Curriculum for Years 10 to 11
At Key Stage 4, girls study the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science (both dual and triple Science is offered) plus at least one Modern Language but then have a free choice to make up their total number of subjects studied to nine or ten.
| STAHS Core Subjects (compulsory) |
Optional Subjects (free choice) |
|---|---|
English Literature |
A second Modern Foreign Language (chosen from French, German or Spanish) |
English Language |
Art and Design |
Mathematics |
Classical Civilisation |
Science (Double Certificate or Separate) |
Design and Technology (from a choice of DT, Food or Textiles) |
A Modern Foreign Language (chosen from French, German or Spanish) |
Drama |
Geography |
|
History |
|
Music |
|
Latin |
|
Religious Studies |
|
| Additional Compulsory Subjects | |
PSHCEE (Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship and Economic Education) | |
Physical Education | |
We currently prepare the girls for International GCSE examinations in Maths, Science and Modern Languages as we believe these programmes of study to be more academically rigorous and the most appropriate preparation for study at Advanced Level and beyond.
In Year 11, as in Year 9, extensive consultation takes place between students, pastoral staff, subject teacher and parents as well as our careers specialist in order to advise and support the student in her choice of A level subjects. A special careers day is held and parents and girls are invited to a Sixth Form Information evening where they can speak to all our departments about the kind of courses on offer.
