The Years 7 to 8 Curriculum supports the Middle P{hase of Learning and is designed to facilitate a smooth transition into secondary school whist introducing the students to a broad base of subjects. The curriculum is structured around Core subjects and Specialist/Elective subjects.
In Years 7 to 8, the programs of study are based on the Australian Curriculum. The Religious Education Program is based on the Archdiocesan Religious Education Guidelines.
To support the transition of students into Secondary School, Year 7 features a Core Teacher Model where a Core Teacher teaches English and Science to a Core Class and another Core Teacher teaches Maths and Science. This provides additional contact with a trusted adult, reduces the number of teachers, supports relationship building and differentiation and reduces movement.
Years 7 to 8 (Middle Phase) Curriculum Overview
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All Years 7 and 8 students are part of a vertical Pastoral Care (PC) group.
The PC group meet each morning to start the day, receive daily messages and have the roll marked. CORE (Whole Year)
| Religious Education English Mathematics | Science
Health & Physical Education & Sport Humanities and Social Science Personal Development |
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SPECIALIST ROTATIONAL SUBJECTS Year 7 take each subject on a Term Rotation Year 8 self-select two subjects each Semester
| Design Technologies (Food Specialisation)
Design Technologies (Materials & Engineering) Digital Technologies
Drama
| Music Spanish Visual Art
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