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Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Modern Foreign Languages ………………………………………………………………………………………….
Creative Media …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Art and Design …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Dance ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
DT Food Preparation and Nutrition …...…………………………………………………………………………
DT Resistant Materials ………………………………………………………………………………………………...
DT Systems and Control ………………………………………………………………………………………………
DT Textiles ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Drama and Theatre Studies ………………………………………………………………………………………….
Law, War and More ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Music ………………...………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Music Technology ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
PE Sports Coaching and Development ………………………………………………………………………….
Philosophy ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Skills for Life ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Software Development and Digital Design ……………………………………………………………………
The World of Business …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Notes ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Introduction to
Year 9 Options
You have reached a very exciting time in your education because you now have some choice of the subjects you study in Year 9, the year in which you will complete Key Stage 3 and choose your subjects for GCSE. The introduction of some choice at this stage is a special feature of the Hardenhuish curriculum, which gives you the opportunity to try subjects you might want to do for GCSE or spend more time doing subjects you particularly enjoy and find interesting. You will all continue with the following subjects which will account for up to 26 of your 30 periods per week.
All pupils have two option choices from the full range of courses on offer. Information about the option subjects is found on the subsequent pages of this booklet listed in alphabetical order after modern foreign languages and the excel course on pages 5 and 6, respectively. All option subjects have two lessons per week, so in total your two option choices will make up 4 lessons on your timetable next year. You may choose only one design technology option and one music option. You need to rank order your choices: 1, 2 and a reserve marked with a ‘R’ on the option form. We cannot guarantee that you will get all your option choices. For example, if there are too few pupils choosing a particular option it may not be possible to offer that subject. Your Learning Manager and teachers have looked very carefully at your progress and achievement in English, maths and modern foreign languages to consider if it is best for you to either continue with two modern foreign languages in Year 9, or study at least one modern foreign language and a course called creative media which is designed to boost your core skills in literacy and numeracy. The personalised option form shows if you will continue with two modern foreign languages in Year 9 or study one modern foreign language and the creative media programme. If your form shows that you will study one modern foreign language, you may choose to continue with either French or Spanish. You may also choose to study a second language as one of your two option choices. You are only able to choose languages that you have already started in Year 7 or Year 8. Please carefully read the information about the choices open to you and seek further advice and information from your tutor and subject teachers who will deliver presentations about the courses in this booklet during lesson time. We strongly recommend that you and your parents attend the Pupil and Parent Options Information Evening on Tuesday 1 March 2016, 7pm in the Peter Thompson Hall, when further information will be presented by Dr Bassford about the Year 9 options. You will then be able to make well informed decisions about which courses to choose. Please complete your personalised options form and return to your tutor no later than Friday 11 March 2016. N.B. With the exception of modern foreign languages, we do not insist on pupils studying Year 9 option courses for access to any particular GCSE. Some subjects say that ‘it would be an advantage if you wish to do … at GCSE’, but pupils can still choose a GCSE subject they have not studied in Year 9.
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English Maths Science ICT PSRE
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What will be covered during the course? You will: learn to express opinions and describe such topics as fashion, friendship, shopping,
going out, holidays and films learn about the culture in the countries where the language is spoken create your own conversations and sketches in the foreign language learn how to describe and understand events in the past, present and future
What skills will be developed over the year? improve your communication skills independent study skills: be able to use a bilingual dictionary and verb table develop good listening skills by watching and studying a film in the foreign language and sparking an in-
terest in foreign language music confidence in speaking improve your literacy skills and understanding of how language works use ICT to produce project work use online language resources and games to improve your grammar research skills improve your knowledge of the culture where the language is spoken being creative in writing and speaking
Where will this course lead me? Studying two languages in Year 9 will leave your choice of language open for GCSE, and allow you to continue with both if you wish. After only a limited amount of study of a second language in Year 8, you may not yet feel able to decide which you prefer. Languages are regarded as rigorous academic discipline which can lead to further studies at A-Level and beyond. Continued study of two languages in greater detail will allow you to compare the two languages, and develop your understanding of how language works.
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Creative Media
What will be covered during the course? You will: work independently and as part of a team to complete a range of engaging media based projects research topical themes and current issues use new technologies in innovative ways showcase your creative talent through a range of opportunities
What skills will be developed over the year? key literacy skills of reading and understanding a range of texts important communication skills through effective writing and spoken presentation for different audiences valuable numeracy skills and confidence of using maths to solve practical problems ICT skills through using a range of different types of software critical thinking and an ability to be self reflective creativity to think outside the box
Where will this course lead me? This course is designed to help pupils to develop their core literacy and numeracy skills through an engaging and creative context. It aims to help pupils become GCSE ready by the end of Year 9 and provide a springboard for the study of English and maths in Year 10 and 11.
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Art and Design
What will be covered during the course? Project work will cover three main areas: i) traditional activities; drawing, painting and work in mixed media ii) ceramics; you will learn new clay techniques and create your own sculpture iii) printing; you will produce a range of silk screen prints. all of these new projects will develop your own individual skills and fire your imagination in addition we hope to organise a visit to a gallery or exhibition that will inspire your creative work
What skills will be developed over the year? skills and talents in all of the areas that have been mentioned in the previous section, but we are hoping
that you will also develop as a confident and creative individual opportunities to be inventive and use your imagination initiative and to make informed decisions about your work confidence to take risks and be adventurous when experimenting with materials and ideas attributes that will not only lead to exciting art work but will also help you with your studies in other
areas of the curriculum
Where will this course lead me? This course would provide excellent preparation for GCSE art but it will also stand in its own right as an exciting year of artistic adventure.
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Dance
What will be covered during the course? learning and performing a range of dance styles developing fitness and performance skills e.g. stamina, posture, control, flexibility, focus gain the Bronze Arts Award (a national qualification which recognises how young people develop as dance
leaders and artists) the study of professional dance works e.g. West Side Story, The Car Man creating dances individually and in groups developing composition techniques e.g. dance relationships such as unison, canon and contact work. watching and evaluating dances health and safety for dance, leading your own warm up creating a group dance for the annual dance production theatre trip
What skills will be developed over the year? improved fitness and well being team building creative skills appreciation skills evaluating skills leadership/directing organisational skills rehearsal skills
Where will this course lead me? an advantage if you wish to do GCSE dance lower school leadership (lunch-time clubs) Silver Arts Award
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Food Preparation and Nutrition
Pupils choosing Design and Technology will study two specialisms from Food, Resistant Materials, Textiles, and Systems and Control. The available combination of specialisms is shown on the option choice form.
What will be covered during the course? recipe design and adaptation researching and preparing and cooking food from different countries deeper understanding of cooking methods and techniques higher level practical skills baking tasks to include technical, signature and showstopper challenges promotion of healthy diet and lifestyles
What skills will be developed over the year? independent, resilient and inquisitive learning problem solving investigating and evaluating creative designing and presentation making quality products team work manufacturing in a safe environment understanding of environmental and sustainable issues promotion of healthy lifestyles costing, budgeting and planning important life skills confidence to participate in country shows and other food competitions
Where will this course lead me? It would be an advantage and good preparation for doing a GCSE in a DT subject and further ahead AS/A-Level product design.
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Resistant Materials
What will be covered during the course? product analysis and market research designing creative products for specific markets cardboard prototyping computer aided design and manufacture lots of hands-on making making quality products in woods and plastics using a range of workshop tools and equipment including the laser cutter testing and evaluating
What skills will be developed over the year? independent, resilient and inquisitive learning problem solving investigating and evaluating creative designing presentation skills making quality products team work manufacturing in a safe environment understanding of environmental and sustainable issues economic awareness important life skills
Where will this course lead me? It would be an advantage and good preparation for doing a GCSE in a DT subject and further ahead AS/A-Level product design.
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Systems and Control
What will be covered during the course? what is systems and control learning about electronics understanding mechanisms developing CAD skills understanding CAM using the laser cutter learn about a famous designer improve practical skills learn how to produce an A3 design folio
What skills will be developed over the year? independent, resilient and inquisitive learning investigating and evaluating creative and iterative design work presentation skills making quality products electronics kits and the laser cutter team work manufacturing in a safe environment understanding of environmental and sustainable issues economic awareness important life skills
Where will this course lead me? It would be an advantage and good preparation for doing a GCSE in a DT subject and further ahead AS/A-Level product design.
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Textiles
What will be covered during the course? fashion and textiles textile materials computer aided design and manufacture fabric decoration and embellishment module (using these skills to make an item of soft furnishing) fashion sketching textiles in the real world: for example - automotive, smart, medical, protective, electronic, sense
and react textiles
What skills will be developed over the year? independent, resilient and inquisitive learning problem solving. Trouble shooting investigating and evaluating presentation skills. Producing a high standard portfolio making quality products team work manufacturing in a safe environment understanding of environmental and sustainable issues economic awareness important life skills
Where will this course lead me? It would be an advantage and good preparation for doing a GCSE in a DT subject and further ahead AS/A-Level product design.
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Drama and
Theatre Studies
What will be covered during the course? spies, Alfred Hitchcock, genre, creating environment comedy scripts Tim Burton, surrealism, physical theatre Stone Cold (play about homelessness), naturalism celebrity, preparation for GCSE, film project
What skills will be developed over the year? vocal dexterity and variety movement skills scriptwriting and devising technical – lighting, sound, costume study of genres collaboration for performance experience of performance and reflection experience of filming research
Where will this course lead me? it would be an advantage if you are wanting to pursue GCSE and A-Level drama careers in performing arts and media develops confidence in public situations
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Law, War and More
What will be covered during the course? Do you really know why you will be in education until you are 18? Who is making all of these decisions for you and who is making laws that affect our daily lives? Why is the United Kingdom not becoming more involved in the conflict in Syria? Who decides what our rights are and when can our rights be taken away? If these are the sort of questions that interest you then you should be studying Law, War and More. In this course we will be studying: why do inequalities exist? war, what is it good for? what is the point of politics? why crime? what does it mean to be British? should we trust the mass media?
What skills will be developed over the year? As we journey into the world of law, war and more you will start to ask more questions about the world around you. Inquisitiveness will lead to you wanting more evidence so that you can develop strong arguments to express your opinions. You will know where to look for reliable information and be able to tackle problems faced in adult life. The course will also help you to participate in debate and research issues that are going on in the world today.
Where will this course lead me? This course has universal application to most academic GCSE courses. It is particularly relevant to those who are thinking about studying history or religious studies GCSE, but not essential.
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What will be covered during the course? topics such as film music, reggae, popular music, ground bass and more developing instrumental skills on a variety of different instruments composing in a variety of different styles as a group and individually how to use music software to enhance composition performing as a small ensemble and as a class preparing performances for concerts working towards the Bronze Arts Award (a qualification based on their musical skills and interests)
What skills will be developed over the year? working with others cooperatively building confidence and self-esteem leadership skills sharing ideas with others self-motivation listening, analytical and performance skills
Where will this course lead me? This course will be an advantage if you go on to the music GCSE course, by equipping you with all the necessary skills you need. It is a creative and fun course and can be enjoyed for its own sake even if you do not wish to take music at GCSE.
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Music Technology
What will be covered during the course? You will: understand different dance styles and the use of Garageband features to create mixes learn how to use computer MIDI and audio sequencing and digital audio editing be encouraged to experiment with different styles of music work individually and in pairs make MP3s and podcasts of your work gain an understanding of song structures and dynamics learn how to create remixes, sound design techniques, production techniques and mixing techniques be able to record yourself if you play an instrument or can sing.
What skills will be developed over the year? collaborative learning problem solving self motivation and interest refining skills working with others listening skills adaptability analytical skills
Where will this course lead me? This course is designed as an introduction to the study of music technology for those who may have not studied the subject before. It will enable you to develop skills in musical performance and music technology, as well as encouraging the development of study skills. Although there is no GCSE in music technology there are elements of it in music GCSE.
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PE Sports Coaching
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What will be covered during the course? This course leads to the Sports Leaders level 1 qualification, which covers the following areas: plan, lead and review a sport or activity developing leadership skills lead activities that promote healthy lifestyles fair play in sport the role of the official opportunities in sport and recreation. The above skills will be developed through a variety of sporting activities which may include: invasion games team building challenges mountain biking rock climbing trampolining fitness training.
What skills will be developed over the year? acquiring and developing new and existing practical skills leadership communication organisation team work problem solving officiating
Where will this course lead me? This course will be invaluable for those of you hoping to study physical education at GCSE. It will be an ideal introduction to ‘Step into Sport’ which is a nationally recognised programme of leadership and volunteering. This course will also benefit those who wish to pursue a career in sport, leadership or working with children.
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Philosophy
What will be covered during the course? Have you ever seen a film that has left you asking lots of questions and really made you think about life? Have you ever wondered where the universe comes from? Whether a machine might be able to think? Whether it is morally acceptable to design your children, or to hunt foxes? If so you have begun to ask questions we ask in philosophy! Some of the topics covered are: So you think you’re free? How much ‘free will’ do we really have? Is everything that happens in our lives already laid out for us? You’re out of your mind! Where do your thoughts live, and how are they connected to your brain? Could a machine have a dream? Can your pet cat have thoughts like you do? Enter the moral maze Would it be right to lie to your parents about going to a party they didn’t give you permission to attend, but would make you really popular? Would you choose to save one member of your own family from a burning building whilst letting four strangers die inside? This course will be mainly activity based. You will: consider philosophical questions from films, songs, and stories make models, create posters, take part in games, and use role-play take part in team debates, discussions, and arguments.
What skills will be developed over the year? powerful thinking skills, which are needed in all subjects and all areas of life learn how to think for yourself, defend your own opinions, win arguments, and question what others take
for granted active communication skills - being able to listen to others, how to agree or disagree with them, as well as
how to express your own views with passion!
Where will this course lead me? This course has universal application to most academic GCSE courses. It is particularly relevant to those who are thinking about studying religious studies GCSE, but not essential.
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Skills for Life
What will be covered during the course? This course covers a wide range of topics with an emphasis on hands on learning and practical experiences. During the course you will: engage with ideas and applications from the business world by developing you own business idea study personal finance and how to cope with the financial minefield that is modern life! use IT software/ hardware and its relation to the world of work. investigate other countries, culture, food and art develop DIY and practical skills for life learn how to look after yourself and others create pieces of art and models use personal skills for team building and motivation challenges
What skills will be developed over the year? L LEARNING: understanding our own learning is the key to success in school and beyond and how
to become a lifelong learner. I IMAGINATION: discovering a creative mind-set – recognizing the unhelpful mental barriers that get in the way of our success. F FLEXIBILITY: we live in a changing world and need to be able to adapt and embrace change
throughout our lives. E EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: our recognition and handling of emotions accounts for most of our
success (or lack of it). T TEAM SKILLS: how we get on with others and how we get on in life are fundamentally linked. O OPENNESS: deciding our personal value system and living by it — the key to making the right
choices in our journey through life. O OPPORTUNITIES: using the skills we have learned to create an “Enterprise Culture”. L LIFE LEADERSHIP: choosing our futures, guided by our imagination and values, we create
(and plan for) a compelling vision of our future. S SELF CONFIDENCE: conquering our fears and showing the world who we are and where we
are going by means of powerful communication.
Where will this course lead me? This course is of great value for developing transferable learning skills needed for all courses at Key Stage 4 and in future training and employment.
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What will be covered during the course? Ever wanted to know how a computer actually works? During this course, you will: look inside a computer to understand how they are built and how everything works together learn the basics behind computer programming using software such as Visual Basic and Python to really
get an idea of how software developers create both programs and games create games in programs such as Scratch and Game Maker, allowing more time to make your
ideas come to life look at how the internet works, looking at the code behind it and building a website using both HTML and
Adobe Dreamweaver use a computer to create animations using software such as Flash look into the art of filming and editing video, looking at how powerful editing can be when producing a
product study the concept of photography, allowing pupils to get out into the world, take photos and develop them
within Photoshop create Apps for your smart phone or tablet, using web based software such as AppShed, and MIT App
Inventor.
What skills will be developed over the year? problem solving will be a key area to this course as programming will allow you to unravel a problem and figure out a logical way to fix it design skills and begin to look at the ‘bigger picture’ when it comes to planning, developing and testing
software/media related products understand how a computer actually works and this will allow you to see the endless possibilities that
computers have in our lives today
Where will this course lead me? If you are genuinely passionate about computers and have a real interest in using them then this course will be perfect for you. As well as developing new skills you will strengthen skills that you already have allowing you to become a more competent and independent computer user. If you are thinking of choosing a Computing/ICT GCSE then this course is perfect, allowing you to get a flavour of the different pathways we offer as a school and making the decision easier when it comes to making those choices. Although this course is not a requirement for taking a Computing/ICT GCSE, it will give you an amazing head start!
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The World of Business
What will be covered during the course? The aim of the course is to give you an experience of the world of business so that you may better
understand how companies and the markets in which they operate work. The course is designed to in-volve you in imitating the running of your own small business in small teams, and respond to situations that arise through the school year in which your small business could take advantage.
It will involve you in forming small businesses that will run a successful stall at the Christmas Fayre. You will conduct research to help decide what product or service to sell and then work as a team to plan run the stall taking account finances involved. A typical lesson would involve a business meeting where issues such as promoting the business and production might be discussed.
You may be involved in making something or designing a poster to attract customers to a school event. The aim is to learn whilst reacting to business opportunities in the School. Your teachers will act as business advisers so that you will always feel supported.
There will be a project per term so that you can immerse yourself into a business situation. There is an increasing use of ICT simulating the real world situation related to business topics such as marketing, production, finance, human resources etc.
The year ends with businesses involved in an X Factor style competition to impress the new Year 6s.
What skills will be developed over the year? gathering accurate and current information/data making decisions based on information team working meeting deadlines individually and as a team dealing with customers handling money completing basic financial accounts interview skills presenting your project to an audience using creativity to successfully generate sales cross curricular skills of presenting, using initiative, communicating, leadership, reflectiveness,
helpfulness, and team working will be assessed
Where will this course lead me? You may wish to choose to study GCSE Business Studies from Year 10 onwards and this course in Year 9 may help you to decide. Those who do not choose to do this course in Year 9 can still opt for GCSE business in Year 10 if they wish.
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Headteacher: Mrs J Hatherell
Hardenhuish School
Hardenhuish Lane Chippenham
Wiltshire SN14 6RJ
Tel: (01249) 650693 Fax: (01249) 767388
www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk
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