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WHITCHURCH HIGH SCHOOL YSGOL GYFUN YR EGLWYSNEWYDD

WHITCHURCH HIGH SCHOOL YSGOL GYFUN YR EGLWYSNEWYDD. YEAR 10 OPTIONS 2013/2014. GUIDANCE & CONSULTATION PROCESS. General Option Talk – November Learning Pathways days – 12 th & 13 th Nov Talks to Form Groups - December New Subject Option Talks – Jan 2014

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WHITCHURCH HIGH SCHOOL YSGOL GYFUN YR EGLWYSNEWYDD

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  1. WHITCHURCH HIGH SCHOOLYSGOL GYFUN YR EGLWYSNEWYDD YEAR 10 OPTIONS 2013/2014

  2. GUIDANCE & CONSULTATION PROCESS • General Option Talk – November • Learning Pathways days – 12th & 13th Nov • Talks to Form Groups - December • New Subject Option Talks – Jan 2014 • Parents Evenings – 25th & 26th Nov • Option Booklet/School website - November • Careers Advice/Careers Wales website • Individual Pupil Interviews – 10th Feb 2014 • Options Open Evening U/S – 13th Feb 2014 • Option forms submitted – 7thMarch 2014

  3. WHAT ADVICE ? • Subject Advice • Careers Advice • Mapping a Learning Pathway • A Balanced Curriculum if unsure • Unacceptable Combinations • Finalising Choices

  4. Learning Pathways: 14-19 • Individual Learning Pathway leading to approved qualifications (ILPP – mapping achievements, goals and aspirations, career paths).

  5. Learning Pathways: 14-19 • Individual Learning Pathway leading to approved qualifications (ILPP – mapping achievements, goals and aspirations). • Wide Choice/Range of Opportunities Through the Curriculum on Offer

  6. KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM • Core Curriculum - 30 periods • Optional Subjects - 20 periods • Welsh Baccalaureate - Integrated

  7. CORE CURRICULUM – Per Fortnight • English 7 periods – Year 10 6 Periods – Year 11 • Mathematics 6 periods – Year 10 7 periods – Year 11 • Science 9 periods • WBQ/Science 1 period • Welsh 2 periods • R.E. 2 periods • P.E. 2 periods • PSE 1 period

  8. SCIENCE 2014/16 • 1. Core Science • 2. Triple Science • 3. BTEC Applied Science

  9. CORE SCIENCE • In Year 10: • 10 hours per fortnight (1 WBQ). • Study Biology (B1), Chemistry (C1) & Physics (P1). • WJEC • Controlled Assessments • Three examinations in Year 10 (June 2015). • Science GCSE awarded in Year 10. • WBQ Application of Number Key skill – level 1. • Higher Band: WBQ Application of Number Key skill – level 2.

  10. CORE SCIENCE • In Year 11: • A new course – Additional Science. • New work in the three sciences. • New Controlled assessments • Three exams June 2016 (B2, C2, P2). • New & separate GCSE award in Additional Science.

  11. TRIPLE SCIENCE • 15 hours per fortnight. • Separate GCSE awards in Biology, Chemistry & Physics at end of Y11. • Five examinations in Year 10 – (B1, B2, C1, P1, P2). • Four examinations in Year 11 – (B3, C2, C3, P3) • Controlled Assessment in each Science. • Suitable only for potential A Level Scientists • WBQ Application of Number Key skill – level 2.

  12. APPLIED SCIENCE • BTEC level 2 Vocational course. • 10 hours per fortnight. • Two year course. • 100% Portfolio based – class based work. • Not suitable for potential A Level Scientists. • WBQ Application of Number Key skill – level 1.

  13. OPTIONAL SUBJECTS – 5 CURRICULUM AREAS • Humanities (e.g. RE, History, Business Studies) • Languages (e.g. French, German, Welsh, Spanish) • Technological (e.g. ICT, DT) • Creative Aesthetic (e.g. Art , Drama, Music, PE) • Vocational

  14. Vocational - Applied Courses at WHS • Applied Art and Design(BTEC) – 2 Options • Applied Health and Social Care • Applied Leisure and Tourism • Digital Applications • Applied Engineering • Applied Business Studies • Applied Science (BTEC)

  15. Vocational Subjects – External Provision • Extended learning opportunities - Leading to Apprenticeshipsor CollegeCourses • Heating and Ventilation level 1/2 • Auto Engineering level 1/2 • Hair and Beauty level 2 • Construction level 1/2 • iMedia (Technical) level 2 • Theatrical makeup level 2 • Equivalent to 2 GCSE awards: • Level 1 at D-G • Level 2 at A*-C • ALL THE ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS AND WELSH GOVERNMENT APPROVAL.

  16. Learning Pathways: 14-19 • Individual Learning Pathway leading to approved qualifications (ILPP – mapping achievements, goals and aspirations). • Wide Choice/Range of Opportunities Through the Curriculum on Offer • Learning Core – wider learning: skills, knowledge & understanding, values and experiences required whatever the chosen pathway. • Learner Support

  17. TUTORIAL SUPPORT OPTIONS NVQs GCSEs AS/A Levels BTEC GUIDANCE MENTORING CORE PROGRAMME Key skills Working with an employer Team enterprise activity Individual investigation Wales, Europe and the World Language module PSE Community participation

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