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HAPPY CARING EXCELLENT
Welcome to Year 9
Options Evening
2021
www.malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk
The aims of this presentation
• Inform parents/carers and students about the process of
options
• Share our Core and Options curriculum offer
• Signpost the support available to students to help
them make informed option choices
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The National Picture
• Significant and rapid change
• New grading system 1-9
• Demand for
• Increased literacy skills
• Increased knowledge
• Narrowing of the curriculum
• Core focus on EBACC:
• English Language and Literature
• Mathematics
• Science including Computer Science
• History or Geography
• Increased emphasis on a modern European Language
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The National Picture – Progress 8
• Subjects are grouped into 'buckets'. English and Maths have double weighting.
• Students generally choose nine or ten subjects at KS4 at Malmesbury School,
some may study fewer
• Progress 8 is a measure of how well students progress compared to students
nationally with the same KS2 scores. A positive score indicates that students are
doing better than the average student with the same KS2 score.
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Grading
• Cambridge National uses the following grades:
Level 2 – Distinction* (D2*), Distinction (D2), Merit (M2), Pass (P2)
Level 1 - Distinction (D1), Merit (M1), Pass (P1)
A P2 is equivalent to a grade 4, a D2 is equivalent to a grade 7
• GCSE grades are 9-1
• Grade ‘4’ is considered equivalent to the old grade ‘C’
• For entry into Sixth form, Grade 6 is required in the
subjects that you wish to take, and Grade 4s or above in
Maths and English Language GCSE
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The Malmesbury School Offer
• A rich and varied menu of option subjects
• All subjects are of equal importance
• Excellent facilities – Creative Arts and DT subjects thrive
• High expectations and aspirations for all
• A curriculum that ensures post 16 and post 18
opportunity
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The CORE curriculum
All students study this curriculum and there is no need to opt for
these subjects!
• English Literature and English Language
• Maths
• Science
• PE
• iLearn
More information can be found in the Year 9 Options Booklet in the options
page on our website
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Routes through Science
There are two routes through Science:
AQA Combined Science (Trilogy)
This leads to the equivalent of two
GCSEs and covers a combination of
all three subject areas.
AQA Separate Sciences
This leads to three separate GCSEs in
Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Both routes can lead to A Level Science and further
study such as medicine at university.
There is a video here explaining the information in the following slide in more detail.
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Routes through Science
Most Year 9 students are currently following a transition
course which covers GCSE content but has been written
especially to meet the needs of Malmesbury School students.
Two small groups are working towards the AQA Entry Level
Certificate in Science as preparation.
Staff get a very good feel for how students are approaching
the GCSE content during this year and students will be re-set,
based on aptitude, attainment and progress, to start the
formal GCSE course in September of Year 10
Final decisions about whether an individual student will take
the combined or triple science route will not be taken until
they have completed year 10.
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Things to consider
• Do you enjoy the subject?
• How is the course assessed? e.g. 100% exam or 60% NEA
+ 40% exam
• Have you chosen a broad and balanced curriculum?
• Have you suitably challenged yourself?
• What are your aspirations and interests post 16?
HAPPY CARING EXCELLENTMalmesbury Sixth Form
2018 2019 2020
A*/A% 33 32 47
A*-B% 67 61 75
A-C% 88 80 95Study Time
• Subject lesson time: 4.5 hours a week
• Homework: 4 hours per subject per week
• Some of the subjects available:
Biology Design Tech – Fine Art Graphics Psychology
Fashion and Textiles
Business Studies Design Tech – Food French History Physics
Studies
Chemistry Design Tech – Further Mathematics ICT Religious Studies
Resistant Materials
Computer Science Economics Geography Mathematics Sociology
Dance English Language German Music Spanish
Drama and Theatre English Literature Government and PE and more options in
Studies Politics the Excellence
programme!The Excellence Programme
And can also opt to study : • Drive IQ – online safety
• AS Level Film Studies course
• Latin • The Sixth Form
• Russian for Beginners Advocacy Scheme
• Conversational French or • Core Maths
Spanish • Financial Capability
• Sport – a range of sports • EPQ
including yoga
As well as these timetabled sessions we offer a vast array of extra opportunities- visits to
and from universities; trips such as Berlin, South Africa rugby and netball tour and India ;
social activities ranging from quizzes to ice-skating; assemblies from visiting speakers on
topics such as apprenticeships, mental health, drugs awareness and driving safety and much
more!Help and support
• Year 9 iLearn lessons
• Year 9 Options Booklet
• Subject videos and teacher Q&A during 'Options Week'
• Virtual Parents’ Evenings
• Learning Support
• Careers Advisor – Mrs Griffin
• Senior Pastoral Leader – Mr Loveday
• Year 9 Academic Leader – Mr Humphreys
• Assistant Headteacher – Mrs Howe
HAPPY CARING EXCELLENTYear 9 Options Booklet
Available through our
dedicated options section
on the website here:
Year 9 Options -
Malmesbury School
HAPPY CARING EXCELLENTYear 9 Options Booklet
CONTENT
• Introduction
• Subject pages
Examination Board
Qualification
Course overview
Reasons to study
Course content
Assessment
Contacts
• Option choices
HAPPY CARING EXCELLENTCareers - think outside the box!
There are a wealth of jobs that are involved in creating
something. For example, a big blockbuster movie needs:
• Costume designers and make-up
artists
• Set producers
• Marketing experts including
social media
• Computer animators
• Stunt actors
• Script writers
• Caterers
• Financial managers
• Directors and producers
• Cinematographers
• Special effects engineers
• Sound and music specialists
• Actors
HAPPY CARING EXCELLENTCareers support
• Sarah Griffin, our in-house careers advisor, is available via email
for any queries you or your child may have around making their
subject choices for Key Stage 4. For example, Sarah can help with
advice and guidance on how subjects link with any career ideas
they may have. Please contact her on:
sgriffin@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk
(Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays )
HAPPY CARING EXCELLENTDos and Don'ts
DO choose subjects which you like
DO choose subjects which you are successful in
DO choose subjects which you may need for a career or further
education
DO find out everything that you can about the subject before you
choose it. Once you have started a subject we expect you to stick
with it
DO talk to the people who know you
DO listen to the advice your subject teachers give you
• DON`T choose a subject just because your friend has chosen it
• DON`T choose a subject just because you like - or dislike - a
particular teacher: they may not end up teaching you
HAPPY CARING EXCELLENTOption choices
• 4 blocks = 4 option subjects • Keep a broad and balanced curriculum
• Students select their 1st and 2nd preference in each • Languages and humanities
block. Minimum of 6 subjects across 8 choices • Creative and practical
• Student should decide their ‘must have’ subject • Sport – GCSE and Cam Nat offered (teacher choice)
HAPPY CARING EXCELLENTVocational subjects
Students can pick a maximum of two vocational qualifications
If students pick Construction, Land Based Studies or Hair and Beauty they will sit
Financial Capability alongside that course
HAPPY CARING EXCELLENTSubject information videos
Faculty Subject Link to video
Creative Arts Art Art - Year 9 Options - YouTube
Dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8N3WCBrN3E
Drama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn8lU1gSXOI
Music Music - Year 9 Options - YouTube
Design Technology DT – Food Food Preparation & Nutrition - Year 9 Options -
YouTube
DT – Product Design Product Design - Year 9 Options - YouTube
DT – Textiles Textiles - Year 9 Options - YouTube
English and Media Media Studies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jF9RPSgxUM
Humanities Geography Geography Year 9 Options - YouTube
History History - Year 9 options - YouTube
Religious Studies RS Options - YouTube
Maths and Computing Computer Science Computer Science - Y9 Options - YouTube
Creative iMedia Creative iMedia - Year 9 Options - YouTube
Modern Foreign Languages French French - Year 9 Options - YouTube
German German - Year 9 Options - YouTube
Spanish Spanish - Year 9 Options - YouTube
Physical Education Sport - PE PE option - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYxRMCL3Z7g
Sport - Cambridge National
HAPPY CARING EXCELLENTSubject information videos
Faculty Subject Link to video
Vocational Construction https://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=qRF9-5wCuSI
Hair and Beauty https://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=RWVbQcCBFjk
Health and Social Care https://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=AgbVbOygshM
Horse Care Horsecare - Year 9 Options -
YouTube
Land Based Studies Land Based - Year 9 Options -
YouTube
Trowel Skills https://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=qRF9-5wCuSI
Learning Support ASDAN https://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=9GvXGM-_Ack
HAPPY CARING EXCELLENTKey contacts • Year 9 Academic Leader - Mr Humphreys hhumphreys@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk • Year 8 and 9 Senior Pastoral Leader - Mr Loveday ploveday@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk • Assistant Headteacher - Mrs Howe jhowe@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk HAPPY CARING EXCELLENT
Faculty Subject Curriculum Leader Contact email address
Creative Arts Art Mrs Gibbons sgibbons@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk
Subject leader contacts
Dance
Drama
Miss Edwards
bedwards@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk
Music Mr Bradshaw cbradshaw@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk
Design Technology DT – Food
DT – Product Design Miss Janes jjanes@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk
DT – Textiles
English and Media Media Studies Mrs Sims psims@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk
Humanities Geography Miss Brownlie rbrownlie@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk
History Miss Creaton acreaton@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk
Religious Studies Mrs Twose-Jones mjones@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk
Maths and Computing Computer Science
Ms Dolton sdolton@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk
Creative iMedia
Modern Foreign Languages French
German Mrs Cole rcole@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk
Spanish
Physical Education Sport Mr Lambert jlambert@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk
Vocational Construction
Hair and Beauty
Health and Social Care
Miss Janes jjanes@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk
Horse Care
Land Based Studies
Trowel Skills
Learning Support ASDAN Mrs Abel-Goldbin jabel@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk
HAPPY CARING EXCELLENTCompleting the options form • The options form this year is online – click here for a video showing you how to complete it • The link to the form will be send to parents and carers on Monday 8th February via school comms once both Parents' Evenings have been held • The deadline for completion is Monday 15th February • All forms completed by the deadline of 15th February are given equal consideration • Late forms will be considered last HAPPY CARING EXCELLENT
General guidance • This is your choice but tutors and teachers can always offer advice • Choose subjects that you like and are confident with • If you are really struggling please ask for advice early – do not leave it to the last minute • Options deadline is Monday 15th February – do not miss this deadline! HAPPY CARING EXCELLENT
Key dates
• Monday 18th January - Virtual Year 9 Options Evening
• Thursday 28th January - Virtual Year 9 Subject Parents’ Evenings for 9CB, 9EM, 9JV,
9RM, 9SM
• Thursday 4th February - Virtual Year 9 Subject Parents’ Evenings for 9HH, 9BW,
9SG, 9CP
• Monday 8th February - Year 9 Options form link sent to parents and available on
website
• Monday 15th February - Final deadline for options
All forms completed by the deadline of 15th Feb are given equal consideration. Late forms will be considered last.
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