The syllabi used are those published by the QCA. A modern language is an option for pupils from Year Two (Greek/French). Subject specialists are used throughout the school. Although some setting may take place within classes, all contain children of mixed ability. Work is differentiated and children who require extra help to enable them to progress are supported within their own classroom or withdrawn for individual attention. Catherine’s takes every opportunity to benefit from the rich heritage of Greece and every class looks at a different aspect of Greek history or culture, usually supported by educational visits. Specialist E.A.L. help is available for children needing to accelerate their proficiency in the English language. International Baccalaureate (I.B.) The IB candidates have this year successfully secured places at the following universities and colleges:  • Brighton University  • Bristol University  • Cambridge University  • Carnegie Mellon University (US) • City University  • Deree College (Greece) • Durham University  • University of Edinburgh  • Exeter University  • George Washington University (US) • Georgetown University (US) • Heriot-Watt University  • King’s College London  • London School of Economics  • New York University (US) • Northeastern University (US) • Queen Mary, University of London  • Queen Mary, University of London • Queen Mary, University of London • Royal Veterinary College  • School of Oriental and African Studies  • SEG (Switzerland) • Southampton Solent University  • Southampton Solent University • University College London  • University of Bath  • University of Berkeley (US) • University of Birmingham  • University of California Los Angeles (US) • University of Chicago (US) • University of Colorado Boulder (US) • University of Dundee  • University of East Anglia  • University of Essex  • University of Groningen (Netherlands) • University of Michigan (US) • University of Nottingham  • University of Oxford Brookes • University of Pennsylvania (US) • University of Reading  • University of Surrey  • Vienna University of Economics and Business (Austria)  • Yale University (US) • York University, Toronto (Canada)  Among the many classrooms are housed specialised music and drama rooms, a multipurpose hall for volleyball and basketball which also features a hydraulic stage for plays, concerts and events. Other outdoor sporting facilities include a swimming pool, 3 football pitches (three big and three five-a-side), two basketball courts, a volleyball court and three tennis courts.