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Notre Dame High School

Notre Dame
High School

Year 9

‘We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.’ Romans 12:6

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Y9 Preferences Process

In the Spring Term, Y9 students decide which preference subjects they wish to study for GCSEs in Y10-11.  They will receive information to help them in a special assembly, PSHEE lessons and Form Time.  

Compulsory Subjects (for all students) Block A Block B
to be published Jan 25 to be published Jan 25

 How to submit your preferences

The button below will link to an online form to submit your preferences from 14th Feb. 2025

Preference Form

Quick Guide to Preferences   

Preferences at a Glance

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Y9 Preferences Schedule 2025  

During the Spring Term we provide Y9 students and their families with the information and guidance that they need to make their GCSE preferences.  We will follow this schedule:

  • 9th Jan: GCSE Preferences - Parent Information Evening in School
  • 15th Jan: Y9 Assembly on GCSE Preferences
  • 3rd Feb: Booking opens for Y9 Parents Evening
  • 7th Feb: Y9 Spring Report Published
  • 13th Feb: Y9 Parents Evening takes place via Schoolcloud
  • 14th - 28th Feb: Students submit their GCSE Preferences via an online form (link to be provided)

Compulsory Subjects  

The following GCSE subjects are compulsory at NDHS:

Non-examined Subjects:

Modern Foreign Languages  

As Notre Dame is committed to languages, you will continue to study your current language, French or Spanish, at GCSE. 

If you wish to study second foreign language you will see them listed in Preference Block B.

KS4 Subject Pages:

Preference Subjects  

You will study two preference subjects at GCSE. Click on a subject to find out more information.

KS4 Subject Pages:

Pastoral Support

I am concerned about something.  Who can I talk to in school? 

We are a caring community that supports each other.  We have a wide range of staff who can help advise you.  If you are not sure who to ask, or how to contact a specific person, visit our Pastoral Office.

For full info on all the ways that we can support you, visit our Student Welfare page.

Who can I ask for advice outside of school? 

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Online Safety Advice and Support 

If you would like to speak to someone in school about an online safety issue, contact our Safeguarding Team.

Reporting an Issue

We advise that you speak with a trusted adult before reporting an incident

  • CEOP: If you are worried about online sexual abuse, or the way someone has been communicating with you online.
  • Report Remove: ChildLine's online tool to empower young people to stop the spread of nude images online
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