We aim to provide an excellent education for all our students; an education which brings out the best in all of them and prepares them for success in life. As part of the Saint Teresa Of Calcutta Multi Academy Trust, our ambition for our students is simple; ‘Make Christ known: making lives better.’ It is our aim to provide a knowledge-rich, well-sequenced curriculum which is robust, functional and purposeful. We aim to ensure that all students have equity of experience and that all students have the opportunity to access the curriculum.

Intent Statement

Quality learning experiences at St Monica’s will ensure that all students leave equipped to fulfil our Catholic mission with a sense of respect, responsibility and resilience which prepares them for future life. The depth and breadth of knowledge and skills gained, inside the classroom and beyond, means they become Catholics of character – people who can put the needs of others before themselves. Our curriculum is carefully sequenced so that all students learn things at an appropriate time. They are able to know more and remember more. They are able to explore contemporary and traditional concepts in an appropriate way, preparing them fully for life beyond school. Through our knowledge-rich curriculum, all students will see the value in all they learn, placing value on all they do now and throughout their lives.

We aim to create:

  • Successful learners who enjoy learning, make good progress and have high aspirations.
  • Confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilled lives
  • Responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to their local community and society at large.

We aim to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum in line with relevant legislation and guidance:

  • Key stage 3 and 4 National Curriculum requirements as set out in section 85 of the Education Act (2002)
  • Education Act (1997)
  • Education and Skills Act (2008)
  • Equality Act (2010)

At St Monica’s we are proud of the curriculum we offer to our pupils.

In line with our school mission statement we aim to develop our pupils God given talents to the full so they are prepared to make a difference in the world.

We have carefully sequenced our curriculum to enable students to progress in their learning at an appropriate pace, supporting them to know more and remember more.

Each individual subject area has a detailed curriculum overview which outlines the sequence of learning within their subject. There are learning journeys which help visualise when learning will take place and knowledge organisers to support the key knowledge being exposed to the pupils each half term.

Pupils are split into two equal academic bands on arrival at St Monica’s. The pupils follow a programme of study which meets the requirements of the National Curriculum at Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) covering all required Core and Foundation subjects.  For some Foundation subjects the pupils study in mixed ability groups.

Key Stage 3 Curriculum Time

Religious Education 5 hours
Mathematics 7 hours
English 7 hours
Science 7 hours
Modern Foreign Language 4 hours
Computer Science 2 hours
Geography 4 hours
History 4 hours
Art 2 hours
Technology 2 hours
Performing Arts 2 hours
Physical Education 4 hours

Key Stage 4 Curriculum Time

Religious Education 5 hours
Mathematics 9 hours
English 9 hours
Science 10 hours
Option 1 5 hours
Option 2 5 hours
Option 3 5 hours
Physical Education 2 hours

 

All pupils follow a weekly programme of PSHCE during form time with their form teacher.

Pupils in Year 10 have chosen from the following Options Subjects

Art and Design

Art Fashion

Art 3D Design

Business Studies

Computer Science

DT Food and Nutrition

Drama

French

Geography

History

Music

PE (GCSE)

PE (BTEC)

Triple Science

Pupils in Year 11 have chosen from the following Options Subjects

Art and Design

Art Fashion

Art 3D Design

Business Studies

Computer Science

DT Food and Nutrition

Drama

Geography

History

Music

PE (GCSE)

PE (BTEC)

Spanish

Triple Science

During Year 9 pupils make choices, leading to a tailored curriculum at Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11). Pupils are then examined in these courses at the end of Year 11 with formal external examinations.