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
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Home Economics
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Drama
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Music
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Mathematics
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French
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Financial Capability
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Irish
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Science
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German
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Technology & Design
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Spanish
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Information Technology/ iMedia
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Religious Studies
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Learning for Life and Work / PSE
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Art & Design
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History
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Physical Education
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Geography
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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
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Home Economics (Child Development)
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Art & Design
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Information and Communication Technology
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Business Studies
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Irish
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Double Award Science
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Mathematics
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Drama
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Moving Image Arts
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English
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Music
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English Literature
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Performing Arts
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French
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Physical Education
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Geography
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Religious Studies
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German
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Spanish
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History
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Technology and Design
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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
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Home Economics
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Applied ICT
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ICT
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Art and Design
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Irish
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Biology
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Mathematics
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Business Studies
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Moving Image Arts
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Chemistry
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Music
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Economics
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Physical Education
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English Literature
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Physics
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French
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Product Design
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German
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Religious Studies
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Geography
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Software Systems Development
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Government and Politics
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Spanish
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Health and Social Care
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Technology and Design
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History
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Theatre Studies
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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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