List of Contents
Introduction Welcome to our GCSE Options Booklet. The GCSE years are a formative time, with a clear purpose and challenge, enabling pupils to take the opportunity to consider their strengths, and to consider their choices in the context of any future ambitions that they might harbour. The GCSE curriculum has, at its core, the subjects that sit at the heart of academic study: English, studied as both Language and Literature, Mathematics and Science, studied as Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Every pupil will then develop this core through a selection of optional subjects, which will allow them to consider whether they want to begin to specialise, or whether they want to remain broad in their outlook. The GCSE years are a time of progression and development. Whilst it is easy to see them as a stepping stone to further study, it is crucial to remember that these courses are wonderful in their own right, and present an excellent opportunity to develop solid academic foundations upon which later learning will be built. This booklet provides broad details of the GCSE curriculum on offer at Holmwood House and is designed to assist pupils and their parents in making informed decisions about options. We encourage pupils to talk to their teachers and tutors, and to discuss with their parents the range of subjects on offer before making final choices. Since September 2017 all GCSEs have been graded 9 to 1 rather than A* to G. Edward Bond Head
3 - Introduction 4 - GCSE Options Information 5 - GCSE Subjects Compulsory GCSE Subjects 6 - English Language 7 - English Literature 8 - Mathematics 10 - Science
Optional GCSE Subjects 12 - Art 14 - Design and Technology 16 - Drama 18 - Geography 19 - History 20 - Modern Languages: French and Spanish 21 - PE 22 - Additional GCSE level qualifications
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