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DITCHAM PARK SCHOOL |
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Open Morning Saturday 2nd October 10am-1pm
The senior school provides an environment in which each individual pupil can develop his or her talents and potential to the full. The curriculum is broadly based, discouraging early specialisation, but with an emphasis on the core subjects of Maths, English and Science. It incorporates the National Curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4, with additional material as appropriate. Teaching techniques are varied and interesting with the use of audio visual aids, ICT and educational visits. All pupils are expected to do homework each evening.
Forms 1 and 2 (Years 7 & 8) |
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All pupils study English, Mathematics, Science, French, Latin, History, Geography, Music, Art, Drama, Design Technology, ICT., Religious Education and PE/Games. German is introduced for the first French set in form 2.
Form 3 (Year 9)
Pupils start to study Biology, Physics and Chemistry as separate subjects and begin their ICT GCSE (short course)
Forms 4 and 5 (Years 10 & 11)
Pupils study 10 GCSE subjects. The five compulsory core subjects are English, English Literature, Mathematics, ICT (short course) and a Science. Depending on the pupil's individual interests and abilities, a further five subjects are then selected from:-
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All pupils have 10% of the timetable devoted to PE and Games, and a course in Personal, Social and Health Education is covered in forms 1-3, with Citizenship and Further Education in form 5, since the school believes that it is important for young people to consider and debate issues which affect them as individuals living in the wider community. Besides the classroom curriculum, pupils are required to participate in a wide range of extra curricular activities, which mainly take place during the lunch breaks. |
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Many pupils have extra lessons in music and speech and drama.
Contact Information:
Telephone 01730-825659 Postal Address Ditcham Park School, Ditcham Park, Nr Petersfield, Hants, GU31 5RN, England