---
title: "Stepping Up"
url: "https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/learning/year9options/steppingup"
school: "Durham Johnston School"
---

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# Stepping Up

**Stepping Up to GCSE Study**

To support your transition to GCSE study, our experienced teachers have put together guidance and advice to ensure you make a strong start to all of your courses. You can click to view or download the document for each subject.

### Year 9 Transition Information - Core Subjects

 English  71 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_English.pdf)

 Maths  74 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_Maths.pdf)

 RE  93 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_RE.pdf)

 Science - Biology  91 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_-_Biology_v2.pdf)

 Science - Chemistry  85 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_Science_Chemistry.pdf)

 Science - Physics  164 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_Science_Physics_v2.pdf)

### Year 9 Transition Information - Options

 Art and Design  102 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_ART_-_DESIGN_.pdf)

 Business  100 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_BUSINESS.pdf)

 Computer Science  128 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_COMPUTER_SCIENCE.pdf)

 Construction  125 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_Construction.pdf)

 Design &amp; Technology  82 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_Design_and_Technology.pdf)

 Drama  78 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_Drama.pdf)

 Engineering (GCSE)  92 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_Engineering_GCSE.pdf)

 Engineering (Vocational)  93 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_Engineering_Vocational.pdf)

 Food  71 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_Food_Preparation_and_Nutrition.pdf)

 Geography  136 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_Geography.pdf)

 Health &amp; Social  70 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_Health_and_Social_Care.pdf)

 History  62 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_History.pdf)

 Languages - French, German, Spanish  79 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_Languages.pdf)

 Latin  75 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_LATIN.pdf)

 Music  126 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_Music_V2.pdf)

 PE (GCSE)  62 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_PE_GCSE.pdf)

 PE (Vocational) Sport  67 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_-_Sport.pdf)

 Textiles  70 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Options/Transition/Y9_INTO_GCSE_TRANSITION_Textiles.pdf)

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