For details of our currciulum information please select the relevant information below.
St Augustine's follows the national curriculum set down by the govement but there is much more to what we offer than simply meeting legal requirements. We believe that, given the right curriculum and learning opportunities, every young person can succeed. Our principles for determining the curriculum can be found at the bottom of this page.
Year 9 Options
It may seem like no time at all since your child first set foot into St Augustine's and yet here they are in Year 9 having to select their GCSE options already. You can help them make the right choice by discussing future career pathways and option choices using the information below to help.
Work Experience Year 10
Year 10 take part in a 1 week work placement in industry; forms and information can be found on the pupils page .
Our Curriculum
Is broad and balanced
Pupils should be able to develop intellectually, creatively, socially and physically. All students should have the opportunity to follow all subjects of the national curriculum at KS3, including PSHE, up until the end of Year 9. While some subjects may bring GCSE topics forward into KS3 the school does not believe that early option choices encourages a broad and rich curriculum experience.
Is suited to the wide range of needs of our pupils
All pupils, of whatever ability, should follow courses that are accessible yet suitably challenging to allow them to fulfil their potential. Additional resources will be provided for those pupils who find the curriculum most challenging.
Provides enjoyment, boosts self-esteem and raises aspirations
The curriculum should motivate all students to want to learn and succeed. It should allow the God-given variety of gifts and talents to flourish for all pupils. This incorporates a full extra-curricular programme that encourages pupils to take part in the wider life of the school.
Promotes spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
All students should develop as confident young Catholic women and men who will play an active part in society as well-rounded citizens through the totality of their educational experience.
Encompasses the acquisition of personal, learning and thinking skills
All subjects will emphasise the importance of these skills through cross-curricular activities, developing resilience, independence, curiosity and engagement.
Emphasises the importance of Literacy and Numeracy
All students are able to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in Literacy and Numeracy in all subject areas as well as through discrete lessons in English and Maths.
Prepares young people for the future
All students should be equipped with the knowledge, skills and understanding to achieve as highly as possible at Key Stage 4 which in turn will allow them to access the courses and qualification routes that best suit them.
