Introduction to the subject

Welcome Geographers!

Geography is the toolkit to equip you for life in a changing world !

Geography is not only up-to-date and relevant, it is one of the most exciting, adventurous and valuable subjects to study today. So many of the world's current problems boil down to geography, and need the geographers of the future to help us understand them.

Global warming, sustainable food production, natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis, the spread of disease, are just some of the great challenges facing the next generation of Geographers.

What will you learn?

There are three exams, each with their own topics:

Component 1: Global Geographical Issues

Written examination: 1 hour and 30 minutes 37.5% of the qualification ● Topic 1: Hazardous Earth ● Topic 2: Development dynamics ● Topic 3: Challenges of an urbanising world

Component 2: UK Geographical Issues

Written examination: 1 hour and 30 minutes 37.5% of the qualification ● Topic 4: The UK’s evolving physical landscape – including: Coastal change and conflict and River processes and pressures. ● Topic 5: The UK’s evolving human landscape ● Topic 6: Geographical investigations – including one physical fieldwork vistand one human fieldwork visit

Component 3: People and Environment Issues – Written examination: 1 hour and 30 minutes 25% of the qualification ● Topic 7: People and the biosphere ● Topic 8: Forests under threat ● Topic 9: Consuming energy resources

See more here: https://bit.ly/38o97F6

After the course

Choosing geography at school can open the doors to a university degree, either specifically in geography or by combining geography with other A Levels to gain a place on a degree programme in another subject.

An A Level in geography is recognised for its academic ‘robustness’ and, most importantly, it also helps young people into the world of work. We know this is true because so many employers prize the knowledge and skills that studying geography can provide, be it knowing how the world works, planning research and report writing, working in a team, using new technologies and communication skills – and much more.

You will find geographers working in a wide range of jobs, from the City to planning, working in the environment to travel and tourism, or in international charities or retail. As you can see on the attached links, studying geography can help young people achieve careers that are professionally and financially rewarding and also enjoyable.

Visit the Royal Geographical Society to find out more on careers or University courses:

www.rgs.org/geography/choose-geography/careers/finding-jobs-in-geography/

Introduction to the subject

Hello and welcome to GCSE History.

What will you learn?

You will study five exciting units:

The People’s Health c1250-Present

The Norman Conquest 1065-1087

The Making of America 1789-1900

Living under Nazi Rule 1933-1945

History around us - A study of a Cold War nuclear bunker

In History we believe that students learn best when there is variety and we encourage them to be inquisitive. History lessons typically involve:

Asking questions, studying primary sources and interpretations, collaborative work, presentations, reading, writing under timed conditions, debates and discussions, thinking skills activities, sequencing (making connections), chronology exercises, analysis of video, online research and games.

How will this be assessed?

You will sit three exam papers at the end of year Year 11.

After the course

Many of our GCSE students continue to study History at A Level where they study the Russian Revolution and 20th Century British History as well as the Holocaust and the Witchcraze.

History is usually thought of as a facilitating subject. By this we mean History will equip you with skills, such as skills of analysis, that you can use in various areas of work such as the media, law, politics and leadership. However, there are also many jobs relating specifically to History. Have you ever watched a film set in the past? Well, that needed a historian to explain and interpret the past. Have you ever visited a museum or place of historical interest? The heritage and tourism sector employs thousands of people in the UK.

Introduction to the subject

An important part of our core curriculum is the study of different cultures, including their religions. Religion is an inescapable part of our world. It is central to the way our values and social systems have developed over time. Culture, art, laws, and even wars are all shaped by religious perspectives. You cannot understand people, or the world, without understanding religion and world views.

What will you learn?

Religion, Ethics and Philosophy will offer you excellent opportunities to develop your critical thinking skills. It offers a unique mix of textual study, social analysis, and philosophical discussion and debate. Religion, Ethics and Philosophy requires all students to work collaboratively, develop dialogue and look for practical and fair ways of resolving conflicts. We expect students to be open-minded and tolerant of different cultures and views and appreciate the diversity of the world in which they live.

Short Course GCSE (1/2 GCSE Qualification)

This course offers students the opportunity to achieve a Short Course GCSE in Religious Studies. 50% of the course is dedicated to the study of Islam, and a further 50% the study of Christianity. The key topics are:

• Christianity beliefs and teachings.

• The ethics of marriage and family life.

• Muslim beliefs and teachings.

• The ethics of peace and conflict

This course is 100% examination with one exam.

After the course

Religion, Ethics and Philosophy is highly regarded by universities and employers because instead of teaching you what to think it teaches you how to think. It is particularly suitable for anybody hoping to study a humanities or literature based A-levels, or for those interested in a career in law, education, politics, health care, social work or the media. Have a look at this link to explore careers options after gaining a qualification in Religion, Ethics and Philosophy: http://casestudies.reonline.org.uk/