Year 8 Options
Dear Y8 families,
Welcome to the GCSE options information page. The videos and links below will help to guide you through the options process. You will find a video for both core and options subjects, which give details that will hopefully answer the questions below.
Why should I choose this subject?
- What do scholars think of the GCSE course?
- What will I study?
- How will I be assessed?
- What possible careers could it lead to?
You can also find an electronic version of the GCSE options booklet, which you should have received a copy at school during re-induction week.
The compulsory core subjects are:
- English Language
- English Literature
- Maths
- Science
- Religious Studies
- Core PE.
- The majority of scholars will also study Spanish.
Your child will need to choose from the following options:
1 Humanities Option | 1 Arts Option |
History Geography | Food Preparation and Nutrition Art Music Drama Textiles Computing GCSE PE Product Design |
More information about each subject will be explained to scholars in school as well as sent home and published on this page.
A brief summary of the options timeline is detailed below:
March | Options Launch, employability day, virtual options event and advisor phone calls. Subject information given to scholars during PDS lessons. |
April | Tailored options guidance given in school and choices submitted. |
June | Final options choices confirmed and communicated to scholars and families. |
Subject Introductions
Art
Computer science
Design Technology
Drama
English
Food Preparation and Nutrition
Geography
History
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Religious Education
Science
Spanish
Textiles
Please click the link here to ask any questions you may have about the options process.
