Pupils will continue to study all aspects of Mathematics; Number, Algebra, Shape Space and Measure and Handling Data.  The GCSE syllabus is changing in September 2006, when this is finalised the department will pick the course that best suits the needs of the pupils.

All students will study English Language, English Literature will be offered as an option.

Three courses will be offered in Science:

• Separate Sciences (equivalent to 4 GCSEs)
• Double Award Science (Core Science and Additional Science – 2 GCSEs)
• Core Science and Entry-Level Science

At individual interviews pupils will be informed of the most appropriate course and other options available to them.

All pupils must choose one course from this section:

• Dance
• Drama
• Music
• Expressive Arts

A second choice may be made in the Options section providing students do not select BTEC Performing Arts from the Vocational Subjects.

To maximise your potential in the arts, Expressive Arts is offered to all students.  It is an activity and creative course allowing students to use skills learnt in Dance, Drama, Music, Art and English to make an arts presentation.

Over the years certain combinations of arts have been very successful.  These are

1. Visual and Verbal Arts
2. Dance, Drama and Verbal Arts (Performance)
3. Music and Verbal Arts

Your teachers will know where you will do best.

Whilst there are 3 ways to study Expressive Arts in Clifton, you can only choose Expressive Arts once as which ever route you follow is still ‘Expressive Arts GCSE’.

For example if you choose Expressive Arts & Visual and Verbal’ in the Specialist School block you cannot choose Expressive Arts Performance as another option.  If in doubt, check with Mrs Reed or Mrs Keay.