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Notre Dame High School

Notre Dame
High School

Year 9

‘We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.’ Romans 12:6

 General Info 

I'm concerned about something. Who can I speak to in school? 

We are a caring community that supports each other.  We have a wide range of staff who can help advise you.  If you are not sure who to ask, or how to contact a specific person, visit our Pastoral Office.

For full info on all the ways that we can support you, visit our Student Welfare page.

For more advice on safeguarding issues and how to access support, visit our Safeguarding page.

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Clubs, Activities & Events 

For information about our wide variety of clubs, activities and events, visit our Clubs & Events page.

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Y9 Preferences Process

In the Spring Term, Y9 students decide which preference subjects they wish to study for GCSEs in Y10-11.  They will receive information to help them in a special assembly, PSHEE lessons and Form Time.  

How to submit your preferences

Click on the Preferences button below to complete a short form to submit your preferences. The button will be activated after the Parents Evening

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Compulsory Subjects Block A Block B

English Language

English Literature

Mathematics

French or Spanish

Religious Studies

Science

Core PE 
(non examined)

PSHEE 
(non examined)

Geography

History

Computer Science

Food & Nutrition

Drama

Music

Product Design

Fashion & Textiles Design

Geography

History

PE GCSE

Food & Nutrition

Art

Graphic Design

 Preference subject criteria

Students are required to choose 4 different preference subjects:

  • A first preference from Block A
  • A reserve preference from Block A
  • A first preference from Block B
  • A reserve preference from Block B

At least one of their 4 preferences needs to a Humanity (History or Geography)

Book an Appointment

If you would like an appointment with our Careers Advisor, Siobhan Whiddett, to discuss future options and progression routes, click here.

 

Quick Guide to Preferences   

Y9 Preferences Schedule 2025-26  

During the Autumn and  Spring Terms, we provide Y9 students and their families with the information and guidance that they need to make their GCSE preferences.  We will follow this schedule:

  • 8th Dec: Y9 Assembly on GCSE Preferences
  • 18th Dec: Autumn Report published on MCAS
  • 14th Jan: GCSE Preferences Evening in school
  • 15th Jan: Online Parents Evening for Core Subjects
  • 16th Jan - 13th Feb: Students submit their GCSE Preferences via the online form link on the Y9 webpage 

Y9 Careers Education

For up-to-date careers advice and guidance, click on the links below.

  

 

 

 

 

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