Curriculum
The curriculum at Newland School for Girls provides our students with the opportunity to achieve academic excellence, to develop an appreciation of culture and cultural diversity and to participate actively in life with a respect for self, the local community, the wider world and the global environment.
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Our curriculum is designed to give every student the platform they need to go on to study at college, Sixth Form, or to go into training when they leave school. We work hard to ensure that every child, whatever their ability, achieves their full potential through a broad and balanced curriculum.
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Key Stage Three​
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At Key Stage Three (Years 7-9) the curriculum includes thematic approaches to learning in addition to focusing on core subjects.
The curriculum includes:
• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• French
• Humanities (Geography, History, and Religious Studies)
• Art & Design
• KS3 Rotation (Food Technology, Textiles, Computing & IT and Health)
• Music
• Drama
• Physical Education
At key stage four (Years 10 and 11) all pupils study a core EBacc-centered course
and have the ability to choose 3 of their subjects.
The curriculum includes:
• English Language
• English Literature
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Combined or Separate Sciences
• Humanities – either History or Geography
• A Modern Foreign Language or a Vocational Qualification which includes Childcare and Creative IMedia
• PSHE and Careers
• Physical Education
• An additional two chosen subjects from the option choices
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Key Stage Four
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At key stage four (Years 9,10 and 11) all pupils study a core EBacc-centered course and have the ability to choose 3 of their subjects.
The curriculum includes:
• English Language
• English Literature
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Combined or Separate Sciences
• Humanities – either History or Geography
•A Modern Foreign Language or a Vocational/Technical Qualification which includes International Studies
• PSHE and Careers
• Physical Education
• An additional two chosen subjects
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Choices
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Pupils complete their studies by choosing from a range of subjects to gain further GCSE or vocational qualifications.
These courses are challenging and develop valuable skills in communication, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, business awareness and entrepreneurship. This range of subjects not only stimulates and interests pupils during their key stage four studies but will give them the foundation they need to make their own career or educational choices when they leave Newland School for Girls.