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Art - Key Objectives

 

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Child Development & Care  - Key Objectives

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Computer Science  - Key Objectives

 

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Dance  - Key Objectives

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Drama  - Key Objectives

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Economics  - Key Objectives

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Engineering & Product Design  - Key Objectives

 

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English  - Key Objectives

 

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Food Preparation & Nutrition  - Key Objectives

 

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Geography  - Key Objectives

 

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Government and Politics  - Key Objectives 

Learning plan:

 

Year 12

Year 13

Autumn 1

UK Politics (Paper 1)

  • Democracy and Participation

UK Government (Paper 2)

  • The Constitution

UK Politics (Paper 1)

  • Conservatism
  • Socialism

UK Government (Paper 3)

  • Feminism

Autumn 2

UK Politics (Paper 1)

  • Political parties

UK Government (Paper 2)

  • Parliament

Government and politics of the USA (Paper 3)

  • The Constitution
  • Congress

Spring 1

UK Politics (Paper 1)

  • Electoral systems

UK Government (Paper 2)

  • PM and the executive

Government and politics of the USA (Paper 3)

  • Presidency
  • The Supreme Court

Spring 2

UK Politics (Paper 1)

  • Voting behaviour and the media

UK Government (Paper 2)

  • Relations between branches

Government and politics of the USA (Paper 3)

  • Democracy and participation

Summer 1

UK Politics (Paper 1)

  • Liberalism

Revision and exam preparation

Summer 2

Revision and PPE preparation

Exams

 

Departmental Global Aims:

  • For students to understand their culture, heritage and how they fit into modern day society.
  • To address the mistakes of the past and educate students on how to prevent them in the future.
  • To analyse and debate the systems in place in the UK and consider alternatives (including comparisons with other countries).

 

Departmental Philosophy & Vision:

It is our aim to ensure that our students get the opportunity to investigate government and politics through a diverse and varied curriculum.

Our vision is to develop key skills including:

  • Scrutiny of interpretations and comparison of arguments within an interpretation.
  • The ability to recognise causes, consequences and significance with reference to specific events/scenarios/situations.
  • Awareness of political ideologies, the extent of agreement between political theorists and application of ideas to specific scenarios.
  • Comparison of key elements of government and politics with the structures in place in another country.

This enables our students to fulfil the requirements of the specification by creating:

  • Comparative analyses of interpretations
  • Evaluation of viewpoints and opinions
  • Analysis of the extent of agreement within a political ideology
  • Comparative evaluation of the extent of similarity between UK government and politics and that of the USA

 

Extra-Curricular & Enrichment Activities

Extra-Curricular: Students have the opportunity to participate in (and lead) our Debate Club.

Enrichment: Students are invited to attend an educational visit to the Houses of Parliament

 

Support & Guidance

Homework: 

This is divided into directed and guided independent study.

Directed independent study

  • Homework – exam questions set by teachers
  • Revision for assessments
  • Independent tasks – these are short activities at the end of the PowerPoint for each lesson that we expect students to complete after the lesson.

Guided independent study

  • Extra research – there are links at the end of the PowerPoints for each lesson to websites/articles/videos that would be useful to students
  • Key debates/issues grids – these cover the key debates covered in each unit and students should be annotating them with evidence and analysis for each debate
  • Extra exam questions and rewrites of marked exam questions

 

Reading: Students should be focused on current affairs and keeping a diary/log of what they read/see. Specific examples that are relevant to the specification are to be noted down to be used as evidence for debates/analyses.

History  - Key Objectives

 

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Mathematics  - Key Objectives

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Media Studies  - Key Objectives

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Modern Foreign Languages (French & Spanish)  - Key Objectives

 

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Music  - Key Objectives

Departmental Global Aims:

• Promote enjoyment in music through self-expression, participation and performance in both singing and instrumental activities

• Develop an analytical, creative, and intuitive understanding of the musical elements and appreciation of a wide variety of musical forms

• Promote confidence and skills mastery on a number of different platforms in both composition and performance

• Broaden musical interests and experiences, using their imagination to develop their creativity

• To fully prepare students for the transition between KS3 to GCSE / BTEC Music

 

Departmental Philosophy & Vision:

Music has been at the heart of human existence and is intrinsic to all our lives. It provides us with entertainment and a means of escape. It is a reliever of stress and a language of both personal and collective expression.

As composers, performers, and listeners we discover the place of music in history, culture and time so we can appreciate the significant impact of music in all our lives. Music surrounds us, embodies us and encapsulates our soul. It helps spark imagination or ignite a lifetime of passion. Music stimulates, challenges, and enriches all our lives.

 

Extra-Curricular & Enrichment Activities:

Within the department, the choir, and band clubs after school along with use of practice rooms will be offered to all students.

In addition, students can sign up for 1-1 tuition (via parent pay)

Students will have access to backing tracks via School Gateway and SHMW. Free vocal warm up links will be on Gateway from You Tube. Studying similar characters in other Musicals and drawing comparisons.

 

Support & Guidance:

Homework: Regular homework to consolidate learning or to prepare for lessons.

Active participation in chosen instrument/voice lessons outside of school.

Check the quality of work produced – completed in their own words?

Reading: Provision of Reading Materials: newspaper articles, magazine articles – discussions around music, soundtracks to films, musical theatre.

More resources will be added throughout the term

 

Year 7 

Week

Topic

PC deadline

Assessment

1

 Introduction to Music – why we warm up?

 

 

2

Different types of musical theatre

 

 

3

Hakuna Matata characters & video

 

 

4

Role on the Wall

 

Assessment criteria

5

Assessment prep

 

 

6

Assessment prep / Assessment

 

Year 7 assessment week

7

Assessment

 

Hakuna Matata

October half term

8

Closing the loop

PC1a closes

 

9

Notation & Rhythm – music theory

 

 

10

Notation & Rhythm – treble clef

 

 

11

Recorder booklets and recorders given out

 

 

12

Recorder booklet – xmas carols

 

 

13

Recorder booklet – xmas carols

 

 

14

Recorder booklet

 

Assessment criteria

Christmas

15

Recorder booklet

 

 

16

Assessment prep/assessment

 

Year 7 assessment week

17

Assessment

 

Recorder Stretch & Challenge

18

Closing the loop/feedback

PC2a closes

 

19

Recorder booklet

 

 

20

Recorder booklet

 

 

February half term

21

Instruments of the orchestra

 

Room swap M2

22

Keyboard skills

 

 

23

Instruments of the orchestra

 

Room swap M2

24

Keyboard skills

 

 

25

Instruments of the orchestra

 

Room swap M2

26

Keyboard skills

 

 

Easter

27

Intro to cubase

 

Room swap to M2

28

Protest song

 

 

29

Intro to cubase

 

Room swap to M2

30

Protest song

 

 

31

Intro to cubase

 

 

32

Protest song – intro to project

 

 

May half term

33

Project

 

Year 7 EoY test

34

Project

 

Year 7 EoY test

35

Project performance

 

Project assessments

36

Project performance

 

 

37

Musical Elements

PC3b closes

 

38

Musical Elements

 

 

39

Musical Elements

 

 

Year 8

Week

Topic

PC deadline

Assessment

1

Music Theory

 

 

2

Music for Film

 

 

3

Music for Film

 

 

4

Music for Film

 

 

5

Music for Film

 

 

6

Music Theory in prep for assessment

 

 

7

Music Theory in prep for assessment

 

Assessment criteria

October half term

8

Assessment

 

Create a Leitmotif

9

Assessment

 

Create a Letmotif

10

Feedback for assessment

PC1a closes

 

11

Introduction to Cubase

 

 

12

Cubase

 

 

13

Cubase project

 

 

14

Cubase project

 

 

Christmas

15

12 Bar Blues

 

 

16

12 Bar Blues

 

 

17

12 Bar Blues

 

 

18

12 Bar Blues

 

Assessment on 12 bar blues

19

12 Bar Blues

 

Assessment on 12 bar blues

20

12 bar blues

PC2a closes

 

February half term

21

Ukulele

 

 

22

Ukelele

 

 

23

Ukelele

 

 

24

Ukelele

 

 

25

Ukelele

 

 

26

Ukelele

 

 

Easter

27

Keyboard Skills

 

Room swap to M2

28

Introduction to Chords (review 12 bar blues)

 

 

29

Keyboard Skills

 

Room swap to M2

30

Recap film music

 

 

31

Understanding Underscore

 

 

32

Introduction to Project

 

 

May half term

33

Project

 

Year 8 EoY test

34

Project – Teams quiz on film music

 

Year 8 EoY test

35

Project

 

Project assessments

36

Assessment Week

 

Project assessments

37

Assessment Week

PC3b closes

 

38

Musical Elements

 

 

39

Musical Elements

 

 

Year 9 

Year 9 – Phase 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Silver Arts Pantomime

 

Year 9 – Phase 2 – Music theory/musical elements

 

Mastery Descriptors

 I can read the notes of treble clef

I can describe musical elements in music

I can read the notes of bass clef

I can name instruments from each orchestral  family

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Music Theory

Focus on Sound – Music Theory & Music for Film

Week 1 – Recap on music theory

Week 2 – Music for Film

Week 3 – Instruments

Week 4 – Voice – assessment via Focus on Sound

Week 5 – Cubase

Week 6 – Project work – Music industry

Week 7 – Music Industry

Week 8 – Music Industry

Week 9-11 – Presentation of roles in the music industry

Year 9 – Phase 3 – Project Work

Composition & Performance

 

Form a Band and perform 3 cover songs

Create 3 dance tracks for an EP

Write a song using either Cubase or chosen instruments

 

 

Assessment will be a practical one

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year 10/11

Week

Lesson1

Lesson 2

Intervention

PC deadline

Assessment

1

 Composition Refresh

Composition

Refresh

Composition

 

 

2

Africa

Free Comp

Free Composition

 

 

3

Africa

Badinerie

Comp

 

 

4

Focus on Sound

Focus on Sound

Free Comp

 

 

5

Focus on Sound

Focus on Sound

Free Comp

 

 

6

Focus on Sound

8 marker question

 

 

 

7

Focus on Sound

Set Works

Set Brief title given out

 

 

 

 

October half term

8

Musical Elements

Exam prep

Free comp

 

 

9

Africa

Badinerie

Free comp

 

 

10

Focus on Sound

Focus on Sound

Free Comp

 

 

11

Study Leave

Study Leave

Study Leave

 

PPE – Appraising Paper

12

Study Leave

Study Leave

Study Leave

 

 

13

Component 1 & 2

Component 1 & 2

Component 1 & 2

Pc1 closes

 

14

Component 1 & 2

Component 1 & 2

Finish early

 

Dates set for Recording

 

 

Christmas

15

Free Compositions

Paperwork and piece prep

Free Compositions

prep

Free Compositions

prep

 

 

16

Free composition paperwork & recording uploaded

Free composition paperwork & recording uploaded

Free composition paperwork & recording uploaded

 

Moderation of Comp 2 (free comp)

17

Ensemble / solo  Prep

Ensemble / solo  Prep

Ensemble / solo  Prep

 

 

18

Ensemble / Solo Prep

Ensemble / Solo Prep

Ensemble solo prep

 

Challenge moderation

19

Recording Week

Recording Week

Recording Week

 

Moderation of Comp 1

20

Love Lounge

Set brief prep

Set brief Prep

 

 

 

 

February half term

21

Set brief prep

Set brief prep

Set brief prep

 

Challenge moderation

22

Set brief Recording

Set brief recording

Set brief recording

 

 

23

Recording Week

Recording Week

Recording Week

 

 

24

Clean up Week for absences

Clean up Week for absences

Clean up Week for absences

 

Moderation of Component 2 (set brief)

25

Prep for Component 3

Prep for Component 3

Prep for Component 3

 

 

26

 

 

 

 

Challenge moderation

 

 

Easter

27

Prep for Component 3

Prep for Component 3

Prep for Component 3

 

 

28

Prep for Component 3

Prep for Component 3

Prep for Component 3

 

 

29

Prep for Component 3

Prep for Component 3

Prep for Component 3

 

 

30

Prep for Component 3

Prep for Component 3

Prep for Component 3

 

 

31

Prep for Component 3

Prep for Component 3

Prep for Component 3

 

 

32

Prep for Component 3

Prep for Component 3

Prep for Component 3

 

 

 

 

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Physical Education  - Key Objectives

 

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Religion, Philosophy & Ethics  - Key Objectives

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Science  - Key Objectives

Year 7 & 8

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Social Sciences: Psychology & Sociology  - Key Objectives

Psychology

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Textiles  - Key Objectives

 

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