GCSE Options

[tumpymummy]

DS who luckily is very bright and predicted to get all 8/9s (old A/A*) at GCSE is having trouble choosing his options. He has to take Maths, 2 English and 3 Science. He is then also choosing French and History. Then he has to choose 2 from Geography, Music, PE and Business Studies. My initial reaction is choose Geography (because he is a bright boy), but he is thinking of Music and PE because they are both subjects he will enjoy and are less essay writing than Geography. My only worry is that are Music and PE still seen as 'easier' GCSEs? Looking at the syllabus I'm not sure that they are, both involve plenty of theory and studying, but will he be judged as having taken 2 'softer' options?

I'd say if you've got a bright child, they're going to do well in most subjects anyway. DD is predicted to get 8 in Maths and As in French and Music (very interested in all types of music though).

Does your son play a musical instrument or have singing lessons? Not compulsory, but DD's school ask that they are already having lessons and that they join in with a music club and be prepared to take part in concerts if they're going to do music.