JOGJAKARTA COMMUNITY SCHOOL

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1 JOGJAKARTA COMMUNITY SCHOOL Key Stage 4 Handbook

2 CONTENTS Welcome to Key Stage Reporting and Assessment at Key Stage Secondary Homework Policy... 4 Computers and the network... 5 Secondary uniform requirements... 5 Curriculum... 6 English... 7 Mathematics... 8 Bahasa Indonesia Science Geography History Physical Education Art Information and Communication Technology Music Personal Development Studies

3 WELCOME TO KEY STAGE 4 Key Stage 4 is a period of rapid change for students, socially, physically and emotionally. We aim to nurture and inspire our students to give their best effort in all that they do. Our Key Stage 4 curriculum is based upon the British National Curriculum, adapted to Indonesian and International learning opportunities. The curriculum aims to provide breadth, depth and balance, challenging all students to meet their academic potential through the acquisition of knowledge and the progression of skills. Key Stage 4 provides a stable platform for future learning in the examination years. In addition to the core subjects of English, Maths and Science, students may study History, Geography, Art, Music, Computing, PE and Personal Development Studies. Learning in Key Stage 4 supports: The varied learning styles of students Investigation and problem solving Enquiry Independence Collaborative learning Self- reflection and target setting Communication skills. JCS strives to provide academic excellence for all students but also recognizes its crucial responsibility in encouraging the personal development of students; students who value the school and wider community and seek opportunities to demonstrate the aspects of the JCS values. This guide provides useful information on all aspects of the Key Stage 4 program at JCS which we hope will support both parents and students this academic year. REPORTING AND AT KEY STAGE 4 Assessment of student s work over the Key Stage is based on the teacher s overall assessment of a student s actual attainment at this particular stage of the course, taking school work, homework and examinations into account. JCS partner with Wolsey Hall for all content and assignments for English, Maths and Science. Students are taught, supported and their work marked by our on-site teachers. For all other subjects JCS teaching staff will develop, deliver and mark all courses in line with the British National Curriculum. Throughout the Key Stage parents will receive formal reports to enable them to monitor attitude, progress and attainment of their child/children. They will also have the opportunity to meet and discuss specific aspects of their students work with teachers at Parent/ Teacher meetings. 3

4 SECONDARY HOMEWORK POLICY Homework is compulsory when set and considered to be an important aspect of the educational process. It is valued for the following reasons: It can help students to make more rapid progress in their learning. It allows students to consolidate their learning by practising skills. It promotes independent learning and thinking. It encourages students to use a wide range of sources of information, not always available in the classroom. It can involve parents and others in the student s learning and development. It facilitates course requirements, e.g. Coursework at Key Stage 4 and at A-levels. JCS has based our guidelines for homework provision on current recommendations in international and private schools globally. Key Stage 4 (students are expected to complete hours of homework per week) Year 10: Year 11: Maximum 1.5 to 2 hours per night Maximum 1.5 to 2.5 hours per night Show My Homework is an online homework calendar the school uses to ensure homework is set and communicated with parents across the school. Teachers will use it to set homework and ensure that learners and parents always have the information they need about homework available via the Web, Mobile and Tablet devices. Homework can be accessed by teachers, students and parents in the following ways: Please go to jogjakarta.showmyhomework.co.uk - There is no login required to see the school homework calendar. You can see homework that is set across the school and then use the filters to find what you are looking for. A personalised homework calendar is available for all users including students and parents. Once you login, you can only see your own homework schedule. There are iphone and Android apps available for free for students and parents. The role of the student: To listen to homework instructions in class. To visit the school homework calendar via the school website. To download the Apple or Android app if they have a smart phone to see their homework. To ensure that homework is completed and handed in to meet the deadline. To attempt all work and give their best. To inform the class teacher of any difficulties. The role of the Parents: The role of the parent is crucial if a child is to gain success from homework. To reinforce its value through positive feedback will give students the confidence to persevere, work hard and reach high standards of achievement. Parents can assist by: Providing a table, chair and a quiet place to work. Negotiating with the student when homework is to be done as a student's free play is important too. Checking the time spent on individual tasks. Ensuring that outside clubs do not hamper a child's quality of work and put a child under undue pressure. 4

5 Providing the school with information about any problems their child may be having with homework. COMPUTERS AND THE NETWORK All Secondary students are required to bring a personal laptop to school each day. The laptops are an essential part of the how the students access and complete their learning tasks. Expectations regarding student behaviour are outlined below: All students are required to observe the following rules for computer use: I will only log on using my own username and password, not someone else s. I will respect other people s work and not interfere with another person s files in their directory. I will only access data from, CD ROMs or USB keys if I am given permission. I am not permitted to install any software, including games on any school computer. I will not do anything to cause damage to the computers or change the data stored on them. I am not permitted to play games during school hours. Using s: I will only send s that do not annoy, insult, offend or attack other people. I will not give any contact details (address, phone number) or make arrangements to meet anyone using without my parents permission. If I receive any s that upset and offend me, I will tell a teacher straight away. Using the Internet: I will not access any Internet sites that I would be embarrassed for a teacher or my mother/father to see. If I access anything that I am unhappy with I will tell a teacher straight away. I will not download games or music from the Internet. I will respect other people s copyright and not download text written by someone else to use as my own. Monitoring: I understand if I deliberately break these rules I can be stopped from using computers at school. The school may exercise its right to check the use of the network facilities by monitoring access to web sites, intercept and delete inappropriate material where unauthorised use is believed to take place to ensure that the rules above are being followed. These rules have been designed to create a safe environment for me to access the Internet and use the computers for learning. SECONDARY UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS We expect the students at JCS to be proud of their uniform and take pride in their appearance. We have a school uniform because we want our students to feel they belong to a school which judges them on what they say and do and not by how they dress. We expect students to comply 5

6 with our uniform policy and keep their uniform smart and clean. We ask for the support of parents in ensuring that the uniforms made and provided for their children are consistent with these expectations. CURRICULUM At KS4, in addition to their core subjects, students will now have the opportunity to select the electives that they wish to pursue. Compuls ory subjects Elective subjects IGCSE English * IGCSE Maths * IGCSE Humanities and Science* (3 x 3 hours per subject) Personal Development Studies Personal Study Period IGCSE Bahasa Indonesia Foreign Language* IGCSE Bahasa Indonesia First Language* IGCSE Information and Communication Technology Art and Design and Technology Music PE 4 hours per week 3 hours per week 9 hours per week 2 hours per week 1 hour per week 2 hours per week Choose 2 hours per 1 course week 2 hours per week 2 hours per Choose week 3 2 hours per subjects week 2 hours per week total 27 hours per week *Please note: All IGCSE subjects will be taught in line with the international IGCSE curriculum and students will be eligible to sit the Cambridge IGCSE Examinations at the end of Year 11. 6

7 ENGLISH English is a core subject that all students must complete. Courses offered at JCS: English Language - CIE - Syllabus 0500 ESL - CIE - Syllabus 0510 Enable students to communicate personally, accurately, appropriately and effectively in speech and writing. Enable students to understand and respond appropriately to what they hear, read and experience. Encourage students to enjoy and appreciate language in various forms. Complement students other areas of study by developing skills of a more general application (e.g. analysis, synthesis, drawing of inferences). Promote students personal development and an understanding of themselves and others. Enjoy the experience of reading literature. Understand and respond to literary texts in different forms and from different periods and cultures. Appreciate different ways in which writers achieve their effects. Experience literature s contribution to aesthetic, imaginative and intellectual growth. Explore the contribution of literature to an understanding of areas of human concern. All students in Years 10 and 11 follow either the IGCSE First Language English or IGCSE English as a Second Language course. During the course, students will continue to develop core skills in English and will meet increasingly challenging texts and tasks. The courses provide opportunities for students to study a range of texts in a variety of forms, including magazines, newspapers, letters, forms, extended texts and imaginative writing. Students are also given opportunities to produce a number of these text types throughout the course. Students will complete assignments at regular intervals during the course. These assignments are designed to be completed after a module or unit of work has been finished. These are a key part of the learning process and will enable JCS teachers, as well as parents, to gauge each student s progress throughout the course. In IGCSE First Language English, students sit for the Final Examination which consists of Paper 2 (reading passages) and Paper 3 (directed writing and composition), and are equally weighted. There is also a speaking and listening component, which is marked as a separate examination. In IGCSE English as a Second Language, students sit for the Final Examination which consists of Paper 2 (reading and writing) and Paper 4 (listening), and are weighted 70% and 30% respectively. There is also a speaking component, which is marked as a separate examination. ALLOCATIONS AND GROUPINGS Both IGCSE English and IGCSE ESL have five x 1 hour lessons per week. Key Stage 4 students work in mixed ability groupings with all other KS4 students studying the same course. Students are given copies of the set texts we study for the duration of the course. 7

8 MATHEMATICS Mathematics is a core subject that all students must complete. Courses offered at JCS: Mathematics - CIE - Syllabus 0580 Acquire a foundation of mathematical skills appropriate to further study and continued learning in Mathematics. Develop a foundation of mathematical skills and apply them to other subjects and to the real world. Develop methods of problem solving. Interpret mathematical results and understand their significance. Develop patience and persistence in solving problems. Develop a positive attitude towards Mathematics which encourages enjoyment, fosters confidence and promotes enquiry and further learning. Appreciate the beauty and power of Mathematics. Appreciate the difference between mathematical proof and pattern spotting. Appreciate the interdependence of different branches of Mathematics and the links with other disciplines. Appreciate the international aspect of Mathematics, its cultural and historical significance and its role in the real world. Read Mathematics and communicate the subject in a variety of ways. We aim for all our students to reach their mathematical potential. Teachers achieve this by using a wide range of teaching methods and resources. Students are encouraged to learn through investigation and practical work as well as more traditional teacher-led lessons. Teachers encourage the use of calculators and ICT to support learning. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and they have a wide range of material available to them to assist learning outside of the classroom. The nine basic areas which are studied: Number Algebra and graphs Geometry Mensuration Co-ordinate geometry Trigonometry Matrices and transformations Probability Statistics Specific details are available in the appropriate syllabus. The topics are revisited in a spiral manner, with each visit there is an increased level of sophistication. Students will complete assignments at regular intervals during the course. These assignments are designed to be completed after a module or unit of work has been finished. These are a key part of the learning process and will enable JCS teachers, as well as parents, to gauge each student s progress throughout the course. The students ability to retain and apply a range of mathematical concepts and material is assessed during Mock Examinations. The Final Examination consists of two papers, which are weighted 35% and 65% respectively. ALLOCATIONS AND GROUPINGS 8

9 Students completing this course will have five x 1 hour lessons per week. Key Stage 4 students work in mixed ability groupings with all other KS4 students studying the same course. Students are expected to provide themselves with some basic equipment: Pencils Pens (black or blue) Eraser Ruler Angle measurer (protractor) Pair of compasses Electronic calculator At home students should have access to the internet. The school takes advantage of several computer and internet based resources. Text, this is used for examples and exercises. Current main text used is Collins Cambridge IGCSE Maths. 9

10 BAHASA INDONESIA Bahasa Indonesia is a core subject that all students must complete. Courses offered at JCS: Bahasa Indonesia (Native) - CIE Syllabus 0538 Indonesian (Second Language) - CIE Syllabus 0545 Develop an understanding of the spoken and written forms in a range of contexts. Develop the ability to communicate effectively, through the spoken and written word, using a range of vocabulary and structures. Develop knowledge and understanding of basic grammatical structures. Enable students to apply their knowledge and understanding in a variety of relevant contexts which reflects their previous learning and maturity. Provide a suitable foundation for further study and/or practical use of Bahasa Indonesia. Bahasa Indonesia is compulsory for all JCS Secondary students. Students are able to choose to complete either the Second language course or the Native speaker course depending on their background and pre-existing ability in the language. The IGCSE level Second Language course consists of five broad topic areas. Topic Areas Everyday Activities Personal and Social Life The World Around Us The World of Work The International World Home Life. School Routine. Food, Health and Fitness. Eating and Drinking Self, Family and Personal Relationships. Leisure, Eating Out, Entertainment. Holidays and Special Occasions. Festivals, Events. Holidays. City, Village, Public Services. Natural Environment. Weather. People, Customs and Transport. Further Education and Training. Future Career Plans, Employment. Simple job applications and CV. Communication and Language at Work. Holiday and Part-time Work. Tourism at Home and Abroad. Geography, Transport, Weather. Life in Other Countries and Communities. World Events and Issues. Topic areas selected in the IGCSE level Native Speaker course relate to students interests and needs in using Bahasa Indonesia, i.e. health and fitness, home life, education and training, free time, and the world we live in. Students in both courses will complete a range of tasks and practice examinations throughout the 19

11 course. Final assessment is based on IGCSE examination results, which includes a speaking component. The difference between the two courses is that the Indonesian Native course will focus on reading, understanding and writing in different text types. The Indonesian Second Language course will focus on a thematic approach as given above. ALLOCATIONS AND GROUPINGS Students have two x 60 minute lessons per week at KS4. Key Stage 4 students work in mixed ability groupings with other KS4 students. Students work from a range of resources including realia, novels and online sites. All students are issued with an exercise book for class and homework. Classrooms are equipped with sets of bilingual dictionaries; however, it would be useful for students to have their own copy of a bilingual dictionary at home. 20

12 SCIENCE Science is a core subject that all students must complete. Courses offered at JCS: Co-ordinated Sciences - CIE Syllabus 0654 Biology - CIE Syllabus 0610 Chemistry - CIE Syllabus 0620 Physics - CIE Syllabus 0625 Acquire scientific knowledge and facts, and an understanding of scientific concepts, principles, themes and patterns. Appreciate the practical nature of science, acquiring experimental skills based on correct and safe laboratory techniques. Appreciate the importance of accurate experimental work and reporting as scientific methods. Form hypotheses and design experiments to test them. Sustain and develop an enjoyment of, and interest in, the scientific world. Evaluate, in terms of scientific knowledge and understanding, the benefits and drawbacks of real-life applications of science, including everyday industrial and environmental aspects. Select, organise and present information clearly and logically, using appropriate scientific terms and conventions. Prepare for more advanced courses in each of the three scientific disciplines which comprise this specification. The IGCSE courses consist of three subject areas which are covered throughout the two year course. Each subject consists of approximately ten Units of Work. Investigative skills are also covered and these are mapped within the thematic topics. Scientific Concepts Biology Chemistry Physics Characteristics and classification of living organisms Plant nutrition and photosynthesis Human nutrition and the digestive system Transport in plant and human Gas exchange and respiration (aerobic and anaerobic) Excretion and homeostasis Coordination and response Hormones in plant and human Drugs and smoking* Reproduction in human and plant Inheritance, variation and Particles Experimental techniques Elements, compounds and mixtures Atomic structure Periodic Table Bonding Stoichiometry Acids, bases and salts Air and water Energy changes Rate of reaction Equilibria* Metals Redox reactions Electrolysis Organic chemistry Non-metal chemistry Chemical analysis Measurement and units Forces and energy Thermal effects Waves and sounds Light Electricity Magnets and electromagnetism Electronic components and circuits Atoms and radioactivity 21

13 selection Ecosystem and population Biotechnology* Human impact Please note: The Co-ordinated Sciences course covers all three of the subject areas while the other courses are subject specific. Topics with (*) are not covered in Co-ordinated Sciences. Throughout Year 10 and Year 11, students complete assignments in each area which are based on the IGCSE requirements and reflect the style of assessment that should be expected from the final examinations. At the end of Year 11 all Science students take an external examination which consists of three papers: multiple-choice, short-answer and structured, alternative to practical. Co-ordinated Sciences students complete papers which cover all three of the subject areas and are awarded two IGCSE grades. ALLOCATIONS AND GROUPINGS Biology / Chemistry / Physics - Students receive five x 1 hour lessons per course per week in both Year 10 and Year 11. Coordinated Science - Students receive ten x 1 hour lessons per week in both Year 10 and Year 11. Key Stage 4 students work in mixed ability groupings with all other KS4 students studying the same course. All students will be issued with copies of the relevant textbooks. 22

14 GEOGRAPHY Geography is an optional core subject that students may choose to complete. Courses offered at JCS: Geography - CIE Syllabus 0460 Assist students make sense of a complex and dynamically changing world. Explain where places are, how places and landscapes are formed, how people and their environment interact, and how a diverse range of economies, societies and environments are interconnected. Build on student s own experiences to investigate places at all scales, from the personal to the global. Encourage questioning, investigation and critical thinking about issues affecting the world and people s lives, now and in the future. Inspire students 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. There are five areas of content. All students are required to study all areas of subject content. Geographic Concepts Population and Settlement The Natural Environment Economic Development Geographical Skills Population Settlement Hazards, rivers and coasts Weather, climate and vegetation Development, food production and industry Tourism, energy, water and environment risks Maps Diagrams Graphs and tables Photographs Students will complete assignments throughout the course, generally after completing a unit of work. Students will also have the opportunity to complete practice examinations before completing the IGCSE examination for this course. ALLOCATIONS AND GROUPINGS Students completing this course will have five x 1 hour lessons per week. Key Stage 4 students work in mixed ability groupings with other KS4 students completing the same curriculum. Students work from a range of resources including textbooks and online sites. All students are issued with an exercise book for class and homework as well as a copy of the textbook. 23

15 HISTORY History is an optional core subject that students may choose to complete. Courses offered at JCS: History - CIE Syllabus 0470 Stimulate interest in and enthusiasm about the past Promote the acquisition of knowledge and understanding of human activity in the past Ensure that the candidates knowledge is rooted in an understanding of the nature and use of historical evidence Promote an understanding of the nature of cause and consequence, continuity and change, similarity and difference Provide a sound basis for further study and the pursuit of personal interest Encourage international understanding Encourage the development of linguistic and communication skills The content for the History course is explained through a number of Key Questions and Focus Points with additional information provided from a range of sources including educational videos, documentaries, songs, historical documents and speeches. Focus Points are used in the text book to provide guidance on what is involved in addressing each Key Question. Candidates are expected to demonstrate understanding of the Key Questions and Focus Points, using knowledge of relevant historical examples in assignments and exams. Themes and Content Core Content Peace Treaties League of Nations. Collapse of International Peace by The Cold War The Spread of Communism USSR and Eastern Europe The Gulf Depth Content China: o China and Communism. o China and Change (to mid-1960s). o China s Foreign Relations. o Cultural Revolution and Dictatorship. Students will complete assignments throughout the course, generally after completing a unit of work. Students will also have the opportunity to complete practice examinations before completing the IGCSE examination for this course. ALLOCATIONS AND GROUPINGS Students completing this course will have five x 1 hour lessons per week. Key Stage 4 students work in mixed ability groupings with other KS4 students completing the same curriculum. Students work from a range of resources including textbooks and online sites. All students are issued with an exercise book for class and homework as well as a copy of the textbook. 24

16 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education is a non - examination elective subject. Improve students fitness through knowledge and activity. Provide and encourage participation in a broad range of physical activity opportunities. Raise esteem and confidence through a series of challenging activities taught in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere Develop the social skills required for effective team play and promote characteristics such as leadership and discipline. Raise awareness of the wider issues of sport, such as the concept of fair play and to react to success and failure with equal dignity. Understand the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle and encourage a commitment to lifelong physical activity. KS4 students participate in a range of diverse activities which allow for the learning of new skills and the consolidation of previously acquired skills. Through the PE program students hone their skills in preparation for the Athletics and Swimming Carnivals. These activities include: fitness, football, basketball, athletics, swimming, badminton, rugby/touch, volleyball, kasti and handball. Students are continually assessed throughout the course. Learning and skill development provide the main focus to our PE classes although particular emphasis is given to sustainable participation and enjoyment. ALLOCATIONS AND GROUPINGS Students have two x 60 minute lessons per week at KS4. Key Stage 4 students work in mixed ability groupings with all other Secondary students. All students should come prepared with their school P E uniform which consists of: General: Appropriate sport footwear - trainers House shirt Appropriate sport shorts Swimming: Flip Flops/pool footwear Appropriate swimwear o o One-piece swimsuit for females Lycra based swimmers for males (if boardshort style swimmers are worn they should not be loose) Swimming cap Towel Goggles (optional) Suncream (when swimming in non-covered areas) Please note: JCS ask that all Secondary students bring a change of uniform for after PE. We also ask that parents ensure that, as our students enter their teen years, they are supported at home to develop hygiene practices to reduce body odour and are provided with a suitable anti-perspirant. 25

17 ART Art is a non - examination elective subject. To provide students with the opportunity to develop their creativity and imagination: Develop Creative Ideas o Produce imaginative images and artifacts that are both original and of value. o Explore and experiment with ideas, materials, tools and techniques. o Take risks and learn from mistakes. Develop Practical Skill o Investigate, analyse, design, make, reflect and evaluate effectively. o Make informed choices about media, techniques and processes. Developing Cultural Understandings o Engage with a range of images and artifacts from different contexts, recognise the varied characteristics of different cultures and use them to inform their creating and making. o Understand the role of the artist, craftsperson and designer in a range of contexts. Develop Critical Understanding o Explore visual, tactile and other sensory qualities of their own and others work. o Engage with ideas, images and artifacts, and identify how value/meaning is conveyed. o Develop their own views and express reasoned judgments. o Analyse and reflect on work from diverse contexts. Art is about making choices and JCS strive to deliver a curriculum that provides students with the knowledge and understanding to make informed decisions about their work. Students are encouraged to become proactive, independent learners within a structured, caring and supportive environment. A number of key concepts underpin the study of art. Students need to understand these concepts in order to deepen and broaden their knowledge, skills and understanding. Topics and Themes Students develop their understanding and application of the Visual Elements Line, Shape, Pattern, Tone, Colour, Texture and Form. Students work in a range of media both 2D and 3D. Students focus on exploring the work of other artists to extend their appreciation of Art. Students will complete a range of tasks throughout the course. ALLOCATIONS AND GROUPINGS Students have two x 60 minute lessons per week for Art at KS4. Key Stage 4 students work in mixed ability groupings with all Secondary students. Although JCS will provide all materials for the students Art projects, on occasion, students may be asked to source recycled or used items from home. 26

18 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY Information and Communication Technology is an optional subject that students may choose to complete. Courses offered at JCS: Information and Communication Technology - CIE Syllabus 0417 Develop student skills to access various different software and programs. Equip students with cross curricular and transferable computing skills. Develop student skills to produce work that is computer based in all their subjects. Build on students coding and programming skills. Develop student confidence in using computers and technology. Students learn to use computer technology, implement it in various ways as well as giving them another media for research and presentation. Computing allows students to make choices about their subject presentation, it allows them to research effectively, log data and information in a coherent way as well as design layout, sort and extract information in a concise, effective and efficient way. JCS has a strong focus on developing our students coding and programming skills which will allow our students to move away from being users of technology to being able to innovate and create with computing technologies. Units of Work Spreadsheets Office Suite Image editing with Photoshop Design with Corel Draw Document creation with Publisher 3D drawing with Google Sketch Up Coding and programing with Code.org, Game Maker and Scratch Create animations with Adobe Flash, Adobe after effect and Adobe Premiere Students in Key Stage 3 are continually assessed at the end of each unit of work to monitor their progress. This is normally a practical exercise to assess their ability or a written test if appropriate. Generally, assessment comprises of a final product at the end of a set period of lessons. ALLOCATIONS AND GROUPINGS Students have two x 60 minute lessons per week for Computing at KS4. Key Stage 4 students work in mixed ability groupings with other KS4 students completing the same curriculum. Students use their own laptop to complete computing classes. All required software will be provided by the school. 27

19 MUSIC Music is a non - examination elective subject Develop student skill, understanding and knowledge in the three standard areas of music: o Performance o Composition o Listening and Appraisal Students are given opportunities to develop their musical interests through the Music program at JCS. Students are encouraged to bring their own instruments into class and use them as appropriate to the topic. Singing is an integral part of our musical learning at JCS and it is being incorporated more and more into the class Music program. Actual study topics change every school term depending on suggestions from the student cohort but will culminate in group Band performances at school events. Students are continually assessed throughout the course. Learning and skill development provide the main focus to our music class. Although particular emphasis is given to sustainable participation and enjoyment, students are given the opportunity to perform regularly. The repertoire and performance are based on their personal and their group skills. ALLOCATION AND GROUPINGS Students have two x 60 minute lessons per week for Music at KS4. Key Stage 4 students work in mixed ability groupings with other KS4 students completing the same curriculum. The school s music room is equipped with an acoustic upright piano, keyboard, acoustic guitar, cajon and various other musical and percussion instruments. Although JCS will provide all materials for the students music lessons, as students develop their musical and performance abilities as a group, individual students may choose to bring in their personal instruments from home. 28

20 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES Personal Development Studies is a non - examination core subject Develop successful learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve. Inspire students to be confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives. Assist students to become responsible global citizens who make a positive contribution to society. Guide students to become both leaders as well as team players. Personal Development Studies is an essential aspect of every child s Secondary education at JCS. We strive to develop a program which meets the needs of our students and is age appropriate with progressive curriculum content. The program is based on the British National curriculum but is adapted for our international students. The personal development of our students is a constant consideration and is evident in the collaborative learning opportunities provided within the program which warrant the use of varied skill sets. The program is designed to provide significant support to the pastoral care of students. Curriculum Themes Personal organization and study Skills Goal Setting Sex and Relationship Education Drug Education Healthy lifestyles Careers Education Mindset Meditation Leadership There is no formal assessment or reporting for this program. ALLOCATIONS AND GROUPINGS Students have four x 30 minute lessons per week at KS4. Although Key Stage 4 students work in mixed ability groupings with all other Secondary students, certain material (Sex and Relationship Education) may be taught in age grades and/or single sex groups. Textbooks are not used in Personal Development Studies. The program has been created to be interactive in nature with students participating in discussion, group work and practical activities. 29