a particular career in mind, you shouldcheck with Ms. Schofield. Your tutor will be able to help you with this.

Here are two more good reasons for choosing a subject:1. because you enjoy it, or 2. because you are good at it.Often the two go together. Be careful, though. Make sure that it is the subject you like and not justthe particular teacher you have this year. You may well have a different teacher next year.

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Now for some wrong reasons for choosing a subject. Do not be tempted to choosea subject you really do not like, just because your friends have chosen it. It might

be the right subject for them but not for you and you could let yourself in for an

unhappy two years and a poor result at the end of it. Also, you should not chooseor reject subjects because you think they are girls subjects or boys subjects.This sort of thinking is really out of date.

For some students it may be better for them to take two courses from one faculty. This means theywill concentrate more on an area they are really interested in but lessen the breadth of their curriculum. In doing this, they need to be aware of the implications for further education.

Some students may prefer or be advised by the school to take a course to further enhance their skilland understanding. This could be EAL or Learning Support.

To sum up, the school has a clear expectation that students need to follow a broad and balancedrange of courses to ensure that their future education and career options are safeguarded. We willadvise and guide you and your parents in making your decisions so that they are consistent with thecurriculum principles explained in this booklet.

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5. What next?

In the week of the Key Stage 4 Options Evening you will be given two blank copies of the choiceform. After reading this booklet carefully and discussing your thoughts with your parents, teachersand friends, complete both copies and keep one for your reference.

Finally, make sure your name and signature are on the form and the signature of a parent or guardian is at the bottom, and hand it in to your Form tutor by 17 th December 2007. Forms that arein earlier will not get any special treatment, but if your form is late you may not have such a goodchance of getting all of your first subject choices.

After that, we will do our best through timetabling to meet everyones wishes. A copy of the formappears on the next page.

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West Island School Key Stage 4 Options Form 2008

Dear Year 9 students

By now you will have read the Options Booklet for year 10 subjects and discussed this with your tutors and your parents. On 14 th November, you had a chance to talk to teachers about the subjectson offer at the KS4 Options Evening. You should now have a good idea of which subjects you will

be choosing. This is now your final choice form which needs to be completed and returned to your Form Tutor by 17 th December .

It is important to get this form returned on time. There will be no special treatment for studentswho return their form early but if you return it late, we may not be able to give you your firstchoices. It is also important to make sure that these are the subjects you wish to do. If you changeyour mind later, we may not be able to change your courses

Write down, in order of preference , the four optional subjects you would like to do. Then putdown a fifth and sixth choice in case we cannot provide one of your first four or in case we find thatyour first four dont suit your future plans.

If you are currently in an Individual Needs, EAL or WISCAL class then ensure you discuss your options with your teacher before submitting this form.

Next, try to think ahead two years to what you might want to do in Year 12. We do not want you toclose down any options for the future. If you think you might want to take the ESF Intermediate or Advanced Diploma, you can do this with any combination of GCSEs. If you think you might wantto take the IB Diploma, you need to be more careful. In this case, think ahead and fill in sixchoices, three Higher Level (HL) and three Standard Level (SL), and show which are SL and whichare HL. This is not a commitment. We ask you to do this so that we can help to guide your choicesfor Year 10.

Sign the form, ask one of your parents/guardians to sign it, and then return the form to your tutor by17 th December . He/she will then pass it on to the school timetabling team.

Your choices for Years 10 and 11

Note: you can only select one D&T subject.

Students Name (IN CAPITALS): _______________________ Tutor Group:________

Signed:______________________(student) _______________________(Parent)

Date:________________

Now turn over and give us some information about your plans for the future.

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A message from the EAL and Individual Needs Departments

Nervous about going into year 10?

Anxious about how hard the lessons might be?

Worried about the coursework you will have to do?

All the staff in the school are dedicated to making sure that you do your best over the next twoyears so do not worry. Always ask. Do not assume that you are the only one who does notunderstand things!

EAL and Individual Needs teachers will be available to you if you feel that you may need extrahelp with your GCSE courses. We offer Learning Support and EAL. These options provide theextra support you need to improve your performance in the GCSE curriculum. During this time

you will be following a set schedule for learning. This may involve:revising important ideas, facts or language used in your GCSE course;spending extra time to complete coursework to a higher standard;doing a specific course to improve your skills in language, studying and revising;working on tasks which address your specific learning needs.

You will probably be familiar with the way we work; we support students during lessons, runactivities at lunchtimes and help individuals outside of lessons. If you have received our help inthe past, you may be advised to take the EAL or the Learning Support options. EAL is for thosestudents who would like some help with GCSEs simply because English is not their firstlanguage and academic language for examinations and coursework may be a little difficult for them. SEN students may have wider learning needs. Read the sections dedicated to them in the

booklet.

You may not have needed help before, but may now feel that you are more comfortable withtaking 7 or 8 instead of 9 GCSE subject courses. You might want to improve your research andstudy skills or spend more time on certain subjects. Talk to your tutor about this in the firstinstance and get some advice on what you might be able to do.


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CORE GCSE SUBJECTS

Remember, these are the subjects that you all have to study for GCSE

ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE


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English Faculty

English and English LiteratureIGCSE English Language (OCR 0500)

IGCSE English Literature (Edexcel 4360)

During the two year course, all of you will study for two IGCSE qualifications- English andEnglish Literature. Although examined separately, these will be taught as one course duringyour weekly lessons of English.

IGCSE stands for International General Certificate of Secondary Education . As aninternational school, with many different cultures and beliefs, we feel that this course offers agreater range of opportunities and challenges that relate well to our students. The IGCSEqualifications are run by Edexcel International and Cambridge University in England and arefully recognised by universities and centres of higher education worldwide.

In the English Language component you will study a wide range of fiction and non-fiction,examining how writers construct texts, as well as extracting information for your own writingtasks. Imaginative, personal and creative writing will also be important elements of the course.You will be asked to write in a variety of ways and for different purposes, ranging fromdescriptive to informative and argumentative writing. Every piece of work that you complete inEnglish could count as coursework, which makes up 50% of your final mark.

Another area of English Language that you will study is Speaking and Listening. You will beasked to use appropriate language in a variety of situations, including personal anecdotes,speechmaking and debating. You will develop an awareness of how language changesdepending on situation in both speech and writing.

In the English Literature component you will read a novel, a play and a selection of poems. Youwill be asked questions on two of these texts in your final examination, which makes up 70% of your final mark and to write an analysis of poetry for your coursework, which makes up theremaining 30% of your final mark. There will be an emphasis on learning about the literarytechniques and language used by authors as well as looking at themes and ideas in a variety of texts. You will be asked to make comparisons between texts and to relate the ideas and issuesthat are raised to one another.

When you receive your examination marks at the end of Year Eleven you will be awarded threefinal grades and three qualifications as a result of this. One grade will be for English Languageand with this will be a separated Speaking and Listening grade; the third grade will be for English Literature. It is possible to be awarded different grades in all three areas.

English Language and Literature are subjects that both allow a great deal of creativity,imagination and personal writing. However, they also both require hard work anddetermination. With these pre-requisites we believe you have every chance for success.

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Mathematics Faculty

Mathematics IGCSE

Your mathematics course in Years 10 & 11 will be a continuation of your Year 9 course. Youwill follow the EdExcel International London Examinations IGCSE Specification at one of twotiers: Higher or Foundation. Please see the website link at the bottom of the page to find fulldetails of these specifications as well as Examiners Reports, examples of Past Papers andrelevant mark schemes.

Assessment for both tiers consists of two exam papers worth 50% each. The papers will cover three Assessment Objectives (AO) with unequal weighting as follows:

AO1 Number & Algebra 55%AO2 Shape, Space & Measures 25%AO3 Handling Data 20%

Higher Tier IGCSE includes grades A*to D, Foundation Level grades C to G. There is 40%common content in these two tiers of examination to aid standardisation and comparability of award given.

In addition, the Mathematics Faculty includes an Assessment Objective from the domesticGCSE of England & Wales: Using & Applying Mathematics. This Assessment Objective is seenas essential to you successfully completing IB Diploma or BTEC National Diploma courses.The investigation and modeling tasks used through Years 10 & 11 will stand you in good steadfor a life surrounded by numbers, data and patterns.

Your teaching and learning experience in mathematics will consist of a variety of approachesand techniques. Group work, ICT based learning, research tasks and whole class teachingsupported by dedicated textbooks, and extension materials where appropriate, will support youin fulfilling your potential.

You will be placed in one of eight groups depending on your tier of IGCSE entry and the timingof your examination:

Accelerated One IGCSE Higher June Year 10Accelerated Two IGCSE Higher November Year 11

Higher (Four Groups) IGCSE Higher June Year 11Foundation/Higher IGCSE Higher/ Foundation June Year 11Foundation IGCSE Foundation June Year 11

A Texas Instrument TI 84 Plus calculator is compulsory for all students studying IGCSEmathematics. This same model will be used for all IB Diploma courses. Calculators will beavailable through the school.

For Further Information: http://www.edexcel-international.org/quals/igcse/4400/

For Further InformationPlease see either Mr. Bengey or Ms. Lee
http://www.edexcel-international.org/quals/igcse/4400/http://www.edexcel-international.org/quals/igcse/4400/http://www.edexcel-international.org/quals/igcse/4400/


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OPTIONAL SUBJECTS

Your choice


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Creative Arts Faculty

Art and Design GCSE EDEXCEL (1000)

What will the course be like ?This is a practical course, and most of the lessons will be concerned with the production of your own art work. The year 10 programme begins with a review of techniques and approachestaught during years 7, 8 and 9. What follows is a series of projects, each involving your individual artistic responses to a stimulus. Incorporated into the course are the introduction of new techniques and skills, a programme of critical and historical studies and visits to galleries.

In each project your responses will normally progress through the following stages:

Recording observations, experiences and ideas by drawing, photographing and collecting. Analysing and evaluating images, artefacts and objects. Developing and exploring ideas using media, processes and resources. Presenting personal responses to realize intentions and produce finished pieces of work.

You may choose to work in one or more of the following areas :

Drawing recording, analysing, communicating, expressing and recognising through theuse of line, tone, texture and colour.Painting exploration of media, colour, composition and stylistic qualities.Printmaking using blocks, plates and stencils.Graphic Design advertising, illustration, lettering and packaging.Textile Design structured textiles, dyeing, printing, and embroidery.

Three Dimensional Studies modeling, carving and construction, ceramics.Photography processing, developing, and printing of black and white images.

What will I be assessed on ?There is no written examination for GCSE Art and Design. Your final GCSE grade will be

based on 60% coursework and 40% on a controlled test a sort of examination.

For a general (unendorsed) GCSE you will have to show competence in at least three of theseareas. It may be possible later in the course to specialise in just one, e.g. Textiles Design, for anendorsed GCSE assessment.

Is this the right course for me ?To do this course, you must be able to work hard; work co-operatively with other students inyour group; and work imaginatively and creatively; give and receive helpful criticism.

Above all, you must be someone who has an interest in and enjoys Art.

For Further Information :Please see Mr. Stanley


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Media Studies - GCSEWelsh Joint Education Committee 186

There is a powerful force sending its messages to virtually everyone on the planet. It is usingevery form of communication tool available. It is in your sitting room, your bedroom, maybe

even your bathroom. It is in shops, cinemas, libraries and churches. It travels in cars, on buses,trains, planes and ships. No matter how hard you try, you cannot escape it.

The name of this force is the media and, whether you like it or not, to a large extent it definesyour life and the way you think. The media is the name given to channels of communication asociety uses to speak to itself. It includes television, cinema, video/dvd, radio, newspapers,magazines, mobile phones, advertising and computer-internet communication.

How influential is the media? Is it a good or a bad force? Does advertising dominate our lives?Do films encourage violence? How are teenagers represented in magazines? Do pop videosinfluence which CDs we buy? Has the internet really changed our lives?

If you are interested in these questions, or any others related to the media, then this subjectmight be for you.

What do we study in Media Studies and what skills will you acquire?

50% of the course is evaluated in a final examination where students are expected to criticallydissect at least two different forms of media. The first section requires analysis of audio-visualmedia which may include watching and evaluating television advertisements, broadcast news,film trailers, music videos or as was the case in 2008, animation. The second section requiresstudents to analyse print based media such as newspapers, magazines, film posters or storyboards. Students will acquire a range of skills to critically appraise most aspects of themedia.

50% of the course demands three pieces of practical coursework . Previous GCSE studentshave designed and produced web pages promoting a new animated version of Harry Potter , afront cover and contents page for a new sports magazine, a short extract for a televisiondocumentary about terrorism, an advertising campaign for a new clothes item and the openingfive minutes of a new radio soap opera. Your options are only limited by your creativity.

Is the course for me?

If you intend to take GCSE Media Studies you must be interested in all aspects of the media. Itis not an easy course and requires hard work and commitment. You also need a good standard of written English because the examination requires timed essay writing skills and all pieces of coursework have to be accompanied by substantial written evaluations. If you are prepared towork hard and have an interest in the media, or even a future career in fields such as journalism,marketing, advertising, TV/Film broadcasting, then you will thoroughly enjoy this course .

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Music GCSE Edexcel

What will the course be like?GCSE Music is about making and listening to music. It covers performing, composing and listening in awide variety of musical styles popular music, world music, and classical music. There are opportunitiesto use music technology such as sequencing and recording.

Will I enjoy this course ?You will enjoy this course if you want to study a subject that

involves performinginvolves listening to all kinds of musicinvolves composing or arranging musicgives you the opportunity to play music with others in e.g., rock bands, small ensembles,orchestras or choirsgives you the opportunity to learn more about and use music technology

How does it follow on from what I have learned before ?You will improve your skills in performing and composing different types of music. You will listen to awide variety of music and learn more about how and why it was written and/or performed.

What about exams ?There is one exam in the summer worth 40%. You will listen to a CD and answer questions on the four Areas of Study which cover popular music, classical music and music from around the world.

Is there any coursework ?Yes. You will perform (play, sing or sequence) two pieces altogether. One of the pieces will be a solo inany style and on any instrument you choose. The other performance will be with other players in anensemble. These performances may take place in the classroom, in school music groups or outsideschool. They will be recorded and marked by your teacher. This dimension of the course is worth 30% of your total mark.

You will also compose two pieces according to a brief written by the teacher or yourself. Thesecompositions must be recorded. They can be in any form or style that you have chosen from a list whichincludes popular songs, African music, ternary and rondo forms, experimental or electronic music anddance music. If you like, you could write a song for a musical. Composing music contributes to 30% of your total mark.

If you are interested in technology, you may use computers and special music software to compose your own music.

What other skills might I develop ?As well as covering Music at GCSE level, the course will enable you to develop skills in communication

and ICT which could be useful to you in whatever you do afterwards. In particular, GCSE Music offersopportunities to develop your ability to work with others (e.g. taking part in rehearsals, performing).

What could I do next with GCSE Music ?GCSE Music is good preparation for further musical. You may wish to take a GCSE in Music for its ownsake, perhaps to form the basis of a future interest. Alternatively, you may wish to go into a job where itis useful to have had experience of music or where you will need to use some of the skills developedduring this course. These might include careers in the music industry, publishing, media entertainmentand teaching or any job which involves communication and expressive skills.

For Further Information :Please see Ms. Dalgarno


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Physical Education & Sport Faculty

Physical Education GCSE (EDEXCEL 1825)

What will the course be like ?

This is a part theory, part practical course. Over two years you will cover a range of sports indepth looking at areas such as planning and tactics, individual skills and teamwork. On thetheory side you will study a variety of topics including anatomy, physiology, sports injuries, dietand health and reasons for participating in sport and activity. Practically, the emphasis will beon enhancing performance through skill and fitness development.

How will I be assessed ?

The assessment is split into three sections:

40% of the final grade is based on an examination taken at the end of year 11. This consistsof multiple choice and short answer questions on all the theory.50% of the final grade is taken from practical assessments in four selected sports over thetwo years. You will be marked on each sport as you go through the course and then you willget a mark in a final practical examination held at the end of year 11. If you have specialtalents in other activities not covered during the course which you pursue in your own time,you may also be assessed in these areas.10% of the overall mark is based on your ability to analyse your own and others practical

performance in any given sport/activity.

Is this the right course for me ?

To do this course you must be able to:Work hard on developing fitness;Be flexible;Enjoy challenge and sport;Work co-operatively with others;Give and receive helpful criticism.

Above all, you must be someone who enjoys sport !

For Further Information :Please see Mr. Lant


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Business and Vocational Education Faculty

Business Studies GCSE EDEXCEL 1503

What will the course be like ?

GCSE Business Studies helps you develop a critical understanding of organisations, the marketsthey serve and the process of adding value. This will involve consideration of the internalworkings and management of organisations and, in particular the process of decision-making ina dynamic world.

We will study business behaviour from the perspectives of a range of stakeholders includingcustomers, managers, creditors, shareholders and employees. We raise our awareness of theeconomic, environmental, ethical, governmental, legal, social and technological issuesassociated with business activity. Business Studies draws on a variety of disciplines which areinterrelated.

Some of the topic areas you will cover include: internal structure of businesses, businessownership, human resource management, marketing, production, accounts, and economicconcepts. This will be achieved through a variety of teaching methods such as businesssimulation, case studies and use of Internet integrated with the traditional approach to classroomteaching.

How will I be assessed ?

One piece of coursework (25%) and one final examination (75%)

Is this course right for me ?

You must have strong Mathematical and English skills. You will be drawing break-evencharts and dealing with accounts!

You must be able to contribute to class discussion and offer opinions. You must be interested in the world of work. You will need to be able to solve problems and make business decisions. You must enjoy a challenge!

For Further Information :Please see Mrs. Cooper


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ICT Faculty

Information and Communications Technology IGCSE with EDEXCEL

What will the course be like ?This is an exciting course it combines the elements of using different application software(programmes) with information about the technology that lies behind how we use ICT everyday. We investigate current issues in ICT, as well as looking at the new inventions and howthese can be put to use in our lives.

Students will learn how to use applications currently in use in the business world. These includeimage manipulation, web-site design, desktop publishing and word-processing, spreadsheets anddatabases. Students will have practical lessons in learning the capabilities of these programmesand will then need to use their skills to solve a realistic problem. This problem-solving usingICT is central to the philosophy of the course we believe that students need to know how touse the right ICT products to solve a problem.

ICT isnt about programming at KS4 that is covered in the IB Courses that will be available toyou in Years 12 & 13. ICT is about becoming skilled in and knowledgeable about a wide rangeof ICT topics. To aid your learning you will be encouraged to read widely this includesmagazines, books and of course the Internet. Dont worry - your teacher will give advice aboutthis in class and show you the resources that we already have.

How will I be assessed ?Like most GCSE courses the ICT course has both examination and coursework components.Your final assessment is based on an examination (70%) and two pieces of coursework. Eachcoursework task is worth 15% - there is a set task from the board that is completed in class, andan individual project where the student solves a problem that they have investigated (allowingstudents to pick the software programme that they are most familiar with).

Is this the right course for me ?To be successful in this course you need the following attributes:

be able to work hard be able to practice using new software outside of class (the computer rooms are open for students to do this)

be able to think logically about a problem and break it into smaller parts.

You dont need:to be artistically giftedto be able to programto already be good at computers we can teach you that!

This is also a good course to pair with Business Studies or one of the Design and Technologysubjects. The skills you learn in ICT will help with these subjects and the knowledge you gainfrom the other subjects will assist with your learning in ICT.

What could I do next with IGCSE ICT?This course is good preparation for both the Computing Science and Information Technology ina Global Society (ITGS) courses on offer at IB. It will give you the necessary practical skills andunderstanding of issues to have a successful start in these courses. Above all, ICT IGCSE willequip you with the tools to function effectively and efficiently in the future.

For further information : Please see Mr. Lewis


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EAL Learning Support Option

Students who have English as their second or additional language are advised to take the EALLearning Support Option instead of an 8 th or 9 th GCSE subject.

These small group lessons take place twice a week and are taught by a Language specialist.Students are given an intensive academic language skills programme which includes grammar and vocabulary as well as advice on efficient study habits in the context of their GCSE work inother subjects. They also get language tips and advice on drafting, editing and improvingcoursework pieces from across the curriculum. Students are encouraged to bring challenginghomework and class work tasks to these lessons for consultation, review and clarification.

EAL specialist teachers maintain close links with staff teaching other GCSE subjects to ensurethe relevance and transferability of the work done in these lessons. Wherever necessary, work from other GCSE subjects is pre-taught, revised or followed up during this time.

What does the EAL Learning Support Option offer you ?

A SMALL GROUP environment with supportive teachers to help you.

TIME to revise what you have learnt in other subjects.

HELP and ADVICE with drafting and editing coursework assignments, projects andhomework.

CLARIFICATION of the language and vocabulary used in subjects.

STUDY SKILLS to make revision for tests and exams easier.

LEARNING STRATEGIES like mind-mapping, concept mapping and brainstorming toimprove your knowledge and understanding of subject work.

ACADEMIC LANGUAGE SKILLS to make you more confident in every subject.

ACCESS to INTERACTIVE language activities online.

For Further Information :Please see Ms. Koshy


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IGCSE English as a Second Language

This course is designed for students who have English as their second or additional language. Itis a full IGCSE course that is accepted at A-Level and Universities around the world as a validEnglish Language qualification.

The IGCSE ESL is a skills based course that aims to enable students to do the following:

To develop the ability to use English effectively for the purpose of practical communicationin a variety of situations.

To form a sound base for the skills required for further study and employment using Englishas the medium.

To develop an awareness of the nature of language and language learning skills along withskills of a more general application, (e.g. writing for specific purposes, analysing andsynthesizing material).

Students are examined on Reading and Writing for 2 hours and on Listening Skills for 40minutes. There is also a 15-minute oral examination.All students are currently required to take the English Language (First Language) exam whichtakes place in May at the end of Year 11. The IGCSE ESL exam is therefore taken in November,soon after students enter Year 11 and offers students an additional English languagequalification.

What are the advantages of taking IGCSE ESL ?

No long coursework assignments improve your speaking confidence with the 15-minuteoral assessment.Better English Language reading and writing skills that are useful in all subjects.Improved general knowledge and vocabulary from exposure to newspapers and magazines.Exposure to radio and television excerpts to enhance listening skills.Developing Oral confidence and speaking skills through short group discussions,

presentations and speeches.Summarizing, skimming, scanning and note-taking skills.Writing in different registers, both formal and informal. Writing for specific purposes -reports, business letters, letters of complaint, persuasion, transactions, arguments etc.

Less examination pressure in May, because you take this one in November. Lots more timeafter November in Year 11 to work on improving subject coursework in other subjects anddeveloping revision and study skills.Two useful English Language GCSE grades IGCSE ESL and the English as a FirstLanguage.

For Further Information :Please see Ms. Koshy


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THE LEARNING SUPPORT OPTION

The Learning Support Option exists as a choice for students where, instead of 1 or 2 GCSEcourses, they can receive direct support for their learning needs and assistance with the

coursework and homework they get in their chosen GCSE subjects.

Places are reserved for students that the Learning Support Team has worked with during their lower school years or those who exhibit substantial need for support. Such students need to beinvited by the Learning Support Team.

WHAT DOES THE LEARNING SUPPORT OPTION HAVE TO OFFER STUDENTS ?

Small Class Size. Dedicated Resources.

Time for Study. Time for Study Skills. Time for Seminars

Small Class Sizes The option has sessions each week in small classes.

Dedicated Resources Learning Support is based in a classroom equipped with access to 4desktops computers as well as specialist study books which cover many areas of the KS4 curriculum. CD-ROM resources are alsoavailable. Students may also book access to the ICT and libraryresources by arrangement with the School Librarian.

Time for Study Students are encouraged to further develop their skills in independentlearning. Time management, organisation, goal-setting and reflectionare skills constantly reinforced and expected in Learning Support.Examination preparation will be a priority at appropriate times in theschool year.

For Further Information :Please see Ms. Hogan


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Humanities Faculty

Geography GCSE (Edexcel 4370)

IGCSE Geography is an innovative and interesting course. It is divided into four units and willinclude the following topics within those units :

Year 10

Unit 1: People and the natural environment

1A Water: how river landforms are created and how to manage the hazards i.e.flooding)

1B Hazards: how and why volcanic, earthquake and weather hazards occur andhow to minimize the impact

Unit 2:People and work

2A Production: employment in different areas around the world and how and whyit differs

2B Development (partially completed in Term 3): why some regions andcountries are richer than others and how that may be changed.

Year 11

Coursework (about 8 weeks): students participate in an overnight fieldtrip to a river in the NewTerritories where they collect data. After returning to school, they learn how to best present andanalyse this data and draw conclusions.

2B Development (continued from Term 3 Year 10)

Unit 3: People and places

3A Migration: where and why people migrate and the impact it has on the placesof origin and the receiving country

3B Urban environments: how and why cities are structured in different ways

Unit 4: Global Issues (schools choose one of 3 topics WIS has chosen 4A)

4A Fragile environments: tropical rainforests and desertification how these areasshould be managed. Underpinned by the concept of sustainable development.

ASSESSMENTIGCSE Geography is assessed as follows:


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PAPER 1 Examination Paper 1F - grades C G (Foundation Tier)- Weighting 80%- Exam length 1 hour 45 minutes

OR

PAPER 2 Examination Paper 2H- grades A* - D (Higher Tier)- Weighting 80%- Exam length 2 hours 30 minutes

ANDCoursework

- grades A* - G- weighting 20%- based on 1 and a half days river fieldwork - approximately 2000 words (presentation and analysis of data collected)

All of these processes and issues are relevant to your daily life now in Hong Kong and/or for your future anywhere around the globe. If you wish to learn more about the real world, bothnatural and human, and how you can have an impact, you will find this course very interesting.

For Further Information :Please see Miss Devine


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Religious Studies GCSE (EDEXCEL 1479)

Religious Studies at GCSE is interesting, relevant and fun. We have the opportunity to study philosophy, ethics and comparative religion.

Students study Religion and Life from a Christian Perspective in Year 10, considering why people do or do not believe in God, what happens after death, and what kinds of killing are or arent acceptable through a focus on abortion and euthanasia. We also consider multi-culturaland multi-faith communities, the role of family life in the modern world, and the issues arisingfrom extremes of wealth and poverty.

In Year 11 the students take a course called Religion and Society in which they consider issuesof social responsibility including politics, war, crime and punishment, as well as theenvironment and science. They are given the opportunity to extend their religious knowledgethrough adding a religion of their choice to the study.

Your final grade is made up of one exam (2 hours) in Yr 10 and one exam (2 hours) in Yr 11.There is no coursework.

This is an excellent course which inspires many debates; we use film and other forms of mediaas stimuli for these discussions. The exam questions require concise written answers that reflectthe understanding and evaluation that we practice in class.

For Further Information :Please see Ms. Burdess or Mr. Forde


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Modern Languages Faculty

GCSE/IGCSE CHINESE, FRENCH, SPANISH

The ability to speak Modern Foreign Languages such as those listed above, which rank in the

top ten most spoken languages in the world today, is, without a doubt, a huge advantage in thesedays of growing internationalism, competition and the global economy. The courses offered,faithful to the spirit of the International Baccalaureate, are infused with an international flavour and emphasise the development of an appreciation of the target language settings and cultures.

In each of the GCSE language courses offered, you will develop your skills in Speaking,Listening, Reading and Writing. Each of these skill areas is worth 25%, so finding one skill

particularly difficult does not mean disaster. In addition, the skills are tested in the same way asyou are tested in the end of unit assessments in Year 9. In French and Spanish, there is also acoursework option instead of the writing paper which takes a great deal of pressure away fromthe final examination in Year 11.

You will study a variety of topics, many of which you have covered to some extent in years 7 to9. These include:

Life at Home Food and Drink Health and Fitness SchoolMyself, Family and Friends Free Time and Social ActivitiesHome Town and Local Area The Environment and SocietyFurther Education and Work Language and Communication in the WorkplaceTravel at Home and Abroad World Events and Issues

We use a wide variety of resources during our courses, including videos, songs, listening andreading packs. To complement the entire course and help with your preparations for the OralExam and Coursework you are given a step by step Study Guide with helpful vocabulary, notesand tips for success. We also promote individual language home stays as well as one and twoweek language immersion programmes in the Target Language countries themselves, wherestudents speak nothing but the target language and enhance their oral fluency in the languageconsiderably as a result. It is possible to participate in these in Year 9 as well, just beforeembarking on the GCSE programme, as an added boost.

You will need to work hard but remember, having a qualification in a Modern Language can be a passport to exciting career prospects in the future and the rewards can be very great indeed.

In French and Spanish, you are given the opportunity to learn more about French and Spanishculture, food, music, art and dance in addition to language structures and using the language for

practical purposes. You will also find out about famous people in French, Spanish and LatinAmerican history as well as the countries where French and Spanish are spoken.

In Chinese (IGCSE and GCSE Second Language Programmes i.e. as a foreign language),students develop a range of skills and enhance their knowledge and understanding of thelanguage. There is an emphasis on developing an understanding of the spoken and writtenforms of Putonghua and using the language effectively in different contexts.


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In all the GCSE foreign language courses, students are exposed to a wide range of grammar,equipping them with the tools needed for further study of the language at IB level, where theycan choose to continue either with the Language B Standard or Higher options.

IGCSE Chinese First language Course For native or near-native speakers of the language

The course aims to improve students confidence in expressing themselves in Chinese and placesan emphasis on accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness in both written and oralcommunication. Students will explore Chinese literature, studying a wide variety of texts, whilealso enhancing their knowledge of Chinese culture, history, geography and philosophy. Studentsfollowing this programme will sit the IGCSE Chinese First Language examination at the end of Year 11 and this is also a bridging course to help students to move towards IBDP Chinese A1and A2 in KS5.

For Further Information :Please see Ms. Joshua


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Design & Technology

Design & Technology: Resistant Materials Technology AQA (3545)

If you enjoy creating items in materials such as wood, plastic and metal then consider this coursewhich builds on the experience and skills you have developed at Key Stage 3. Over the two-year course you will develop your designing and making skills as well as gaining an understanding of the technology behind the subject. You will learn about the methods used by industry tomanufacture the products we use every day and gain an insight into issues related to design andtechnology that affect us all. Both computer-aided-design (CAD) and computer-aided-manufacture (CAM) will be practised.

What will I be assessed on?

Coursework Project 60% of total marks:

This is for an extended personal design assignment consisting of a 3-dimensional product and aconcise design folder.

Written Paper (2 hour examination) 40% of total marks:The final examination that tests the students ability to understand the design process and thetheory and techniques behind their knowledge and understanding of designing and making basedon the resistant materials range.

Is this the right course for me?Students who enjoy this course are hardworking, well organized, able to meet deadlines, solve

problems, creative and enjoy practical activity. Above all, they have a personal passion and

interest of how products we use on a daily basis are designed and made.

What are my Career Options?If you wish to consider a career in Architecture, Computer Aided Design, Product Design,Environmental Design, Furniture Design, Industrial Design or Mechanical or StructuralEngineering.

For Further Information:Please see Mr. Zobrist


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Design & Technology

Design & Technology: Graphic Products AQA (3543)

If you enjoy creating items in materials such as paper, plastic and card then consider this coursewhich builds on the experience and skills you have developed at Key Stage 3. This course isconcerned with the designing of graphic products and presenting solutions through drawings andmodels. Graphic Products are items such as display posters, packaging and promotional items to.

There are a wide range of graphic products used to enhance advertising and marketing such asadvertisements, promotional merchandise, displays, packaging, poster and magazines as well as

presentation drawings for products and architecture. There are also many elements of graphicaldesign that enhances the styling and colour of everyday products, such as your laptop or mobile

phone. All of these areas offer the student the opportunity to express their creativity and skills.

For much of the course the student will be placed in a situation, much like a professional graphicsstudio, where real life design problems will have to be solved within the restraint of thecommercial environment. Students will also have to study industrial manufacturing processes sothat their designs could be produced in quantity.

What will I be assessed on?

Coursework Project 60% of total marks:This is for an extended personal design assignment consisting of a 2- and 3-dimensional productand a concise design folder.

Written Paper (2 hour examination) 40% of total marks:The final examination that tests the students ability to understand the design process and thetheory and techniques behind their knowledge and understanding of designing and making basedon the graphic products range.

Is this the right course for me?

Students who enjoy this course are hardworking, well organized, able to meet deadlines, solve problems, creative and enjoy practical activity. You should enjoy designing and making usingcard, paper and other modeling materials and be willing to work as part of a team. Above all, theyhave a personal passion and interest of how products we use on a daily basis are designed and

made.

What are my Career Options?

If you wish to consider a career in Architecture, Product Design, Computer Aided Design, GraphicDesign, Promotion & Advertising (Marketing), Interior Design or Engineering.

For Further Information:Please see Mr. Zobrist


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Design & Technology: Textiles Technology AQA (3547)

Textiles is a creative, challenging and inspiring course. You will experience the opportunity touse your imagination and develop your own ideas. You will play the role of Fashion Designer and Manufacturer and will have the opportunity to design and print you own fabrics, to designfor fashion, interiors or theatrical costume. ICT plays a good part in this course and you willhave a chance to use Computer Aided Design systems.

What will you be doing in Year 10?

Fashion design and illustration: You will design a range of fashion clothing or interiors whileanalyzing what makes a good design.

Fashion History: you will investigate what influences fashion and will look at currentfashion designers to see what inspires them.

Manufacture: Learn to make paper patterns and improve your sewing skills in a creative

way. Fibres & Fabrics: What are the properties and qualities, what makes a fabric suitable for its

purpose. Technological Textiles: textiles of the future, electro textiles, micro encapsulation and nano

textiles, where does textiles fit into our future? Developing your CAD & CAM skills: Learning to design using Computer Aided Design &

Manufacture.

What will you be doing Year 11?

Major Project: This counts for 60% of your final grade. The coursework is comprised of aresearch and design folder (20%) and a practical product (40%).

Exam: A 2 hour written exam accounts for the other 40%.

What are my career options?

If you wish to pursue a career in Fashion Design, Interior Design, Theatrical Costume Design,Textiles Manufacture, Fashion Forecasting, Textiles Science, Fashion Manufacture, FashionMerchandising, Fabric Manufacture, Costing, Retailing, Quality Control, Shoe Design, BagDesign, Textile Engineering, CAD or CAM then this course would be an excellent choice for you!

For Further Information:Please see Ms. Inger-Smith


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Design & Technology

Design & Technology: Food Technology AQA (3542)

This is a fun, creative and technological course where you get to play the role of the FoodTechnologist, the Designer, the client and use ICT!

What will you be doing in Year 10?

Lots of COOKING! A foundation practical skills unit : you will make various cakes, pastry and sauces Special diets e.g. vegetarianism, food allergies Food hygiene and preservation jam making and risotto Christmas cookery: Chocolate Logs Product analysis / sensory analysis using chilled desserts, soft drinks, cheeses etc. Nutrition with focused practical tasks of your own choice

The famous Pizza Factory Project including a visit to San Marzano Pizza Expressrestaurant to make pizza to their design specifications

The functional properties of food focused practical tasks to help you to understand whysauces thicken, eggs set, how egg whites form foams, etc.

Designing food for colour, taste, texture make cheesecakes Food processing Food additives and labeling Nutritional analysis using the P.C. Nutrients programme

What will you be doing Year 11?

A major coursework project over 6 months from September to March. This counts for 60% of your final GCSE grade. The 2 hour written exam in June accounts for the other 40%.

You will choose a coursework outline and develop new food products in response to adesign brief

Example of an Outline: Design and make a special occasion sweet food or dessert product for a food outlet of your choice

You will further your knowledge and understanding in concepts for example:

Food Product Development & its stages Food Product Design, Development & market influences The application of appropriate screening and checking procedures in the food production

system in order to provide feedback, monitor performance and ensure quality control Nutrition, Labelling, information, legislation and codes of practice

Awareness of the social and economic implications of food production and processingtechnology

Food Processes and Product Manufacture The effect of combining different ingredients and the interaction of foods during

preparation and cooking The importance of appropriate proportions on the structure, shape and volume of

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The need and effect of additives on the appearance, flavour, consistency and storage of food

The beneficial and detrimental effect of micro organisms and enzymes on food Selection and use of equipment for a particular task or process to produce a consistent

result in both test kitchen and industrial production

Preparation and preservation methods that affect quality and storage of food

What are my career options?

If you wish to pursue a career in Food Product Development, Food buying, Quality Assuranceand Control, Food Science, Food Technology, Hospitality, Dietetics, Food Manufacture, Foodmerchandising, Food Manufacture, Costing, Retailing, CAD or CAM then this course would bean excellent choice for you!

For Further Information:Please see Ms. Revans


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ks4 booklet for 2008

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