Curriculum Aims
To create:
It is essential that the curriculum is organised in such a way that it provides all pupils with the opportunity to develop themselves as successful learners who are well-prepared and excited about life after Hillside. It is essential that the curriculum is organised in such a way that it ensures the values inherent in our “Excellence in the Heart of the Community” ethos becomes a reality for the pupils.
Strategic Intent
To develop a curriculum which:
Curriculum Principles
Course Content
Key Stage 3 Pathways: During the first three years at Hillside (Years 7 to 9) pupils will follow the following subjects: English Language and Literature, Maths, Science, Spanish, History, Geography, Art, Design Technology, Computer Science, Drama, Music, Religious Studies and Physical Education.
In Year 9 pupils will decide on a range of subjects they wish to study at KS4 in Years 10 and 11 through the options process.
Key Stage 4 Pathways: All pupils study Core subjects of English, English Literature, Maths, Science, PE and SMSC. Through the Options Process pupils choose at least one subject from: Spanish, History or Geography and then three additional subjects, in which they will gain either GCSE or equivalent qualifications.
Enrichment
We recognise the need for a curriculum to extend beyond the academic, technical or vocational and provides for learners’ broader development, enabling them to develop and discover their interests and talents. Hillside provides a wide range of enrichment activities which aim to broaden our pupils’ knowledge of the wider world and supports them to develop important life skills.
SMSC
At Hillside High School we recognise that for pupils to benefit from their time with us we must ensure that they have the best possible teaching and pastoral care and they must ensure that they try to meet the expectations placed on them in work, conduct and attitude. We believe that the school should actively promote all students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development by providing positive experiences through planned and coherent opportunities in the curriculum and through interactions with teachers, other adults and the local community. The aim of our SMSC curriculum aims to ensure that the values inherent in our “Excellence in the Heart of the Community” ethos becomes a reality for the pupils.
At Hillside High School, the purpose of SMSC is to develop pupils who are
In order to achieve these aims, the following sets out the SMSC curriculum intent
Personal Development and Behaviour and Attitudes
At Hillside High School we aim to create a school where the personal development of our learners is pivotal. From the outset of a pupil’s secondary school journey we believe that the emphasis should not only be about progress and attainment of an individual, but of equal importance is equipping learners with the skills and characteristics to be responsible, respectful, active citizens who contribute positively to the local and wider community.
Our aim is to support learners to become young people who are:
We believe that it is the shared responsibility of all staff to support pupils in the above through their everyday practice. We recognise that pupils need a tailored approach to supporting their personal development. We also recognise the need to build positive relationships with parents and families and we believe that early identification and intervention is the key to positive outcomes.
We know that the most effective learners are learners who feel safe and happy in school. To ensure this we must create a culture where pupils and staff have, and insist on consistently high expectations in terms of behaviour and attitudes. We aim to foster a culture where ‘every pupil has the right to learn and every teacher has the right to teach’. We understand that creating a sufficiently disciplined environment in school and the classroom is a prerequisite to any learning taking place.
For further information about the curriculum on offer at Hillside High School, please contact Mike Edwards (Vice Principal)
Hillside High
Breeze Hill
Bootle
Merseyside
L20 9NU
Tel: 0151 525 2630
Email: admin@hillsidehigh.co.uk
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