Year 10

Many international pupils join us each September, bringing with them a wide range of experiences, languages, and educational backgrounds. The below information brings together helpful resources to support incoming families and pupils as they prepare for a smooth and confident start.

You may notice that some subjects include more detail than others; this reflects the nature of each subject and is intended to ensure the information provided is clear, relevant, and useful.

We hope that sharing this guidance will help pupils feel comfortable, supported, and ready to make the most of their first few months with us.

Subject and Exam specification	Related Topics and Vocabulary (Years 7-9)	GCSE content covered in Year 9 (if any)	Content covered in first term of Year 10	Key vocabulary (Year 10)	Contextual knowledge and other resources (if any)
Ancient History OCR	Persia – Cyrus the Great Word list \| Key topics vocab	–	Persian Empire Emperors Cyrus the Great, Cambyses II, Darius I, Xerxes I	Glossary	Year 9 – 11 Wakelet
Art OCR (Fine Art)	General overview of History of Art 45,000 BCE to 2026 Glossary	–	Unit (01) Personal investigation Autumn rotation of techniques	Printmaking, 3D Art Movements Fine Art	GCSE Wakelet
Biology Edexcel	–	Living organisms (nature & variety) Cell structure Biological molecules Movement in/out of cells Human nutrition	Plants (nutrition, gas exchange, Transport) Food production Human gas exchange	Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topic 4	–
Chemistry Edexcel	–	Topic 1 – States of Matter, Particle Theory, ECM & Separating Techniques) Topic 2 – Atomic Structure & Periodic Table Topic 3 – Ionic bonding, Structure & Properties Topic 4 – Covalent bonding, Structure & Properties Topic 5 – Metallic Bonding, Structure, Properties & Reactivity Series Topic 6 – Formulae & Equations Topic 7 – Periodic Table Groups 1 & 7	Topic 8 – Crude Oil & Hydrocarbons Topic 9 – Acids, Bases & Salts Topic 10 – Quantitative Chemistry Topic 11 – Chemical Testing Topic 12 – Gases in the atmosphere Topic 13 – Rates of Reaction	Glossary	–
Computer Science	Digital Literacy Programming Computer Systems Glossary	–	Topic 1 & 6 – Programming Topic 4 – Networking	Glossary	GCSE / A level – Wakelet
Divinity	–	–	–	–	–
Drama	–	–	–	–	–
DT	–	–	–	–	–
English Language & Literature	Language including descriptive writing, similes / metaphors \| Literary Glossary (Year 9) Analytical writing skills PEA / PETAL paragraphs Non-fiction text development Shakespeare: Twelfth Night, the Tempest, Much Ado about Nothing \| Language Glossary	English Language non-fiction anthology – the first 4 texts	Creative Writing (Language coursework) Modern Drama (coursework)	Literary Glossary	WW2 including Kindertransport Early 20th America the Great Depression Early Modern / Elizabethan Theatre Sparknotes Cliff Notes York Notes
French Edexcel (International GCSE)	Year 7 Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3, Unit 4, Unit 5, Unit 6, Unit 7 Year 8 Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3, Unit 4 Year 9 Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3, Unit 4	–	Family, friends and festivals Town and region	–	Languages Online
Further Maths AQA	–	–	–	–	–
Geography AQA	Year 7 – Coasts Year 9 – Resource Management Living World (Rainforest and Deserts)	Living World including local/global ecosystems, tropical rainforests and hot deserts	Natural Hazards	Natural Hazards	UK Geography – basic knowledge of physical geography (coastlines / cities e.g. London / Cambridge location) Internet Geography (Living World and Natural Hazards revision) Digital textbook copy Year 9 – 11 Wakelet
German	Year 8 School Free time Year 9 Holidays and past tense Food and meals Life at home	–	School Free time and the Media	School Free time and the Media	Past, Present and Future tense Adjectival agreements (accusative case) Subordinating conjunctions Year 10 -11 Wakelet Languages Online
History AQA	20th Century British History Year 7 \| Year 8 \| Year 9	–	Russia 1905 March 1917 Provisional Government November 1917 Lenin Civil War War economy Stalin’s rise to power Stalinist USSR	Glossary	Wakelet
Maths Edexcel (IGCSE)	Algebra consolidation Sequences Prime factorisation Fractions, percentage, ratio Trigonometry Volume and surface area Straight line graphs Set theory Year 9 – 10 Glossary	–	Algebra consolidation Simultaneous equations Set theory Probability	Glossary	–
Music Edexcel	Elements of music (rhythm, melody, bass lines) Orchestral instruments Ground bass World music Music for TV and film Music Glossary	–	Music theory Area of Study 1 set works: 1. Bach Brandenburg Concerto no. 5 in D major, 3rd movement 2. Beethoven Piano Sonata no. 8 in C Minor ‘Pathetique’, 1st movement	Topic terms Key Words	Music At The Leys GCSE Music – Edexcel – BBC Bitesize
Physics Edexcel	–	–	–	–	–
Spanish Edexcel	Vocabulary Booklet	–	Describing your house and activities at home School Life, routine, rules, pressures & trips Immediate future, Present & Preterite tense	Glossary	–
Sport Science OCR	–	–	Skeletal, Muscular Cardiovascular and Respiratory system Components of fitness	Glossary	Physical Education – OCR – BBC Bitesize Revision Cards

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