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13/02/20

Students from across the school took part in our Spelling Bee this week 🐝 Find out the winners here -https://t.co/5tOR8aCzy5 https://t.co/GrzRD0GuSJ

12/02/20

During Science Club, Year 7 investigate dilatancy with a non-Newtonian fluid. They had a lot of fun exploring the amazing properties of the Oobleck puddle! https://t.co/FSbeJtJPFt

11/02/20

In coaching time this morning, students have been discussing how they would like the internet to be free from bullying, grooming and trolling. These posters are just a few ways in which they wish they were online. https://t.co/5ALI6uZOMk

10/02/20

Year 9 investigate the factors affecting the rate of enzyme substrate reactions, lots of fantastic results! https://t.co/1GsI083loo

07/02/20

We love how these poly-prints have turned out! 8G have been printing their designs onto fabric this morning, we are really looking forward to seeing the final piece of art in place https://t.co/1iL9Qzyo2t

06/02/20

8V have been investigating the relationship between light intensity and the rate of oxygen production during photosynthesis.The pond weed needed a little encouragement! https://t.co/YmVlQkl1zR

05/02/20

Year 9 GCSE Computing have been learning how to create Turtle graphics using Python. Some excellent results! https://t.co/rT6RRD8u7l

05/02/20

7O developing their movement skills and creating freeze frames in Drama; conveying the emotion of soldiers from the poem 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' by Alfred, Lord Tennyson https://t.co/smMHcjFXZi

04/02/20

7M investigating which reactions were exothermic and endothermic in Chemistry this morning. Thankfully their hands didn't get too warm! 🔥 https://t.co/cto4oFX48p

31/01/20

Year 8 have been working hard in Spanish this week identifying the dangers of social media and using their findings to create some fantastic posters https://t.co/MLsPDGLT5N

31/01/20

How do we describe the process of breathing? 7C have been making models of the lungs in Biology this morning https://t.co/77sgrQvKfp

28/01/20

Still time to apply! Teacher of Mathematics - https://t.co/hQWX1Aq4BN Teacher of Science - https://t.co/w0Kk9MZ67y https://t.co/9U8namhJYf

27/01/20

7P have been experimenting with marble chips and acid in Chemistry today, investigating the conservation of mass https://t.co/qmm7PO6IZS

27/01/20

We are extremely excited and very proud that our Voices of Aureus choir have been invited to perform on the main stage at Wembley in the concert on 17th March. Here they are in rehearsal this morning 🙌 https://t.co/QBK2kqbSTy

24/01/20

Exploring the use of movement skills and passing the focus of the audience in Drama this morning. Every single student in 8G has worked extremely hard, well done! https://t.co/Fmmx2Ybw48

22/01/20

We have two exciting vacancies to join our Teaching Team; Teacher of Mathematics and Teacher of Science. Find out more about these roles: https://t.co/f6OhwbfCkK https://t.co/PLU9sy7mFE

21/01/20

8P have been exploring the conventions of different genres and searching extracts from Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' for evidence of it fitting within the gothic genre 📖 https://t.co/pv6o8nSxiA

21/01/20

Great courage shown by our Year 9 students today in English Language whilst presenting their speeches highlighting Gender Inequality https://t.co/71gEIWqW1T

17/01/20

7M were making observations during a Thermal Decomposition practical in Chemistry today. Don't worry, Copper Carbonate (CuCO3) is meant to go black when you heat it! https://t.co/IASYUFrDBH

17/01/20

7C have been looking at gas exchange in the lungs this morning, carrying out an experiment to raise their breathing rates https://t.co/ZvDLejDCgL

Curriculum Overview

Our Key Stage 3 Curriculum is delivered to our students in Year 7 and our Year 8.

All students experience a traditional and challenging curriculum and all learning is underpinned by our values-based, holistic education.

Our subjects

  • English Language and English Literature - taught by subject specialists as separate subjects
  • Maths
  • Biology, Chemistry and Physics – taught by subject specialists as separate subjects
  • Computing
  • Humanities – History, Geography and RE are taught separately
  • French - in Year 7, Spanish in Year 8. There will be the opportunity to study two languages for Key Stage 4
  • Drama
  • PE
  • Dance
  • Art
  • Design Technology
  • Music

The formal curriculum is enhanced by our Inner Curriculum which includes:

  • Global Citizenship which integrates PSHE and SMSC
  • Careers Education and Guidance

Our Key Stage 4 Curriculum is designed to support all learners by keeping their curriculum broad and balanced.

Current Year 9 GCSE Options:

Compulsary Subjects Additional Subjects
GCSE English Language GCSE Art and Design
GCSE English Literature GCSE Computing
GCSE Mathematics GCSE Drama
GCSE Biology, Chemistry, Physics OR GCSE Music
GCSE Combined Science GCSE Spanish
Core PE GCSE Ethics
Core RE/Ethics GCSE PE
  GCSE Media
  GCSE Geography
  GCSE History
  VCert Interactive Media
  VCert Health and Fitness

Year 8 Options process launches in January 2020. Click here for more details.

If you would like to find out more about our Curriculum, please contact either the Lead Practitioner or Lead Teacher for the subject, or Mrs Powell Our Staff contact details can be found here.


Please click here to view each subject overview