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Year 9
Welcome to the Year 9 Hub
This page contains all the essential information, updates, and resources needed to support your child's journey in Year 9.
Year 9 is a pivotal milestone in a student's secondary school journey. As the final year of Key Stage 3, it acts as the gateway to Key Stage 4. This year, students will consolidate their foundational knowledge, take on greater leadership roles, and make critical decisions about their GCSE and vocational option choices for the years ahead.
Key Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| To Be Confirmed | Head of Year 9 |
| To Be Confirmed | Pastoral for Year 9 |
| Mrs H Doran | Medical Needs Officer |
| Mrs S Murphy | Safeguarding Officer |
| Mrs K Brenson | SENDCO |
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Key Dates For The Diary 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 2 September | First Day Back at School |
| Thursday 24 September | School Photos - All Years |
| Friday 27 November | INSET Day |
| Monday 7 December | Flu Vaccinations |
| Tuesday 8 December | Parents Evening |
| Monday 4 January | INSET Day |
| Monday 18 January | DTP/MEN Vaccinations |
| Tuesday 23 February | DTP/MEN Vaccinations Catch Ups |
| Monday 12 April | INSET Day |
| Tuesday 27 April | Options Evening |
Please note that these dates are subject to change. Should any adjustments be made, we will notify all parents immediately.
2026 Flu Vaccination Session
Main Date: Monday 7 December
Catch-Ups: Any catch-ups will be done at a Community Clinic by appointment only
The link for the electronic form and information about the vaccination will be found here closer to the date.
2027 DTP/MEN Vaccination Session
Year 9 students are due their DTP/MEN Vaccination this year. The DTP/MEN Vaccination helps protect both boys and girls from Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio.
Main Date: Monday 18 January
Catch-Ups: Tuesday 23 February
The link for the electronic form and information about the vaccination will be found here closer to the date.
The GCSE Options Pathway
The defining feature of Year 9 is selecting the subjects students will study for their qualifications in Years 10 and 11. Our guided choices program ensures everyone maintains a balanced, ambitious curriculum.
The Options Timeline
Parents & Options Evening
Tuesday 27 April 2027
An evening for parents/carers and students to meet with subject teachers to discuss suitability, predicted grades, and course requirements. Option booklets will be handed out for students to take home with them.
Final Options Deadline
May 2027
The digital submission Google Form closes, usually two weeks after the Options Evening. The school timetabling team begins building individual student schedules based on these choices.
Homework & Home Learning
Independent study increases slightly in Year 9 to prepare students for the demands of revision. Expect roughly 45 minutes per subject, totalling 90 minutes on scheduled evenings.
Recommended Home Learning Portals
- Seneca Learning: Excellent platform where Year 9 students can preview introductory GCSE modules and test their knowledge retrieval.
- Sparx Maths & Sparx Reader: Tailored weekly homework designed to target individual gaps before entering Key Stage 4 bands.
Advice for Parents & Carers
The "Year 9 Dip" is a common phrase in education, but it can be avoided with the right balance of support and boundaries.
| Navigating Option Stress: Remind your child to choose subjects based on their own strengths, interests, and future goals—not based on what their friends are choosing or which teacher they currently prefer. | Support the shift to revision: Year 9 assessments require active revision (flashcards, mind maps), not just passive reading. Help them practice these methods early. |
| Prioritise sleep health: Screen-free wind-down time before bed remains the single most effective way to protect focus, mood, and academic performance. | Keep channels open: Talk about careers, post-16 paths, and interests casually to help de-mystify the choices they are making this year. |
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