Introduction Options Timeline From September 2026, students will be preparing for their exams in 2028. At Our Lady's Catholic College, a number of subjects are compulsory for all pupils so they can continue to study a broad and balanced curriculum. However, in Year 9, students will have developed different interests and strengths, and students need to make option choices regarding the subjects they want to study in Key Stage 4, based on their achievements and aspirations. We will give students plenty of advice in school as they make their option choices and I hope you will find this booklet useful in guiding you through the curriculum in Years 10 & 11, the options process and the choices that students will have to make. Juliet Duncan Careers Lead February to March PSHE lessons in Careers March Careers Workshops in PSHE with Careers Advisor Mrs Mosey 2nd March Week beginning 11th March Careers Week - teachers will talk to students in lessons about their subjects at GCSE/BTEC and how this links to careers. Year 9 Assembly: Options Process 12th March (6pm) Options Evening - for Parents/Carers and Students in school. Options booklet available on the school website. Use this booklet to find out more details about each subject. 19th March Year 9 Parents’ Evening - book school appointments on Synergy. Online Options Form opens after Parents’ Evening, 9am Friday 20th Wednesday 25th March Deadline for completing the Options Form on the OLCC website. After Easter Options choices & timetable construction. Miss Duncan will speak to students if a subject does not have enough interest to run. Option choices will be confirmed for all students and parents informed.
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