At Coloma Convent Girls School, our academic curriculum is challenging, exciting and designed specifically for our highly motivated students.
All of our lessons are taught in 50 minute periods.
At Key Stage 3, students study core subjects (English, Mathematics, Religious Education and Science, including Biology, Chemistry and Physics) and an extensive array of humanities and arts subjects (Art & Design, Computer Science, Food Technology, Design & Technology, Drama, Languages, Geography, History, Music and Physical Education). Additionally, our Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) programme is taught as discreet lessons to highlight the importance of the content. Our students follow the Key Stage 3 curriculum in Years 7, 8 and 9. Please also see the subject information tab separate sections for a breakdown of the curriculum for each year group.
At Key Stage 4, our students’ curriculum consists of core, Ebaac and a very wide range of optional subjects, leading to GCSE qualifications in the four entitlement areas. Our students follow the Key Stage 4 curriculum in Years 10 and 11. Please also see the separate Subject Information sections for each Subject area.
Core SubjectsThe core curriculum consists of English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Religious Education |
Ebaac and Optional SubjectsAt the end of Year 9, our students choose three additional subjects from a very wide selection. Please CLICK HERE for our latest Options Booklet, which includes details of all subjects studied at Key Stage 4. |
Non-Examined Extended CoreOur Key Stage 4 students all follow a comprehensive, timetabled PSHE programme (including units of work on Citizenship, Sex and Relationships and Careers Education) and enjoy two hours of Physical Education every week. Throughout their time at Coloma, students will also participate in Catholic Social Teaching which is interwoven in each lesson across Coloma. Reading and literacy is also and very important aspect of Coloma. Please see the Literacy page to read up on our whole school approach to reading and literacy. |
Challenging our KS4 Students at ColomaOur challenging, academic curriculum is specifically designed to meet the needs and match the interests of all of our students. We encourage our students study at least one Modern Foreign Language, the vast majority of our students study three Sciences. We also provide a number of exciting opportunities to specifically challenge our exceptionally able students. For example, our most able mathematicians prepare for A level and undergraduate learning by studying GCSE Further Mathematics alongside GCSE Mathematics. |
Our academic Sixth Form curriculum prepares students for higher education (including study at Oxbridge and other world class universities) and high quality employment. We offer more than 20 A Level subjects plus an enhanced curriculum.
Please also see the Subject Information section and the Sixth Form area of the website for further information.