Shell Guide to the Curriculum 2025 - 2026

Shell subject choices

Unusually for pupils in Year 9, Shells at Teddies choose which five additional subjects they would like to study, beyond an essential core :

FIVE OPTIONAL SUBJECTS (including at least one Modern Foreign Language)

CORE SUBJECTS

Mathematics English Biology Chemistry Physics Geography

French German Spanish

Ancient Greek Art and Ceramics Computer Science

History Classics Theology, Philosophy and Ethics Wellbeing Digital Literacy

Drama Design Music and Music Technology

Choosing languages All Shells must choose at least one modern language from French, Spanish and German. Continuing one and beginning another is a good option; equally, pupils who are already learning two languages and are enjoying them, are encouraged to continue to do so. All Shells will study Latin during Classics lessons, where pupils are taught with others who have a similar experience of the language (ranging from none to several years). Pupils with an aptitude for languages and an interest in the Classical World should consider taking Ancient Greek. Talented linguists may wish to start two new languages (ancient or modern) but should consider the advice of the language teachers in their current schools before making such a choice.

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GUIDE TO THE SHELL CURRICULUM 2025–2026