KS4 Options Booklet 2026-2028 - Flipbook - Page 8
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A Message From Your Child9s Head of Year
January 2026
Dear Parents and Carers
As you know, we aim to create an environment in which all students at RMS thrive and are able to make
choices that give them relevant experience that they can use, whilst at the same time, building character.
This is a very exciting time for Year 9 students, and indeed for you. Our process for selecting Options is
designed to ensure that all students receive the necessary help and guidance needed to make suitable
subject choices. Our guiding principle is that we want students to have a broad and balanced,
knowledge-rich curriculum in the upper school that provides them with ample opportunities for their
future development. To achieve this balance students have to supplement the compulsory GCSE subjects,
Mathematics, English and Science with other subjects. Choosing from RMS9s broad range of subjects will
result in a wider range of future opportunities and should be a rewarding process. The procedure is
designed with students at its heart. With that in mind, students and parents should be aware of the
following dates on which to gain additional information:
● Options Information Evening for Parents 6.00 – 7.00pm Thursday 22nd January 2026
● Parents9/Carers9 Core Subjects Consultations (online) Tuesday 27th to Wednesday 28th
January 2026
● Options Fayre 5.00 - 7.00pm (in person) Thursday 29th January 2026
● Option Interviews Monday 9th to Friday 13th and Monday 23rd to Friday 27th February 2026
● Final Choices by Friday 27th February 2026|
When selecting Options it is also wise to bear in mind the following five things:
1. A student9s ability to study 3 does the subject have a high written component, or is there a level of
practical and creative ability that is essential to succeed?
2. A student9s interest in a subject 3 do they enjoy the subject?
3. How the course will be examined 3 what proportion is assessed in class or by practical work/
performances? What proportion is by terminal exams and how long are these exams?
4. What skills are students learning? Do the skills fit with career aspirations?
5. By working in partnership with you as parents/carers and with your child, our aim is to ensure that
all students have a rich programme of study for Years 10/11 that develops skills, knowledge,
understanding and opens doors for the future in our ever-changing 21st century world.
Kind Regards
Mrs J West
Head of Year
