Year 9 Options
Please see below a timeline to show this years option process.
Day | Date | Event |
Wednesday | 5 March | Letter home to parents and carers to inform them the options process will start this half term. |
Wednesday | 12th March | Options Assembly – Launch. Mrs Wilson will explain the options process to all pupils and a timeline of events. |
Monday | 17th March | Extended assembly for all Year 9. Subject leaders from option subjects that are new to KS4 will speak about their subjects to help inform all pupils. |
Wednesday | 19th March | Options Assembly – How to fill out the options form. |
Thursday | 20th March | Drop-in session for parents and carers to talk to teachers about option subjects. 3.15-4.15pm in the canteen. Light refreshments will be provided. |
Friday | 21st March | Options form & options booklet issued to all students. |
Friday | 28th March | Options form deadline. All choices must be made and forms returned to form teachers by this date. |
Whilst making GCSE subject choices, it is good to consider how these subjects could link to future pathways in learning and work.
The BBC Bitesize website has information on job related to different subjects
Career pilot is a great place to start with exploring careers. Use the job sectors area to look into different industries or Start with a Subject (e.g. History, Business etc) to see related jobs.
iCould is a website with lots of advice guides for parents and students, but also has a large video collection of people sharing their career stories. You can search this by subject, industry or job role.
Extended Assembly – delivered 17th March 2025
Assembly How to fill out the form – delivered 19th March 2025