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Here at Holy Cross we have an extensive curriculum which is built around key stage 3 and key stage 4.
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Please find below a collection of information regarding how we will support parents and children with remote learning.
https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/english-literature/gcse/
Pupils at Holy Cross only study the following set texts: Macbeth, A Christmas Carol, An Inspector Calls (Sets 1 & 2) or Blood Brothers (All other sets) and the Eduqas Poetry Anthology.
https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/english-language/gcse/
Accelerated Reader Quizzes
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/gcse/mathematics-8300/specification-at-a-glance
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy-8464
We are studying Edexcel Specification A -Catholic Christianity.
The papers we have chosen to study are 1A – Catholic Christianity 2F – Judaism 3A – Catholic Christianity
https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GCSE/Religious%20Studies/2016/Specification%20and%20sample%20assessments/Specification-GCSE-L1-L2-Religious-Studies-A-June-2016-Draft-4.pdf
https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/religious-studies-gcse/#tab_overview
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/history/gcse/history-8145
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse/geography-8035/introduction
https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/french/specifications/AQA-8658-SP-2016.PDF
https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/german/specifications/AQA-8668-SP-2016.PDF
https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/spanish/specifications/AQA-8698-SP-2016.PDF
https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GCSE/Physical%20Education/2016/Specification%20and%20sample%20assessments/GCSE-physical-education-2016-specification.pdf
Core PE – Keeping Fit
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/creative-imedia-level-1-2-award-certificate-j807-j817/
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/creative-imedia-level-1-2-award-certificate-j807-j817/assessment/
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/computer-science-j276-from-2016/
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/computer-science-j276-from-2016/assessment/
Course Specification
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/your-mind-plan-quiz/ There are things we can all do to look after our mental wellbeing. Every Mind Matters can get you started with a free NHS online plan, showing you simple steps to help manage anxiety, to sleep better and boost your mood.
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/childrens-mental-health/ Looking after a child or young person’s mental health – NHS support
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/youth-mental-health/ Mental health and self-care for young people
www.kooth.com A free anonymous counselling and emotional wellbeing service which includes articles to read, links for support and online counselling is available.
Childline: http://www.childline.org.uk Phone: 0800 1111 Get help and advice on a wide range of issues. Call, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.
Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide: HOPELINE UK Phone: 0800 068 4141 Text: 0778 620 9697
Shout: www.giveusashout.org Free 24/7 text service Text 85258.
The Mix: Essential support for under 25s. http://www.themix.org.uk/ or phone 0808 808 4994
Young Minds: https://youngminds.org.uk/ The UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health.
Anna Freud https://mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/media/2305/childrens-mental-health-week-toolkit-final.pdf
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