Each year group will be divided into five classes. These classes generally comprise 24-25 girls who study the following subjects: The curriculum at Key Stage 3 is in accordance with the Revised Curriculum statutory regulations phased in since September 2007.
Areas of Learning | Contributory Subjects |
The Arts Art & Design, Drama, Music
Language and literacy |
English / English Literature
With Media Education |
Environment & Society | Geography
History |
Mathematics and Numeracy | Mathematics
With Financial Capability |
Modern Languages | French, Irish, Spanish |
Physical Education | Physical Education |
Science & Technology | General Science
Technology and Design |
Religious Education | Religious Education |
Learning for Life and Work | Employability, Local and Global
Citizenship, Personal Development, Home Economics |
Cross Curricular Skills Communication | Communication, Using Mathematics, Using ICT, |
Thinking Skills and Personal Capabailities | Managing Information, Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making,
Being Creative, Working with Others, Self-Management |
Special Educational Needs/Learning Support | Individualised support is provided for students with identified Special Educational Needs. |
Registration Class | Pastoral Guidance and Support
for all students |
Year 8
These classes generally comprise 24-25 girls, who study 17 subjects as outlined below:
Periods | % | |
Art & Design | 2 | 4.35 |
Drama | 1 | 2.17 |
English | 5 | 10.87 |
Environment & Society X2 | 6 | 13.04 |
Home Economics | 2 | 4.35 |
ICT | 1 | 2.17 |
LLW-Local & Global Citizenship/Employability | 1 | 2.17 |
Literacy | 1 | 2.17 |
Mathematics | 6 | 13.04 |
Modern Languages X3 | 6 | 13.04 |
Music | 2 | 4.35 |
P.E. | 2 | 4.35 |
LLW/PD | 1 | 2.17 |
Religious Education | 4 | 8.70 |
Science | 4 | 8.70 |
Technology & Design | 2 | 4.35 |
TOTAL | 46 | 100.00 |
Students have one thirty minute period per week of Personal Development and a 10 minute Registration Period each day. Cross curricular Skills ICT, Communication and Using Mathematics are delivered through the Areas of Learning in the Revised Curriculum.
Year 9
All the courses studied in Year 8 are continued to Year 9. These classes generally comprise 24-25 girls, who study 17 subjects as outlined below. Students have one thirty minute period per week of PD and a 10 minute Registration Period each day. Cross-curricular Skills
ICT, Communication and Using Mathematics are delivered through the Areas of Learning in the Revised Curriculum.
Periods | % | |
Art & Design | 2 | 4.35 |
Drama | 1 | 2.17 |
English | 5 | 10.87 |
Environment & Society X2 | 6 | 13.04 |
LLW-Local & Global Citizenship/Employability | 1 | 2.17 |
Home Economics | 2 | 4.35 |
ICT | 1 | 2.17 |
Mathematics | 5 | 10.87 |
Modern Languages X2 | 8 | 17.39 |
Music 2 | 2 | 4.35 |
P.E. 2 | 2 | 4.35 |
PD 1 | 1 | 2.17 |
Religious Education | 4 | 8.70 |
Science | 4 | 8.70 |
Technology & Design | 2 | 4.35 |
TOTAL | 46 | 100 |
Year 10
The classes comprise 24-25 girls, who study 17 subjects as outlined below:
Periods | % | |
Art & Design 2 4.35 | 2 | 4.35 |
Drama 1 2.17 | 1 | 2.17 |
English 5 10.87 | 5 | 10.87 |
Environment &Society X 2 6 13.04 | 6 | 13.04 |
Home Economics 2 4.35 | 2 | 4.35 |
ICT 2 4.35 | 2 | 4.35 |
LLW – Local & Global Citizenship/ Employability) 1 2.17 | 1 | 2.17 |
Mathematics 5 10.87 | 5 | 10.87 |
Modern Languages X 3 6 13.04 | 6 | 13.04 |
Music 1 2.17 | 1 | 2.17 |
P.E. 2 4.35 | 2 | 4.35 |
LLW/PD 1 2.17 | 1 | 2.17 |
Religious Education 4 8.70 | 4 | 8.70 |
Science 6 13.04 | 6 | 13.04 |
Technology & Design 2 4.35 | 2 | 4.35 |
TOTAL 46 100.00 | 46 | 100 |
In Year 10 students select their GCSE subjects in keeping with the requirements of the N.I. Curriculum for Key Stage 4. Year 10 students also have the opportunity to attain the following accreditation:
Cross-curricular Skills ICT, Communication and Using Mathematics are delivered through the Areas of Learning in the Revised Curriculum. Students have one 30 minute period per week of PD and a 10 minute Registration Period each day.