As our young people grow and mature, they are able to make more decisions about the subjects they wish to study.
- As students move from year 8 into year 9, they continue to study a broad core curriculum, supplemented by two options.
- Then as they move from year 9 into 10, our students make choices about their Key Stage 4 options.
At this important juncture we are keen to help our young people to make informed decisions. To this end, we invite students and their parent/carers to an Options Information Event – please see the drop-down sections below for more information.
How to choose your Year 8 into 9 Options subjects
Option Subjects
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Art
![](https://www.cardinalheenan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_1559-768x512.jpg)
Business
![](https://www.cardinalheenan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cstudies2-768x768.jpg)
Computer Studies
![](https://www.cardinalheenan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cardinal-heenan-curriculum-dt-768x512.jpg)
Design and Technology
![](https://www.cardinalheenan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Performing-Shakespeare-2-768x703.jpg)
Drama
![](https://www.cardinalheenan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Pasta-making-landscape-girl-focus-768x512.jpg)
Food
![](https://www.cardinalheenan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Language-Lab-768x614.png)
French
![](https://www.cardinalheenan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/options-healthandsocialcare-v2-768x576.jpg)
Health & Social Care
![](https://www.cardinalheenan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cardinal-heenan-curriculum-music-768x512.jpg)
Music
![](https://www.cardinalheenan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Football.png)