Senior College Curriculum Guide

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Curriculum Guide 2012 – Pinehurst Senior College

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Dear Parents and Senior College Students,

This is the second year I have had the chance to write the preface to this publication.

I want to start by commenting on the very positive changes that have taken place in the area of Curriculum over the past year at Pinehurst. Our Year 12 students have adapted extremely well to the rigors and opportunities provided by our move from 4 to 5 AS subjects. Rather than focus on the increased workload, students have really met the challenge and displayed focus and application. Our teaching staff have commented on the greater sense of academic purpose amongst our Year 12 students; a fact that can only help them as they enter Year 13 and face the world of tertiary study in 2013.

Likewise, our Year 13 students have benefitted from the decision to increase their number of subjects from a minimum of 3 to a minimum of 4. Many students have even made the admirable choice to select a further 5th subject. By taking on this extra workload, this has allowed our students much greater scope when deciding upon their tertiary course. Perhaps, more importantly, the greater benefit has been that these students, by taking an extra subject, have had their horizons broadened and their general knowledge increased. In and of itself, this is a commendable outcome.

To the students joining the Senior College in 2012, I want to welcome you and to advise you to take the lead displayed by our senior students. The College will open many doors for you, not least in the area of potential future careers.

I want to thank Mr. Wiggin and the Heads of Faculties for their compilation of this document. Much time and effort has been put in to selecting courses that are right for the Pinehurst cohort. I recommend this booklet to you and encourage you to read the course details thoroughly and talk to classroom teachers, Heads of Faculties and our Careers Advisor if you are struggling with what direction to take.

Jacqueline White Headmistress, Pinehurst Senior College

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Introduction

This academic prospectus aims to inform students and parents of the IGCSE and A level subjects on offer at Pinehurst Senior College.

Please be aware that some courses may not run because of insufficient numbers and that some changes may occur due to staffing availability.

Due to the variety of subjects on offer, it is not always possible to accommodate every combination of subjects. The timetabling team work hard to minimise the number of clashes.

If you require more information about any of the courses the following people should be contacted:

Humanities Faculty June Baptista: [email protected]

Languages Faculty Susan Cairns: [email protected]

Sciences FacultyChris Wiggin: [email protected]

Please note that the subject information that follows only gives a brief overview. Detailed syllabi, examples of previous examinations papers and mark schemes can be found at www.cie.org.uk. This site is open to the public.

Cambridge Examination Fees 2012Cambridge examination fees are not included within Pinehurst School fees. Examination fees will be charged to accounts once examination entries have been made in July 2012.

IGCSE each syllabus $85.00

A level Candidate fee $37.50

Plus: each full A level syllabus $92.00 each AS or A2 syllabus $63.00

IGCSE & A level Art & Design coursework There will be an additional charge of $40 for each Art & Design syllabus this is to cover the cost of coursework invigilation.

Chris Wiggin Assistant Headmaster (Curriculum)

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Contents

Introduction 3

Contents 4

Year 10 & 11

Cambridge International Examinations 5

Accounting 6

Art And Design: Graphics 7

Art And Design: Painting and Related Media 8

Biology 9

Business Studies 10

Chemistry 11

Design and Technology 12

Drama 13

English (First Language) 14

English (Second Language) 15

English Literature 16

Enterprise 17

Environmental Management 18

Geography 19

History 20

Information & Communication Technology 21

Japanese 22

Mathematics 23

Music 24

Physical Education 25

Physics 26

Spanish 27

Year 12 & 13

Cambridge International Examinations 28

University Entrance 30

Accounting 31

Applied Information Technology 32

Art And Design: Graphics 33

Art And Design: Painting and Related Media 34

Art and Design: Photography 35

Biology 36

Business Studies 37

Chemistry 38

Classical Studies 39

Design And Technology: Product Design 40

Drama 41

IGCSE First Language English 42

English Language 43

English Literature 44

Language and Literature in English 45

Geography 46

History 47

Japanese 48

Mathematics 49

Music 50

Physical Education 51

Physics 52

Psychology 53

Spanish 54

Careers Guidance 55

YEARS 10 & 11

Cambridge International Examinations

IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary EducationFor most students, the IGCSE course for each subject is a two year programme which commences at the start of Year 10, with final examinations held at the end of Year 11. Pinehurst students sit examinations for up to 8 subjects.

Compulsory for Pinehurst students

• English Language and English Literature or ESOL

• Mathematics

Students are to select an additional five subjects from the subjects offered in this prospectus and will spend 4 periods per week on each of their subjects. Students will also receive 2 periods of General Physical Education.

All IGCSE courses at Pinehurst lead to Extended Level examinations. Extended Level is aimed at grades of A*, A, B & C. Where appropriate some students may be entered for Core Level examinations. Core level is aimed at students who will achieve grades of C, D, E, F & G.

General Guidelines

When making your subject choices we would encourage you to consider the following points:

• Look closely at your present subjects. Think about which ones you enjoy and are successful at

• Maintain a broad range of subjects and avoid specialising too early in your school career

• Plan your option choices carefully, think ahead to what you may choose to study in years 12 and 13. Some of these subjects will have pre-requisites

• If you have a future career path in mind. Take the time and trouble to find out which subjects will be the most suitable.

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Curriculum Guide 2012 – Year 10 & 11

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Accounting

If you are considering studying commerce at University or going into business then you should know the ‘language of business’ – Accounting. Accounting forms the basis for most business decisions as it provides a system by which monetary value of transactions, both business and individual, is measured. IGCSE Accounting is about developing an understanding of the theory and concepts of accounting and their applications in a variety of business situations within a modern economic environment. To be successful in any field, you will eventually be responsible for the management of money. Accounting prepares you to do this. Statistics prove that accountants enjoy one of the highest employment rates for any commerce graduate.

Topics include:

• The Purpose and Functions of Accounting

• Business documents (Books of Prime Entry, The Ledgers)

• Accounting Procedures (Capital and Revenue Expenditure and Receipts, Provisions for Depreciation and Doubtful Debts, Accruals and Prepayments, Stock Valuation, etc.)

• Principles of Financial Statements (Income Statements, Balance Sheets)

• Preparation of Financial Statements (Sole Traders, Partnerships, Manufacturing Companies, Limited Liability Companies, Clubs and Societies and Incomplete Records)

• Analysis and Interpretation (Accounting Ratios and Their Interpretation, Inter-firm Comparison, Limitations of Accounting Statements)

• Accounting Principles and Policies (Incorporating The New International Standards)

IGCSE Core and Extended

Grades Available: A* to G

Paper Name of paper Duration Weighting (%)

1 Multiple choice and short answered questions 1h 45m 50%2 Structured Questions 1h 45m 50%


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Art And Design: GraphicsGraphics is concerned with both visual imagery and the production of 3 dimensional outcomes. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a wide range of graphic techniques to create, develop and communicate solutions to problems. The solutions should be presented in both 2-D and 3-D form. The course encourages personal expression, imagination, sensitivity, conceptual thinking, powers of observation, an analytical ability and practical attitudes.

Art and Design complements literary, mathematical, scientific and factual subjects. It is especially concerned with the development of visual perception and aesthetics. It is a form of communication and a means of expressing ideas and feelings.

IGCSE Core and ExtendedGrades Available: A* to G

Paper Name of paper Weighting (%)

4 Course Work – one main finished piece plus supporting portfolio 50%

2Design Assignment – 8 hour practical examination piece (max size A2) plus no more than 3 sheets of supporting

studies50%

Topics covered include:

Candidates will be taught in Year 10 & 11:

• to understand the basic design principles of line, form and colour, and their application in designing;

• to use graphic techniques and ICT, including CAD to generate, develop, model and communicate design proposals;

• to develop and use design briefs, detailed specifications and criteria in relation to product development;

• to be flexible and adaptable in their designing, in order to respond to problems, changing circumstances and new opportunities;

• to generate design proposals against stated design criteria, and to modify their proposals in the light of on-going analysis, evaluation and product development;

• to consider the conflicting demands that moral, cultural, economic, environmental, historical and social issues can make in the planning and in the designing of products;

• to ensure that the quality of their design solution will be suitable for intended clients and consumers;

• to understand the difference between quality of design and quality of manufacture, and use essential criteria to evaluate the quality of models they have made and products which have been made commercially;


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Art And Design: Painting And Related MediaThe personal response encouraged by the Art and Design Syllabus will stimulate students’ imagination, sensitivity, conceptual thinking, powers of observation and analytical ability.

Students will develop confidence and enthusiasm in the practice of Art and Design as they gain the technical skills necessary to form, compose and communicate in two and three dimensions, and the ability to identify and solve problems in visual and tactile form. Students are expected to show the development of ideas from initial attempts to final solutions.

The study of Art and Design will lead to a wider awareness of the role played by the visual arts in society and in the history of civilisation. It will broaden students’ cultural horizons and enrich their individual experience.



1 Observational/Interpretive Assignment 8h 50%5 Course Work – Painting and Related Media 50%


The aims of this programme include stimulating, encouraging and developing an ability to identify and solve problems in visual and tactile form; the technical competence and manipulative skills necessary to form, compose and communicate in two or three dimensions; experimentation and innovation through the inventive use of materials and techniques.

The assessment objectives are in three groups: Knowledge with Understanding, Interpretive and Creative Response, and Personal investigation and Development

Studies under this heading may be representational or descriptive, or they may be more imaginative and interpretative. In either case, they will evolve through investigation and development. They may be based upon a directly observed starting point or subject, or they may be a personal response to a theme. Subjects may include landscapes, figure studies, portraits, the natural or man-made environment, artefacts, abstract notions or feelings, personal experiences, or visual ideas inspired by literary sources, etc.

Methods employed include drawing of all kinds, all graphic media, painting and related media. Candidates should learn to use a sketchbook to make visual researches and develop their ideas. They should also show knowledge of Art and Design from other cultures or history, and relate it to their own studies.

The students will learn observational skills and gain an understanding of compositional structures. They will learn to render form and structure, appreciate special relationships and handle tone and colour. They will learn to express visually their ideas in an individual and personal way using Maori and European artist models. As the course progresses, students will develop a personal technique with perceptual quality and creative imagination, and the ability to make their own aesthetic judgment.


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BiologyBiology is an experimental science concerned with the way nature works. A Biology student is numerate, analytical, and practical, and has good problem solving, presentation and communication skills.

An IGCSE level in Biology provides an excellent starting point for a wide career choice within science, industry or commerce. A qualification in Biology offers many opportunities which include veterinary sciences, marine biology, environmental sciences, ecology, nursing, biochemistry, research biology, forensic science, pharmaceutical industries, physical education, product testing, health and medicine.

Biological related applications are to be found in almost every aspect of our lives, as well as applications in space technology, finding solutions to environmental problems, and developing new technologies for medicine.

Students will develop attitudes relevant to Biology such as concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity, enquiry, initiative and inventiveness. Students will gain an awareness that scientific theories and methods have developed, and continue to do so, as a result of co-operative activities of groups and individuals. Also, that the study and practice of science are subject to social, economic, technological, ethical and cultural influences and limitations.



1 Multiple Choice 45m 30%2 Short Answer – CORE only 1h 45m 50%3 Long Answer – EXTENDED only 1h 45m 50%6 Alternative to Practical 1h 20%

Topics fall into 4 sections:

• Characteristics and Classification of Living Organisms.

• Organisation and Maintenance of the organism.

• Development of the organism and the Continuity of Life.

• Relationships of Organisms with one another and with their environment.


Cells and Cell Processes, Animal and Plant Nutrition, Transportation in Plants and Humans Respiration, Co-ordination and Response, Reproduction in Plants and Humans, Excretion in Humans, Growth and Development, Organisms and the Environment, Inheritance, Energy Flow and Cycles, Population Size and Human Influences on the Environment.


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Business Studies

Students will develop an understanding of the role and purpose of business activity in the public and private sectors, and the importance of innovation and change. They will learn how the major types of business organisations are set up, financed and operated, and how their activities are regulated. The factors which influence business decisions, activities and outputs will also be considered.

As well as introducing students to the concepts and techniques used in business, the course will facilitate the development of other skills, such as numeracy and enquiry. Students will be encouraged to understand the working world and the essential values of co-operation and interdependence. It is hoped that the Business Studies course will prepare them to meet the world of work with confidence and awareness. Careers in Business Studies: Small Business Owner, Property Developer, Managing Director, Human Resource Officer, Livestock Agent.

IGCSE Core and Extended



1 Short-answer/Structured Questions 1h 45m 50%2 Data Response 1h 45m 50%


Looking at some key questions:

• Why is business activity needed?

• How is business activity organised and financed?

• What is work like?

• How and why do government and the community influence business activity?


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ChemistryChemistry is an experimental science concerned with the way nature works at the atomic and molecular level. The course will focus on:

• the structure and behaviour of atoms (elements)

• the composition and properties of compounds

• the reactions between substances with their accompanying energy exchange

• the laws that unite these phenomena into a comprehensive system.

A background in chemistry is a powerful springboard to launch you into your future career. Chemistry combines well with physics and mathematics; it also links well with biology providing an excellent foundation leading to careers in environmental sciences and medically related disciplines. A person with a strong understanding of chemistry is prepared to assume a wide variety of positions in industry, education, or public service. It is obvious that a chemistry background is important if you plan to work in the chemical industry or to teach chemistry. It may be less obvious that a significant knowledge of chemistry is often required in professions such as biotechnology, hazardous waste management, art conservation, and forensic science. Chemistry related applications are to be found in almost every aspect of our lives. Space technology, finding solutions to environmental problems, developing new drugs and technologies for medicine, and designing new materials for molecular electronics and computing.





Atoms, Elements and Compounds, Stoichiometry, Chemical reactions, Acids, Bases and Salts, Periodic Table, Metals, Air and Water, Sulphur, Carbonates and Organic Chemistry.


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Design And TechnologyResistant MaterialsStudents will follow the IGCSE Design and Technology Resistant Materials syllabus.

Design and Technology takes place in the workshop and is a very practical subject. Initially students complete a series of projects which develop skills and techniques, working with a variety of materials.

The course focuses on the design process. For their major practical project students will be required to produce and present a complete and comprehensive design portfolio of their own choice. The folio should be based around the following topics:

• Situation and Associated Problems

• Design Brief

• Research

• Design Specifications

• Development of a selected concept to a final solution

• Final work drawing

• Evaluation

Students will have three terms in which to design and make their project.

Topics Covered Include:

Students investigate the properties of wood, metal and plastic materials. Students learn the process of preparing materials, setting and marking out, shaping, joining assembly and finishing. Students learn the basic principles associated with mechanisms such as levers, gears and pulleys. The course encourages students to evaluate products and to consider safety and ergonomic features when designing an artefact.


Component Number Name of Paper Style of Paper Duration Weighting

Paper 1 Design Design drawing 1h 15m 25%Paper 3 Resistant Materials Written 1h 25%

Project School-based assessment 3 terms 50%


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DramaThis course is suitable for students who:

• enjoy public speaking and performing in front of others

• are motivated and creative

• work well with others

• are prepared to challenge themselves to try new things

• have previous drama or stage experience

The two-year programme aims to develop an understanding of drama through practical and theoretical study. Students will study and present dramatic texts and analyse how key dramatic elements can produce differing performances. They will create original dramatic material and reflect on its effectiveness through discussion and written responses.



1 Written Examination 2h 30m 40%

2 Course Work 60%


• Written Examination (sat in the May-June session)This Paper is based on four pieces of pre-released material: an extract from a play, and three stimuli. The extract will be from repertoire drawn from a variety of cultures and times. The three stimuli will consist of short titles, phrases, scenarios and quotations. Candidates will prepare for the examination by creating drama based on the pre-released material. Examination questions will cover: characterisation, role, pacing, contrast, dynamics, spatial awareness, physicality, tension, and other features as appropriate. Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the role of set, lighting, sound, costume and make-up as well as an appreciation of the issues facing directors and stage managers.

• Course WorkEach candidate will submit a total of three pieces of practical work: two group pieces and one individual piece.

All Course Work pieces must be performed for a live audience and filmed. Students taking IGCSE Drama are expected to take an active part in the College Drama Evenings at the end of every term as part of their assessment.


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English (First Language) This course is compulsory for all students, apart from those taking English as a Second Language.

The English (First Language) Syllabus will develop students’ ability to communicate accurately, appropriately and effectively in speech and writing. Students will be encouraged to use relevant vocabulary, to employ correct grammar, spelling and punctuation, and to display a sense of style and audience.

The syllabus will help students to understand and respond appropriately to what they see, hear and experience, and to enjoy the full variety of the English language. In addition, it will complement their other studies by developing general skills such as the ability to analyse, synthesise, and make inferences, order facts and present opinions.

A study of English (First Language) will promote personal development and an understanding of self and others.

Students will sit the IGCSE English (First Language) examination at the end of Year 11.

IGCSE CoreGrades Available: C to G


1 Reading 1h 45m 50%3 Directed writing and composition 2h 50%

IGCSE ExtendedGrades Available: A* to E


2 Reading 2h 50%3 Directed writing and composition 2h 50%

Students will be entered for either the Core or Extended examination, depending on their ability and progress during Years 10 – 11. This will be at the teacher’s discretion.

Students will also study the IGCSE Literature Course throughout Years 10 – 11. These 2 courses complement each other and run concurrently.


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English (Second Language)This course is suitable for students who:

• need additional assistance in a small class environment before they will be ready for IGCSE First Language English

• still need assistance with verbs, tenses forming sentences or understanding written or oral text

• are finding that their English comprehension skills are affecting their progress in other subjects

The English (Second Language) Syllabus is intended for students who are studying English in order to improve their educational or employment prospects. It reflects the widespread use of English as a medium for academic instruction, commercial activity and entertainment.

The course will prepare students to work or study in an English-speaking environment, and will provide a sound basis for further development of their English Language skills. The study of English as a Second Language will promote personal development and an understanding of self and others.

Students will learn to use English effectively as a means of practical communication. Work will be related to the kinds of situations students are likely to encounter later in life and the kinds of topics and interests about which they are likely to need to communicate. There is a strong emphasis on the ability to understand and impart information.

The school aims to satisfy the needs of students from Non-English-speaking-backgrounds by providing an intensive course of instruction in all aspects of the English language, graded to the level of the student’s ability and taking account of their particular background. Emphasis will be placed on individual instruction to enable students to make rapid progress.



1 Reading/Writing 1h 30m 70%3 Listening 30m - 40m 15%5 Oral 10m - 12m 15%



2 Reading/Writing 2h 70%4 Listening 45m 15%6 Oral Course Work n/a 15%


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English Literature

This course is compulsory for all students except those taking English (Second Language) and is taught concurrently with the English First Language Course.

Through the study of English Literature, students are encouraged to read, interpret and evaluate literary texts. They will develop an understanding of texts in terms of literal meaning, relevant contexts and deeper themes or attitudes. They will learn to recognise and appreciate the ways in which writers use language to achieve their effects, and to communicate an informed personal response.

The study of literature allows students to explore areas of universal human concern, thus leading to a greater understanding of themselves and others.



1 Set Texts (open books) 2h 15m 75%3 Set Texts (unseen) 45m 25%

Students will study a selection of texts from three sections: Drama, Prose and Poetry.


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EnterpriseThe course is designed to encourage students to develop understanding and practical skills associated with the work environment and the running of a small enterprise.

• A lively and innovative two year course to help students understand how enterprises succeed and what it means to be enterprising. This course will lead very fluidly into AS and A2 Business Studies.

• Students will set up and run a small enterprise to gain practical, hands-on experience.

• Develops skills in creativity, financial planning, focus, team working and problem-solving: building on best practice in international education.

• Students will have the opportunity to meet with and talk to a range of people involved in enterprise: people who have set up their own enterprise, people involved in supporting enterprise e.g. financiers, government organisations, local business organisations, people who have shown enterprising skills e.g. innovators, inventors.

Some questions students will look at:

• How do you turn a brilliant idea into a good business model?

• In a highly competitive market place how do you make your product/service stand out above your competitors?

• How does a successful entrepreneur think, negotiate and plan?

• What success measure will help you to stay in business – it’s not only a healthy balance sheet?

• How does a good manager motivate their staff?


• Introduction to enterprise

• Setting up a new enterprise

• Skills to run an enterprise

• Business opportunities and risk

• Negotiation


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Short Answer. This paper is based on a case study. Students are required to apply their knowledge of enterprise and entrepreneurship to comment on enterprise issues and solve enterprise problems.

1h 30m 50%

2 Course Work. Students run their own enterprise activity. 50%

• Understanding finance

• Business planning

• Markets and customers

• Help and support for enterprise

• Communicating with others


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Environmental ManagementEnvironmental Management is a Science Course concerned with education for sustainable development in a world where the security of resources is endangered by human impact. It is wide-ranging in its scope, topical in its coverage and targeted on important skills that young people need for life.

Environmental Management combines the topics of Biology, Earth Science, Geography, Economics and Anthropology. It moves on to explore the impact of development on the environment. Such issues as environmental pollution and resource depletion are examined. Environmental Management is concerned not only with the impact of humankind on the planet but also with the patterns of human behaviour necessary to preserve and manage the environment in a self-sustaining way. Classroom studies enable students to obtain a local as well as a global perspective.



1 Short Answer 1h 30m 30%2 Structured questions 1h 45m 40%4 Alternative to Internal Assessment 1h 30%

The major themes covered are, the lithosphere, the hydrosphere, the atmosphere and the biosphere.

The course investigates:

• Resources: How does the natural system work?

• Development: How do people use natural resources?

• Impact: How does development change the environment?

• Management: How can the environment be developed sustainably?

Environmental management at Pinehurst is a science course. It may be chosen as a student’s only science subject or taken alongside Biology, Chemistry or Physics.


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Geography

Geography studies the inter-relationships between humans and their physical environment. So much more than knowing where countries and their capital cities are, geography is part of our everyday lives.

Examples of geographers in the workplace might be to work with geologists, environmental managers and engineers to make decisions about hazard evacuation, placement of new settlements, roads and coastal engineering.

A new frontier in geography called GIS (Geographic Information Systems) gathers spatial data and inputs it into a computer to create map layers revealing patterns and relationships.

Physical geographers research climates, landforms and plant and animal distributions. Human geographers aim to understand communities and cultures.

Geography at IGCSE level has a broad base which fits any choice of academic programme and at the same time allows students to keep their options open for further study at advanced levels. It teaches a wide variety of skills allowing students to combine geography with a number of University degrees including Arts, Law, Business, Engineering, Geology and Environmental Science.

IGCSE



1 Structured topic questions 1h 45m 45%2 Geographic skills 1h 30m 27.5%4 Fieldwork Skills 1h 30m 27.5%


• Population and Settlement

• The Natural Environment

• Economic Development and the Use of Resources

Case studies, practicals and fieldwork are used to illustrate and develop topics.


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HistoryThe History Syllabus offers students the opportunity of studying some of the major international issues of the twentieth century, as well as looking in somewhat greater depth at the history of a particular region. However, the emphasis within the Syllabus is as much on the development of historical skills as on the acquisition of knowledge.

The Syllabus will promote an understanding of the nature of cause and consequence, continuity and change, similarity and difference, based on an appreciation of the nature and the use of historical evidence. The Syllabus aims to stimulate students’ interest in and enthusiasm about the past, and to provide a sound basis for further study and the pursuit of personal interests.



1 Short Answers 1h 45m 40%2 Source based short answers 2h 33%4 Alternative to Course Work 1h 27%


Students will study 20th Century history together with an in-depth study.

• 20th Century – Peace Treaties of 1919-1923, League of Nations, Collapse of International Peace, the rise of dictatorships and the long road to World War Two, the origins and development of the Cold War, the spread of communism and its containment by the United States, the role of the United Nations.

• In-Depth Study – Germany 1918-45Topics: Was the Weimar Republic doomed to failure? How did Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party rise to political power and come to dominate Germany? How did the Nazi’s treat minority groups like the Jews? How effectively did the Nazis control Germany? What was it like to live in Nazi Germany?


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Information and Communication TechnologyThe Information Communication Technology syllabus combines theoretical and practical studies focusing on the ability to use common software applications, including word processors, spreadsheets, databases, interactive presentation software, e-mail, web browsers and website design. Students will develop a greater awareness of how applications are used in the workplace, and consider the impact of new technologies on methods of working and on social, economic, ethical and moral issues. The skills learnt will be useful to them in their work across the curriculum, and will prepare them for future employment.



1 Written Test 2h 40%2 Practical Test 2h 30m 30%3 Practical Test 2h 30m 30%


• Practical Skills Students should be able to: use e-mail and the Internet to gather and communicate information; use word processing facilities to prepare documents; use database facilities to manipulate data to solve problems and represent data graphically; integrate data from different sources into a single document or report; produce output in a specified format; use a spreadsheet to create and test a data model, extracting and summarising data; create a structured website with style sheets, tables and hyperlinks and create and control an interactive presentation. The two practical tests will each comprise a number of tasks to be taken under controlled conditions. The practical tests focus on the candidate’s ability to carry out practical tasks rather than to explain the theory of how the tasks are completed. Candidates are assessed on their ability to complete these tasks.

• Knowledge and UnderstandingStudents should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relation to: the functions of the main hardware and software components of computer systems; the networking of information-processing systems; the ways in which information technology is used and the effects of its use; the stages and methods of system analysis, and design and computing terminology. Candidates should be familiar not only with the types of software available and the range of Information Technology knowledge, but also with their uses in practical contexts.


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JapaneseThis course is designed for:• Students who have satisfactorily completed Year 9 Japanese• Enjoy working with language• Are prepared to make a regular commitment to learning new vocabulary

Amongst the aims of the Japanese course, are: • To develop the ability to use the language effectively for purposes of practical

communication within the country of residence, where appropriate, and in all the countries where the language is spoken;

• To form a sound base of the skills, language and attitudes required for further study, work and leisure;

• To offer insights into the culture and civilisation of the countries where the language is spoken (this may include literature where appropriate);

• To encourage positive attitudes toward foreign language learning and towards speakers of foreign languages, and a sympathetic approach to other cultures and civilisations.

The course introduces students to more of the grammar and structure of Japanese, and has a prescribed core vocabulary list. Students will learn to read and write KATAKANA script and KANJI is also introduced.

Topics covered include:• Everyday activities

Home life and school, food, health and fitness• Personal and social life

Self, family and personal relationships, holidays and special occasions• The world around us

Home town and local area, natural and made environment, people, places and customs

• The world of workContinuing education, careers / employment, language and communication in the work place

• The international worldTourism at home and abroad, life in other countries and communities, world events/issues

IGCSE ExtendedGrades Available: A* to G


2 Reading and Directed Writing 1h 30m 35%3 Speaking 15m 30%4 Continuous Writing 1h 15m 35%


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MathematicsMathematics is a compulsory subject for all Year 10 and 11 students. All students intending to enter New Zealand Universities will be required to obtain a Grade D or higher in IGCSE Mathematics.Students will be encouraged to develop their mathematical knowledge and skills in a way which encourages confidence and provides satisfaction and enjoyment.They will develop a feel for numbers, and for patterns and relationships in Mathematics. There will be an emphasis on solving problems and presenting and interpreting results. Students will be encouraged to communicate clearly and reason logically using mathematical concepts.The Mathematical Syllabus aims to encourage students to make use of Mathematics in other subjects, and to provide a firm foundation for the further study of Mathematics and other disciplines.



1 Short Answer questions 1h 35%3 Structured questions 2h 65%

Note: a grade D or better satisfies the current, minimum numeracy requirement to NZ Universities.

Topics covered include:Number, set notation and language, squares, square roots and cubes, directed numbers, ordering, standard form, estimation and accuracy, ratio, proportion and rate, percentages, measures, time, money and finance, graphs and functions, algebraic representation and formulae, algebraic manipulation, indices, solution of equations and in equations, geometrical terms and constructions, symmetry, angle properties and loci, mensuration, trigonometry, statistics and probability, vectors and transformations



2 Short Answer questions 1h 30min 35%4 Structured questions 2h 30min 65%

Topics covered include:Further development on the topics of the Core curriculum and with the addition of Linear programming, Matrices and Set Theory.


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MusicPre-Requisites:• This course is open to and suitable for all students as long as they begin or continue

to have itinerant lessons on their chosen instrument or voice.• The course is divided into 3 sections: Performance, Composing & Listening• Students must be prepared to perform solo pieces on a regular basis and take part

in group ensemble pieces in class. There are opportunities to perform to a wider audience at termly concerts.

• Students must be prepared to compose two pieces either contrasting in character or written for different groups of instruments.

• The listening component includes Western classical and World music.

IGCSEGrades Available: A* to G


1 Unprepared Listening 1h 24%2 Prepared Listening 40m 16%3 Performing - 30%4 Composing - 30%

Topics covered include:• Unprepared Listening

Students will be expected to comment intelligently on the characteristics of a wide variety of music including Pop, Classical and World music. They will be taught techniques for recognising structure, instruments, styles, and timbre and will learn the appropriate vocabulary to describe music they hear.

• Prepared Listening Students will learn to read an orchestral score and to analyse one substantial Classical work. There will also be one prescribed focus on World Music where the music of a particular country will be studied.

• PerformanceStudents will prepare and perform between 4 and 10 minutes of music on their chosen instrument/s. They are to perform 1 solo piece or 2 short solo pieces. In addition they perform 1 or 2 ensemble pieces in which their part is not doubled by another player. Provision is made for improvisation.

• CompositionStudents will follow a music theory course and learn to use Sibelius music software. They will compose two pieces, at least one of which must use Western notation.

This is a 2 year course with students sitting the written examinations during the June examination session. Performances and compositions are internally assessed by the Director of Music, then CD recordings and the printed music are sent to Cambridge for moderation in October.


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Physical EducationThe Physical Education Syllabus provides candidates with an opportunity to study both the practical and theoretical aspects of the subject. It is designed to promote enjoyment in physical activity and the knowledge gained should enable students to develop an understanding of effective and safe physical performance.

Throughout the course students should be encouraged to improve their ability to plan, perform, analyse and evaluate physical activities. Their knowledge, skills and understanding of a number of physical activities selected from a wide range of categories should develop throughout the course.



1 Short-answer/Structured Questions 1h 45m 40%2 Course Work 60%


Factors affecting performance, issues of health, safety and training, and the reasons and opportunities for participation in physical activity.

The Course Work assesses a candidate’s physical performance, including an ability to interrelate planning, performing and evaluating whilst undertaking activity and the ability to analyse and improve their own and others. Performances in four practical activities are each worth 15% of the syllabus total.

The four practical activities must be chosen from a minimum of two of the seven categories outlined: Games, Gymnastic Activities, Dance, Athletic Activities, Swimming, Outdoor and Adventurous Activities and Combat Activities


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PhysicsPhysics is the study of how the world behaves and how the laws of nature operate; it is generally regarded as the most fundamental science subject. The subject looks at how things work and the principles and laws that predict their behaviour. This can range from the large scale of the Earth and the Universe to the small scale of the nucleus of an atom. If you enjoy taking things apart, have an inquisitive mind, and like to know what is going on, you will find this subject interesting.

Physicists play a vital role in the development of many new technologies, and the laws of physics find application in almost every branch of science, engineering and technology. For example, the pumping action of the heart, the speed of switching circuits in a computer, the stresses acting on a bridge, are all subject to the laws of physics. In order to make significant advances in any branch of science it is necessary to have a thorough grasp of these basic principles.

The study of motion is an important part of the course. You learn about how things move, how to measure speed and acceleration, how objects fall, what friction means, and what constraints conservation of energy and momentum can put on a system. Another important topic is electricity and students will learn how to build electric circuits.

Physics is a practical subject and students will develop their experimental skills throughout the course. Accurate measurement is very important in the development of any science, and this is particularly true of physics. Students will learn how to take measurements using a wide range of scientific apparatus including data logging with computers. The data is then analysed using graphical techniques in order to investigate whether it fits a pattern or hypothesis.

Physics is the most mathematical of the science subjects and the course will develop students’ problem solving ability.





Study of motion, mass, weight and density, forces, energy, work and power, waves, pressure, heat, temperature, light, sound, electricity, magnetism and radioactivity.


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SpanishThis course is designed for:• Students who have satisfactorily completed Year 9 Spanish• Enjoy working with language• Are prepared to make a regular commitment to learning new vocabulary

The Spanish Course aims to:• Develop the ability to use the language effectively for purposes of practical

communication within the country of residence, where appropriate, and in all the countries where the language is spoken;

• Form a sound base of the skills, language and attitudes required for further study, work and leisure;

• Offer insights into the culture and civilisation of the countries where the language is spoken (this may include literature where appropriate);

• Encourage positive attitudes toward foreign language learning and towards speakers of foreign languages, and a sympathetic approach to other cultures and civilisations.

The course introduces students to more of the grammar and structure of Spanish, and has a prescribed core vocabulary list.



1 Listening 30m 33%2 Reading and Directed Writing 1h 33%3 Speaking 30m 33%

IGCSE ExtendedGrades Available: A* to C


1 Listening 45m 25%2 Reading and Directed Writing 1h 30m 25%3 Speaking 30m 25%4 Continuous Writing 1h 15m 25%

Topics covered include:Everyday Activities, Personal and Social Life, The world Around Us, The World of Work, The International World.

YEARS 12 & 13

Cambridge International Examinations

• AS - Advanced Subsidiary • A - Advanced Level

In Year 12 students study 5 AS Level subjects.

All students must take AS English Language or AS English Literature. Students may take both types of English if they wish.

The following subjects are offered at AS level:

• Accounting

• Applied ICT

• Art & Design Graphics

• Art & Design Painting

• Art & Design Photography

• Biology

• Business Studies

• Chemistry

All AS subjects are completed in one year. The examinations are held in October/November. In year 13 students then have the option, if successful at AS level, of continuing their studies at A2 level in Year 13.

The following subjects are offered at A2 level:

• Accounting

• Applied ICT

• Art & Design Graphics

• Art & Design Painting

• Art & Design Photography

• Biology

In Year 13 students may select either 5 subjects or 4 subjects plus a study option. A Year 13 student may end up studying a combination of AS and A2 level subjects.

• Classical Studies

• Design Technology

• Drama

• English Language

• English Literature

• English Language and Literature

• Geography

• History

• Business Studies

• Chemistry

• Classical Studies

• Design Technology

• English Literature

• Geography

• History

• Japanese

• Mathematics

• Music

• Physical Education

• Physics

• Psychology

• Spanish

• Mathematics

• Music

• Physical Education

• Physics

• Psychology

• Spanish

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Pre-Requisites for AS level courses

In order to study some AS level subjects students will be required to achieve a pre-requisite standard at IGCSE level. This will normally be a grade C at IGCSE level. For more information on individual subject pre-requisites refer to the subject details in this booklet.

In order to progress from IGCSE courses to an A level programme of study a student is expected to have passed at least 4 grade C or higher IGCSE subjects.

AS English Language, AS English Literature, AS English Language and Literature or IGCSE English is compulsory for all Year 12 students.

Year 12 students are to select 4 additional subjects from the subjects offered in this prospectus and will spend 6 periods per week on each of their subjects.

Year 13 students are to select 4 or 5 subjects from the subjects offered in this prospectus and will spend 6 periods per week on each of their subjects.

Where appropriate, Year 12 and 13 students may supplement their programme of study by choosing IGCSE subjects that complement their timetable.

Pinehurst students study 5 AS Level subjects in Year 12, with AS examinations in November. Students may then specialise in 4 to 5 full A Level subjects in Year 13. Having said that, they may also select to study a variety of different AS subjects rather than doing the full A Level. The nature of the A/AS Level programmes allows plenty of flexibility over the two years for students to study a variety of AS and A Level combinations.

AS and A Levels from Cambridge International Examinations are well established, internationally recognised examinations. AS and A Levels are accepted at all New Zealand universities. They are also accepted by universities around the world, including Australia, the USA and Europe. Students considering doing their first year at university overseas would be advised to do at least 2-3 A Levels in Year 13.

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University Entrance

Students who successfully pass their AS and A level courses achieve points, these points then allow the student to access university courses.

Points are allocated as follows:

AS Level A LevelPercentage

Range Grade Points Grade Points

90 - 100 A 60 A* 14080 - 90 A 60 A 12070 - 79 B 50 B 10060 - 69 C 40 C 8050 - 59 D 30 D 6040 - 49 E 20 E 40

For open entry university courses students are required to obtain a minimum of 120 points over the two years of the A level programme – this must include at least 3 D’s - to gain University Entrance in New Zealand.

Also, the minimum literacy requirement for entry to a New Zealand university is an E in AS English Language or English Literature. The minimum numeracy requirement is a D in IGCSE Mathematics.

Limited entry courses such as Medicine and Engineering have higher entrance criteria. These are University specific. It is imperative that students see University websites or Mrs McNie for exact details.

For up-to-date careers and tertiary course information visit:

• Careers Service site – www.careers.govt.nz

• For Australian Universities – www.curriculum.edu.au/ozjacweb/

• For UK Universities – www.educationuk.org

• For USA Universities – www.utexas.edu/world./univ/alpha/

• For access to any university in the world – www.braintrack.com

• Ucas site – www.ucas.com.uk


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AccountingAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CoursePre-RequisitesStudents must have permission from Head of Faculty – Humanities.If you are considering studying commerce at University or going into business then you should know the ‘language of business’ – Accounting. Accounting forms the basis for most business decisions as it provides a system by which monetary value of transactions, both business and individual, is measured. To be successful in any field, you will eventually be responsible for the management of money. Accounting prepares you to do this. Statistics prove that accountants enjoy one of the highest employment rates for any commerce graduate. With the popularity of conjoint degrees, you can study professional accounting matched with a degree in areas such as Arts, Science, Law, Engineering etc.Candidates for AS Level Accounting are required to enter for Papers 1 and 2. These papers are sat in November of the first year of the programme. The option exists for students to re-sit AS examinations or to push on and sit the A2 examinations for full A Level in November of the second year.


1 Multiple Choice 1h 30%2 Structured Questions 1h 30m 70%

Advanced Level – 1 Year CoursePre-RequisitesStudents must have completed AS Accounting to the satisfaction of the Head of Faculty – Humanities.Candidates for A Level Accounting are required to enter for Papers 1, 2, 3 and 4. Papers 1 and 2 are normally taken as part of the AS programme, with Papers 3 and 4 taken as part of the A2 programme.


1 Multiple Choice - AS 1h 15%2 Structured Questions - AS 1h 30m 35%3 Multiple Choice 1h 15%4 Problem Solving 2h 35%

The programme follows a similar pattern to AS Accounting with further extension in all the topics. In addition, the following topics are covered: Standard and Process Costing, Budgeting, Investment Appraisal, Cash flow Statements and Business Purchase.Papers 1 and 2 can be taken as part of the AS examinations in November of the first year. Papers 3 and 4 can be taken in November of the second year with the combinations of weighting calculated as per the above table. Alternatively, all papers can be taken together in November of the second year.


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Applied Information TechnologyAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CoursePre-Requisites

Students must have permission from Head of Faculty – Sciences.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is an applied subject and all candidates will require frequent access to computer and Internet facilities to develop their skills. The practical sections of this course can be accomplished using any software packages that will allow the candidates to demonstrate ALL of the skills listed in the relevant sections of this syllabus. Candidates will learn to use particular packages, but they should be encouraged to realise that, with the aid of a manual, they can transfer their skills to other packages.


1 Written 1h 15m 40%2 Practical Test 2h 30m 60%

The subject content is set out in six interrelated curriculum areas. These sections should be read as an integrated whole and not as a progression. The six areas are as follows:

• ICT systems including portable communication devices

• How organisations use ICT

• Impact of ICT on society

• Computer Networks

• Problem solving using ICT

• Systems life cycle

At AS Level

• ICT systems including portable communication devices

• How organisations use ICT – Part 1

• Impact of ICT on society – Part 1

• Systems life cycle

Candidates should be familiar not only with the types of software available and the range of Information Technology knowledge and skills detailed below, but also with their uses in practical contexts.


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Art And Design: GraphicsAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CourseCandidates for AS Level Art and Design are required to enter for Components 1 and 2. These Components are submitted towards the end of the year.

Component Name of paper Weighting (%)

1 Controlled Test 30%2 Course Work 20%

Component 1: Controlled Test This is an externally-set assignment that will be marked by CIE. The examination paper will provide candidates with the opportunity to respond in a variety of ways, for example: interpretative, design, abstract, photography etc. This component is concerned with developing the candidate’s response to visual stimuli and encourages the process of direct observation from primary sources, recording, analysing and 2 and/or 3-D development. The candidate will choose one stimulus from the examination paper from which to make studies in any suitable colour/tone, medium, process or technique.Component 2: Course Work One Course Work project from one area of study given under the Curriculum Content will be pursued during the course. The intention of this Component is to allow candidates to pursue a field of study in research, development and realisation in depth. However, unlike Component 3, more emphasis will be placed on the development of ideas.

Advanced Level – 1 Year CoursePre-requisites – students to have completed AS Art and Design Graphics to the satisfaction of the Head of Faculties – Science and teacher in charge of Graphics.

Component Name of paper Weighting (%)

3 Course Work 30%4 Related Study 20%

Component 3: Course Work One Course Work project from one area of study given under the Curriculum Content will be pursued during the course. The work may or may not be from the same area of study as work submitted for Component 2. If the same area is selected then candidates are advised to investigate a different process. The intention of this Component is to allow candidates to pursue a field of study in research, development and realisation in depth. Unlike Component 2, as much emphasis will be placed on the resolution of the final piece as on the development of ideas and the use of processes.Component 4: Related Study Candidates will produce a detailed study of any aspect of the visual arts that relates to their work for Component 2 or Component 3: Course Work. First-hand experience of the work(s) should form at least part of the study.


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Art And Design: Painting And Related MediaAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CourseCandidates for AS Level Art and Design are required to enter for Components 1 and 2. These Components are submitted towards the end of the year.

Component Name of paper Duration Weighting (%)

1 Controlled Test 15h 60%2 Course Work 40%

Art and Design is a mode of expression and communication concerned with visual perception and aesthetic experience. Most of the work is expected to be practical or studio-based so that candidates will develop their abilities of observation and analysis of the world, sensitivity, skill, personal expression and imagination. They should also learn to relate skills to an enhanced knowledge of their own and other cultures, past and present, and an appreciation of practical design problems. Art and Design encompasses a broad range of related activities, areas and approaches to study. However, due to the restrictions of resources at present, candidates will be limited to Painting and Related Media. The course is designed to allow the student to develop a breadth of study within the subject. To this end they may combine these media or use them in conjunction with other materials. It may be expressive or interpretive in content, or it may record a response to the visual world. This course should stimulate interest, enjoyment and personal enrichment, as well as providing an introduction to artistic exploration and design thinking.

Component 1 is a controlled test externally assessed by Cambridge University and Component 2 is Course Work which is internally assessed.

Advanced Level – 1 Year CoursePre-RequisitesStudents must have completed AS Art and Design to the satisfaction of the Head of Faculty - Humanities.

Candidates for A Level Art and Design are required to enter for Components 1, 2, 3 and 4. Components 1 and 2 are normally submitted as part of the AS programme, with Components 3 and 4 submitted as part of the A2 programme.


1 Controlled Test - AS 15h 30%2 Course Work - AS 20%3 Course Work 30%4 Related Study 20%

Component 3 is Course Work which is internally assessed and Component 4 is a related study which is externally assessed by Cambridge University.


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Art And Design: PhotographyAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CourseArt and Design is a mode of expression and communication, concerned with visual perception and aesthetic experience. Most of the work is expected to be practical or studio-based, so that candidates will develop their abilities of observation and analysis of the world, sensitivity, skill, personal expression and imagination. They should also learn to relate skills to an enhanced knowledge of their own and other cultures, past and present, and an appreciation of practical design problems. The course is designed to allow the student to develop a breadth of study within the subject. It may be expressive or interpretive in content, or it may record a response to the visual world. This course should stimulate interest, enjoyment and personal enrichment, as well as provide an introduction to artistic exploration and design thinking.

Candidates for AS Level Art and Design are required to enter for Components 1 and 2. These Components are submitted in October of the first year of the programme. The option exists for students to re-submit for AS components, or to push on and submit for the A2 components for full A Level in November of the second year.


1 Controlled Test 15 h 60%2 Course Work 40%

Component 1 is a controlled test externally assessed by Cambridge University and Component 2 is Course Work which is internally assessed.

Advanced Level – 1 Year CoursePre-Requisites

Students must have completed AS Art and Design - Photography to the satisfaction of the Head of Faculty – Humanities.

Candidates for A Level Art and Design – Photography are required to enter for Components 1, 2, 3 and 4. Components 1 and 2 are normally submitted as part of the AS programme, with Components 3 and 4 submitted as part of the A2 programme.


1 Controlled Test - AS 15h 30%2 Course Work - AS 20%3 Course Work 30%4 Related Study 20%

Component 3 is Course Work which is internally assessed and Component 4 is a related study which is externally assessed by Cambridge University.


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BiologyAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CoursePre-RequisitesStudents must have achieved a C Grade or higher in IGCSE Biology or have permission from the Head of Faculty – Sciences.Biology is an experimental science concerned with the way nature works. An A level in Biology provides an excellent qualification for a wide career choice within science, industry or commerce. A Biology student is numerate, analytical, and practical and has good problem solving, presentation and communication skills. A qualification in biology offers many opportunities which include veterinary sciences, marine biology, ecology, nursing, biochemistry, research biology, forensic science, pharmaceutical industries, physical education, product testing, health and medicine, biotechnology, wine-making.


1 Multiple Choice 1h 31%2 AS Structured Questions 1h 15m 46%3 Advance Practical Skills 2h 23%

Topics covered include:Cell Structure, Biological Molecules, Enzymes, Cell Membranes and Transport, Cell and Nuclear Division, Genetic Control, Transport, Gas Exchange, Infectious Disease, Immunity and Ecology.

Advanced Level – 1 Year CourseCandidates for A Level Biology are required to complete the AS Biology course within 1 year then complete the A2 components of the course within the following year.


1 Multiple Choice 1h 15%2 AS Structured Questions 1h 15m 23%3 Advanced Practical Skills 2h 12%4 A2 Structured Questions 2h 38%5 Planning, Analysis and Evaluation 1h 15m 12%

The programme follows a similar pattern to AS Biology with further extension in all the AS Biology topics and the following new topics: Energy and Respiration, Photosynthesis, Regulation and Control, Inherited Change and Selection and Evolution. The applications of Biology section covers: Biodiversity and Conservation, Gene technology, Biotechnology, Crop Plants and Aspects of Human Reproduction.Pre-RequisitesStudents must have completed AS Biology to the satisfaction of the Head of Faculties – Sciences.


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Business StudiesAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CourseCandidates for AS Level Business Studies are required to enter for Papers 1 and 2. These papers are sat in November of the first year of the programme.


1Short Answer

1h 15m20%

Essay (Core) 20%2 Data Response 1h 30m 60%

Topics covered include:Business and the environment, people in organisations, marketing, operations management, business finance, business accounting and information for decision making.The aims of the Business Studies course is to understand and appreciate the nature and scope of business, and its role in society; to develop critical understanding of organisations, the markets they serve and the process of adding value; to be aware that business behaviour can be studied from a range of stakeholders including customer, manager, creditor, owner/shareholder and employee; to be aware of the economic, environmental, ethical, governmental, legal, social and technological issues associated with business activity and to develop skills in decision making and problem solving. It is hoped that the Business Studies course will prepare students to meet the world of work with confidence and awareness. Careers in Business Studies: Small Business Owner, Property Developer, Managing Director, Human Resource Officer, Livestock Agent.

Advanced Level – 1 Year CoursePre-RequisitesStudents must have completed AS Business Studies to the satisfaction of the Head of Faculty – Humanities. Papers 1 and 2 can be taken as part of the AS examinations in November of the first year. Paper 3 can be taken in November of the second year with the combinations of weighting calculated as per the table below. Alternatively, all papers can be taken together in November of the second year.


1Short Answer

1h 15m10%

Essay (Core) 10%2 Data Response 1h 30m 30%3 Case Study 3h 50%

The Advanced Level syllabus will include the Core (AS) syllabus as well as the additional Advanced Level material which include topics such as Communications, Cash Flow, Budgeting, and Strategic Management.


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ChemistryAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CoursePre-Requisites

Students must have achieved a C Grade or higher in IGCSE Chemistry or have permission from the Head of Faculty – Sciences.

Chemistry is an experimental science concerned with the way nature works at the atomic and molecular level. An A level in Chemistry provides an excellent qualification for a wide career choice within science, industry or commerce. A Chemistry student is numerate, analytical, and practical and has good problem solving, presentation and communication skills. Medical students require a solid foundation of chemistry. A qualification in chemistry offers many opportunities which include veterinary sciences, research chemistry, forensic science, pharmaceutical industries, product testing, health and medicine.


1 Multiple Choice 1h 31%2 Structured Questions 1h 15m 46%3 Advanced Practical Skills 2h 23%


Atomic structure, chemical bonding, states of matter, electrochemistry, Periodic table, hydrocarbons and polymers.


Students must have completed AS Chemistry to the satisfaction of the Head of Faculty – Sciences.


1 Multiple Choice 1h 15%2 Structured Questions 1h 15m 23%3 Advanced Practical Skills 2h 12%4 A2 Structured Questions 1h 45m 38%5 Planning, Analysis and Evaluation 1h 15m 12%

The programme follows a similar pattern to AS Chemistry with further extension in all the topics.


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Classical StudiesAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CoursePre-Requisites

Students must have permission from Head of Faculty – Humanities.

Classical Studies can be defined as the study of the civilisations of Greece and Rome in the Classical period.

The aim of this course is to study classical civilisations for three reasons:

1. They form the basis for the western traditions of art, literature, philosophy, political though, military advancementt and science which have shaped the modern world.

2. The works of art, literature, philosophy etc. produced by the Greeks and Romans have an intrinsic interest and quality representing some of the highest achievements of mankind, the study of which is relevant to many issues of contemporary society.

3. The multi-disciplinary nature of the subject, combining different types of study such as literature, art history, history, science and others, leads to an understanding of the relationship between different intellectual disciplines.

Component Component Name Duration Raw mark

Weighting (%)

Type of Assessment

Paper 1 Greek Civilisation - 2 topics 1h 30m 50 50%

Written paper externally set and marked

Paper 2 Roman Civilisation - 2 topics 1h 30m 50 50%


Unit outlines:

Alexander The Great, Socrates, Aristophanes, Augustus, Juvenal’s Satires


Students must have completed AS Classical Studies to the satisfaction of the Head of Faculty – Humanities.

Component Component Name Duration Raw mark

Weighting (%)

Type of Assessment

Paper 3 Greek Civilization - 1 topic 1h 30m 50 25%


Paper 4 Classical Literature - 1 topic 1h 30m 50 25%



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Design and Technology: Product DesignAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CoursePre-Requisites

Students must have permission from the Head of Faculty – Sciences.

Candidates for AS Level Design and Technology are required to enter for Components 1 and 2. These components are sat in November of the first year of the programme.


1 Written 3h 60%2 Project 40h - 50h 40%

Component 1 is a written examination testing knowledge, understanding and product analysis. Component 2 focuses on practical work and will allow a student to investigate and develop specialist areas of interest through a Course Work project.

Students will be expected to identify a problem of their own and then using the deign process, develop and construct a practical solution to the problem.


Students must have completed AS Design and Technology: Product Design to the satisfaction of the Head of Faculty – Sciences.


1 Written - AS 3h 30%2 Project - AS 40h - 50h 20%3 Written 3h 30%4 Project 40h - 50h 20%

Component 3 is a written examination and will test design, knowledge and understanding in the focus area of Product Design. Component 4 can either be the natural development of the project for Component 2 or a new project covering Components 2 and 4 in a holistic way. The outcome of this component will be a product made in the most appropriate materials.


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DramaAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CourseStudents need a “C” pass for IGCSE Drama for entrance into this course or significant drama experience. Entry is at the teacher’s discretion.

This course will suit students who:• have satisfactorily completed IGCSE Drama; or• have significant dramatic or stage experience; and who can• demonstrate their dramatic knowledge, both in performance and in writing

All candidates take Paper 1 (Course Work) and Paper 2 (Written Examination).


1A Course Work – Scripted Drama minimum of 45m 30%

1B Course Work – Devised Drama 30m - 45m 30%2 Written Examination 1h 45m 40%

The programme aims to develop an understanding of drama through practical and theoretical study. Students will study dramatic texts and demonstrate how key dramatic elements can produce differing performances. They create original dramatic material and reflect on its effectiveness.

Topics covered include:• Written Examination (sat in November)

This paper is based on study of the set plays and theatre genres studied for Paper 1. Candidates will be expected to write two essays, one on each play selected. Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the role of set, lighting, sound, costume and make-up as well as an appreciation of the issues facing directors and stage managers.

• Course WorkCandidates prepare and perform an acting or technical or production role in two significant and substantial pieces of scripted drama representative of a theatre genre or period. They then devise and perform an original piece of theatre from one of these genres. Genres from which selection will be made: Classical tragedy, Medieval mystery/morality play, Elizabethan and Jacobean drama, Comedy of manners, Contemporary 20th Century Theatre, New Zealand Theatre.

All Course Work pieces must be performed for a live audience and filmed. These assessments will usually take place during the College Drama Evenings at the end of every term. Students are expected to be available for these evenings and take an active part in their organisation.


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IGCSE First Language EnglishIGCSE First Language English for Year 12 StudentsThis course is suitable for students who:

• Have already passed IGCSE Second Language English; and

• Need to consolidate their knowledge of English before attempting AS Language; Or

• Have attempted IGCSE First Language English but not achieved a satisfactory grade

This course differs from the IGCSE First Language English Course offered in Year 11 because it includes a Course Work paper which allows students to edit and rework their pieces of writing to publication standard. Students also have the advantage of a small-class situation in order to gain maximum assistance with their written and spoken English.

Students must achieve a satisfactory pass in IGCSE First Language English before progressing to AS level study; therefore this course is compulsory for any student who has not met the necessary pre-requisites for AS Language/Literature.


1 Reading/Writing 1h 45m 50%

4 Course Work Throughout the year 50%

See the Head of Faculty Languages for further information.


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English LanguageAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CourseOne English subject at AS Level is compulsory in Year 12. Students may take both English Language and Literature and are encouraged to do so if they are considering A2 Literature.

This subject does not go on to A2 Level.

Pre-Requisites

Students must have achieved a C Grade or higher in IGCSE English Language or have permission from the Head of Faculty – Languages.

This course is suitable for students who:

• need to take English who are in Year 12 but do not enjoy studying extended literature texts.

• have good analytical skills.

• enjoy exploring language, both on the surface and “between the lines”.

• like to express their own ideas, either about the world, or through creative writing.

• can write with accuracy: grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Candidates for AS Level English Language are required to enter for Papers 1 and 2. This is a one-year course with the examinations in November.


1 Passages for Comment 2h 50%2 Composition 2h 50%


• Passages for Comment – Candidates will be required to answer two questions from a choice of three. Questions will carry equal marks. Each question will be based on a passage of text taken from a variety of language styles, such as travel, mystery, persuasion, personal, oratory, newspaper, thriller or narrative. Candidates analyse two passages and complete two short pieces of directed writing from the passages.

• Composition – The paper will be divided into two sections: Section A: Narrative/Descriptive/Imaginative Writing and Section B: Discursive/Argumentative Writing. There will be a choice of four composition tasks in each section. Candidates will attempt two tasks, one taken from each section. Questions carry equal marks. Candidates should write between 600 – 900 words for each composition. In both sections, candidates are required to demonstrate accurate use of language in an appropriate style, clearly presented.


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English LiteratureAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CoursePre-Requisites

This course is an ideal complement to AS Language.

Students must have achieved a C Grade or higher in IGCSE English Literature or Language or have permission from the Head of Faculty – Languages.

This course will suit students who:

• enjoy reading

• like to discuss ideas in texts and how they relate to the world

• can formulate independent ideas about texts in writing

Candidates for AS Level Literature study four texts and sit two papers, as outlined below. This is an academic course where students use critical material to develop their awareness of how texts reflect their social and historical contexts, as well as their own analytical and reasoning skills, discussing how the ideas in the texts reflect universal concerns which are still relevant today.


3 Poetry and Prose 2h 50%4 Drama 2h 50%

A selection of texts is studied covering the genres of prose, poetry and drama.


Students must have completed AS English Literature to the satisfaction of the Head of Faculty - Languages. Candidates for A Level English Literature are required to enter for Papers 3, 4, 5 and either, 6 or 7 or 8. Papers 3 and 4 are normally taken as part of the AS programme, with the remainder taken as part of the A2 programme.


5 Shakespeare and Other Pre 20th Century Texts 2h 25%6 20th Century Texts 2h 25%7 Comment and Appreciation 2h 25%

8 Course Work 25%

Students study a selection of texts covering the genres of prose, poetry and drama.


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Language and Literature in EnglishAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CourseThis course is suitable for students who do not wish to take English Literature at Advanced level. This subject does not go on to A2 level.

Pre-RequisitesStudents must have achieved a C Grade or higher in IGCSE English Literature or Language or have permission from the Head of Faculty – Languages.


• like to express their own ideas either about the world, or through creative writing.

• can write with accuracy: grammar, punctuation and spelling.

• enjoy reading.

• like to discuss ideas in texts and how they relate to the world

• can formulate independent ideas about texts in writing

Candidates for AS Level Language and Literature in English are required to enter for Papers 2 and 9. This is a one-year course with the examinations in November.


2 Composition 2h 50%9 Poetry, Prose and Drama 2h 50%

A selection of texts is studied covering the genres of prose, poetry and drama.


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GeographyAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CourseWhy do Geography?

A sound knowledge of Geography allows for an understanding of the changing environment. This, in combination with skills and abilities acquired during the course will throw open opportunities for employment in a wide variety of fields such as Urban and Regional Planning, Resource management, Law, Geology and Tourism.

Territorial Authorities (district, city and regional councils), Private companies (e.g. Fletcher Building) and Government departments (MAF Qual/MAF Tech) are always in need of trained geographers.

Candidates for AS Level Geography are required to enter for Paper 1. This paper is sat in November of the first year of the programme. The option exists for students to re-sit AS examinations or to push on and sit the A2 examinations for full A Level in November of the second year.


1 Core Geography 3h 100%


Hydrology and Fluvial Geomorphology, Atmosphere and Weather, Rocks and Weathering, Population Change, Settlement Dynamics.

AS Geography is the first stage of in-depth specialisation within Geography’s two main branches: Physical Geography and Human Geography


Students must have a C grade or higher in AS Geography to be admitted, or at the discretion of the Head of Faculty – Humanities.

Candidates for A Level Geography are required to enter for Papers 1, 2 and 3. Paper 1 is normally taken as part of the AS programme, with Papers 2 and 3 taken as part of the A2 programme.


1 Core Geography - AS 3h 50%2 & 3 Advanced Geography 3h 50%


Coastal Environments, Hazardous Environments, Environmental Management, and Global Inter Dependence.


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HistoryAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CourseA History student has a passion for the complexities of the past and how it has influenced the world we live in today. A qualification in History can lead to wide variety opportunities from teaching and archaeology to being a diplomat.


1 Modern Europe (1789-1945) 3h 100%3 International History – The Cold War (1945-90) 3h 100%

Candidates for AS Level History are required to enter for either Paper 1 or Paper 3. In odd years (i.e. 2011) the AS examination will be for Paper 3, in even years (2012) it will be Paper 1. This is a one-year course with the examinations sat in November.

Advanced Level – 1 Year CoursePre-RequisitesStudents must have completed AS History to the satisfaction of the Head of Faculty – Humanities.

Candidates for A Level History are required to enter for Papers 1 or 3. One of these is normally taken as part of the AS programme, with the other paper taken as part of the A2 programme. In 2011 the A2 examination will be for Paper 3, in 2012 it will be for Paper 1. This is a one-year course with the examinations sat in November.


1 Modern Europe (1789-1945) 3h 100%3 International History – The Cold War (1945-90) 3h 100%

Topics covered include:• 2011 Paper 3 - International History, 1945-1991

This paper focuses on the key developments that shaped the international order after 1945. This is really the study of two super-powers, the USA and the Soviet Union and how the World almost came to nuclear annihilation during the Cuban Missile Crisis. We look at the personalities of leaders like Stalin, Khrushchev, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy and many others. We also study the changes in Africa, Asia, Middle East and Latin America and the part they played in the Cold War.

• 2012 Paper 1 - Modern Europe (1789-1945) This paper focuses on the key events that have shaped Modern Europe and, hence, the world. We begin our study with an examination of the European scramble for Africa and the impact this had in Europe, with new commodities, and on Africa itself. We study the Russian Revolution and the way in which it provided the pre-conditions for the cold war. We finish the year with an in-depth study of the domestic policies of Hitler, Musolini and Stalin.


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JapaneseAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CoursePre-Requisites


• are committed to continuing their knowledge of and ability in Japanese

• have achieved a ‘C’ Grade or higher in IGCSE Japanese

Students must have achieved a C Grade or higher in IGCSE Japanese or have permission from the Head of Faculty – Languages.

Candidates for AS Level Japanese are required to enter for Papers in all areas of oral skills, reading and writing.


1 Speaking 20m (approx.) 30%

2 Reading and Writing 1h 45m 50%3 Essay 1h 30m 20%

Students will study the AS Japanese course and sit the formal examinations for AS Japanese in November. Assessments will be carried out throughout the year in all areas of the language.

During the programme(s) students will extend their knowledge of Japanese vocabulary, grammar and kanji. This will be done using the “Getting There in Japanese” series of textbooks.


Family life, eating and drinking, leisure activities, the Japanese school system, travel and tourism, land and people, Japan at work, and communication and the media.


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MathematicsAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CoursePre-Requisites

Students must have previously taken IGCSE Mathematics Extended and achieved a C Grade or higher, or have permission from the Head of Faculty – Sciences.

Grades available: A to E

Candidates for AS Level Mathematics are required to enter for Papers P1 and S1. These papers are sat in October/November of the first year of the programme.


P1 Pure Mathematics 1 1h 45m 60%S1 Statistics 1 1h 15m 40%


Quadratics, Functions, Co-ordinate Geometry, Circular Measure, Trigonometry, Differentiation, Integration, Vectors, Series, Representation of Data, Permutations and Combinations, Probability, Discrete Random Variables and The Normal Distribution.


Students must have completed AS Mathematics to the satisfaction of the Head of Faculty – Sciences.

Candidates for A Level Mathematics are required to enter for Papers P1, P3, S1 and S2. Papers P1 and S1 are taken as part of the AS programme, with Papers P3 and S2 taken as part of the A2 programme.

Grades available: A to E


P1 Pure Mathematics 1 - AS 1h 45m 30%S1 Statistics 1 - AS 1h 15m 20%P3 Pure Mathematics 3 1h 45m 30%S2 Statistics 2 1h 15m 20%


Algebra, Logarithmic and Exponential Functions, Trigonometry, Differentiation, Integration, Numerical Solutions of Equations, Vectors, Differential Equations, Complex Numbers, Poisson Distribution, Linear Combination of Random Variables, Continuous Random Variables, Sampling, Estimation, Hypothesis Testing.


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MusicAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CourseThis may be taken as a one-year AS course in Year 12 or 13.

The full A-level takes two years.

Music is increasingly recognised as an asset to any further studies that students wish to undergo at university level. It is an ideal complement to other A-levels, whether artistic or scientific, as it demonstrates a broad education to any potential employers.

Most students will have passed IGCSE Music or should be the equivalent level to Grade 4 on their main instrument. But, since it is a self-contained course, this rule may be waived with permission from the Director of Music and the Head of Humanities Faculty.

Candidates have 3 options:

• Syllabus Code 9703 – AS Level This is the most popular choice as the results can be forwarded towards the full A-level.

50% – studying and writing essays on set works by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and others. There is a written examination which requires the writing of three essays in two hours.

25% – composing two contrasting piece which together last no more than 5 minutes

25% – performance of a representative selection of music in a programme of 6 to 10 minutes

• Syllabus Code 8863 – AS Level This is a stand-alone AS level the results of which cannot be forwarded to the A-level.

50% – studying set works and written examination as above

50% – extended essay on topic of own choice (2500 words and CD extracts)

• Syllabus Code 9703 – Advanced Level

50% – carried forward from the results of the AS Music exam (syllabus code 9703)

+ any 2 of the following 3 options:

25% – extended composing of one piece or a group of pieces 8-12 minutes in duration

25% – performance recital of 12-20 minutes, recorded on CD and video

25% – extended essay related to other option (3000 words and CD extracts)


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Physical EducationAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CourseThe AS Physical Education course aims to provide a knowledge and understanding of the conceptual basis, structure and function of a representative selection of physical education activities; develop understanding and problem-solving skills (interpretation and evaluation); develop planning and practical skills for effective performance; foster an ability to relate practice to theory and theory to practice; develop an understanding of the scientific, socio-cultural and environmental factors which influence physical education; provide an experience which is valuable both as a means of personal development and as a foundation for employment or more advanced study.


1 Written 2h 30m 70%

2 Course Work 30%

Component 1 is a written paper it will consist of three sections.Section A: Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Section B: Acquiring, Developing and Performing Movement Skills, Section C: Contemporary Studies in Physical Education and Sport. Component 2 is a Course Work component (30%), in which candidates will follow a minimum of two activities from the activity profiles offered. This will be internally assessed and externally moderated by CIE. The assessment is divided and weighted as 20% for Performance and its improvement and 10% for Analysis and comment. The practical section is about the ability to analyse and evaluate performance hence a student does not necessarily have to excel in sports to do well in this subject.Candidates should undertake a minimum of two practical activities chosen from the following categories: Athletic Activities, Fitness Activities, Combat Activities, Dance, Invasion Games, Net/Wall Games, Striking/Fielding Games, Target Activities, Gymnastic Activities, Swimming or Outdoor and Adventurous Activities.

Advanced Level – 1 Year CoursePre-RequisitesStudents must have completed AS PE to the satisfaction of the Head of Faculty – Humanities.Candidates for A2 Level Physical Education are required to enter for Components 3 and 4.


3 Written 2h 30m 70%

4 Course Work 30%

Component 3 is a written paper (70%) to be assessed externally in a 2 ½ hour examination. It will consist of three compulsory questions on the following. Section A: Exercise and Sport Physiology, Section B: Psychology of Sport Performance, Section C: Olympic Games - A Global Perspective.Component 2 is a Course Work component (30%), in which candidates will follow a minimum of two activities in an open environment (effective performance).


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PhysicsAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CoursePre-RequisitesStudents must have achieved a C Grade or higher in IGCSE Physics or have permission from the Head of Faculty – Sciences.Physics is an essential requirement for any student seeking a future in engineering, product design or any related technological subject. Physics is the study of how the world behaves and how the laws of nature operate, and is generally regarded as the most fundamental science subject. The subject looks at how things work and the principles and laws that predict their behaviour. This is a practically based course. Accurate measurement is very important in the development of any science, and this is particularly true of physics. Students will learn how to take measurements using a wide range of scientific apparatus including data logging with computers. The data is then analysed using graphical techniques in order to investigate whether it fits a pattern or hypothesis.


1 Multiple Choice 1h 31%2 Structured Questions 1h 15m 46%3 Practical Test 2h 23%

Topics covered include:General physics principles, experimental and measurement techniques, kinematics (the study of motion), forces, waves, work, power, energy, kinetic theory, solid deformation, electricity and nuclear physics.

Advanced Level – 1 Year CoursePre-RequisitesStudents must have completed AS Physics to the satisfaction of the Head of Faculty – Sciences.


1 Multiple Choice - AS 1h 15%2 Structured Questions - AS 1h 15m 23%3 Practical Test - AS 2h 12%4 Structured Questions 1h 45m 38%5 Practical Paper 1h 30m 12%

The programme builds on the topics studied at AS level. It investigates circular motion, simple harmonic motion, gravitation, gas laws, nuclear and atomic physics. Students will study an electronic based section entitled “Gathering and Communicating Information”. This will investigate sensing devices which include the use of ultrasound and MRI scanning techniques. Students will also study the techniques involved with communicating information.


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PsychologyAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CoursePsychology is an experimental science which attempts to explain the behaviour of individuals based on the workings of the mind. We cannot see someone thinking, or can we observe their emotions, memories, or perceptions and dreams. So how do psychologists go about studying the mind? Psychologists take human behaviour as the raw data for testing their theories about how the mind works. They apply scientific methodology: they formulate theories, test hypotheses through observation and experiment, and analyse the findings with statistical techniques that help them identify important findings.Psychology lies at the intersection of many other disciplines, including biology, medicine, linguistics, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, and artificial intelligence (AI). Interest in studying psychology has grown enormously in recent years. Not only is it a fascinating subject to study, but it also prepares students for a very wide range of careers for example: clinical, counselling, educational, forensic or health psychologists. It also provides useful training for a much wider range of career options, including market research, social work, teaching, nursing, advertising, sales, media and broadcasting, personnel management and even the police and Armed Forces.

Paper Type Duration Weighting (%)

1 Short answer and structured response questions 1h 30m 50%

2 Short answer and structured essays 1h 30m 50%

Topics covered include:20 Core Studies have been selected to reflect five core areas of psychology. The studies are arranged under the headings of: Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Physiological Psychology and the Psychology of Individual Differences.

Pre-RequisitesStudents must have achieved a C grade or higher in IGCSE Language or Literature, or have permission from the Head of Faculty in consultation with the subject teacher.

Advanced Level – 1 Year CourseThe A level syllabus encourages students to look at how psychological theory has been applied. This involves integrating the various areas of the subject and seeing the connections and contrasts between them. The chosen applied areas are Health Psychology and Abnormal Psychology. In contrast to the AS Level of the course, which prescribes precisely which studies must be looked at; this part of the course only prescribes the issues.

Paper Type Duration Weighting (%)

3 Short answer and structured essays 3h 50%

Pre-RequisitesStudents must have achieved a C grade or higher in AS Level Psychology, or have permission from the Head of Faculty in consultation with the subject teacher.


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SpanishAdvanced Subsidiary Level – 1 Year CoursePre-Requisites

Students must have achieved a C Grade or higher in IGCSE Spanish or have permission from the Head of Faculty – Languages.


1 Oral 20m 30%2 Reading and Directed Writing 1h 45m 50%3 Essay 1h 30m 20%


Human relationships, Family, Generation gap, Young people, Patterns of daily life, Urban and rural life, The media, Food and drink, Law and order, Religion and belief, Health and fitness, Work and leisure, Equality of opportunity, Employment and unemployment, Sport, Free time activities, Travel and tourism, Education, Cultural life/heritage, War and peace, The developing world, Scientific and medical advances, Technology and innovation, Environment, Conservation, Pollution, Contemporary aspects of the country or countries where the language is spoken.


Students must have achieved a C Grade or higher in AS Spanish or have permission from the Head of Faculty – Languages.


1 Oral 20m 20%2 Reading and Directed Writing 1h 45m 35%3 Essay 1h 30m 15%4 Literature 2h 30m 30%

Literature Paper:

Candidates answer three questions in the target language. Each question must be on a different text, taken from the list of books provided every year. Text books may be taken into the examination rooms.

Pinehurst Senior College – Curriculum Guide 2012

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Careers Guidance

The subjects you choose to study at school can have an impact on the options you will have for further study on leaving school. Choosing is often a balancing act between those subjects that are compulsory, what fits in the timetable and what you enjoy learning about. As many students have not yet settled upon a career path especially at Year 10 level it can be hard to decide which are the ‘best’ subjects to be studying.

Apart from a few specialized areas it is generally better to keep your options as wide as possible. You will have an extensive choice of study pathways on leaving school, many of them unrelated to school subjects or offering learning in areas you may have missed if this is important for the qualification you are seeking. Medicine, Engineering, Veterinary Science and Art/Design courses are the areas where school subject choice can have the most impact.

When you are unsure about the specific requirements for an area you might be interested in please see the Careers Advisor, Ms Margaret McNie before choosing your subjects. Also should you be considering continuing your studies somewhere other than New Zealand it is important you check the entry requirements for courses in that country.

Ms McNie works 20 hours per week and most weeks these hours will be worked Monday to Thursday with her being available over morning tea and lunchtimes. The Careers Office is situated in the Village beside Room C23. You are welcome to make an appointment to see Ms McNie that fits with your programme of study.

She has lots of information available for students to access for local, national and international universities and training organisations. During the year visits to the school from organisations and individuals who can assist with providing career education will be organised. Individual career counseling and planning are available along with providing help for CV (Curriculum Vitae) writing, scholarship, accommodation and university applications as well as interview practice.

The more research and investigation you do the better your chances of being successful in the next stage of your life.

Ms. McNie [email protected] Careers Advisor

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