Curriculum - Senior School
Key Stage 3 Years 7-9 (Age 11-14)
In years 7, 8 and 9 there are 2 forms and subjects are taught mainly in form
groups with some setting. Girls in these year groups follow, National Curriculum
Courses in Religious Education, Art, Design Technology (including resistant
materials, food, textiles and information technology), Drama, Dance, French,
Geography, History, Mathematics, Sciences, Music, Physical Education, and
Welsh (Second Language).
Year 9
Towards the end of Year 9, after consultation between staff, pupils and parents,
girls make choices regarding their GCSE Courses which are in keeping with
their interest and ability. Care is taken to ensure that career aspirations
are protected whenever possible within budgetary constraints.
Key Stage 4 - Years 10 - 11 (age 14 -16 )
Girls take up to ten subjects at GCSE which are chosen in year 9. The curriculum
in these years is directly related to GCSE Examinations, and girls can choose
from a range of optional subjects in addition to the core. subjects of English,
Mathematics, Sciences, Religious Education, Physical Education and Welsh.
The Sixth Form ( Year 12-13 )
In the Sixth Form students usually follow a two- year course studying four
subjects to 'AS' Level, with three subjects in the second year to A2 Level.
A course of lectures forms part of our Sixth Form Curriculum. The aim of this
course is to encourage students to explore in a mature way some of the questions
of life and to see in faith how we cope with them. Each student participates
in an afternoon of physical pursuits with a programme of activities specifically
designed for them.
Year 12 Students are encouraged to participate in the very successful Young
Enterprise Scheme.
Careers Education.
A Personal and Social Education programme is followed by an year groups. Vocational
education is an integral part of this programme with particular emphasis on
careers education in Years 9, 10 & 11 and is also reinforced through a programme
of work experience in Year 10 and Year 12.
Language Policy
The School has a policy for developing pupils language, which recognises that
success in school subjects is likely to be greater if pupils are encouraged
to practise their language skills within an curriculum areas.
The School actively promotes the Welsh Language and culture in accordance
with the National Curriculum, as wen as reflecting its position within the
local community. The School is developing its participation in the Urdd Movement
