junior curriculum handbook 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

MISSION STATEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 5

History and Context ........................................................................................................ 5

FROM THE PRINCIPAL...................................................................................................................... 6

JUNIOR CURRICULUM 2014 ............................................................................................................. 7

GOALS ............................................................................................................................................... 7

Course Structure ............................................................................................................. 7

Junior Courses ................................................................................................................ 7

TABLE 1: TABLE OF SUBJECTS ................................................................................................... 8

TABLE 2: PREREQUISITES AND RECOMMENDATIONS SUMMARY .......................................... 9

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LANGUAGES ................................................................................................................................... 11

ENGLISH ........................................................................................................................ 12

English ........................................................................................................................... 13

LOTE................................................................................................................................................. 17

Chinese .......................................................................................................................... 19

Japanese ........................................................................................................................ 21

MATHEMATICS ................................................................................................................................ 24

Mathematics .................................................................................................................. 26

SCIENCE .......................................................................................................................................... 31

Science .......................................................................................................................... 33

SOSE ................................................................................................................................................ 36

History ............................................................................................................................ 38

Geography ..................................................................................................................... 40

RELIGION ......................................................................................................................................... 43

Religion .......................................................................................................................... 45

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION .......................................................................................... 48

Health & Physical Education ........................................................................................ 50

ARTS ................................................................................................................................................ 52

Visual Art ....................................................................................................................... 54

Drama ............................................................................................................................. 58

Music .............................................................................................................................. 63

TECHNOLOGY ................................................................................................................................. 67

Business ........................................................................................................................ 69

Information Communication and Technology ............................................................. 73

Graphics ........................................................................................................................ 77

Home Economics .......................................................................................................... 81

Industrial Technology and Design ............................................................................... 87

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CLAIRVAUX MACKILLOP COLLEGE

MISSION STATEMENT

“Jesus welcomed the crowds, spoke to them about the Kingdom of God, and healed

those who needed it.” Luke 9:11

History and Context

Clairvaux MacKillop College is a co-education Catholic Secondary College that seeks to develop a

unique identity of faith, hope and love, based on the vision and person of Jesus Christ.

From 1986 the College has continued to honour the history and vision of the Christian Brothers

through Clairvaux College and the Josephite Sisters through MacKillop College. Today we are a

community of students, parents and staff working together towards common goals.

Our Mission is to work actively as a Christian learning community.

This means that we work:

� To be welcoming, open to, and supportive of each other.

� To encourage students to relate to one another and to others locally, nationally and

internationally with justice, respect, compassion, forgiveness and patience.

� To educate today’s youth spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and

morally.

� To offer curriculum that is suited to the needs, abilities and interests of the students.

� To provide encouragement and opportunity for each student to reach excellence as an

individual.

� To foster in students the development of self-discipline, self-motivation, responsibility and

accountability.

� To develop attitudes and skills in students that will assist them to contribute positively to

society.

As members of this College community we strive to be at peace with ourselves, with each other

and with God.

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Clairvaux MacKillop College, as a contemporary Catholic Learning Community, recognizes the need for

students to be ‘Lifelong Learners’. The provision of a varied curriculum that is both relevant and appropriate

provides all students with the opportunity to experience successful learning within a safe and supportive

environment. We acknowledge that education involves students, teachers and families working together as a

learning community. As members of this learning community, we strive to reflect upon our learning by

continuously reassessing and seeking to improve upon our practices in the pursuit of teaching excellence for

the benefit of our students. Using the Dimensions of Learning Framework to guide teaching and learning, we

seek to be innovative and collaborative and offer a curriculum that aims to cater for the needs, interests and

abilities of our students

The Junior Curriculum in Years 9 and 10 allows students the opportunity to make selections about their

learning pathway. Students study a range of subjects based upon Queensland Study Authority syllabi, while

also incorporating the National Curriculum syllabi. Students are required to complete core units of work in

Maths, English, Science and Religion and have a number of elective unit choices in other subjects. The

selection of elective subjects provides many pathways for students and the opportunity for them, in

consultation with the College and their parents, the ability to develop a curriculum suited to their interests

and ability.

The Junior Curriculum recognizes the need for students to be involved in the decisions about their learning

and the need to take ownership of these decisions. The provision of a varied curriculum that is both relevant

and appropriate provides all students with the opportunity to experience success in the classroom. This junior

school experience prepares the students for the wider choice and increased responsibility of the Senior

School.

At Clairvaux MacKillop, we encourage students to embrace learning in all its forms, both within the classroom

and beyond. Therefore learning experiences must be relevant, holistic and should encourage the student to

develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the wider world. Particularly in the early years of high

school, the curriculum must be sensitive to this need, and acknowledge the diverse pathways that our

students may follow. The College must teach students the skills and the habits of mind that will enable them

to adapt to a changing, complex world progressing towards a sustainable future. The Junior Curriculum

provides our students with the opportunity to meet these educational objectives.

Ms Laura Keating,

Principal

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JUNIOR CURRICULUM 2014

GOALS

• To provide a curriculum that is suited to the abilities and interests of students.

• To enable students to experience a common core of knowledge through the Key Learning Areas.

• To ensure students have pathways that lead to positive outcomes for further study and work training.

• To encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning.

Course Structure

The Junior Curriculum is a structure which allows students to choose an individualised pathway through a course of study

in Years 9-10. Year 8 students study a common curriculum. Semester units in the following subjects are available in Yr. 9.

The units are delivered as full academic year subjects in Yr. 10:

BUS BUSINESS EDUCATION

ENG ENGLISH

CHI CHINESE

DRA DRAMA

GEO GEOGRAPHY

GRA GRAPHICS

HEC HOME ECONOMICS

HIS HISTORY

HPE HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

ICT INFORMATION AND

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ITD INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY AND

DESIGN

JAP JAPANESE

LST LEGAL STUDIES

MAT MATHEMATICS

MUS MUSIC

RE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SCI SCIENCE

VAR VISUAL ART

Junior Courses

Year 8

* English

* Mathematics

* Science

* Religious Education

** History/Health and Physical Education

*** Business Education, Chinese or Japanese, Graphics, Home Economics, Music

Art, Information and Communication Technology, Drama, Geography, Technical Education

*Students study each subject for a Year

**Students study each subject for a Semester

***Students study each subject for 7- 8 weeks

Year 9

English

Mathematics

Science

Religious Education

History/Health and Physical Education

** Visual Art, Business Studies, Drama, Geography, Graphics

Home Economics, Japanese or Chinese, Music, Technology Studies, Information and Communication

Technology

**Students select four electives, two electives each Semester

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Year 10

Semester 1 Semester 2

English 10ENG, 10ENGC2 or 10ENGC3

Mathematics 10MAT, 10MATC2 or 10MATC3

Science 10SCI

Religion 10RE or 10REC2

History or Health and Physical Education History or Health and Physical Education

10BUS, 10CHI, 10DRA,10GEO, 10GRA, 10HEC, 10HECC2

10ICT, 10ICTC2, 10ICTC3, 10ITD, 10ITDC2, 10JAP, 10MUS,

10VAR

10BUS, 10CHI, 10DRAC2, 10GEO, 10GRA, 10GRAC2, 10HEC,

10HECC2, 10ICT, 10ICTC2, 10ICTC3, 10ITD, 10ITDC2, 10JAP,

10MUSC2, 10MUSC3, 10VARC2

*Students study two electives each for one year

PATHWAYS

When choosing units, students should read the subject descriptions, and also note the prerequisite and unit availability

information. Pathways into Senior subjects are indicated on each flowchart.

TABLE 1: TABLE OF SUBJECTS

SUBJECT AREA SUBJECTS

ENGLISH

LOTE

08ENG, 09ENG, 10ENG, 10ENGC2, 10ENGC3

08CHI, 09CHI, 09CHIC2, 10CHI,

08JAP, 09JAP, 09JAPC2, 10JAP

MATHEMATICS

08MAT, 08MATC2, 09MAT, 09MATC2, 10MAT, 10MATC2, 10MATC3

SCIENCE

08SCI, 09SCI, 10SCI

HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY

08HIS, 09HIS, 10HIS

08GEO, 09GEO, 10GEO

RELIGION

08RE, 09RE, 10RE, 10REC2

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

08HPE, 09HPE, 10HPE

ARTS

08VAR, 09VAR, 10VAR, 10VARC2

08DRA, 09DRA, 09DRAC2, 10DRA

08MUS, 09MUS, 09MUSC2, 10MUS, 10MUSC2, 10MUSC3

TECHNOLOGY

08BUS, 09BUS, 10BUS

08ICT, 09ICT, 10ICT

08GRA, 09GRA, 10GRA

08HEC, 09HEC, 09HECC2, 10HEC, 10HECC2

08ITD, 09ITD, 10ITD, 10ITDC2

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TABLE 2: PREREQUISITES AND RECOMMENDATIONS SUMMARY

The following table shows the links between Junior and Senior subjects. Most Authority subjects require minimum

standards to be achieved in Year 10 to ensure students have a chance to succeed in those subjects.

Note: It is assumed that if a Junior subject is prerequisite to a Senior subject, then the Junior subject needs to be

studied in Year 10.

SENIOR SUBJECTS RECOMMENDED JUNIOR SUBJECTS RECOMMENDED GRADES

Accounting Nil

Ancient History C in Junior English B in either 10HIS or 10GEO

Biology 10SCI A or B in 10SCI

Certificate III in Business Nil

Certificate III in Children’s Services

(Child Care)

C in Junior English

Certificate I in Construction Nil C in Yr. 10 ITD

Certificate III in Fitness 10HPE or 10HPEC2

Certificate II in Furnishing Nil C in Yr. 10 ITD

Certificate III in Sport and Recreation Nil 10 HPE or 10 HPEC2

Information and Communications

Technology

Nil C in 10ICT

Chemistry 10SCI A or B in 10SCI and 10MATC2

Chinese C in 10CHI or interview

Drama C in Junior Drama or audition C in Junior English

Drama Studies Nil Some units of Junior Drama

Economics C in Junior English

English C or higher in 10ENGC2 10ENGC2 for Senior English

English Communication Nil 10ENGC3

Geography C in Junior English B in either 10HIS or 10GEO

Graphics C in 10GRA C in Junior English

Home Economics A minimum of C in Yr. 10 English and

09HEC

C in 10HEC

Hospitality Practices Nil A minimum of C in 10HEC unit

Information Processing and

Technology

Nil B in Junior English, 10MATC2 and 10ICT

Japanese C in 10JAP or interview

Legal Studies C in Junior English

Mathematics A 10MAT

Mathematics B C or higher in 10MATC2

Mathematics C + B or higher in 10MATC2

Modern History C in Junior English B in 10HIS or 10GEO

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SENIOR SUBJECTS RECOMMENDED JUNIOR SUBJECTS RECOMMENDED GRADES

Science in Practice 10SCI

Music C in Junior Music or interview Currently learning an instrument

Music Extension Concurrent enrolment in Senior

Music; Private music tuition Currently learning an instrument

Philosophy and Reason C in Junior English B in 10HIS or 10GEO

Physical Education 10HPE A or B in 10HPE

Physical Recreation Nil

Physics 10SCI A or B in 10SCI and 10MATC2

Prevocational Mathematics Nil Students achieving below C Level in 10MAT

Religion and Ethics Nil Compatible with VET pathways

Study of Religion Nil SA in Junior Religion and English

Technology Studies Nil SA in Junior Technology Education

Visual Art A minimum of C in Yr. 10 English and

10VAR

B in Visual Art

Visual Art Studies Nil Some Junior Art is desirable

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Students who study Maths C must also study Maths B.

NOTE: This information was correct at the time of printing, but changes in requirements could occur

over a three-year period in response to changes in the Australian Curriculum.

Similarly, the Senior Subjects listed here may also change.

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ENGLISH

LANGUAGES

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GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS OF JUNIOR ENGLISH

ENGLISH

All students must complete a six semesters of Junior English.

Junior English students progress through the units to culminate in their choice of a Year 10 unit in semester

two of Year 10 to feed into senior subject offerings of Senior English or English Communication. These units are

designed to help prepare students for their senior pathway: either 10ENG for those students intending to

pursue an academic course in Senior or 10ENGC for those who wish to follow the industry pathway.

Opportunities exist for specialist support and modified tasks for students who experience difficulty with this

subject owing to ESL backgrounds or documented learning difficulties.

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English

CURRICULUM AREA: ENGLISH Unit Title: Year 8 English

YEAR LEVEL: 8 CODE: 08ENG Length: Full Year

Subject availability: Full Year Pre-requites: Nil

Subject description: In Year 8 English, students learn how language features, images and vocabulary are

used to represent different ideas and issues in texts. Students learn to interpret texts, and question the

reliability of sources of ideas and information.

Students will create texts for different purposes, selecting language to influence audience response. They

will make presentations and contribute actively to class and group discussions, using language patterns for

effect. They will demonstrate understanding of grammar, select vocabulary for effect and learn to use

accurate spelling and punctuation.

Unit topics include: Biographies; Novel study; Creative Writing; Sit Coms; Poetry.

This subject

leads to:

Year 9 English

Learning

Experiences:

• Reading, comprehending and interpreting a variety of texts, both individually and

in groups

• Exploring rhetorical devices such as metaphor, irony and parody

• Structuring sentences and paragraphs

• Substantiating opinions with evidence

• Using punctuation conventions, including colons, semicolons, dashes and brackets

in formal and informal texts

• Sharing, reflecting on, clarifying and evaluating opinions and arguments about

aspects of literary texts

• Composing texts through speaking, writing and creating.

Assessment In English, assessment pieces are either Written or Spoken.

Written assessment tasks include the following genres: Short Story; Analytical Essay;

Journal Entries; Newspaper Article. Spoken assessment tasks include: Interview;

Multi-Modal presentation with digital media.

This subject

caters to:

All students

Resources

Required

Nil

Additional Costs: Nil

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CURRICULUM AREA: English Unit Title: Year 9 English


Subject availability: Full Year Pre-requites: Year 8 English Subject description: In Year 9, students analyse the ways that text structures can be manipulated for

effect. They analyse and explain how images, vocabulary choices and language features distinguish the

work of individual authors. They evaluate and integrate ideas and information from texts to form their

own interpretations.

Students create texts that respond to issues, interpreting and integrating ideas from other texts. They

make presentations and contribute actively to class and group discussions, comparing and evaluating

responses to ideas and issues. They edit for effect, selecting vocabulary and grammar that contribute to

the precision and persuasiveness of texts and they learn to use accurate spelling and punctuation.

Unit topics include: Novel study; Film study; Poetry; Introduction to Shakespeare.

This subject

leads to:

Year 10 English

Learning

Experiences:

• Reading, comprehending and interpreting a variety of texts, both individually and in

groups

• Creating literary texts, including hybrid texts, that innovate on aspects of other texts,

for example by using parody, allusion and appropriation

• Analysing and explaining the use of symbols, icons and myth in still and moving

images and how these augment meaning

• Presenting an argument about a literary text based on initial impressions and

subsequent analysis of the whole text

• Investigating and experimenting with the use and effect of extended metaphor,

metonymy, allegory, icons, myths and symbolism

• Using a range of software, including word processing programs, flexibly and

imaginatively to publish texts.


Written assessment tasks include the following genres: Persuasive Essay; Creative

Writing; Analytical Essay; Book Trailer. Spoken assessment tasks include: Multi-Modal

presentation with digital media; Monologue.

This subject

caters to:

All students

Resources

Required

Nil

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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CURRICULUM AREA: ENGLISH Unit Title: Year 10 English


Subject availability: Semester 1 & 2 Pre-requites: Year 9 English Subject description: In Year 10, students evaluate how text structures can be used in innovative ways by

different authors. They explain how the choice of language features, images and vocabulary contributes to the

development of individual style. They develop and justify their own interpretations of texts.

Students create a wide range of texts to articulate complex ideas. They make presentations and contribute

actively to class and group discussions, building on others' ideas, solving problems, justifying opinions and

developing and expanding arguments. They demonstrate understanding of grammar, vary vocabulary choices for

impact, and accurately use spelling and punctuation when creating and editing texts.

Unit topics include: The Language of Advertising; Novel study; Shakespeare; Satire.

This subject

leads to:

Senior English

Learning

Experiences:

• Reading, comprehending and interpreting a variety of texts, both individually and in

groups

• Comparing the purposes, text structures and language features of traditional and

contemporary texts

• Refine vocabulary choices to discriminate between shades of meaning, with deliberate

attention to the effect on audiences

• Analyse and explain how text structures, language features and visual features of texts

and the context in which texts are experienced may influence audience response

• Evaluate the social, moral and ethical positions represented in texts

• Use a range of software, including word processing programs, flexibly and imaginatively

to publish texts.

• Create sustained texts, including texts that combine specific digital or media content, for

imaginative, informative, or persuasive purposes that reflect upon challenging and

complex issues


Written assessment tasks include the following genres: Analytical Essay; Short Story;

Feature Article; Social Commentary. Spoken assessment tasks include: Multi-Modal

presentation with digital media; Persuasive Speech.

This subject

caters to:

All students

Resources

Required

Nil


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CURRICULUM AREA: English Unit Title: Year 10 English Communication

YEAR LEVEL: 10 10ENGC2 Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Semester 2 Pre-requites: Year 10 English Semester 1 Subject description: In Year 10 English Communication, students consider what it takes to be an effective

communicator, both in written and spoken contexts. They examine how the choice of language features, images

and vocabulary contributes to the development of individual style.

Students create a range of texts to articulate their ideas. They make presentations and contribute actively to

class and group discussions, building on others' ideas, solving problems, justifying opinions and developing and

expanding arguments. They demonstrate understanding of grammar, vary vocabulary choices for impact, and

accurately use spelling and punctuation when creating and editing texts.

Unit topics include: Having your say; Music videos

This subject

leads to:

Senior English Communication

Learning

Experiences:

• Reading, comprehending and interpreting a variety of texts, both individually and in groups

• Use a range of software, including word processing programs, flexibly and imaginatively to

publish texts.

• Create sustained texts, including texts that combine specific digital or media content, for

imaginative, informative, or persuasive purposes that reflect upon challenging and complex

issues

• Evaluate the social, moral and ethical positions represented in texts


Written assessment tasks include the following genres: Report; Letters; Resumes.

Spoken assessment tasks include: Persuasive Speech; Multi-Media Presentation

This subject

caters to:

All students

Resources

Required

Nil

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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CHINESE

JAPANESE

LOTE

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GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS OF LOTE

(LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH)

CHINESE AND JAPANESE

The Chinese and Japanese programs aim to assist students to develop a practical and immediately useful

background in the language and culture of China and Japan regardless of the level at which the student

completes his/her study. Students experience a language and culture different from their own - a valuable

experience in itself. The main emphasis is on communication through the use of functional language. The four

skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing are integrated throughout the programs and are weighted

equally. In addition, of course, the culture of the country of origin is studied.

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Chinese

CURRICULUM AREA: LANGUAGES Unit Title: Introduction to the

Chinese Language

YEAR LEVEL:

Year 8

CODE: 08CHI Length: 8 weeks

Subject availability: Full Year -

Rotations

Pre-requites: Nil

Subject description: Introduction to Chinese is a short course which will cover topics relevant to young people.

The information covered will include topics such as:

• Chinese phonetic system

• Chinese writing system

• Greetings

• Numbers

• Age

• Country and nationality

This subject

leads to:

Year 9 and Year 10 Chinese

Learning

Experiences:

The eight week course provides students with a taste of the study of Chinese as a second

language in high school. Students will be immersed in four macro skills (reading, writing,

speaking and listening) learning in Chinese. A range of cultural topics will be also studied

throughout the course.

Assessment Listening and Speaking exams

This subject

caters to:

Students who are interested in Chinese language, history and culture, and aspire to become a

fluent second language speaker.

Resources

Required

Nil

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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CURRICULUM AREA: LANGUAGES Unit Title: Chinese Language -

Elementary level

YEAR LEVEL: Year 9 CODE: 09CHI Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Semester 1 & 2 Pre-requites: Nil Subject description: Elementary level of Chinese language is a semester course which will cover basic topics

relevant to daily life. The information covered will include topics such as:

• Greetings

• Family

• Country and language

• School and work life

This subject

leads to:

Year 10 Chinese

Learning

Experiences:

This semester course provides students with a preliminary understanding of the study of Chinese

as a second language in high school. Students will be engaged in four macro skills (reading,

writing, listening and speaking) learning in Chinese. A range of cultural topics will also be studied

throughout the course.

Assessment Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking exams

This subject

caters to:

Students who are interested in Chinese language, history and culture, and aspire to become a

fluent second language speaker.

Resources

Required

Nil

Additional

Costs:

Possible excursions to cultural events.

CURRICULUM AREA: LANGUAGES Unit Title: Chinese Language -

Intermediate level

YEAR LEVEL: Year 10 CODE: 10CHI Length: Two Semesters

Subject availability: Semester 1 &2 Pre-requisites: Year 9 Chinese Subject description: Intermediate level of Chinese language is a year-long course which will cover extensive

topics relevant to senior Chinese study. The information covered will include topics such as:

• Curriculum and school

• Diet and health

• Physical description

• Hobby and interest

This subject

leads to:

Year 11 and 12 Chinese

Learning

Experiences:

The year-long course provides students with understanding and knowledge of the study of

Chinese as a second language in senior high school. Students will be actively engaged in four

macro skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) learning in Chinese. A variety of cultural

topics will be also studied throughout the course.

Assessment Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking exams

This subject

caters to:

Students who are interested in Chinese language, history and culture, and aspire to become

a fluent second language speaker.

Resources

Required

Nil

Additional Costs: Possible excursions to cultural events.

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Japanese

CURRICULUM AREA: LANGUAGES Unit Title: Introduction to Japanese

YEAR LEVEL: 8 CODE: 08JAP Length: 8 Weeks

Subject availability: Full Year - Rotations Pre-requites: Nil Subject description: In this introduction to Japanese, students will learn how to introduce themselves, and

how to give personal information such as age, phone number, nationality and address. The will be

introduced to the Japanese writing system, and begin to learn Kanji. Cultural topics will include an

introduction to Japan, and similarities and differences between Japan and Australia.

This subject

leads to:

Year 9 Japanese

Learning

Experiences:

• Introductions

• Giving personal information such as name, nationality, address

• An introduction to the Japanese writing system

• Kanji numbers 1-10

• Investigating cultural topics including an introduction to Japan, and the similarities

and differences between Japan and Australia

Assessment Students will be assessed in two Macro skills:

• Listening

• Speaking

This subject

caters to:

All students.

NOTE: Students with previous Japanese experience will have the option of studying an

accelerated program with additional and more complex content.

Resources

Required

Nil

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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CURRICULUM AREA: LANGUAGES Unit Title: Japan, School & Travel.

YEAR LEVEL: 9 CODE:09JAP Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Semester 1 Pre-requites: Year 8 Japanese Subject description: In this unit, students learn to discuss school subjects and timetable, and how to describe

subjects and teachers. They also explore travelling in Japan, including tourist attractions, modes of transport and

accommodation. Students learn cultural topics such as school in Japan, and consolidate their knowledge of the

Japanese writing scripts. They are also introduced to kanji.

This subject

leads to:

Year 9 Japanese Semester 2 – Japan, Life and Leisure.

Learning

Experiences:

• Discussing sports, hobbies, free time and leisure activities

• Birthdays

• Describing daily routine

• Telling the time

• The second Japanese writing katakana and further study in kanji

• Cultural topics including popular Japanese sports and leisure activities, and the typical

life of atypical teenager

Assessment Students will be assessed in all four Macro skills:

• Listening

• Speaking

• Reading

• Writing

This subject

caters to:

All students who studied Introduction to Japanese in Year 8.

Resources

Required

Nil

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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CURRICULUM AREA: Japanese Unit Title: Japan, Food and Fashion.

YEAR LEVEL: 10 CODE: 10JAP Length: One Year

Subject availability: Full Year Pre-requisites: Year 9 Japanese,

Semester 1 & 2 Subject description: In year 10, students learn to discuss the location of objects and how to describe

their home. They learn to discuss food and shopping, clothing and fashion, and descriptions. Cultural

topics include Japanese houses, food and eating out in Japan, shopping and current trends in fashion.

They will consolidate their knowledge of hiragana and katakana, and further their study of kanji.

This subject

leads to:

Year 9 Japanese Semester 2 – Japan, life and leisure.

Learning

Experiences:

• Identifying the location of objects

• Describing you home

• Food

• Shopping

• Clothing and fashion

• Descriptions

• Giving directions

• Cultural topics including Japanese houses, Japanese food and eating out in Japan,

shopping and current trends in fashion

• Consolidation of hiragana and katakana and further study of kanji

Assessment Students will be assessed in all four Macro skills:

• Listening

• Speaking

• Reading

• Writing

This subject

caters to:

All students who studied both Semesters of Japanese in Year 9.

Resources

Required

Nil

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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MATHEMATICS

MATHEMATICS

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GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS OF MATHEMATICS

All students must complete 6 semesters of Mathematics.

The proficiency strands Understanding, Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning are an integral part of

mathematics content across the three content strands: Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and

Statistics and Probability. The proficiencies reinforce the significance of working mathematically within the

content and describe how the content is explored or developed. They provide the language to build in the

developmental aspects of the learning of mathematics.

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Mathematics

CURRICULUM AREA:

MATHEMATICS

Unit Title: Year 8 MATHEMATICS

YEAR LEVEL: 8 CODE: 08MAT Length: ONE SEMESTER

Subject availability: Full Year Pre-requites: Nil

This subject

leads to:

Year 9 Mathematics

Subject Description:

Understanding includes describing patterns in uses of indices and repeating decimals, identifying

commonalities between operations with algebra and arithmetic, connecting rules of relations and functions

and their graph, explaining the function of statistical measures, and contrasting measurements of perimeter

and area.

Fluency includes calculating accurately with simple decimals, indices and integers, recognising equivalence of

common decimals and factions including repeating decimals, factorising and simplifying basic algebraic

expressions, evaluating perimeters, areas and volumes of common shapes, and calculating the mean and

meridian of small sets of data.

Reasoning includes justifying the result of a calculation or estimation as reasonable, explaining formal and

intuitive use of ratios for comparing rates and prices, deriving on probability from its complement, using

congruence to deduce properties of triangles, and making inferences about data.

Learning

Experiences:

By the end of Year 8, students use efficient mental and written strategies to carry out the

four operations with integers. They round decimals and solve problems involving

percentages. Students recognise the index laws and apply them to whole numbers and

variables. They simplify a variety of algebraic expressions and solve linear equations. They

graph linear relationships on the Cartesian plane. They solve a range of everyday problems

involving rates and ratios. Students determine complementary events and use the sum of

probabilities to solve problems. They understand the challenges of collecting representative

data and the effect on medians and means of outliers. Students choose appropriate units of

measurement for area and volume and solve problems. They recognise the features of

circles and solve problems involving circumference and area. Students identify conditions for

congruence of plane shapes and establish properties of quadrilaterals and solve related

numerical problems. They solve problems involving time duration.

Assessment 2 Written exams and 1 Extended Modelling and Problem Solving task.

This subject

caters to:

All levels of Mathematical abilities

Resources

Required

Scientific Calculator

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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CURRICULUM AREA: MATHEMATICS Unit Title: Year 9 Mathematics

YEAR LEVEL: 9 CODE: 09MAT Length: Full Year

Subject availability: Full Year Pre-requites: Yr. 8 Mathematics

Subject Description: By the end of Year 9, students express numbers in scientific notation and apply the index

laws to numbers. They expand and factorise algebraic expressions and solve problems involving simple interest.

Students solve linear equations using graphical and algebraic techniques. Students list outcomes, assign and

determine probabilities for events. They construct displays and investigate the position of the mean and median

and describe the shape of the distribution. Students calculate areas of shapes and volume and surface area of

right prisms. They investigate similar and congruent triangles and problems involving Pythagoras’ theorem.

Students recognise the connection between similarity and the trigonometric ratios and use trigonometry to solve

right-angled triangle problems.

This subject

leads to:

Year 10 Mathematics

Learning

Experiences:

Number and Algebra

• Real Numbers

• Money and Financial matters

• Patterns and algebra

• Linear and non-linear relationships

Measurement and Geometry

• Using units of measurement

• Geometric reasoning

• Pythagoras and Trigonometry

Statistics and Probability

• Chance

• Data Presentation and interpretation


This subject

caters to:

All levels of Mathematical abilities

Resources

Required

Scientific Calculator

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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CURRICULUM AREA: MATHEMATICS Unit Title: Mathematics Junior

Intermediate

YEAR LEVEL: 10 CODE:10MAT Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Semester 1 Pre-requisites: Yr. 9 Mathematics Subject description: Understanding includes describing patterns in use of indices, applying the four operations to

algebraic fractions, finding unknowns in formulas after substitution, making the connection between algebraic and

graphical representations of relations, connecting simple and compound interest in financial contexts and

determining probabilities of multiple experiments.

Fluency includes formulating proofs using congruent triangles and angle properties, factorising and expanding

algebraic expressions, using a range of strategies to solve equations and using calculations to investigate the shape

of data sets.

Problem Solving includes calculating the surface area and volume of a diverse range of prisms, finding unknown

lengths and angles using applications of interpreting and comparing geometry, using algebraic and graphical

techniques to find solutions to simultaneous equations and inequalities, and investigating independence of events

and their probabilities.

Reasoning includes formulating geometric proofs involving congruence and similarity, interpreting and comparing

data sets.

This subject leads

to:

Year 11 Pre-Vocational Maths Prep, Year 11 Maths A Prep or Maths B Prep

Learning

Experiences:

Number and Algebra

• Money and financial mathematics






• Pythagoras and trigonometry


Chance

• Data representation and interpretation


This subject

caters to:

Students who wish to go down an OP pathway, but do not require high level Mathematics for

career choices

Resources

Required

Scientific Calculator (Recommend a TI 84 graphics calculator)


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CURRICULUM AREA: MATHEMATICS Unit Title: Mathematics Prep A

YEAR LEVEL: 10 CODE:10MAT Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Semester 2 Pre-requisites: C level in Maths

Semester 1 Subject description: By the end of Year 10, students expand and factorise algebraic quadratic expressions and

find unknown values after substitution into formulas. They represent relations on the Cartesian plane and solve

linear and quadratic equations. They make connections between simple and compound interest. Students list

outcomes, assign and determine probabilities for chance experiments and investigate independent events. They

construct box plots and compare data sets. Students investigate and describe statistical relationships and

evaluate statistical reports. Students solve problems involving volume and surface area of a range of prisms and

apply reasoning to proofs and numerical exercises. They apply trigonometry to solve right-angled triangle

problems.

This subject

leads to:

Year 11 Maths A

Learning

Experiences:

Number and Algebra

• Money and financial mathematics








Chance



This subject

caters to:

Students who wish to go down an OP pathway, but do not require high level Mathematics for

career choices

Resources

Required

Scientific Calculator (Recommend a TI 84 graphics calculator)

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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CURRICULUM AREA: MATHEMATICS Unit Title: Mathematics Prep B

YEAR LEVEL: 10 CODE: 10MATC2 Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Semester 2 Pre-requisites: B level in Maths

Semester 1

Subject Description: By the end of Year 10, students expand and factorise algebraic quadratic expressions and

find unknown values after substitution into formulas. They represent relations on the Cartesian plane and solve

linear and quadratic equations. They make connections between simple and compound interest. Students list

outcomes, assign and determine probabilities for chance experiments and investigate independent events. They

construct box plots and compare data sets. Students investigate and describe statistical relationships and

evaluate statistical reports. Students solve problems involving volume and surface area of a range of prisms and

apply reasoning to proofs and numerical exercises. They apply trigonometry to solve right-angled triangle

problems.

This subject

leads to:

Year 11 Maths B and Maths C

Learning

Experiences:

Numbers and Algebra:

• Real numbers







Statistics and probability



This subject

caters to:

Students who wish to go down an OP pathway and may require high level Mathematics for

career choices

Resources

Required

TI 84 graphics calculator

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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SCIENCE

SCIENCE

32

GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS OF SCIENCE

Students should note that as the course is progressively reviewed there may be some changes to the units

offered over the next three years. Further information will be provided as necessary.

SELECTION OF SCIENCE UNITS

The Junior Science Units follow a sequential pattern. In order to enter most Senior Science Authority subjects, it

is recommended that students should achieve a grade of A or B by the end of Year 10 Science.

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Science

CURRICULUM AREA:

SCIENCE

Unit Title: Year 8 Science

YEAR LEVEL: 8 CODE: 08SCI Length: Full Year

Subject availability: Full Year Pre-requites: Nil Subject Description:

In Year 8 Science students will study the following topics:

• Introduction to the lab – safety

• Chemistry – atomic structure and word equations

• Cell types and human physiology.

• Energy transfer and energy transformations including simple and complex machines.

• Rocks and geological landforms including weathering.

This subject

leads to:

Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Science in Practice.

Learning

Experiences:

In Year 8, students are introduced to cells as microscopic structures that explain macroscopic

properties of living systems. They link form and function at a cellular level and explore the

organisation of body systems in terms of flows of matter between interdependent organs.

Similarly, they explore changes in matter at a particle level, and distinguish between chemical

and physical change. They begin to classify different forms of energy, and describe the role of

energy in causing change in systems, including the role of heat and kinetic energy in the rock

cycle. Students use experimentation to isolate relationships between components in systems

and explain these relationships through increasingly complex representations. They make

predictions and propose explanations, drawing on evidence to support their views.

Assessment Students will be assessed in their learning in a variety of ways, including written and multi-

media assignments, student notebooks, construction projects and experimental reports, skills

checklists, oral presentations and written tests. Both individual and group activities will be

assessed. Grades will be awarded according to Australian Curriculum guidelines on standards.

This subject

caters to:

Students inquisitive about how the world works and those students considering a career in a

Science field.

Resources

Required

laptop

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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CURRICULUM AREA: SCIENCE Unit Title: Year 9 Science


Subject availability: Full Year Pre-requites: Year 8 Science

Subject Description:

In Year 9 Science students will study the following topics:

• Ecology and Homeostasis

• Tectonics

• Chemistry – reaction types

• Heat and Electricity

This subject

leads to:


Learning

Experiences:

In Year 9, students consider the operation of systems at a range of scales. They explore ways

in which the human body as a system responds to its external environment and the

interdependencies between biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems. They are

introduced to the notion of the atom as a system of protons, electrons and neutrons, and

how this system can change through nuclear decay. They learn that matter can be

rearranged through chemical change and that these changes play an important role in many

systems. They are introduced to the concept of the conservation of matter and begin to

develop a more sophisticated view of energy transfer. They begin to apply their

understanding of energy and forces to global systems such as continental movement.


media assignments, student notebooks, construction projects and experimental reports,

skills checklists, oral presentations and written tests. Both individual and group activities

will be assessed. Grades will be awarded according to Australian Curriculum guidelines on

standards.

This subject

caters to:


Science field.

Resources

Required

laptop

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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CURRICULUM AREA: SCIENCE Unit Title: Year 10 Science


Subject availability: Full Year Pre-requites: Year 9 Science Subject Description:

In Year 10 Science students will study the following Topics:

• Genetics and Evolution including the theory of natural selection.

• Chemistry –an introduction to year 11 Chemistry including Atomic Theory

• Forces and Motion

• Stelr Project – a study of renewable energy resources.

It is recommended that students achieve a grade of A or B by the end of Year 10 Science if they are entering a

Senior Science Authority subject.

This subject

leads to:


Learning

Experiences:

In the Year 10 curriculum students explore systems at different scales and connect microscopic

and macroscopic properties to explain phenomena. Students explore the biological, chemical,

geological and physical evidence for different theories, such as the theories of natural selection

and the Big Bang. Atomic theory is developed to understand relationships within the periodic

table. Understanding motion and forces are related by applying physical laws. Relationships

between aspects of the living, physical and chemical world are applied to systems on a local and

global scale and this enables students to predict how changes will affect equilibrium within

these systems.


media assignments, student notebooks, construction projects and experimental reports, skills

checklists, oral presentations and written tests. Both individual and group activities will be

assessed. Grades will be awarded according to Australian Curriculum guidelines on standards.

This subject

caters to:


Science/engineering field.

Resources

Required

laptop

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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HISTORY

GEOGRAPHY

SOSE

37

GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS OF HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY

History and Geography develops knowledge, skills, processes and attitudes that help students investigate a broad

range of social, environmental, historical, economic, political and cultural issues. Understandings about topic

areas such as Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, globalisation and gender are developed, and the use of inquiry

approaches to learning and teaching encourages students to participate more fully in life as active and informed

citizens.

SELECTION OF UNITS

All students will study History from Years 8-10 as part of the National Curriculum. The structure of the units will

be on a semester basis, alternating with Health and Physical Education.

Geography is currently an elective subject and can be chosen throughout Year 9, 10. All students will

experience a short taster unit in Geography as part of their electives in Year 8.

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History

CURRICULUM AREA: HISTORY Unit Title: The medieval world

YEAR LEVEL: 8 CODE: 08HIS Length: One Semester

Subject availability: All Year - Semester Rotation Pre-requites: Nil Subject Description: History develops knowledge, skills, processes and attitudes that help students

investigate a broad range of social, environmental, historical, economic, political and cultural issues.

Understandings about topic areas such as Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, globalisation and gender are

developed, and the use of inquiry approaches to learning and teaching encourages students to participate more

fully in life as active and informed citizens.

This subject

leads to:

Year 9 & 10 History, Senior Ancient History & Modern History

Learning

Experiences:

Students engage with sources about:

• Medieval Europe

• Medieval Japan

• The inventors, innovators & explorers of the renaissance

Assessment • Multiple choice exam

• short answer exam

• research assignment

This subject

caters to:

All students interested in people and stories from the past; & all students wishing to

complete OP subjects in Senior.

Resources

Required

Nil

Additional

Costs:

Nil

CURRICULUM AREA: HISTORY Unit Title: The Colonial Era


Subject availability: Semester 1 & 2 Pre-requites: Nil Subject Outline: This subject is compulsory for all Year 9 students. Students will investigate a number of

historical issues that arise from colonisation. Topics such as colonisation, slavery and freedom struggles will be

the focus of this unit.

This subject leads

to:

10 History, & Senior Ancient History & Modern History

Learning

Experiences:


• The British settlement of Australia

• The conflicts of colonial Australia e.g. Eureka stockade & bushrangers

• Indigenous societies’ conflicts with Western colonisers e.g. Aztecs & Incas

Assessment • Multiple Choice test

• short answer test


This subject caters

to:

All students interested in people and stories from the past; & all students wishing to

complete OP subjects in Senior.

Resources

Required

Nil


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CURRICULUM AREA: HISTORY Unit Title: The Colonial Era


Subject availability: Semester 1 & 2 Pre-requites: Nil

Subject Outline: This subject is compulsory for all Year 9 students. Students will investigate a number of historical

issues that arise from colonisation. Topics such as colonisation, slavery and freedom struggles will be the focus of

this unit.

This subject

leads to:

10 History, & Senior Ancient History & Modern History

Learning

Experiences:


• The British settlement of Australia

• The conflicts of colonial Australia e.g. Eureka stockade & bushrangers

• Indigenous societies’ conflicts with Western colonisers e.g. Aztecs & Incas

Assessment • Multiple Choice test

• short answer test


This subject

caters to:

All students interested in people and stories from the past; & all students wishing to complete

OP subjects in Senior.

Resources

Required

Nil


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Geography

CURRICULUM AREA: GEOGRAPHY Unit Title: Landforms, Landscapes &

Changing Nations

YEAR LEVEL: 8 CODE: 08GEO Length: 8 weeks

Subject availability: All Year - Rotations Pre-requites: Nil Subject Description: Geography develops knowledge, skills, processes and attitudes that help students

investigate a broad range of social, environmental, historical, economic, political and cultural issues.

Understandings about topic areas such as Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, globalisation and gender are

developed, and the use of inquiry approaches to learning and teaching encourages students to participate more

fully in life as active and informed citizens.

This subject

leads to:

Year 9 & 10 Geography and Senior Geography

Learning

Experiences:

Students engage with the skills of Geography. Including:

• Field Work

• Field Sketching

• Graphing

• Mapping

Assessment • OneNote Book completion

This subject

caters to:

All students looking to further their knowledge and understanding of the world, its systems

and how they all link together.

Resources

Required

Nil


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CURRICULUM AREA: GEOGRAPHY Unit Title: Biomes, Food Security

and Interconnections

YEAR LEVEL: 9 CODE: 09GEO Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Semester 1 and 2 Pre-requites: Nil Subject Description: This subject introduces students to a greater understanding of geography. It investigates

planning for people and growth; our nearest neighbours- the geography of the Asia-Pacific region, and natural

disasters.

This subject

leads to:

Year 10 and Senior Geography

Learning

Experiences:

Via the themes of Biomes & Food Security and Geographies of Interconnections, students will

engage in the following learning experiences:

• Field Work

• Primary Data Collection

• Field Sketching

• Mapping

• Graphing

• Planning

Assessment Assessment will be a variety of:

• Short Response Test

• Stimulus Response Essay

• Field Studies Report

• Multi-model Seminar

This subject

caters to:

All students looking to further their knowledge and understanding of the world, its systems and

how they all link together.

Resources

Required

Nil

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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CURRICULUM AREA: GEOGRAPHY Unit Title: Environmental Change &

Human Wellbeing

YEAR LEVEL: 10 CODE: 10GEO Length: Full Year

Subject availability: Full Year Pre-requites: Nil Subject Description: Geography is a structured way of exploring, analysing and understanding the characteristics

of the places that make up our world, using the concepts of place, space, environment, interconnection,

sustainability, scale and change. It addresses scales from the personal to the global and time periods from a few

years to thousands of years.

Geography integrates knowledge from the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities to build a holistic

understanding of the world. Students learn to question why the world is the way it is, reflect on their

relationships with and responsibilities for that world, and propose actions designed to shape a socially just and

sustainable future.

This subject

leads to:

Senior Geography

Learning

Experiences:

Via the themes of Environmental Change & Management and Geographies of Human

Wellbeing, students will engage in the following learning experiences:

• Field Work

• Primary Data Collection

• Field Sketching

• Mapping

• Graphing

• Planning

Assessment Assessment will be a variety of:

• Short Response Test

• Stimulus Response Essay

• Field Studies Report

• Multi-model Seminar

• Practical Exercise

This subject

caters to:

All students looking to further their knowledge and understanding of the world, its systems

and how they all link together.

Resources

Required

Nil


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RELIGION

RELIGION

44

GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS OF RELIGION

Religious Education units for Years 8 to 10 at Clairvaux MacKillop College are developed and validated in

accordance with Guidelines for Catholic Education laid down by the Archdiocese of Brisbane. As Units are

developed, the specific content may vary to some degree over time from that outlined, but will follow the

general structure indicated in this book.

Following these guidelines, the Religion course offers students opportunities such as:

• developing their spiritual and moral capacities and sense of responsibility

• growth in their knowledge and understanding of God and the mystery of life

• an increased sense of self-worth

• learning to communicate about religious matters

• understanding the role religion plays in human life, culture and achievement

• appreciation in particular of the rich heritage of the Catholic tradition

• engagement in practical approaches to promoting a just society

The guidelines require that, over the full extent of their course, students study four Strands:

Scripture: (Understanding the Bible, Using the Bible)

Beliefs: (Human Existence, Understanding God, The Mystery of Christ, Church/Kingdom)

Celebration and Prayer: (Sacraments, Spirituality)

Morality: (Foundations, Moral Life, Social Teachings of the Church)

The course also incorporates increasing levels of State recognised curriculum elements and outcomes.

To achieve this range of study, strands occur in different combinations across the units that students choose for

their course.

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Religion

CURRICULUM AREA: RELIGION Unit Titles: COVENANT - CELEBRATION &

BELONGING; TO ETERNITY & BEYOND -

JOURNEYS OF FAITH

YEAR LEVEL: 8 CODE:08RE Length: Semester Units - 16 weeks each

Subject availability: Semester 1 & 2 Pre-requites: Nil Subject Description: Students learn about interpretation of Biblical texts identifying the unique relationship

between God and God’s people. They learn to select evidence from Biblical and Christian sacred texts to show

how God’s saving plan for all creation was accomplished through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Students investigate the significance of initiation rituals in the Abrahamic religions of Christianity, Judaism, and

Islam, for the faith journey of believers. They investigate how believers past and present continue the mission of

Jesus in the world, in times of challenge and change. They learn about change and continuity in the Church and

how the Church is present in the world today, identifying especially the impact of significant reformers.

This subject

leads to:

Yr. 9 Religion Units

Learning

Experiences:

Students interpret:

• Biblical texts, especially covenant narratives and some of the prophets, relating to

aspects of the relationship between God and God’s people.

Students select:

• evidence from Christian texts, especially the Acts of the Apostles, to explain the

significance of some key events, individuals and groups in the early Church

Students explain:

• how words and images are used to represent the mystery of the Trinity,

• fundamental Christian belief that God is relational in nature

Students analyse:

• Church activity in the world today: enacting liturgy and other personal and

communal prayer experiences; responding to emerging moral questions,

informed by its social teaching; giving witness to the cardinal virtues and the

ecumenical spirit.

Students investigate:

• patterns of change and continuity from c.650 CE – c. 1750 CE

Students participate respectfully

• in a variety of prayer experiences, including praying with Scripture and Lectio of

Nature

Assessment Presentation, Brochure, Creative Presentation, Essay

This subject

caters to:

All Students

Resources

Required

Nil

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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CURRICULUM AREA: RELIGION Unit Titles: MAKING SENSE OF JESUS &

LIVING JUSTLY;LEARNING FROM THE PAST

& RESPONDING TO THE FUTURE

YEAR LEVEL: 9 CODE: 09RE Length: Semester Units - 16 weeks each

Subject availability: Full Year Pre-requites: Nil Subject Description: Students examine divergent understandings of God in the monotheistic religions,

foundational beliefs of Christianity, and developments in the Church. They lean to analyse texts from Christian

writers, and develop their understanding of how Biblical criticism helps the reader’s understanding,

interpretation and use of sacred texts. They learn to refer to examples of the co-existence of good and evil

throughout human history to form their own interpretation about the experience of sin in the world. They

evaluate the impact of Catholic social teaching on an individual’s moral behaviour towards self and others; and

on the Church’s response to emerging moral questions. They examine ways in which believers live their Christian

vocation and participate in the ongoing work of Jesus Christ.

This subject leads

to:

Yr. 10 Religion Units

Learning

Experiences:

Students will examine:

• divergent understandings of God reflected in the core beliefs and practices of the

monotheistic religions of Islam, Christianity and Judaism

• foundational beliefs of Christianity such as the Incarnation, Resurrection and

Ascension of Jesus

Students will draw conclusions:

• about the significance of these in the lives of believers

Students will investigate:

• the distinction made between the priestly, prophetic and kingly work of Jesus

Christ

• some of the writings of Christian spiritual fathers and mothers

• the three forms of penance: prayer, fasting and almsgiving, and the celebration of

the Sacrament of Penance in the lives of believers past and present

Students will analyse:

• ways in which believers nurture their spiritual lives, especially through personal

and communal prayer experiences and the use of sacred text

• the causes and effects of events and developments in the Church from c.1750 CE

– c.1918 CE and make judgements about their importance, and explain the

significance of the writings of various religious and lay leaders at that time

Students participate respectfully in a variety of prayer experiences:

• including Christian Meditation and prayers with a focus on forgiveness and

healing

Assessment Exam, Presentation, Creative Response, Research Essay

This subject caters

to:

All Students

Resources Required Nil


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CURRICULUM AREA: RELIGION Unit Titles: THE EXPERIENCE OF RELIGION

IN OUR WORLD & THE EXPERIENCE OF

CHURCH IN OUR LIVES

YEAR LEVEL: 10 CODE: 10RE Length: Semester Units - 16 weeks each

Subject availability: All Year 10 Pre-requites: Nil Subject description: Students learn to identify different ways in which human beings seek to understand of the

mystery of God. They investigate different representations of God in varied historical, social and cultural

contexts. They analyse a range of texts, especially Biblical and Christian spiritual writings, to search for the

mystery of God in the midst of human history, and to investigate the significance of sources that nourish the

spiritual life of believers. They explain the significance of sources that guide the Church’s action in the world,

including the teaching of Jesus and the early Church, the principles of Catholic social teaching, and the

reasoned judgements of conscience, carefully formed and examined. They investigate ways in which the

Church has responded to emerging threats to humanity and the environment. They learn about and experience

individual and communal prayer, especially focused on justice, peace and the environment. They evaluate the

application of many of these ideas in the Australian context.

This subject leads

to:

Senior Religion Subjects

Learning

Experiences:

Students examine and respond to:

• a range of texts related to how the mystery of God can be named and understood

through the experience of the created world

Students critically analyse:

• core beliefs and practices of the major world religions (Christianity, Islam,

Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism)

• a range of spiritual writings that focus on the search for the mystery of God in the

midst of current and historical events

• ways in which the Church responds to challenge, change and threat, including

threats to human ecology

Students explain:

• how these writings reflect the human understanding of God

Students participate respectfully in:

• vocal and meditative prayer practices and examine how these may lead believers

to contemplation and the awareness of the presence of God

Students develop and justify:

• their own responses to contemporary moral questions, learning to use evidence

from various sources to support them

Assessment Exam, Icon and Justification, Presentation, Essay

This subject

caters to:

All Students

Resources

Required

Nil use evidence from Biblical and other texts to explain

Additional Costs: Possible Excursion

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HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

In this subject, students use their interests in and experiences of health and physical activity issues to explore how

the dimensions of health are dynamic, interrelated and interdependent. They develop the knowledge, skills,

processes and dispositions to promote health and wellbeing, actively engage in physical activity and enhance

personal development. They recognise that capabilities in health, movement and personal development can provide

career opportunities and improve quality of life.

Students work individually and collaboratively to make decisions, take action and apply skills to address inequities

and promote health and wellbeing, movement capacities and personal development of individuals, groups and

communities. They reflect on their learning and apply their thinking and reasoning to develop solutions in a range of

contemporary health and physical education contexts.

In Year 8 students focus on topics associated with recognising risky behaviours and what is necessary to promote

safe lifestyle choices. In Year 9 the focus changes towards gaining an understanding of how the body works, and in

improving sports performance. In Year 10 students choose a Strand of study which best suits their

talents/interests/future studies. For students wishing to study Senior Physical education in Years 11 and 12 or are

more interested in a scientific study of sports performance, it is recommended that students complete 10HPEC2. For

all other students, they will engage in a course of study whereby the focus is on developing a healthy lifestyle

(10HPE).

Assessment in Health and Physical Education is on-going and a variety of techniques are used to gather information

about students' performance. Students will demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways, including written and

multi-media assignments, video analysis, investigative reports, skills checklists, multimodal presentations and

written exams.

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Health & Physical Education

CURRICULUM AREA: HEALTH AND PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

Unit Title: Risky Behaviours

YEAR LEVEL: 8 CODE: 08HPE Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Full Year Pre-requites: Nil Subject Description: This subject is compulsory for all students in year 8. Students will study the subject for 1

semester (half of year 8 will complete it in semester 1 with the other half in semester 2), alternating with History.

This subject

leads to:

Yr. 9 Health and Physical Education

Learning

Experiences:

• Developing and refining specialised movement skills and tactical knowledge, strategic

thinking and teamwork in physical activities including Caste, Korfball and Athletics

• Examining risky behaviours teenagers typically engage in (including a practical lifesaving

component)

• Designing a Health Promotion Campaign on a chosen health issue

Assessment • Teacher observation of physical performance against set criteria

• Written Exam

• Oral Presentation

This subject

caters to:

All students in Year 8

Resources

Required

Sports Uniform

1 x A4 Notebook

Additional

Costs:

Nil


EDUCATION

Unit Title: Sports Performance


Subject availability: Full Year Pre-requites: Nil Subject Description: This subject is compulsory for all students in year 9. Students will study the subject for 1

semester (half of year 9 will complete it in semester 1 with the other half in semester 2), alternating with History.

This subject

leads to:

Yr. 10 Health and Physical Education

Learning

Experiences:

• Developing and refining specialised movement skills and tactical knowledge, strategic

thinking and teamwork in physical activities including a selection of Invasion Games and

Striking Games. Students will complete 1 of each category of games.

• Examining the anatomical structures of major joints of the body and what makes them

susceptible to injury

• Designing a personal fitness training program


• Written Exam

• Assignment

This subject

caters to:

All students in Year 9

Resources

Required

Sports Uniform

1 x A4 Notebook

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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EDUCATION

Unit Title: Healthy Lifestyles


Subject availability: Full Year Pre-requites: Nil Subject Description: Health and Physical Education is a compulsory subject for all of year 10. Students will study

the subject for 1 semester (half of year 10 will complete it in semester 1 with the other half in semester 2),

alternating with History. Students have the option of choosing which Strand of the subject area to complete:

either “Healthy Lifestyles” or “Preparation for Senior Physical Education” depending on their intentions for

Senior School.

This subject leads to: Senior PE and/or Certificate III in Fitness; Certificate III Sport and Recreation

Learning Experiences: • Developing and refining specialised movement skills and tactical knowledge,

strategic thinking and teamwork in physical activities including Dance (modern and

social), Basketball or Netball and Volleyball.

• Investigating various drug issues in society

• Evaluating your Personal Health (nutritional and physical)


• Debate

• Assignment

This subject caters to: Students who are not interested in pursuing the various subject offerings in the Health

and Physical Education department i.e. Physical Education or Certificate III in Fitness, or

are not strong in the physical pursuits. It is possible, however, to choose Certificate III in

Sport and Recreation in years 11 and 12 having completed this course.

Resources Required Sports Uniform

1 x A4 Notebook


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ART

DRAMA

MUSIC

ARTS

53

GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS OF JUNIOR ART

Students are to progress through the three levels of study in order as skills and activities are structured to

gradually allow more understanding of visual literacy and process.

If students have not completed 10VAR (Year 10 Art) and wish to continue with art studies, they will be directed to

the Visual Art Studies (VA45 and VA55) program. However, students who may wish to gain admittance to 11VAR

(the academic study of art at Senior level) can apply for consideration. The student will need to present to a panel

of two teachers evidence of their practical abilities, knowledge in appraising and discuss their reasoning in

wishing to study the subject. A decision about whether or not to waiver the Year 10 requirement will then be

made.

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Visual Art

CURRICULUM AREA: ART Unit Title: Introduction to Art

YEAR LEVEL: 8 CODE: 08VAR Length: 8 weeks

Subject availability: All Year - Rotations Pre-requisites: Nil Subject

description:

Introduction to Art is a short course which will cover a variety of basic art techniques,

vocabulary & mediums.

• Topics covered will include topics such as:

• Elements & design of art

• Still Life & Portrait drawing

• Wire sculpture

• Introduction to Appraising

This subject leads

to:

Yr. 9 – 12 l Visual Art & 11 & 12 Visual Art Studies.

Learning

Experiences:

Design, drawing, sculpting (wire) & Art appraising (including art vocabulary).

Assessment Completion of an Art folio.

This subject caters

to:

Students interested in future art studies. Also, to inspire students who have not yet

discovered their creativity.

Resources

Required

A display folder.


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CURRICULUM AREA: ART Unit Title: Rainbows & Darkness

YEAR LEVEL: 9 CODE: 09VAR Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Semester 1 Pre-requisites: Nil -Advantage having

done year 8 taster Subject description: Building creativity from Introduction to Art taster in year 8 through self-portrait Drawing,

painting & photography.

Topics covered will include topics such as:

• Elements & design of art & colour theory

• Self-portrait

• Drawing & painting techniques to express emotion

• Photography (digital & constructed pinhole camera)

• Appraising photographic art

This subject

leads to:

Yr 10 – 12 l Visual Art & 11 & 12 Visual Art Studies.

Learning

Experiences:

Design, drawing, painting, photography & Art appraising (including art vocabulary).

Assessment Completion of an Art folio, Photography appraising, Self-portrait painting & mixed media.

This subject

caters to:

Students interested in future art studies.

Resources

Required

Art/visual journal, water colour pencils, student set of brushes, artline pens.


CURRICULUM AREA: ART Unit Title: Fantasy Creations

YEAR LEVEL: 9 CODE: 09VARC2 Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Semester 2 Pre-requites: Nil -Advantage having

done year 8 taster or year 9 Sem. 1 Subject description: Building creativity from Introduction to Art taster in year 8 or year 9 Semester 1 through

painting & 3 dimensional mediums such as ceramics & stop motion animation.


• Ceramic gargoyle/Magic clay or plasticine stop motion animation

• Collage

• Fantasy art painting

• Appraising fantasy art

This subject

leads to:

Yr. 10 – 12 l Visual Art & 11 & 12 Visual Art Studies.

Learning

Experiences:

Design, drawing, painting, 3-D mediums, collage & Art appraising (including art vocabulary).

Assessment Completion of an Art folio, Fantasy art appraising, 3-D Sculptural media, Stop motion

animation.

This subject

caters to:


Resources

Required


Additional

Costs:

Nil

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CURRICULUM AREA: ART Unit Title: Allusions of Power

YEAR LEVEL: 10 Code: 10VARC2 Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Semester 2 Elective Art Pre-requisites: Year 9 Art Subject description: Building creativity from previous art classes by greater interpretation & purposeful

expression with the use of Visual Literacy.


• Elements & design of art, colour theory & visual literacy

• Expression of emotion through colour, texture, mask making

& mixed media painting

• Research of social issues expressed through art

• Appraising artists expressing social issues

This subject

leads to:

Year 11 & 12 Visual Art & Visual Art Studies.

Learning

Experiences:

Design, drawing, painting, mixed media & Art appraising (including art vocabulary).

Assessment Visual art journal, mask making, mixed media canvas, appraising multi modal presentation.

This subject

caters to:


Resources

Required

Art/visual journal, water colour pencils, student set of brushes, artline pens, various mixed

materials.


CURRICULUM AREA: ART Unit Title: Modernism

YEAR LEVEL: 10 CODE: 10VAR Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Semester 1 Elective Art Pre-requisites: Year 9 Art Subject description: Building creativity from previous art classes by greater interpretation & purposeful

expression with the use of Visual Literacy.


• Elements & design of art, colour theory & visual literacy

• Expression through line, colour & symbols

• Research of the art movements within Modernism

• Appraising the ‘Modernist’ art period & its artists

This subject

leads to:

Year 11 & 12 Visual Art & Visual Art Studies.

Learning

Experiences:

Design, drawing, painting, print making, sculpturing & Art appraising (including art

vocabulary).

Assessment Visual art journal, drawing, Lino printing, appraising.

This subject

caters to:


Resources

Required


Additional Costs: Excursion cost

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GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS OF DRAMA

Drama courses progress in levels of difficulty and expectations. To continue Drama in the Senior School, it is

preferred that a student achieves a ‘C’ or above in Year 10 Drama. Alternatively, students are expected to

audition to demonstrate adequate performance skills.

Students are expected to attend 1-2 theatrical experiences in each unit of drama. These will involve either

performance at or outside school. There will be a cost for each performance. These experiences are invaluable

for enhancing students' knowledge, understanding and appreciation of drama. Some of these performances will

constitute part of their assessment.

Students in Years 9 & 10 are expected to attend student-teacher negotiated rehearsals. The aim of these

rehearsals is twofold. Firstly, they allow for extra preparation time. Secondly, they strengthen many of the

principles of drama, such as teamwork. The rehearsals will be teacher-supervised.

All students are required to have black clothing for performance.

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Drama

CURRICULUM AREA: DRAMA Unit Title: Building Blocks

YEAR LEVEL: 8 CODE: 08DRA Length: 8 weeks

Subject availability: Full Year - Rotations Pre-requisites: Nil Subject description: Building Blocks gives students an introduction to knowledge, understanding and appreciation

of Drama. Students will have opportunities to work individually and teams to create Drama performances.

This subject

leads to:

Yr. 9 Drama

Learning

Experiences:

• Team/group work skills

• Improvisation of a theme/student devised scenarios

• Verbal and non-verbal communication

• Stagecraft

• Elements of drama: place space, role language, objects, movement, relationships,

• Focus, mood, symbol

Assessment Assessment will be drawn from:

• Improvisation

• Workshop participation

• Analysing and evaluation of student devised performance

This subject

caters to:

Students interested in Drama in Year 9, 10, 11 and 12

Resources

Required

Black clothing for performances

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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CURRICULUM AREA: DRAMA Unit Title: MAKE ‘EM LAUGH

YEAR LEVEL: 9 09DRA Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Semester 1 & 2 Pre-requites: Nil Subject Description: Make ‘em Laugh is a unit exploring melodrama and realism through different styles of

comedy.

This subject leads to: Yr. 9 Drama: Issues and Beliefs, Yr. 10 Drama: Realism, Brecht and Absurdism, Yr. 10

Drama: Australian Gothic and Collage Drama.

Learning Experiences: • Verbal and physical comedy

• Timing in comedy

• Analysing & presenting published scripts

• Exploring Verbal and non-verbal communication

• Exploring the use of Body language

• Extended improvisation

• Stagecraft

• Investigating the elements of drama including: place, space, role, language,

objects,

movement, relationships, focus, mood, symbol.

• Building team/group work skills

• Analysing and evaluating own and others performance

Assessment • Extended improvisation

• Scriptwriting

• Theatre review

• Small group performance of script

This subject caters to: Students who study Drama develop lifelong skills of critical and creative thinking,

problem solving, collaboration, reflection, and persistence. This subject caters to all

learning styles and progresses developmentally towards Senior Drama and Drama

Studies.

Resources Required All students are required to have black clothing for performance.

Additional Costs: Students are expected to attend 1-2 theatrical experiences in each unit of drama. These

will occasionally involve performances outside school. There will be a cost for each

performance. These experiences are invaluable for enhancing students' knowledge,

understanding and appreciation of drama. These performances will constitute part of

the assessment e.g. a critical review of a performance.

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CURRICULUM AREA: DRAMA Unit Title: ISSUES & RITUALS

YEAR LEVEL: 9 CODE: 09DRAC2 Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Semester 2 Pre-requites: Nil Subject Description: Issues and Rituals is a unit exploring culturally derived styles such as Greek, non-Western and

indigenous drama.

This subject

leads to:

Yr 10 Drama: Realism, Brecht and Absurdism, Yr 10 Drama: Australian Gothic and Collage

Drama.

Learning

Experiences:

• Cinematic theatre

• Exploring the use of mask in theatre



• Exploring issue-based theatre

• Exploring legends, myth and ritual

• Stagecraft

• Investigating the elements of drama including: place, space, role, language, objects,




Assessment • Extended improvisation/Small group performance of script

• Analytical essay

• Journal

• Scriptwriting

• Theatre review

This subject

caters to:

Students who study Drama develop lifelong skills of critical and creative thinking, problem

solving, collaboration, reflection, and persistence. This subject caters to all learning styles and

progresses developmentally towards Senior Drama and Drama Studies.

Resources

Required

All students are required to have black clothing for performance.

Additional Costs: Students are expected to attend 1-2 theatrical experiences in each unit of drama. These will

occasionally involve performances outside school. There will be a cost for each performance.

These experiences are invaluable for enhancing students' knowledge, understanding and

appreciation of drama. These performances will constitute part of the assessment e.g. a

critical review of a performance.

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CURRICULUM AREA: DRAMA Unit Title: DRAMA

YEAR LEVEL: 10 CODE: 10DRA Length: Full Year

Subject availability: Full Year Pre-requisites: Yr.9 Drama Subject Description: In this subject students will enhance their knowledge, understanding and appreciation of

drama through attendance at theatrical experiences and will build on many principles of drama, such as

teamwork.

Semester 1: This unit explores theatre styles such as

Realism, Brechtian and Absurdist Theatre.

Semester 2: This unit explores Australian theatre

styles such as Australian Gothic and Collage

Drama.

This subject leads to: Senior Drama (OP) or Drama Studies (IP)

Learning Experiences: • Devising and presenting monologue

• Characterisation skills

• Script writing

• Directing workshops

• Adapting plays to rehearsal schedules

• Script analysis

• Exploring Theatre In Education (T.I.E.)

• Inclusion of sound, lighting and multi-media in performance.



• Stagecraft

• Investigating the elements of drama including: place, space, role, language,

objects,




Assessment • Group performance of script

• Seminar


• Director’s Journal

• Scriptwriting

• Theatre review

This subject caters to: Students who study Drama develop lifelong skills of critical and creative thinking,


learning styles and progresses developmentally towards Senior Drama and Drama

Studies.

Resources Required All students are required to have black clothing for performance.

Additional Costs: Students are expected to attend 1-2 theatrical experiences in each unit of drama. These

will occasionally involve performances outside school. There will be a cost for each


understanding and appreciation of drama. These performances will constitute part of

the assessment e.g. a critical review of a performance.

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GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS OF MUSIC

Junior Music aims to introduce students to the study of music, which, like the other arts, is an important part of

our way of life. In the course, students encounter music in a variety of ways. They have the opportunity to play

and sing music of all types, to create their own compositions and to learn to listen to music and to understand a

variety of musical styles.

WHAT BENEFIT DO STUDENTS GAIN FROM THE SUBJECT?

Recognition of the long-term learning benefits of engaging in music education is documented world-wide. In

both literacy and numeracy results, high school student-musicians outpace peers. Studies have found links

between music instruction and improved academic achievement, for example researchers find music is a

superior way to teach students the concept of fractions. Regardless of socioeconomic background, music-

making students get higher marks in standardized tests. Hungary, Netherlands and Japan top worldwide

science achievement and have a strong commitment to music education.

Music will enable students to develop socially and emotionally in many ways. It can provide an avenue for getting

to know others and working in cohesive teams. Many students will find music most enjoyable and a subject that

assists in balancing their junior school course.

After completing Year 10, the study of music can lead to continued study in Years 11 and 12 and a wide variety of

career opportunities. Alternatively students can continue to be involved in music activities, such as being involved

in community groups, being active patrons of the arts, and simply enjoying self-expression through playing or

singing.

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Music

CURRICULUM AREA: MUSIC Unit Title: Foundations in Music

YEAR LEVEL: 8 CODE: 08MUS Length: 8 weeks

Subject availability: Full Year Rotations Pre-requisites: Nil Subject description: Yr. 8 Music introduces students to the study of music. The course students encounter music

in a variety of forms. They have the opportunity to play and sing music of all types and learn to listen to music

and understand a variety of musical styles.

This subject leads

to:

Yr. 9 Music

Learning

Experiences:

Music involves the following:

• Keyboard, guitar, percussion and/or vocal performance

• Music notation and listening analysis

• Aural skills Assessment Assessment may include:

• Performance

• Composition

• Notebook work This subject caters

to:

Students interested in Music in Year 9, 10, 11 and 12

Resources

Required

Nil


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CURRICULUM AREA: MUSIC Unit Title: CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

YEAR LEVEL: 9 CODE:09MUS Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Semester 1 Pre-requites: Nil Subject Description: This unit explores the variety of styles found in contemporary popular and rock music.

This subject

leads to:

Yr. 9 Music in Semester 2, Yr. 10 Music

Learning

Experiences:

• explore contemporary popular and rock music styles

• manipulate sound and silence to achieve aesthetic outcomes when they perform and

create music.

• develop musicianship

• practise, refine and perform a range of solo and ensemble contemporary repertoire

with confidence, expression and stylistic integrity.

• improvise, arrange and compose original works in a contemporary style

• use aural skills and synthesis of knowledge of the elements of music, stylistic

features, and structures.

• use notation and available technologies to record and share contemporary music

• evaluate their own and others’ music practices to inform and shape their own music

making

• use music terminology to describe features of the music.

• justify their opinions and preferences about music.

• Investigate the elements of music including: duration, expressive devices, pitch,

structure, texture, timbre.

Assessment • Performing (solo and/or ensemble)

• Seminar or Analytical essay

• Performance Journal

• Composing

• Concert review

This subject

caters to:

Students who study Music develop lifelong skills of critical and creative thinking, problem

solving, collaboration, reflection, and persistence. This subject caters to all learning styles and

progresses developmentally towards Senior Music and Music Studies.

Resources

Required

All students are required to have headphones and access to an instrument to practice on.

Additional

Costs:

Students are expected to attend 1-2 musical experiences in each unit of music. These will

occasionally involve performances outside school. There will be a cost for each performance.

These experiences are invaluable for enhancing students' knowledge, understanding and

appreciation of music. These performances will constitute part of the assessment e.g. a

critical review of a performance.

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CURRICULUM AREA: MUSIC Unit Title: MUSIC OF THE STAGE

YEAR LEVEL: 9 CODE:09MUSC2 Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Semester 2 Pre-requites: Nil Subject Description: This unit explores how music is combined with drama and dance on the stage in genres

including musical theatre.

This subject leads

to:

Yr. 10 Music.

Learning

Experiences:

• explore music of the stage including Musicals, Operas, Ballet, Talent Quests,

Dance music from around the world and the role music plays in ritual.

• manipulate sound and silence to achieve aesthetic outcomes when they

perform

and create music of the stage


• practise, refine and perform a range of solo and ensemble repertoire from the

stage with confidence, expression and stylistic integrity.

• improvise, arrange and compose original music of the stage

• use aural skills and synthesis of knowledge of the elements of music, stylistic

features, and structures.

• use notation and available technologies to record and share music

• evaluate their own and others’ music practices to inform and shape their own

music making.

• use music terminology to describe features of the music of the stage.

• justify their opinions and preferences about music of the stage.

• Investigate the elements of music including: duration, expressive devices, pitch,

structure, texture, timbre.

Assessment • Performing (solo and/or ensemble) music of the stage

• Seminar or Analytical essay


• Composing

• Concert review

This subject

caters to:

Students who study Music develop lifelong skills of critical and creative thinking, problem

solving, collaboration, reflection, and persistence. This subject caters to all learning styles

and progresses developmentally towards Senior Music and Music Studies.

Resources

Required

All students are required to have headphones and access to an instrument/voice to practice

with.

Additional Costs: Students are expected to attend 1-2 musical experiences in each unit of music. These will

occasionally involve performances outside school. There will be a cost for each


understanding and appreciation of music. These performances will constitute part of the

assessment e.g. a critical review of a performance.

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CURRICULUM AREA: MUSIC Unit Title: Music

YEAR LEVEL: 10 Code:10MUS Length: 2 Semesters

Subject availability: Full Year Pre-requisites: Yr. 9 Music

Subject description: Year 10 Music gives students an understanding of aural and listening analysis of music

repertoire and development of music recording skills. This subject also gives a historical overview of music

and the arts.

Semester 1: This unit explores instrumental and vocal

music genres.

Semester 2: This unit explores music from film and

jazz styles.

This subject leads to: Senior Music and Music Extension (OP) or Music Studies (IP)

Learning Experiences: • manipulate sound and silence to achieve aesthetic outcomes when they

perform and create music.


• practise, refine and perform a range of solo and ensemble repertoire with

confidence, expression and stylistic integrity.

• improvise, arrange and compose original works

• use aural skills and synthesis of knowledge of the elements of music,

stylistic features, and structures.

• use notation and available technologies to record and share music

• evaluate their own and others’ music practices to inform and shape their

own music making.

• use music terminology to describe features of the music.

• justify their opinions and preferences about music.

• Investigating the elements of music including: duration, expressive devices,

pitch, structure, texture, timbre.

Assessment • Performing (solo and/or ensemble)

• Seminar



• Composing

• Concert review

This subject caters to: Students who study Music develop lifelong skills of critical and creative thinking,


learning styles and progresses developmentally towards Senior Music and Music

Studies.

Resources Required All students are required to have headphones and access to an instrument to

practice with.

Additional Costs: Students are expected to attend 1-2 musical experiences in each unit of music.

These will occasionally involve performances outside school. There will be a cost

for each performance. These experiences are invaluable for enhancing students'

knowledge, understanding and appreciation of music. These performances will

constitute part of the assessment e.g. a critical review of a performance.

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BUSINESS EDUCATION

INFORMATION AND

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

HOME ECONOMICS

GRAPHICS

INDUSTRIAL AND DESIGN

TECHNOLOGY

TECHNOLOGY

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GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS OF BUSINESS EDUCATION

Knowledge of the business world is an essential component of the general education of all students.

Without an understanding of business, a citizen cannot effectively interact in a consumer-oriented society.

Business Education offers students the opportunity to gain an understanding of the overall structure and

organisation of business generally, as it affects them.

Business Education is also about the world of work. A sense of vocational identity is a desired outcome of Business

Education and it is one of the starting points for student choice of school units and courses. Any educational

program which assists students in the development of their vocational identity gives them a firmer foundation for

the selection of appropriate units and courses and enables them to assume responsibility for the consequences of

their choice.

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Business

CURRICULUM AREA: BUSINESS Unit Title: Introduction to the

Business World

YEAR LEVEL: 8 CODE: 08BUS Length: 8 Weeks

Subject availability: Full Year-Rotations Pre-requites: Nil

Subject description: Introduction to Business is a short course which will cover topics relevant to young

people. The material covered will include topics such as:

• Personal balance sheet

• Budget

• E-business

• Shopping on-line

This subject

leads to:

Yr. 9 Business in Action; Yr. 10 Commerce and Law

Learning

Experiences:

Introduction to areas that affect them as young individuals and gives them greater

understanding of their roles and responsibilities.

Assessment Completion of Workbook.

This subject

caters to:

Students interested in future studies in Business.

Resources

Required

Nil

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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CURRICULUM AREA: BUSINESS Unit Title: Business in Action

YEAR LEVEL: 9 CODE: 09BUS Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Semester 1 &2 Pre-requites: Nil Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to introduce students to the activities of business. Students

needs to be aware of the dual role of citizens and both the consumers and participants of the business cycle.

Students will

study:

Simulated running of a Sole Trader Business ONLINE:

• Prepare to run a virtual business

• Idea Generation

• Feasibility

• Practice run of virtual business

Takeover an existing ‘Virtual Café’

• Trade for two years (virtual)

• Organise three departments: finance, operations, marketing

• Produce promotional material for virtual café

• Create menu and production selection

• Produce department report and present

• Analyse and action KPI’s

This subject

leads to:

Year 10 Commerce and Law

Learning

Experiences:

Work together as part of a team; start an enterprise; solve problems; develop

communication skills; be an employee or employer; learn about business by running a

computer simulation.

Assessment Assignments, Exams and Presentations.

This subject

caters to:

The program enable students to apply the knowledge and skills learned at school to

challenges they will face in life beyond the classroom.

Resources

Required

Laptop

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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CURRICULUM AREA: BUSINESS Unit Title: Commerce and Law

YEAR LEVEL: 10 CODE: 10BUS Length: One Year

Subject availability: Semester 1 & 2 Pre-requisites: Nil Subject Description: Year 10 Business incorporates three senior areas of study – Legal Studies, Accounting

and Economics. Legal Studies will be studied in one semester and Accounting and Economics combined in

second semester.

Legal Studies

Understanding Our Laws

• The Court Hierarchy

• Role of Police

• Rights of the Individual

• Crime and Punishment

• Youth and the Law

Accounting and Economics

• Manual accounting process for a business

• Using an accounting package (MYOB) for a

merchandising industry

• Introduction to Australian Economy

• Consumer Choice

• Personal Finance

This subject leads

to:

Three areas of study in Year 11 and 12 – Legal Studies, Accounting and Economics.

Learning

Experiences:

Introduction to our legal system, accounting process in business and an

understanding of the Australian economy.

Assessment Assignments, Exams and Presentations.

This subject caters

to:

Students interested in future studies in the Business and Legal areas.



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GUIDELINES FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Competency in computer skills is essential for all in our community as computers are now an integral part of

personal communications, recreation and employment.

The aim of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Education is to increase the awareness of

students to the technology process, to make them aware of the use and abuse of technology in society, to

relate how technology effects their daily lives and give the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes to enable

students to make informed and 'wise' decisions about the use of technology to improve our society.

Computer Education in the Junior School (8ICT) will give students the fundamental skills in the use of standard

software packages. These skills are directly applicable in the production of polished assignment work and

presentations in subjects across the curriculum. 9ICT is designed for students who have an interest in

multimedia technology and for those considering studying senior ICT. 10ICT is designed for students with

special interests in computing and for those wishing to pursue a career in Information Technology. Advanced

Digital Technology is especially useful for those wishing to study Information Processing and Technology (IPT),

Information Technology Systems (ITS) or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Years 11 and 12.

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Information Communication and Technology

CURRICULUM AREA: ICT Unit Title: Introduction to Digital

Technology: Getting the Basics

YEAR LEVEL: 8 CODE: 08ICT Length: 8 weeks

Subject availability: Full Year - Rotations Pre-requites: Nil

Subject description: Introduction to Digital Technology is a short course which covers topics relevant to

students in year 8. The material covered will include topics such as:

• Accessing & Constructing Digital Information

• Internet research techniques/Cyber Safety

• Introduction to MS Office Applications

• File Management

• Image Editing techniques

This subject

leads to:

Yr.9 Creative Digital Technology; Yr.10 Advanced Digital Technology

Learning

Experiences:

This unit covers ICT fundamentals. Students will learn about Internet Literacy including

using efficient search techniques and the importance of Cyber Safety. MS Office

Applications and other relevant software will be studied to assist students in additional

curriculum areas. Digital Still Imaging techniques will also be examined.

Assessment Portfolio – in class tasks

This subject

caters to:

Students interested in future studies in ICT.

Resources

Required

Nil


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CURRICULUM AREA: ICT Unit Title: Creative Digital

Technology: Multimedia

YEAR LEVEL: 9 Code: 09ICT Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Semester 1 & 2 Pre-requites: Nil

Subject description: Creative Digital Technology is a course which covers topics relevant to students

interested in multimedia technology. The material covered will include:

• Video recording and editing

• Multimedia Software Functions & Features

• Sound editing techniques: audio formats, recording using sound effects, sound file

management, audio mixing

• Creating audio/video multimedia presentations

This subject leads to: Yr.10 Advanced Digital Technology; Yr. 11 Information & Communication

Technology (ICT); Yr.11 Information Technology Systems (ITS); Yr. 11

Information Processing & Technology (IPT); Yr.10 Music

Learning Experiences: This unit introduces students to the use of multimedia technology and

software. Students will learn techniques used in audio and video editing

and will use specialized software to design and develop a variety of

multimedia products.

Assessment 2 x Practical Assignments

This subject caters to: Students interested in future studies in ICT and Music



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CURRICULUM AREA: ICT Unit Title: Advanced Digital Technology:

IT Skills for the Future

YEAR LEVEL: 10 CODE: 10ICT Length: Semester 1 & 2

Subject availability: Year Pre-requisites: Nil

Subject description: Advanced Digital Technology is a course which covers topics relevant to students interested in

the specific use of software applications in the world of digital technology. The material covered will include:

• Web Page Design and Development (HTML/Dreamweaver)

• Flash Animation/Fireworks Basics

• Programming Basics /Introduction to Games Design and Development

• Computer Systems

This subject leads

to:

Yr. 11 Information & Communication Technology (ICT); Yr.11 Information Technology

Systems (ITS); Yr. 11 Information Processing & Technology (IPT)

Learning

Experiences:

Students will study computer systems (hardware and software), PC game design and

development and learn basic programming techniques. Students will also use web site

creation software and learn the basics of web page design to create web pages. Flash

animation will also be used to design and develop an animated product.

Assessment 4 x Practical Assignments

This subject caters

to:

Students interested in future studies in ICT and those who wish to improve their IT skills.



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GUIDELINES FOR GRAPHICS AND INFORMATION DESIGN

This study area is about drawing, designing and communicating information. Each of the units in the study is

about relating to the use of graphic information products to a “real world” context. In learning about

graphics and information, students will -

• form and develop the ability to analyse and interpret information;

• meet needs and solve problems in creative ways, using imagination and visualisation;

• transfer information and ideas, and disseminate knowledge to a variety of audiences

The graphic presentation of ideas and information is often the most effective means of making difficult concepts

and technical data readily understood. Information and communication technologies are found everywhere in

our society. Advertising, media, shopping malls and schools use many visual messages to communicate a

variety of meanings. The Internet and multimedia development have also pushed visual communication

techniques to the fore, and presented many and varied opportunities for employment in the visual

communications industry. This growth has increased the need to learn about the ways that graphics and

information are generated, and to interpret messages that are conveyed.

This study gives direct experiences in the process of generating ideas and information using creative and

conventional graphic techniques. The graphic communications produced involve two-dimensional and three-

dimensional representations of form, space and design relationships.

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Graphics

CURRICULUM AREA: IND TECH Unit Title: Year 8 Graphics

YEAR LEVEL: 8 CODE:08GRA Length: 8 weeks

Subject availability: Full Year - Rotations Pre-requites: Nil Subject description: This subject aims to develop an understanding of graphic communication in industry

and business; an understanding that graphics can communicate ideas and information; develops skills in the

use and understanding of standard graphic industry practices.

This subject

leads to: Year 9 Graphics

Learning

Experiences:

Students undertaking this course of study will gain experience in producing basic

engineering drawings to Australian Standards using CAD software. Students will gain

knowledge of the following:

Elements and principles of design

Ideation - freehand sketching and rendering

Introduction to drawing analysis

Use of Australian Standards used in graphics

Assessment Design and drawing tasks

Production projects

Exam

This subject

caters to: Students interested in further studies in Graphics

Resources

Required Pencil for sketching, eraser.

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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YEAR LEVEL: 9 CODE: 09GRA Length: Semester

Subject availability: Semester 1 & 2 Pre-requites: Nil Subject description: This study area is about drawing, designing and communicating information. Each of

the units in the study is about relating to the use of graphic information products to a ‘real world’ context. In

learning about Graphics and information students will

Form and develop the ability to analyse and interpret information

Meet the needs and solve problems in creative ways, using imagination and visualisation;

Transfer information and ideas; and disseminate knowledge to a variety of audiences.

This subject

leads to: Year 10 Graphics

Learning

Experiences:

This study area is about drawing, designing and communicating information. Each of the

units in the study is about relating to the use of graphic information products to a “real

world” context. In learning about graphics and information, students will gain knowledge

of:

• Selection of 2D or 3D viewing system

• Elements of Design

• Standards and Conventions

• Sketching and dimensioning components

• Presenting drawings using CAD

• Playing the image game

• Rendering techniques

• Corporate identity

• Visual language, symbolism and imagery

• Presenting information – quality, layout and techniques

• Information gathering and concepts in market research

• Basic Architectural Standards and Conventions

Assessment: Design and drawing tasks

Production projects

Exam

Assignments

This subject

caters to: Students interested in further studies in Graphics or Technology Studies

Resources

Required Pencil for sketching, eraser.


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YEAR LEVEL: 10 CODE: 10GRA Length: Full Year

Subject availability: Full Year Pre-requisites: Nil Subject Description: This unit of study is about drawing, designing and communicating information. Each of

the units in the study is about relating to the use of graphic information products to a “real world” context.

This subject leads to: Senior Graphics

Learning

Experiences:

In learning about graphics and information, students will -

form and develop the ability to analyse and interpret information;

meet needs and solve problems in creative ways, using imagination and visualisation;

transfer information and ideas, and disseminate knowledge to a variety of audiences

Students study the following 3 areas of study throughout the year –

Industrial Design

Built Environment

Graphic Design

Assessment Research and investigation tasks

Design and drawing tasks

Production projects

This subject caters

to: Students interested in further studies in Graphics

Resources Required Pencil for sketching, eraser.


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GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS OF HOME ECONOMICS

Home Economics is an exciting and innovative subject area that offers students the opportunity to develop

essential skills for life, future employment or study. The central focus of Home Economics is the wellbeing of people

within their personal, family, community and work roles. It is a practically oriented subject with the emphasis on a

hierarchical development of skills. Home Economics brings together theoretical understandings and practical

applications related to food and nutrition, human development and relationships, living environments and textiles.

Home Economics has something for everyone!

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Home Economics

CURRICULUM AREA: HOME ECONOMICS Unit Title: THE HOME

MASTER CHEF

YEAR LEVEL: 8 CODE: 08HEC Length: 8 weeks

Subject availability: Full Year - Rotations Pre-requites: Nil Subject description: The Home master Chef is a short course which will introduce students to the basics

required to work effectively in a kitchen and will include-

• Safety in the kitchen

• Hygienic food preparation

• Basic cookery skills

• Nutrition for well-being

This subject

leads to:

Year 9 Home Economics, Year 10 Home Economics, Year 10 Hospitality

Learning

Experiences:

Practical work will involve preparation of simple dishes to gain experience with kitchen

equipment and procedures

Theory work will involve activities to encourage healthy food decisions.

Assessment Management for weekly practical tasks

Theory test

This subject

caters to:

All year 8 students, particularly those interested in further study in the subject area.

Resources

Required

Apron

Additional

Costs:

The supply of a limited range of ingredients for practical tasks (most are supplied by the

school)

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CURRICULUM AREA: HOME ECONOMICS Unit Title: Home Economics by

Design

YEAR LEVEL: 9 CODE: 09HEC Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Semester 1

&2

Pre-requites: Year 8 Home Economics

Subject description:

This unit examines:

• the everyday practices required for healthy food preparation.

• The elements and principles of design

• Textile embellishment techniques

This subject

leads to:

Year 10 Home Economics, Year 10 Hospitality

Learning

Experiences:

• Activities to study nutrition for individuals and families

• Weekly food preparation for daily meals

• Safe and effective use of modern appliances

• Effective food management

• Creative textiles design- embellishment techniques – T shirt design

Assessment • 1 completed sewing article- bag or similar article

• Continuous weekly practical lessons

• Research assignment

• Theory test

• Folio/notebook

This subject

caters to:

Year 9 students interested in learning the life skills related to sound consumer practices in

food preparation as well as those interested in further studies in this subject area.

Resources

Required

Apron

Additional

Costs:

During the cookery unit, students will be required to provide ingredients for the practical

lesson most weeks, though some are provided by the school.

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CURRICULUM AREA: HOME ECONOMICS Unit Title: Technology

Essentials: Textiles to damper

YEAR LEVEL: 9 CODE: 09HECC2 Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Semester 1&2 Pre-requites: Year 8 Home

Economics Subject description: This unit looks at technology in use in day to day life. It involves –

• the development of basic sewing skills to create a textiles article

• an exploration of Australia’s multicultural cuisine.

This subject leads

to:

Year 10 Home Economics, Year 10 Hospitality

Learning

Experiences:

• basic sewing skills – learning to use a sewing machine

• Creative design of a textiles item

• Investigating Australia’s eating patterns

• Exploring Australia’s multicultural menu – Italian, Greek, Vietnamese, Japanese,

Mexican etc.

• Food preparation techniques

• Cultural diversity – the rights and feelings of others

• Impact of technology on the modern Australian diet

Assessment • 1 completed sewing article

• Continuous weekly practical lessons

• Cultural depth study

• Theory test

• Folio/notebook

This subject caters

to:

Year 9 students interested in learning the life skills of basic sewing and design, as well

as how to prepare healthy food for themselves.

Resources Required Apron

Additional Costs: During the cookery unit, students will be required to provide ingredients for the

practical lesson most weeks, though some are provided by the school.

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CURRICULUM AREA: HOME ECONOMICS Unit Title: HOME AND FAMILY:

Skills for life

YEAR LEVEL: 10 CODE:10HEC Length: Full Year

Subject availability: Full Year Pre-requisites: Nil Subject Description:

Unit 1- A: Shelter by Design - Investigates how housing and needs can impact on human behaviour and enhance

wellbeing.

Unit 2: Textiles - Clothing is a necessity for everyday life: an understanding of the way textiles behave and how

best to utilise them can enhance well-being. Theory of textiles is interwoven with practical construction tasks.

Unit 3: Families- Examines the impact different family forms and structures can have on individual

development: Also incorporates designing meals for individual and specific health needs.

This subject

leads to:

Senior Home Economics

N.B. While this subject is ideally suited to students wishing to follow an OP pathway, it is

also very suitable for students wishing to complete study in the Childcare area as well as

Hospitality.

Learning

Experiences:

• Effect of environment on human behaviour

• Study of house plans for different needs

• Finances options for homes

• Interior design and planning

• Changing roles and family structures

• Health promoting foods and preparation for differing needs

• Practical construction tasks for interior design and textile items

Assessment Theory testing for each unit of work.

2 items – 1 interior design project, 1 textile construction project

Practical cookery exam in unit 3

2 assignments – 1 food based, 1 textile based.

This subject

caters to:

Students interested in developing more advanced skills in food preparation and textiles

construction as well as those wishing to continue study during Senior schooling.

Resources

Required

Apron

Additional

Costs:

Requirements for practical tasks, related to both foods and textiles studies

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CURRICULUM AREA: HOME ECONOMICS Unit Title: HOSPITALITY- From

Hors D’oeuvres to Petit Fours

YEAR LEVEL: 10 CODE: 10HECC2 Length: Full Year

Subject availability: Full Year Pre-requisites: Nil Subject Description:

This subject includes topics which scaffold into the Senior school subject of a Certificate II in Hospitality. It

involves topics such as-

• Food hygiene

• Kitchen safety

• Menu planning,

• Food preparation skills- knife skills, bakery skills, function planning, food service and presentation

skills, entertaining

This subject

leads to:

Senior Certificate II in Hospitality

N.B. - While this unit has a hospitality direction, it would also provide valuable as a pre-

requisite for Senior Home Economics.

Learning

Experiences:

• Weekly practical tasks based on a variety of themes including- morning and

afternoon teas, barbeques, formal dinners, buffets, party menus etc.

• Food presentation skills.

• Theory associated with practical topics

• Participation in class functions as well as functions providing hospitality services

for the broader school population

Assessment Theory testing each semester.

Continuous weekly practical cookery.

Practical cookery exam each semester.

As assignment each semester.

This subject

caters to:

Students interested in developing more advanced skills in food preparation and service

techniques as well as those wishing to continue further tertiary study in this field.

Resources

Required

Apron

Additional

Costs:

Requirements for practical tasks.

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GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

AND DESIGN

Technology and Design is an area of study that provides both theoretical and practical applications of design,

materials and actual production of project items. These can range from timber boxes, to items of furniture,

project manufacturing, and electronic circuits when studying different types of technological systems.

You will be given the opportunity to use a range of hand and power tools in the vertical curriculum subjects,

which also incorporate making useful items from different materials.

Safety is an important part of Technology and Design, and when you are the workshops you must have solid

leather upper shoes and an apron. Safety spectacles and other safety items required will be supplied by the

College.

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Industrial Technology and Design

CURRICULUM AREA: IND TECH Unit Title: Techno Time

YEAR LEVEL: 8 CODE: 08ITD Length: 8 weeks

Subject availability: Full Year - Rotations Pre-requites: Nil

Subject description: This subject is designed to introduce students to an understanding of the nature of and

the industrial design and the relevant standards required to create a useful and viable product; to understand

and respect workplace health and safety; respond to design challenges and solve problems; select and

manipulate different types of materials to manufacture products; understand, identify and convey graphical

images and drawings to produce products; use tools and equipment; reflect on the association between

technology and society.

This subject

leads to: Year 9 Design and Rule

Learning

Experiences:

Students undertaking the 8 week rotation will be exposed to a range of learning experiences

in a workshop setting that include:

• Safety and hazards in the workshop

• Hand tool identification

• Basic woodworking machine identification

• Introduction to materials

• Shaping and forming timber materials

Assessment • Workshop Safety

• Project Production

• Project evaluation

This subject

caters to:

Resources

Required

Pencil

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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CURRICULUM AREA: IND TECH Unit Title: Design and Rule

YEAR LEVEL: 9 CODE: 09ITD Length: One Semester

Subject availability: Semester 1 & 2 Pre-requites: Nil Subject description: Technology and Design is an area of study that provides both theoretical and practical

applications of design, materials and actual production of project items. These can range from timber boxes,

to items of furniture or design of projects by students that allow students to develop critical thinking skills

through research and analysis.

This subject

leads to:

Year 10 VET Studies or Year 10 Technology Studies

Learning

Experiences:

Project: Drawings, Timber Trinket Box

• Safety and hazards in the workshop

• Hand tool identification

• Basic woodworking and machine identification

• Introduction to materials

• Basic design sketching

• Shaping and forming timber materials

• Production and evaluation procedures

• Calculating quantities of materials

Assessment • Folio – basic drawings, tools and equipment theory

• Project Production

• Project evaluation

This subject

caters to:

Students who have an interest in producing useful projects and development of hand skills

and/or students interested in future studies in Industrial Technology subjects.

Resources

Required

Pencil

Additional

Costs:

Nil

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CURRICULUM AREA: IND. TECHNOLOGY Unit Title: Yr. 10 Technology

Studies

YEAR LEVEL: 10 CODE: 10ITD Length: Full Year

Subject availability: Full Year Pre-requisites: Nil Subject description: This subject encourages learners to be independent and creative problem solvers.

Students explore the role of technology in society from a range of perspectives. They use their imagination

and creativity to develop design solutions and make design and production decisions that demonstrate

consideration of the context, specifications, constraints and management requirements. They understand

how information, materials and systems can be combined in innovative ways in response to real-world

situations.

This subject leads

to:

Senior Technology Studies (OP)

Learning

Experiences:

Project 1: Varied

• Use of hand and power tools

• Occupational Health and Safety Issues

• Communication in the workplace

• Workplace drawings and standards

• Production of projects using timber

• Plan and organise work

Project 2: CO2 Powered Racer

• Investigate the methods of propulsion

• Devise, research and development of plans

• Aerodynamic principles in design

• Engineering principles in design

• Testing of materials and processes

• Shaping and forming materials

• Safety of designed products through ergonomics and end user controls

• Use of Computer Aided Drafting Presentation methods and testing with

predetermined constraints

Assessment Project 1 Assessment:

• Reading and interpreting drawings

• Theoretical Exams

• Teacher Observation

Project 2 Assessment:

• Project planning and development folios

• Working drawings and developmental sketching

• Practical production of desired outcome

• Testing of desired outcome

• Appraisal and logbook

This subject

caters to:

Students who are pursuing careers in the following:

• Architecture

• Surveying

• Engineering

• Industrial Design

• Manufacturing Design

• Trades requiring Design Principles

Resources

Required

Nil


CURRICULUM AREA: IND. TECHNOLOGY Unit Title: Yr. 10 VET Studies

YEAR LEVEL: 10 CODE: 10ITDC2 Length: Full Year

Subject availability: Year 10 Pre-requisites: Nil Subject Description: This subject will give students a foundation that builds skills and knowledge regarding

materials, tools and workshop processes to construct a range of varied projects. It allows students to understand

the safety requirements of a workshop setting when using powered machinery. Students will cover core

competencies of both the construction and furniture making industries which will be recognised in further studies

in the senior years of school.

This subject leads

to:

Senior VET Subjects

• Certificate I in Construction

• Certificate II in Furniture Making

Learning

Experiences:

Areas of Study may include:

• Occupational Health and Safety Issues

• Communication in the workplace.

• Workplace drawings and standards.

• Production of projects using timber

• Hand and power tools use.

• Plan and Organise work

Assessment • Completion of class projects

• Reading and interpreting drawings

• Theory Books (Competency Based Assessment)

• Teacher Observation

This subject caters

to:

Students who are pursuing careers in the following:

• Trade related careers such as:

� Carpentry

� Plumbing

� Cabinet Making

� Tiler

� Roofer

Resources

Required

Nil


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