Below are a series of video presentations made by your teachers about each of the option subjects on offer. At Risedale you have the opportunity to study 4 of the following option subjects at Key Stage 4.
Qualification: GCSE
Exam Board: AQA
Exam Board: WJEC Eduqas
Qualification: Vocational
Level 1/2 Technical Award in Engineering
Exam Board: NCFE
Level 1/2 Technical Award in Creative Design and Production
Exam Board: Pearson Edexcel
Level 1/2 Cambridge National in Creative iMedia
Exam Board: OCR
Qualification: 3 GCSEs
Level 1/2 Cambridge National in Sport Studies
Pupils choose 4 subjects, a different one from each of these option blocks. We aim to provide a diverse range of subjects. However, a subject might not run if too few pupils choose it.
As well your option subjects you will also study the following compulsory subjects throughout Years 10 and 11.
Qualification: 2 GCSEs
Non-examined subject
Qualification: Accreditation (up to 6 credits) towards a Level 2 ASDAN Certificate.
Exam Board: ASDAN
For further information about each subject please contact teaching staff directly and for all other general enquiries about the Year 9 Options process please contact Deputy Headteacher, Mr Yates, at Yates.J@risedale.org.uk or Senior Teacher, Mr Kirkbride, at Kirkbride.M@risedale.org.uk - we are always happy to help!
