Year 9 Options afternoon

And year 9 parents will have seen this, from the Director of Studies -

I am writing to invite you to a GCSE Options Presentation on Friday 12th February in the Great Hall - PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION . The presentation will begin at 3.15pm and last for about 30 minutes. It is essential that all pupils attend and highly desirable that parents are present.
In advance of the main Parents’ Conference on 5th March, I will explain what GCSEs are, how the options process works, and give you some advice on making the right choices. I will also give you a copy of the GCSE Options booklet.
Following on from the presentation the pupils will complete the ‘Streets Ahead’ programme, an interactive computer package designed to identify pupils’ strengths, and introduce them to potential careers areas. I will ask you to discuss possible subjects with your son, with a view to confirming those choices with teachers on Friday 5th March. Please note that there will not be an opportunity to talk to subject teachers on this date as they will be involved in the Year 12 Parents’ Conference, although you can of course contact them after the meeting.