• participate in extra curricular activities (such as theatre trips and workshops)


HOW IS DRAMA GOING TO HELP YOU IN THE FUTURE?


Drama is not just about “being an actor”, it is about equipping you for life. Many jobs require:


good communication planning problem solving working collaboratively creative thinking reason and enquiry


All these skills are taught in drama.


In addition, if you want to pursue a career in the performing arts, these skills are central to our popular, well-established A-level drama course.


Try the following questionnaire to see whether you should opt for GCSE Drama.


Do you enjoy drama?


Have you gained some good assessment marks over the past year?


Do you work well in a group?


Are you prepared to rehearse your work at lunch time and after school?


Are you prepared to go on theatre trips?


Are you willing to perform in front of an audience?


Have you got a good attendance record? Are you willing to experiment with new ideas? Are you reliable?


(Y) (N) (Y) (N) (Y) (N) (Y) (N) (Y) (N) (Y) (N)


(Y) (N) (Y) (N) (Y) (N)


Do you want to improve your self confidence; be creative and develop your problem solving skills? (Y)(N)


If you have answered YES to all the above, we would strongly recommend that you take drama as one of your option subjects.


WOULD YOU MAKE A GOOD DRAMA STUDENT?


FOOD PREPARATION AND NUTRITION (AQA 4655)


The new GCSE is called Food Preparation and Nutrition. This new, exciting course is about food choices and the preparation of products that promote good health. The course is skills based. Practicals focus on the preparation and cooking of a wide variety of foods; they are closely linked to the choice of ingredients and their purpose: food science, nutrition and food safety.


WHAT DOES THE COURSE ENTAIL?


Food preparation skills – these are taught within the five sections: Food Nutrition and Health; Food Safety; Food Science; Food Provenance; Food Choice.


Practical sessions will take place every fortnight in a double lesson.


Students are required to provide their own ingredients and must be prepared to assume this commitment on both a financial and organisational basis. An enjoyment of cooking and an interest in learning about the science behind food ingredients is a key to success in this new course. Students are expected to work independently and make decisions, justifying their conclusions.


Assessment


All assessment tasks are completed in school. The assessment comprises of:


A 1¾ hour Food Preparation and Nutrition written exam, worth 50% of final grade Non Exam Assessment: (NEA) - (50%) Task 1: Food investigation (15%)


Task 2: Food preparation assessment (35%)


A 3 hour practical examination is part of the assessment.


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


Please see page 6 for career opportunities that are available in the food & nutrition industry.


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