Wirral Grammar School

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Cross Lane, Bebington,
Wirral. CH63 3AQ
Tel: 0151 6440908

Curriculum Areas

Our curriculum provides for our pupils in terms of both their abilities and interests. We do not leap onto "trends" in terms of subject choices, but provide a curriculum that evolves in line with experience and a sensitive knowledge of the needs of the pupils.

In years 7 to 9 the National Curriculum is followed. Our timetable currently comprises 50 lessons taught over a two week cycle (A & B). Each lesson is 60 minutes long.

In KS4 (years 10&11) boys are able to choose certain subjects, and are guided through the process in year 9 when parents are invited to attend an Options Information Evening.

Subjects

Physical Education

Welcome to the PE Department Physical Education and Games play a major role within our school. The main winter games are Rugby Union and Hockey. In summer, the main sports are Cricket and Athletics. The PE curriculum is diverse with activities including ball skills, basketball, handball, volleyball, gymnastics, tennis, badminton and circuit training being offered, as well as health- related fitness throughout the junior years.

The school also benefits from excellent sports facilities. We have extensive playing fields within the school grounds, and we also utilise the Oval Sports Centre in both winter and summer. On site we have 6 rugby pitches, 1 hockey pitch and 3 cricket pitches. At the Oval we have access to tennis courts, a 400m athletics track and field event area, an astro-turf hockey pitch, a swimming pool and even a dry ski-slope. Our new sports hall boasts 3 basketball courts, 4 badminton courts, an Olympic Handball court and 3 Netball courts. We also involve the pupils in a variety of house sports, sports clubs and of course school teams, and the school has a proud tradition of touring to places such as Australia, Barbados, Hong Kong, Singapore and the United States.

KS3/KS4

Year 7: All pupils in year 7 have 2 lessons of indoor-based physical education per week, and a double lesson of games (rugby and cricket).

Year 8: All year 8 pupils have 2 lessons of indoor-based physical education per week, which includes basketball, handball and volleyball, as well as gymnastics. Year 8 pupils also have 2 lessons of games per week (rugby and cricket), They also experience outdoor pursuits at the Lakeside Centre, Windermere.

Year 9: All pupils have 2 lessons of indoor-based PE per week, which includes basketball, handball and volleyball, as well as gymnastics. Year 9 pupils also have 2 lessons of games per week (Rugby, Hockey, Cross-Country, Rugby League).

KS4: All pupils in years 10 & 11 have 1 lesson of indoor-based physical education, as well as 2 lessons of games

KS5

The A Level course takes a multi-disciplinary approach, encouraging the development of different methods of enquiry drawn from a wide range of disciplines,with the focal point being the performer and the performance. The specifications are based on the interaction between the theory and practice of Physical Education.

AS Level:
- Application of Anatomical and Physiological Knowledge to Improve Performance
- Acquiring and Performing Movement Skills
- Contemporary Studies in Physical Education
- Performance and its Improvement through Critical Analysis

A2 Level:
- Exercise and Sport Physiology: the response of the body to performance and training
- Psychology of Sport Performance
- Historical Studies of Physical Education
- The Improvement of effective performance and critical evaluation of the practical activities
All units (except 2) are assessed via written examination