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It explains how core subjects and Modern Foreign Languages combine with optional subjects to form the full programme, and details non-examination learning in PE, Religion and Worldviews, and Life Skills. Guidance covers online option selection, timetable implications, and how families and teachers support informed choices.","GCSE Course Guide 2023-2026  \nContents  \nGCSE options 3  \nAdvice for students  3  \nBeyond the classroom  4  \nInformation for parents  4  \nHow to make option choices  5  \nCore subjects 6  \nEnglish Language  7  \nEnglish Literature  8  \nMathematics  9  \nModern Foreign Languages  10  \nIntroduction to Science  12  \n Biology  13  \n Chemistry  14  \n Physics  15  \nOptional subjects 16  \nArt and Design | Fine Art  17  \nArt and Design | Textiles  18  \nBusiness  19  \nDance  20  \nDesign and Technology  21  \nDrama  22  \nFood Preparation and Nutrition  23  \nGeography  24  \nHistory  25  \nInformation and Communication Technology  26  \nMusic  27  \nPhysical Education  28  \nReligious Studies  29  \nNon-examination subjects 30  \nPhysical Education  30  \nReligion and Worldviews  30  \nLife Skills  30  \n2 Disclaimer: Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information within this guide is correct at the time of printing, some details may be subject to change.  \nGCSE options Advice for students  \nIn the first two years of your senior education at Pipers you have studied a wide range of subjects. You have had the opportunity to find out what different subjects entail and where some of your skills and strengths lie.  \nWe are now asking you to start thinking about which subjects you wish to continue to study towards your GCSEs. This is a good point in your school career for you to focus more on what you want to learn and which subjects will be most useful to you as you build towards your chosen career area, by choosing to study some subjects in more depth. This means that in Year 9 you will learn study skills in what we call a pre-GCSE year. Although you won’t start studying towards your GCSEs in most subjects, you will be taught the subject specific skills and learning habits that are needed to succeed when you do start your GCSE courses in Year 10.  \nYou may already have an idea of the career you wish to follow or no idea at all. For this reason it is a very good idea to keep your options open at this stage and pick a broad range of subjects that allow you to take different routes at the end of Year 11.  \nAs well as taking the core GCSEs of English, Mathematics, two Science subjects and one Modern Foreign Language, you need to choose three optional subjects resulting in a total of nine GCSE. In addition, you will follow a non-examination programme in PE, Religion and Worldviews, and Life Skills.  \nThis booklet provides information about all the subjects on offer for the next three years to help you to make your choices.  \nTry to make sure that:  \n• you include any subject required for a career in which you already have a firm interest.  \n• you choose subjects which you enjoy and in which you have reached a good standard.  \n• you discuss possible choices with your family and your teachers.  \nRemember that a broad range of subjects will give you a sound foundation for later study and provide greater choice and flexibility in the future. This is about your future and not about which subjects your friends are studying or which teachers you like. 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