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The Year 9 curriculum is knowledge-rich and aims to equip all of our students with the knowledge , skills and experiences that they need to be successful people and have better lives. This is underpinned by a culture that places a high value on literacy and vocabulary , which are both crucial to academic achievement , future learning and employment.  \nStudents will develop independent learning , thinking skills , creativity and learner resilience through a wide variety of subjects and topics. Our Year 9 curriculum builds on the knowledge students have learnt in Years 7 and 8 and enables learners to gain the competences required to prepare them for the future GCSE and vocational curriculum requirements.  \nStudents will also learn about the personal and social issues which challenge them as young adults in today’s society. They will study an hour of APEX (Achieving Personal Excellence) per week and these lessons focus on aspects of personal , social , health and economic education. These lessons develop students’ personal development alongside teaching them the importance of British values. APEX is designed to develop our students into thoughtful , responsible and informed members of the community who are prepared for life beyond school.  \nAPEX  \nArt Computing  \nDesign & Technology  \nDrama English Geography  \nHistory Maths  \nModern Foreign Languages Music  \nPhysical Education Religious Studies Science  \nMiss R Brigham  \nMiss E Appleby  \nMr D Arrowsmith-Cooper Mrs R Knight  \nMr A Colley DR K Compton Mrs C Vicary  \nMrs A Burnitt  \nMrs C Hogben Ms L Pearce  \nMr B Couper  \nMr A Duke  \nMrs L Corn  \nMrs R Backhouse  \nAPEX   \nThe APEX curriculum aims to develop students’ personal development , alongside teaching the importance of British values. APEX is designed to develop our students into thoughtful , responsible and informed members of the community who are prepared for life beyond school. Students will explore how they can keep themselves safe and make considered choices about their personal development and well-being.  \nThe APEX programme will have one dedicated hour per week in Year 9 which will focus on the following get topics:  \n\n| Autumn | Spring | Summer |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Identity and Diversity\u003Cbr>Students will learn about the impact a local , national and global community can have on citizens of the world as well as understanding the importance of global charities. | Careers and Finance\u003Cbr>Students will learn about the school options processes and potential next steps after school. Students will develop an understanding of various career paths , the importance of transferable skills , networking and relationships with others. | Healthy Living\u003Cbr>Students will learn about the continued emphasis on mental health and well-being , alongside physical health and fitness. They will look at the effects of excessive screen time , eating disorders and negative body image on a healthy lifestyle. |\n| Relationships and Sexual Education\u003Cbr>Students will learn about the importance of consent and safety in all types of relationships. | Risk and Safety\u003Cbr>Students will learn how to manage difficult situations they may encounter in life. This unit will have a big focus on types of exploitation. | Sustainability\u003Cbr>Students will learn about the Sustainable Development Goals set out by the United Nations. They will work on a project designed to encourage others to live a more sustainable life. This project will link to the global citizenship content covered earlier on in the year. |\n\nOur Year 9 Curriculum goals:  \n To provide age appropriate PSHE ( Personal , Social , Health , Economic) for our students so they can make safe and considered choices about their personal development and wellbeing  \n To provide effective healthy lifestyle education to a","cbCaisSr6Ysznkjg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisSr6Ysznkjg","pdf",11139008,24,"English","# Welcome\n# APEX\n## APEX curriculum aims\n## APEX weekly themes\n# Year 9 Curriculum goals\n# Art and Design\n## Core strands\n## Autumn themes\n## Spring themes\n## Summer themes","[{\"question\":\"Which APEX topics are taught across the three terms in Year 9?\",\"answer\":\"Autumn includes identity and diversity plus relationships and sexual education, Spring focuses on careers and finance plus risk and safety, and Summer covers healthy living plus sustainability with links to global citizenship and the Sustainable Development Goals.\"}]","Curriculum Guide - Y9 - 2025 | PDF",1790837180]