INTO THE FOURTH AT FETTES COLLEGE GCSE CHOICES FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 This account of arrangements and subjects at GCSE is written to inform your decision as you choose courses for the Fourth Form. There are five core subjects: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. In addition FOUR subjects should be chosen from the following list: Art and Design
French
Mandarin
Classical Civilisation
Geography
Music
Computer Science
German
PE
Drama
History
Spanish
Economics
Latin*
* Classical Greek may be taken as a fifth option by those choosing Latin
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All students must choose at least one modern foreign language, except for those taking English as a Foreign Language or Support for Learning instead of an optional subject. French, Spanish, German, Mandarin, Latin and Classical Greek GCSEs are only available to those who are taking these subjects in the Third Form: in the Fourth Form, they are not beginners’ courses.
Ability, interest and career ideas should be the main guiding principles in making the choices between these subjects. Interest and commitment are important in providing motivation, as long as subjects are not chosen primarily because of the individuals who happen to teach them. The principle governing career prospects is not to shut too many doors by giving up subjects which might turn out in the end to be needed for a desired career. The curriculum is such that the only major career area that could be ruled out is Architecture if a student did not choose Art and Design. Please feel free at any time to consult the House Parent or me about these subject choices. Jonathan Marchant Deputy Head (Academic) January 2023 1