Friday 12th January
A launch assembly with Mrs Groocock (Vice Principal) to introduce the option process to students.
Friday 19th January – Student Mini Marketplace
A student ‘marketplace’ event where older students already studying each option subject will be available to talk to the Year 9s, answer their questions and show the type of work in that subject. On this day, each Year 9 student will be given a copy of the Options Booklet 2024. This will also be available through our website. There will be time with their tutor to look at the options information on the school website, make some notes and write some early questions regarding things they would like to know more about to help them make their decisions.
Thursday 25th January – Options Evening 4.30pm -7.30pm at Redmoor
An opportunity for parents and students to learn more about GCSE opportunities, the option choice process, the various subjects and other relevant information. This marketplace event will showcase the courses offered, with staff and students available to provide information and answer questions. There will also be a summary talk repeated several times throughout the evening.
Please support your child by reading their options booklet with them, reflecting on what you learnt during the Options Evening and watching the information videos for the subjects under consideration.. The videos can be found on the school website under the Options banner. There is a sample options form at the back of the booklet for you to use as a draft
Friday 3rd February
The official options forms will be given out to students.
Friday 16th February
Options deadline -All completed option forms must be returned to school by 10am on this date.
*Please note: any option forms received after this date will of course still be accepted. However, we need to input student choices and then create the option blocks from these. Late forms will not be considered in this process and therefore may increase the chances of that student having clashes and needing to reconsider their choices.*
Whilst this is an exciting time in your child’s education, it can also be a time for concern as students make important decisions about their future studies and we appreciate that this may result in some students feeling a little anxious. We are committed to ensuring that each student receives effective information, advice and guidance so that they can make an informed and considered decision. If you have any queries over this process please make contact with your child’s tutor in the first instance.
