Year 9 Curriculum

All classes are mixed ability.

English - see full curriculum

Y9 Terms 1-2	Gothic Fiction
Y9 Terms 3-4	Political Poetry and Protest Writing
Y9 Terms 5-6	Othello

Mathematics - see full curriculum

Y9 Term 1	Ratio and proportion, Angles, Straight line graphs, Algebra
Y9 Term 2	Measurements and conversion, Rounding and Estimation and using a calculator, Standard form, Enlargements
Y9 Term 3	Fractions, Properties of number, Percentages, Data
Y9 Term 4	Pythagoras, Area, Volume, surface area
Y9 Term 5	Inequalities, Calculations, Compound measures, Sequences.
Y9 Term 6	Probability and logic sets

Science - see full curriculum

Y9 Term 1	C1 Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
Y9 Term 2	P1 Energy
Y9 Term 3	B1 Cell Biology
Y9 Term 4	C2 Bonding
Y9 Term 5	P3 Particles
Y9 Term 6	Revision and Biology Investigation

Geography - see full curriculum

Y9 Term 1	Mitigation, adpatation, greenhouse, methane, orbital, bia misinformation, disinformation
Y9 Term 2	Development Measuring development, views on development
Y9 Term 3	Globalisation Evaluating globalisation, impact of fashion industry
Y9 Term 4-Y9 Term 5	Coasts Map work, coastal processes and landforms, impact of erosion, opinions on coastal defences
Y9 Term 6	Think Like a Geographer Critical investigation of a range of isues around the world

History - see full curriculum

Y9 Term 1	World War I
Y9 Term 2	Treaty of Versailles
Y9 Term 3	Dictators
Y9 Term 4	The Holocaust
Y9 Term 5	Women's History
Y9 Term 6	The Race Issue / Cold War / Rwanda

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics - see full curriculum

Y9 Term 1	War and Peace
Y9 Term 2	Ethics
Y9 Terms 3-4	Who owns life?
Y9 Terms 5-6	Philosophy

Drama - see full curriculum

Y9 Term 1	Masks - Physical Theatre Students explore the conventions of mask work using Trestle masks, developing physical approaches to communicate character and tell stories without speech. They learn to use movement, gesture, body language, and point of focus to express emotion and create clear, engaging performances.
Y9 Term 2	DNA by Dennis Kelly - Scripted work Students are introduced to the GCSE script 'DNA' from the National Theatre collection. They explore themes of peer pressure, guilt, and responsibility, using techniques such as status, ensemble work, split staging, and atmosphere to interpret and recreate key moments from the play.
Y9 Term 3	Gory Shakespeare - DevisingStudents explore Shakespeare’s most gruesome plays, using stagecraft and performance techniques to bring dramatic moments to life. They develop skills in characterisation, tension, and stage combat to safely and effectively stage scenes of conflict and intensity.
Y9 Term 4	Kitchen Sink Drama and Stanislavski Naturalism Students explore emergence of Kitchen Drama and the social and historial context of post-war Britain. Students will develop their understanding of Naturalism and Social Realism by working with extracts from British plays. They will learn and apply Stansislavski techniques.
Y9 Term 5	Macbeth - Staging Students are introduced to Macbeth in a practical and engaging way, exploring character, plot, and key themes. Through performance and Staging workshop activities, they develop a deeper understanding of the play they will later study for GCSE English.
Y9 Term 6	Drama Revision Use team work skills and demonstrate a variety of expertise learned in Drama over KS3 such as storytelling skills, evaluating skills, analytical skills, design skills and performance skills.

Music - see full curriculum

Y9 Term 1	Latin Music
Y9 Term 2	Jingles
Y9 Term 3	Baroque Music
Y9 Term 4	Folk
Y9 Term 5	20th Centuryisms
Y9 Term 6	Free performance / presentation

Art - see full curriculum

Y9 Term 1	Observational Drawing: Understanding of varied use of drawing techniques, use of line, composition, use of tone and variety of mark-making, use of pen drawing techniques, use of bracelet drawing, hatching, cross-hatching and stippling.
Y9 Term 2	Paul Klee: Artist research into Klee, understanding of ‘taking a line for a walk’, accurate use of coloured pencil, imaginative use of colour for lettering, accuracy of handling a paintbrush, accuracy of watercolour mixing, understanding of colour theory and formal elements (shape, line).
Y9 Term 3	Graffiti: Understanding of Graffiti theory and styles, accurate drawings of three main styles, accurate application of coloured pencil, imaginative and informed design for final outcome, accurate and attractive application of graffiti concepts in final design.
Y9 Term 4	Pop Art 1: Artist research into Lichtenstein, imaginative and exploratory responses to Lichtenstein’s work, understanding of Pop Art characteristics, accurate copy of complex image.
Y9 Term 5	Pop Art 2: Looking at the work of Wayne Thiebaud, James Rosenquist and Claes Oldenburg. Introduction to 'soft sculptures' and giant everyday objects, approaches to drawing cakes, making paper maquettes, designing and making ceramic cakes.
Y9 Term 6	Art from around the world: Japanese art, First Nation Australian art, Giacometti. Introduction to Hokusai, prints, imagery, woodblock techniques, introduction to First nation Australian art, dreamtime, imagery, maps, natural materials, Giacometti, sculpture, drawing, the gaze.

Physical Education - see full curriculum

Y9 Term 1	Rugby, Badminton, Multi-skills, Climbing/Gymnastics/Fitness, Hockey, Dance, Badminton
Y9 Term 2	Rugby, Badminton, Multi-skills, Climbing/Gymnastics/Fitness, Hockey, Dance, Badminton
Y9 Term 3	Football, Hockey, Climbing/Gymnastics/Fitness, Netball, Multi-skills
Y9 Term 4	Football, Hockey, Cross Country, Basketball/Handball/Invasion Games, Netball, Rugby
Y9 Term 5	Tennis/pickle ball, Athletics, Rounders, Cricket, Tag Rugby, Basketball/Handball/Invasion Games
Y9 Term 6	Tennis/pickle ball, Athletics, Rounders, Cricket, Tag Rugby, Basketball/Handball/Invasion Games

German - see full curriculum

Y9 Term 1	Vorbilder (Role Models)
Y9 Term 2	Musik (Music)
Y9 Term 3	Meine Ambitionen (Ambitions)
Y9 Term 4-Y9 Term 5	Die Kindheit (Childhood)
Y9 Term 6	Rechte und Pflichten (Rights and Duties)

French - see full curriculum

Y9 Term 1	Vive les vacances ! (Long live the holidays!)
Y9 Term 2	J'adore les fêtes ! (I love festivals!)
Y9 Term 3	À loisir (At leisure)
Y9 Term 4	Le monde est petit (The world is small)
Y9 Terms 5-6	Le sport en direct (Live sport)

Computing - see full curriculum

Y9 Term 1	Cyber Security & Legislations
Y9 Term 2	Artificial Intelligence
Y9 Term 3	Internet of Things (IoT)
Y9 Term 4	Advance Programming
Y9 Term 5	Intro to Database Management
Y9 Term 6	Project Based Learning

Design Technology - see full curriculum

Food & Nutrition	Multicultural Cuisine Sausage Rolls & Savoury Swirls: Pastry making Chicken Curry: handling chicken - food poisoning Creating a Pizza: as per Eatwell Guide - breadmaking, shaping, kneading Jambalaya: knife skills and gelatinisation Swiss Roll: whisking methods of cake making, rolling and decorating Own choice: International Dish using the Nutrition Programme Maids of Honour: Rubbing in method and creaming method.
Product Design	Slot Together Product using CAD. Task analysis; research/initial ideas; using 2D Design Software, final design; test model; final model cut using the laser cutter.
Resistant Materials	CAM Toys: health and safety rules in the workshop; theory of CAMS; introduction to materials, e.g. different woods; design 4 different ideas; annotation skills; modelling skills - final design; finish model and annotate what went well and what needs to be improved/developed; making changes to improve design; creating templates for all components; tool demonstration; cutting, shaping, finishing; assembling components.
Fashion & Textiles	Technical Pouch: Health and Safety, continue and extend understanding of using a sewing machine and how to apply different stitches & techniques e.g. Quilting, working with fabric and practical skills e.g. transfer dye and using the heat press.

PSHE - see full curriculum

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Year 9 - Overview