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Curriculum
In Year 9, students need to choose which subjects they would like to study in Years 10 and 11. All the information below has been produced to help guide students through the process and to help them select the subjects which are right for them. It is important that parents/carers are involved in discussing options with their child. Students can speak to their class teachers directly if they are are unsure which subjects to choose, or if a new subject, such as Business Studies and Sociology, to the teachers of that subject area.
HGS has an outstanding record in enabling students to make progress significantly beyond the national average. Students will be supported throughout the two years to achieve the best results you can, but also to develop the knowledge and skills which will support your progress onto the next stage beyond GCSE.
Date |
Information |
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Thursday 9 December 2025 |
Year 9 options assembly for students (click here to access the information letter sent on Thursday 11 December) Year 9 options booklet (includes information and video for each subject) |
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Wednesday 7 January 2026 |
Appointment booking system opens for Parent Consultation Evening (click here to access the letter sent on Tuesday 16 December 2026) |
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w/c Monday 12 January 2026 |
Recommendations email - emailed to students and parent/carers (covering MFL and Humanities recommendations) Year 9 Options Form opens |
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Wednesday 14 January 2026 |
Appointment booking system closes for Parent Consultation Evening |
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Thursday 15 January 2026 |
Year 9 Parent Curriculum Choices Evening, 6.00pm in the Main Hall |
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Tuesday 20 January 2026 |
Year 9 Parent Consultation Evening |
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Monday 26 January 2026 |
Deadline for submitting Year 9 Options Form |
Year 9 options - GCSE History
Click on the link below to view the Curriculum Choices booklet which will guide you through the Year 9 options process:
Please click on the video links below to help guide you in choosing your Year 9 options:
Year 9 options - GCSE History