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"Courage & Confidence" | St Madeleine Sophie Barat

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SACRED HEART

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Founded in 1905 by the Sacred Heart Society

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CURRICULUM:

OVERVIEW

DEPARTMENT STAFF

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT:

MR M COUSINS

All teaching staff in subject areas.

KEY STAGE 3

The school aims to provide a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum in accordance with the National Curriculum. Religious Education is at the centre of the curriculum at Sacred Heart and it is taught throughout the school.


At Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9) all students study:

  • Religious Studies

  • English

  • Mathematics

  • Science

  • Art & Textiles

  • Geography

  • History

  • Computer Science

  • Modern Foreign Languages (French, Spanish)

  • Music

  • Drama & Dance

  • Physical Education

  • Technology (Food & Product Design)

During Year 8 some students are given the opportunity to study a second Modern Foreign Language.  All students study Personal Development: This includes RSHE, citizenship, PSHCE, CIEAG and independent guidance, alongside opportunities for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.  This is delivered through appropriate subject lessons, regular workshops throughout the year and within one hour's lesson per fortnight with their personal tutor.

KEY STAGE 4

At Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) all students continue to study:

  • Religious Education

  • English Language and English Literature

  • Mathematics

  • Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Examined as either Trilogy or separate Sciences)

  • Physical Education

  • Personal Development:  RSHE, citizenship, PSHCE, CIEAG and independent guidance, alongside opportunities for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

Also, there are optional subjects which include:

  • Art and Design including Textiles

  • COPE Youth Award Scheme

  • Business

  • Computer Science

  • Ceramics

  • Creative iMedia

  • Dance

  • Food & Catering

  • Geography

  • Health and Social Care (BTEC)

  • History

  • MFL (French, Spanish)

  • Music

  • Performing Arts

  • Product Design

  • Sports Studies

Students are offered a range of subjects from the above list.

KEY STAGE 5

We welcome all students into Year 12 and offer a choice of two programmes of study, together with a Curriculum Enhancement programme incorporating Personal Development.


Vocational programmes of study at varying levels to suit individual student needs.


A Level in Year 12 and 13


At Sacred Heart we offer the following subjects:-

  • Art and Design

  • Applied Human Biology

  • Biology

  • Business Studies

  • Chemistry

  • Computer Science

  • Dance

  • Drama & Theatre Studies

  • Economics

  • English Language

  • English Literature

  • English Language & Literature (Combined A Level)

  • Film Studies

  • French

  • Geography

  • Health & Social Care

  • History

  • Mathematics

  • Music

  • Philosophy & Ethics

  • Physical Education

  • Physics

  • Product Design

  • Science

  • Social Science (Politics, Psychology & Sociology)

  • Textiles


Vocational Programmes:


Students may select from a range of Btec National courses including:

  • Applied Law

  • Child Play and Learning Development

  • Food Studies

  • Health & Social Care

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