Year 8 had an assembly in which the Options process was introduced and explained. We understand that there is a lot of information to take in, so all the key messages and information are also contained in the attached Options Booklet, which also gives an overview of the Key Stage 4 curriculum, the Options process and details about all subjects. Your child will also be given a hard copy to bring home for ease of reference. Please read this carefully as it will provide insight into the components of each specification before those all-important choices are made. 

We ask that you and your child carefully consider these choices and select subjects that are as balanced as possible but also meet her strengths and aspirations. We will endeavour to meet the choices of each individual student, but unfortunately, this cannot always be guaranteed. The viability of any course is dependent upon the number of students who select it and the staffing available to us. 

The next key date in the process is the Options Evening on Thursday 18th April from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm. This evening, there will be a presentation explaining the Options process, which will take place at the start of the evening and will be repeated at 7.00 pm, so you can be flexible about your arrival time. The evening will also allow you to meet and hear from leaders of option subjects. The Options Form will be available on Friday 19th April. 

On behalf of all the CHSG staff, I look forward to welcoming you to the school on Options Evening. 

Kind regards, 

Mr Sambrook 
Deputy Headteacher