Year 9 Options Evening
6pm – 8pm, Thursday 6th February 2025
Thank you to all Year 9 students, parents and carers who joined us for our Year 9 Options Evening on Thursday 6th February. We hope the evening provided you with lots of information and guidance relating to the choices you are about to make regarding your GCSE subjects.
At present, the National Curriculum prescribes much of your timetable; however, you have now reached the point in your education where you are able to select some of the subjects you wish to study at GCSE level.
The choices that you make now are important and could affect your future opportunities including access to A-Level courses in the Sixth Form that will take you on to university. We advise you to choose a well-balanced programme of study at Key Stage 4 so that you can keep your options open for the future. This will give you greater choice as you go into post-16 courses or into work.
Making the right choices is not easy but with some thought and advice, the process is much more straightforward.
At the Options Evening, students received a copy of the 2025 Options Booklet. If you were unable to attend the event, you can download an electronic copy of the booklet here. This booklet will provide you with information on all the various subject areas; use this booklet and talk to your parents/carers, teachers and others who can help you come to the right decisions about the next stage of your education. Research online and listen to the information given out in assemblies and lessons, and you will be able to make an informed decision for your future.
Details of how to choose your options are included in the booklet. The Options deadline is Friday 28th February. You will have been given a form to complete at the Options Evening, but you can find a printable PDF version of the form here, or download a Word version of the form to complete electronically and email back to us.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions about the Options process or the choices you are making.
