Our Curriculum
Key Stage 3: (Years 8, 9 and 10)
On entry to Drumglass High School our Key Stage 3 pupils follow the Northern Ireland Curriculum through the following Learning Areas: English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, The Arts, Enviornment and Society, Modern Languages, Learning for Life and Work, Physical Education and Religious Education.
Infused within the curriculum are the cross-curricular skills of Communication, Using Mathematics and Using ICT, which are developed through the different Learning Areas along with Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities.
Pupils in Years 8-10 take the following subjects:
Art and Design
Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)
Drama
English
Geography
History
Home Economics
Information and Communication Technology
Local and Global Citizenship
Mathematics
Music
Personal Development
Physical Education
Religious Education
Science
Technology and Design
Key Stage 4 (Years 11 and 12)
Senior school students study a broad range of subjects both academic and vocational. Care is taken in Year 10 to ensure pupils select the right pathway.
The curriculum consists of a compulsory core element and optional subjects.
Core Curriculum:
English
Mathematics
The compulsory core also includes non-examination Physical Education, Religious Education, Personal Development and Careers Education, Information Advice and Guidance.
Key Stage 4 Options:
Most pupils select GCSE subjects (or equivalent) from the following:
Art and Design
Business and Communications Technology
Business Studies
Child Development
Digital Technology
English Literature
French
Geography
History
Home Economics (Food and Nutrition)
Hospitality
Motor Vehicle and Road Users Studies
OCN IT
OCN Sport
Performing Arts (BTEC)
Polish
Preparation for Adult Life (Level 2)
Science (Single Award)
Science (Double Award)
Religious Education
Technology and Design
In addition to these a number of subjects are offered in school or in partnership with South West College and Integrated College Dungannon. These include Occupational Studies courses in a range of vocational areas and GCSEs in Construction and Engineering.
