Yateley School Y9 Options
  • Yateley School – Year 9 Options
Quick links:
  • Core Subjects
    • Core PE
    • English
    • Mathematics
    • Science
  • Option Subjects
    • 3D Product Design
    • Art and Design
    • Business Studies
    • Child Development
    • Computer Science
    • Dance
    • Drama
    • Food and Nutrition
    • French
    • Geography
    • German
    • Graphics
    • History
    • Music
    • PE (GCSE)
    • Religious Studies
    • Sport BTEC
  • Helpful Resources
    • Course Guide
    • Make Your Choices (SIMS Online)
    • Q+A Live (Mon-04-Jan-21)
Yateley School Y9 Options

Welcome to the Y9 Options Website

Options Video 2025

Introduction to Options (Mr Hill)

Want to see it all?

View ALL Option Subjects

in one great video!

Core Subjects [all students will take]

Most students will take five or six Core GCSEs: 1x English Language, 1x English Literature, 1x Mathematics, and either Science “Trilogy” (2x GCSEs) or Science “Triple” (3x GCSEs). Science: Choosing Trilogy science or Triple science is an option choice. Unfortunately, due to Science Triple being very new, there is no video recorded for it as yet.

Core PE

The aim of Key Stage 4 Physical Education is to discover alternative activities that help to maintain your wellbeing, with an emphasis not only on the physical elements of the subject. We promote positive attitudes for a lifetime of Physical Activity, in any route the students wish to take.
Core PE Resources

English

The English department aims to develop higher-order reading and critical thinking skills that encourage genuine enquiry into different topics and themes. Students will draw upon a range of texts as reading stimulus and engage with creative as well as real and relevant contexts.
English Resources

Mathematics

The Maths department aims to challenge and inspire students to build logical, independent thinking skills, enabling a strong mathematical foundation to develop for every student, supporting success throughout the curriculum and throughout life.

Mathematics Resources

Science

We study Science because Science is about understanding. Understanding of how everything works, our place, impact, role and responsibilities in the Universe. We provide a stimulating, engaging and intellectually challenging learning environment.May the force be with you!
Science Resources

GCSE Option Subjects

Most Year 9 students will choose four option subjects to carry forward into GCSE study.

All students will choose between French, Spanish, German, History and Geography, alongside three “Open Choice” subjects. Remember: choosing a language and a humanity is an important step in your academic future as it means you would be achieving the the Ebaccaleureate; a combination of subjects that is becoming increasingly popular/necessary in the UK.

The Ebacc option choice for students is therefore:

1x Geography/History

1x French/German/Spanish

2x Subjects of further interest

3D Product Design

3D PD is a creative and technical subject which involves designing, making and problem solving, innovating for improvement. Students will be introduced to a range of design, modelling techniques and CAD packages as well as being able to work in Polymers, Paper and Board, Timbers, Textiles and Metals.
3D Product Design Resources

Art and Design

Art is about providing opportunities for students to develop their creativity by developing their skills and confidence while allowing them to experiment and take risks. It is our desire that our students become confident and creative learners who can work independently and develop their own personal ideas.

Art and Design Resources

Business Studies

The Business Studies department aims to ensure that our students can go out into the dynamic business world with the attributes necessary to be successful employees and leaders. Students will be entrepreneurial, independent learners, confident presenters and strong team players!
Business Studies Resources

Child Development

The Child Development department aims to provide our students with the opportunity to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to the roles and responsibilities connected to child development from conception to the age of five in a variety of settings.

Child Development Resources

Computer Science

The aim of this course is to help students to develop problem solving skills that support their success throughout the curriculum, to ensure each student has an understanding of different types of programming language and that they are able to program to understand how technology works.

Computer Science Resources

Dance

The Dance Department offers a powerful and expressive subject to study at GCSE level. It encourages students to develop their creative, physical, emotional and intellectual capacity, whatever their previous experience in the subject.

Dance Resources

Drama

The Drama department aims to deepen students knowledge and application of performance skills in order to be innovative, creative, theatre makers as well as performers. We want to prepare students for an ever changing world by sharpening their ability to work as a team (both as directors and collaborators)!

Drama Resources

Food and Nutrition (GCSE) / Catering and Hospitality (BTEC)

Food preparation and nutrition gives students a sound knowledge of the importance of maintaining a healthy balance of nutrients in our diets and the importance of food safety, thus developing essential life skills.

Food and Nutrition (GCSE) / Catering and Hospitality (BTEC) Resources

French

The Languages curriculum at Yateley School intends to provide a rich and varied experience to enable all pupils to develop their linguistic ability and confidence. We offer the pupils plenty of regular opportunity to express their opinions on a variety of topics in both spoken and written tasks, with a key focus on spellings and pronunciation

French Resources

Geography

The Geography department aims to stimulate an interest and sense of wonder about places. We want students to make sense of the complex and dynamic world that they live in and to appreciate different societies and cultures. This inspires students to think about their own place in the world and their responsibilities to other people and the environment.
Geography Resources

German

The Languages curriculum at Yateley School intends to provide a rich and varied experience to enable all pupils to develop their linguistic ability and confidence. We offer the pupils plenty of regular opportunity to express their opinions on a variety of topics in both spoken and written tasks, with a key focus on spellings and pronunciation.
German Resources

Graphics

Graphics enables students to think creatively, converting ideas and raw materials into the products and services that we all need and use every day of our lives. Students use the iterative design process to develop innovative solutions to design problems and will be introduced to a range of design, modelling techniques and CAD packages.
Graphics Resources

History

Studying GCSE History will help you to answer important questions such as: Learning about past events and the people who’ve influenced history will allow you to understand how the world got to the point it’s at now and how it will continue to develop in the future.
History Resources

Music

The Music department aims to provide our students with performing, composing, listening and appraising skills in order to ensure that they become all-rounded musicians. We build confidence and prepare our students for an ever changing world, ensuring their place in it as productive and valuable individuals.
Music Resources

Physical Education (GCSE)

The Physical Education department aims to provide our students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in an ever-changing sports society. Students gain dynamic skills for further education and go out into the sporting industries with the attributes necessary to be successful employees and leaders.

Physical Education (GCSE) Resources

Religious Studies

Religious Studies provides opportunities for learners to understand more about the world, the religious challenges it faces and our place within it. It will develop your competence in many skills and approaches whilst enabling you to become religiously informed and thoughtful, engaged citizens.

Religious Studies Resources

Download our Course Guide

KS4-Options-Booklet-2025Download

Make Your Choices

Options selection week takes place in January 2025 via Paper Copies of the Options Form, distributed in Tutor Time.

Year 9 Parents’ Evening and Options Evening

Our Parents’ Evening takes place on 28 November 2024. If you have questions after this date then please contact the school via admin@yateley.hants.sch.uk

Parents’ Evening Booking System

© 2020 Yateley School. All Rights Reserved.
  • Privacy Policy
© 2020 Yateley School. All Rights Reserved.

Register

Login

Lost your password?