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12:51 PM - 12 Feb 2025

Frist Lego league Year 10 team presenting pic.twitter.com/eH7sqRVLyM

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12:24 PM - 12 Feb 2025

First Lego League regional Competition at St Fagans Year 10 and Y 11 team pic.twitter.com/bV4tPM0tLJ

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17:00 PM - 6 Feb 2025

Well done to the year 8 football team who won in a nail biter on penalties in the Newport Schools Cup v Monmouth. A great effort also by the year 9 rugby team with a great rugby display against Monmouth just falling short in the end pic.twitter.com/DE6YxaxpiL

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19:31 PM - 29 Jan 2025

Well done to the year 7 netball girls who played against Caerleon today. The girls showed lots of improvement and teamwork throughout the games. It was also great to see some new faces playing. Well done to Livie V and Jess J for getting players of the matches 👏🏻🏐 pic.twitter.com/NeurCxlnkP

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16:53 PM - 18 Jan 2025

What an achievement! Gold medal for Anya in the 800m at the Welsh Championships in Cardiff this afternoon. Senior Women’s 800m indoor Welsh champion 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🥇. Congratulations Anya 👏 pic.twitter.com/Ad8qKgG9fo

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16:05 PM - 17 Jan 2025

Another amazing performance from the year 8 netball team this week. Another win in a league match, this time against West Mon. Well done girls!! Special shout out to Sophie P who got player of the match 👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/4ar72hux5Q

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10:01 AM - 19 Dec 2024

A huge thank you to everyone that came and celebrated the festivities with us last Saturday. There are far too many people to thank, but a special thank you goes to our Governors, PTFA, the caretaking team, , , and all staff involved. 🎄 pic.twitter.com/otZ4sHnbD9

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18:38 PM - 10 Dec 2024

Fantastic day at Chepstow School for the Basketball Wales tournament today. Lots of points, wins, and brilliant performances. Big shout out to the Year 7’s, 8’s and seniors playing their debuts today. And to the undefeated Year 10’s… wow 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/K07nJdRV10

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11:15 AM - 28 Nov 2024

It is an exciting time for our school and students as we celebrate our first Christmas fete. We welcome you and your families to join us on Saturday 14th December for merriment and festive joy! pic.twitter.com/vGCNApbPj8

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23:17 PM - 17 Nov 2024

I am very proud of our school family. Six form students were able to pack the kind gifts supplied by Caldicot School students to fill 156 shoeboxes. The destination for the shoe boxes is the African nation of Malawi. pic.twitter.com/FT8EZG2C84

Curriculum Overview

Curriculum vision
Our aim is to offer a broad and balanced curriculum which enables each member of the school community to become the ‘best versions of themselves’. Our curriculum is designed so that all students, regardless of their background or ability, is able to develop the attitudes and qualities which prepares them to

  • achieve the very best academic standards in all subject areas, commensurate with their own ability;
  • utilise the necessary skills which helps prepare them for life beyond school; and
  • become good citizens, underpinned by our core values of: Honesty, Tolerance, Respect and Responsibility.

We take every opportunity to ensure all students make the best progress possible and achieve the highest possible standards in subjects and qualifications. We strive to narrow the gaps in achievement and enable those not achieving age-related expectations to catch up with their peers. Our ALNCo works closely with all departments, in order to support students so that they all have access to the curriculum. The school challenges more able and talented students so that they achieve their full potential and their progress is sustained and enhanced. We make certain that all young people develop the skills and abilities needed for success in life and can apply them in a wide range of contexts.

Teaching groups vary in nature but generally there are mixed ability classes on admission in Year 7. A process of setting, determined by each department, takes place as students move through the school. Some setting takes place in Year 7 with further extensions to setting in Years 8- 11. 

Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 have a programme of study that includes English; mathematics; science; Welsh; art; drama; geography; history, Information & Communication Technology (ICT); modern foreign languages; music; physical education; personal & social education (PSE); religious education and design technology. PSE is delivered mainly through the timetabled tutor periods, supplemented occasionally by theatre-in-education performances, workshops and guest speakers.

Curriculum for Wales

At Caldicot, key stage 3 curriculum celebrates and promotes being ‘committed to achievement’ for all. It is designed so through the content of lessons; through strategic development of skills and through the nature of how students experience their learning, they develop into young adults who embody the four purposes of the Curriculum for Wales. Students are encouraged to become: ambitious, capable learners; enterprising, creative contributors; healthy, confident individuals; ethical, informed citizens.

Our curriculum places the four purposes at its core, where real- life context develops understanding, enabling our students to value, understand, contribute to and sometimes challenge the world in which we live.  We value and promote diversity, inclusion and equality. Lesson content is supported by enrichment activities, a fundamental part of our school life. Curriculum design enables students to make progress across all areas of the school and nurture a healthy sense of wellbeing. 

Each Area of Learning and Experience works collaboratively with our cluster primary schools to consider the entitlement for each student as they move to secondary school. Caldicot School is committed to supporting teaching and learning so students have the right experience that will help them embody the four purposes and become experts in their chosen fields.

GCSE
Students in Years 10 and 11 follow the core National Curriculum of English Language and Literature; mathematics; science (with the option of separate sciences leading to 3 GCSEs); Welsh; religious education; physical education; PSE and Welsh Baccalaureate. In addition students choose three subjects from a range of options. A variety of vocational qualifications are available to compliment the traditional GCSE qualifications. Additional information regarding Key Stage 4 provision is available in our Year 8 Options Booklet.

By the end of Year 9, students choose the optional subjects they wish to study at Key Stage 4. Students are guided very carefully through this process in order that they make the choices that are appropriate for their needs, abilities and aspirations. The Year 9 options process begins in the latter half of the autumn term where pupils receive a number of presentations in assemblies from the Assistant Head responsible for the curriculum, from subject leaders and from outside agencies for courses they may not have experienced at Key Stage 3.

In February of Year 9, parents are invited to attend our Year 9 Options Evening where they too can listen to these presentations and speak to our Subject Leaders to discuss the suitability of courses for their children. Careers Wales
advisors are also available to give further guidance on career, further and higher education pathways.  

GCSE Options 2023
A copy of the options booklet and options form are below for you to download. 

Sixth Form
The majority of Sixth Form students study A Levels.  Further information on our post-16 curriculum offer can be found in the Sixth Form section of the website.
 

The curriculum is effective in meeting the needs of nearly all students in key stage 4 and those who return to the sixth form. It offers a wide range of academic courses and a few vocational options (Estyn)

GCSE Options Date  
Year 8 Options Booklet 2023 23rd Jan 2023 Download
Year 8 Options Form 2023 23rd Jan 2023 Download

Latest Tweets

  • February 12, 2025 Frist Lego league Year 10 team presenting pic.twitter.com/eH7sqRVLyM
  • February 12, 2025 First Lego League regional Competition at St Fagans Year 10 and Y 11 team pic.twitter.com/bV4tPM0tLJ
  • February 6, 2025 Well done to the year 8 football team who won in a nail biter on penalties in the Newport Schools Cup v Monmouth. A great effort also by the year 9 rugby team with a great rugby display against Monmouth just falling short in the end pic.twitter.com/DE6YxaxpiL
  • January 29, 2025 Well done to the year 7 netball girls who played against Caerleon today. The girls showed lots of improvement and teamwork throughout the games. It was also great to see some new faces playing. Well done to Livie V and Jess J for getting players of the matches 👏🏻🏐 pic.twitter.com/NeurCxlnkP
  • January 18, 2025 What an achievement! Gold medal for Anya in the 800m at the Welsh Championships in Cardiff this afternoon. Senior Women’s 800m indoor Welsh champion 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🥇. Congratulations Anya 👏 pic.twitter.com/Ad8qKgG9fo
  • January 17, 2025 Another amazing performance from the year 8 netball team this week. Another win in a league match, this time against West Mon. Well done girls!! Special shout out to Sophie P who got player of the match 👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/4ar72hux5Q
  • December 19, 2024 A huge thank you to everyone that came and celebrated the festivities with us last Saturday. There are far too many people to thank, but a special thank you goes to our Governors, PTFA, the caretaking team, , , and all staff involved. 🎄 pic.twitter.com/otZ4sHnbD9
  • December 10, 2024 Fantastic day at Chepstow School for the Basketball Wales tournament today. Lots of points, wins, and brilliant performances. Big shout out to the Year 7’s, 8’s and seniors playing their debuts today. And to the undefeated Year 10’s… wow 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/K07nJdRV10
  • November 28, 2024 It is an exciting time for our school and students as we celebrate our first Christmas fete. We welcome you and your families to join us on Saturday 14th December for merriment and festive joy! pic.twitter.com/vGCNApbPj8
  • November 17, 2024 I am very proud of our school family. Six form students were able to pack the kind gifts supplied by Caldicot School students to fill 156 shoeboxes. The destination for the shoe boxes is the African nation of Malawi. pic.twitter.com/FT8EZG2C84
  • November 15, 2024 Today we focused on raising money for Our cake sale 🧁, quiz 📝, staff vs students football ⚽️ and karaoke 🎤 raised over £400 ☺️ Thank you to everyone in supporting this cause pic.twitter.com/FIYxyHYQVm
  • November 12, 2024 Caldicot Christmas Fete - 14th December 10am until 2pm. 🎅 If anyone would like more information please contact sommer.lewisrowlands.schoolsedu.org.uk pic.twitter.com/wdtEDFulZ4