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Year 7 Curriculum 2017-2018

INTRODUCTION page 4 FACULTY OF MATHEMATICS & NATURAL SCIENCES

Mathematics page 5 Biology page 6 Chemistry page 7 Physics page 8 FACULTY OF LANGUAGES

English Language & Literature page 9 French page 10 Spanish page 11 Latin page 12 FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Geography page 13 History page 14 Religion & Philosophy page 15 FACULTY OF CREATIVE & EXPRSESIVE ARTS

Cookery & Nutrition page 16 Drama & Theatre page 17 Fine Art page 18 Music page 19 ENRICHMENT

Computing page 20 Life Skills page 21 Sport page 22 English as an Additional Language (EAL) page 23

THE LEARNING PLATFORM page 24

Contents

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Dear Parents Starting life in the Senior School is a major milestone, with so many new things to experience. One of the aspects of school life we want girls to enjoy is our Curriculum because, besides all the fun, friendship and enrichment activities your daughter will be experiencing, our principal activity is, of course, academic learning. In Year 7 we teach a broad range of subjects that will build on everything your daughter has learnt in her Prep or Primary school. This booklet gives you an outline of the various topics she will be exploring in each subject this academic year. (Please note that the order in which components are taught may vary and we reserve the right to amend and substitute topics should this become desirable.) Our academic staff care deeply about teaching and learning and strive to give engaging lessons that will allow their pupils to succeed to the best of their ability. We all hope that your daughter will find something to interest and motivate her in every subject, not just her favourite ones! All subjects within our four Faculties are formally tested in the Summer Examination, which for Year 7 is the week before the May half-term. Other assessments will take place at strategic points throughout the year but will vary per subject. If you have any questions about course content or progress with regard to a specific subject, then you are encouraged to contact the member of staff who is responsible for that area of the Curriculum, as he or she is undoubtedly the expert. Their name and email address is included at the bottom of each page. Should you wish to discuss academic progress more generally, then please contact either myself or Mr Maude (Head of Assessment and Reporting) in the Curriculum and Assessment Office. Our email addresses are [email protected] and [email protected]. You are also welcome to telephone but do bear in mind that we may well be teaching; however, if you leave a voicemail message, we promise to return your call at the earliest opportunity. Yours sincerely

David Walker-Smith (BA, PGCE, PGDip, MCIL)

Head of Curriculum & Choices

From the Head of Curriculum & Choices

Introduction

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Faculty of Mathematics & Natural Sciences

Mathematics

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If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mrs Claudine Maude (BSc, PGCE) - KS3 Maths Coordinator on [email protected]

Mathematics is taught in four lessons a week. The girls are loosely set and follow a very similar course, using appropriately challenging exercises and tasks. The emphasis is placed on confidence when dealing with numbers and mental arithmetic skills, and the girls are also encouraged to use their calculators correctly. We include group work, practical activities, interactive computer programs, investigations and mental arithmetic. There is also a greater emphasis on problem-solving throughout the course.

Course materials We use the MyMaths for Key Stage 3 set of textbooks from Oxford University Press, which link straight to the MyMaths website where the girls can reinforce and consolidate their learning.

Number Decimal and fraction calculations Prime numbers Factors and multiples, LCM and HCF Squares and roots Percentages Ratio and Proportion

Angles and Shape Angle sum of quadrilaterals Identifying angles around parallel lines Classifying quadrilaterals

Statistics and Probability Bar charts, pie charts and line graphs Mean, mode, median and range Theoretical and experimental probability Questionnaires

Number Decimal and fraction calculations Prime numbers Factors and multiples, LCM and HCF Squares and roots Percentages Ratio and Proportion

Algebra Writing and using formulae Substitution Solving and constructing equations Sequences

Measures, Perimeter and Area Converting metric units Perimeter and area of a triangle,

parallelogram and trapezium Surface area and volume of cuboid

Graphs Coordinates Plotting straight lines Real life graphs


Biology

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If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mrs Claudine Maude (BSc, PGCE) - Head of Biology on [email protected]

In Year 7, Biology is taught within an integrated, topic-based course covering all three science disciplines that is designed to capture the imagination of the girls and provide a thorough basis for future progression.

During the five timetabled lessons each week, girls will engage in a range of activities designed to develop their practical skills, scientific literacy, numeracy and research abilities. The two homework tasks per week are designed to consolidate understanding and promote independent learning.

Progress throughout the course is continuously monitored using written tasks, quizzes, verbal responses, presentations in class, experimental work, homework and end-of-topic tests. The small classes and excellent facilities in the Simpson Building ensure the opportunity for girls to fulfil their potential in a stimulating, specialist environment.

The well-written and pupil-friendly textbook contains topics from Year 7 through to Year 9, and will be used throughout Key Stage 3. It provides clear explanations to help all pupils understand the concepts covered and includes extension work on each topic to allow more able pupils to explore beyond their current level of study.

Course materials The course is taught using the broad structure of Cambridge Spectrum Biology, utilising the textbook, practical worksheets and assessment materials. It is supplemented by unique electronic media and interactive resources developed by the science teachers at Farlington.

Cells: the body’s building blocks Cell structure in animals and plants The microscope Specialised cells Cell division

Reproduction Puberty Gametes Fertilisation Pregnancy Birth

Variation and classification Differences within and between species Environmental causes of variation Inherited causes of variation Classification of vertebrates Classification of invertebrates


Chemistry

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If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mr Chris Snewin (BSc, PGCE) - Head of Chemistry on [email protected]

Chemistry is taught within the integrated science course. There is considerable time spent on practical work to introduce the girls to good laboratory practice and develop their investigative skills.

The sharing of ideas and participation in group work is encouraged within lessons, and for each chemistry topic, homework tasks often include simple practical activities to raise awareness of the scientific basis of everyday reactions in the home.

The textbook is clear and detailed, with a list of the key words at the start of each topic, and excellent images included to illustrate the concepts covered. Girls use the textbook to support their learning and to complete homework tasks and, as with their Biology and Physics books, they will keep it throughout Key Stage 3.

Course materials The course is taught using the broad structure of Cambridge Spectrum Chemistry, utilising the textbook, practical worksheets and assessment materials. It is supplemented by unique card-sort activities, electronic media and interactive resources developed by the science teachers at Farlington.

Safety and Skills Laboratory safety rules Hazard symbols Apparatus The Bunsen burner Measuring mass, volume & temperature Data handling

Acids and Alkalis Common acids & alkalis Indicators The pH scale Neutralisation reactions Uses of neutralisation

Particle Model: solids, liquids and gases Properties of solids, liquids & gases Particle theory Brownian motion Changing state Diffusion Pressure

Solutions Forming solutions Filtration Evaporation Conservation of mass Distillation Chromatography Solubility


Physics

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If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mrs Lucy Rutherford (BSc, PGCE) - Head of Physics on [email protected]

Within the integrated science course, Physics is taught using the same format as Biology and Chemistry. Once again the textbook, covering all the topics from Key Stage 3, provides girls with a thorough and supportive framework for study. Practical investigations, problem-solving opportunities and interactive tasks are among some of the many and varied activities utilised within each topic to help girls develop a sound understanding of this subject. The links between the learning and everyday phenomena are highlighted to help girls put physics into context and encourage confidence with the theories explored at this level.

Course materials The course is taught using the broad structure of Cambridge Spectrum Physics, utilising the textbook, practical worksheets and assessment materials. It is supplemented by unique electronic media and interactive resources developed by the science teachers at Farlington.

Energy Resources and Transfers Energy stores & transfers

Law of conservation of energy

Energy transfer by electricity

Energy in fuels

Fossil fuel formation

Renewable energy resources

Energy loss

Forces and their Effects Identifying forces

Measuring forces with a forcemeter

Combining forces

Mass & weight

Upthrust

Friction

Speed

The Solar System and Beyond The Earth in Space

The four seasons

Phases of the Moon

Eclipses

The Solar System

Beyond the Solar System

English Language & Literature Faculty of Languages

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If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Ms Jane Williams (BA, MA, PGCE) - Head of English on [email protected]

English Language and English Literature are taught together throughout the school. Spelling, punctuation and grammar are taught through class texts. A love of reading, writing and speaking is our main aim, alongside being able to communicate with everyone in our society, at all levels of informality and formality. Year 7 is where we seek to develop the girls as private readers, alongside learning how to study a class text as a whole group, in pairs and alone. All Year 7 texts are chosen by the teachers to stimulate ideas and open into wider areas of interest, such as social issues or historical times. Each girl will do a formal presentation to her class, take part in many class discussions, write creatively and for specific purposes, as well as read a range of texts.

Course materials: We study novels, poetry, non-fictional writing and play scripts and these are provided on a loan basis by the department. Girls need to bring along a personal reading book or Kindle, as we usually begin with 5-10 minutes of silent reading. This can, of course, be a library book. They also need to bring a pocket thesaurus/dictionary.

‘All About Me’ ,‘Coat of Arms’ & ‘The Deserted House’ mini-project followed by Goodnight Mr Tom by Michelle Magorian—Written outcomes include comprehension, diary entries in role, character studies, language analysis and a book review. Some basic revision of spelling, punctuation and grammar will also take place, alongside diagnostic tests in reading and writing. A ‘Wider Vocabulary’ book is started.

King of Shadows by Susan Cooper and extracts from A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Written outcomes may include a letters to/from Shakespeare, story writing, including entering the Radio 2500 word short story competition. A choice of extension work inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream ranges from girls teaching a lesson about Shakespeare’s language or life, to modelling Bottom’s Head!

Poetry Project - Reading, discussing and writing a range of poetry looking at poetic techniques and

poetic forms such as limericks, post-it note poetry, kennings, recipes, extended metaphors and

adverb poetry. All girls will learn and perform a poem.

Skellig (play-script) by David Almond. Research and presentation of related topics

such as Blake’s poetry, angels, evolutionary

links and prehistoric creatures. Role play and

dramatic readings are key, alongside

discussions and work on staging, stage-

directions, props, costumes, special effects, etc.

The Chocolate Project. Small groups create their own unique chocolate

bar/product and plan a marketing campaign

including packaging, advertisements, press

release. Each group does a formal final

presentation of the process using a range of

persuasive techniques and language.

French Faculty of Languages

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French, like Spanish, is taught for two lessons a week as a joint first modern foreign language. We do assume that girls have prior knowledge of this language in the primary phase, and therefore we seek to build on the achievements of Key Stage 2.

Girls are encouraged to develop a good accent from the very start of the course, which is taught largely in French, although grammar points will be explained and notes written in English. There will be opportunities to create and perform short sketches on a small stage, which is a feature of all three language classrooms.

Formal Assessment takes place twice a year, at the beginning of the Spring Term and in the Summer Examination. Girls are tested in listening, reading and writing and also have an individual five-minute oral in one of our purpose-built oral rooms.

Formal Assessment takes place twice a year, at the beginning of the Spring Term and in the Summer Examination. Girls are tested in listening, reading and writing and also have an individual five-minute oral in one of our purpose built oral rooms.

Appelez la police! - Call the police! Crime at the château - a theatrical

‘whodunit’ which features story telling, and explores descriptions, motivations and past tenses.

Suspects in a car theft - identify the culprit from the police interrogation video

On y va! - Let’s go! Discovering Normandy Travel arrangements Arranging hotel accommodation A visit to an attraction A visit to a sporting event

Les droits des jeunes - Young people’s rights

School in France Household chores Fight hunger Religions in France

Course materials The course is taught through electronic media and is based on expo électro 3 by Heinemann Education; it includes video elements. It is supplemented by Scaffolding for Productive Language, which is unique to Farlington.

If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: M Josselin Guédes-Wright (M ès L, Capès) - Head of French on [email protected]

If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Sra Gema Briggs (Licenciado, PGCE) - Head of Spanish on [email protected]

Course materials The course is taught through electronic media and is based on ¡Boardworks KS3. It is supplemented by an excellent video component, La Tienda de Luis, by Channel 4, and Scaffolding for Productive Language, which is unique to Farlington.

Spanish Faculty of Languages

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Spanish, like French, is taught for two lessons a week. We do not assume that girls have prior knowledge of this language, but previous study of a foreign language is beneficial to understanding structures and concepts. Developing an authentic accent is an important objective from the outset and the course is taught primarily in Spanish, although the teacher will speak in English when dealing with grammar points and asking pupils to take notes. Creativity is very important and pupils work in groups to write short sketches using , which they then perform on the small stage, which is a unique feature in all three of our language classrooms. Formal Assessment takes place twice a year, at the beginning of the Spring Term and in the Summer Examination. Girls are tested in listening, reading and writing and also have an individual five-minute oral in one of our purpose-built oral rooms.

¡Bienvenidos! - Welcome! Names, greetings and asking how people are Saying what you have in your rucksack Saying and asking about age Dates and birthdays Classroom instructions and objects Days of the week and the Spanish alphabet Naming parts of a computer

Tú y yo -You and Me

Countries and nationalities Where you live and what languages you

speak Talking about your family Talking about pets Describing your eyes, hair, size and colouring

¡Vamos al instituto! - Let’s go to school! Describing school subjects, likes and dislikes Giving opinions about school subjects Asking the time and talking about timetables Eating, drinking and meal times Saying how you get to school

Latin Faculty of Languages

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If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mrs Susan Farman (BA, MA, PGCE) - Head of Classics on [email protected]

By studying different aspects of Roman life in Latin, the girls will attain a good understanding of sentence structure and will develop their ability to translate Latin into English as accurately as possible. The fascinating social background of life in ancient Pompeii encourages the girls to find out about the characters in the stories and to translate longer passages as time goes on. They will also build up a bank of vocabulary which will enable them to translate more efficiently and also to recognise derivations of words in English, science and modern foreign languages. There are two lessons a week.

Course materials Cambridge Latin Course - book 1 Cambridge Latin Course - Software Cambridge Latin course - Website - www.cambridgescp.com

Roman Family and Houses in Pompeii Understanding the difference between

English and Latin sentence structure Knowing how subjects and verbs work in a

sentence—present tense only 20-25 Latin words are learned and

derivations discussed every three weeks, related to the theme of family and housing

Pompeian city life How objects work in a sentence—still

present tense only 20-25 Latin words are learned and

derivations discussed every three weeks, related to the theme of the forum and work

Dinner Parties and slavery Move from the present tense to the past 20-25 Latin words are learned and

derivations discussed every three weeks, related to the theme of dinner parties and slavery

Pompeian entertainment - the theatre, gladiator shows, the baths Plural nouns are introduced 20-25 Latin words are learned and

derivations discussed every three weeks, related to the theme of entertainment

Revision for the examinations

Faculty of Social Sciences

Geography

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If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mr John Dwyer (BSc, PGCE) Head of Geography on [email protected]

Geography is taught for two lessons a week and the aim in Year 7 is to develop an appreciation of Geography as a subject that is both fascinating and dramatic. As they learn to observe and evaluate their surroundings, the girls will discover how Geography affects them, their own environment and future wellbeing. Geographical fieldwork secures high quality learning, hence there are two opportunities for fieldwork in Year 7. In November the girls undertake an investigation in Warnham whilst studying ‘Our Home Region’, and in June the girls will spend a day in Littlehampton assessing coastal processes and management. Furthermore, Scholars and gifted and talented Geographers have the opportunity to visit Box Hill in March 2017 to extend and enhance their navigation and map skills.

Course materials The Geography curriculum is supported by Geog.1 textbook published by Oxford University Press.

Unique Geographical Landscapes What makes a landscape inspirational? Creating an inspirational landscape.

Our Home Region

All settlements are dynamic and it is increasingly important for us to understand their geography as the pressure for more urban development in the countryside grows.

What makes our home region unique? What challenges are presented by

urban expansion? Can the area cope with these pressures

without losing its appeal?

Map Skills

Developing map skills are a fundamental aspect of the curriculum.

Locating places in Britain is central to identifying our place in the World.

Rivers and Floods

The physical geography of rivers is studied, and how they cause problems for people during flood events.

Coasts

Coastal processes are examined. Management of coastal habitats is

investigated.

Urban or Rural?

What is a settlement? Why is it there? What are the characteristics of rural

and urban areas?


History

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If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mr Daniel Cronin (BA, MA, PGCE) - Head of History on [email protected]

The girls learn skills necessary to investigate the past, from the Norman Conquest of 1066 to the Black Death, through evidence-based research. Our understanding of the past charts from the origins of the Normans, to later periods covering conflicts between the King and power groups such as the church and the emerging disgruntled barons.

We start to explore the changing social hierarchies in society. This brings conflict between traditional and new groups, in their quest to gain more power. We also look at the control of the church and how this is challenged.

Course materials Text books, DVDs, Interactive technology, historical representations, images, audio stimulus and our imaginations.

What is History? Exploring new concepts Developing historical analysis skills Early exploration of these through invasions

of Britain, from the Romans to the Vikings

Medieval Monarchs William the conqueror Henry II John

King and Church Death of Thomas Becket Diving right to rule and questioning clergy. Emerging nobility Barons and nobility desiring power

Tudors Wars of the Roses Henry II Henry VIII Edward VI Queen Mary


Religion & Philosophy

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If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mrs Caroline Newell (BA, PGCE) - Head of Religion & Philosophy on [email protected]

In Religion and Philosophy the girls will be introduced to what religious belief is all about. The subject, taught in one lesson per week, will encourage the girls to develop a wider knowledge of the six major religions in the world today, and use this knowledge to form and argue their own opinion. The work they cover in Years 7 and 8 will form the foundation of the GCSE Short Course in Religious Studies, which they will follow in Years 9 and 10.

Life after death: What do people think happens after we die? What do Christians believe and why? What do other religions believe?

Forgiveness and Retribution What is forgiveness? What do different religions believe? What happens when people can’t forgive?

Sacred Texts What makes a book holy? Why is the Bible an exceptional book for

Christians? How is the Qur’an used by Muslims?

Course materials The course is taught through Reflections Book 1: Religion, People and Issues, and supplemented by a wide range of resources to stimulate discussion and debate.

Answers to difficult questions Can we ever understand life? Are humans simply animals? What do Christians think about life and

humanity?

Prayer Does prayer work? How do people prepare to pray? Who do people pray to?

Rituals What do we gain from having rituals? Why do we celebrate religious festivals? Why do people go on pilgrimage?

Faculty of Creative & Expressive Arts

Cookery & Nutrition

If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mrs Leigh Hawkins (BEd) - Head of Cookery on [email protected]

The girls are introduced to healthy eating. In this topic we cover why we eat, all of the nutrients needed for a healthy lifestyle, why we eat them, and their sources. The theory is in conjunction with practical lessons. The girls are encouraged to present the end dishes with pride and ownership.

Course materials Recipe and information booklet. Cookery equipment including electrical hand-held mixers and other various cooking utensils.

Preserving foods and food spoilage How to store food safely

Effects on the body of spoilt food

Safe food handling

Methods of cooking Conduction, convection and radiation and

which parts of the cooker use which methods

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Fats How they protect the body

What is a healthy diet? Why we eat

How much sleep is necessary

Do we need exercise

Nutrition Talking about the various food groups

Variety of food

Proteins Why we need proteins Sources of protein

Looking at how proteins change with heat

Vegetarian options

Carbohydrates Good and bad

Sources

Minerals and vitamins How important they are and their role in

our diets


Drama & Theatre

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If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mrs Emma Spires (BA, PGCE) - Head of Drama & Theatre on [email protected]

The Lower School Drama curriculum aims to develop an understanding of different styles and genres through exploration of a range of dramatic techniques, mediums, contexts and conventions. It also develops confidence and fosters cooperation skills, enabling students to explore and respond to various different stimuli throughout the year.

By the end of year 7 all students will be using a wide variety of drama strategies; they will have begun to explore drama techniques and practitioners and will be able to evaluate their own and other people’s work identifying areas for improvement verbally.

Drama is taught once a week in the Drama Studio, but there are also opportunities for the students to become involved in productions within the school.

Course materials We use material specifically created and adapted for each topic. Extracts are used from ‘Package Holiday’ by David Walke. We will also be looking at the story of Prometheus and Pandora.

What is Drama? / The Scrapbook Confidence, cooperation and creativity Introduction to drama strategies Developing Structure The use of space and levels

Physical Theatre Introducing stylised movement creating

soundscapes and atmosphere Considering the importance of aesthetics

and use of space in performance

Greek Theatre History and structure of Greek Theatre The use of masks in performance The use of Greek chorus and narration Stage blocking

Whole Group Role Play Sustaining and developing a role within a

fictional context Suspension of belief Developing a drama with improvisation

Scripts and Storytelling Using the imagination to keep a script alive whilst understanding the playwrights intentions Different genres of theatre: comedy, suspense, naturalistic Creating a script as a group to perform Considering the technical and design aspects of theatre.


Fine Art

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If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mrs Rosalyn Sprey (BA) - Head of Fine Art on [email protected]

Art and Design stimulates creativity and imagination. It provides visual, tactile and sensory experiences and a unique way of understanding and responding to the world. Pupils use colour, form, texture, pattern and different materials and processes to communicate what they see, feel and think. Through art and design activities, they learn to make informed value judgements and aesthetic and practical decisions, becoming actively involved in shaping environments. They explore ideas and meanings in the work of artists, craftspeople and designers. They learn about the diverse roles and functions of art, craft and design in contemporary life and in different times and cultures. Understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts have the power to enrich our personal and public lives.

Course materials The projects are designed to cover a wide range of techniques and applications, allowing the students to explore and experiment with a wide selection of materials and processes. These include expressive ink drawing, painting with acrylics, printing, sculpture, and mixed media.

Bird Project: Mixed media Mobile Drawing and painting, Research into appropriate artists Experimentation and development Creation of large scale Bird Mobile.

Landscapes: Mono-Printing Drawing and painting, Research into appropriate artists Experimentation and development Creation of series of Landscape Mono-Prints

Natural Forms: Mixed media Painting Drawing and painting Research into appropriate artists Experimentation and development Creation of Mixed-Media Painting

Music Faculty of Creative & Expressive Arts

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If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mr Brian Dallimore (BA, PGCE) - on [email protected]

The Music Department has a clear ethos to make music enjoyable and relevant for all. We hope you will see this in the various topics taught and through the range of activities available in our Extra- Curricular Activities. Pupils will consolidate the skills learnt from their previous school and develop listening, appraisal, improvisation, composition and performance skills, along with understanding of music theory through the following projects:

Extra Curricular Activities The Music Department actively encourages all girls to take part in at least one of the many free extra-curricular musical activities on offer. In Year 7 this includes Glee Choir, Ukulele Club, Concert and Training Orchestras, String ensembles, Flute Choir, Guitar Ensemble, Razzmajazz, Strood Consort, and Aural & Theory sessions. All of these groups cater for different standards, so the girls are welcome to join any group which is appropriate for developing their individual musical skills.

Instrumental Lessons In addition, there are opportunities for girls to learn a musical instrument as a paid extra-curricular activity. These include flute, recorder, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, violin, viola, cello, double bass, drum-kit, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar and singing.

Soundtracks and Film Music During this in-depth study of programme music, pupils will explore descriptive and emotive use of musical devices, with particular focus on leitmotif, and will understand the influence of music from the Romantic Era on modern film music composers. They will learn to use graphic scores, and compose their own soundtracks and film music.

Jazz and Blues Through practical and aural work pupils will develop knowledge of the 12 Bar Blues and understand the influence and use of this chord sequence across jazz and rock genres. They will gain historical understanding of the origins of blues and jazz music, develop their keyboard skills and learn to improvise both rhythmically and melodically on a variety of instruments.

Drums of the World An exploration of music traditions from Africa and Asia, with specific focus on rhythmic and compositional devices. Pupils will learn about the role of music in different cultures and learn alternative compositional methods, whilst gaining knowledge of ethnic instruments such as the gamelan and djembe. They will compose their own music using cyclic patterns.

Enrichment

Computing

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If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mr Josselin Guédes-Wright (M ès L, Capès) - Head of Computing on [email protected]

We recognise that Computing is an important facilitating subject for all areas of the curriculum, and we aim to have an integrated approach throughout the school. To support this, Year 7 girls also have one computing lesson each week in our dedicated room in the Technology Courtyard. It is assumed that pupils have knowledge of the Windows operating system and are familiar with Microsoft Office.

Course materials The Learning Platform is powered by Google Classroom, and Google also provides our email system. For e-safety, we link to Internet sources in conjunction with the Life Skills programme. Other materials are unique and produced here at Farlington.

Gmail Access on mobile devices and desktop

computers Email etiquette Management and archiving Attachments

Google for schools Google docs

Google slides

Google sheets

Collaborative work

Kahoot quizzes Creating an account. Choosing topics. Sourcing photos and video clips. Framing questions. Creating complexity with multiple choice

answers.

The Learning Platform Access on mobile devices and desktop

computers. Enrolment to specific academic classes. Enrolment to Assembly Notices. Commenting on announcement. Electronic submission of homework.

File and folders Creating personal folders Good practice file management Organisation and deleting files Student work repository

E-safety Protecting online identity and privacy, in-

cluding strong passwords. Recognising inappropriate content, contact

and conduct. Reporting concerns.

Enrichment

Life Skills

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If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mrs Helen Ravenscroft (BSc, PGCE) - Head of Faculty, Social Sciences on [email protected]

Course materials Your Life 1 textbooks and other course material

Life Skills, as it name suggests, is an integral part of the pastoral life of the school. It is used to provide knowledge and understanding that can help students develop skills that they will be able to use throughout their lives. The programme is designed to be taught over several years with appropriate topics for each year group within four main areas: Personal Wellbeing (understanding and developing yourself including your relationship with others), Keeping Healthy, Economic Wellbeing (financial capability, the world of work and your choices) and Citizenship (knowledge and understanding of the world around you and development of the skills required to be an active citizen).

The content is delivered by a mix of Form Tutors, internal and external speakers in addition to the other school subjects. The delivery of certain Life Skills topics is positioned during the year to dovetail with the delivery of other relevant topics in other subjects. All school subjects will also encourage the development of core values in Life Skills such as honesty, integrity, organisation and the ability to make informed choices. In Year 7, the students have an allocated lesson each week. Initially these sessions focus on getting to know each other and the school. Some Life Skills ideas are also covered in assemblies and the students are given the opportunity to take part in assemblies to encourage self-awareness and confidence.

Personal Wellbeing Transition into the Senior School Academic Mentoring How to express your ideas Cyberbullying Your Values Preparing for examinations and study skills

Keeping Healthy First Aid Puberty Personal Safety Online Safety Railway Safety

Economic Wellbeing The world of work and designing a product. Raising money for a charity You and your money, pocket money,

budgeting and saving Introduction to Careers Sessions

Citizenship School Council Elections process and voting Global resources and issues The Media and the power of television People with disabilities You as a citizen in Great Britain Being a good neighbour

Enrichment

Sport

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If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Miss Sara Whittaker (BEd) - Director of Sport on [email protected]

Girls are provided with the opportunity to take part in a number of different activities through lessons and extra curricular sessions. Girls will have two double lessons and one single lesson a week throughout the year.

Lessons are based around participation, enjoyment and the development of skills. Girls are encouraged to maintain a good level of personal fitness. Girls who show a high level of ability in any activity are encouraged to join local clubs and trial at County level.

The course is completely practical; basic skills are reinforced and tactical play in game situations is taught. Girls are encouraged to analyse the performance of others.

Autumn & Spring terms Netball Hockey Dance Gymnastics Fitness Athletics

Hockey & Netball Ball control/handling/footwork Passing and receiving skills. Attacking skills. Defending skills Game awareness strategies. Rules

Gymnastics & Dance Locomotion and balance Safety, changes of levels, speed Set piece—Cartoon Capers Choreograph in pairs and commit to

memory

Summer term Athletics

Rounders

Swimming

Tennis

Rounders & Tennis Fielding/batting/bowling Strokes Tactics Game awareness Rules

Athletics & Swimming Warm up & cool down/safety Technical knowledge and principles of

movement/strokes Physical competence/water based activity Rules

Enrichment

English as an Additional Language

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If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mrs Sian Brinsley (BA, EFL) - Head of EAL on [email protected]

Each girl is assessed on arrival and a curriculum is then devised tailored to individual needs. This may follow the University of Cambridge Examination Mainsuite programme, at the level appropriate to the age and ability of each girl. This will then allow girls the option of sitting the exam when they return to their own country.

The Learning Platform

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If you have any queries about The Learning Platform, please contact: The Station Master, on [email protected]

The Learning Platform is Farlington’s unique virtual learning environment and is powered by Google Classroom. All our learners sign up to The Learning Platform and accept invitations to all the destinations for subjects they are taught. At each destination throughout the year, our teachers will stream details of homework, reminders, pdf resources and carefully selected Youtube clips. On the ‘about’ tabgirls will find details of the curriculum, as well as recommended websites. The Learning Platform can be viewed equally well on smartphones, tablets, PCs and Macs meaning that girls can be in touch with their learning when they choose. Personal devices may be used in class when authorised by the teacher for purposes of research, online dictionaries or kahoot quizzes, for example. If your daughter has her own mobile device then please do allow her to download the Google Classroom app. It is free-of-charge and very practical. Pupils can also comment on posts and ask questions, which means that learning can also be a shared experience outside the classroom. The Learning Platform is also used for whole school messages, which can be found via the Assemblies & Notices destination, and there are other destinations such as Book World, where our Librarian announces new arrivals and make recommendations, and students can post their own book reviews. The Learning Platform at Farlington is an efficient and up-to-date way of learning and communicating.

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