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Marryatville High School Curriculum Guide 2014 HeadingContents Principal’s Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 2 General Information .............................................................................................................................................. 3 Special Interest Music ............................................................................................................................................ 4 Special Interest Tennis ............................................................................................................................................ 5 International Programs........................................................................................................................................... 6 Co-Curricular Program .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Year 8 Curriculum ................................................................................................................................................. 8 Year 9 Curriculum ................................................................................................................................................ 9 Year 10 Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................ 10 Subjects Offered in Year 8 - 10 ............................................................................................................................ 11 The SACE ........................................................................................................................................................... 12 Flexible Learning Options .................................................................................................................................... 15 Post School Pathways .......................................................................................................................................... 17 Stage 1 subjects .................................................................................................................................................. 20 Stage 2 subjects .................................................................................................................................................. 21 The Visual Arts: Art and Design ............................................................................................................................ 22 Drama................................................................................................................................................................ 27 Music ................................................................................................................................................................. 30 Digital Technologies ............................................................................................................................................. 35 Design and Technologies ...................................................................................................................................... 37 English ............................................................................................................................................................... 40 English as a Second Language / English as an Alternative Language or Dialect ....................................................... 44 Intensive Secondary English Courses (ISEC) ........................................................................................................... 46 Home Economics ................................................................................................................................................. 47 Physical Education ............................................................................................................................................... 51 Tennis ................................................................................................................................................................. 54 Languages .......................................................................................................................................................... 56 Mathematics ....................................................................................................................................................... 61 Science ............................................................................................................................................................... 64 Humanities and Social Sciences ............................................................................................................................ 68 Business Education .............................................................................................................................................. 72 Cross Disciplinary Subjects .................................................................................................................................. 74 Workplace Practices ............................................................................................................................................ 75 East Adelaide Schools’ Cluster VET Programs ........................................................................................................ 76 - 1 - - 1 - Principal’s Introduction Marryatville High School is an innovative and exciting school offering a diverse curriculum in a learning environment that promotes academic excellence and supports all students in reaching their potential. The wide range of specialist programs including a Music Program, an International Program, a Special Interest Tennis Program and an extensive Co- curricular Program makes Marryatville High School a dynamic educational environment which helps to develop well-rounded and engaged students. Marryatville High School is accredited by the Council of International Schools. Our major challenge as a school community is to anticipate and meet the needs of future learners. We have a vision for a future Marryatville High School, developed with key stakeholders, included in our Guiding Principles, to provide excellence in student-centred 21st Century Learning in a global context. 21st Century learners at Marryatville High School value personalised, student-centred learning, want to learn cooperatively and expect digitally rich pedagogy. They want to represent their understandings in a variety of ways with 24/7 access to resources and support materials, expect trust and respect in a safe, secure learning environment that will enable them to become global citizens. Our Guiding Principles, embraced by our community, provide the Marryatville High School benefits from excellent community framework for us to meet the needs of future learners. The Marryatville support with a number of industry partnerships and strong High School community is proud of its special programs, academic community alliances. Members of the Governing Council excellence, achievements, International outlook, extra-curricular work closely with staff and students to ensure that the school activities and the natural environment in which the school stands. has a clear strategic focus on teaching and learning. The We are committed to achievement, inclusivity, diversity, well-being Student Representative Council ensures that student voice and collaboration. Our purpose is to: is an important component of our decision-making. The • research and apply strategies that create a positive, Old Scholars, Parents & Friends Committee, the Eden Park challenging and engaging learning culture. Gardening Group, the Sports Council and Friends of Music • provide the means by which our students can develop the work enthusiastically to support our school. pathway to achieve their goals. • pursue and create opportunities for students to become actively Graduates leave Marryatville High School with an aware of cultural and international influences in their lives. understanding of the value of life-long learning and the • develop and apply holistic strategies to support student attributes required for being responsible members of society. wellbeing. • foster productive partnerships of the school with parents, Students are encouraged to use this Curriculum Guide to select students and the community. a program which will give them every chance of achieving their goals. In preparing 21st Century learners for their place in the global community we will ensure that they: Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you require • have the motivation to learn, think creatively, critically and further information. independently. • achieve their personal best. • are actively involved in making informed decisions about Mark Leahy their own learning and future pathways. Principal • have the capacity to form positive and respectful working relationships. • avail themselves of the resources that assist in the development of the confidence and capabilities for entry into the broader community. • have an understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures throughout the world. • are supported in their learning through partnerships with parents and the community – both local and global. - 2 - Back to contents General Information Purpose of