YEAR 8-10 P 08 8645 8844 F 08 8645 0057 CURRICULUM E [email protected] HANDBOOK 2020
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www.whyallahs.sa.edu.au Whyalla High School A Year 8 -10 School 20 Broadbent Terrace, Whyalla SA 5600 YEAR 8-10 P 08 8645 8844 F 08 8645 0057 CURRICULUM E [email protected] HANDBOOK 2020 Department for Education T/A South Australian Government Schools CRICOS Provider number: 00018A RESPECT INCLUSION RELATIONSHIPS LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT Contents A message from the Principal ........................................................................................................................3 Recommendations for Subject Selection ........................................................................................................4 Care Group and Learning Centre ...................................................................................................................8 Bookwork Standards ......................................................................................................................................9 Be You .........................................................................................................................................................10 School Counselling ......................................................................................................................................11 Instrumental Music ......................................................................................................................................12 Personal Learning Plan (PLP) .....................................................................................................................13 Work Experience .........................................................................................................................................14 School Musical Production ..........................................................................................................................15 Year 8 Urban Camp Experience ..................................................................................................................16 Year 9 Adventure Camp ..............................................................................................................................17 Year 9 Melbourne Tour ...............................................................................................................................18 Year 10 Snow Tour ......................................................................................................................................19 Year 10 Futures Camp .................................................................................................................................20 English .......................................................................................................................................................21 Languages .................................................................................................................................................. 24 Humanities and Social Sciences ..................................................................................................................26 Mathematics ................................................................................................................................................32 Science ...................................................................................................................................................... 36 STEM ......................................................................................................................................................... 39 Health and Physical Education ....................................................................................................................41 South Australian Aboriginal Secondary Training Academy (SAASTA) ............................................................48 Home Economics ........................................................................................................................................50 Technologies ................................................................................................................................................55 The Arts ..................................................................................................................................................... 61 Term Dates 2020 Term 1 28 January to 9 April Term 2 27 April to 3 July Term 3 20 July to 25 September Term 4 12 October to 11 December Contact Details Administration 08 8645 8844 Fax 08 8645 0057 Email [email protected] Website www.whyallahs.sa.edu.au Address 20 Broadbent Terrace, Whyalla SA 5600 - 1 - - 1 - A message from the Principal Vision Whyalla High School is a high performing middle school that improves learning achievement, wellbeing and pathways for children and young people in Whyalla. Purpose To provide The Whyalla High School Curriculum Handbook an engaging, provides you with an overview of school programs stimulating, success- and subjects we offer in 2020. oriented learning The Middle School model at Whyalla High School provides students in Years 8-10 with a deep and personalised connection with core subjects environment where (English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences), all students feel safe, supplemented by a wide range of experiential and optional subjects that ensure complete engagement with the Australian Curriculum. We aim happy, supported to provide opportunities for every child to achieve success in the core and challenged to subjects and explore personal strengths through a diverse curriculum. achieve to the best The Australian Curriculum sets out the core knowledge, understanding, skills and general capabilities important for all Australian students. of their ability. It describes the learning entitlement of students as a foundation for their future learning, growth and active participation in the Australian Our Improvement Priorities; community. It makes clear what all young Australians should learn as Increase and maintain student’s they progress through schooling. It is the foundation for high quality achievement in writing from teaching to meet the needs of all Australian students. The general year 7 to year 9. capabilities include literacy, numeracy, information technology, critical and creative thinking, personal and social competence, moral and Increase and maintain student ethical behaviours and intercultural understandings. Cross Curriculum achievement in all subjects. Perspectives focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and Increase and maintain reading cultures, Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia and Sustainability. achievement of Aboriginal and/ Topics within each learning area are designed to enhance the or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) curriculum and develop expert learners through authentic students. personalisation and connection for all learners. I encourage you to work together in partnership between school and home to make subject selections that build towards a successful transition to further study and working life. Mrs Tricia Richman Principal - 3 - Back to Contents Recommendations for Subject Selection During Care Group sessions, teachers help students to make their subject selections. The Leadership Team are always available to advise students on particular pathways and subject choices. When selecting a subject: • It is important to consider possible future pathways based on your current progress reports as well as your personal aspirations and capabilities. • Be aware of the subject selection process. Always rank your experiential subject selections in order of preference as it is not always possible to be placed in your first experiential subject. • When thinking about your future pathway, consider the possibilities of university entry, TAFE enrolment and employment. • Refer to each of the subject specific flow charts. If you need further information about a specific subject, speak to the contact person listed for that subject. • Ensure that you seek information and advice about your subject choices. The more information that you have, the more informed you will be to make subject selections. This gives you the best chance of achieving your personal goals. Back to Contents - 4 - Year 8 Subjects Learning Area Subject Length of time Core English 1 year Subjects Mathematics 1 year Compulsory Science 1 year Humanities and History Social Sciences Geography 1 year (combined) Economics and Business Civics and Citizenship Health and Physical Sport 1 semester Education Movement Languages Language 1 term Arts Performing Arts Experiential (Music, Drama, Dance) 1 term each Subjects Students will experience Visual Art 1 term each of the Experiential Subjects to prepare them Technologies Design & Technology/STEM 1 term each for subject selection processes. Home Economics Textiles 1 term each Food Technology Plus 35 mins Care Group per day. - 4 - - 5 - Back to Contents Year 9 Subjects Year 10 Subjects Learning Area Subject Length of time Core English 1 year Subjects Mathematics 1 year Compulsory Science 1 year Humanities and History Social Sciences Geography 1 year (combined) Economics and Business Civics and Citizenship Health and Physical Sport 1 semester Education Movement Experiential Arts Visual Arts - Creative Processes Subjects Visual Arts - Elements of Art Students need to select Drama A three subject choices and 1 semester each reserve preferences. Drama B Music A Music B Technologies Land Rover 4x4 Technology Challenge Robotics 1 semester each Workshop