hastings school igcse options booklet 2021

HASTINGS SCHOOL IGCSE OPTIONS BOOKLET 2021

How do I use this booklet? This booklet is designed to help you through the important decisions you need to make in Year 9: your IGCSE options. This is the first time that you will be taking responsibility for your subject choices and this can feel scary and daunting, but at Hastings we will give you the support you need to make the choices that are right for you. You will need to think very carefully about which subjects you want to take in Year 10 as these choices may influence the future of your education. Therefore, you need to think carefully about what you want to do. This options booklet can be the starting point for your research into the different subjects. Here you will find out the different courses you can take and what each one consists of. There is information about course content and how each course is assessed. You will be able to find out the examination requirements for each subject and whether there is a coursework or practical element. What will I study in Year 10 and 11?

• All students study nine core subjects. Examined Subjects: English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, at least one Science, French Non-examined subjects: Lengua y Literatura española, Geografía e Historia, PE and PSHE.

• Students must then choose one Science to study (they may opt to take all three single Sciences by using two of their option choices).

Science Choices: Biology, Chemistry, Physics

• Students must then choose three option subjects. Options: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business Studies, Fine Art/Photography*, Computer Science, Drama, Physical Education, History, Geography *students may not study both Fine Art and Photography – they must choose one. N.B. If you are considering doing Biology, Chemistry or Physics at A-Level then the Science department recommends taking more than one science at IGCSE as all Sciences support one another. N.B. All native Spanish students take Cambridge Spanish in order to get the IGCSE qualification. They do not get dedicated teaching time across the year for this but will have some preparation before the exam. This is also an option for our non-native speakers.

How should I choose my options? There are lots of elements to consider when you choose your IGCSE options. The key things to consider are which subjects inspire you, which you enjoy, and which play to your strengths. This is the best guarantee that you will put a lot of effort into the subject and, as a result, succeed to your full potential. You should not choose subjects simply because your friends are doing them, because you like the teacher, or because a member of your family was successful in it in the past. None of these reasons guarantee that you will enjoy the subject or that you will get the best results possible. Timeline and Deadlines Thursday 14th January 2021 – Introductory Assembly for students to introduce the options process January – February 2021 – Options Information from Teachers Teachers of options subjects will come to speak to you and give you some more details about what their course entails at IGCSE level. You can speak to teachers at any point. In PSHE you will do some work on how to choose the subjects that will be best for you. Thursday 21st January 2021 – 9B, 9G and 9P Parent Meetings 16.45 – 19.00 Thursday 28th January 2021 – 9R and 9Y Parent Meetings 16.45 – 19.00 These parent meetings will be based on the students’ progress so far in the year and suitability for studying the subject into IGCSE Thursday 4th February 2021 – Online Options talk for Students and Parents with Mr Gunzi and Ms Bryant This talk will provide you with information about the Options choices you have at Hastings School. You will then be able to speak to individual teachers about whether studying their subject would be a good choice for you in Years 10 and 11. Options forms will be sent out via Teams and email following your options talk. Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th February 2021 – Mr Gunzi and Ms Bryant available to discuss individual queries These meetings will take place on the online Parent Meeting system. Information about how to sign up will be sent out following the Online Options talk on Thursday 4th February.

Tuesday 23rd February 2021 – Deadline for completing the options form Following this: staff will look over options and have conversations with students where necessary. Notes

• The minimum group size for subjects to be run is 8 students. If insufficient numbers sign up for subjects then they will not be run. Equally it is possible that that in unusual circumstances subjects may be withdrawn.

• At the top of each page you will find the Course Name (e.g. English Language) and the Exam

Board and Course Code (e.g. Cambridge 0500). If you type these into a search engine online, you will be able to find further information on the subject, including the full syllabus on the exam board’s website.

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH LITERATURE

MATHS FRENCH

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AIMS: The First Language English course enables students to: read a wide range of texts, fluently and with good understanding, enjoying and appreciating a variety of language; read critically, and use knowledge gained from wide reading to inform and improve their own writing; write accurately and effectively, using Standard English appropriately; work with information and with ideas in language by developing skills of evaluation, analysis, use and inference; listen to, understand, and use spoken language effectively; acquire and apply a wide vocabulary, alongside a knowledge and understanding of grammatical terminology and linguistic conventions.

Assessment:

Candidates are assessed using two external exams: one Reading and one Writing.

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Aims: The English Literature IGCSE course aims to develop students who: enjoy the experience of reading literature; understand and respond to literary texts in different forms and from different periods and cultures; communicate an informed personal response appropriately and effectively; appreciate different ways in which writers achieve their effects; experience literature’s contribution to aesthetic, imaginative and intellectual growth; explore the contribution of literature to an understanding of areas of human concern.

Assessment: Candidates are assessed using three external exams:

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Aims: An essential subject for all learners, Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics encourages the development of mathematical knowledge as a key life skill. It also provides a strong basis for those students who may wish to undertake more advanced study. The syllabus aims to build learners' confidence by helping them develop competence and fluency with mathematical concepts, methods and skills, as well as a feel for numbers, patterns and relationships. The syllabus also places a strong emphasis on solving problems and presenting and interpreting results. Learners also gain an understanding of how to communicate and reason using mathematical concepts.

Assessment:

Curriculum Enrichment:

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The skills used in Mathematics are used across a range of subjects and as such students are able to apply them across the curriculum. Students are given opportunities to behave as a “student teacher” to develop their own skills of explanation and consolidate their own knowledge, contributing to their wider confidence.

Why study Mathematics? You have to study Mathematics at IGCSE level! But that’s great news, as it will develop your powers of logical thought, train your brain to carefully analyse information, and contribute to your confidence in other subjects such as Science.

AIMS: • develop the language proficiency required to communicate effectively in French at level A2 (CEFR Basic User), with elements of level B1 (CEFR Independent User) • offer insights into the culture and society of countries and communities where French is spoken • develop awareness of the nature of language and language learning • encourage positive attitudes towards speakers of other languages and a sympathetic approach to other cultures • provide enjoyment and intellectual stimulation • develop transferable skills (e.g. memorising, drawing of inferences) to complement other areas of the curriculum • form a sound base of the skills, language and attitudes required for progression to work or further study, either in French or another subject area.

ASSESSMENT:

WHY STUDY FRENCH? As well as French being a compulsory subject, we hope that you enjoy the opportunity to expand your knowledge of a foreign language. In today’s world, languages hold a key to unlock many exciting careers and gateways around the world.

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AIMS: All native speakers will take this exam. They do not have dedicated lessons throughout Year 10 and 11 but will receive guidance for how to approach the exam in Year 11.

Non-native speakers: Develop the language at A2 level (CEFR) with B1 and possibly B2 level depending on previous knowledge. The course offers insights onto the culture and society of countries and communities where Spanish is spoken. Develop awareness of the nature of language and its learning as well as a sympathetic approach to other cultures. Development of transferable skills such as memorising and drawing of inference. CONTENT OVERVIEW: A: Everyday activities B: Personal and social life C: The world around us D: The world of work E: The international world ASSESSMENT:

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Year 10

1. El texto. Clases de textos

a. La Edad Media b. La poesía medieval (I)

2. La cohesión textual a. La poesía medieval (II)

3. La narración a. La prosa verbal b. Don Juan Manuel

4. La descripción y el diálogo a. El teatro medieval b. La Celvestina

5. La exposición a. El Renacimiento b. La poesía renacentista (I) c. Garcilaso de la Vega

6. La argumentación a. La poesía renacentista (II) b. Fray Luis de León

7. Los medios de comunicación a. La prosa renacentista b. El Lazarillo

8. El texto periodístico a. El Barroco b. La poesía barroca

9. La comunicación en Internet a. La prosa barroca

10. Variedades sociales y de registro a. El teatro del siglo XVI b. Lope de Rueda

11. Las lenguas de España a. El teatro barroco b. Calderón de la Barca

Year 11

Literatura Tema 1: La Ilustración Tema 2: El Romanticismo Tema 3: El Realismo Tema 4: El Modernismo y la Generación del 98

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Tema 5: El Novecentismo y las Vanguardias Tema 6: La Generación del 27 Tema 7: La poesía de postguerra Tema 8: La novela de postguerra Tema 9: El teatro de postguerra Tema 10: La novela actual Tema 11: La poesía y el teatro actuales Tema 12: Literatura hispanoamericana del siglo XX La lengua y la ortografía se aprenderán mediante las correcciones y autocorrecciones de los textos que se produzcan tanto en los temas de literatura como en los de creación

Sociales is part of the CORE subjects in secondary education and comprehend several areas with the Social Sciences. Year 10 Sociales focuses on Political, Economic and Human Geography, while Y11 covers Contemporaty History, leaning towards Spanish History. This subject provides students with a deeper knowledge and understanding of the historical events that have shaped our world and will greatly benefit both native Spanish and international students. The Sociales department focuses on developing the skills used by the Social Sciences like analysis of historical texts, historical maps and images, and research from primary and secondary sources. Evaluation use dynamic methodologies such as Project-Based Learning, Flipped Classroom, Visual Thinking and Gamification, and resources like Ipads, educational visits, Virtual Reality and videogames. Year 10 Geografía 0. Introducción a la geografía 1. El mundo físico 2. La población 3. Un mundo de ciudades 4. El sector primario 5. Minería, energía e industria 6. Los servicios 7. El reto del desarrollo 8. La sostenibilidad medioambiental Year 11 Historía

0. Introducción a la Historia 1. La crisis del Antiguo Régimen 2. Revoluciones liberals y nacionalismos 3. La Revolución Industrial y los cambios sociales 4. España en el siglo XIX 5. Imperialismo, Guerra y revolución 6. El mundo en entreguerras 7. La Segunda Guerra Mundial 8. España: de la crisis del 98 a la Guerra Civil 9. La descolonización y el Tercer Mundo 10.El mundo desde 1945 hasta la actualidad 11. España: de la dictadura a la democracia

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SCIENCES BIOLOGY

CHEMISTRY PHYSICS

Students must choose at least one Science at GCSE.

If you are considering doing Biology, Chemistry or Physics at A-Level then the Science department recommends taking more than one science at IGCSE as all Sciences support one another.

Aims:

• provide an enjoyable and worthwhile educational experience for all learners, whether or not they go on to study science beyond this level

• enable learners to acquire sufficient knowledge and understanding to: o become confident citizens in a technological world and develop an informed interest in

scientific matters o be suitably prepared for studies beyond IGCSE

• allow learners to recognise that science is evidence based and understand the usefulness, and the limitations, of scientific method

• develop skills that: o are relevant to the study and practice of biology o are useful in everyday life o encourage a systematic approach to problem solving o encourage efficient and safe practice o encourage effective communication through the language of science

• develop attitudes relevant to biology such as: o concern for accuracy and precision o objectivity o integrity o enquiry o initiative o inventiveness

• enable learners to appreciate that: o science is subject to social, economic, technological, ethical and cultural influences and

limitations o the applications of science may be both beneficial and detrimental to the individual, the

community and the environment.

Assessment: Students sit 3 exams which test their Knowledge and Understanding, how they handle information and solve problems, and their Experimental skills and Investigations. The examination papers are available at either Extended or Core level. The majority of students at Hastings sit the Extended papers. Component Weighting Paper 2: Multiple Choice - 45 minutes 30% Paper 4 Short Answer and Structured Questions - 1h 15 minutes 50% Paper 6 Alternative to Practical - 1 hour 20%

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Why study Biology? You should choose Biology if you would like to have a career in the healthcare professions; would like to study any of the biological sciences at university; or would like to develop an interest in, and care for the environment, whether that be from a science perspective or that of law and conservation. It also gives you the opportunity to better understand the influences and limitations placed on scientific study by society, economy, technology, ethics, the community and the environment.

Aims: Chemistry IGCSE is all about the essential reactions in world which are vital for life, maintaining our standard of living, developing new technologies, and tackling global issues that currently confront us such as Climate Change. It enables learners to:

• increase their understanding of the technological world

• take an informed interest in scientific matters

• recognise the usefulness (and limitations) of scientific method, and how to apply this to other

disciplines and in everyday life

• develop relevant attitudes, such as a concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity,

enquiry, initiative and inventiveness

• develop an interest in, and care for, the environment

• better understand the influence and limitations placed on scientific study by society, economy,

technology, ethics, the community and the environment

• develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for both further study and everyday life.

Over the course students cover a wide range of topics such as: Earth Science, Air Pollution, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. The IGCSE Chemistry course covers a wide range of topics that are revisited at AS Level and therefore provides the perfect preparation for A-level Chemistry. Due to the abstract nature of the subject and the problem solving that is completed over the course, Chemistry compliments other subjects perfectly at IGCSE level such as: Maths, Physics, Computer Science, and Geography. It requires students to be collaborative while being self-reflective and proactive in their learning.


Why study Chemistry? Chemistry is a highly-regarded subject that helps develop skills sets that would be beneficial to any future A-Level subject. It helps students visual the smallest parts of our world that are not visible with the naked eye. It’s in tiny world that the cures for cancer will be discovered, that the vaccine for HIV will be developed, and that our question of Climate Change will be answered. IGCSE Chemistry helps to prepare our students to engage with this world and be part of a future where Chemistry is the answer.

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Aims: Physics IGCSE is for students who want to understand how the world around us works and how the laws of nature operate. Unfortunately, it cannot tell us WHY they operate in this way! During our studies we use experiments, measurements and mathematical analysis to describe in detail what we observe and compare these findings with known quantitative physical laws. Over the course students cover a wide range of topics such as: General Physics, including Forces, Motion, and Energy; Thermal physics; Properties of waves, e.g. Light and Sound; Electricity and magnetism as well as Atomic physics. The programme balances a thorough knowledge and understanding of Physics with helping to develop the skills learners need for their next steps in education. Students will be able to: increase their understanding of the technological world; take an informed interest in scientific matters such as alternative energy; recognise the usefulness (and limitations) of scientific method, and how to apply this to other disciplines and in everyday life; develop relevant attitudes, such as a concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity, enquiry, initiative and inventiveness; develop an interest in, and care for, the environment; better understand the influence and limitations placed on scientific study by society, economy, technology, ethics, the community and the environment and develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for both further study and everyday life. The IGCSE Physics course is the perfect preparation for A level Physics and supports the skill development for all other Scientific and Mathematical subjects at A level. The IGCSE Physics course also aims to enhance many personal attributes of our students. They will work both individually and in groups, so develop both independence and team work. They will learn to ask inquiry questions that can be tested with experiments and learn to solve problems in a logical way. In addition, they will work on their ability to communicate ideas in oral and written situations.


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Why study Physics? If you have sleepless nights wondering “Why is the sky blue?”, “How is it that boomerangs come back?”, ”Why does a music CD still work when you drill a hole in it?”, “How come only 3 elements are magnetic?” “How come a rubber band gets hot when you stretch and release it?” then you should take Physics. If you want to develop your problem-solving skills, love thinking mathematically, and if you already know you want a career in Physics, Engineering, Energy Resources, Materials Science, Telecommunications, Computing etc. then this is for you.

OPTIONAL SUBJECTS

BUSINESS STUDIES COMPUTER SCIENCE

DRAMA FINE ART

GEOGRAPHY HISTORY

PHOTOGRAPHY PHYSICAL EDUCATION

AIMS: Students of Business Studies will:

• apply their knowledge and critical understanding to current issues and problems in a wide range of

business contexts

• make effective use of relevant terminology, concepts and methods, and recognise the strengths

and limitations of the ideas used in business

• distinguish between facts and opinions, and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data in order to

help build arguments and make informed judgements

• appreciate the perspectives of a range of stakeholders in relation to the business environment,

individuals, society, government and enterprise

• develop knowledge and understanding of the major groups and organisations within and outside

business, and consider ways in which they are able to influence objectives, decisions and activities

• develop knowledge and understanding of how the main types of businesses are organised,

financed and operated, and how their relations with other organisations, consumers, employees,

owners and society are regulated

• develop skills of numeracy, literacy, enquiry, selection and use of relevant sources of information,

presentation and interpretation

• develop an awareness of the nature and significance of innovation and change within the context

of business activities

• acquire a foundation for further study of business or other subjects.

Assessment: For Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies, candidates take two compulsory components, Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Both question papers will draw on topics taken from the whole of the syllabus content.

Both papers are 1 hour and 30 minutes and are worth 50% each. Each paper is out of 80. Paper 1 Written examination consisting of four questions requiring a mixture of short answers and structured data responses. Paper 2

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Written examination consisting of four questions based on a case study, provided as an Insert with the paper.

WHY STUDY BUSINESS? You will be able to understand different forms of business organisations, the environments in which businesses operate and business functions such as marketing, operations and finance, as well as the ability to calculate and interpret business data. The examination element will help you develop your writing skills by supporting arguments with reasons and analysing business situations and reaching decisions or judgements. You will also be able to develop organisational, communication and team work skills. You will also have the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities and work-related learning. Ultimately it will give you a good grounding and prepare you for working life. Business Studies offers you a large amount of potential employment, for example any directly related jobs, such as an Economist or Marketer, but it can also prepare you for work in any private or public sector business.

Aims: The aims of the course are to develop:

• computational thinking, that is thinking about what can be computed and how, and includes

consideration of the data required

• understanding of the main principles of solving problems by using computers

• understanding that every computer system is made up of sub-systems, which in turn consist of

further sub-systems

• understanding of the component parts of computer systems and how they interrelate, including

software, data, hardware, communications and people

• skills necessary to apply understanding to solve computer-based problems using a high-level

programming language

Assessment:

Curriculum Enrichment: Understanding the principles of Computer Science provides pupils with skills that can also be used in everyday life for problem solving, an essential skill for life.

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Why study Computer Science? IGCSE Computer Science is an ideal foundation for further study in Computer Science. Nowadays, it also provides an essential foundation required for many other subjects in science and engineering. The IGCSE balances a thorough knowledge and understanding of the subject and helps to develop the skills pupils need for their next steps in education or employment. There are new and exciting career opportunities available to those with the knowledge and skills to use programming creatively, with whole industries emerging around the continuing computing revolution.

Aims: The Drama IGCSE course aims to develop many elements of our students’ understanding of Drama. It explores both practical and theoretical elements, and focuses on understanding the roles of directors, actors and designers within the theatre. The students will experience the different levels of process behind a theatrical performance and be able to evaluate the various stages of this process. They will develop their acting skills and learn about how to create a piece of theatre – both from a script and also one that they devise themselves. As well as working through the syllabus towards the exam, the Drama course also aims to enhance many personal attributes of our students. They will work both individually and in groups throughout the course, so learn both independence and team work. The course also encourages an empathetic approach to texts, and throughout the course many different cultures and issues are explored through the plays that we study. They will work on their ability to communicate ideas and feelings towards an audience, thus improving their spoken English and confidence in front of a group of people. In addition to this, the course aims to promote an enjoyment of Drama and the theatre.

Assessment:

Curriculum Enrichment:

Theatre trips and drama workshops are an important part of the course. Experience of this nature feeds into students’ own practical work. Students are expected over the two years to go on about four theatre visits, which usually take place after school.

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Why study Drama? Students should have an interest in theatre as a live event, and in drama as an effective means of helping us to understand our lives and our relationships. This course approaches drama from the angle of the performer or of those who contribute as designers or technicians to the theatre. It presents an exciting and refreshing opportunity to escape the restrictions of class bound textual study, combining an analytical approach with a significant practical performance element. .

Why study Art & Design?

The Art & Design GCSE course will enable students to develop:

• an ability to record from direct observation and personal experience

• an ability to identify and solve problems in visual and/or other forms

• creativity, visual awareness, critical and cultural understanding

• an imaginative, creative and personal response

• confidence, enthusiasm and a sense of achievement in the practice of art and design

• growing independence in the refinement and development of ideas and personal outcomes

• engagement and experimentation with a range of media, materials and techniques, including new

media and technologies, where appropriate

• experience of working in relevant frameworks and exploration of manipulative skills necessary to

form, compose and communicate in two and/or three dimensions

• a working vocabulary relevant to the subject and an interest in, and a critical awareness of, other

practitioners, environments and cultures

• investigative, analytical, experimental, interpretative, practical, technical and expressive skills which

aid effective and independent learning.

It is a course that is respected by universities as they recognise the skills that are obtained over the two years: develop (research and investigation demonstrating critical and analytical understanding), refine (explore and experiment a wide range of techniques and processes), record (observations and ideas relevant to intentions as work progresses) and present (offer a personal and coherent response that realises

intentions and visual language).

Skills and Topics covered: Students will focus on the Fine Art area of study. In response to

studies within this area, pupils are expected to demonstrate skills in either a representational or a descriptive manner, or they may be more imaginative and interpretative. The work should evolve through investigation and development. Responses may be based on a directly observed starting point or subject, or they may be the student’s personal response to a theme. Subjects could include: landscapes, figure studies, portraits, the natural or built environment, still-life, artefacts, abstract notions or feelings, personal experiences, visual ideas inspired by literary sources… The course will cover:

• The development of personal projects and portfolios

• One-to-one feedback and guidance

• Access to a great variety of techniques (pencils, pastels, inks, watercolours, oils, acrylic,

printmaking, digital media, etc)

• The importance of first-hand experiences and references through visits to galleries, museums,

workshops and places of artistic interest

• Working independently and as a group (self and peer assessment)

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Assessment: The Art & Design qualification is split into two components to be completed by

students over two years: Year 10 (Component 1) and Year 11 (finish Component 1 and 2).

**Please have a look at Edexcel’s Grading system

Curriculum Enrichment: What careers and University courses can Art & Design lead to?

Students achieving a successful grade at GCSE can continue their studies at A-Level, which can lead to study at a Foundation Course in Art and/or a degree in various areas of Art and Design, for example Fine Art, Graphic Design, Animation, Illustration, Fashion, Interior Design, Architecture, Product Design, Industrial Engineering, Photography, Advertising, Film Studies, Communication etc.

Suggested Entry Profile: There are no entry requirements for students taking Art & Design

GCSE but it is recommended for students with a B or higher in Art during KS3 years. N.B. You cannot study Art and Design alongside Photography. You must choose one or the other.

Aims: Geography IGCSE aims for learners to develop a 'sense of place' by looking at the world around them on a local, regional and global scale. Learners will examine a range of natural and unnatural environments, and study some of the processes which affected their development. They will also look at the ways in which people interact with their environment, and the opportunities and challenges an environment can present, thereby gaining a deeper insight into the different communities and cultures that exist around the world. IGCSE Geography students will gain: • an understanding of the processes which affect physical and human environments • an understanding of location on a local, regional and global scale • the ability to use and understand geographical data and information • an understanding of how communities around the world are affected and constrained by different environments.

Assessment:

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Curriculum Enrichment: To allow students to see the processes they learn about in real life there will be a residential Geography trip. This will help students to understand the complex physical processes they are studying and prepare them for their field work exam (paper 4).

Why study Geography? Geography helps you to make sense of the world around you. It is hands on, it is relevant and it is fun. The Cambridge IGCSE course is a good mix of topics such as urban issues, world development, rivers and hazards – to name but a few. The course will give you the chance to get to grips with some of the big questions which affect our world, and understand the social, economic and physical forces and processes which shape and change our world.

In the long term, Geography graduates have some of the highest rates of graduate employment.

Geography is great for any kind of career that involves the environment, planning, or collecting and interpreting data. Popular careers for people with geography qualifications include: town or transport planning, surveying, conservation, sustainability, waste and water management, environmental planning, tourism, and weather forecasting.

The army, police, government, research organisations, law and business world also love the practical research skills that geographers develop.

Because geographers learn about human and population development, geography can be useful for jobs in charity and international relations too.

Aims: The History IGCSE course focuses on particularly exciting and defining moments of the 20th century. It aims to engage students who have an interest in understanding why these events occurred and to appreciate the differing, but interconnected, motives of key individuals and countries. The Core Content of International Relations since 1919 follow events which include:

• The Peace treaties at the end of World War 1

• The League of Nations, an experiment in peace keeping

• Japanese, Italian and German aggression and the outbreak of the Second World War

• The origins of the Cold War

• Korea, Cuba and Vietnam

• Eastern Europe, 1948-1990

• The 1st Gulf War, 1990-1991

A Depth Study is also completed on Germany, 1918-1945. Students need to enjoy writing at length and demonstrate a certain competence and fluency in this. The different topics need to be learnt thoroughly so that precise historical details can be recalled and included in their answers. There are three different types of exam questions which are tested at the end of Year 11. During the two years of the course, these are tackled as homework and as timed assignments. By the final exams, the students have developed great skill and knowledge about how to answer them.

Assessment: All candidates take three components. All are compulsory and externally set and marked by Cambridge International.

Paper 1 – written paper, 2 hours, 60 marks – 40% of the total mark Candidates answer two questions from Section A and one question from Section B. Section A contains four questions set from the twentieth century Core Content. Candidates answer any two questions. Section B contains two questions on the Depth Study. Candidates answer one question. Paper 2 – written paper, 2 hours, 50 marks – 33% of the total mark Candidates answer six questions on a perscribed topic from the Core Content. There is a range of source material provided and the six questions are based on using this. Paper 4 – written paper, 1 hour, 40 marks- 27% of the total This paper contain two questions on the Depth Study. Candidates answer one question which will focus on significance.

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Curriculum Enrichment: There is a residential trip to Berlin, Germany from Monday to Friday. It takes place in Year 10 or Year 11.

Why study History? You should have a keen interest in knowing about events; why they happened, what happened and what were the consequences. Students learn how to structure their ideas, analyse events and write at length quickly. These are very valuable life skills.

Why study Photography?

The Photography GCSE course will enable students to develop: • an ability to record from direct observation and personal experience

• an ability to identify and solve problems in visual and/or other forms

• creativity, visual awareness, critical and cultural understanding

• an imaginative, creative and personal response

• confidence, enthusiasm and a sense of achievement in the practice of art and design

• growing independence in the refinement and development of ideas and personal outcomes

• engagement and experimentation with a range of media, materials and techniques, including new

media and technologies, where appropriate

• experience of working in relevant frameworks and exploration of manipulative skills necessary to

form, compose and communicate in two and/or three dimensions

• a working vocabulary relevant to the subject and an interest in, and a critical awareness of, other

practitioners, environments and cultures

• investigative, analytical, experimental, interpretative, practical, technical and expressive skills which

aid effective and independent learning.

It is a course that is respected by universities as they recognise the skills that are obtained over the two years: develop (research and investigation demonstrating critical and analytical understanding), refine (explore and experiment a wide range of techniques and processes), record (observations and ideas relevant to intentions as work progresses) and present (offer a personal and coherent response that realises

intentions and visual language).

Skills and Topics covered: Students will focus on the Photography area of study. The

course aims to develop new media processes to produce outcomes such as photomontage, printed photography, digital photography, photographic or digital creation and manipulation. Other traditional media (painting, drawing, printing etc.) over photos may as well be explored and developed. Work may be in colour and/or black and white. Candidates should demonstrate an expressive and/or interpretative artistic response to the visual world. They should show an understanding of the conventions of photography and genres such as portrait, landscape and movement, and a range of techniques appropriate to their chosen field. Consideration of the following techniques should be given: • Aperture, shutter speed and ISO • depth of field, lighting and exposure techniques • viewpoint/composition/framing and formal aesthetic elements • use of digital tools and editing programs such as Photoshop

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Assessment: The Art & Design qualification (Photography area of study) is split into two

components to be completed by students over two years: Year 10 (Component 1) and Year 11 (finish Component 1 and 2).

**Please have a look at Edexcel’s Grading system

Curriculum Enrichment: What careers and University courses can Photography lead to?

Students achieving a successful grade at GCSE can continue through the AS & A-Level, which can lead to artistic careers such as: Advertising, Commercial work, Editorial, Fashion, Film and Media studies, Journalism, Food, Forensic, Industrial, Architectural, Portraiture and Wedding photography, Sports and Travel etc.

Suggested Entry Profile: There are no entry requirements for students taking Photography

GCSE but it is recommended for students with a B or higher in Art during KS3 years.

N.B. You cannot study Art and Design alongside Photography. You must choose one or the other.

Aims:

The syllabus provides candidates with an opportunity to study both the practical and theoretical aspects of Physical Education. It is also designed to foster enjoyment in physical activity. The knowledge gained should enable candidates to develop an understanding of effective and safe physical performance. Candidates will study all the following topics: 1: Anatomy and physiology 2: Health, fitness and training 3: Skill acquisition and psychology 4: Social, cultural and ethical influences Candidates will also enjoy a rich experience of physical activities which eventually will contribute to their final assessment. The combination of both Theoretical and Practical knowledge should hopefully enable the candidate to explore and access a deeper understanding of scientific and sporting principles.

Assessment:

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CAMBRIDGE 0413

Curriculum Enrichment: Candidates who study Physical Education will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge on a regular basis, which makes their learning meaningful and will contribute to an enriched learning experience. Candidates will have the opportunity to study and explore outdoor learning opportunities through residential trips. These experiences can include activities such as, rock climbing, mountain biking, surfing, kayaking and many more. Throughout the course candidates will participate in sports and activities out of the normal curriculum offered to other pupils such as, Lifesaving and personal survival and adventurous activities, and be offered extracurricular exclusive sessions during the school day.

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