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Welcome to Routes Year 9

What's Going On in Year 9

This year there are some important choices to make – for example your GCSE options. Plus you may encounter some tough decisions in your personal life – from relationships to extra-curricular sport or hobbies that may just lead to a career!

Connexions is here to help – so have a look at the articles in this section to find out more…

Now you’re in Year 9, you’ll be starting to think about which subjects you would like to carry on with, and hopefully take for GCSE.

Although legally you have to be 16 to have sex (or 17 in Northern Ireland), many people do it younger than that. Remember, it’s okay to wait, despite what your mates may say. And if you do have sex, make sure you’re safe.

Doing sport doesn’t just keep you fit, it also helps you make new friends. And by giving your brain a break, you’ll come at your schoolwork more refreshed.