The Rochester Grammar School is leading State Secondary school in Rochester. This is a Selective school for kids age 11 to 18 years. Gender - Girls
The Rochester Grammar School’s mission is encapsulated in three words: “transforming life chances.” They are a proud International Baccalaureate World School, and have been since 2007, with many students choosing our IB Programme, and going on to attend outstanding universities and achieve amazing results in life. They offer the IB Programme because of everything it stands for, it aims to develop internationally minded people, and it boasts the IB learner profile which describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success, they imply a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them. We promote this philosophy and aim to develop learners who are happy and caring as well as academically successful. We aim to develop the whole learner through our exciting programme of extra-curricular opportunities as the experiences of our students do not end in the classroom.
Years 7 to 9
Students start the Rochester Grammar School with a broad and balanced three year Key Stage 3 which allows students to study a range of subjects and embodies our commitment to provide students with the cultural capital required to be successful. During this time students are supported in their transition to a secondary school curriculum with the support of specialist teachers and introduced to their thinkers’ toolkit allowing them to process and memorise new knowledge, think deeply about the issues they study and examine topics from different points of view.
Year 10 to 11
Students are able to take a variety of different pathways at Key Stage Four however all students study the English Baccalaureate as standard. All students therefore study English Literature and Language, Maths, Science, History or Geography, a Modern Foreign Language, RS and core (non examined) PE and ICT. All students are able to opt for any accelerated subjects on offer such as AS Film or Further Maths, if they wish to. Additionally students are able to choose two further options from a range of subjects such as Art and Design, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design and Technology, Drama, Geography, History, Music, PE, Psychology and Sociology*.
Year 12 to 13
As an International Baccalaureate school we are truly unique in this area of Kent and Medway by offering the world renowned and prestigious International Baccalaureate diploma. The IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect and broad range of subjects it requires students to study supports our aim to provide all students with the cultural capital required to build the foundations of a successful life. The IB requires all students to study Maths, English, a Science, a Humanity and provides the option to take a Creative subject or another Science or Humanity based subject dependent on the pathway students wish to follow Post 16.
Sixth Form
If you’re joining us for the first time, welcome! We understand that being ‘the new one’ can sometimes be a little daunting, but rest assured that all students new to our Sixth Form quickly settle in – we encourage and create a friendly and supportive environment with a confident sense of achievement and progress. We are proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School; we have offered the IB Diploma since 2007, and with much success.
Pastoral Care
Care, support and guidance at The RGS is organised through the House structure with a Head of House and within each House vertical form groups mixing Year 7 to Year 12. Each form has a lead student which has proved hugely successful, students constantly tell us how much better forms are and how they support each other and feel part of a family of learners. It is one reason why we have such a wonderful community spirit within the school.
Clubs and Enrichment Opportunities
Throughout the academic year they offer a range of different clubs and activities to students, both at recreation times and after school.
SEND
On entry and other points of transition, the Rochester Grammar School (RGS) liaises very closely with primary schools and other providers to ensure that our information is up to date and relevant. Where necessary, highly individualised arrangements can be put in place for students who may be vulnerable over this period. Detailed plans and interventions will already be in place for young people whose needs are already identified on entry.
Please check the school website link for details.
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