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Walkden High School,Subjects
Find out more detailed information about every subject area right here which we offer at Walkden High School.
Art & Design
The course is designed to give you a wide choice of activities and let you show off what you can do best.
Astronomy
Astronomy is the cutting edge of scientific discovery and studying it will enrich opportunities for students.
BTEC First Certificate and Diploma in Sport
The Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Certificate covers two option slots. It is a nationally recognised qualification which offers a continuous assessment model of learning which guarantees success to all who attend and fulfil the tasks
BTEC First Certificate Diploma in Health and Social Care
This interesting modern qualification replaces the previous Child Development course, and goes further covering two options worth of teaching time.
BTEC First Certificate in Travel & Tourism
From September 2008 we offer a BTEC National First Certificate in Travel and Tourism. This course will be offered jointly by the Geography and Business Studies Departments.
Business Studies
Business Studies is an ideal subject for developing a range of skills which will support you in further studies and/or employment.
Citizenship
If you are interested in the work and the people around you, this is the subject for you. It helps you to make decisions for yourself on all sorts of issues.
Creative Arts and Media Diploma
We are delighted to have been awarded the opportunity to be in the very first group of schools to be allowed to introduce one of the first Diplomas.
Drama
The GCSE Drama course is for you if you have enjoyed the drama you have done at Key Stage 3 and you want to develop your drama skills.
English
The English department teaches in mixed ability classes throughout the ability range , including at GCSE.
Geography
Geography is about how your life is lived on your planet and why there are differences around the world. What could be more relevant to your future?
History
History is a fascinating and useful subject. History is a popular GCSE option and builds upon the skills and knowledge that you have learnt at Key Stage 3.
ICT
Today we live in a world where we are ‘Technologically reliant’ therefore it is vitally important that we equip our young people to cope with this
Languages
This year sees the introduction of the new GCSE for Key Stage 4. We are a language college and so all students will continue to study a language, including students taking vocational courses.
Learn For Life
Learning for Life is a new subject which all Year 7 pupils will follow from 2009
Mathematics
All students in Years 10 and 11 follow a course in Mathematics appropriate to their ability and needs. For the majority of students this will lead to a final GCSE examination.
Media Studies
Do you have an interest in media products such as television, film, magazines, music and advertising? Media Studies is an accessible subject in that it focuses on many of those products that you often use on a daily basis.
Music
The proposed course in Music includes opportunities for candidates to develop their musical understanding through the interrelated activities of performing/realising and composing, and listening and appraising.
Physical Education
The purpose of the Physical Education course is to give a broader understanding of its importance in both work and leisure.
Religious Studies
Find more information and documents related to different religions in this section.
Technology
Find more information about all the subjects that make up the Technology Department: Graphic Products, Electronics, Food Studies, Resistant Materials and Textiles