In Years 10 and 11, all students study the compulsory core of
English, English Literature, Mathematics and Science as well as at
least one Modern Language, and one Humanity. We allow our students
to take up to 10 GCSE courses (the GCSE Options book can be
downloaded), maintaining the maximum breadth possible. In addition,
all students must take non-examined courses in ICT, PE and Religion
and Philosophy as well as taking part in the ongoing Personal,
Social and Health Education programme which continues throughout
the two years.
Flexibility is ensured as we have no set option pools: subjects
are allocated each year from student choices. Our Careers and
Pastoral Teams offer help and advice to students on making the best
possible subject choices, taking into account any plans they may
have for the future.
An additional extra-curricular activity for Years 10 and 11 is
the very popular Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. There are also
two team-working events which are specific to students in Year 10:
an exciting Challenge Day at the end of the year and the organising
of the Christmas Post which begins with a very entertaining,
high-spirited assembly devised and performed by the girls
themselves.
For more information download the GCSE Option Choices booklet.