{"id":688,"date":"2025-08-26T11:32:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T10:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-4.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/cwricwlwm\/ffes-3\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T07:43:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T06:43:50","slug":"ffes-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ysgolhenryrichard.cymru\/en\/cwricwlwm\/ffes-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Phase 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"123\">Phase 3 is the upper school phase, including pupils in Years 9 to 11.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"400\">Henry Richard School prides itself on being able to offer a wide range of courses to the highest standard at Key Stage 4. We have dedicated teachers and staff who support pupils to ensure their success. During Phase 3, pupils will study the following core subjects:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"552\">Welsh, English, Mathematics, Science, Religious Education, Physical Education, Personal and Social Education (PSE), and the Welsh Baccalaureate.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"635\">In addition, pupils can choose from the following subjects for their GCSEs:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"945\">Physical Education, Agriculture, ASDAN\/COPE, Religious Studies, Business, Food and Nutrition, Art and Design, Music, Geography, Drama, Design and Technology, French, Photography, Triple Science, History, Health and Social Care, Additional Mathematics, Work Skills, Information Technology, and Textiles.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1346\">As pupils begin their education in Phase 3, the main focus is ensuring they select courses suitable for their future. At the end of Year 9, pupils will make their options choices and start those courses after half-term in the summer term. During KS3, pupils\u2019 progress is carefully tracked to provide every opportunity to reach their academic potential.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1586\">In addition to academic work, all pupils are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities. 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