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Appendix 1: Key Stage 3 Learning in Key Stage Three is designed to help students develop both their subject knowledge and the wider skills that will help them grow as independent learners. At the root of our provision is an integrated approach to the learning of functional literacy, numeracy, ICT along with critical thinking and self-awareness skills. The ‘Framwellgate Skills Wheel’ shown below will become familiar to students as they learn throughout Key Stage Three. This has been introduced for Year 7 students from September 2014, so is in place in Year 7 and 8 in September 2015. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their learning each week with their tutor linked to the skills which are shown on the wheel. They will build up a journal of evidence of their aptitude in each of the areas. This will lead to them gaining a certificate to celebrate their achievements, available at various stages as they develop their skills across Key Stage Three.

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Appendix 1: Key Stage 3 Learning in Key Stage Three is designed to help students develop both their subject knowledge and the wider skills that will help them grow as independent learners. At the root of our provision is an integrated approach to the learning of functional literacy, numeracy, ICT along with critical thinking and self-awareness skills. The ‘Framwellgate Skills Wheel’ shown below will become familiar to students as they learn throughout Key Stage Three. This has been introduced for Year 7 students from September 2014, so is in place in Year 7 and 8 in September 2015.

Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their learning each week with their tutor linked to the skills which

are shown on the wheel. They will build up a journal of evidence of their aptitude in each of the areas. This will lead

to them gaining a certificate to celebrate their achievements, available at various stages as they develop their skills

across Key Stage Three.

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Key Stage 3 Curriculum Structure

Year 7

Students are placed in learning groups for the following subjects:

Maths, English, Science, It, Languages, PSE, RE, Creative Arts (including Art, Music and Drama) and Humanities.

For PE and Technology the students are split into smaller mixed ability groups due to the practical nature of the

subjects.

The learning groups are constructed to be broadly banded based upon students’ needs, prior attainment and

consultation with primary schools.

Year 8

Students are taught in their learning groups for the following subjects:

Science, It, PSE, RE, Humanities, Art, Music and Drama

They are split into sets for Maths, English and Languages.

For PE and Technology the students are split into smaller mixed ability groups due to the practical nature of the

subjects.

Generally, the learning groups follow through from Year 7, though they are reviewed on a termly basis as well as

annually in case there is a need to review student placement.

Year 9

Students are taught in their learning groups for the following subjects:

It, PSE, RE, History, Geography, Integrated Humanities, Art, Music and Drama

They are split into sets for Maths, English, Science and Languages.

For PE and Technology the students are split into smaller mixed ability groups due to the practical nature of the

subjects.

Generally, the learning groups follow through from Year 8, though they are reviewed on a termly basis as well as

annually in case there is a need to review student placement.

The following tables include an overview of the subject content covered throughout KS3.

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Maths

What will my child

study in Year 7 in

Maths?

In Mathematics in Year 7 we cover four areas of learning; Number, Statistics, Geometry and

Algebra. The course is designed to engage all students and develop their problem solving

skills.

The following topics will be covered in Year 7:

Number – We consolidate the basic numerical methods to ensure that all students

have a strong foundation in which to develop their skills. We also look at fractions,

decimals and percentages and introduce Highest Common Factors and Lowest

Common Multiples.

Statistics – Students will focus on representing and interpreting data. They will

complete projects in groups which focusses on students communication and

problem solving skills.

Geometry – We cover basic angle properties and area of shapes including

rectangles, triangles and parallelograms.

Algebra – Students will learn about basic algebra including simplifying expressions

and solving simple equations.

What will my child

study in Year 8 in

Maths?

In Year 8 we continue to build on the four key areas in mathematics as well as additional

content. Problems are presented in a functional way so that students can investigate

Mathematics in real life situations.

The following topics are covered in Year 8:

Number – We introduce multi-step number problems where students need to apply

a range of methods in order to obtain a solution.

Statistics – Students develop their work on probability to include probability tree

diagrams.

Geometry – We expand students knowledge on area to include calculating the area

of circles and also compound shapes.

Algebra – Students consolidate their work on algrebra from year 7 and learn about

advanced algebraic methods including solving equations by trial and improvement.

What will my child

study in Year 9 in

Maths?

In Year 9 we continue to build on the four key areas in mathematics as well as additional

content. Students will use a wide variety of resources to further develop problem solving

and resilience skills so they are prepared to begin the GCSE course in year 10.

The following topics are covered in Year 9:

Number – We extend work on percentages to include compound interest and

reverse percentage problems.

Statistics – Students will be introduced to cumulative frequency diagrams and box

plots as another way of representing and interpreting data.

Geometry – We consolidate previous knowledge from years 7 and 8. Students will

also learn about using Pythagoras’ theorem.

Algebra – In year 9 students will begin work on quadratic functions, including

factorising and sketching curves.

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English

What will my child

study in Year 7 in

English?

Term 1

Reading: Students will learn how to study an auto/biographical text

Speaking and Listening: Role Playing

Writing: Skills to be taught will be decided by the class teacher although all skills

(inform/explain/describe; argue/persuade/advise; analyse/review/comment and

imagine/explore/entertain) will be covered over the course of the year.

Term 2

Reading: Theatre through time; Poetry

Speaking and Listening: Discussing

Writing: Skills to be taught will be decided by the class teacher although all skills will be

covered over the course of the year.

Term 3

Reading: Students will learn how to study a novel.

Speaking and Listening: Presenting

Writing: Skills to be taught will be decided by the class teacher although all skills will be

covered over the course of the year.

What will my child

study in Year 8 in

English?

Term 1

Reading: Students will learn how to study a selection of war texts.

Speaking and Listening: Discussing

Writing: Skills to be taught will be decided by the class teacher although all skills

(inform/explain/describe; argue/persuade/advise; analyse/review/comment and

imagine/explore/entertain) will be covered over the course of the year.

Term 2

Reading: Students will learn how to study a selection of pre 1900 short stories

Speaking and Listening: Presenting

Writing: Skills to be taught will be decided by the class teacher although all skills will be

covered over the course of the year.

Term 3

Reading: Students will learn how to study a Shakespearian play.

Speaking and Listening: Role playing

Writing: Skills to be taught will be decided by the class teacher although all skills will be

covered over the course of the year.

What will my child

study in Year 9 in

English?

Term 1

Reading: Students will learn how to study a modern drama.

Speaking and Listening: Role playing

Writing: Skills to be taught will be decided by the class teacher although all skills

(inform/explain/describe; argue/persuade/advise; analyse/review/comment and

imagine/explore/entertain) will be covered over the course of the year.

Term 2

Reading: Students will learn how to study a modern prose text

Speaking and Listening: Presenting

Writing: Skills to be taught will be decided by the class teacher although all skills will be

covered over the course of the year.

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Term 3

Reading: Students will learn how to study a GCSE text as preperation for the move to GCSE.

Speaking and Listening: Describing

Writing: Skills to be taught will be decided by the class teacher although all skills will be

covered over the course of the year.

Science

What will my child

study in Year 7 in

Science?

In Year 7 we follow WIKID science a course which covers the National Curriculum and

Strategy Framework. It is a highly engaging and exciting approach to science education that

links science to the real world. The course is designed to cover all aspects of scientific

theory, develop scientific skills and develop skills of enquiry.

The following topics will be covered in Year 7:

Forensics: In this module students will cover lab safety, acids and alkalis and simple chemical

reactions.

Electromancer: In this module students will cover the science behind electricity and

magnetism.

A and E: In this module students will cover organs and organ systems, cell biology and

reproduction.

Alien: In this module students will cover forces, the solar system and space.

Extinction: In this module students will cover data interpretation, adaptions and climate

change.

What will my child

study in Year 8 in

Science?

In Year 8 we continue to follow WIKID science a course which covers the National

Curriculum and Strategy Framework. It is a highly engaging and exciting approach to science

education that links science to the real world. The course is designed to cover all aspects of

scientific theory, develop scientific skills and develop skills of enquiry.

The following topics will be covered in Year 8:

Cook: In this module students will cover solids liquids and gases, energy transfer and how to

plan a practical.

Live and Kicking: In this module students will cover the respiratory and digestive system and

effects of drugs.

NVIZ: In this module students will cover energy resources, climate change and energy

transfer.

Species at War: In this module students will cover food chains and webs, microbes and

disease.

Catastrophe: In this module students will cover rocks, the rock cycle, weathering and

structure of the earth.

What will my child

study in Year 9 in

Science?

In Year 9 pupils complete the final two modules of the WIKID course before preparing for a

final end of S3 assessment in January. This will cover all topics covered in year 7, 8 and 9.

The following topics will be covered in Year 9:

Pyrotechnics: In this module students will cover atoms, elements, compounds and

mixtures.

Studio Magic: In this module students will cover the science behind light and sound.

Pupils will then start covering GCSE AQA science covering modules in biology, chemistry and

physics.

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The following GCSE topics will also be covered from January onwards– Biology topics:

Keeping healthy and the use and abuse of drugs. Chemistry topics: The Fundamental ideas

of chemistry and limestone and buildings. Physics topics: The transfer of energy by heating

and energy and efficiency.

Languages

What will my child

study in Year 7 in

Languages?

Learning languages gives pupils opportunities to develop their listening, speaking, reading

and writing skills and to express themselves with increasing confidence, independence and

creativity. In Year 7 we build on any prior knowledge pupils may have acquired at Primary

School and explore a variety of themes and grammatical concepts.

In Y7 the topics we study are:

Term 1:

Likes and dislikes and describing yourself.

School subjects and routines

Term 2:

Hobbies and Leisure activities

Town and Local environment

Term 3:

Holidays

Culture (Art/Poetry/Literature)

What will my child

study in Year 8 in

Langauges?

In Year 8 we introduce a wider range of grammatical structures and encourage students to

use reference materials to support their learning.

French

Term 1: Fairy tales and Francovision

Term 2:Technophile & Entrepreneurs

Term 3: Allons en Haiti & Olymipic Bid

German

Term 1: Holidays & Shopping an Food

Term 2: Free- time & Health

Term 3: Celebrations & School Trips

What will my child

study in Year 9 in

Languages?

Being able to communicate in another language is a lifelong skill for future education,

employment and leisure in this country and abroad. In Year 9 students are gaining

confidence in speaking and writing in the Target Language and are able to develop their

competence in dealing with more complex material across a range of topic areas.

French

Term 1: Free-time and Future Plans

Term 2: Healthy Lifestyles

Term 3: Contemporary global and social issues & Film Study (there may be the opportunity

to begin GCSE courses depending on options information from May half term)

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German

Term 1: Media & Education

Term 2: Future Careers &Global Issues

Term 3: Celebrities & Project Germany (there may be the opportunity to begin GCSE

courses depending on options information from May half term)

RE

What will my child

study in Year 7 in

RE?

Religious Studies uses the locally Agreed Syllabus to bridge the gap between the Religious

Studies that they have experienced at primary school and the Religious Studies that they will

explore at secondary school.

Religious Studies is taught in a non-faith, non-denominational way and students have the

opportunity to consider the following areas:

Term 1

Faith and Film:

Exploring the Christian concepts and teachings through Film and Media

Term 2

Islam: Making a commitment towards religion

An exploration of what it means to be a Muslim

Term 3

Inspirational people:

How are individuals and communities influenced by inspirational figures?

What will my child

study in Year 8 in

RE?

Religious Studies in Year 8 is about building on the concepts and skills developed in Year 7

through application to a range of different topics; ensuring a breadth of religious traditions

are explored. Students are also introduced to some philosophy through a unit on the Big

questions.

Term 1

Understanding Judaism through the eyes of Anne Frank: How does being Jewish impact on

the lives of individuals?

Term 2:

Philosophy: Big Questions

Term 3:

The problem of evil and suffering

A Philosophical exploration into the problem of evil and suffering and responses to it.

What will my child

study in Year 9 in

RE?

Year 9 is a transitional year; students have now developed their skills and awareness of key

concepts in Religious Studies and now need to begin to apply these to some complex moral

and ethical questions.

Term 1

Morality: How do religious people make moral decisions?

Capital punishment and issues of life and death

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Term 2:

Our World

A GCSE unit which explores the environment, creation and animal rights.

Term 3:

Looking for meaning

A GCSE unit which explores the philosophical questions which surround belief in God and

the afterlife.

PSE

What will my child

study in Year 7 in

PSE?

PSHCE (Personal, social, health, citizenship education) is delivered to ensure that students

explore their own choices and their role as a citizen in society. The PSHCE programme is

further supported by the tutorial programme. There is also a CEIAG element to the PSHCE

curriculum.

Term 1:

All about me!

My safety, confidences, relationships and emotional health.

Term 2:

Law and Politics

My role as a citizen, my relationship with the law and understanding politics.

Term 3:

My choices: CEIAG

Self-reflection; what choices I will make and what steps I can take. Careers pathways and

guidance.

What will my child

study in Year 8 in

PSE?

Term 1:

Dealing with difficult issues. Family relationships, divorce, arranged marriage, domestic

violence, child abuse, death and bereavement, smoking and alcohol

Term 2:

The Real Game.

An online careers game which allows students to explore the ‘reality’ of financial literacy

and career options.

Term 3:

Rights and Responsibilities.

Human rights, Influence of media, Being responsible in relationships, Democracy and the

rights of citizens.

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Art

What will my child

study in Year 7 in

Art?

In KS3 the course provides an opportunity for the students to investigate many of the

different materials and methods available within the subject area such as drawing, painting,

print making, ceramics and digital art. The structure of the course allows for personal

development and interpretation whilst ensuring that the students gain a greater

understanding about the work of artists, designers and craftspeople throughout history.

The work is developed primarily through sketchbook work although the nature of the media

will dictate the investigations. The course supports the creativity and development of pupils

with all interests and abilities.

In Year 7 students will investigate how structures can be described as the way in which parts

are arranged or put together to form a whole. The students will develop two and three-

dimensional work using this theme as a starting point. They will be taught how to create a

project using recording, experimentation, development of ideas and realisation of intentions

and will look at structures in organic form.

What will my child

study in Year 8 in

Art?

In Year 8 students will continue to use the same structure but will use “Metamorphosis” as a

starting point - a term that is used to indicate shape-shifting in art. It allows an artist to

transform a shape, representing one item into a similar shape representing something else.

In Year 8 the students will develop a body of work that will focus on Multicultural Art forms,

whilst transforming their research and ideas into something new.

What will my child

study in Year 9 in

Art?

In Year 9 the students will be given greater freedom to develop a personal interest using

“Message” as a starting point. Artists bring out that which cannot be easily seen. It provides

opportunities for change in thought or appreciation of the message behind art. It can cause

people to re-examine their thinking on the subject that is put before them. Using this a

starting point the students will create art work using Fine Art materials and will research

Installation Art, Conceptual Art and New Technologies to learn how to communicate a

“Message” using media of their choice.

Drama

What will my child

study in Year 7 in

Drama?

By the end of Year 7 we would expect students in drama to be able to:

Understand the importance of the 5 key skills of Communication, Co-operation,

Concentration, Cognition and Creativity.

Create a role with basic details and have some understanding of character, using the

relevant language and tone

Describe in basic detail the drama techniques they are using

Use realistic mime as well as understanding and using the physical demands of a role

e.g. posture

Discuss and evaluate ideas for a drama

Understand the demands of improvisation

Contribute to a whole group drama

Present a simple performance of a scene to their class

Sustain a role for 20 minutes during any one lesson

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What will my child

study in Year 8 in

Drama?

In addition to the skills developed in Year 7 we would expect students in drama to be able

to:

Plan and present drama work in a small group, presenting a simple performance of a

scene to their class using some theatrical conventions

Understand and articulate the importance of the 5 key skills

Create a character with basic details, demonstrating a good understanding of

characterisation and being able to describe in some detail the drama techniques they

are using

Use realistic mime with confidence, understanding and use the physical changes a role

may demand e.g. posture and adapting these as appropriate

Use the relevant language, tone and vocabulary for a character

Discuss and evaluate ideas for a drama in some detail

Understand the demands of improvisation and engage with these demands

Work successfully in whole group drama

Sustain a role/character for 30+ minutes using relevant performance techniques,

describing those techniques with some reference to physicality, voice, and interaction

Contribute the planning of a whole group drama

Contribute to a spontaneous whole group drama

Take part in an improvisation in the centre of the circle

Develop a character with links to other characters

Develop a character with relevance and reference to the focus of the drama

Develop ideas for a whole group drama

What will my child

study in Year 9 in

Drama?

In addition to the skills developed in Year 7 and 8 we would expect students in drama to be

able to:

Develop fully thought out characters who can be hot-seated by the teacher, answering

questions in some detail

Sustain a character for 40+ minutes in any one lesson without slipping out of role

Negotiate and compromise as a group to set up their own whole group drama

Create an original scene in small groups for performance to the class

Develop drama ideas from stimulus material

Understand the concepts of freeze-frame, marking the moment, narration and thought-

tracking (GCSE drama core skills)

Present a more complex performance of a scene to their class

Do some basic cross-cutting between scenes

Understand and be prepared for ‘spotlighting’ within a whole group drama

Use material in and out of role to develop the plot of the drama

Develop ideas introduced during a whole group drama in a unique manner relevant to

their own character.

Apply a range of drama skills with consideration and confidence in order to present well-

rounded, logical responses to drama work

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Music

What will my child

study in Year 7 in

Music?

The Basics of Music

Work on introducing the basics of music including Rhythm, Pitch, Timbre, Dynamics and

Tempo.

The Orient

A journey around Asia and Eastern Eurpoe looking a musical cultures from Japan to Eastern

Russia

African Drumming

Using the schools own Djembe set, students focus on Rhythm and ensemble rehearsal and

perfomrnace.

Marches and Walzes

Pupils study both military and orchestral marches and work on performance in both 4 and 3

time.

Programme Music

Music that tells a story – pupils compose short pieces in response to impressionist art to

create a story line through music.

Music of The North East

Pupils study traditional folk music from the North East of England – Durham, Sunderland and

Newcastle.

What will my child

study in Year 8 in

Music?

Brazilian Samba and Bossa Nova

Pupils use the schools own Samba set to rehearse complex syncopated rhythms and create

small group Samba performances.

Reggae

The start of work on chords and composing chord progressions on keyboards.

Blues, Ragtime, Jazz, Pop and Dance

A journey through the development of popular music with a focus on The Blues.

Indian Music

A look at traditional, film and popular music of India. Pupils learn melodies, rhythms and

compose in an Indian style.

Film Music

Pupils base film music compositions around the most recent Bond film.

What will my child

study in Year 9 in

Music?

Hip Hop and Rap

Pupils learn to rap, play bass lines, provide harmony and beat box in small hip hop quartets

for class performacne.

Minimalism

This unit is based around a GCSE set work. Pupils learn about the compositional styles of

Steve Reich and create their own piece using his techniques.

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Theme and Variations

In this unit, pupils take a very simple tune and create a set of variations based on it. This

allows for pupils to freely compose and perform on their own instruments.

GCSE Composition

This unit is particularly useful for those taking GCSE in year 10, but for others serves to

consolidate all of the learning over three years at KS3.

Humanities

What will my child

study in Year 7 in

Humanities?

Six units of study integrating the disciplines of History and Geography:

Term 1:

a) Vesuvius, Pompeii & The Ancient Romans

b) 1066: Invasion, control and settlement

Term 2:

a) 1348-2015: Disease Through Time

b) Globalisation, trade and working conditions

Term 3:

a) Consolidating Learning and Skills:

i) What is History? ii) What is Geography?

b) Humanities around us—the local dimension

What will my child

study in Year 8 in

Humanities?

Six units of Geography alongside six units of History, taught as separate subject but with

common themes:

Term 1:

The Geography of the UK

Extreme Environments

The expansion of the British Empire

Extreme Times (The Tudors)

Term 2:

Women in Geography

The Geography of Crime

Herstory (women in History)

CSI History (crime in History)

Term 3:

The Geography of the USA

The Geography of Sport

The History of the USA

The History of Sport

What will my child

study in Year 9 in

Humanities?

Humanties offers an opportunity to explore the links between the topics covered in History

and Geography in Year 9.

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What will my child

study in Year 9 in

History?

Six units of study focused on Twentieth Century History:

The First World War

The Second World War

The Home Front during WW2

The Holocaust

The Cold War

USA: The Civil Rights Movement

What will my child

study in Year 9 in

Geography?

Six units of study balanced between Human and Physical Geography:

Natural Hazards

Population

The Geography of Australia

Tourism & the Natural Wonders of the World

Technology of the World

Geography in our locality

Computing

What will my child

study in Year 7 in

Computing?

Over 6 units, each the length of a half term, Year 7 students will gain experience of using

two different programming languages. They will use these programming languages to build

solutions that solve problems. They will at how modern computing technologies work and

how they can be used to make different tasks simpler.

They will understand a range of ways to use technology safely, respectfully, responsibly and

securely and how to report concerns. They will attempt creative projects which involve them

combining multiple applications and technologies in an attempt to create versions of real

world problems and systems.

What will my child

study in Year 8 in

Computing?

Year 8 students will build upon and expand their programming and problem solving skills.

They will be asked to use computational abstractions that model the state and behaviour of

real-world problems and physical systems and then adapt and improve these for their own

purposes. They will be introduced to a wider range of technologies and tools.

In preparation for higher studies they will learn and understand how data of various types

(including text, sounds and pictures) can be represented and manipulated digitally, in the

form of binary digits

What will my child

study in Year 9 in

Computing?

Year 9 students will attempt to use their skills to develop solutions to real world solutions

instead of simply using programs and models that have been provided.They will be set an

open ended task and asked to develop their own solutions to these problems. This will

involve them following the whole of the system lifecycle and developing skills in analysis,

planning and design.

In preparation for GCSE work they will be given larger projects which may last for a whole

term so involving an element of project management. They will also be asked to justify

decisions and reasons for choosing their solutions and taught how to learn from their

projects and improve their work in the future in the light of their experiences.

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Technology

What will my child

study in Year 7 in

Technology?

Students will study three units of work throughout the year (one per term). One unit will be

food technology and the other two product design based units. All three units will introduce

students to the process of designing, learn about material properties and learn how to use

tools and equipment safely in the workshops and the food room. Students will also be

introduced to computer aided design (CAD).

Product Design 1 – Mirror

Students learn how to use computer software to design and make an acrylic mirror.

Product Design 2 – Bird Feeder

Students are introduced to the workshops and learn about materials and processes in order

to produce a wooden bird feeder in a safe manner.

Food – School Dinners

Students are introduced to the food room and develop their cooking skills by designing and

making healthy snacks. Basics of nutrition are also introduced to the students.

What will my child

study in Year 8 in

Technology?

All three units in Year 8 will develop knowledge of the process of designing, material

properties and how to use tools and equipment safely in the workshops and the food room.

Students will further develop their skills in computer aided design.

Product Design 1 – Container

Students develop their skills in the workshops and learn about materials in more detail.

They learn more complex processes to allow them to manufacture a storage container in a

safe manner.

Product Design 2 – Maze Game

Students learn how to use computer software to design and make a travel maze game.

Food – International Foods

Students develop their skills in the kitchen and start to modify their own recipes to suit their

own personal tastes. Students build on the nutritional knowledge that they learnt in Year 7.

What will my child

study in Year 9 in

Technology?

The three units in Year 9 will be:

Product Design 1 – F1 Challenge

Students develop their skills in the workshops and learn about materials in more detail.

They learn about the design factors behind F1 cars which will allow them to model, test and

race their models against each other.

Product Design 2 – MP3 Speaker

Students are introduced to electronics and manufacture an amplifier circuit. They also build

upon their knowledge from previous units to manufacture its casing.

Food – Nutrition and Health

Students further develop their skills in the kitchen and make a main meal and a dessert

which is suitable for someone who has a specific diet as a consequence of disease. Students

choose which diet they want to focus their meal on.

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PE

What will my child

study in KS3 in PE?

In Year 7 the first block of work will include baseline assessments to allow staff to accurately

assess each student and place them in a teaching group that will allow them to progress

through KS3 at the correct speed and level for them.

Key concepts of Physical education in Year 7:

There are a number of key concepts that underpin the study of PE. Pupils need to

understand these concepts in order to deepen and broaden their knowledge, skills and

understanding.

Pupils will be taught to:

use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in direct competition

through team and individual games

develop their technique and improve their performance in competitive sports

perform dances using advanced dance techniques within a range of dance styles and

forms

understand why a healthy active lifestyle is important and how to promote it

take part in competitive sports and activities outside school through community

links or sports clubs.

These concepts will be taught through a sample of the following activities – football, rugby,

netball, gymnastics, dance, rounders, cricket short tennis, athletics.

What will my child

study in Year 8 in

PE?

In addition to skills covered in Year 7 students will be given the opportunity to:

take part in activities which present intellectual and physical challenges and be

encouraged to work in a team, building on trust and developing skills to solve

problems, either individually or as a group

analyse their performances compared to previous ones and demonstrate

improvement to achieve their personal best.

take part in competitive sports and activities outside school through community

links or sports clubs.

These skills will be taught through a sample of the following activities –

Hockey, football, table tennis, basketball, team building/problem solving activities, fitness,

tennis, cricket, rounders, athletics.

What will my child

study in Year 9 in

PE?

In addition to skills covered in Year 8, students will be given the opportunity to:

Develop leadership skills and take on different roles in sport such as coach, leader,

offical or choreographer.

Develop the performance anaylsis skills necessary for studying GCSE/BTEC PE at KS4

take part in competitive sports and activities outside school through community

links or sports clubs.

These skills will be developed through a sample of the following activities –

Volleyball, badminton, dodgeball, orienteering, climbing, trampolining, fitness, lacrosse,

football, rounders, tennis, athletics.