Year 9 GCSE Options 2023/24

Shwmae Blwddyn naw, rhieni a gwarchodwyr.
Croeso i gylchlythyr opsiynau  Blwyddyn naw!

Hello Year 9 pupils, parents and carers.
Welcome to your Year 9 options newsletter!

You have some very important decisions to make in the next few weeks.  Some of you will know exactly what subjects you want to opt for and, I imagine, some of you may have no idea as yet.

PLEASE DON’T WORRY! We’ve put together a detailed, comprehensive programme of information to help you make your option choices.

Remember, all staff are here to answer questions, give advice and support you in choosing the options that are best for you! Please pop in and see me in Room 254 if you need to.

Miss V Roberts
Leader of Learning

Consider your future
Think carefully
Choose 3 subjects

Sophie Robins is our school’s careers advisor.

Her room is upstairs on the Street, or you can email [email protected]

What do I need to know?

Here are the key points:

How do I know what is right for me?

This is your decision to make

Don’t choose a subject because your friend is, or because you like the teacher (you might not have them for KS4)

Choose a subject you’re genuinely interested in, you think you’ll enjoy at KS4 or if it might help you in a future career.

Most importantly, don’t stress too much or overthink your choices.

If you’re not sure, ask the teacher for more information. Or you could even ask someone you know who has taken the subject.

Pre-Options Survey

To help you for choosing in March

This survey is for you to get an idea of the subjects that are being offered. It is NOT your final choices for next year. Some subjects from the survey may not run if there is not sufficient interest.

Once you have read all the information on this page, and watched any videos of the videos:

CLICK THIS BOX to submit your pre-options choices.

What options do I have to choose?

Core & Non-Core

For GCSE, you HAVE to take the core subjects. These are English, Maths, Science, Welsh and Religious Studies.

You will also have 1 compulsory PE lesson per fortnight.

On the pre-options survey you will need to make 3 subject choices, in addition to the core subjects. You will then do the same in March for your ‘real’ choices.

Additional Mathematics

Mr J Clayton – [email protected]

Art & Design

Mrs S Keohane – [email protected]

Catering & Hospitality

Ms L Button – [email protected]

Construction

Mr A Griffiths – [email protected]

Digital Technology

Formally known as Information, Communication & Technology ("ICT").

Mr J Hillier- [email protected]

Drama

Miss L Pendry – [email protected]

Economics

Mr C Walters – [email protected]

Engineering

Mr A Griffiths –  [email protected]

English Language & Literature

Miss H Webley – [email protected]

CORE SUBJECT

French

Mr D Pisacane – [email protected]

Geography

Mr C Walters – [email protected]

Health & Social Care & Childcare

Mrs C Maher – [email protected]

History

Mr D Harrett – [email protected]

Mathematics

Mr J Clayton- [email protected]

CORE SUBJECT

Music

Mr P Juliff – [email protected]

Physical Education / Sport

Mrs C Maher – [email protected]

Photography

Mr J Hillier – [email protected]

Product Design

Mr A Griffiths – [email protected]

Psychology

Mrs C Lane – [email protected]

Religion, Values & Ethics (RVE)

Mrs C Lane – [email protected]

CORE SUBJECT

Sociology

Mrs C Lane – [email protected]

Textiles

Miss F Tibbles – [email protected]

Core Science

Dr S Reasons- [email protected]

CORE SUBJECT

Science: Triple Award Option

Dr S Reasons- [email protected]

Welsh

Mr A Morrissi – [email protected]

CORE SUBJECT

Workskills

Dr S Reasons- [email protected]

Careers Wales

The Careers Wales website offers further guidance to help you decide on subjects that may be suitable for you.

Check out their Job Matching Quiz by clicking on the button below:

Remember the information you give us today will be kept confidential, so you can express your concerns anonymously!

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