OPTIONAL SUBJECTS


enjoy the challenges of growing their own fruit, vegetables and flowers in the beautiful environment provided by the Horticulture Department and gardens. Throughout the two years they will develop their


practical skills in a wide range of Horticultural competences to a high level within the professional standards. The course covers such areas as: • Greenhouse work - propagating plants from seed and cuttings


explain and understand the world around us today. They will study a wide range of content options, and consider key themes which demonstrate the relevance of the past in understanding the present. Pupils quickly recognise the logical ‘patterns’ that form the stories of the past and find the course very accessible. Those choosing History will use a wide variety of


materials to gain an understanding of the period and the causes and consequences of events in the past. The skills of summary, analysis, evaluation and comprehension are developed throughout the course. Pupils who opt for this subject should enjoy reading, writing, discussion and discovering the past! How is the course assessed? Assessment is by written examination [100%]. The areas of study are: • Period Study - International Relations: the changing international order 1918 – c. 2001. (30%)


• Non- British Depth Study - Germany 1925 – 1955: The People and the State. (20%)


• British Thematic Study - War and British Society c.790 – c.2010 (25%)


• British Depth Study - Personal Rule to Restoration 1629 – 1660 (15%)


• Historic Environment - Castles: Form and Function c1000 – 1750 (10%) the castle for study is Kenilworth Castle.


HORTICULTURE


City & Guilds, Level 1 Diploma in Practical Horticultural skills


This course provides pupils with an opportunity to get back to nature; working with the earth to develop a plot producing an abundance of organic food and flowers. Pupils from all backgrounds and abilities will


• Organic vegetable and fruit growing • Planting trees and hedges • Pruning techniques • Maintaining herbaceous borders • Identification of trees, flowers and weeds. The course results in a City and Guilds Qualification, which is looked upon very favourably should the student wish to continue studying at an Agricultural or Horticultural College. It is hoped that all pupils who follow this course will use these skills in their own greenhouses and gardens in the future. Many past pupils are now working as landscape designers, teachers/lecturers in Horticulture, commercial growers or in farming enterprises. How is the course assessed? This course is hands on; internally assessed and 100% coursework based.


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