Welcome to Year 9 Pathways Key Elements Of The Process This introductory presentation Introduction (Miss Le Brun Deputy Headteacher) Pathways at The Bicester School (Mr Hollindale Assistant Headteacher) Taster sessions Friday 13th
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Welcome to Year 9 Pathways<br>
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Key Elements Of The Process This introductory presentation
Introduction (Miss Le Brun – Deputy Headteacher)
Pathways at The Bicester School (Mr Hollindale – Assistant Headteacher)
Taster sessions
Friday 13th February - Pathways booklet issued/Pathways Choices Forms issued<br>
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Year 9 Pathways Process: Preferences need to be completed on the online Pathways Choices form
To be completed no later than Friday 20th March
Between now and 20th March
think carefully
read the Pathways booklet/do your own research
access advice and support available in school
…………in order to ensure you make informed selections.<br>
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GCSE or BTEC? GCSEs
linear so all assessment at the end of Yr11
BTECs
Learning is sectioned into specific units
Only one external exam
Further assessment via written assignments completed in specified exam windows.<br>
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Which subjects? Do choose subjects for these reasons:
I’m doing well in the subject
I enjoy learning in the subject
The subject “fits” with what I want to do after year 11
The style of learning suits me<br>
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The process of making your choices….<br>
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Pathways Allocation to a pathway based primarily on:
Current academic attainment and progress
Attitude to learning<br>
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How do the pathways differ?<br>
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How can I tell which pathway I have been assigned to?<br>
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Compulsory Subjects in all pathways: English Language
English Literature
Maths
Science
Personal, Citizenship, Health and Social Education
Religion & World Views
PE (core)<br>
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Pathways (category 1) Compulsory subjects include:
Spanish or French (pre-selected)
Geography or History (choice)
May also include option to study Triple Science
+ 1 or 2 further choices<br>
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Pathways – (category 2) Compulsory subjects include:
Geography or History (choice)
May also include option to study Triple Science
+ 2 or 3 further choices<br>
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Pathwayqueries@thebicesterschool.org.uk<br>
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The Open Choices Important Note: We will endeavour to match students’ preferences as closely as possible but cannot guarantee to be able to do so in all cases 3-D Design
Art
Business Studies
Creative Media (BTEC)
Digital IT (BTEC)
Drama
Food
Geography Graphics
Health & Social Care (BTEC)
History
Music (BTEC)
Philosophy & Ethics
Physical Education
Sport (BTEC)
Triple Science<br>
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Year 9 Taster Day Thursday 5th March
Opportunity for our Year 9 cohort to experience the life of a KS4 student.
Chance to participate in Option lessons and ask questions.
Gaining an insight into the demands and expectations of individual subjects.
Making sure pupils select the right subject.
Prevent any changes in September.<br>
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Which subjects? Do not choose subjects for the following reasons:
My friend is doing it
I like the teacher
I think it will be really easy
Not much work
All practical – no writing<br>
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Reminder of key messages... Check you have received a digital copy of the Pathways booklet.
You will receive your online Pathways form 13th February.
Read through the options booklet pages for any subjects you might be interested in studying
Access in-school advice and support if you want to discuss whether a subject is right for you or you have questions not covered in the other documentation – this evening is a great opportunity to have those conversations.
Complete the Pathways Choices Form online, no later than Friday 20th March.<br>
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Rooming arrangements PERFORMANCE HALL
French/Spanish
Geography
History
Science
+ Careers SPORTS HALL
3-D Design/Art/Graphics
Business Studies
Creative Media (BTEC)
Digital IT (BTEC)
Drama
Food
Health & Social Care (BTEC)
Music (BTEC)
Philosophy & Ethics
Physical Education (GCSE)/Sport (BTEC)<br>
