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Bookmark not defined.  \nArt 12  \nBiology 17  \nChemistry 22  \nChinese (Mandarin) 25  \nComputer Science 28  \nDrama 32  \nEconomics 38  \nElectronics 42  \nEnglish 45  \nFrench 50  \nGeography 53  \nGerman 57  \nHistory 59  \nLatin 66  \nMathematics 69  \nMusic 77  \nPhotography 81  \nPhysical Education 85  \nPhysics 89  \nTheology and Philosophy 93  \nSpanish 98  \nIntroduction  \nOur purpose in giving you choice of subjects at the end of Year 8 is to allow you to spend 3 years studying a broad programme of subjects in great depth. Making these options choices now allows us to reduce your class sizes, to offer you new programmes of study, to give you further time for character education through your Floreat programme and to enable you to specialise in a range of subjects that most provoke your curiosity.  \nWe offer a wide range of courses at Key Stage 4 (GCSE) ensuring that there is an excellent quality of curriculum provision. The subjects we offer are intended to ensure that you acquire a breadth of knowledge and skills that are crucial in terms of future progression. It is therefore important for each Reading School pupil to choose a course programme that is balanced and meets their individual needs, rather than there being any singular ‘best’combination.  \nA few years ago , all subjects across the country were radically overhauled. The old A*-G grading system of your parents’ era is no more, being replaced with the new 1-9 grading system. The new GCSE examinations are more difficult, and access to the top grades of 8 and 9 is more challenging than ever before. Your teachers are well-placed to enable you to achieve your potential.  \nThe following information gives as much detail as possible about each of your courses, including the options available to you. Your final decision regarding options is required by the Easter holidays , and your option choices should be made via the online form, the link for which has been emailed with this guide. Please continue to discuss potential options with parents, form tutors, Careers Adviser and subject teachers and complete the Options Form online in consultation with your parents by April 18th (date TBC) .  \nWe ask you to choose those subjects which you enjoy most, which inspire curiosity and present you with a healthy challenge. We recommend that you choose a programme that keeps your options open and broad, rather than narrowing too early. The academic curriculum is of crucial significance because of the very nature of Reading School as an academically selective school. However, the character curriculum is equally important in order to produce active, responsible citizens through the nurturing of integrity, citizenship, bodily/mental health and leadership.  \nDuring Years 9-11, you should continue with a broad and balanced range of new and existing co-curricular activities both within and beyond the school gates. Not only do these give you a well-deserved break from your academic studies, but they endow you with virtues such as determination and teamwork that, at Reading School, we believe to be equally as valuable for your future as academic results.  \nGood luck with all the adventures that lie ahead!  \nMr G Fairchild  \nAssistant Headteacher (Quality of Education) Reading School  \nT: 0118 9015600  \nE: [gfairchild@reading-school.co.uk](gfairchild@reading-school.co.uk)  \nThe Reading Way – Graduate profile  \nThe graduate profile below illustrates how the intent of the Reading Way is linked explicitly to the school values of Excellence, Integrity, Leadership and Community.  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Via Redingensis | \u003Cbr>Our Graduates | Competencies |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Excellence |  |  |\n| KS3 Imaginative: | Men","cbCaihGDfgQX0IkL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihGDfgQX0IkL","pdf",1292081,100,"English","# Introduction\n## The Reading Way – Graduate profile\n## Making choices\n## Key Stage 4 curriculum\n## Character curriculum\n## Curriculum options\n## How can parents help?\n## Subject curriculum overview\n## Ancient History\n## Art\n## Biology\n## Chemistry\n## Chinese (Mandarin)\n## Computer Science\n## Drama\n## Economics\n## Electronics\n## English\n## French\n## Geography\n## German\n## History\n## Latin\n## Mathematics\n## Music\n## Photography\n## Physical Education\n## Physics\n## Theology and Philosophy\n## Spanish","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of choosing subjects at the end of Year 8 for Key Stage 4?\",\"answer\":\"It allows pupils to study a broad programme of subjects in depth across Years 9–11. Early choice also supports smaller class sizes and new programmes of study, alongside character education through the Floreat programme.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the guide describe GCSE grading for the new assessment system?\",\"answer\":\"It explains that the previous A*-G system has been replaced by the 1–9 grading system. It also notes that the new GCSE examinations are more difficult and access to top grades 8 and 9 is increasingly challenging.\"},{\"question\":\"How can parents and pupils complete the Key Stage 4 options process?\",\"answer\":\"Pupils are directed to discuss potential options with parents, form tutors, Careers Adviser, and subject teachers. Options are submitted via an online form linked in the guide email, with a stated target by April 18th (date TBC).\"}]","Key Stage 4 Curriculum Guide - Years 9 - 11 - September 2024-2025 | PDF",252]