Dear parents, guardians and pupils,
As you are aware all students in year 8 have to make their GCSE options choices in the next few months, with final decisions in March 2022.
Year 8 students have been already been given some limited explanation on the option process during the Autumn term in the form of presentations and in lesson time with their subject staff.
It is now time to take the process further. On this webpage students and parents/guardians will be able to find information and advice that they will need to make informed and appropriate option choices.
After the compulsory subjects that all students will follow, most students will be allowed to opt for a further four option subjects. This is where your advice, together with student preference and staff guidance will be essential, when ensuring that all students select the right option subjects.
This option booklet sets out the requirements of the courses and outlines what each course consists of and how it is assessed. It also goes over the best reasons for selecting courses and prompts the students to assess which are the most suitable subjects that match their own individual abilities and interests. It is vital for students to be realistic when choosing their subjects whilst at the same time aiming to challenge their progress and development at Key stage 4.
The options timeline, as displayed below, sets out the important dates and deadlines going forward. Please not that a report and a parents evening are listed here, these elements are extremely important to informing all students and parents/guardians about the suitability of a student to subject – both of these aspects will go ahead but we are assessing the best format at present. Final arrangements and dates will be communicated asap.
The aim of this process is to match the appropriate course to the correct students – this will allow students to make the desired progress over the next three years at Llanishen High school. You as parents/guardians play an essential role in this process. All of the information will be set out in the Year 8 webpage section and given to you and the students in the upcoming reports and parents evening. If you have any further questions or need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to contact the year 8 team.
Thank you in anticipation for your support and assistance in this important next step for your child.
The Year 8 Team
Mr Bloor, Ms Hansen & Mr White