1. The Hayfield Big Picture
Strong Work Ethic • Kindness • Decency
Character & Culture
Progress & Achievement
Courage
Liberty
Endeavour
Wisdom
Teaching
Personalisation Engagement
Progress (PEP)
Reading Comprehension
Tier Two Vocabulary
Homework (PREP)
Stretch & Challenge
Evidence Based Research
Google Classrooms
RISC
Strengths Targets Engage Progress (STEP)
Examination Rubric
Learning
Strong Relationships
Innovative
Curriculum
High Expectations
Well Planned Lessons
Every child known

2. Reading Comprehension Strengths Targets Engage Progress (STEP)
The Big Picture
Strong Work Ethic • Kindness • Decency
Innovative Curriculum
(great subjects)
Every child known
(personally and academically)
Reading Comprehension
Tier Two Vocabulary
Homework (PREP)
Google Classrooms
RISC
Strengths Targets Engage Progress (STEP)
Examination Rubric
Strong Relationships
High Expectations
Every child known

3. Key Messages
Year 9 options for Key Stage 4 study is an important time in your school career. In order to make the right decisions regarding the subjects to study throughout Year 10 and 11, here is some practical advice to follow...
Think about future pathways; which courses do you want to be able to access after Year 11 and beyond?
Study what you need to study, not what your friends are choosing.
Access the information, advice and guidance both in and out of school, researching your pathways fully.
During Key Stage 4, be prepared to further develop your independence and resilience; learn to learn on your own
Have high aspirations for yourself!
Note that technology will be crucial – 30% of a job will be automated
Learn skills that help you deal with and process lots of information

5. New Subjects - Creative
We have more subjects for you to select from than ever before. Some of these will be new to you at Key Stage 4, whilst others are part of our brand new innovative curriculum at The Hayfield School.
Fine Art
Architecture
Hospitality and Catering (culinary, cooking, baking, scientific nutrition)
3D Design
Photography
Design Technology
Creative iMedia
Graphics
Performing Arts
GCSE PE or Vocational Health and Fitness
Sociology
Statistics

6. Watch this space over the weekend when Mrs Fox starts to post on
INSTAGRAM
Watch this space over the weekend when Mrs Fox starts to post on
#creativehayfield

7. Subjects that we know about
Geography
History
French/German
Choosing 3 yellow?
No prizes
Choosing 3 Vocational – not allowed
Just as demanding but assessed throughout
Less exams
Essential skills

8. So what other key messages came from the experts?
It is less about what you choose but rather the skills that you can develop:
Creative
Analytical
Being able to present yourself in front of others
Being able to sell (persuade)
Being passionate and interested in what you do
Does this ring any bells from what you did in your form tutor period?

9. Sensible Combinations
Photography + Fine Art/3D Design/Architecture
Sport course + Food (especially Elite athletes) -
History and Sociology
Architecture and Graphic Design
Graphic Design and iMedia
Statistics and Geography
Architecture – (Statistics, Maths, Science)
Business, iMedia/Computer Science and Languages
Performing Arts, Photography

10. What do do next?
Deadlines