Key Stage 4 Options
This page is designed to help our Year 9 students and their parents make the choice of what GCSEs to study in Years 10 and 11.
We hope you find it helpful but if you have any queries please contact Alex Hall on a.hall@harrispeckham.org.uk.
Year 9 Parent Consultation and Options Afternoon, Thurs 4th March
In preparation for the next stage of their education and deciding on what GCSE subjects students would like to study, we would like to invite you to a Year 9 Parent Consultation and Options Afternoon on Thursday 4th March 2021 from 12-6pm.
This will be an opportunity to discuss your child's progress and attainment in all subjects, alongside suitability for options courses they are considering. As you are aware this is an extremely important decision which will not only affect your child’s education for the next two years but also beyond that.
Click HERE to see a letter to parents/carers with further information about the meetings.
It is of the utmost importance that you take this opportunity to meet with your son's/daughter’s teachers in order to discuss his or her performance and option choices for next year. It is expected that students will accompany their parents/carers to the meetings as no lessons will be going on for Year 9 students during this time.
Click HERE for a step-by-step guide on how to book and attend your meetings on SchoolCloud.
If you'd like to see a video about how to use the system please click HERE.
We look forward to meeting with on 4th March. Please do not hesitate to contact either of us should you have any queries in the meantime about using SchoolCloud or the options process.
Yours sincerely
Ms A Hall, Assistant Principal - Year 9 a.hall@harrispeckham.org.uk
Ms K Rogers, Associate Assistant Principal - Parent Engagement k.rogers@harrispeckham.org.uk
Options Booklet
Our options booklet is designed to help you make an informed decision about the courses that can be taken. Also included is information about the compulsory core subjects studied by all Key Stage 4 students.
Click HERE to download the KS4 Options Booklet.
Our Key Stage 4 Curriculum is designed to ensure each student is academically challenged and engaged in their learning. It is rigorous in nature, covering the EBACC, but it also offers the opportunity to study creative or vocational courses.
We feel this balance is something that underpins everything we are trying to achieve. We are committed to providing a curriculum that will:
- Meet individual needs and aspirations
- Be broad, challenging and motivating
- Offer participation in learning to 19 years of age
- Prepare students for a positive role in the future
Find out more about your Key Stage 4 options
Art
Business Studies
Computer Science
Click on the image to see a presentation.
Drama
French
Geography
History
History - options film for Year 9 from Harris Academy Peckham on Vimeo.
Hospitality and Catering
Click on the image to see a presentation.
Media
Music
Psychology
Spanish
Sport
Options information evening
Watch a recording of our options information evening for students and parents on 12th February 2021. Click HERE for a copy of the presentation used during the event.
Good reasons for choosing an option
You are good at the subject.
You think you will enjoy the course.
It fits your career ideas and plans.
It goes well with your other choices.
It helps to give you plenty of choice post 16.
You think you might want to continue studying it post 16.
Your research shows that it will interest you and motivate you to learn.
Bad reasons for choosing an option
Your friends have chosen it.
You think it will be easy.
Someone else thinks it is a good idea.
You like the teacher you have now.
You did not have time to research your options properly.
Key dates
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Friday 12th February 5pm |
Options Information Evening on MS Teams Please log into the meeting using your child’s @hfed.net account to avoid any issues |
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Half Term 15th – 19th February |
Research Read the options booklet Log in to Kudos and take the quizzes to see what subjects you are best suited to or what subjects you need for your career aspirations Talk to friends and family |
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W/C Monday 22nd February |
Options Marketplace on MS Teams Short videos from subject specialists to give students an introduction to the course, including key knowledge and skills that will be developed. |
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Friday 26th February 1.15pm |
Tutor time session Discussion with your tutor on the next steps. |
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W/C Monday 1st March |
Options experiences Videos will be uploaded by staff and students who have already gone through the process giving their personal tips on how to successfully pick option subjects. |
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Thursday 4th March 12-6pm |
Year 9 Parent Consultation and Options Afternoon This will be an opportunity to discuss progress and attainment in all subjects, alongside suitability for options courses selected. |
Information for parents/carers
Click HERE to download a letter to parents.
Below is a short video that we feel will help students and their parents/carers start discussing what options are best for their future aspirations.
Kudos
Log in to our careers software Kudos to help explore where different options subjects can take you in the future or complete the “My Futures” quiz.
Click HERE to visit the Kudos login page or scan the QR Code below.
Your username is firstname.surname (e.g. Alex.Hall). Passwords are set to Kudos1 unless you have changed this previously. If you need help logging in please look at the user guide or email Ms Hall on a.hall@harrispeckham.org.uk.
