RBA Prospectus draft Sept2024 (1) - Flipbook - Page 9
Education for a changing world
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Curriculum
Through our broad curriculum we aim to provide a
wide range of learning experiences, both inside
and outside of the classroom, allowing every
student to achieve his or her full potential. We take
great pride in being able to personalise what is
offered to ensure all of our students’ interests and
talents are catered for. Our primary focus is on
developing well-rounded individuals who will be
able to cope with the ever changing world of work.
In Years 7 and 8, the curriculum is designed to build
upon the knowledge, skills and understanding from
primary schools and ultimately prepare the students
for their GCSEs.
In Year 9 GCSEs will begin in order to create extra time
and space for the new, larger GCSEs to be fully
covered. We also feel it provides increased flexibility
and choice in Year 9 and beyond. This personalised
curriculum means students have earlier access to the
very subjects that they are enthused and inspired by.
We believe that this will provide our students with extra
motivation for learning.
We enhance our curriculum by offering our students
the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of extracurricular clubs and trips during their time at Robert
Barclay Academy. Many clubs run at lunchtime but
some are held before school and there are also
numerous after-school and holiday activities. We
greatly value the education and experiences that our
students gain from taking part in trips and visits and the
time staff devote to making them successful. There are
regular opportunities for students to undertake
fieldwork, visit theatres, museums, galleries and to
work with students from other schools. Large numbers
also participate in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Visiting speakers, poets, authors, scientists and
religious leaders also enhance teaching and learning.
Every year there is an extremely popular ski trip and a
sports tour to various European destinations.
