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Our Secondary School comprises Key Stage 3: Years 7-8 and Key Stage 4: Years 9, 10 and 11.

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  • The ‘Core’ subjects in Secondary School are English, Mathematics and Science and all students follow these subjects from Year 7 until their GCSEs in Year 11 (Key Stages 3 and 4). We have a fantastic team of teachers and in today's video you will hear from Mrs Ameila Nesbitt, Head of English; Mr Philip Jury, Head of Mathematics and Mr Adam Goold, Head of Science.
  • The Secondary School Expressive Arts curriculum at Dover Court allows students to explore their creativity in a number of areas. In today’s Open Week video we hear from Ms Emma Jones, acting Head of Secondary Music; Ms Annabel Hooper, Head of Drama and Ms Kertrestel, Head of Art and Design.
  • Today you will hear from Mrs Sally Eades-Laird, Head of Humanities and from Head of Mandarin, Mr Jonathan Leow, who will introduce the Language Department.
  • In today's video you will hear from Mr Kyran Smith and Mr Mark Holmes. Mr Smith is Head of the Information Communications Technology (ICT), Computer Science and Business Studies department. All students in Years 7 and 8 follow ICT and from Year 9 have the option to study Business Studies, ICT and Computer Studies. Mr Holmes is our Director of Sport and responsible for Physical Education at Dover Court. All students in our Secondary school have two weekly PE lessons and we firmly believe that a strong mind requires a strong body and we aim for creating a lifelong long love of sport and fitness. Students from Year 9 can choose to study Physical Education for GCSE Level.
  • Head of Departments - English, Mathematics and Science
  • Head of Departments – Music, Drama, Art and Design Technology
  • Head of Department - Humanities and Languages
  • Head of Departments – ICT, Computer Science, Business and PE

Key Stage 3: Year 7 to Year 8

As an all-through school, DCIS is able to make our students' transitions through each year smooth. In Year 7, students join our Secondary School, having already experienced what life in Secondary is like through a number of transition events held throughout Year 6.

The English National Curriculum forms the basis for the content of our challenging program of study. It builds on prior learning and prepares your child to explore in greater depth the concepts, processes and skills of specific subjects.

Our Secondary School is a blend of practical experience and experimentation, books, discussions, lectures and technology, allowing students to learn at a rapid pace. Our curriculum offers a thematic approach to education, within curriculum areas, that brings learning to life for our students. The program offers a lively and motivational approach which ensures that our students love coming to school every day and helps them to develop greater confidence in their learning and its relevance to their world.

Regular reports to parents provide reassurance and maintains the link between school and home. All subjects are taught by specialist subject teachers, making use of an extensive range of science laboratories, computer rooms, music suites and other specialist classrooms. Technology supports and engages the learning.

The Secondary School years are a particularly important time in your child's life. We know that these years are significant for influencing the crucial decisions your child will make about their future and the role that they will play in the world. We work closely with every student and their families, to provide the personal guidance and support needed to ensure a successful transition as they progress through the school. Through the Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship and Economic (PSHCE) education, our students develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to manage their lives, now and in the future.

 

Key Stage 4: Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11

In Years 9, 10 and 11 our students work towards the iGCSE exams. The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (iGCSE) is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. It is recognised by leading colleges, universities and employers worldwide. The iGCSE offers an international passport to progression and success and prepares our students for the last step of their education. Results are consistently above the UK national average, reflecting excellent achievements for our diverse cohort.

Secondary Core and Optional Subjects

The school operates a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy for students in Secondary School to ensure technology is seamlessly embedded into the learning experience in all curriculum areas.

 

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