Subjects
Art
Curriculum Intent In Art, we aim to ensure all pupils experience a wide range of creative and visually enriching experiences, including core skills of drawing and painting. Pupils will acquire skills through explorative, practical opportunities in both 2 and 3 dimensions. Pupils’ will learn about
Business Studies
Curriculum Intent Studying business equips you with the knowledge and skills to make your way into the world of commerce and industry. Through looking at businesses of all shapes and sizes you will become aware of how businesses are owned, ran and their measures of success. At Key Stage Four the
Computer Science
Curriculum Intent “The computer is a gift from God. It can be used to spread the Gospel” Carlo Acutis Our intent is to offer students a curriculum which prepares them for a future of technology. As a department we recognise technology as a pivotal part of human life, affecting all aspects of
Dance
Curriculum Intent Our GCSE Dance course develops students as performers, choreographers and critical thinkers, with clear practical and written assessment components across Years 10 and 11. Year 10 focuses on building technical, expressive and analytical skills. Students develop physical,
Design and Technology
Curriculum Intent Design and technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. They acquire a
English
“Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy” Revelation 1:3 Curriculum Intent The intention of our three-year KS3 programme of study is to build on the foundation knowledge of KS2 and foster a love of literature and language through the exploration of a wide range of
Food Technology
Curriculum Intent As part of their work with food, students will be taught how to cook and apply the principles of nutrition and healthy eating. Instilling a love of cooking will open the door to one of the most important expressions of human creativity. Learning how to cook safely will enable
Geography
Curriculum Intent For pupils, Geography at Maricourt is their gateway to the rest of the world. It is our intention to ensure that the Geography curriculum inspires pupils to be curious and have a fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.
Health and Social Care
Curriculum Intent A high-quality Health and Social Care course provides transferable knowledge and skills that prepare learners for progression to further education or employment training. This involves developing transferable skills that includes: the ability to learn independently, the ability to
History
Curriculum Intent The intent of our History Curriculum is to develop and inspire a love of learning about the subject through engaging lessons and interesting content for all pupils of all abilities. Pupils who are passionate towards History are able to understand the past, in order to appreciate
IMedia
Curriculum Intent Our intent is to encourage students to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of digital media. They do this by researching factors that influence product design, use of media codes and conventions, pre-production planning techniques, legal issues and
Maths
Curriculum Intent “The essence of mathematics is not to make simple things complicated, but to make complicated things simple.” - S. Gudder Mathematics is the language of the universe. It transcends all cultures, societies and languages and is the bed rock that has driven human evolution to the
Music
Music Development Plan Summary Curriculum Intent Music is everywhere around us and is a daily part of many people’s lives. KS3 Music aims for pupils to be able to listen and appraise, compose and perform music from a variety of genres, time periods and styles. The Music Department is committed to
PE
“Sport is an activity that involves more than the movement of the body; it demands the use of intelligence and the disciplining of the will.” Pope John Paul II “Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring.” St. Catherine of Siena “Remember that bodily exercise, when it is well ordered, as
Performing Arts
Curriculum Intent The BTEC Tech Award is an introduction to vocational learning. The qualification gives learners the opportunity to build skills that show an aptitude for further learning, both in the sector and more widely. The focus is on building skills to show aptitude and improving
PHSE
Curriculum Journey “The simplest and most practical lesson I know… is to resolve to be good today, but better tomorrow.” – Catherine McAuley At Maricourt, Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education is a vital part of forming the whole child—spiritually, morally, socially, and
Psychology
Curriculum Intent GCSE Psychology offers the chance to enhance students’ awareness about themselves and others. Psychology students will learn about all aspects of human thoughts, emotions and behaviours. This will help students in all areas of their lives by improving their interactions with
Religious Education
Curriculum Intent “We should be shining lamps, giving light to all around us” – Catherine McAuley All pupils have the right to receive an overall education which will enable them, in the light of the faith of the Church, to engage with the deepest questions of life. It is our intent for the
Science
Curriculum Intent At Maricourt we recognise that for learners to move from novice to expert, building a deep body of knowledge is crucial. Without knowledge, learners will not be able to make connections, build schema or have the capacity for skilful performance. We have considered the research
Spanish
Curriculum Intent At Maricourt we are passionate about the benefits, enjoyment and rewards that learning a language can bring to our pupils. The Language acquisition curriculum aims to: Foster pupils’ curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world. We enjoy expanding students' cultural
Textiles
Curriculum Intent KS3 textiles curriculum is designed to inspire pupils to express their creativity thorough a variety of different textile mediums and develop their understanding of the design process. Each year pupils will work through a design brief and create a quality final product at the end