Year 9 pathways

Selecting subjects is a significant opportunity to shape education in line with aspirations and interests. This decision will influence students’ academic trajectory over the next two years and beyond. Please find the curriculum pathways timeline which details the associated events and activities to support you with the options process, below:

DateDescription
13 November 2024 Year 9 launch assembly
14 to 20 November 2024Subject taster sessions during PDL
w/c 18 November - w/c 25 November 2024Year 9 progress reviews issued
20 November 2024 Year 9 Parents’ Evening appointment booking open to parents / carers
27 November 2024Year 9 Pathways information evening 5.30pm - 7.00pm – Presentations at 5.30pm and 6.15pm
4 December 2024Year 9 Parents Evening - (face-to-face)
13 December 2024 Option choice form submission deadline

Year 9 options

The submission deadline for year 9 options is 13 December 2024. Students can apply online here.

The year 9 pathways booklet:

Year 9 pathways 2025

Courses

You can also find information about the courses we offer on our year 9 curriculum pages.

Year 9 parents evening 

The year 9 parents evening will take place in person at the academy on Wednesday 4 December, with appointments available between 4.00pm and 6.30pm. You can book your appointment here. The booking window will close at 1.00pm on Tuesday 3 December.

The booking system allows you to select your preferred times with teachers, you will receive an email confirming your appointments. You also have the option to book appointments with Miss England, (Head of year 9) and Mrs Hopewell (Pastoral assistant for year 9). If you encounter any issues or need to make changes to your bookings, please contact us at: Year9PCE@eastleake-ac.org.uk

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 4 December!