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Next year the school will be organised according to the stages of
learning. There will be three subschools, Year P-4,
Year 5-9, and Years 10-12. Years 5-9 are called the middle years
of schooling.
YEAR 7
Year 7 students remain together as a class for most subjects for
the entire year. They participate in a traditional secondary system,
with different teachers teaching different subjects. Core subjects
include English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Health and PE, Indonesian,
Music, and Art. A number of Arts-Technology subjects will also be
offered.
The day begins with the morning roll call taken by the Homegroup
teacher who also teaches the class for a significant number of periods
per week. In 2009 Year 7 students will be blocked with Year 8 students
for the Arts-Technology Block and for Health and PE.
The College commitment to literacy is exemplified by our Year 7
RESTART program. Over the course of a week all students are withdrawn
in small groups to improve or advance their skills.
English
11 Periods per fortnight
All English units will address the following domains:
• English
• ICT
• Communication.
• Thinking
Spelling strategies and grammar are explicitly taught in English
with regular homework to reinforce these skills. Students are strongly
encouraged to read regularly at home, including novels and current
newspapers.
Use of computers and the Library are integral components of the
English curriculum.
Lee Kelly will be teaching English in 2009, she will also be the
Year 7 Homegroup teacher.
Maths
9 Periods per fortnight
Mathematics covers the following VELS dimensions :
Number,
Space
Measurement, chance and data,
Structure and
Working Mathematically.
Maths topics are studied for 2-4 weeks at a time, using a variety
of learning activities. Weekly homework sheets based on current
topic and revision of a variety of skills are prepared, collected
and corrected for regular student feedback. Topic assessment tasks,
such as assignments and tests, are used to help to assess students
understanding of the concepts studied. There is considerable emphasise
on consistency of work practices in written, spoken and cognitive
forms and student engagement with the curriculum. Students would
typically be working at level 5 of VELS in year 7. Level 5 is broadly
associated with Years 7 and 8 of schooling.
Science
6 Periods per fortnight
Chemistry – Everyday Reactions
Physics – Forces, Using Magnets, How Things Work
Biology – Seeing and Hearing, The Living World, Living Things
and Places, Rocks
Science Skills and Working in a lab
Humanities
6 Periods per fortnight
History, geography, economics, civics and citizenship will be incorporated
in the following topics:
• Ancient Civilisations
• Mapping - Basic Geography Skills
• Endangered Habitats
• Apollo Bay Community
• The be Real Game
Health and PE 7/8
9 Periods per fortnight
Students will complete one double per week of PE or Outdoor Education
and one single period per week of Health. Students will be split
into male and female groups for one period of activities. Sport
will occur for a double period once a fortnight.
Music
4 Periods per fortnight
The Year 7 program incorporates an intensive music program where
all students are introduced to a string and keyboard instrument.
Art
2 periods per fortnight
The Year 7 Art program is designed to introduce students to the
variety of art methods and techniques. It will also introduce students
to Art History and how to look and appreciate artworks.
LOTE (Indonesian)
6 Periods per fortnight
Students will develop and expand language and cultural understandings
they already have. Themes and topics are selected to allow students
to build new skills within the dimensions of communication and intercultural
knowledge and language awareness.
Technology Arts 7/8
7 Periods per fortnight
Over the two years students will complete units of work from the
following areas of study: Drama, Materials (Textiles/Wood/Metal),
Visual Communication, Food.
YEAR 8
All Year 8 students will undertake core studies in English, Maths,
Science, Humanities, Health and PE. There will be some choice with
Arts-Technology subjects. Students will be combined with Year 7
students for Health, PE and part of their Arts-Technology program.
They will be combined with Year 9 students for Science, Humanities,
English and Arts-Technology. Students will remain together as a
year level for Maths and Personal Learning. The Homegroup teacher
will deliver the Personal Learning program which will run for two
periods per week.
English
The English semester units at Years 8-10 aim to develop students
skills in:
• Reading – set class texts, media texts and multi-media
texts, film, wider reading.
• Writing – in multiple styles for different purposes
and audiences, with an emphasis on proof reading and editing.
• Speaking and Listening – delivering a variety of oral
presentations with specific aims and audiences.
All English units will address the following domains:
• English
• ICT
• Communication.
• Thinking
Spelling strategies and grammar are explicitly taught in English
with regular homework to reinforce these skills. Students are strongly
encouraged to read regularly at home, including novels and current
newspapers.
Use of computers and the Library are integral components of the
English curriculum.
Maths
Mathematics covers the following VELS dimensions :
Number,
Space
Measurement, chance and data,
Structure and
Working Mathematically.
Maths topics are studied for 2-4 weeks at a time, using a variety
of learning activities. Weekly homework sheets based on current
topic and revision of a variety of skills are prepared, collected
and corrected for regular student feedback. Topic assessment tasks
such as assignments and tests. There is considerable emphasise on
consistency of work practices in written, spoken and cognitive forms
and student engagement with the curriculum. Students would typically
be working toward completing level 5 of VELS in year 8. Level 5
is broadly associated with Years 7 and 8 of schooling.
Technology Arts 7/8
Over the two years students will complete units of work from the
following areas of study: Drama, Materials (Textiles/Wood/Metal),
Visual Communication, Food.
Science
In year 8 and 9, students study four units in science.
The Structure of Matter, Forensic Science and Science in the Modern
World
Students begin by study mixing and separating, the particle theory
of matter and basic atomic structure. They apply what they have
learnt in Forensic science, Science at work and scientific Issues
and ethics
Humans, Plants and Animals: Ag Hort
Students study living systems, cells the building blocks of life,
systems of biological control, photosynthesis and respiration and
digestive systems. They apply what they have learnt in studies of
agriculture and horticulture in the school farm/hothouse
Earth and Beyond
Students study the environment and geology of planet earth and its
position in space. They apply what they have learnt in studies of
our ocean planet communication and space exploration
Atomic Structure and Energy
Students study atoms structure, the structure and properties of
matter, heat, light and electricity. They apply what they have learnt
in studying the use of energy in our lives
Humanities
Students will study the four disciplines of geography, history,
civics & citizenship and economics. Students will be encouraged
to develop their research skills and inquiry processes in planning
their investigations. Studies will also be linked to other areas
of the curriculum, particularly in relation to the out of school
experiences.
We plan to offer two units each semester, in many cases both will
be from the same VELS strands.
All units cover at least two VELS strands
2009 Semester 1 The Be Real Game, Deserts and Indigenous People
Semester 2 Australian History, Asian and Pacific Studies
2010 Semester 1 Medieval History (Castles, Knights, Kings and Queens),
Disasters
Semester 2 The “Be Real” Game, Deserts
Deserts and Indigenous People
The polar and desert regions are exotic and remote. This unit explores
why they occur and where they are located. Mapping skills will be
emphasised and a study of the indigenous people who live in these
regions will be examined.
Castles, Knights, Kings and Queens
Historians generally agree that the Middle Ages began in 500AD and
ended in 1500AD. Our journey begins with the Battle of Hastings
but we will also learn about the life of peasants, the plague, the
sports they played and the customs of the time. Individual research
skills will be encouraged and a comparison of law and order with
today’s society.
The Be Real Game
Also the Age of Exploration. Involves History, Geography, Economics.
The Game provides students with the skills and knowledge they need
to develop career and learning plans.
Asia and Pacific Studies
This unit will look at the Asia – Pacific region, its history,
geography and current politics, lifestyles, economic role and requirements
now and in the future.
Disasters and Other Issues
Natural disasters such as earthquakes, bushfires, volcanic eruptions,
floods and droughts occur regularly throughout the world. This unit
explores why and how these phenomena occur. Students will also be
challenged to explore and understand some social issues confronting
them through a range of investigative and analytical techniques.
Australian History
Beginning with the Aborigines and the coming of white men, we will
trace the unfurling of the British flag in 1788, cover convicts
and settlers, exploration, immigrants and squatters, politics, the
gold rushes and bushrangers.
Health and PE
Students will complete one double per week of PE or Outdoor Education
and one single period per week of Health. Students will be split
into male and female groups for one period of activities. Sport
will occur for a double period once a fortnight.
Personal Learning
This subject will involve goal setting and personal organisation.
Students will also be involved in various group activities such
as the production and planning of Creating Conversations.
Music
This will focus on the individual skills required to perform in
a musical band. Students will need to elect a “main”
instrument and procure the use of an appropriate instrument for
the duration of the semester. Skills to be developed include: performance
techniques, ensemble playing, arranging composition , analysis of
musical styles and the capabilities and usage of musical instruments
and equipment. A component of the course will be theoretical, work
place related.
Art 8/9
The Art elective offered to years 8 & 9 consists of four art
disciplines:
1. Printmaking – lino and woodblock printing
2. Painting - acrylic
3. Drawing – experimental techniques
4. 3D art/Sculpture – found objects/environmental sculpture
Students will be introduced to Art History by studying and experiencing
a variety of art movements and periods and their artists. Students
will also be introduced to the art elements and principles.
Information Technology
Students will learn how to use a number of software tools that they
will be able to use in other areas of learning. Examples include
use of databases, more advanced use of spreadsheets, blogs and virtual
environment communication software.
Students will learn the basics of programming using an older language
called Pascal, they will then progress to Visual Basic where they
will learn the fundamentals by writing simple games. Gamemaker will
also be used to create games.
YEAR 9
Year 9 is now the final year in our middle school. The curriculum
maintains a focus on developing essential literacy and numeracy
skills. In addition we will be concentrating on personal development
and growth through a comprehensive camps and co-curricula program.
During year 9 students will develop a comprehensive Managed individual
Pathway plan which will be updated in each subsequent year and support
students in planning their further education, training and employment.
The key focus of the Year 9 program is on assisting students to
understand themselves and their value to the groups and communities
to which they belong. This is done within a curriculum context where
students assume responsibility for designing and managing their
learning
All Year 9 students will undertake core studies in English, Maths,
Science and Humanities. There will be some choice with Arts-Technology
and PE subjects. Students will be combined with Year 8 for Science,
Humanities, part of their Arts-Technolgy program and English. There
will be the opportunity to advance students into Year 10 English.
Students will remain together as a year level for Maths, Personal
Learning and Health. The Homegroup teacher will deliver the Personal
Learning and Health program which will run for three periods per
week.
Our successful Surf Life Saving Cadets program will continue to
be offered to Year 9 and 10 students as part of the PE program.
In addition we will offer a second cadets program with a community
service focus.
English
The English semester units at Years 8-10 aim to develop students
skills in:
• Reading – set class texts, media texts and multi-media
texts, film, wider reading.
• Writing – in multiple styles for different purposes
and audiences, with an emphasis on proof reading and editing.
• Speaking and Listening – delivering a variety of oral
presentations with specific aims and audiences.
All English units will address the following domains:
• English
• ICT
• Communication.
• Thinking
Spelling strategies and grammar are explicitly taught in English
with regular homework to reinforce these skills. Students are strongly
encouraged to read regularly at home, including novels and current
newspapers.
Use of computers and the Library are integral components of the
English curriculum.
Units Offered
Year 10 students complete Year 10 English units during each semester.
Students will have MIP, designed in consultation with parents. This
may involve Learning Outcomes designed to suit individual needs.
Where a Year 9 student has demonstrated achievement of VELS progression
points 5.5 in all English Dimensions (Speaking and Listening, Reading
and Writing) they will be considered for promotion to a Year 10
class. Some students who are making exemplary progress may be promoted
to year 10 English at mid-year.
There is a 2 year cycle of material taught to ensure students do
not repeat any texts.
Texts: (full booklists are available at the school office)
Years 8 and 9: I’m Not Scared
Year 10: Story of Tom Brennan and Macbeth
Maths
Mathematics covers the following VELS dimensions :
Number,
Space
Measurement, chance and data,
Structure and
Working Mathematically.
The focus is on improving essential numeracy skills while also introducing
students to new areas of mathematics in trigonometry and advanced
algebra skills used in linear and quadratic equations. An emphasis
is on organisation and appropriate mathematical notation. Students
are encouraged to adopt consistent study techniques in preparation
for later years.
Science
In year 8 and 9, students study four units in science.
The Structure of Matter, Forensic Science and Science in the Modern
World
Students begin by study mixing and separating, the particle theory
of matter and basic atomic structure. They apply what they have
learnt in Forensic science, Science at work and scientific Issues
and ethics
Humans, Plants and Animals: Ag Hort
Students study living systems, cells the building blocks of life,
systems of biological control, photosynthesis and respiration and
digestive systems. They apply what they have learnt in studies of
agriculture and horticulture in the school farm/hothouse
Earth and Beyond
Students study the environment and geology of planet earth and its
position in space. They apply what they have learnt in studies of
our ocean planet communication and space exploration
Atomic Structure and Energy
Students study atoms structure, the structure and properties of
matter, heat, light and electricity. They apply what they have learnt
in studying the use of energy in our lives
Humanities
Students will study the four disciplines of geography, history,
civics & citizenship and economics. Students will be encouraged
to develop their research skills and inquiry processes in planning
their investigations. Studies will also be linked to other areas
of the curriculum, particularly in relation to the out of school
experiences.
We plan to offer two units each semester, in many cases both will
be from the same VELS strands.
All units cover at least two VELS strands
2009 Semester 1 The Be Real Game, Deserts and Indigenous People
Semester 2 Australian History, Asian and Pacific Studies
2010 Semester 1 Medieval History (Castles, Knights, Kings and Queens),
Disasters
Semester 2 The “Be Real” Game, Deserts
Deserts and Indigenous People
The polar and desert regions are exotic and remote. This unit explores
why they occur and where they are located. Mapping skills will be
emphasised and a study of the indigenous people who live in these
regions will be examined.
Castles, Knights, Kings and Queens
Historians generally agree that the Middle Ages began in 500AD and
ended in 1500AD. Our journey begins with the Battle of Hastings
but we will also learn about the life of peasants, the plague, the
sports they played and the customs of the time. Individual research
skills will be encouraged and a comparison of law and order with
today’s society.
The Be Real Game
Also the Age of Exploration. Involves History, Geography, Economics.
The Game provides students with the skills and knowledge they need
to develop career and learning plans.
Asia and Pacific Studies
This unit will look at the Asia – Pacific region, its history,
geography and current politics, lifestyles, economic role and requirements
now and in the future.
Disasters and Other Issues
Natural disasters such as earthquakes, bushfires, volcanic eruptions,
floods and droughts occur regularly throughout the world. This unit
explores why and how these phenomena occur. Students will also be
challenged to explore and understand some social issues confronting
them through a range of investigative and analytical techniques.
Australian History
Beginning with the Aborigines and the coming of white men, we will
trace the unfurling of the British flag in 1788, cover convicts
and settlers, exploration, immigrants and squatters, politics, the
gold rushes and bushrangers.
Surf Cadets / PE
Surf Cadets will require students to attain a Surf Rescue Certificate
or Surf Bronze Medallion. During this program students will develop
skills in surf lifesaving and become patrolling members of the Apollo
Bay Surf Lifesaving Club. This will enable students to complete
an Advance Certificate.
Physical education will incorporate aquatic and outdoor education
based units as well as regular PE units based around current VELS.
Community Cadets/ PE
Community cadets will require students to have active and regular
contact with old aged care in Apollo Bay. This will enable students
to complete an Advance Certificate.
Physical Education will incorporate aquatic and outdoor education
based units as well as regular PE units based around current VELS.
Personal Learning / Health
Personal learning will allow students to develop a MIP. Complete
a Duke of Edinburgh award and level 1 First Aid Certificate. It
will also provide students with the opportunity to have input into
the planning of camps throughout the year.
Health will consist of relevant VELS units of work as well as guest
speaker presentations.
Music
This will focus on the individual skills required to perform in
a musical band. Students will need to elect a “main”
instrument and procure the use of an appropriate instrument for
the duration of the semester. Skills to be developed include: performance
techniques, ensemble playing, arranging composition , analysis of
musical styles and the maintenance and usage of musical instruments
and equipment. A component of the course will be theoretical, work
place related.
Art 8/9
The Art elective offered to years 8 & 9 consists of four art
disciplines:
1. Printmaking – lino and woodblock printing
2. Painting - acrylic
3. Drawing – experimental techniques
4. 3D art/Sculpture – found objects/environmental sculpture
Students will be introduced to Art History by studying and experiencing
a variety of art movements and periods and their artists. Students
will also be introduced to the art elements and principles.
Art 9/10
The Art elective offered to years 9 & 10 consists of 4 art disciplines:
1. Drawing – still life
2. Ceramics – free form/wheel
3. Printmaking – screen-printing and etching
4. Painting – watercolour and oils?
This program is similar to the 8/9 elective with different techniques
explored and higher skill requirements expected. Art History will
continue as will an emphasis on the art elements and principles.
Visual Communication and Design
This elective will introduce the students to a variety of technical
drawing techniques, computer programs Illustrator and Photoshop
and expose them to a variety of design disciplines such as graphic
design and web design. Students will also have the opportunity to
design and create the school magazine.
Materials (Wood/Metal)
This will focus on the design and making using wood or metal as
the basic material. The process includes design brief, ideas and
designs, materials and tools used, finishing techniques and evaluation.
Tis may include some jewellery and furniture construction.
Information Technology
Students will learn how to use a number of software tools that they
will be able to use in other areas of learning. Examples include
use of databases, more advanced use of spreadsheets, blogs and virtual
environment communication software.
Students will learn the basics of programming using an older language
called Pascal, they will then progress to Visual Basic where they
will learn the fundamentals by writing simple games. Gamemaker will
also be used to create games.
In this unit there will be the flexibility for students to progress
on to new software tools if they have previously learnt the skills.
We have a booking for a city School Experience early in term 1.
More information relating to this will come later in the year. For
any further information relating to Year 9 please contact :
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