Curriculum Years 7 & 8
English
Developing critical thinking skills is the focus of the English program. Students learn that language serves various purposes, including informing, persuading, entertaining, and instructing. They refine their oral communication skills in both formal and informal settings, while also developing their abilities in listening, reading, viewing, speaking, writing, and creating.
Humanities
Developing knowledge and an understanding of human societies, cultures and environments is the focus of Humanities. Through their studies of History, Geography, Civics and Economics, students learn how the past, and the present, influences and shape different cultures. They also learn to examine the reliability of historical evidence and gain geospatial skills by learning to read and interpret maps.
Lote
The LOTE program is designed to develop an awareness and appreciation of the Italian language and culture, topics include basic grammar, greetings and self-introduction as well as being able understand and respond to questions. This subject also enhances students’ literacy skills.
Mathematics
Our teaching methods enable students to apply mathematical skills to everyday contexts. They become proficient in understanding, fluency, problem solving and reasoning in a mathematical context. Topics include integers, linear and nonlinear equations, algebra, statistics and probability, geometric reasoning and financial maths.
Health
Students work individually and collaboratively to discuss harm minimisation strategies for adolescents. They learn how to research and present information about alcohol, drugs and other social risks, as well as the physical, emotional and social development of adolescents.
Physical Education
Activities and games strive to develop students’ fundamental motors skills of striking, throwing and catching. They work as individuals, as well as in groups and teams, to improve these skills and overall fitness.
Science
Students learn practical laboratory skills, as well as how to be safe in a lab and ways to present their results and findings in detailed reports. They investigate diverse topics, including the periodic table, and explore how electrical circuits work through experimentation.
Arts and Technology
Using a variety of mediums and techniques, students create two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) artworks.
Food Technology
Through Food Technology, students investigate, design, produce and evaluate food while learning good safety and preparation techniques. They explore a range of cooking methods and are taught the skills needed to develop their own meal plans.
Drama
Enabling students to express their creativity and improve their confidence and communication skills are fundamentals of our drama course. We also provide a grounding in the key theoretical and practical elements of drama and performance.
Textiles
Creativity is at the forefront of Textiles as students create a product to their own design specifications. They also learn how to operate a sewing machine.
Visual Communication
Students experiment with imaginative and innovative ways to generate ideas and manipulate arts elements, principles and or conventions. They view and discuss mixed media collages created by various artists, and design and plan their own artwork based on a specific theme.
Music
The fundamentals of rhythm, melody, harmony, form, expression and style are explored in music. Students learn about the practical and theoretical components used to make various styles of music.
LEAP (Years 7 & 8)
The Learning Enhancement Academic Program (LEAP) is offered to highly able students and is designed to challenge and enhance knowledge and understanding and create higher order skills in literacy and numeracy. Students are selected for LEAP according to test results and teacher recommendations.
Year 7 Co-ordinator
Ally Gercken
Email. ally.gercken@education.vic.
Year 8 Co-ordinator
Luke Mallamaci
Email. luke.mallamaci@education.
Middle School Leader
Lina Fantini
Email. lina.fantini@education.vic.
Elie Sukkar
Email. elie.sukkar@education.vic.