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They learn to think and act as artists, craftspeople and designers, working creatively and intelligently. They develop an appreciation of art, craft and design, and its role in the creative and cultural industries that enrich their lives.
Through the course students develop a creative practical skills for communicating and expressing ideas, feelings and meanings in art and design. Investigative, analytical, experimental and interpretative capabilities, aesthetic understanding and critical skills. An understanding of codes and conventions of art, craft and design and awareness of the contexts in which they operate.Knowledge and understanding of art, craft and design in contemporary societies and in other times and cultures.
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Learning languages gives pupils opportunities to develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and to express themselves with increasing confidence, independence and creativity. They explore the similarities and differences between other languages and English and learn how language can be manipulated and applied in different ways. The development of communication skills together with understanding of the structure of language, lay the foundations for future study of other languages and support the development of literacy skills in a pupil’s own language.
The AQA Computer Science AS/A-level syllabus is a linear course designed to be taken over two years of study, with 4 examined papers and a Non-Examined Assessment (NEA). The course is intended to encourage learners to develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of how computers and technology functions as well as how to create programs for computer systems.
Learners will study topics including information representation, communication and Internet technologies, hardware, software development and relational database modelling. Studying AQA AS/A-level Computer Science will help learners develop a range of skills such as thinking creatively, analytically, logically and critically. These skills are aptly named computational thinking and are transferable to a wide range of subject areas and degree pathways. Students will learn how to use problem-solving alongside python programming to develop computer-based algorithms and applications. Students will also gain an appreciation of the legal, ethical and environmental issues that arise with current and emerging computing technologies. This course will help to prepare students for a future in which, inevitably, computers will play a substantial role.
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Link to the new GCSE Specification
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/design-and-technology-8552
GCSE Design and Technology will prepare students to participate confidently and successfully in an increasingly technological world. Students will gain awareness and learn from wider influences on Design and Technology including historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic factors. Students will get the opportunity to work creatively when designing and making and apply technical and practical expertise.
The GCSE allows students to study core, technical and designing & making principles, including a broad range of design processes, materials techniques and equipment. They will also have the opportunity to study specialist technical principles in greater depth.
This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers. Especially those in the creative Industries.
They will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning into practice by producing prototypes of their choice.
Students will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers.
Link to the new specification
Literature in English is rich and influential. It reflects the experiences of people from many countries and times and contributes to our sense of cultural identity. Pupils learn to become enthusiastic and critical readers of stories, poetry and drama as well as non-fiction and media texts, gaining access to the pleasure and world of knowledge that reading offers.
Looking at the patterns, structures, origins and conventions of English helps pupils understand how language works. Using this understanding, pupils can choose and adapt what they say and write in different situations, as well as appreciate and interpret the choices made by other writers and speakers.
Students at all levels will be given regular next steps by their English teachers, which they will record on their Next Steps Sheets, on which they will be expected to demonstrate that they have worked at improving in these target areas. As well as helping them to improve in the subject area of English, this will help them to become reflective, independent learners.
Geographical enquiry encourages questioning, investigation and critical thinking about issues affecting the world and people’s lives, now and in the future. Fieldwork is an essential element of this. Pupils learn to think spatially and use maps, visual images and new technologies, including geographical information systems (GIS), to obtain, present and analyse information. Geography inspires pupils to become global citizens by exploring their own place in the world, their values and their responsibilities to other people, to the environment and to the sustainability of the planet.
Mathematics is important for pupils in many other areas of study, particularly Science and Technology. It is also important in everyday living, in many forms of employment, and in public decision-making. As a subject in its own right, Mathematics presents frequent opportunities for creativity, and can stimulate moments of pleasure and wonder when a problem is solved for the first time, or a more elegant solution to a problem is discovered, or when hidden connections suddenly manifest.
In Media Studies, students gain an understanding of the varied techniques used within media texts to appeal to their chosen audience. They can then apply this understanding through construction of their own products and designs.
Pupils will learn techniques and language that allow them to view influential Media texts in a way that a normal practitioner would not. It gives them an insight into the inner workings of products that capture the attention of billions, and offers them the core skills required to then produce their own mediums.
Students are able to employ both analytical and creative skill sets in this very unique subject. They will also be guided through the more technical aspects of Media production, providing them with the tools they require to enter into one of the fastest growing and evolving industries in the world.
Music education encourages active involvement in different forms of music-making, both individual and communal, helping to develop a sense of group identity and togetherness. Music can influence pupils’ development in and out of school by fostering personal development and maturity, creating a sense of achievement and self-worth, and increasing pupils’ ability to work with others in a group context.
Music learning develops pupils’ critical skills: their ability to listen, to appreciate a wide variety of music, and to make judgments about musical quality. It also increases self-discipline, creativity, aesthetic sensitivity and fulfillment.”
The International GCSE Business Studies course is designed to give students a sound understanding of business and the ability to use knowledge, skills and understanding appropriately in the context of international markets and the United Kingdom.
The Edexcel IAL in Business Studies is built around a core unit with an enterprise theme, to enable students to think of a new business idea and how they might research and develop it. Students will think about how their learning applies to their own business idea. The course will introduce students to international business, equipping them either to work in, or to manage, a business in an international context.
The Drama course is closely-linked to the National Curriculum and is dynamically styled towards our students’ needs. The three stages of dramatic inquiry: making, performing and responding allow students and opportunity to explore and experiment with skills, knowledge and understanding of Drama as a discrete body of knowledge with its own specific principles, techniques and vocabulary. Students are assessed on each unit of work and are marked using criteria that focuses on all three components of: making, performing and responding.
Learners begin by working out which area they are most interested in pursuing: Dissertation, Performance, Artefact or Investigation. There is no limit to what the students can pursue, resulting in an intellectual freedom and passion for their chosen topic.
Having finalized a project title with their given mentor, the students then undertake extensive research in that area. Following this, they move into the development and planning stage before ‘realising’ the project outcome. The final stage is one of reflection where the students write an evaluation of the process and perform an oral presentation to peers and teachers. Throughout the project, students keep a detailed Activity Log which is highly reflective of the project management process.
The bulk of the project is completed independently, although students are allocated a mentor who will guide them through the process. Students will also receive instruction in research, project management and presentation skills.
Pupils find out about the history of their community, Britain, Europe and the world. They develop a chronological overview that enables them to make connections within and across different periods and societies. They investigate Britain's relationships with the wider world, and relate past events to the present day.
As they develop their understanding of the nature of historical study, pupils ask and answer important questions, evaluate evidence, identify and analyse different interpretations of the past, and learn to substantiate any arguments and judgments they make. They appreciate why they are learning what they are learning and can debate its significance.
History prepares pupils for the future, equipping them with knowledge and skills that are prized in adult life, enhancing employability and developing an ability to take part in a democratic society. It encourages mutual understanding of the historic origins of our ethnic and cultural diversity, and helps pupils become confident and questioning individuals.
Physical education and sports are an integral part of student life at Kellett.
We believe these areas are a core element of a balanced education, and so they are delivered through both the curriculum and extra-curricular activities. Our aim is to provide opportunity and encourage participation and sportsmanship, whilst promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
Psychology is the study of the human mind and behaviour in all its complexity, and Kellett will be teaching the demanding subject in the Sixth Form from August 2020. The subject will come under the auspices of the Science Department.
Studying Psychology at A-level is an excellent way to gain a greater understanding of people. The course will offer an introduction to core areas of the discipline, including social psychology which focuses on the social interactions we have with people and cognitive psychology which examines how we perceive and interpret the world around us. Over the course, students will research and analyse fascinating subjects from schizophrenia to stress.
The Science curriculum is supported by the Scientifica series of resources published by Nelson Thornes. The students complete 12 units of work, four in each discipline over the two years. A strong emphasis is placed on scientific investigation and skills progression. Cross-curricula links are explored throughout the course as well as links between learning in school and the real world. Final assessment of student achievement is carried out at the end of Year 8 using traditional style exam papers.
Science is a subject that is underpinned by a range of 21st Century skills – as such our students have many opportunities during their time with us to develop practical mathematical skills; technological literacies and organisational abilities, in addition to problem solving, critical thinking and group work.
Grades A* - A I/GCSE Results
A levels Results Grades A* - A
Students who achieved 3 or more A*/A at A level
A* Grades at A level
The Kellett Preparatory School Virtual Open Evening 2021 will take place on Thursday 11 March via Zoom from 6pm until 7:30pm HK time.
There is also a Reception Virtual Open House on Thursday 18 March from 1:30pm HK time.
Both events are for families not currently at Kellett School, however the Reception Open House is specifically for those looking for Reception entry from August 2022 and beyond.
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