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Curriculum
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At Mount St Mary's Catholic High
School we aim to offer to all pupils an interesting, broad and balanced
curriculum which promotes examination success and recognises personal
achievement at all levels. Accuracy in spelling, numeracy and
presentation of work is promoted across all subjects. At Key Stage 4,
pupils must continue to study religious education (RE), English, Maths
and Science. Most pupils continue to study French/Spanish and
Technology. They may also exercise a degree of choice by choosing one
or two optional subjects. Pupils are encouraged to achieve the highest
possible standards with teaching and learning geared to the individual
needs of the pupil. All pupils follow a GNVQ course in ICT.
Subjects are taught in a framework
of a 25 period week. Each period lasts one hour.
Personal,
Health, Social and Citizenship Education (PHSCE) is taught as a
rolling programme each week.
As a Specialist
College for Mathematics and ICT particular focus will be placed upon
improvement and innovation in these areas. The needs of all pupils
will be met through extending and enhancing the opportunities available,
with particular attention being paid to the integration of these
subjects in the whole school curriculum. All aspects of school and
community life will be embraced through the sharing of improve resources
and expertise.
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Key Stage 3 |
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Year 7 |
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Year 8
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Year 9
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Maths
Science
English
RE
History
Geography
French/Spanish
Technology
Music
Art
PE/Dance
ICT
PHSCE |
3
3
4
2
1
2
3
2
1
1
2
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Maths
Science
English
RE
History
Geography
French
Technology
Music
Art
PE/Dance
ICT
PHSCE |
3
3
3
2
2
1
3
2
1
1
2
1
1 |
Maths
Science
English
RE
History
Geography
French
Technology
Music
Art
PE/Dance
ICT
PHSCE |
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
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Key Stage 4
There is some element of choice
at Key Stage 4. Further information is provided in a separate options
booklet and parents and pupils are fully involved in decisions reached.
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Year 10 |
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Year 11 |
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Maths
Science (Double)
English
RE
Option 1
Option 2
ICT
PE
PHSCE |
3
5
3
3
3
3
4
1
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Maths
Science (Double)
English
RE
Option 1
Option 2
ICT
PE
PHSCE |
3
5
4
2
2
2
5
1
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Option subjects include French, Spanish, Technology,
History, Geography, Art, Performing Arts, Dance, Sociology, Childcare
and PE.
Work Related Learning
On this
course the pupils are offered a positive alternative Work Related
Curriculum that provides support through one to one mentoring. In
Year 10 a Carousel Programme of Vocational College Courses allows pupils
to gain experience of different Vocational areas and different colleges
in Leeds. They choose 3 courses during the year and attend one day
a week. In Year 11 there are a mixture of lessons in school in RE,
Maths, English and Science, work experience and college courses.
In order to provide this support the WRL co-ordinator works closely with
learning mentors, teaching staff, external businesses and support
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