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Curriculum and enrichment



                                                                                                                In Key Stage 3
                                                                                                                We ensure the core skills of literacy and numeracy,
                                                                                                                which act as the foundation for all learning, are
                                                                                                                secure. Students study English, Mathematics,
                                                                                                                Science, Drama, Geography, French or German,
                                                                                                                History, Computer Science, Music, Religious
                                                                                                                Education, PSCHE, Food + Nutrition, Art, P.E.
                                                                                                                and Technology.                                          At SMCC our

                                                                                                                In Key Stage 4                                           curriculum mission
                                                                                                                Students continue to study Maths, English and            is to provide all
                                                                                                                Science with the opportunity to follow the Ebacc
                                                                                                                Pathway. Students choose 4 option subjects to            students with
                                                                                                                match their aspirations. All students also study
                                                                                                                Religious Education, PSCHE, as well as core              a broad and
                                                                                                                PE. We offer a balance of vocational and GCSE            well-sequenced
                                                                                                                subjects at Key Stage 4 to provide pathways for
                                                                                                                all our learners. There is also a sound careers          curriculum, rich
                                                                                                                guidance input.
                                                                                                                                                                         in substantive
                                                                                                                Enrichment Opportunities and
                                                                                                                Extra-Curriculum                                         knowledge and

                                                                                                                Our ‘High Achievers and Talented’ students are           disciplinary skills.”
                                                                                                                offered a varied and challenging programme
                                                                                                                with bespoke events and extension activities. We
                                                                                                                run a selection of activities including after school
                                                                                                                homework and revision clubs, as well as Music
                                                                                                                lessons, sporting activities and a Chess Club.
                                                                                                                Students are encouraged to take part in the
                                                                                                                Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Trips and
                                                                                                                visits include visits to Art galleries, sports tours,
                                                                                                                UK cities, Europe, Uganda and beyond.

                                                                                                                Please look on the website to get a full flavour of
                                                                                                                what we have to offer.
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