Year 9

 Year 9  

In Year 9 at PACA, pupils begin to plan their transition into Key Stage 4 by selecting their GCSE options. Pupils are supported through a range of activities, including an Options Assembly, Options Evening and Options Taster Day, alongside continued careers guidance in Tutor time, with some pupils also taking part in our annual Dare to Dream programme. 

Here’s a list of key events throughout the year: 

Autumn: 

• Open Evening  
• School photographs  
• NGRT Assessments 
• Reports Home 
• Awards Evening 
• Christmas Rewards Events 

Spring: 

• Mid-Year Assessments  
• Options Assembly 
• Options Drop Down Day 
• Reports Home  
• Options/Parents’ Evening 
• Deadline for Choosing Options 

Summer: 

• NGRT Assessments 
• End of Year Assessments 
• Reports Home  
• Activities Week