All pupils share responsibility for their own learning. They achieve this by working towards agreed targets and following Individual Action Plans. The School offers the following subjects:-

Our curriculum policy ensures that:

• every child receives a broad and balanced education.
• all children have the opportunity to develop their skills and abilities to the full.

We are proud of our curriculum which combines traditional and highly successful academic subjects with new and exciting initiatives.

Our school has been at the forefront of educational initiatives. The European Social Fund Project has enabled us to:

• Appoint a school counsellor.
• Address attendance problems.
• Provide additional support for individual pupils in the classroom.

The school has successfully introduced Vocational Education Courses as a result of its involvement in the City Challenge Programme.

Subjects offered at St. George of England comply fully with the requirements of the National Curriculum and allow pupils to develop their academic potential to the full.

Traditional areas like Woodwork, Metalwork, Technical Drawing, and Cookery are now inter-linked and known as Design Technology. Pupils actually design and produce their own solutions to problems they are set.

In response to requests from parents who wished to return to the classroom, we have set up an Adult Education Centre. Classes in Word Processing, English and Mathematics are held each week. Where numbers have allowed, some adults have joined pupils on G.C.S.E. courses and achieved considerable success.

YES! Home Study is essential for academic success and provides an opportunity for pupils to work independently. It also helps to reinforce what has been learnt in the classroom and provides an opportunity for parents to involve themselves in their child's learning.

About twenty-five, although many subjects, particularly practical, are taught in smaller groups. It is normal for pupils in years 10 and 11 to be taught their option subjects in groups fewer than twenty.

This is seen as a three-way partnership between pupils, teachers and parents. Pupils are encouraged to practice self-discipline and display high standards of behaviour.

Bad behaviour is punished.

Good behaviour is rewarded.

There are external examinations to cover all subjects and ability levels. We give each individual the opportunity to gain qualifications in examinations such as:

• G.C.S.E.
• N.P.R.A.
• R.S.A.
• A.E.B. Basic Tests
• Numeracy and Literacy Tests.

Subject teachers recommend entry and parents, pupils and staff are consulted before a final decision is made.

The school operates a cafeteria system with a wide range of food cooked on the premises. Some pupils choose to bring packed lunches, whilst others go home, if their parents wish. Pupils who stay on the premises have the opportunity to join one of the many lunchtime clubs.

Pupils receive careers advice through the P.S.E. programme and have individual interviews with the Careers Officer. Our links with the local Tertiary College (Hugh Baird) are excellent and an increasing number of pupils ( over 50% last year) opt for Further Education.

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