Key Stage 3

Policy

It is the policy of Limavady Grammar School to follow the statutory requirements of the Northern Ireland Common Curriculum (NICC) and, through it, to allow pupils the opportunity to gain relevant qualifications to equip them for higher education and the world of work.

The NICC will apply to pupils in Key Stages 3 and 4 (i.e. Years 8 -12) and includes the following compulsory elements:

Religious Education
Six areas of study

Area of study	Contributory Subjects
English	English	English Literature
Mathematics	Mathematics	Additional Mathematics
Science and Technology	Physics Biology Chemistry	Technology and Design Science
The Environment and Society	History Geography	Business Studies Home Economics ICT
Creative and Expressive Arts	Art and Design Music	Physical Education Drama
Language Studies	French Spanish	German

The time allocations for individual subjects are in line with the recommendations of the NICCEA

Six Educational Themes

Education for Mutual Understanding	Cultural Heritage	Health Education
Economic Awareness	Careers Education	Information Technology