Welcome to Year 9 Pathways Evening - Thursday 27th February 2020 - HAGLEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
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HAGLEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Welcome to Year 9
Pathways Evening
Thursday 27th February 2020
Semper Fidelis – “Always faithful”
HAGLEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD,
“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
St Nicholas Owen make this school a safe refuge.
Inspire in us a love of God and a love of our neighbour.
Guide us in our work and play that we may always be
faithful to Christ, our Lord.
Amen
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Format for the Evening
•The Changing Curriculum
•Curriculum Choices
•Option Subject Presentations
• Year 9 Parents Evening - Thursday 19th March 2020
• Deadline for completion of options - Monday 23rd March 2020
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Education has been through a period of major change
New National Curriculum KS1, KS2 & KS3
New GCSE & Post 16 Reforms – New specifications for all subjects, change to content & subject matter
English Baccalaureate – 75% of all students to be entered for the E-Bacc by 2022. (Ofsted EIF 2019)
New Assessment Framework – Grades changed from A*-G to 9–1 at GCSE from 2018 and in all GCSEs since 2018
New Performance Measures – Students measured on attainment and progress in their best 8 subjects
New Exam Reforms – terminal/linear exams, re-takes/re-sits, SPAG, Controlled assessment not coursework, Vocational Exams
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Assessment - GCSEs & Level 2 BTECs
BTEC Grades GCSE Equivalent Grade
Level 2 Distinction* 8.5
Level 2 Distinction 7
Level 2 Merit 5.5
Level 2 Pass 4
Level 1 Distinction 3
Level 1 Merit 2
Level 1 Pass 1
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The Curriculum
All students will study the CORE curriculum:
• GCSE English Language & GCSE Literature (Double Weighted)
• GCSE Mathematics (Double Weighted)
• GCSE Combined Science Double Award
• GCSE Religious Education
• Core Physical Education
• Character and Culture (PSHE, RSE, Careers, Citizenship, PiXL Apprentice/Graduate Award)
The next thing to consider is which courses are best suited to you:
GCSE Courses – ‘Traditional’ courses which include a mix of theoretical study, investigative and practical work. Courses usually assessed
with a combination of controlled assessments (Art, Product Design, Computer Science) and terminal written examinations in Year 11.
Vocational Courses – More applied/work related in content which develop practical skills and knowledge. Courses assessed through
observational practical work and the creation of portfolio evidence but also now include exams (these are not terminal and can often be re-sat).
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Character and Culture Curriculum
(PSHE, RSE, Careers, Citizenship, PiXL EDGE Apprentice/Graduate Award)
• Personal, social & health education
• Relationships & sex education through the TEN TEN
Cinema in Education Programme
• Careers Education
• Wellbeing and mental health
• Citizenship and British values
• Assemblies and Collective Worship
• PiXL EDGE Apprentice & Graduate Programmes
• Working towards achieving the LORIC attributes
• Accreditation given
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English Baccalaureate Pathway
Academic Pathway NOT a qualification or certification in its own right
A conceptual qualification
Prestigious Curriculum Pathway that facilitates access to some HE Universities
A pathway that ensures the broadest curriculum offer
Students who take this pathway will study English, Maths, Science, and must opt for History or Geography and
a Language plus one other option.
Schools have to report on their success with students following the Ebacc
Department for Education and the New Education Inspection Framework expects that 75% of all students
complete this pathway by 2020 (that’s this Year group)
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Option Choices Curriculum
GCSE Courses Vocational Courses
• GCSE Geography • Cambridge Technical Level 2 Certificate in Health & Social Care
• GCSE History • Cambridge National Level 2 Certificate in Creative iMedia
• GCSE French • BTEC Level 2 Technical Award in Performing Arts
• GCSE Computer Science • NCFE Level 2 Technical Award in Music Technology
• GCSE Art
• GCSE Physical Education
• GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition
• GCSE Product Design
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Curriculum Changes
Triple Science
• No longer offered as part of the curriculum
• All students still study all three science disciplines (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) through Combined Science
• Triple science is not necessary for entry to Sixth Form to study any of the single sciences, just a 6-6 in Combined Science
• Single Sciences are not a requisite qualification at GCSE for any University to study science at degree level, including Oxbridge
and courses in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science
• Not including Triple Science offers a broader balance of curriculum for students as opposed to their curriculum being taken
up by over 28% science
• Triple Science will be offered from September in an after school class for an additional one hour per week for those
interested – More info to come out later in the year
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Education to 18 and beyond
• Government announced a few years ago that all young people have to stay in
education to 18.
• Advantages for students at HCHS is that post 16 provision exists for all here.
• Options choices for KS4 will be influenced by future thoughts, dreams and
aspirations for post-16 and post-18 education, apprenticeships and careers.
• Knowing what’s available now can help to guide those choices.
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Pathways to Post 16 study and beyond
• You can effectively study any A Level except French and Computing without having studied the subject at GCSE
• Look for subjects where you can develop your strengths
• Look for subjects where it allows you to develop transferable skills
• 3 A Levels: Allows progression on to university or higher level degree apprenticeships
• Applied Pathway (Here at Hagley): A Levels and Work Experience
• Vocational Courses: Technical courses/ Vocational courses offered at College, usually in one specific area
• Apprenticeships: Level 2/3 – based in the workplace; released for college study
Key Stage 4 success that leads to Post 16 opportunity:
• Consistent, independent study habits including up to 1 hour 30 minutes per night of homework or self directed study
• Asking for help when unsure and being organised – folders, planners, stationery,
• Curiosity for learning, a drive to succeed and grit and determination
• Exploring different career opportunities and being open towards Apprenticeships
• Ensure you are in a position to compete with all other students nationally, locally for Apprenticeships, College, University
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Completing your Option Form
SIMs Option Online Registration Guide
For our Options process this year we are using an Online System provided by our school information management systems
(SIMS) Options Online.
Both pupils and parents will need to register to be able to use this system.
Registration emails: A registration email has been sent to all year 9 pupils via their school email account. Parents emails have
been sent to the email address you provided when your child joined the school, unless you have formally contacted the
administration team to request a change. Please note if you have previously used SIMs Parent you will not have
received an email as it’s the same account.
How do I register?
1. You will receive a registration email from noreply@sims.co.uk containing a unique invitation code. You will need this code
to set up your SIMS Online Services account. If you have not yet received a registration email, please check your junk folder
before contacting your school.
IMPORTANT NOTES: To register for SIMS Online Services products, you will need one of the following accounts: Microsoft,
Office 365, Google, Facebook, Twitter.
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Key factors in a students success: Partnership for Success
• Good Attendance
• Engagement and effort Look at websites
• Homework www.route14-19.co.uk
www.direct.gov.uk
• Coursework/Controlled Assessment
• Meeting Deadlines
• Work-life Balance
• Healthy Lifestyle
Pastoral Support
• First port of call if there is a problem is your Form Tutor or Head of Year.
Who Can Help?
• Mentoring and Guidance – Individual meetings where necessary and requested. • Advice from: Subject Teachers, Heads of Year, Heads of
• Liaise with Tutors, Curriculum areas, Parents/Carers. Dept, Form Tutors & Parents/Carers.
• School Careers Advisor - Mrs Shattock - Appts available
Challenge and Information • Options Booklet – there is an information sheet on every
• Target Setting – GCSE targets are set on a 5 year flightpath that challenge subject.
students to be in the top 20 nationally for progress • The Internet – you can research lots about Careers &
• Monitoring Progress – Data will be gathered termly to monitor progress. Qualifications on the Net.
• Regular Progress Reviews, Parent/Carer Evenings.
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Making informed choices – Do’s & Don’ts
• Take time and make a considered decision based on guidance from school and home
• Read the option booklet closely and take every opportunity to
speak with teachers and subject leaders
• Choose subjects you enjoy and are currently successful in
• Look at career and future study pathways and explore how your
choices might impact on this.
• Do think carefully about the pathway for you and remember the English Baccalaureate
Academic Pathway is a facilitator to some University entries.
• Don’t choose subjects based on friendship groups
• Don’t choose a subject because you like the teacher
• Don’t think there is an easy option, all Key Stage 4 subjects are challenging
and require hard work, persistence and examination performance.
• Don’t rush your decision, these are the courses you will follow for the next three years
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Option Subject Presentations
Session Start Time Finish Time Subject Venue Teacher
1 7:45pm 8:00pm History FG6 Mr. Lavender
2 8:05pm 8:20pm Food Preparation & Nutrition GF1 Mrs. Palmer (Sessions 2 & 4 only)
3 8:25pm 8:40pm Health and Social Care GF1 Mrs. Palmer (Sessions 1 & 3 only)
4 8:45pm 9:00pm Design and Technology FG3 Mr. Button
Art and Design H1 Mrs. Stott
• Subject presentations will take place as outlined. Geography FG4 Mr. Taylor
• There will be opportunities for questions. Music Technology C1 Mr. Mallinson
Performing Arts C3 Miss Mckee
• Within these sessions each presentation will French FG2 Miss Mugnier
simply be reproduced, allowing you to design Computer Sci & Creative iMedia FG5 Mr. Halford and Mrs Jones
your own timetable for the evening. Physical Education Hall Mr. Behan
Learning Support Hub Mrs. Imrie
• A buzzer will sound at the end of each session.
• At the end of session 4 the evening ends.
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Thank you
Enjoy the evening and have a safe
journey home
SLTC and M Capponi will be in
reception for any queries
• Year 9 Parents Evening - Thursday 19th March 2020
• Deadline for completion of options - Monday 23rd March 2020
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