YEAR 10 PONTELAND HIGH SCHOOL...Wednesday 20 Y10 parents’ information evening (6.00 – 7.00pm)...

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YEAR 10

PONTELAND HIGH SCHOOL

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD THROUGH GCSEs

SEPTEMBER 2017

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CONTENTS

Page Content 3-4 The Year Ahead – key dates

Preparing for GCSEs:

5 Parental roles Controlled assessments

6 Making a start to revision Good revision techniques

7 Revision ideas

8-9 Top ten memory improvement tips

10-11 GCSE subject specifications

Subject Information

12 Art

13 Business Applied

14 Business Studies

15 Design & Technology (Materials and Timbers)

16 Design & Technology (Papers and Boards)

17 Design & Technology (Textiles)

18 Drama

19 English Language

20 English Literature

21 Geography

22 History

23 Hospitality & Catering

24 ICT

25 Mathematics

26 Media Studies

27 MFLs: French, German and Spanish

28 Music

29 Religious Education

30 Science: Combined, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

31 Sports Studies

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YEAR 10 KEY DATES 2017 - 2018

SEPTEMBER 2017 Wednesday 20 Y10 parents’ information evening (6.00 – 7.00pm) Monday 25 DoE Information Evening for parents (6.00pm) Tuesday 26 European day of languages OCTOBER 2017 Friday 20 i) Grade cards home ii) School closes for half term (3.25pm) Monday 30 School re-opens NOVEMBER 2017

Wednesday 8 Y10 remembrance day assembly Tuesday 21 School production of Bugsy Malone (Evening only) Wednesday 22 School production of Bugsy Malone (Evening only) Thursday 23 i) Y10 / Y9 boys’ rugby festival

ii) School production of Bugsy Malone (Matinée and Evening) Friday 24 School production of Bugsy Malone (Matinée and Evening) DECEMBER 2017 Thursday 7 Y10 and Y9 girls’ rugby festival Friday 8 Collection of Christmas hampers Monday 11 Christmas concert at the Sage Friday 22 i) Y10 celebration of achievements, Christmas assembly and concert (tutor time) iii) Grade cards home

iv) School closes for Christmas holidays (1.30pm) JANUARY 2018

Monday 8 Staff training day (no students in school) Tuesday 9 School re-opens for students for spring term Monday 22 Internal exam week for Y10 students FEBRUARY 2018

Monday 5 Y10 and Y9 girls’ rugby festival Friday 9 i) Grade cards home

ii) School closes for half term (3.25pm) Monday 19 School re-opens

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MARCH 2018

Thursday 1 World book day Tuesday 6 Y10 parents’ evening: (for tutor groups: AKA, ASU, CBE, CLI, DHA, DSM) Wednesday 7 Y10 girls’ netball tournament Thursday 8 Y10 and Y9 boys’ rugby festival Wednesday 14 Y10 parents’ evening: (for tutor groups: DTO, ELE, GTU, LGR, SMI) Tuesday 20 Y10 and Y11 Geography West Coast USA trip (20-28 March) Thursday 29 i) Grade cards home ii) School closes for Easter holidays APRIL 2018

Monday 16 School re-opens for summer term Thursday 26 Great North museum trip (A population) Friday 27 Great North museum trip (B population) MAY 2018 Wednesday 2 Art A level students’ Showcase Evening Thursday 3 i) Bronze DoE training and practice expedition (3-5 May) ii) Silver DoE training and practice expedition (3-6 May) Monday 7 May day bank holiday Friday 25 i) Grade cards home

ii) School closes for half term (3.25pm) JUNE 2018

Monday 4 School re-opens Friday 8 i) Bronze DoE assessed expedition (8-9 June) ii) Silver DoE assessed expedition (8-10 June) Thursday 14 Y10 GCSE Geography fieldwork (14-15 June) Monday 25 Y10 Internal exams week Thursday 28 Sports Award Evening (6.00pm) JULY 2018

Thursday 5 Rock Day Friday 13 i) Y10 sports’ day

ii) Y10 Reports home Friday 20 i) Y10 end of year celebration of achievement assembly ii) School closes for summer holidays (1.30pm)

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PREPARING FOR GCSEs

WHAT ROLES CAN A PARENT FULFIL? Your parent can play many roles in helping you succeed at GCSE – he or she is not just the “bank of mum and/or dad” (see point 4, however). Your parent can be all of the following: 1. ATTENDANCE OFFICER – making sure children attend school

2. PARTNERSHIP – going to parents’ evenings / information meetings

3. PROVIDER – tools for revision and homework – a quiet space, a supply of pens, paper and other

necessities 4. BANKER – paying for the tools, files and revision guides

5. “STUDY BUDDY” – showing an interest in the subject, helping with homework, and testing when

asked 6. ENTERTAINMENT OFFICER – finding out about TV programmes, theatre productions, films,

exhibitions relevant to your learning 7. ADVISER – helping to break down tasks so that they are manageable

8. PROJECT MANAGER – negotiating with you the rules for homework and revision, devising a

realistic timetable 9. GO-BETWEEN – between home and school 10. INFORMATION OFFICER – finding copies of past exam papers, searching out websites, exam

structures, content, contacting school for advice on any of the above

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENTS?

(i) KNOWLEDGE Does your subject have controlled assessments? If so, what …

- percentage of final grade? - are the key dates? - resources do you need? - are the controlled assessment “rules”?

(ii) CALENDAR

- Put key dates / deadlines in the family calendar so they aren’t forgotten.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

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MAKING A START TO REVISION

Create an area to revise – no distractions.

Pens / papers / hole punch / rulers / felt-tips pens etc at the ready – so much time is wasted “getting down to revision” or looking for appropriate materials.

Make sure the specification content is available. Examiners can only ask questions on what is on the syllabus – see your subject teachers and please

refer to the list of specifications in this booklet (p11).

Make sure you have seen some past papers so you know the style of the exam / how long it lasts, etc. Your teachers will provide past papers throughout the course, and past papers are available on the exam board websites (please refer to p11).

GOOD REVISION TECHNIQUES

… will always include:-

An aim for the session, e.g. “By the end of this session I will understand and be able to answer past exam questions on theories of memory.”

Think about what you already know and identify the bits you need to spend more time on – self testing.

Breaking down each subject / topic into manageable chunks, e.g. GCSE maths module can be able to be broken down into (i) percentages; (ii) formulas; (iii) quadratic equations; (iv) linear equations; (v) simultaneous equations; (vi) trigonometry, etc, etc. (It would make sense to study the specification to discover exactly what the examiner is entitled to ask you).

Doing something active with the notes you have been given, not just reading them. I would advise producing notes (shorter each time you revise a particular topic), noting key points, phrases or words.

Testing yourself to see what you have learnt.

Ticking off the topics / subjects on your overall list so you can see that you are making progress

Revisiting your notes briefly after 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, as well as just before the exam

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

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REVISION IDEAS

1. Draw ‘spider maps’ / ‘mind maps’ on large pieces of paper to show how different parts of a

subject link together

2. Use pictures and big flip charts and colour to make posters with key points – display these on walls so you see them regularly.

3. Put revision aids up around the house – particularly for ‘rote learning’ such as chemical or

mathematical formulae or French vocabulary – in the loo / eating breakfast, where ever.

4. Watch revision DVDs but don’t just sit passively – make notes / test yourself.

5. Make a revision timetable – be realistic – and stick to it. Please see the examples offered overleaf.

6. Memory Techniques:-

(i) Acronyms – use the 1st letter of each word to prompt your memory

(ii) Picture Stories – think of a strong visual image to associate with each key word and link

them together into an unlikely and memorable story

(iii) Mnemonics – make a sentence in order to remember something – e.g. the oft quoted “Richard of York Gave Battle in Vain” to help you remember the colours of the rainbow

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

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Top 10 Memory Improvement Tips

Before you study for your next exam, you might want to use a few strategies to boost your memory of important information. There are a number of tried and tested techniques for improving memory. These strategies have been established within cognitive psychology literature and offer a number of ways to improve memory, enhance recall, and increase retention of information. 1. Focus your attention on the materials you are studying.

Attention is one of the major components of memory. In order for information to move from short-term memory into long-term memory, you need to actively attend to this information. Try to study in a place free of distractions such as television, music, and other diversions. 2. Avoid cramming by establishing regular study sessions.

According to Bjork (2001), studying materials over a number of sessions gives you the time you need to adequately process the information. Research has shown that students who study regularly remember the material far better than those who did all of their studying in one marathon session. 3. Structure and organize the information you are studying.

Researchers have found that information is organized in memory in related clusters. You can take advantage of this by structuring and organizing the materials you are studying. Try grouping similar concepts and terms together, or make an outline of your notes and textbook readings to help group related concepts.

4. Utilize mnemonic devices to remember information.

Mnemonic devices are a technique often used by students to aid in recall. A mnemonic is simply a way to remember information. For example, you might associate a term you need to remember with a common item that you are very familiar with. The best mnemonics are those that utilize positive imagery, humour, or novelty. You might come up with a rhyme, song, or joke to help remember a specific segment of information. 5. Elaborate and rehearse the information you are studying. In order to recall information, you need to encode what you are studying into long-term memory. One of the most effective encoding techniques is known as elaborative rehearsal. An example of this technique would be to read the definition of a key term, study the definition of that term, and then read a more detailed description of what that term means. After repeating this process a few times, your recall of the information will be far better. 6. Relate new information to things you already know.

When you are studying unfamiliar material, take the time to think about how this information relates to things that you already know. By establishing relationships between new ideas and previously existing memories, you can dramatically increase the likelihood of recalling the recently learned information.

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7. Visualize concepts to improve memory and recall.

Many people benefit greatly from visualizing the information they study. Pay attention to the photographs, charts, and other graphics in your textbooks. If you don’t have visual cues to help, try creating your own. Draw charts or figures in the margins of your notes or use highlighters or pens in different colours to group related ideas in your written study materials. 8. Teach new concepts to another person.

Research suggests that reading materials out loud significantly improves memory of the material. Educators and psychologists have also discovered that having students actually teach new

concepts to others enhances understanding and recall. You can use this approach in your own study by teaching new concepts and information to a friend or study partner. 9. Pay extra attention to difficult information.

Have you ever noticed how it's sometimes easier to remember information at the beginning or end of a chapter? Researchers have found that the position of information can play a role in recall, which is known as the serial position effect. While recalling middle information can be difficult, you can overcome this problem by spending extra time rehearsing this information or try restructuring the information so it will be easier to remember. When you come across an especially difficult concept, devote some extra time to memorizing the information. 10. Vary your study routine.

Another great way to increase your recall is to occasionally change your study routine. If you are accustomed to studying in one specific location, try moving to a different spot to study. If you study in the evening, try to spend a few minutes each morning reviewing the information you studied the previous night. By adding an element of novelty to your study sessions, you can increase the effectiveness of your efforts and significantly improve your long-term recall.

(Lao-Tzu, Chinese philosopher, 604-531BC)

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”

Pace yourself.

Review and revise step by step.

Starting now.

You cannot cram your revision into 4 weeks in April 2019.

Just as you cannot walk a thousand miles in one day.

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Ponteland High School GCSE Specifications

Year 10, September 2017 This table lists the examination boards and specifications used for Year 10 subjects from September 2017. Further details about courses can be obtained from the GCSE Options booklet issued in Year 9.

Subject Exam board and Specification

Exam Board website

Art, Craft and Design GCSE

AQA 8201 www.aqa.org.uk

Business Applied GCSE

OCR J819 www.ocr.org.uk

Business Studies GCSE

OCR J204 www.ocr.org.uk

Design & Technology GCSE (Materials & Timbers) (Papers & Boards) (Textiles)


Drama GCSE

Pearson/Edexcel 1DR0 www.edexcel.org.uk

English Language GCSE

Pearson/Edexcel 1EN0 www.edexcel.org.uk

English Literature GCSE

Pearson/Edexcel 1ET0 www.edexcel.org.uk

Geography GCSE

Pearson/Edexcel 1GA0 www.edexcel.org.uk

History

GCSE


Hospitality & Catering GCSE

WJEC/Eduqas www.wjec.co.uk

ICT GCSE

Pearson/Edexcel 2IT01 Units 1 & 2

www.edexcel.org.uk

Mathematics GCSE


Media Studies GCSE

WJEC/Eduqas

www.wjec.co.uk

http://www.aqa.org.uk/

http://www.ocr.org.uk/



http://www.edexcel.org.uk/





http://www.wjec.co.uk/




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MFL: French GCSE

AQA 8658

www.aqa.org.uk

MFL: German GCSE

AQA 8668

www.aqa.org.uk

MFL: Spanish GCSE

AQA 8698

www.aqa.org.uk

Music GCSE

Pearson/ Edexcel 1MU0

www.edexcel.org.uk

Religious Education GCSE

AQA 8062

www.aqa.org.uk

Science Combined GCSE

Pearson/Edexcel 1SC0

www.edexcel.org.uk

Science: Biology GCSE

Pearson/Edexcel 1BI0 www.edexcel.org.uk

Science: Chemistry GCSE

Pearson/Edexcel 1CH0 www.edexcel.org.uk

Science: Physics GCSE

Pearson/Edexcel 1PH0 www.edexcel.org.uk

Sports Studies GCSE


… and now follows some information about each of the GCSE subjects.











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Teacher in Charge Mrs K Murphy Exam Board & Specification

AQA GCSE Art & Design 8201

Website Address

www.aqa.org.uk

What will I study? Drawing, Painting, Graphic Design, Illustration, Printmaking, Digital Imaging, Mixed Media.

Examinations One in the spring term of Year 11, worth 40% of the final mark.

Coursework / Controlled assessments

There are 4 units plus a mock exam. The four units make up 60% of the final mark. These have to be completed by February of Year 11 after the Easter break.

What qualities do I need to be successful?

You should be interested in:

The context and importance of Art and Design in society

Developing Research and analytical skills

Experimentation and creative thinking

Exploring a wide variety of techniques with a focus on drawing

Developing thoughts and ideas

Presenting ideas in a variety of ways including sketchbooks and boards

Developing an individual creative approach in order to produce a

range of personal and highly developed pieces of art work.

What sort of teaching styles are typically used?

A wide variety including practical development and experimentation, thoughtful and focused research, photography and theme based sketchbook work.

Is there anything else I should know about this subject?

Certain practical skills and techniques must be covered, but students are given freedom to pursue their chosen subject matter within a structured course. The A*-C pass rate is outstanding and has been between 95% and 100% over the last 5 years, with a 100% A* - C pass rate in 2015. Feedback from the exam board has been very positive with focus on the quality of the course delivery and quality of students’ work. Approximately one in three students who take GCSE Art and Design choose to continue with it at ‘A’ level, where we provide a course that also produces excellent results. For many students, Art and Design in all its guises – Architecture, Fashion, Graphic Design etc, makes a popular degree choice. We have forged strong links with further and higher education institutions which recognise the quality of our students’ portfolios.

ART AND DESIGN


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Teacher in Charge Mr A. Sutherland Exam Board & Specification OCR J819 Website Address http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/vocational-education-and-

skills/cambridge-nationals-enterprise-and-marketing-level-1-and-2-certificate-j819/

What will I study? You will study three key areas of business:

Enterprise and marketing concepts.

Design a business proposal.

Market and pitch a business proposal.

Examinations You will take one exam which covers the marketing and enterprise topics. This is worth 50% of the overall qualification.


There are two pieces of coursework in this qualification. Each is worth 25% of the overall grade. The project titles are:

Design a business proposal.

Market and pitch a business proposal.


The Cambridge National aims to give students a good understanding of how to set up and market a business. It also looks to improve students’ preparation for employment, in addition to building their subject knowledge. Emphasis is placed on careful planning and research by students into the theory and practice of the business world. You will need to:

be organised and hardworking

have an interest in how businesses operate

be willing to carry out research into local and national businesses.


A range of teaching methods are used. Where appropriate, students will be involved in:

Group work and role-play activities

Individual and group research

Problem solving

Use of ICT to prepare coursework reports

Using the Internet to gather research

Business visits/speakers


Students will be assessed using grades from Distinction star to Pass

rather than GCSE levels 9 to 1.

Students begin their first coursework tasks in the first half term so it is

very important that students make a good start to year 10.

BUSINESS VOCATIONAL (Cambridge National Certificate in Enterprise and Marketing)

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/vocational-education-and-skills/cambridge-nationals-enterprise-and-marketing-level-1-and-2-certificate-j819/



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Teacher in Charge

Mr A Sutherland

Exam Board & Specification OCR J204 Website Address

www.ocr.org.uk http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-business-j204-from-2017/

What will I study? The course provides an introduction to all aspects of business. There are six basic areas covered: Business activity, human resources (people in the workplace), marketing, finance, production and the environment within which businesses operate, i.e. the role of government, the EU etc.

Examinations There are two exams: Paper 1: Business activity, marketing and people. 90 minute paper. (50%)

Paper 2: Operations, finance and influences on business. 90 minute paper.

(50%)


None


It helps to: Be interested in current affairs and what’s going on in the economy.

Be enthusiastic and hard-working

Be able to apply what you learn to actual business situations and use it to

suggest solutions to problems, e.g. decision-making is a key skill in

business and the course tries to introduce students to this.


We use a wide variety of techniques including Q&A, group work, presentations, discussions, video, extended writing etc. There is an emphasis on trying to simulate a work environment in the lessons. ICT is used as often as possible.


Students will have access to all of their lessons via Google Classroom.

At the end of each topic area student will sit a unit exam. If a student

misses their MEG they will resit the exam to ensure they don’t fall behind.

Students will be given a unit revision guide written by their teachers in

advance of each exam.

Most students will eventually work within a business, and business schools

are central to all major universities, so gaining an understanding of

business and developing your business skills is clearly going to be of

benefit to you in the future.

BUSINESS STUDIES


http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-business-j204-from-2017/

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Teacher in Charge Miss C Light

Exam Board & Specification AQA Design & Technology 8552

Website Address www.aqa.org.uk

What will I study? Core and Specialist Technical principals, including: Materials and their

properties, developments in new materials, new and emerging technologies Drawing in 3D – Colour Rendered Isometric Orthographic 3rd Angle Technical Drawing Primary and Secondary research to aid design development following the

design process, such as Product Analysis, questionnaire design, case studies of past and current designers and their work

Manufacturing skills to enable you to be able to measure, mark, cut, shape, assemble and finish a high quality product out of a choice of woods, metals.

C.A.D and C.A.M – Using computers to design and manufacture, utilising skills used in industry.

Examinations One written paper in the summer term of Year 11, which is worth 50% of the

final mark.

Core technical principals (all areas of Technology)

Specialist technical principals (Papers Boards and Polymers.)

Designing and making principles


The Non-exam assessment (NEA) element constitutes 50% of the final mark. Students produce a substantial design and make task comprising of a portfolio, and a final practical outcome (i.e. product).


You should be interested in: all areas of Product Design and Engineering, including , CAD and 3D

manufacture. sketching and drawing with structure and freehand. being creative, imaginative and practical. investigating and experimenting with techniques and materials developing ideas from sketch to a final outcome.


A range of teaching styles will be used, including: whole-class, focused practical tasks, group work, one-to-one tutorial sessions, ICT led sessions and individually led challenges.


All students will be given an initial design brief, given by the exam board in June of Year 11 that may focus on one area, but it will allow for the students to develop creative thinking and ability into expressing their own interpretation of the final outcome.

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (Metals and Timbers)


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Teacher in Charge Miss C Light



What will I study? Core and Specialist Technical principals, including: Materials and their

properties, developments in new materials, new and emerging technologies The design process, including: Research (shop/retail visits), trend analysis, illustration 2, and 3D drawing, modelling by hand and using CAD CAM, 3D printing, Printing, Packaging and net design, case studies of Designers and products, industrial applications, CAD, testing and analysis.

Examinations One written paper in the summer term of Year 11, which is worth 50% of the final mark. Core technical principals (all areas of Technology)

Specialist technical principals (Papers Boards and Polymers.)



The Non-exam assessment (NEA) element constitutes 50% of the final mark. Students produce a substantial design and make task comprising of a portfolio, and a final practical outcome (i.e. product).


You should be interested in: all areas of visual communication, including , CAD and 3D net development

and surface decoration. sketching and drawing with structure and with freehand. being creative, imaginative and practical investigating and experimenting with techniques and materials developing ideas from sketch to a final outcome.




All students will be given an initial design brief, given by the exam board in June of Year 11 that may focus on one area, but it will allow for the students to develop creative thinking and ability into expressing their own interpretation of the final outcome.

GCSE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (Papers and Boards)


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Teacher in Charge Mrs N Gray



What will I study? Technical principals, including: Materials and their properties, developments in

new materials, new and emerging technologies The design process, including: Research (shop/retail visits), trend analysis, illustration, sample techniques, garment construction, industrial applications, CAD, fabric testing and analysis.

Examinations One written paper in the summer term of Year 11, which is worth 50% of the final mark. Core technical principals (all areas of Technology)

Specialist technical principals (Textiles)



The Non-exam assessment (NEA) element constitutes 50% of the final mark. Students produce a substantial design and make task comprising of a portfolio, and a final textiles outcome (i.e. product).


You should be interested in: all areas of textiles, including fashion, interiors and surface decoration being creative, imaginative and practical investigating and experimenting with techniques and materials developing ideas from sketch to a final outcome. using a sewing machine




All students will be given an initial design brief that may focus on one area, such as fashion or interior decoration, but it will allow for the students to develop creative thinking and ability into expressing their own interpretation of the final outcome.

GCSE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (TEXTILES)


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Teacher in Charge Mr P Noble / Mrs E Lee Exam Board & Specification Edexcel GCSE Drama 1DR0 Website Address www.edexcel.org.uk What will I study? Students will study how to use the drama strategies, medium and elements to

explore themes and selected texts. In the practical examination they will devise and perform a created piece of theatre in response to a set stimulus. Technical aspects of performance will also be studied in an integrated way throughout the course.

Examinations 40% assessment by written examination


There will be a range of pieces of coursework spread over two years. These constitute 60% of the final mark, made up as follows:

20% for marks to assess the creation and development of ideas to communicate meaning for theatrical performance;

30% for marks used to apply theatrical skills to realise artistic intentions in live performance; and

10% for the analysis and evaluation of students' own work.


Talented drama students have a range of qualities which allow them to work with focus and concentration whilst experimenting and exploring their creative ideas. They are always patient and hardworking and enjoy working collaboratively and independently. To be successful in this subject you will need to be an imaginative and resourceful student who builds an excellent rapport with others.


Teaching focuses on the interpretation of text through performance and the practical use of the drama strategies, medium and elements to explore selected themes. In devised theatre workshops students use improvisation techniques to inspire their playwriting ideas. The technical components of the course are delivered in an integrated way, with opportunities for the creative use of costume, make-up, set design, lighting and sound. Students are taught to write critical reviews of live performance in response to seeing A Level performance work.

DRAMA


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Teacher in Charge Mrs S Routledge Exam Board & Specification Edexcel

GCSE (9-1) in English Language (1ENO) Website Address www.edexcel.com What will I study? In English you will study an extremely wide variety of texts. You will need to

demonstrate your ability in functional English; to investigate, analyse and evaluate the use of language and to experiment and use language creatively. The course is all about developing the skills that you already have so that you become independent and confident communicators.

Examinations The examination consists of two papers which will be taken in June of Year 11. This examination is responsible for 100% of the assessed grade Paper 1- 1 hr 45mins (40%) Section A (15%) Unseen 19th Century Fiction: Extracts will be approximately 650 words. Shorter response questions will focus on close analysis of the text; longer response questions will ask students to show their understanding of the whole text. Section B (25%) Creative Writing Choice of 2 tasks linked to the theme of the 19th century fiction. One task will include images to help students address the task. Audience and purpose along with Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar will be assessed. Paper 2- 2 hrs (60%) Section A (30%) Comparison of two unseen texts from the 20th and 21st century. One non-fiction; one literary non-fiction. Extracts will be approximately 1000 words in total Shorter response questions will focus on close reading of the texts; longer response questions will ask students to compare the texts. Section B (30%) Transactional Writing Choice of two tasks linked to the theme of the texts Newspaper articles, letters et cetera. Audience and purpose along with Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar will be assessed.


None


English Language GCSE is a requirement for many courses, apprenticeships and opportunities post 16 and post 18.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

http://www.edexcel.com/

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Teacher in Charge Mrs S Routledge

Exam Board & Specification Edexcel

GCSE (9-1) in English Literature (1ETO) Website Address www.edexcel.com

What will I study? In English Literature you will experience a range of Literature with a wide

variety of appeal drawn from contemporary and modern texts from the English literary canon which have had a significant influence on our English (Welsh or Irish) literary and cultural heritage.

Examinations The examination consists of two papers which will be taken in June of Year 11. This examination is responsible for 100% of the assessed grade. Paper 1- 1 hr 45 mins (50%) Section A (25%) Shakespeare (‘Romeo and Juliet’) - two questions: One based on a 30 line extract and one on the whole play Section B (25%) Post-1914 British Drama or Prose: Either DRAMA (‘An Inspector Calls’) or PROSE (‘The Woman in Black’). Choice of essay questions. Paper 2- 2 hrs 15 mins (50%) Section A (25%) 19th Century Fiction (either ‘A Christmas Carol’ or ‘Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’)- two questions: One based on a 400 word extract and one on the whole novel. Section B (25%) Poetry One question comparing one named poem from the chosen anthology collection with another of the student’s choice from the collection. One question comparing the two unseen contemporary poems


None


ENGLISH LITERATURE

http://www.edexcel.com/

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Teacher in Charge Mr P Ross

Exam Board & Specification Edexcel GCSE Geography A specification 1GA0

Website Address http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/geography-

a-2016.html

What will I study? The course is split into 3 units covering aspects of physical and human geography, and Fieldwork and UK Challenges. Unit 1: The Physical Environment Unit 2: The Human Environment Unit 3: Fieldwork and UK Challenges

Examinations Three 1 hour 30 minute papers at the end of Y11. 100% of the qualification.


Fieldwork is conducted in both yr10 and yr11 but is tested within the final exam paper.


This is about you and your world, so an interest in the world around you and the major issues that affect people, both now and in the future, is vital. You must be prepared to work hard and get involved in the lessons. An enquiring mind is very important.


A wide variety, including fieldwork and research, use of ICT and videos, role play and decision making, discussion and small group work, as well as more traditional classroom activities.


Students only gain success by working hard. Fieldwork is an important part of Geography. All pupils will undertake 2 separate day field visits, and there may be the opportunity to take part in residential fieldwork, possibly abroad.

GEOGRAPHY

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/geography-a-2016.html

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/geography-a-2016.html

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Teacher in Charge Mr D Bartlett Exam Board & Specification AQA History 8145 Website Address http://www.aqa.org.uk/

What will I study? Component 1: Understanding the modern world

Section A: Period studies America 1920- 1973: Opportunity & inequality. (Option 1D) Section B: Wider world depth studies Conflict & tension East & West 1945-72. Component 2: Shaping the nation Section A: Thematic studies Britain: health and the people (Option 2A) Section B: British depth studies including the historical environment (local study) Elizabethan England, c1568–1603

Examinations Component 1: Understanding the modern world Written exam – 1hr 45 mins (50% of GCSE) Component 2: Shaping the nation Written exam – 1hr 45 mins (50% of GCSE)


None


Above all, you need to be inquisitive and to have an interest in people and what they have done in the past but it will help if you are also able to:

form your own opinions and express your own views; listen to and appreciate the views of others; organise your work and keep to deadlines; apply yourself to all tasks, including learning your work, in a

determined and conscientious way.


The teaching of history is very structured – you will be given units of work in your file with all the information you will need. Lessons are devoted to group and class discussions, role-play exercises, watching videos, using computers for research and interactive class exercises, critical thinking and problem-solving tasks based on a range of historical sources such as photos, cartoons and letters to develop your skill in detecting bias, evaluating information and reaching your own conclusions.


GCSE History is a subject where all students sit the same exam papers – there are no tiered papers.

HISTORY


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Teacher in Charge Mrs N Gray Exam Board & Specification WJEC/Eduqas Hospitality & Catering Website Address www.eduqas.co.uk / www.wjec.co.uk What will I study? How to develop some food preparation and cooking skills as well as

transferable skills of problem solving, organisation and time management,

planning and communication.

How to design, modify and develop recipes and plan meals.

How to evaluate new foods, equipment and technologies. How to learn about issues related to nutrition and food safety and how

they affect successful hospitality and catering operations. Examinations Unit 1: The Hospitality & Catering Industry

One x 1 hour 30 minutes on line examination at the end of Year 11.


One internal assessment Unit 2: Hospitality and Catering in Action


The most important quality is to have an interest in food and food products and to enjoy practical work.

You should be able to carry out research and investigations independently. You should be able to work successfully with other students.


Roughly 50% of the time allocated to Food and Nutrition is spent making food products and learning a wide variety of skills. You will also carry out practical investigations, watch demonstrations, use ICT to analyse foods and work closely with other students.


There is a large practical element to this course and you must be prepared to bring ingredients to school each week.

Expectations are high and a good positive approach is required. Students who study Level1/2 Hospitality & Catering can progress to a

variety of food related courses including Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition

HOSPITALITY & CATERING

http://www.eduqas.co.uk/


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Teacher in Charge Mr N Armstrong Exam Board & Specification Edexcel 2IT01 units 1 & 3 Website Address www.edexcel.org.uk What will I study? Unit 1 Developing Web Products

Unit 3: Artwork and Imaging

Examinations Unit 1 is assessed by a 2hr 30min exam. There will be one activity in which students will have to use web authoring software and other software tools to design, build and test a web product for a specified audience and purpose as outlined in a client brief. This is worth 25% of the overall grade


The coursework project is worth 75% of the final grade. This unit aims to give students the skills to use the tools and techniques provided by artwork and imaging software to design and create effective graphic products for specified purposes and audiences. Students have 30 hours of lesson time to complete this project over the course of year 10 and year 11


Students must be: well organised and able to meet deadlines interested in ICT enjoy extended project work self-motivated and able to study under own initiative.


Teacher demonstration One-to-one tuition Whole-class teaching and activities Peer mentor Project work E-teaching and learning.


All project work will be presented to the examining body electronically. Students must be able to meet deadlines and be good at completing homework tasks based on electronic learning activities.

ICT


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Teacher in Charge

Mr D Cockburn

Exam Board & Specification

AQA Specification 8300

Website Address http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/gcse/mathematics-8300

What will I study?

You will study aspects of number, algebra, shape and space and data handling. Throughout the course there is an emphasis on using and applying mathematics to solve problems. Students will also be assessed in functional elements of mathematics.

Examinations Students will sit three papers, two calculator and one non-calculator, these will take place during the same exam season.


None


To be successful in Mathematics, you must:

be prepared to work hard, take an active part in every lesson and put full effort into all homework.

be prepared to ask lots of questions.

have a scientific calculator and a basic geometry set, and bring them to every lesson.


A wide variety of teaching styles is used. We have access to a range of ICT facilities including ipads and chromebooks. There will be whole-class teaching, small group work and individual work.


All examination boards use the same core specification for Mathematics. There are no options within the specification and students must attempt every question on the final examination papers.

MATHEMATICS

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/gcse/mathematics-8300

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Teacher in Charge Ms A Burridge

Exam Board & Specification

WJEC/Eduqas Media Studies

Website Address www.eduqas.co.uk

What will I study? TV, film, radio, newspapers, magazines, advertising, the music industry, social media.

Examinations There are two examinations taken at the end of Y11 – each lasting 1½ hours. The exams count for 70% of the final mark.


There is one practical component where students will create a media product – choosing from either: TV, magazines, film marketing or music marketing. This accounts for 30% of the final grade


You will need creativity and imagination, awareness of the world around you and the ability to analyse and evaluate existing media texts, as well as the work you produce.


A very even split between theory work (analysing, discussing and writing about existing media texts, e.g. films, TV programmes, websites and advertising) and practical work (creating your own films, TV programmes, websites and adverts).


All exam topics studied are set out by the exam board but within the practical component you have the freedom to choose your own particular area of interest to concentrate on.

MEDIA STUDIES


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Teachers in Charge Mrs S Tuck Raising Achievement Leader for MFL

Mrs J Hall Raising achievement Deputy for MFL Exam Board & Specification AQA French GCSE 8658 German GCSE 8668 Spanish GCSE 8698


What will I study? Students study 3 main themes:

• Identity and Culture • Local, national, international areas of interest • Current and Future study and employment

Each will have 4 sub-topics covering the general topics of relationships, tourism, education, social and environmental issues, education, work, and free-time.

Examinations There will be a Listening exam (25%), a Reading exam (25%), a Speaking exam (25%) carried out by MFL teachers in school and a written paper (25%). All examinations will take place in the summer of Year 11


None


You need to:

Realise that knowledge of another language and culture greatly enhances your knowledge of your own language and culture.

Be willing to participate in class activities.

Be prepared to learn and practise essential items of vocabulary and grammar for success.

Recall and use grammatical rules in your own writing without reference material

Be able to spell accurately in the foreign language

Be able to speak the target language with some level of spontaneity and accurate pronunciation


Students are actively involved in lessons using ICT and the interactive whiteboard. This is supported by course books, faculty prepared worksheets, topic booklets, grammar booklets, language podcasts, ipads, chrome books and DVDs for the four skill areas of listening, reading, writing and speaking.


Language skills are extremely important in the modern world. Business is increasingly international in nature, and there are lots of opportunities to develop a career in other countries. That is why most students follow at least one Modern Foreign Language course, with some students opting to carry on with both languages.

MODERN LANGUAGES


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Teacher in Charge Mr P Noble Exam Board & Specification Edexcel GCSE Music 1MU0 Website Address www.edexcel.org.uk What will I study? In Music you will be given tasks in each of the three main areas; listening,

composing and performing.

Examinations One exam, Listening and Appraising, worth 40% of the final mark will be taken in the summer term of Year 11.


There are two pieces of coursework: Performances (30%)

o A solo performance (15%) o An ensemble performance (15%)

Composition (30%) o You create two compositions, one free composition and one

brief based composition using Cubase and Sibelius Music

Software to compose your pieces.


The main qualities you will need are: a curiosity about how music is made an interest in writing and performing music.


Students learn through doing; following a cycle of practical activity. They write their own pieces, using a wide range of IT, which are performed and recorded. Students then use their growing listening skills to refine and re-write their pieces – and the cycle begins again.


Both performances have to be recorded by Spring Term of Year 11 The composition coursework is completed as a five hour controlled assessment. The first controlled assessment is in Summer Term of Year 10, the second in November of Year 11

MUSIC


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Teacher in Charge Mr M Davidson

Exam Board & Specification AQA Religious Studies 8062 specification A


What will I study? As part of their core entitlement at PHS, all pupils follow a three year course of

Religious Studies beginning in Year 9. The GCSE modules that will be studied in Years 9, 10 and Year 11 are:

The Study of Religions – Christianity

The Study of Religions – Buddhism

Theme B – Religion and Life

Theme D – Religion, Peace and Conflict

Theme E – Religion, Crime and Punishment

Theme F – Religion, Human Rights and Social Justice

Examinations The GCSE examination will involve two 1hr 45min minute written exams at the end of Year 11.


None


This qualification is in addition to pupils’ option choices and does not constitute one of their choices. Religious Studies is a compulsory element of the PHS curriculum. In addition to the weekly RE lessons, pupils will complete an extended research project which will focus on an additional contemporary moral issue and the religious attitudes associated with it.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION


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Teacher in Charge Mr M Warland

Exam Board & Specifications Edexcel Biology 1BI0; Chemistry 1CH0; Physics 1PH0

Combined Sciences 1SC0 Website Address www.edexcel.org.uk

What will I study? For both courses students study biology, chemistry and physics using a concept

based approach. Ideas are introduced within relevant and interesting settings which help students to anchor their conceptual knowledge of the range of scientific topics required at GCSE level.

Examinations Combined Science: Double award GCSE qualification. Each subject (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) assessed in two exam papers each lasting 1hr10mins (6 in total). Separate Sciences: Three separate GCSE’s. Each subject (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) assessed in two exam papers each lasting 1hr45mins (6 in total).


None


A positive attitude - you can learn new ideas and skills. Maturity and responsibility - to enable you to carry out practical work safely and successfully. Determination – keep working at a problem when it initially seems hard. Co-operation - to enable you to work on team tasks. Curiosity - an interest in how things work and how science can be used to explain the natural world. Independence – to spend time out of school carrying out home learning tasks, research and revision activities.


All GCSE science courses are supported by an extensive range of electronic and paper-based resources. A wide range of learning activities will include:

Student practical tasks and teacher demonstrations

Discussing your ideas with other students

Debating the ‘rights and wrongs’ of contemporary issues

Teacher presentations supported by videos and animations

Consolidating understanding through textbook questions and worksheets.

Developing exam practice through past papers.

Writing your own summaries of key ideas


Revision guides for both courses can be purchased from the Science prep. room. All students have login details for ActiveLearn, which contains a variety of online homework activities and an electronic version of the Combined Science textbook.

SCIENCES


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Teacher in Charge Mr A Atkinson

Exam Board & Specification AQA GCSE Physical Education 8582


Examinations Theory content (60 % of final mark)

Paper 1: The human body and movement in physical activity (written exam 1hour 15 minutes) Applied physiology / Movement analysis / Physical training

Use of data

Paper 2 : Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport: (written exam 1hour 15 minutes) Sport psychology / Socio-cultural influences / Health and fitness Use of data


Practical (40% of final mark) Practical performance in three different physical activities

Analysis and evaluation of performance. For each of their three activities, students will be assessed in skills

in progressive drills (10 marks per activity) and in the full context (15 marks per activity).

Students will be assessed on their analysis (15 marks) and evaluation (10 marks) of performance.


Good organisation – You have to take part in practical lessons if you are to achieve good marks. You must bring kit and have a go at every activity.

Keen on all sport – The final practical mark is taken from the three best scores out of the activities covered throughout the course.

You must be willing to referee and coach different activities. Hard working and conscientious. Playing for a school team and attending training would be an

advantage (rugby/football/netball) What sort of teaching styles are typically used?

A variety of teaching styles are used: Whole group activities, class based. Small group activities in class. Group presentations and individual presentations. Analysis of performances, video and digital camera work. Evaluation of performances as an individual and in a group.


You must be a good all-round performer and be able to play at least one sport to a good standard, for a club or school.

SPORTS STUDIES


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