| Key Stage 3 |
KEY STAGE 3 CURRICULUM
Key Stage 3 Provision
Each year group is divided into six homogenous classes. These classes generally comprise 21-23 girls who study the following subjects:
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Areas of Learning |
Contributory Subjects |
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Religious Education |
Religious Education |
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Language and literacy |
English / English Literature With Media Education |
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Mathematics and numeracy |
Mathematics With Financial Capability |
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Modern Languages |
French, Irish, Spanish |
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The Arts |
Art & Design, Drama, Music |
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Environment & Society |
Geography, History |
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Science & Technology |
General Science Technology and Design |
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Learning for Life and Work |
Employability, Local and Global Citizenship, Personal Development, Home Economics |
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Physical Education |
Physical Education |
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Special Educational Needs |
Learning Support |
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Cross Curricular Skills |
Communication, Using Mathematics, Using ICT |
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Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities |
Managing Information, Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Being Creative, Working with Others, Self Management |
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Learning Support |
Individualised support is provided for pupils with identified Special Educational Needs. Study support is provided for all Year 8 pupils to enhance their learning. |
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Form Class |
Pastoral Guidance and Support for all pupils |
In Year 10 pupils select their GCSE subjects in keeping with the requirements of the N.I. curriculum for Key Stage 4.
Year 10 pupils also have the opportunity to attain the following accreditations:
• Key Stage 3 – CCEA accreditation in ICT
• GOML Award
• Theory of Music