Curriculum

Curriculum

Academic life at STAHS is a rich combination of core courses, elective options, extension opportunities, hands-on and experiential learning, and practical work carried out in specialist facilities.

GCSE Course Descriptions

Years 7 and 8 (KS3)

Pupils in Years 7 and 8 follow a broad, balanced course of study comprising:

3D Design History
Art Latin
Biology Mathematics
Chemistry Modern Foreign Language (pupils study two from French, German, Italian, Mandarin or Spanish)
Computer Science Music
Drama Physical Education
English Physics
Food Preparation and Nutrition Religious Studies
Geography Textiles

All pupils follow a discrete PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education) programme from Years 7 to 9, taught during tutor time.

Year 9 (KS3)

Pupils tailor their curriculum and choose five ‘elective’ subjects to continue in Year 9 along with their core subjects.

Core Subjects  Elective Subjects 
Biology 3D Design
Chemistry Classical Civilisation*
English Computer Science
Geography Drama
History Fine Art
Mathematics Food Preparation and Nutrition
Modern Foreign Language (pupils study two from French, German, Italian, Mandarin or Spanish) Greek and Latin (‘Gratin’)
Physical Education Latin
Physics Music and Further Music
Religious Studies Textiles

All pupils follow a discrete PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education) programme from Years 7 to 9, taught during tutor time.

Years 10 and 11 (KS4)

Most pupils study 10 GCSE subjects. All pupils study the core subjects of English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and Science. The vast majority of pupils take Triple Science (studying Biology, Chemistry and Physics as three separate courses) while some will opt for the Double Science Award (resulting in two, rather than three, GCSE outcomes). All pupils also study at least one Modern Foreign Language (French,German, Italian, Mandarin or Spanish). Pupils may then select freely from the following subjects to reach a total of up to 10 subjects where appropriate:

3D Design* Classical Civilisation
Classical Greek Computer Science
Drama Fine Art
French Food Preparation and Nutrition
Geography German
History Italian
Latin Mandarin
Music and Further Music Physical Education
Religious Studies Spanish
Textiles*

*Only one of these subjects may be studied as they follow a similar specification

Pupils continue to have discrete Physical Education and Games lessons in Year 10 and 11. All pupils in Years 7 to 11 follow a structured tutor programme that attends to all areas of PSHE, encouraging discussion and learning, relevant to their year group. Some pupils will take Music GCSE a year early and then complete the Level 2 Silver Arts Award during their Year 11 course.

 

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