KS3 (ID 1045)

• Art
  Art

  Department Intent

  To develop passionate, independent and creative thinking individuals who can utilise a wide range of skills to express their appreciation of Art, Craft and Design.

  

• Drama
  Drama

  Department Intent

  To develop in students a lifelong love of Drama and Performance. To create a safe environment in which students can express themselves with confidence, develop teamwork and communication skills.

  

• Science
  Science

  Department Intent

   To provide students with the tools to understand science and its relevance in the modern world, and be able to think critically and evaluate information presented to them in a variety of media.

  

• Maths
  Maths

  Department Intent

   To encourage students to become accurate, efficient, and flexible problem solvers and ensure students have the necessary core Mathematical knowledge and skills to prepare them for the modern and changing world.  

  

• MFL
  MFL

  Department Intent

  To create enthusiastic and independent learners with long-life language skills, and a developed global cultural awareness, through a learning environment that encourages students to feel confident about taking risks and developing informed opinions about the world around them.

  

• English
  English

  Department Intent

   To encourage critical thinkers who can confidently communicate a viewpoint to a variety of audiences through different mediums and for students to demonstrate empathy, collaboration and a sense of identity that will inform social, political and cultural awareness.

  

• History
  History

  Department Intent

  To cultivate student interest in the past and the decisions made by different societies and people. For students to be confident in explaining themselves, their points of view on historical events and be critical of the information they receive, ensuring that they are able to fact-check, and analyse information before forming their own opinion.

  

• ICT
  ICT

  Department Intent

  To provide students with the necessary skills for the ever changing digital world. To stimulate their interest within and beyond the classroom and empower students with advanced computing skills for modern society.

  

• Geography
  Geography

  Department Intent

  To inspire a love of both human and physical geography and the wider world. For students to develop a broad understanding of relevant local, national and global issues, so that they have the confidence to play an active role in the challenges of the future and be resilient, global citizens, who thrive on challenge.

  

• Music
  Music

  Department Intent

  For students to develop a lifelong love of Music as a result of their exposure and involvement in a wide range of musical experiences in a range of roles including performer, director and composer.

  

• Religious Studies
  Religious Studies

  Department Intent

  To develop critical thinking skills and the ability to challenge preconceived ideas, beliefs and world views. To promote tolerance and respect through exploration of world faiths and evaluation of different cultures, beliefs and world views and for students to develop their own thinking on a variety of philosophical, religious and ethical issues and in doing so encourage them to always question the answers.

  

• DT
  DT

  Department Intent

  To encourage students to use creativity and imagination to design and manufacture products that solve real problems within a variety of contexts, considering students’ own and other’s needs, wants and values, environmental impact and ethical choices. Facilitate learning to allow students to become resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens.

  

• PE
  PE

  Department Intent

  To provide engaging and enjoyable experiences in a range of activities in order to develop students’ character and resilience whilst developing an understanding of the importance of physical activity in maintaining social, physical and mental health and in doing so, strive to encourage lifelong participation.