English

War Horse: using figurative language to describe a scene; shaping a narrative using 1st and 3rd person

Childhood Poetry: analysing lyric/free/narrative verse; rhyme scheme; poetic structure

Maths

Number 1 Number Skills
Revisiting existing numerical knowledge, understanding simple Number Theory, working with negative numbers, rounding and approximation

Extension: Standard form

Algebra 1: Equations, functions and formulae
Working with unknown quantities by collecting like terms, working with functions, understanding identities and solving equations

Science

Introduction to Science
Safety in the laboratory, scientific apparatus, planning investigations, using a Bunsen burner, gathering and presenting data.

Biology: Cells
Cells are the fundamental units of life, serving as the building blocks of all living organisms. We will look at how they can be seen, how they are specialised and how they are organised. Students will then be introduced to unicellular organisms and the levels of organisation present within multicellular organisms.

Chemistry:
Topic 1: Particle Model
This unit focuses on the idea of solids, liquids and gases being made up of particles. It introduces ideas about particle behaviour and how this links to material properties.

Physics: Universe
This topic introduces students to some of the celestial objects that they can see in the night sky as well as other objects in the Universe. They gain an understanding of how planets in our Solar System formed. Students will also learn why seasonal changes occur in the UK and other regions on Earth.

Biology: Cell structure and transport
Using microscopes, exploring different types of cells.

Chemistry: Elements
Looking at the differences between atoms, elements, and compounds

Students are introduced to writing chemical formulae.

Physics: The Universe
Students will learn about celestial objects, how the planets in the solar system were formed and seasonal changes

Computer Science

Digital Skills
Learning how to use basic components of a computer to carry out essential skills and navigate the school network

E-Safety
Know how to communicate online, identify risks on the Internet and social media platforms and know how to protect themselves and report abuse/abusive behaviours

Geography

My World, Map Skills
Learning key Geographical skills through looking at the World, Europe, the United Kingdom and Carshalton.

Weather & Climate
Measuring & recording weather.

Evidence for climate change, causes, effects & responses.

The water cycle and clouds.

Hurricane formation and effects.

Microclimates and fieldwork.

History

How has London changed?
Factors which have shaped the development of London.

Focus: Local history; Change and continuity

How has London changed?
Factors which have shaped the development of London.

Focus: Local history; Change and continuity

French

La rentree!
Learning to pronounce key French sounds

Saying your name and learning numbers

Talking about brothers, sisters and age

Describing a classroom

Talking about likes and dislikes

Describing yourself and others

Saying what you do

A l’ecole!
Talking about colours.

Telling the time

Saying what you think of your school subjects and why

Talking about likes and dislikes

Talking about what you wear to school

Spanish

¡Vamos!
Target language phrases for students & teachers

Introducing yourself

Counting up to 15

Counting up to 31

Spanish alphabet

Classroom

En el instituto
School subjects.

Teachers.

Opinions

Art

Natural and man-made forms
Key focus: formal elements of art

• Drawing

• Painting

• Printing

Key artists: Paul Cezanne, William Morris, Angie Lewin

Natural and man-made forms
Key focus: formal elements of art

• Drawing

• Painting

• Printing

Key artists: Paul Cezanne, William Morris, Angie Lewin

Citizenship

What is Citizenship?
Understanding the key elements of democracy, rules and laws, and active citizenship

What are our identities and communities?
The concepts of identity, community and interconnectivity in the community and beyond

Dance

Introduction to Dance
Assessing student skill sets within Dance. Replicating choreography led by the teacher.

World War 2
Narrative Dance

Group and individual performances

Design Technology

Measuring and Marking out

Health and Safety in the workshop

Kinetic Pen STEM challenge

Material knowledge: Polymers and the environment.

CAD/CAM key fob project

Or Cultural Travel Cushion textiles project

*Students in Year 7 will spend 3 half-terms studying Design and Technology and 3 terms studying Food.

The design and technology tasks could rotate depending on the availability of classrooms/workshops

Material knowledge: Polymers and the environment.

CAD/CAM key fob project

Or Cultural Travel Cushion textiles project

Drama

Drama Skills Toolkit / Protest
Understanding performance principles.

Key storytelling techniques.

Devised performance based on a theme.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (performer perspective)

Exploring use of stage space.

Using the given circumstances.

Music

Vocal Traditions

Structures used in Music

Using the voice effectively and singing confidently

Introduction to dynamics and tempo

Whole class and small group ensemble singing

Stomp and Samba

Basic rhythmic notation and note values

Creating different timbres (sounds)

Samba and Chair drumming

Introduction to small group composition

Whole class ensemble Samba performance

PE

Introduction to PE
Understanding and developing core fundamental skills of physical exercise, health and fitness.

Sport 1- Netball, Football or Rugby
Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation.

Sport 2- Badminton or Gymnastics
Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation.

Core skills in isolation and developed through a routine

Sport 3- Handball, Volleyball, Basketball or Hockey
Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation.

Religious Studies

What is belief?
Understanding fact, belief and opinion. Exploring the roots of faith through the Abrahamic religions.

Religious Stories
Interpreting stories within Christianity and Judaism.

Exploring how symbolic language can express meaning.

English

Identity Novels
Analysing protagonist/antagonist; narrative arc; narrative mode; linear/non-linear narratives

Identity Novels
Analysing protagonist/antagonist; narrative arc; narrative mode; linear/non-linear narratives

Maths

Number 2: Fractions
Deepening the knowledge of fractions to include the 4 operations, understanding equivalence and solving word problems

Geometry1: Angles & Shapes
Understanding angle facts and measuring angles. Properties of 2 and 3D objects and mensuration.

Science

Biology: Body Systems
The concept of cells as building blocks of all living organisms, including the respiratory system and skeletal system.

Chemistry: Types of reaction
How the worked around us works on a chemical level and links between chemical reactions and environmental issues.

Physics: Forces 2
Students will discover the impact of forces on objects in different situations; Hooke's Law

Biology: Body Systems
The concept of cells as building blocks of all living organisms, including the respiratory system and skeletal system

Chemistry: Acids and alkalis
Introduces acids and alkalis; examples of reactions that happen around us.

 

Physics: Light
The properties of light and how light travels.

Computer Science

Computational thinking and Logic
World of computational thinking and logic. Understand the power of problem-solving and the different methods that Computer Scientists use to tackle problems.

Artificial Intelligence
Use Computational thinking to solve problems by designing, writing and debug programs.

Geography

Urbanisation
Early settlement factors

Land use morphology

Traffic problems & solutions

Urbanisation
Megacities

Flood risk & Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)

Fieldwork

Urbanisation case study in India

History

How did the Normans take control of England after 1066CE?

The Battle of Hastings and the Norman conquest.

Focus: Causation

Why was Jerusalem worth dying for in 1095CE?

Medieval religion, the Islamic world and the causes and events of the First Crusade.

Focus: Causation

French

A l’ecole suite
Talking about your school day

Learning about a typical French school

Agreeing and disagreeing

Mon temps libre
Talking about weather and seasons

Talking about which sports you play

Talking about activities you do

Discovering sport in French-speaking countries

Talking about what you like doing

Spanish

Mi familia
Brothers and sisters using possessive adjectives.

Counting up to 100.

Talking about pets. Agreement colours.

Appearance and character. Verb ser.

Eyes and hair. Adjectives after nouns.

En casa
Where you live.

Describing where you live.

Rooms in your house.

Describing bedroom.

Activities you do in your bedroom

Art

Art movements: Landscapes
Introduction and exploration of key movements in history of Art

Learning about different types of landscape

Art movements: Landscapes
Introduction and exploration of key movements in history of Art

Learning about different types of landscape

Citizenship

How does the UK political system work?

The work of the national government, role MPs and process of national elections

How does local democracy work?

The work of the local council, role of the councillors and process of local elections

Dance

A Linha Curva
AQA GCSE Set Work

Group and individual performances

Musicals Mashup
Style and Characterisation

Group and individual performances

Design Technology

Engineering Challenge Marble Run

Systems and Control Levers and linkages

Gears and cams

Health and safety in the kitchen
Units for weighing and measuring ingredients

Knife skills

Pizza Toast

Scones

Cheese and Onion tartlets

The importance of a healthy diet
The Eatwell guide.

Food related illnesses

Drama

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (designer perspective)

Understanding and applying design skills: costume, lighting and sound.

Greek Chorus

Choral work

Mime & Silent Movie
Non-verbal communication.

Relationship with audience.

Storytelling.

Music

Music of Asia
Introduction to Chinese classical music and Indonesian Gamelan

Basic pitch notation and developed rhythmic notation

Introduction to keyboard playing

Introduction to improvisation

Paired keyboard performance

Critical Listening skills

Musical Theatre
History and different styles of music for stage

Different types of songs and voice types

Critical listening skills

Ensemble vocal performance

Developed keyboard skills and individual keyboard performance

PE

Sport 1- Netball, Football or Rugby
Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation.

Sport 2- Badminton or Gymnastics
Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation.

Core skills in isolation and developed through a routine

Sport 3- Handball, Volleyball, Basketball or Hockey
Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation.

Religious Studies

What do people believe about God?

Understanding different religious beliefs about God, including atheism, theism and agnosticism.

What happens when we die?

Different views on eschatology across faith systems.

English

The Tempest
Analysing dialogue; tragicomedy/romance; 5 act structure; gesture/movement

Desert Island School
Using rhetorical language to argue in a speech

Maths

Number 3: Decimals

Working with decimals including the 4 operations using mental and written methods. Revisiting rounding, upper and lower bounds and estimation.

Statistics 1: Statistics

Presentation of data, basic analysis and interpretation of data. Constructing different graphs and charts manually and with ICT (where possible) and understanding the limitations of data.

Science

Biology: Reproduction
The emotional and physical changes which take place during adolescence. Students study human reproductive system and the process involved.

Chemistry: The Earth’s Structure
What the Earth is made of and where it came from. Introduces the concept of resources and their importance.

Physics: Sound
Students will learn about longitudinal and transverse waves and what happens when waves meet each other or hit a barrier; how they are detected by the ear and microphone.

Biology: Reproduction
plant reproduction, germination and seed dispersal.

Chemistry: The Earth’s Structure
What the Earth is made of and where it came from. Introduces the concept of resources and their importance.

Physics: Sound
Students will learn about longitudinal and transverse waves and what happens when waves meet each other or hit a barrier; how they are detected by the ear and microphone.

Computer Science

Game Development
Use Computational thinking to solve problems by designing, writing and debug programs

Spy School Spreadsheet
Introduces them to the concepts of entering numbers and text, formatting data, formula, Functions, sorting and filtering data, using comparison operators, using absolute and relative cell references, creating graphs and modelling data

Geography

Oceans
Importance.

Ocean Circulation.

Ocean trenches, ridges, coral reefs.

Ocean adaptations.

Fishing, plastics and pollution.

Climate Change.

Development & Economic Activity
Measuring development.

Gender equality.

UK trade.

Globalisation.

Aid.

Sustainable development.

Fair Trade.

Trans-National Corporations (TNCs).

History

What challenges faced medieval monarchs?

Challenges to the monarchy from the nobility, the Church, the Black Death and popular unrest.

Focus: Causation

How do we know about medieval African kingdoms?
Features of medieval African kingdoms and the evidence base which historians use to study them.

Focus: Evidence

French

Ma vie de famille
Talking about animals

Describing your family

Describing where you live

Talking about breakfast

Learning about Bastille Day

Creating a cartoon family

En ville
Talking about places in a town or village

Saying where you go at the weekend

Inviting someone out

Ordering drinks and snacks in a café

Saying what you are going to do

Talking about plans for a special weekend

Spanish

El tiempo libre
Free time.

Telling the time.

Sports.

What you like to do.

What you are going to do.

En la ciudad
Your town.

Places in town.

Responding to invitations.

Weather.

Using two tenses.

Art

Natural forms in landscape
Further development of observational drawing skills.

Creating simplified, layered lino print inspired by natural forms

Key artists: Angie Lewin

Natural forms in landscape
Further development of media and techniques, creating a plaster cast tile of natural forms.

Key artists: Rachel Dein

Citizenship

What is crime?

Exploring the concepts of criminal behaviour, role of the police in our society, and local crime prevention strategies

How can we make a difference in our communities?

The role of CHSG, charities, NGOs and other groups in the community

Dance

British Sign Language Communication

Group and individual performances

Summer Spotlight Choreography

Group and individual performances

Design Technology

Function of ingredients: Yeast
Bread project: including practical sessions of:

Bread rolls

Chelsea Buns

Yeast based pizza or Pizza Pinwheels

Allergens and Natasha’s Law

Food safety and Cross contamination
Chicken Fajitas

Deboned and cheese stuffed chicken thigh enrobed in breadcrumbs

Meatballs in Ragu sauce

The role of an EHO

Careers in the Hospitality and Catering Industry

Drama

Melodrama
Stock characters.

The influence of commedia dell’arte. Stage combat.

States of tension.

Devising from a stimulus
Improvisation.

Applying prior knowledge.

Creating and developing ideas to communicate meaning.

Music

Development of the Orchestra
Introduction to instruments of the orchestra

Reading music notation developed

Changes to the orchestra over time

Critical listening skills

Developed individual keyboard skills – two hands together playing

Disney Band Project
Introduction to the ukulele

Developing personal and group practice habits

Developed keyboard skills

Ensemble vocal performance – Disney songs

Small group ensemble performance

PE

Athletics
Develop a range of core skills in isolation across a variety of events.

Cricket
Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation.

Street Sports
Develop a range of core skills in isolation and in group challenges across a variety of street sports.

Religious Studies

Forgiveness

What forgiveness means and why it is important in different religious traditions. The impact of forgiveness on the world around, and the impact on religious believers.