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For many years Newry High has offered a wide range of courses and subject choices for all students. Each year there are a large number of students who join our school to take up these courses. The information on this page should give some idea of the requirements needed to gain a place at Newry High to follow Post 16 courses.
Post 16 Options
Within the School we offer a flexible range of qualifications to suit most individual needs.
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Option 1 |
4 AS |
12 GCSE Points |
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Option 2 |
3 AS |
7 GCSE Points |
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Option 3 |
1x 12 Unit A-Level (Health and Social Care) |
6 GCSE Points |
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Option 4 |
2 AS |
6 GCSE Points |
AS levels must be chosen from the following subjects:
| Art and Design |
ICT |
| Biology |
Mathematics |
| Business Studies |
Music |
| Chemistry |
Physical Education |
| English Literature |
Physics |
| Geography |
Psychology |
| Health and Social Care ( 6 or 12 units) |
Religious Education |
| History |
Travel and Tourism |
Other subjects may be available through a link with local schools or Southern Regional College.
GCSE points are awarded as follows:
| A* = 4 Points |
A = 3 Points |
B = 2 Points |
C = 1 Point |
Year 13 pupils are also required/able to complement their studies by participation in some of the following pursuits:
| Repeat either English Language or Mathematics if a Grade C has not been achieved in GCSE. |
| Develop their skills in Computer Literacy. |
| Careers Education is compulsory for one period a week, although private careers research is strongly encouraged and essential for UCAS Applications and Interview performance. |
| Participation in a Study Skills Programme. |
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Additional Education/Personal Enrichment can also be achieved through:
- assisting in the production of the School Magazine.
- participating in Leisure Activities.
- participating in the numerous other extra-curricular activities e.g. Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Sports Clubs, Peer Tutoring, Marketing, etc.
- assisting in the staging of the various School Productions e.g. Musicals, Dramas, Concerts, etc.
- participating in the various Services to the Wider Community which are organised by or in association with the School.
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