The curriculum followed in the first three years is broadly based and aims to provide a solid foundation for future study. In year 2 an additional language is taken - Spanish or German. The mentor, or class teacher, takes an interest in all aspects of the pupils' progress and development throughout the school year.
Mentors also chair progress meetings on their groups and prepare the students' reports.
When necessary they contact parents and seek to work with parents to guide and help students. The mentor system continues through the whole school. During their third year students are encouraged to start thinking about subject choices and future careers. We feel that, even at this early stage, both students and their parents benefit from guidence on these important matters. Our Careers Advisor conducts individual interviews with students and organises an information evening to which students and parents are invited.