New Cairo British International School

Programmes of Study

Art Drama English

Geography History ICT

Mathematics MFL Arabic MFL French

MFL German MFL Spanish Music

PE PHSE Science

Standard Arabic

Art Curriculum Year 7

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Portraiture	Year 7 is about confidence-building in Art. Students learn through this topic how to sustain a single topic for a prolonged period of time, to create a worthwhile piece of art. Students concentrate on developing a limited number of skills well, in order to create a piece of work that they can be proud of. We look into the basics of drawing, understanding shapes and tone to create form. They begin by learning about the proportions of a face. They draw portraits of their friends and family from direct observation and study a variety of faces, young and old, using photographs. From here they make self-portrait studies, observing facial features in detail, trying to make a good likeness. Students start to draw what they see instead of what they think they see. Throughout this project, students study the works of several artists who have created self-portraits.
Term 2	Self-Image: Tonal Work	During the second term, students put into practice what they have learnt about portraiture, shape and tone, by working in paint, but in monotone only. They use a broad range of tones to create a good likeness of themselves. The portrait is broken into sections, looking closely at shapes of features on the face, learning how to look objectively and how to create an effective 3-dimensional image on a 2-dimensional surface. Homework studies focus on practising the skills learnt in class, and taking the topic further to include personal interests of the individual students.
Term 3	Self-Image: Colour	Students build upon the skills and knowledge that they have learnt during the first two terms by attempting a large-scale self-portrait in colour. In order to plan for this, they look at portraits by artists who have used different colours and painting techniques. Pupils are encouraged to play with colours and effects in Adobe Photoshop to find alternative ways of creating a portrait. The hope is that at the end of this very structured introductory course, year 7 pupils will feel confident to tackle just about anything in art!

Art Curriculum Year 8

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Landcapes	Students research the work of different artists and complete a number of studies both out-of-doors from direct observation and inside the studio from pictures. Sketching is a valuable skill which is practiced throughout this term. Students work in pencil, pen, watercolour and poster paint to create landscapes and skies. Students learn about composition in landscape. The majority of the work is sketch-book based, to build up a variety of images which can be used in the next topic.
Term 2	Animals In Landscape	Students make studies of animals from pictures, learning how to render pattern and texture with a variety of drawing and painting media. These studies are combined with the landscape studies which they made in term one, where students are required to create an imaginative and creative composition entitled “Animals in Landscape”
Term 3	Perspective and Surrealism	Students in Year 8 are introduced to the principles of one-point perspective. Initially, students are taught how to create a simple interior using one-point perspective. Once this has been mastered, students work outside the classroom to put the theory of perspective to practical use. Students are then required to create an imaginative composition of an interior, including studies from terms one and two within the composition. The composition is based also on knowledge gained from studying the work of Surrealist painters, Rene Magritte and Salvador Dali.

Art Curriculum Year 9

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Living Creatures	Students in Year 9 begin the course by sketch-book work, studying creatures from nature. Charcoal and chalk used on a large scale encourages students to observe shape and form accurately, whilst practising their skills in rendering tone. Students are encouraged to work independently on sketch book work, developing good practice in gathering and recording information. Tonal studies are then translated into 3-dimensional drawings which concentrate on shape, form, and then structure. This is done in preparation for work covered in term two.
Term 2	3-Dimensional Study	Students use the studies made in term one to plan and create a 3-dimensional representation of their creature. Instruction in construction techniques and properties of materials are a pre-requisite to building the structure. Pupils study artists who have used found materials to create sculpture. Pupils work in a range of materials including wire, papier maché and found materials.
Term 3	War	This is a painting project which follows the English Department scheme where students have studied the First World War in lessons. Students are encouraged to plan and create a composition based on any aspect of any war, creating mood and emotion through their use of colour, surface and composition. The topic encourages students to make active use of library resources as opposed to the internet. Pupils are also introduced to artists who have followed the theme of war in their work, and are encouraged to investigate those artists in more depth. The result is a large-scale composition.

English Curriculum

Year 7

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	The spaceship and the Alien Haunted and Hunted	In Year 7, pupils are introduced to a number of basic drama skills through a variety of stimulus, both imaginative and factual.
Term 2	The Motorway (link to Geography) Evacuation (link to English and History)	These skills include freeze-frame, polished improvisation, mime, key words, gibberish and storytelling.
Term 3	Play: ‘Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations’/’Humpty Dumpty’ Exam (based on play) and end of year evaluation	Pupils are also encouraged to develop positive group, pair and independent work skills and are given a practical scripted examination in the summer term.

Topics Covered

Description

Term 1

Narrative: Fairytales

Poetry: Ballads

AT1- Discussion of character and character types, narrative structure, settings, social and historical contexts, genre and convention; reading aloud.

AT2- Reading for pleasure; tracing narrative structure; identifying genre and convention; identifying character types and stereotypes; research into the social and historical context of fairytales and authors; analysis of Shrek as an unconventional fairytale.

AT3- Character profiles; monologues based on inverted stereotypes and conventions; producing own fairytales using conventions of the genre.

AT1- Discussion and performance poetry; mock trial based on a balled; discussion of form and convention.

AT2- Reading for pleasure; identifying form and convention in literary and non literary ballads; identifying the use of poetic devices; using quotation to support ideas.

AT3- Empathetic writing; letter writing; prosecution speeches; writing own ballads.

Term 2	Literature: The Ghost of Thomas Kemp/ Goodnight Mr. Tom Media: Children’s Advertising	AT1- Discussion of character, plot, language, emotional and moral issues; reading aloud; role-play of choice episodes. AT2 - Research of texts geographical and historical background; interpretation of plot, events, character. AT3 - Diaries; narrative and script writing; note making, letters, and reviews. AT1- Discussion and comparison of ideas; group presentation of advertising projects. AT2- Identifying language devices in slogans and brand names; researching the etymological origins of product names; identifying persuasive devices advertisements; analysis of the written and visual language used in media texts. AT3- Creating an advertising campaign; writing to target a particular audience; devising media schedules; using specific media terminology; evaluation of project. AT3- Creating an advertising campaign; writing to target a particular audience; devising media schedules; using specific media terminology; evaluation of project.
Term 3	Drama: The Wind in the Willows	AT1- Performing a play script; hot-seating, thought-tracking, soundscaping, tableaux. AT2- Identifying form and convention in play scripts; reading for meaning; examining the development of character through the use of dramatic devices; comparison of prose and play texts. AT3- Scriptwriting; newspaper articles; persuasive writing; dairy entries; empathetic writing.

English Curriculum Year 8

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Introduction to Shakespeare and the Knowledge of Language	AT1 - Discussion; reflection; presentation – research on Shakespeare; reciting – texts from different centuries, including extracts by Chaucer and Shakespeare; accent, dialect and slang; performance – modern version of Romeo and Juliet; watching a selection from the ‘Animated Tales’. AT2 – Reading extracts from a variety of plays; research and information retrieval on Shakespeare’s life, social and theatrical background; interpreting texts from Early Modern English, Modern English; origins, word usage, changes; analyse use of language, structure and literary techniques in a range of texts; word and sentence level analysis. AT3 – Writing of speeches, sonnets, caricature, scripts, DVD/Video/Book covers and timelines.
Term 2	Literature: Across the Barricades Poetry: Poetry of Protest	AT1- Discussion of character, plot, language, emotional and moral issues, reading aloud; role-play of choice episodes. AT2 – Research of texts geographical and historical background; interpretation of plot, events, character. AT3 – Diaries, personal, narrative and script writing, comparative essay, note making,summarizing, letters, reviews, and dialect. AT1- Discussion and performance poetry; performance of speeches; discussion of form and convention; discussion of moral and social issues; discussion of social and historical contexts. AT2- Reading for pleasure; identifying form and convention in poetry; identifying the use of poetic devices; using quotation to support ideas. AT3- Empathetic writing, letter writing, speech writing, writing own protest poem.
Term 3	Media: Music Marketing	AT1- Discussion of genre, image and representation, audience expectations, stereotyping, presentation of marketing campaigns. AT2- Analysis of a CD cover using media language; identifying conventions and language of pop magazine articles; analysis of pop video and the ways in which the camera can be used to create meaning. AT3- Writing pop magazine article; creating a storyboard; analytical essay.

English Curriculum Year 9

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Poetry/Non-Fiction: Writing in the Time of War Literature: Macbeth	AT1- Discussion of the social and historical context of WW1 writing; discussion of propaganda and bias; reading aloud a range of poems and non-literary texts; performance of poetry. AT2- Analysis of recruitment posters and songs; identification of poetic devices, analysis of conventions of non-fiction texts. AT3- Writing poetry using persuasive devices, comparative essay; diary writing. AT1 –Performance of extracts; discussion of language, character, plot, themes; AT2 – Interpreting text, staging scenes, character work, personal responses; AT3 – Personal responses, letters, script, sonnet, obituaries, diaries, directors notes, past papers.
Term 2	Preparation for Sats	Paper 1 –Developing Comprehension /Writing Skills Units A/B/C Past Sats examination papers Paper 2 – Macbeth Revision of set scenes Past Sats examination papers Sats mock examinations
Term 3	Media-Film/Image analysis-Representation of teenagers	AT1-Use of Standard English to explain, explore or justify an idea; identification of underlying themes, implications and issues raised by a talk, reading or programme; contribution to a group activity in ways that help to structure plans, solve problems and evaluate alternatives; group/paired presentations. AT2- Analysis of how media texts influence and are influenced by readers; comment on authorial perspectives offered in texts; comparative work on the presentation of ideas, values or emotions; comment on interpretations of the same text or idea in different media, using terms appropriate for critical analysis; evaluate the relevance, reliability and validity of information through media resources. AT3-Pesent a balanced analysis of a situation, text issue or set of ideas, taking into account a range of evidence and opinions; cite specific and relevant textual evidence to justify critical judgments about texts; write a formal essay, using standard English, exploring how teenagers are represented in the film ‘Clueless’.

Geography Curriculum Year 7

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Making Connections Exploring Egypt	The main purpose of this unit is to further develop students’ knowledge and understanding of places. Students investigate some of the features and characteristics of the area around the school whilst also developing a range of geographical skills and map skills in general. In this unit students carry out a detailed study of Egypt as an example of a less economically developed country (LEDC). They use their geographical skills to investigate Egypt’s location, its regional differences, and the human and physical processes that have shaped the country.
Term 2	Exploring Egypt Rivers and Flood Disasters	As above Students build on their work on rivers in KS2. This unit focuses on flood hazards – the effects of flooding in different countries and how people deal with them. Students then broaden their study by looking at other natural disasters, such as earthquakes, forest fires and hurricanes.
Term 3	The Restless Earth People everywhere	In this unit students learn about the patterns and processes associated with earthquakes and volcanic activity. Students compare the impact of this type of activity on more and less economically developed countries. In this unit students study different aspects of population – growth, structure and distribution – in different countries. They identify different types of settlement sites, using their skills of map reading and drawing.

Geography Curriculum Year 8

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Coastal Environments How Can the Earth Cope?	The focus of this unit is geomorphological change and processes. Students learn about the process of weathering and investigate the stages of development of a coastal landform. They also look at the environmental planning and management of coastal areas, and consider the tensions between development and conservation. This unit is in two parts: ecosystems, population and resources; and global issues. Students investigate the global distribution and key features of one or more selected biome. They look at the effect of population pressures and the exploitation of resources. This is then extended to look at the resulting environmental issues and consequences.
Term 2	Shopping Past and Present Investigating Brazil	This unit deals with an aspect of the settlement theme – retail service provision. Students learn about patterns and processes by investigating provision at local and regional scales. They also look at the impact of new methods of shopping, for example, the impact of the internet. Students will have the opportunity to further develop their data- collection and presentation skills. In this unit students carry out a detailed study of Brazil as an example of a less economically developed country (LEDC). Students will use their geographical skills to investigate Brazil’s location and regional differences. They also begin to learn how to evaluate a country’s state of economic development
Term 3	Investigating Brazil Weather Patterns over Europe	As above This unit focuses on patterns and processes associated with weather and climate. The students will learn to interpret weather maps and satellite images, and learn to draw and interpret climate graphs.

Geography Curriculum Year 9

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	What is Development? The Changing Economic Geography of France	In this unit students are asked to consider ‘What is development?’ They will use a range of indicators to analyse world patterns of development and go on to evaluate the effectiveness of similar indicators in assessing the quality of life of different people in different locations. In this unit students learn about patterns of economic activity in France and their impact on the human environment. They will learn about the main location of economic activity and the reasons for these locations. This unit incorporates map work and other geographical skills.
Term 2	The Changing Economic Geography of France Comparing Countries	As above The focus of this unit is the comparative study of two countries at a national scale. The unit aims to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of places by encouraging them to explore their perceptions of the selected countries. Throughout this unit students develop their skills of independent geographical enquiry..
Term 3	Comparing Countries Tourism – Good or Bad?	As above In this unit students consider the changing patterns of tourism. They consider the contribution made by tourism to the economies of countries in different stages of economic development. Through case-studies students assess the social, environmental and economic costs and benefits of the rapidly expanding tourism industry.

History Curriculum Year 7

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Introductory Unit Medieval Monarchs	This unit will review work undertaken in KS2 and look at ways historians investigate the past. This unit explores the nature of medieval monarchy and some of the challenges faced by medieval monarchs, especially focusing on William the Conqueror and the problems he had to solve after taking over England.
Term 2	Medieval People and Church	This unit considers how people lived in towns and the countryside during the Middle Ages. It also looks at specific events such as The Black Death and the murder of Thomas A’ Beckett. Students will also learn about the medieval church and its impact on everyday life.
Term 3	Islamic Nations The Role of the Individual	This unit involves the study of the political and cultural achievements of Islamic States during the early period. It will look at the main events and people who shaped this period. This unit gives students the opportunity to analyse the role of the individual in history and to assess how far they can change the course of history.

History Curriculum Year 8

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	The Civil Wars France 1789 - 94	This unit looks at the main personalities and events in the story of the English civil wars. Students will consider connections between conflicting ideas and the events of the wars. In this unit students will learn about the main events of the French Revolution during its years of most dramatic change. They will also consider how some of these events have been interpreted and presented in different ways.
Term 2	France 1789 – 94 Industrial Changes	As above This unit provides the opportunity for students to explore the main changes of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries through a study of agriculture, industry and transport. They will also look at the reactions of the people of this time to these changes.
Term 3	Industrial Changes Mughal India	As above In this unit students use and evaluate sources to learn about India at the time of the Mughal Emperors and how the British took control of India. It is designed to reinforce the idea that civilization was not confined to Europe and Britain in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

History Curriculum Year 9

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Black Peoples of the Americas The Holocaust	In this unit students learn about black people within American society. They are encouraged to consider the changing experiences of the black community, as well as changes within America as a whole, as black people moved from slavery to freedom, and towards equality. In this unit students learn about how and why the Holocaust happened. Its main emphasis is developing students’ understanding of historical concepts, such as cause and consequence. It also seeks to place the Holocaust within a global framework and relate it to contemporary events.
Term 2	The Holocaust Scientific Discoveries	As above In this unit students learn about the discoveries of important scientific thinkers and evaluate the impact these ideas had on the society within which they were developed. The long-term effects of these discoveries is also considered.
Term 3	Hot War Cold War – 20^th Century Conflicts	In this unit students learn about the main conflicts of the 20^th century by identifying key ideas and themes. They will also look at links and connections particularly between the First World War, the Second World War and the Cold War. This unit will also include a piece of course work to prepare those students who wish to carry on with history in Year 10, as well as to use those skills learnt throughout the KS3 course.

ICT Curriculum Year 7

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Directory Structures Databases Introduction to Spreadsheets	Pupils learn about different directory structures, how to organise, delete, re-name files and folders. They learn about word processing and the importance of considering style and audience in their documents. In databases, the pupils understand the advantages of computerised databases, how they are structured, and why they are used The pupils gather and analyse data, interrogate databases created by others, as well as how to plan, design and produce a database of their own. Pupils are introduced to spreadsheets. They learn the use, structure, and advantages of computerised spreadsheets
Term 2	Spreadsheets - exploring and solving spreadsheet problems. Computer Modelling – using the computer to simulate real life scenarios	The pupils learn how to create graphs, perform calculations and present information in various forms to different audiences. The pupils are introduced to modelling and use spreadsheets to test predictions and relationships. The pupils prepare reports to display their results.
Term 3	PowerPoint & Multimedia Measurement and Control	Pupils understand what is meant by multimedia. In PowerPoint the pupils produce a range of presentations with particular emphasis on developing style in relation to the audience. The pupils learn how to process images. In measurement and control, the pupils understand how computers can be used to gather data, and control devices accordingly

ICT Curriculum Year 8

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Desktop Publishing – Design issues. Creating Models	Pupils learn the features of a desktop publishing package and how to use one. They use a variety of information from different sources in order create publications for specific audiences. Pupils learn the processes involved in evaluating and refining their work. Pupils create computer models to test mathematical predictions and find solutions to problems. They use models to analyse and interpret numerical data.
Term 2	Databases	Pupils understand the role of the law in data protection. They obtain data from appropriate sources, analyse and prepare it. Pupils check data for bias and accuracy. They learn to validate data, and perform complex searches within databases, presenting the information in a valid format.
Term 3	WWW & HTML programming	Pupils learn what the Internet is and how it works. They learn how to perform complex searches within web sites in order to find information. Pupils learn how web sites are structured and the considerations involved in good web site design. Pupils create a web site for specific purposes and audiences. They create this using HTML programming, using information from a variety of sources.

ICT Curriculum Year 9

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Desktop Publishing – Design issues. Creating Models	Pupils learn the features of a desktop publishing package and how to use one. They use a variety of information from different sources in order create publications for specific audiences. Pupils learn the processes involved in evaluating and refining their work. Pupils create computer models to test mathematical predictions and find solutions to problems. They use models to analyse and interpret numerical data.
Term 2	Databases	Pupils understand the role of the law in data protection. They obtain data from appropriate sources, analyse and prepare it. Pupils check data for bias and accuracy. They learn to validate data, and perform complex searches within databases, presenting the information in a valid format.
Term 3	WWW & HTML programming	Pupils learn what the Internet is and how it works. They learn how to perform complex searches within web sites in order to find information. Pupils learn how web sites are structured and the considerations involved in good web site design. Pupils create a web site for specific purposes and audiences. They create this using HTML programming, using information from a variety of sources.

Maths Curriculum Year 7

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Number 1	Mental arithmetic. Non-calculator methods for addition and subtraction. Rounding numbers to the nearest 10, 100, and estimating results. Appropriate use of a calculator. Multiplication facts. Non-calculator methods for multiplication and division. BIDMAS. Appropriate use of a calculator.
	Number 2	Factors, multiples, prime numbers and indices. Product of prime factors. Number patterns.
	Algebra 1	Positive and negative co ordinates. Properties of quadrilaterals.
	Shape 1	Reflection and rotation symmetry. Congruence.
	Handling Data 1	Collecting and displaying data, frequency tables, bar charts and pictograms. Mean, range, median and mode. Grouped data.
	Algebra 2	Using formulas, words and symbols. Four rules using directed numbers
Term 2	Number 3	Four rules with fractions and decimals. Non-calculator methods. Equivalent fractions and simplifying fractions. Percentages. Conversions between each. Rounding to decimal places.
	Shape 2	Geometry of angles. Types of angles. Measuring and drawing angles. Angle facts and calculations. Triangles and quadrilaterals.
	Handling data 2	Probability, chance, outcomes and relative frequency.
Term 3	Number 4	Metric units of length and mass. Converting units. Addition and Subtraction. Money units.
	Shape 3	Area of squares, rectangles and triangles. Area of compound figures. Volume and nets of cubes and cuboids. Drawing 3D shapes on isometric paper.
	Algebra 3	Straight-line graphs. Conversion graphs. Co ordinates and straight lines.
	Algebra 4	Solving linear equations with one or two operations.
	Revision and Examination

Maths Curriculum Year 8 - Higher

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Number 1	Indices, positive, negative, zero index. Rules for multiplying and dividing. Standard Form. Significant figures. Estimating and using a Calculator.
	Handling data 1	Probability that an event does not happen. Possibility space diagrams for Two events. Expected number of times an event will occur.
	Shape 1	Sum of interior and exterior angles of regular and irregular polygons. Tessellation.
	Number 2	Multiplication and division of fractions and mixed numbers. BIDMAS. Finding one quantity as a fraction or percentage of another. Interchanging fractions, decimals and percentages. Percentage increase and decrease.
	Algebra 1	Constructing formulas. Using brackets. Multiplication and division of directed numbers. Substitution. Finding the nth term of a sequence.
	Shape 2	Areas of triangles and parallelograms. Square roots with a calculator. Area of compound shapes. Circumference and area of circles
	Number 3	Ratio. Comparing sizes of quantities. Simplifying ratios. Ratios as fractions. Using ratio to find unknown quantities. Division into a given ratio. Map ratios. Direct proportion.
	Algebra 2	Linear equations. Forming and solving problems involving brackets. Multiplication and division of algebraic fractions. Solving equations with fractions. Forming and solving linear inequalities.
Term 2	Data handling 2	Hypothesis testing. Scatter diagrams. Line of best fit, positive and negative correlation. Questionnaires.
	Shape 3	Reflections, translations and rotations. Order of rotational symmetry. Centre of rotation. Enlargements; finding the centre of enlargement, using positive and fractional scale factors.
	Algebra 4	Straight line graphs. Plotting a line from its equation. Gradient. The equation y = mx + c . Intersecting lines. Conversion graphs. Curved graphs. Constructing a table from a formula. Equation of a curve. Shape of curves with equations of the form y = ax² = bx + c.
	Handling data 3	Discrete and continuous data. Rounding continuous values. Grouping continuous data and illustrating with bar charts. Range and modal class. Frequency polygons.
	Algebra 5	Forming and solving simultaneous equations algebraically and graphically.
	Shape 4	Volumes of solids with constant cross sectional areas (prisms and cylinders). Density.
Term 3	Algebra 6	Forming polynomial equations. Simplifying expressions with brackets. Solving equations in the form x² = 20 with a calculator. Trial and improvement methods.
	Shape 5	Pythagoras’ theorem. Using Pythagoras’ theorem for finding lengths in isosceles triangles and circles. Converse of Pythagoras’ theorem.
	Algebra 7	Travel graphs. Finding distances from distance-time graphs. Relationship between distance, speed and time. Average speed. Using travel graphs.
	Shape 6	Making and using scale drawings. Angles of elevation and depression. Three-figure bearings.
	Revision and Examination

Maths Curriculum Year 8 - Intermediate

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Number 1	Mental arithmetic. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Non-calculator methods for multiplication and division. Mixed operations and brackets.
	Shape 1	Types of angles. Measuring and drawing angles. Angle facts and calculations. Triangles and quadrilaterals. Using compasses to draw triangles
	Number 2	Prime numbers. Positive indices. Prime factors. Common factors and common multiples. Rectangle and triangle numbers.
	Handling data 1	Summarising and comparing data. Using the mean and range of ungrouped data to compare distributions. Discussion of which measure of central tendency, mean, median or mode is the most useful.
	Number 3	Fractions: Equivalent fractions. Addition and subtraction of fractions. Mixed numbers and improper fractions. Multiplying fractions and mixed numbers. Multiplication by a whole number. Finding fractional parts of quantities. Expressing one quantity as a fraction of another.
	Shape 2	Reflection in a mirror line. Translation. Order of rotational symmetry.Rotation. Meaning of congruence.
	Number 4	Decimals: Non-calculator methods for multiplication and division by 10, 100, 1000. Expressing simple decimals as fractions and simple fractions as decimals. Correction to a given number of decimal places. Estimating reasonableness of answers. Using a calculator for multiplication, division, mixed operations and powers.
Term 2	Algebra 1	Directed numbers: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Using letters for an unknown quantity. Constructing and using simple formulae. Using formulae that involve directed numbers.
	Handling data 2	Information from charts Reading various forms of bar chart and pie chart.
	Number 5	Interchanging percentages, fractions and decimals. Finding a percentage of a quantity.
	Number 6	Units of length, mass and capacity. Changing from a small unit to a larger one. Adding and subtracting quantities expressed in units.
	Shape 3	Area and volume. Formulas for the area of a square and rectangle. Finding the area of a compound figure. Changing units of area. The formula for the volume of a cuboid. Changing units of volume and capacity.
	Algebra 2	Forming equations. Solving equations using one or two operations. Simplifying expressions. Solving equations with letter terms on both sides.
Term 3	Handling data 3	Probability: Equally likely events. Probability of events that can only happen once, and that can happen more than once. Certainty and impossibility, and the probability scale. Using relative frequency as an estimate of probability.
	Algebra 3	Coordinates and straight lines. Using coordinates to classify quadrilaterals. Straight line graphs and the meaning of the equation of a line. Drawing a line from its equation by making a table of values. Constructing conversion graphs.
	Number 7	Using arithmetic. Postage. Costing holidays from brochures. Adapting recipes. Using timetables. Electricity and telephone bills. Savings.
	Revision and Examination

Maths Curriculum Year 9 - Higher

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Number 1	Limits of accuracy. Reciprocals. Interchanging fractions and decimals. Recurring decimals. Percentage increase and decrease. Finding the original quantity after a percentage change. Interest. Compound percentage change.
	Handling Data 1	Probability. Mutually exclusive and independent events. Addition and multiplication of probabilities. Tree diagrams.
	Algebra 1	Algebraic products: product of two brackets, perfect squares and the difference between two squares. Algebraic factors; common factors, factorising quadratic expressions, recognising factors of a difference of two squares.
	Shape 1	Area of a trapezium. Arc length and area of a sector of a circle. Volume of a prism. Dimensions of a formula.
	Number 2	Ratio and proportion. Expressing ratios in the form 1: n. Division into a given ratio. Direct and inverse proportion
	Algebra 2	Inequalities as a region of a plane. Inequalities involving x and y. The region of the plane satisfying more than one inequality.
	Handling Data 2	The mean of an ungrouped and a grouped frequency distribution. Cumulative frequency. Cumulative frequency curves. The median of a grouped frequency distribution. Quartiles and inter-quartile range.
Term 2	Algebra 3	Constructing formulae. Substituting into formulae. Changing the subject. Finding the nth term of a sequence in terms of n.
	Shape 2	Similar triangles. Conditions for two triangles to be similar. Finding unknown lengths in similar triangles.
	Algebra 4	Simultaneous equations where one or both equations need multiplying before elimination.
	Shape 3	Transformations. Enlargement by a negative scale factor. Reflections and rotations. Compound transformations. Vectors and translations.
	Algebra 5	Solving quadratic equations by factorisation. Problems involving quadratic equations. Solving by trial and improvement (some). Using graphs to solve quadratic equations. Graphs of cubic and reciprocal functions.
	Shape 4	Trigonometry. Sine, cosine and tangent of an angle. Finding any side or an angle.
	Shape 5	Loci. Ruler and compass constructions. Loci involving regions.
Term 3	Key Stage Tests	Preparation and revision.
	Algebra 6	Four rules and simplifying algebraic fractions. Solving equations involving fractions.
	Shape 6	Angles in circles. Use of circle theorems to calculate given angles.

Maths Curriculum Year 9 - Intermediate

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Number 1	Rounding to significant figures. Limits of accuracy. Mental estimates. Non-calculator methods.
	Shape 1	Alternate and corresponding angles. Constructions. Sum of interior and exterior angles of polygons.
	Handling Data 1	Probability that an event does not happen. Possibility tables for two events. Trees for more than two events.
	Algebra 1	Substitution into formulae. Constructing formulae. Finding the nth term of a sequence.
	Number 2	Four rules with fractions. Working with fractions, decimals and percentages. Percentage increase and decrease.
	Handling Data 2	Forming a hypothesis. Scatter diagrams. Line of best fit. Correlation. Questionnaires.
	Shape 2	Transformations. Enlargement by a positive scale factor. Compound transformations.
	Algebra 2	Equations and inequalities. Multiplying out brackets. Forming and solving equations with brackets. Illustrating inequalities on a number line. Solving linear inequalities. Solving polynomials by trial and improvement.
	Number 3	Using ratio to compare sizes of quantities. Simplifying ratios. Expressing a ratio in the form 1: n. Ratios as fractions. Division into a given ratio. Map ratios.
Term 2	Shape 3	Units of area. Square roots. Areas of triangles, parallelograms and trapeziums. Circumference and area of circles. Volumes of cuboids and compound solids. Volumes of prisms and cylinders.
	Algebra 3	Straight line graphs, gradient of a line. Curved graphs. Information from graphs. Drawing curves. Constructing a table from a formula. Parabolas.
	Handling Data 3	Discrete and continuous data. Grouping continuous data. Bar charts. Range and modal group. Frequency polygons. Constructing pie charts.
	Shape 4	Scale drawing. Ruler and compass constructions. Angles of elevation and depression. Three figure bearings.
	Shape 5	Pythagoras’ Theorem. Finding any side. The converse of Pythagoras’ Theorem
Term 3	SATs Revision	Review and practice of past papers.
	Algebra 4	The relationship between speed, distance and time. Average speed. Drawing and using travel graphs.
	Algebra 5	Simultaneous equations. Forming simultaneous equations. Solving by elimination method. Graphical solutions.

MFL Arabic Curriculum Year 7

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Nominal sentences Family Jobs Nationalities Town Clothes Colours Numbers	Students cover different topics areas and in doing so will come to understand the main linguistic points of each area through listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks. These are the four skill areas assessed on a regular basis. Topics are covered using communicative activities, such as role-plays, group work, listening exercises and oral presentations. Grammatical points (verbs, tenses, use of adjectives etc) will be introduced through each topic area, where and when it is relevant. Reinforcement work will involve grammar sheets, grammatical games and puzzles and regular tests to check knowledge and understanding.
Term 2	Present tense Days and months Time School and subjects Daily routine
Term 3	Past tense Daily routine in the past Free time activities – past and present

MFL Arabic Curriculum Year 8

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Greetings and introductions Making appointments Traveling Professions Giving directions Booking a room in a hotel Hotel facilities Changing money Buying souvenirs At a restaurant	Students cover different topics areas and in doing so will come to understand the main linguistic points of each area through listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks. These are the four skill areas assessed on a regular basis. Topics are covered using communicative activities, such as role-plays, group work, listening exercises and oral presentations. Grammatical points (verbs, tenses, use of adjectives etc) will be introduced through each topic area, where and when it is relevant. Reinforcement work will involve grammar sheets, grammatical games and puzzles and regular tests to check knowledge and understanding.
Term 2	Eating and drinking Shopping for food Describing a town Holidays Weather Comparing past and present
Term 3

MFL Arabic Curriculum Year 9

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	At the airport House and home At a restaurant Cairo Going to a bank	Students cover different topics areas and in doing so will come to understand the main linguistic points of each area through listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks. These are the four skill areas assessed on a regular basis. Topics are covered using communicative activities, such as role-plays, group work, listening exercises and oral presentations. Grammatical points (verbs, tenses, use of adjectives etc) will be introduced through each topic area, where and when it is relevant. Reinforcement work will involve grammar sheets, grammatical games and puzzles and regular tests to check knowledge and understanding.
Term 2	Syria The countryside Going to the doctor Going to the chemist Clothes Describing people Journalism The role of women North Africa
Term 3	At the post office The beach Going to the cinema Making arrangements Baghdad Al-Azhar University

MFL German Curriculum Year 7

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Greetings & personal details Classroom instructions Classroom objects Counting to 1000 Alphabet Talking about where you live Family Pets Describing your home	Students cover different topics areas and in doing so will come to understand the main linguistic points of each area through listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks. These are the four skill areas assessed on a regular basis. Topics are covered using communicative activities, such as role-plays, group work, listening exercises and oral presentations. Grammatical points (verbs, tenses, use of adjectives etc) will be introduced through each topic area, where and when it is relevant. Reinforcement work will involve grammar sheets, grammatical games and puzzles and regular tests to check knowledge and understanding.
Term 2	Rooms and furniture Addresses and telephone numbers Time Daily routine Dates and celebrations Food and meals Healthy eating
Term 3	School – subjects and opinions Free time, sports and hobbies Television Talking about preferences Musical instruments Pocket money Arranging to go out Weather and seasons Holidays

MFL French Curriculum Year 7

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Classroom language Personal information Numbers 1-1000 Family, pets and descriptions Months, days and birthdays Likes and dislikes “avoir” and “etre”	Students cover different topics areas and in doing so will come to understand the main linguistic points of each area through listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks. These are the four skill areas assessed on a regular basis. Topics are covered using communicative activities, such as role-plays, group work, listening exercises and oral presentations. Grammatical points (verbs, tenses, use of adjectives etc) will be introduced through each topic area, where and when it is relevant. Reinforcement work will involve grammar sheets, grammatical games and puzzles and regular tests to check knowledge and understanding.
Term 2	Weather Activities and opinions Town, places and directions Time Present tense –er verbs “aller”
Term 3	Food and drink Shopping for food Prepositions Possessive adjectives

MFL French Curriculum Year 8

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Transport and opinions Tourist activities and free time Train Stations Household jobs Time phrases Daily routine Irregular present tense verbs Reflexive verbs	Students cover different topics areas and in doing so will come to understand the main linguistic points of each area through listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks. These are the four skill areas assessed on a regular basis. Topics are covered using communicative activities, such as role-plays, group work, listening exercises and oral presentations. Grammatical points (verbs, tenses, use of adjectives etc) will be introduced through each topic area, where and when it is relevant. Reinforcement work will involve grammar sheets, grammatical games and puzzles and regular tests to check knowledge and understanding.
Term 2	School – subjects, opinions, description, uniform Parts of the body Illnesses Visiting the doctor Visiting the pharmacy The imperative Constructions with “avoir”
Term 3	Food and drink At a café At a restaurant An introduction to the perfect Tense Verb “prendre”

MFL French Curriculum Year 9

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Past holidays Booking into a hotel Booking into a campsite At the lost property office Physical descriptions Perfect tense	Students cover different topics areas and in doing so will come to understand the main linguistic points of each area through listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks. These are the four skill areas assessed on a regular basis. Topics are covered using communicative activities, such as role-plays, group work, listening exercises and oral presentations. Grammatical points (verbs, tenses, use of adjectives etc) will be introduced through each topic area, where and when it is relevant. Reinforcement work will involve grammar sheets, grammatical games and puzzles and regular tests to check knowledge and understanding.
Term 2	Clothes – sizes, colours, opinions Imperfect tense Arranging to go out Jobs and future careers Future tense Living in a town - opinions
Term 3	Food and drink – healthy living Health advice Imperative The environment – problems and solutions

MFL Spanish Curriculum Year 7

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Spanish speaking countries Greetings Classroom commands Alphabet Numbers 1-40 Giving personal details Countries and nationalities Months, days, birthdays Methods of transport School subjects and opinions	Students cover different topics areas and in doing so will come to understand the main linguistic points of each area through listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks. These are the four skill areas assessed on a regular basis. Topics are covered using communicative activities, such as role-plays, group work, listening exercises and oral presentations. Grammatical points (verbs, tenses, use of adjectives etc) will be introduced through each topic area, where and when it is relevant. Reinforcement work will involve grammar sheets, grammatical games and puzzles and regular tests to check knowledge and understanding.
Term 2	Time (including 24 hr clock) Classroom items Asking for permission / help Describing your school Describing your family Colours Physical descriptions Talking about pets Describing where you live
Term 3	Free time activities Arranging to meet someone Films / music preference

MFL Spanish Curriculum Year 8

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Free time activities Arranging to meet someone Films/ music preferences Food and drink Parts of the body Meals	Students cover different topics areas and in doing so will come to understand the main linguistic points of each area through listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks. These are the four skill areas assessed on a regular basis. Topics are covered using communicative activities, such as role-plays, group work, listening exercises and oral presentations. Grammatical points (verbs, tenses, use of adjectives etc) will be introduced through each topic area, where and when it is relevant. Reinforcement work will involve grammar sheets, grammatical games and puzzles and regular tests to check knowledge and understanding.
Term 2	Clothes and shopping Personal information Daily routine Describing your bedroom Helping at home
Term 3	Making / discussing arrangements Pocket money Asking for directions Recount of a past event

MFL Spanish Curriculum Year 9

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Talking about the future Shopping for fruits and vegetables Welcoming Christmas and New Year Shopping in a department store Cultural traditions and celebrations Invitations – accepting/declining Buying/reserving travel tickets Packing a holiday bag	Students cover different topics areas and in doing so will come to understand the main linguistic points of each area through listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks. These are the four skill areas assessed on a regular basis. Topics are covered using communicative activities, such as role-plays, group work, listening exercises and oral presentations. Grammatical points (verbs, tenses, use of adjectives etc) will be introduced through each topic area, where and when it is relevant. Reinforcement work will involve grammar sheets, grammatical games and puzzles and regular tests to check knowledge and understanding.
Term 2	Directions Train travel Introducing a friend Saying what you need Food and drink at home Seville: historical places Talking about things to do Weather and seasons
Term 3	Going to places (past tense) Doing things in the past Asking/talking about recent meals Talking about things you had to do Picnic / accidents Weather descriptions in the past Talking about a journey

Music Curriculum Year 7

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Musical Theatre	Students will explore how melody, tempo, mood, instrumentation, dynamics and structure are combined in performance and composition activities. Additional tasks include: performing iconic keyboard pieces; composing and notating a keyboard piece; and researching the origins of the blues and analysing its unique musical characteristics within heard and performed music.
Term 2	Keyboard Masterpieces
Term 3	Blues

Music Curriculum Year 8

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Rock Music	Skills in performing, composing and listening analysis are further developed through set activities, which are explored through the units of work. Students will present their compositions and performances at school assemblies. These units cover music from the Baroque period to the present day.
Term 2	Music for Special Events
Term 3	Reggae and Salsa

Music Curriculum Year 9

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Music On Screen	The year 9 course aims to provide pupils with an in-depth knowledge of how specific composition techniques are applied to a variety of different musical styles. These composition techniques will be analysed in heard and performed music, which will then be applied to student’s compositions.
Term 2	Rock Songs
Term 3	Jazz and African Drumming

P.E

Activity	Year 7	Year 8	Year 9
Basketball	Basic rules, ball handling, set shot and lay-up, passing, dribbling, man-to-man marking	Further rules, jump shot, fast break, setting screens, setting up an offence	Rebounding, zone defence and offence, pressing
Football	Ball skills, dribbling, turning, changing direction, running with the ball, passing and receiving, shooting, heading, goalkeeping	Retaining possession, movement off the ball, revision and advancement of previous skills	Tackling, counter attacking, volleying, refinement of previous skills
Hockey	Basic rules, grip, stance, ball control, passing	Dribbling, push pass, hit, tackling	Beating opponents, shooting, support play, attacking, defending, goalkeeping
Volleyball	Basic rules, volleying, digging, 1v1’s, 2v2’s, mini-volleyball	Basic tactics, underhand serve, receiving serve, court positions, rotations Mini-volleyball	Attacking and defensive skills & formations, body positioning, 3v3’s, 4v4’s full game
Health-Related Fitness	Warm-up/cool-down, basic fitness circuits, heart-rate, fitness tests	Cardiovascular work, pulse monitor, fitness tests, principles of training	Training methods, fitness tests
Striking & Fielding games	Basic rules, throw and catch, hitting, team skills	Throwing, catching, basic rules, fielding, batting, bowling	Throwing and catching, hitting, basic rules, fielding positions, team skills
Athletics	Runs, jumps and throws (basic technique and measurement) sprint starts, relays	Runs, jumps and throws (improved technique including Fosbury Flop HJ technique)	Runs, jumps and throws (refined technique)
Swimming	Basic front crawl, breast stroke and backstroke Water safety skills	Technique consolidation, competitive swims Water safety skills	Technique work, butterfly, how to train Water safety skills
Rugby	Basic rules, ball handling, concept of backward pass, Chicken scratch scrums, tag rugby.	Further rules, lines of running, front, side and back tackles, 2 man rucks and mauls, 3 man scrums, contact games.	2 man tackles, lineout, 5 man scrum, concept of Backs and forwards, 10 a side games.

PHSE Curriculum Year 7

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Understanding Yourself Keeping Healthy	Anxieties and worries Managing your time Pocket money, budgeting and saving Reviewing your progress Growing and Changing Smoking Eating and exercise Drugs and drugtaking
Term 2	Developing Relationships Brain Friendly Learning	Getting on with others Bullying Beliefs, customs and festivals People with disabilities Mind Maps Brain power
Term 3	Developing as a Citizen	Children’s rights Being a good neighbour Britain’s government The power of television How to express your ideas Right and wrong Resources, waste and recycling Taking action: raising money for charity

PHSE Curriculum Year 8

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Understanding Yourself Keeping Healthy	Self-esteem Making the most of your leisure time Gambling Reviewing your progress Drinking and alcohol Contraception and safer sex At home and in the street Drugs and drugtaking
Term 2	Developing Relationships Brain Friendly Learning	Divided families Friends and friendships Other cultures and lifestyles Older People Emotional intelligence in the classroom Accelerated learning in the classroom
Term 3	Developing as a Citizen	The police The school as a community The European union The power of advertising Speaking your mind Where do you stand? Food and water Taking action on the local environment

PHSE Curriculum Year 9

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Understanding Yourself Keeping Healthy	Dealing with loss How to make decisions Banking and ways of saving Reviewing your progress Adolescence Safer sex and STDs/AIDS Eating disorders Drugs and drugtaking
Term 2	Developing Relationships Brain Friendly Learning	Becoming an adult Being assertive Tolerance, prejudice and discrimination People with mental illness Brain friendly revision The brain’s behind it
Term 3	Developing as a Citizen	Crime and punishments Local government and local organisations Citizen of the world The power of the press Which political party do you support? Human rights issues Poverty Taking action: pressure groups and campaigning

Science Curriculum Year 7

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Investigative Science Making and Using materials Energy Variety of Life	An introduction to scientific skills, the concept of a ‘fair test’, observing, measuring, concluding. Materials – sorting, making new materials, raw materials, how their physical and chemical properties affect their function. Energy – units of energy, food as energy, energy requirements as related to activity. Variety of Life – grouping and classifying, main groups of living organisms, animals and plants, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems.
Term 2	Forces Acids and Alkalis Rocks Magnets and Electricity	Using forces, friction, floating and sinking, moving forces, forces in real life. The pH scale and indicators, strengths of acids and alkalis, common acids and alkalis around the home, neutralization reactions. Rock groups, minerals, the rock cycle, erosion and weathering. Some fieldwork may be involved in the Western Desert. Magnets, magnetic fields, switches, series and parallel circuits, heat from electricity, dry cells and batteries.
Term 3	Matter The Environment Growing Up Sight and Sound	Solids, liquids and gases, measuring volumes and mass, changes of state, evaporation, condensation, solidification and melting, particles and changes of state. Habitats, ecosystems, weather and climate, factors affecting a food chain, decomposers and recycling of nutrients, an introduction to pollution. The reproductive system, puberty and body changes, the menstrual cycle. Light rays, mirrors and reflection. Sound waves, echoes.

Science Curriculum Year 8

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Populations Forces Elements Food and Digestion	Classification keys, grouping, survival of the fittest, competition, life and death, population growth. Balanced forces, bridging the gap, bending and stretching, moving at speed. Chemical elements, compounds and mixtures, separating substances, an introduction to symbol use in chemistry, predicting reactions. Different food groups, balanced diets, teeth and the digestive system, enzymes, absorption.
Term 2	Earth and Space Staying Alive Sight and Sound II	The Solar System, the Sun, the Moon, satellites, the Universe. Breathing, air, smoking, the blood and circulatory system, white blood cells and immunity. Refraction, colour, electromagnetic waves, sound waves, the ear, noise pollution..
Term 3	Water Chemical Reactions Electrical Circuits Plants at Work	The water cycle, precipitation, cloud formations. Iron from iron ore, combustion reactions, bubbling, rusting, reaction rates, catalysts. Charges, electrons, current, sensors. Energy from Photosynthesis, leaves, fertilizers, xylem and phloem, pollination, seed dispersal.

Science Curriculum Year 9

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Pollution Heat Transfer Periodic Table, Chemical Reactions The Active Body	Food webs, pyramids of numbers and biomass, nutrient cycles, pollution and poison algae. Conduction, convection and radiation. Symbol chemistry, writing chemical reactions, an introduction to balancing reactions, making salts. Muscle pairs, the skeleton, synovial joints.
Term 2	Colour Forces and Moments Pressure, Gases and Pressure	The colour wheel, primary and secondary colours, addition and subtraction of colour. Speed and acceleration, levers and seesaws, moment calculations. Moving particles, changes of state, pressure calculations, water pressure and air pressure, air resistance.
Term 3	Variation SATs Revision Experimental Science	An introduction to DNA and genetics, genetic diagrams, genetic modification of organisms, cloning theory. Post-SATs practical skills and GCSE coursework preparation.

Standard Arabic Curriculum Year 7

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Talk decisions The signs of the verb Feminine and masculine Verbal and nominal sentences Adjectives and positioning The use of order form Object Place and time The dual and positioning	Students will address a wide variety of grammatical structures and complete exercises and tasks that will increase their knowledge and understanding of these concepts. Students will also complete reading and writing comprehension exercises as well as be involved in discussions about relevant and current issues in society. As reading is a key skill, they will read texts from different registers e.g. journalistic, poetry, novels and will be encouraged to develop their independent reading skills. Students will also undertake exercises in dictation during lessons.
Term 2	Plural of feminine Grammar rules Composition Dictation
Term 3	The use of (and) Plural of masculine General grammar revision Composition Dictation

Standard Arabic Curriculum Year 8

	Topics Covered	Description
Term 1	Question words Nouns and pronouns The conditional Present tense Revision	Students will address a wide variety of grammatical structures and complete exercises and tasks that will increase their knowledge and understanding of these concepts. Students will also complete reading and writing comprehension exercises as well as be involved in discussions about relevant and current issues in society. As reading is a key skill, they will read texts from different registers e.g. journalistic, poetry, novels and will be encouraged to develop their independent reading skills. Students will also undertake exercises in dictation during lessons.
Term 2	The verb and it’s position The semi subject Nouns Verbs with one object Verbs with more than 1 object Verbs Revision
Term 3	Revision of grammar Composition writing Reading and dictation

Standard Arabic Curriculum Year 9

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