The Annual Report of the Board of Governors’ 2014-2015


SECTION 2: SCHOOL PROVISION 2.1 CURRICULUM PROVISION



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SECTION 2: SCHOOL PROVISION

2.1 CURRICULUM PROVISION


The St. Mary’s curriculum aims to nurture the physical, social and mental well-being of all students, whilst simultaneously enabling students to acquire skills that will equip them better for life. The following section highlights the range of curricular and extra-curricular learning experiences that were provided within St. Mary’s during 2014-15. At all levels, the curriculum was supported by field work, educational visits, talks from guest speakers and participation in projects and competitions organised by the school and other agencies.

KEY STAGE 3


At Key Stage 3 (Years 8-10), all students followed a broad and balanced curriculum. In accordance with the requirements of Northern Ireland legislation, all Year 8, Year 9 and Year 10 students followed the Northern Ireland Revised Curriculum.


English with Library Skills

Home Economics

Drama

Music

Mathematics

French

Financial Capability

Irish

Science

German

Technology & Design

Spanish

Information Technology/ iMedia

Religious Studies

Learning for Life and Work / PSE

Art & Design

History

Physical Education

Geography






KEY STAGE 4


At Key Stage 4 (Years 11-12), all students followed courses of study leading to GCSE qualifications. All students pursued a minimum of nine and a maximum of ten GCSE courses.
The following GCSE subjects were offered at Key Stage 4:


Additional Mathematics

Home Economics (Child Development)

Art & Design

Information and Communication Technology

Business Studies

Irish

Double Award Science

Mathematics

Drama

Moving Image Arts

English

Music

English Literature

Performing Arts

French

Physical Education

Geography

Religious Studies

German

Spanish

History

Technology and Design

In addition, Key Stage 4 students had classes in Learning for Life and Work, Careers and Physical Education.



SIXTH FORM

Sixth Form students may choose to study three or four of the subjects listed below at AS Level. Students who opt to study four subjects at AS Level may continue to do so at A2 Level or, alternatively, they may decide to concentrate on only three of these subjects in the A2 year.


The following A Level subjects were offered at Sixth Form:



Applied Business Studies

Home Economics

Applied ICT

ICT

Art and Design

Irish

Biology

Mathematics

Business Studies

Moving Image Arts

Chemistry

Music

Economics

Physical Education

English Literature

Physics

French

Product Design

German

Religious Studies

Geography

Software Systems Development

Government and Politics

Spanish

Health and Social Care

Technology and Design

History

Theatre Studies

Interested students were offered the opportunity to obtain additional qualifications such as the CCEA Level 3 Key Skills Qualification in ICT or the Northern Ireland Science and Technology Research Institute Gold Crest Award.





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