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Curriculum Overview

Curriculum

Curriculum Overview

Our curriculum is designed to support the pupils while learning, achieving and succeeding.  We work together to build every child’s confidence to develop skills that enable them to study and learn effectively.  During KS3, students build on their skills to develop persistence, focus and intellectual curiosity.  A range of both academic and vocational options provide KS4 and Post-16 curriculums which are designed to suit all needs and have proven to open pathways to further and higher education and employment.   Pupils with Special Educational Needs receive support from specialist teachers who provide appropriate teaching and learning to develop every child’s potential. 

Pupils in Years 8 – 10 follow the Curriculum below: 

Areas of Learning within the Curriculum 

English 

  • Media Education 

  • Drama 

  • Literacy 

 

Mathematics 

  • Financial capability 

  • Numeracy 

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Modern Languages 

Science and Technology 

  • Science 

  • Design and Technology 

  • Information Communication Technology  

 

The Arts 

  • Art & Design 

  • Music 

Environment & Society 

  • History 

  • Geography 

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Learning for Life & Work  

  • Employability 

  • Citizenship 

  • Personal Development 

  • Home Economics 

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Physical Education 

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Religious Education 

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Key Stage 4

The Curriculum at Key Stage 4 (GCSE) aims to continue a broad, balanced and appropriately challenging educational experience which aids progression to A Level or Further Education. 

 

It is school policy that all boys should leave with appropriate externally awarded and nationally recognised qualifications. 

BBMS Core Subjects

  • Mathematics GCSE 

  • English GCSE 

  • ICT GCSE/OCN 

  • Physical Education 

  • Religious Education 

  • Learning for Life and Work  

  • Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance 

GCSE/Equivalent Optional Subjects on offer

General

  • Art and Design GCSE 

  • English Literature GCSE 

  • Further Mathematics GCSE 

  • Geography GCSE 

  • Government and Politics GCSE 

  • History GCSE 

  • Religious Studies GCSE 

  • Science (Single Award) GCSE 

  • Science (Double Award) GCSE 

  • Sociology GCSE 

  • Spanish GCSE 

  • Statistics GCSE 

Applied

  • Applied Science OCN 

  • Business Studies Level 2 First Award 

  • Digital Technologies Multimedia GCSE 

  • Digital Technologies Programming GCSE 

  • Engineering Level 2 First Award 

  • Hospitality Level 2 First Award 

  • IT Applications OCN Level 2 

  • Media Studies GCSE 

  • Music GCSE 

  • Creative Arts and Digital Technology OCN Level 2 

  • Occupational Studies  

  • Engineering 

  • Cooking & Baking 

  • Carpentry & Joinery 

  • Multimedia 

  • Princes Trust – Achieve Certificate/Diploma in 

  • Personal Development & Employability Skills 

  • Personal Success & Wellbeing OCN Level 2 

  • Public Services Level 2 First Award 

  • Skills for Business OCN Level 2  

  • Sports Studies Level 2 First Award 

  • Technology and Design GCSE 

  • Travel and Tourism Level 2 First Award/First Certificate 

Years 13 – 14 - Senior School

The majority of pupils return to school to follow either a two-year Advanced course or a one-year GCSE and Vocational Diploma course. During this time, pupils are motivated to grow personally, socially, and academically, with courses enhanced by specific career guidance sessions aimed at preparing for UCAS applications, as well as Further Education and Higher-Level Apprenticeship opportunities. 

SENIOR SCHOOL CURRICULUM PROVISION 

 

The school provides an extensive selection of subjects to pupils through the consortium partnership with the Belfast Model School for Girls and Mercy College. Additional subject options can be accessed through the North Belfast Area Learning Community. 

Advanced Level Subjects

  • Art & Design 

  • Biology 

  • Business Studies 

  • Chemistry 

  • English Literature 

  • Environmental      Technology 

  • Engineering 

  • Food & Nutrition 

  • Geography 

  • Government and Politics 

  • Health and Social Care 

  • History 

  • IT 

  • Life & Health Science 

  • Mathematics 

  • Media Studies 

  • Music Technology 

  • MIA 

  • Performing Arts 

  • Physics 

  • Public Services 

  • Religious Studies 

  • Spanish 

  • Sociology 

  • Sports Studies 

  • Technology and Design 

  • Travel and Tourism 

GCSE & Vocational Studies

Pupils in the one-year pathway will experience numerous benefits. In addition to achieving their GCSE qualifications, they will acquire practical skills that are directly applicable in the workforce. This pathway will broaden their options for future careers and provide valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth.  

GCSE & Vocational Subjects

  • Information Technology  

  • Employability 

  • Hospitality 

  • Mathematics 

  • English 

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