The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 2 the POWER of 9 COURSE HANDBOOK 2022

THE POWER OF 9 COURSE HANDBOOK 2022

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Return to index 1 Welcome to Year 9 at Hutchins 4 ʺ French 39

Our Guiding Statements 7 ʺ Game Making 39

Expectations 8 ʺ Health and Wellbeing 40

Service Learning 9 ʺ History and Religious Studies 40

Leadership 10 ʺ Mathematics 41

Power of 9 Personal Report 10 ʺ Film and Media 41

Challenge Report 12 ʺ Music 43

Academic awards in Year 9 14 ʺ Personal Investing 43

The Nettlefold Library – Senior School 16 ʺ Philosophy 44

Your Power of 9 course 20 ʺ Science 44

Your Challenge 21 ʺ Visual Arts and Media 45

Challenge descriptions 25 ʺ Year 9 Academic Support 45

ʺ Global Challenge – Fiji 26 Assessment of your course 46

ʺ Port Davey Challenge 26 GETTING ADVICE ʺ Indigenous Australia Challenge 29 Choosing your course 51 ʺ Island Challenge 30 Advice to parents/carers 52 ʺ Tasmanian Aboriginal Culture Challenge 30 Information for international students 53

Your subjects 33 Contacts 54

Subject descriptions 34 The Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Learning Pathway 57 ʺ Athlete Performance 34

ʺ Building Connections 34

ʺ Chinese 35

ʺ Designer Maker 36

ʺ Drama Technique 36

ʺ English 37

ʺ English as an Additional Language or Dialect 38

DISCLAIMER The information and advice in this handbook have been prepared in good faith and information is correct at the time of printing. It is emphasised however, that decisions related to career choice and the selection of the Challenge and subjects should be informed by consultation with parents/carers, the Co-ordinator of Power of 9, the Head of Teaching and Learning, Course Counsellors, mentors and subject teachers. Final responsibility rests with parents as to the suitability of their son’s choices. THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 2 THE POWER OF 9 COURSE HANDBOOK 2022

THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL 71 Nelson Road, Sandy Bay, Tasmania 7005 Australia PO Box 254, Sandy Bay, Australia 7006 T (03) 6221 4200 [email protected] www.hutchins.tas.edu.au

The Hutchins School Board as established by The Christ College Act 1926 ABN 91 133 279 291 CRICOS 00478F Welcome to Year 9 at Hutchins

Welcome to Year 9 at Hutchins. What It is our view an exciting year you have ahead of you! that you should The development of purpose is the be challenged most important part of a young person’s and extended, life journey. We are passionate about offered success your personal and social development, in worthwhile equipping you with skills for life and learning activities, helping you explore your purpose in life. and be given the opportunity to take responsibility for your journey. There is also As you move through this year our aim, an expectation for you to be involved in and through the Power of 9, is to encourage make a difference to your community. and assist you in developing the skills, the passion, the positive attitudes and This handbook is designed to help you values and forms of knowledge necessary make informed choices about your learning for planning your pathway and being pathway through the first year of Senior successful through Years, 10, 11, 12 School. In order to make the most of this and beyond. opportunity you need to start planning. You can count on our support and that of The School recognises differences in each your parents or carers to help you develop of you and with it your needs and ways and implement your plan. For it to be most of learning. Hence we offer a variety of effective there is work for you to do as well. learning experiences and challenges. Year 9 is a great opportunity for you to explore I wish you well as you explore the new a range of new and exciting possibilities. possibilities and responsibilities that We encourage you to get involved and take this exciting year brings. Pack your spirit advantage of many of these opportunities. of adventure and seize the opportunities What you do matters and our plans and that await! expectations for you are clearly outlined Mr Shane McAloon on the following pages. Co-ordinator of Power of 9

THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 4

Please read this handbook carefully, listen to advice and have conversations with the people who can help – your mentor, your teachers and, importantly, your parents/carers.

Return to index 5 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 6 Our Guiding Statements

Our Vision Our Faith

Hutchins provides an inspirational A Christian life, as a response to Jesus education where each student strives Christ, is commended and encouraged at to achieve their personal best and is Hutchins. We express our Christian values willing to serve their community as an by welcoming and respecting members of informed and active citizen. all faiths, beliefs and traditions. Our Mission Our Motto

Hutchins is an Anglican school whose Vivit Post Funera Virtus – Character Lives supportive learning community works on After Death – What you do matters. together to nurture character of boys. Our Values

As a community, we aspire to be people of integrity who act with humility, kindness, courage and respect.

Return to index 7 Expectations

A Hutchins education is more than just • Be responsible for your actions qualifying for entry to university. It is about • Show respect for yourself and others continuing to learn and acquiring the • Take advantage of opportunities knowledge and skills for learning, knowing • Complete an hour of study at home how to create and nurture successful each night relationships, being a responsible citizen, • Create your personal portfolio (such as being accountable for what you do and being certificates, awards and best work) the best person you can be. • Work with the Careers Counsellor to commence your pathway plan To successfully approach and • Have a conversation with your mentor complete Year 9: and Chaplain, Reverend Lee Weissel, • Participate fully in your Power of 9 who oversees Service Learning about course (Challenge and subjects) how you may have a positive impact on • Participate fully in your compulsory the community through Service Learning co-curricular program • Talk with your mentor, Head of House, • Participate fully in your House program Head of Senior School and senior • Participate in your academic review that students about how you may play a addresses any gaps in your knowledge leadership role in the School and skills

• Be organised and manage your time wisely

• Come to school on time every day

• Maintain an appropriate standard of dress and appearance

• Take responsibility for your learning

• Follow the guidelines for academic integrity and the use of the School’s computer network

THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 8 Service Learning

Service Learning sees you taking what you COMMUNITY SERVICE have learnt in the classroom and applying Here you can be involved with aid it in quality community service activities. organisations to help with their programs: It involves engaging with community the Relay for Life, the 40 Hour Famine, partners, making tangible differences and door knocking for the Salvation Army, reflecting on the experience. assisting the aged, belonging to a St John’s Service Learning is a part of every group, leading in youth groups, Scouts Challenge but you can also volunteer and Venturers, participating in the Duke to undertake Service Learning in other of Edinburgh’s International Award and ways as well. We encourage you to talk completing the Challenge. with Reverend Dr Lee Weissel, who co- SELF-INITIATED SERVICE ordinates Service Learning in the Senior School, and take part in serving others. Here you are encouraged to look for needs in the community that you can address, Service Learning in Year 9 contributes to the e.g. being a home carer, helping with elderly achievement of the Senior School Service neighbours, training with St John’s, tree Award. You can volunteer in several ways: planting and cleaning up a littered area. HOUSE AND SCHOOL SERVICE

Here you can be involved in such areas as taking part in games and working with younger boys at lunchtime in the Early Learning Centre (ELC) and Junior School, helping on camps and in the library, taking part in Open Day, performing outside school hours in orchestra, band and choir, umpiring and coaching.

Return to index 9 Leadership Power of 9 Personal Report

All Year 9 students have the opportunity to In keeping with the School’s values, work together and demonstrate leadership expectations and aims the Senior School skills through their Challenge. strives to have you:

Other opportunities also exist for • develop a realistic knowledge of self you to apply for established roles or • be of sound spiritual and moral values to use your initiative in creating and • show tolerance and respect for others developing new ones. • be caring of our local and global environments Demonstrating outstanding leadership • build and maintain lifelong friendships skills within the ethical framework of the • display qualities such as integrity, School is recognised. This might be an flexibility, reliability and empathy appointment to the SRC at Years 9–11, being • develop skills in independence, self- involved in lunchtime activities in the ELC motivation, leadership and co-operation and Junior School or contributing to your • participate in a range of physical and House Executive. appropriate risk-taking activities If you wish to be considered for a • be responsible for your own health leadership position you could talk to either and safety. your Assistant Head of Senior School or the The House system, at the heart of Senior Head of Senior School directly. School pastoral care, reinforces these principles and the relationships you develop with your mentor and Assistant Head of Senior School can have a profound effect on your progress: academically, personally, culturally and spiritually.

THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 10 As part of helping you develop in these 7. Respond positively to reviewing your areas you will receive a Personal Report academic progress. Assessment will completed by your mentor or Assistant be on a scale from ‘Yet to Emerge’ Head of Senior School at both the mid-year to ‘Well Developed’ with your reporting period and at the end of the year. development monitored from one Both of these reports will: reporting period to the next

• benchmark you against various THE COMMENT criteria, and The written comment by your mentor • provide comments written by your and Assistant Head of Senior School is a mentor or Head of House. personal comment to you and is a reflection THE OUTCOMES on you as a person, on your personal growth These outcomes represent the major and development. attributes that you are expected to develop It may include comments about: as you journey through the Senior School. • How positive and motivated you are and You will be assessed against how you: whether you demonstrate a sense of purpose 1. Demonstrate initiative, leadership • Your kindness, courtesy and tolerance and co-operation and how respectful you are of others 2. Participate enthusiastically in your • The extent to which you display integrity, House program reliability and empathy 3. Show care in your personal appearance • Your honesty and whether you act with 4. Build positive social relationships moral and ethical integrity with others • Your ability to make wise and 5. Are punctual to school and House informed decisions activities • Whether you accept responsibility for 6. Seek and take the opportunities the decisions you make available to you • Suggested course of action in the remainder of your journey through the Senior School

Return to index 11 Challenge Report

At the conclusion of their Challenge term all Year 9 students will receive a written report providing feedback on their performance throughout term.

Students will be assessed against the following criteria:

1. Develop a sense of self-awareness

2. Demonstrate self-management skills

3. Develop a sense of social awareness

4. Demonstrate social management skills

The report will also provide assessment on the student's behavior and attitude and provide a personal comment written by Power of 9 staff reflecting upon personal growth and development throughout the term.

THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 12 Return to index 13 Academic awards in Year 9

Certificates of Speech Night Awards for Academic Effort Academic Commitment These awards are presented at the end of These awards are presented to students for each semester to students who have shown exceptional commitment to their academic outstanding commitment to their academic studies. The prizes are based on a student’s studies through their ratings against the final ratings against the behaviour and behaviour and attitude criteria. attitude criteria from his final reports at the end of each term. Certificates of Academic Achievement Speech Night Awards for These awards are presented at the end of Academic Achievement each semester to students who have shown These are awarded for exceptional academic outstanding achievement in their academic performance. These include awards for: studies through their ratings against the • Dux subject criteria at any level of difficulty. • SRC Prize for Academic Excellence

• Academic Merit Certificates of Academic Excellence The prizes are based on a student’s final ratings against the subject and Challenge These awards are presented at the end criteria from his reports at the end of each of each semester to students who have semester. Students achieving these awards shown outstanding achievement in their are also granted ‘Academic Letters’ which academic studies through their ratings allows for recognition of the achievements against the subject criteria at the highest on their blazer. level of difficulty.

THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 14 Matthew Groom Prize for the most outstanding Power of 9 student in the Challenge This prize is awarded at Speech Night to the student in Power of 9 who shows significant performance and commitment to and personal growth through his Challenge.

Return to index 15 The Nettlefold Library – Senior School

The Nettlefold Library is located on the The physical and digital collections of the first floor of the H D Baldwin Wing. It library are tailored to support the Years caters for the information needs of all 9–12 school curriculum across all subject students and staff and provides a Senior areas. The staff work closely with classroom School study centre. teachers to determine the current and future information needs of the whole school Opening hours community. Library services and activities

Monday to Thursday 8.10am–5.00pm support the teaching and learning of ICT Friday 8.10am–4.00pm competencies and information literacy skills. (Except for recess on Mondays) A particular focus is on academic integrity, digital literacy and e-safety. Library staff Services and facilities Mrs Kate Reid, Head of Library • The library maintains a small collection Ms Bonnie Jones, Library Technician of fiction and non-fiction books at the Marieville Esplanade Campus for student use during their Challenge term

• 24/7 access to the library via the catalogue and library intranet pages

• Access to two digital e-platforms: Overdrive and Wheelers for ebooks and audiobooks

• Training in federated searching and the use of subscription databases such as Britannica Online, EBSCO or Trove through the library’s intranet pages

• Chromebooks

• Extensive video-on-demand with Clickview at home and school

THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 16 • Borrowing for books, magazines, • Support for and teaching of the Harvard, DVDs, ebooks and audiobooks APA and MLA systems referencing

• Two-week borrowing periods on and bibliography creation for all forms loan items of information – digital or otherwise,

• Book displays, genre lists and author including the self-directed use of anti- focus displays to promote reading plagiarism software

for pleasure • Skills development sessions targeting

• Training in the use of the online library the search for and use of digital catalogue from school or home information through advanced search

• Individual subject pathfinders on techniques, discussion of alternative Lib Guides to support the use of search engines, and methods for academic information effective note-taking

• A process for students to request • Enrolment with the post Year 10 Step Up book purchases, helping to maintain program at the University of Tasmania

a relevant and contemporary range • Extensive word processing support with of reading materials aligned with photocopying, colour printing, thermal students’ interests and ring binding and laminating

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COURSE HANDBOOK POWER OF 9

Return to index 19 Your Power of 9 course

In his letter of welcome at the Your Power of 9 course is designed with beginning of this handbook this in mind and consists of two parts: Mr McAloon wrote of the 1. your Challenge which you study for importance of helping you one term, and develop and begin to explore 2. your subjects which you study for your purpose in life. three terms.

Your purpose

Your challenge

Your subjects

THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 20 Your Challenge

This year you undertake one term of study The skills you will develop will include: at the Marieville Esplanade Campus that • Flexibility will challenge you in a number of ways • Tolerance – academically, physically, socially and • Problem-solving cognitively. You are given the opportunity to engage in controlled risk-taking and to • Resourcefulness learn more about working effectively as • Self-reliance and independence part of a team as you look at yourself and • Teamwork at the world at large. Each Challenge occurs at a different time during the year. The Challenge consists of two phases:

1. The Experience

2. The Expedition

The The The Experience Expedition Challenge

Return to index 21 Your Experience Your Experience is a series of experiential learning activities built around a number of themes:

Life skills

Environmental Spirituality awareness

Your Experience

Values Leadership

Personal management

LIFE SKILLS – developing the resilience, PERSONAL MANAGEMENT – developing planning, and teamwork skills necessary the skills in personal organisation, to make decisions and take responsibility domestic life, physical and mental health for your actions. and careers to act with confidence as you face major transitions in your life. SPIRITUALITY – exploring the spiritual dimension, about belief and faith, the VALUES LEARNING – examining core power of stillness and silence and values and the importance of relationships approaching the ‘big questions’ of life. that underpin a life of purpose.

LEADERSHIP – developing the skills to ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS – critically make the world a better place, being evaluating our behaviour so we can develop prepared to lead and be led. and manage a more sustainable world.

THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 22 Your Expedition In this phase you will experience the exhilaration of personal achievement through involvement in a journey of exploration and discovery unique to your Challenge.

You will experience the sights, sounds, smells and sensations of activities and environments very different from what you are used to. Your Expedition has four phases:

Preparing Participating Evaluating Celebrating

Preparing for your Expedition involves developing the skills required to complete the Challenge, completing expedition skill activities at a training camp and participating in the fundraising for the community service project unique to your Challenge. This culminates in a two-week expedition, purposely designed and unique to each Challenge. Upon your return you will reflect on your participation and evaluate it from a personal and group perspective. You will be asked to think about what you have learnt and its value to you. The final stage is to celebrate the learning of yourself and your team and create a story space to share this with your parents, carers and friends.

Return to index 23 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 24 Challenge descriptions

Each Challenge is subsidised by the School but in individual cases there will be a levy to cover the significant and unique travel components. Your choices

There are six different Challenges from which to choose:

1. Global Challenge

2. Port Davey Challenge

3. Tiwi Island Challenge

4. Central Australia Challenge

5. Island Challenge

6. Tasmanian Aboriginal Cultural Challenge

Return to index 25 GLOBAL CHALLENGE – FIJI Due to the overseas travel component, parents/carers are advised that there is This Challenge is an amazing cultural a levy of between $3,000 and $3,500 for immersion experience taking you to a this Challenge. side of Fiji very few foreigners ever get to see. You will be welcomed into your Fijian This Challenge is dependent upon no family through traditional ceremony and travel restrictions being in place at the then join with them for 12 days of life in scheduled time of the trip and sufficient the Highlands. You will hike ancient trails student interest. to epic waterfalls, learn warrior dances, and provide the fare for a traditional feast PORT DAVEY CHALLENGE by working on the farm, fishing in the The ultimate wilderness challenge! Walk rivers and joining local hunting parties. one of the world’s premier wilderness treks You also enjoy an opportunity to connect in the pristine Port Davey area of Southern with primary school aged students at Tasmania and sail the high seas aboard the Nasivikoso Village School and make sail training brigantine Windeward Bound. friends with students your own age from You will see and feel the power of the Navosa Central College by participating Southern Ocean, traverse the mighty in educational, cultural and sporting Ironbound Range and be inspired by the activities. During this time you learn about beauty of the South Coast. The beaches, the language, history and richness of forests and waterways of this remote area traditional Fijian village life. Villages in will change you. this part of Fiji are largely vehicle-free and You will undertake community service on without electricity, hot water or modern behalf of the National Parks and Wildlife conveniences, but perhaps the most Service and then bushwalk along the South striking difference is the generosity of the Coast Track to Cockle Creek. If you are up locals and the community spirit. You will for this sort of extreme adventure, then this come back inspired to be more connected Challenge is for you. to each other, the environment you live in, your family, and community. Parents/carers are advised that there is a $1,000 levy to charter the Windeward We partner with Destination Dreaming Bound for this Challenge. a non-profit organisation that works with schools to create sustainable community partnerships that teach young people about global citizenship, self-awareness and social justice.

THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 26 Return to index 27 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 28 TIWI ISLAND CHALLENGE CENTRAL AUSTRALIA

The Tiwi Island Challenge takes in a week of CHALLENGE cultural visits and sightseeing from Darwin The Central Australia Challenge is based at as well as a week in the Tiwi Islands at the Yipirinya, an independent indigenous township of Pularumpi on Melville Island. school in Alice Springs. The children attend This Challenge involves working with local school from the camps that surround Alice schools and elders. Enjoy the spoils of a Springs. The model of learning is two ways – tropical lifestyle as you learn traditional ways they learn English and their own of fishing, hunting and living in a remote indigenous language. community. We visit Litchfield National Park, You will assist the children with reading, camp under the starts and join in with local working, writing and maths. You will cook community schools along the way. As well and provide them with meals each day. as developing a deeper understanding of You will be immersed in the culture and these unique communities and cultures, experience of Indigenous communities. we will also look for ways in which we can You will also travel to Uluru, Watarrka and support schools and communities through the Kata Tjuta to experience the cultural awareness raising and fundraising. significance of these ancient and spiritual A commitment to fundraising for the places. During visits to these magnificent community service project is fundamental sites you will experience sunrise and sunset to this Challenge. Because of the travel views of Uluru, campfire dinners and stories component parents are advised that there under the stars. is a levy of between $1,300 to $1,500 for A commitment to fundraising for the this Challenge. community service project is fundamental This Challenge will be dependent upon to this Challenge. Because of the travel no travel restrictions being in place at the component parents are advised that there scheduled time of the trip and sufficient is a levy of between $1,300 to $1,500 for student interest. this Challenge.

This Challenge will be dependent upon no travel restrictions being in place at the scheduled time of the trip and sufficient student interest.

Return to index 29 ISLAND CHALLENGE TASMANIAN ABORIGINAL

The Island Challenge will present you with CULTURE CHALLENGE a real-life adventure through a problem- The Tasmanian Aboriginal Culture solving, multi-sport team challenge. It will Challenge will allow you to discover the involve an extended stay in Tasmania’s depth of traditional cultural knowledge isolated wilderness. You will experience present here within our home State. By the realities of remoteness and have to be traveling to significant places throughout self-sufficient, self-reliant and also work Tasmania with members of the local as part of a team. Aboriginal community, we will learn the You will begin the Challenge with very stories of the past, understand the present little information and your journey will and look to the future. Experiencing our be ‘discovered’ as you go. It will involve beautiful and wild places through an being outdoors for the majority of your Aboriginal cultural lens will transform and time away and you will be making camp, enrich our connection to the place we call preparing meals and ‘living’ in a variety of home. This journey of discovery will broaden the spectacular environments our island our knowledge and respect for one of the state has to offer. You will have to use world’s oldest living cultures and provide your mind just as much as your physical an opportunity to contribute to our society skills to get through this Challenge. Your through community service with local comfort, success and enjoyment will be organisations and charities. a product of your team’s combined skills There is no levy for this Challenge. and co-operation.

Like the other Challenges there will be a community service component however, unlike the others your itinerary will be a closely guarded secret. If you are prepared to deal with life’s ‘unknowns’ you will thrive in this Challenge.

There is no levy for this Challenge.

THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 30 Return to index 31 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 32 Your subjects

The Hutchins Curriculum is Elective subjects based on the content and standards You also study four elective subjects – for the Australian Curriculum. a mix of creativity, language and performance subjects. Your choices are: Compulsory subjects • Athlete Performance You study the following compulsory • Chinese subjects: • Designer Maker • Building Connections • Drama Technique • English • Film and Media • Health and Wellbeing • French • History and Religious Studies • Game Making • Mathematics • Music • Science • Philosophy

• Personal Investing

• Visual Arts and Media

There are two further electives specifically designed for those students who require specific academic support. Some students may be required or be recommended to choose one of these electives:

• English as an Additional Language or Dialect

• Year 9 Academic Support

Return to index 33 Subject descriptions

ATHLETE PERFORMANCE BUILDING CONNECTIONS (ELECTIVE) (COMPULSORY)

This subject provides an insight into Building Connections explores the modern the relationship between diet, fitness, concept of ‘career’ which encapsulate wellbeing and sporting performance. It everything we do in life. Students are increases your understanding of what it encouraged to explore and develop self- means to be physically healthy and how knowledge, investigate and research sporting performance can be enhanced. It pathway options, learn about and identify also develops your understanding of human employability and transferable skills, all movement, the human body in action and within the context of the rapidly changing the biomechanical principles involved. Your world of work and individual life goals. aim will be to develop a personal fitness, Areas of study nutrition and sports analysis plan. • Self-knowledge and development

Areas of study • Career investigation and exploration

• Fitness and its components • Skills identification and concept of skill (health and skill based) transferability

• Body systems • Labour market statistics and trends

• Injuries in sport • External drivers of workforce

Faculty Faculty Health and Physical Education Career Education and Vocational Learning

THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 34 CHINESE (ELECTIVE) Areas of study • Communicate with others in spoken and Chinese provides you with the opportunity written Chinese to use and understand Chinese vocabulary, • Increase vocabulary grammar and script to communicate • Practise pronunciation information and attitudes about yourself, • Practise comprehension of written and your relationships with others, schooling spoken Chinese and daily life. Through a range of cultural • Study and compare the grammatical topics you learn and practise conversational structures of Chinese and English Chinese relating to social interactions and • Converse in Chinese including contact real life situations. Through your study with native speakers and role plays of traditional and contemporary Chinese • Study Chinese people: the environments culture you reflect on your own habits and in which they live around the world; their beliefs and make informed comparisons. culture, philosophy and history; food; You develop an understanding of the school routines of students your age; potential to apply your skills in Chinese to transport; shopping habits of teenagers; work, further study, training and leisure. media, music, sport and the arts Performance in conversations, Future Pathways vocabulary, aural and written Students who are studying Chinese in Senior comprehension tests, reading and writing School can take the HSK Chinese Proficiency tasks and research assignments are the Test in Terms 3 and 4 at Hutchins. This is basis of your assessment. an internationally recognised certification which will enable students to benchmark their language level globally and apply for scholarship at Chinese universities.

Faculty English and Modern Languages

Return to index 35 DESIGNER MAKER (ELECTIVE) DRAMA TECHNIQUE (ELECTIVE)

In this subject you design and make Drama deals with communication. All physical objects of use and beauty using activities challenge you to experiment a variety of materials and processes. You with varying forms of communication. are encouraged to be imaginative and Through the study of the elements of apply yourself to many technical graphic drama you develop and present a variety challenges in functional design. Areas of works to assist in the improvement of of study will be guided by the level of confidence, group work, voice and character student interest. development.

Areas of study Areas of study

• Drawing, sketching and CAD techniques • Experiment with the elements of drama: as a means of communicating ideas story sequence, conventions, climax and

• Learning the characteristics of various introduction to character development

materials and systems • Create characters for performance and

• Learning the basic ideas and rules develop performance skills

of design • Present drama works drawing from

• Developing an idea or brief from concept varying stimulus materials

to finished product • Develop strategies to explore dramatic

• Using and caring for basic hand tools, technique and form power tools and machines Faculty • Developing healthy and safe work habits Visual and Performing Arts Faculty Design, Production and Digital Technologies

THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 36 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) Literacy, media, film • Representation, audiences and Year 9 English will give you the opportunity perspectives to practise literacy and information • Language, structure, sound and literacy skills to help you communicate visual choices effectively and confidently. Through • Create engaging representations of a variety of activities you will create people, places, events and ideas and craft imaginative, analytical and persuasive texts and respond to issues Faculty relevant to you. You will study some English and Modern Languages contemporary texts and some classics, including Shakespeare, recognising how events, situations and people can be represented from different perspectives, and draw conclusions about characters, events and key ideas.

Areas of study Language skills, speaking and writing effectively

• Language skills: spelling system, punctuation, meaning and grammar, referencing

• Vocabulary and text organisation

• Express and develop ideas in speaking and writing

Literature, novel, Shakespeare, poetry

• Representation, historical context, ideas and values

• Text structures and language features

• Create literary texts which develop a personal style and make thematic connections with other texts

Return to index 37 ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL • Practise planning, drafting, editing and LANGUAGE OR DIALECT proofreading skills • Develop study skills: independent (ELECTIVE) learning, researching and using English as an Additional Language information from a variety of sources, or Dialect (EALD) is recommended if including ICT you are from a non-English speaking • Practise communicating information background and need to develop and effectively in spoken and written form consolidate your English skills. You Faculty increase the range of strategies you use English and Modern Languages to communicate confidently and effectively and to participate in all aspects of life in Australia, including further education. You develop an understanding of the cultural diversity of Australia and make informed comparisons with other cultures. There is also scope to support your learning in other subjects.

A preliminary assessment determines the appropriate subject stage (Beginning, Intermediate or Advanced) and level for you to study.

Areas of study

• Research and discuss issues: the environment, culture and history of Australia, problems in today’s society and issues in the media

• Respond reflectively and creatively to the themes explored in poetry, short stories, class novels and film

• Develop vocabulary through composing a range of text types including imaginative, analytical, reflective, persuasive and research report

THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 38 FRENCH (ELECTIVE) GAME MAKING (ELECTIVE)

Developing your French as part of the Power Using software programs this subject of 9 program provides you with essential enables you to design computer games skills in a language that are invaluable for with backgrounds, animated graphics travel within the wide-ranging Francophone and use music and sound effects without world. Through a range of cultural topics, learning programming code. These games you practise conversational French, can include simple platform, puzzle, maze, producing filmed sketches in the process, as action, or complex 3D games. well as having regular contact with a native You develop skills and understanding of speaker. Excursions within the Greater game design from concept to completion Hobart area help students to connect with including what a games is and how games the historical and contemporary links work; the different game genres, gameplay between France and Australia. This course modes and game features; create a design aims to help you develop an understanding brief and gameplay (like a screenplay) of how you can apply your skills in French when planning the game; the key media to leisure pursuits, further study or future in producing a game; and how to evaluate employment. a game design, the product and its Areas of study marketing. Learn to be a creator and not

• Study the Francophone world, its culture just a consumer. and history Areas of study • Learn about Francophone students • Design, make and critique your own your age, their school routines, leisure game using Game Maker software pursuits and interests • Produce a game manual incorporating • Develop your spoken French, including screen shots on how to play the game regular contact with a native speaker • Solve multimedia design and • Improve your knowledge of French programming challenges grammar, appreciating how beneficial • Choose and evaluate an existing game it is to understand the mechanics of an from the Game Maker site additional language • Research and write a report about • Develop skills and disciplines that will social issues raised about computer help you with any language you may gameplaying decide to learn in the future, especially those belonging to the ‘Romance’ family Faculty Design, Production and Digital Technologies Faculty English and Modern Languages

Return to index 39 HEALTH AND WELLBEING HISTORY AND RELIGIOUS (COMPULSORY) STUDIES (COMPULSORY)

Each day you will experience a high History and Religious Studies integrates intensity activity to build fitness and the study of history, religion and society improve your physical and mental health. with an emphasis on the development of You also explore a range of health issues. Australia within the context of an advancing modern world. Areas of study These may include: Areas of study

• • Dance The emergence of economic, political

• Games for fitness and social ideas and the movement of

• Running and aerobic fitness peoples in the 18th and 19th centuries • • Weight training The Industrial Revolution • • Food and nutrition Rituals and coming of age • • Health benefits of physical activity World War I • • Mental health and wellbeing The movement of people • • Relationships and sexuality Making a nation • Australian Civics and Citizenship Faculty Health and Physical Education Faculty Humanities and Social Sciences

THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 40 MATHEMATICS (COMPULSORY) FILM AND MEDIA (ELECTIVE)

Students study Year 9 Australian This subject provides hands-on Curriculum Mathematics. This subject experience of how to tell a story using gives you an appreciation of the role of camera movement and different lighting mathematics in society. You acquire skills techniques. It is project-oriented and that will enable you to solve problems in focuses on you creating short films everyday, real life situations and to pursue and other projects to inform, entertain further studies in Mathematics. and persuade. Varying aspects of basic filmmaking will be covered and is an All classes undergo common tests held excellent introduction to to Year 10 Visual at regular intervals in order to measure and Performing Arts subjects. your progress and to help identify priorities for improvement. Areas of study

• Create media works that reflect Areas of study understanding of camera techniques • Algebra • Collaborate to create a group • Geometry film project • Trigonometry • Manipulate film for a specific purpose • Perimeter, area and volume • Create and edit own works for • Probability and statistics an audience Faculty Faculty Mathematics Visual and Performing Arts

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In Year 9 Music, students explore music Personal Investing provides you with as an art form through a guided listening information and experiences about the and evaluation of music and performances process of creating wealth, ways to invest throughout the ages. They continue to and their risks, and the principles of good explore and experiment with music through investment decision-making. composing and performing, developing a Areas of study personal voice as composers, performers • The principles of creating wealth and audience. Students make, manipulate • Developing a financial strategy or plan and respond to music independently and in • Investing in different assets and small groups, building on their own interests their risks and skills as performers and content • Getting started in shares providers while drawing on a range of styles • Playing the ASX Schools Sharemarket and cultures. Game (when available) Areas of study Faculty Students continue to develop their aural Humanities and Social Sciences and theory skills as they build on their understanding and use of the elements of music. They are encouraged to extend their understanding and use of more complex rhythms, vocal and instrumental techniques, compositional devices and performance expression in different forms. Students will explore meaning and interpretation, forms and elements, and social, cultural and historical contexts of music as they make and respond to music in performance work and compositional tasks (including music technology).

Faculty Music

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Philosophy addresses the philosophical This subject challenges you to understand issue: ‘How are we situated in this world?’ the complexity of the changing nature of The overarching themes for the semester the Earth through the study of physics, include: environmental philosophy, ethics, chemistry, biology and geology. You learn mind and body, freedom and nature. We how science affects us in our daily lives, ask questions such as: ‘What do we mean how it enables us to make evidence- when we talk about nature?’, ‘What is the based decisions on social issues and value of the natural, that is, non-human the environment and how it helps us to environment, to us, or in itself?’ and ‘What is understand technology. our place in the natural world?’ Areas of study Faculty You will explore ways in which the human Humanities and Social Sciences body as a system responds to its external environment and the interdependencies between biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems. You will learn about the atom as a system of protons, electrons and neutrons, and how this system can change through nuclear decay. You will investigate how matter can be rearranged through chemical change and be introduced to the concept of the conservation of matter. You will develop your ideas on energy and how it is transferred. You will learn how the theory of plate tectonics explains global features and events in terms of geological activity, continental movement and geological timescales.

Faculty Science

THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 44 VISUAL ARTS AND MEDIA YEAR 9 ACADEMIC SUPPORT (ELECTIVE) (ELECTIVE)

In this subject you acquire design skills Academic Support is available for boys and undertake creative projects using outside of their challenge term. It is a variety of media. Ideas may be drawn offered to guide and assist students from a range of sources. through their curriculum requirements. Consultation and collaboration with Areas of study subject teachers to differentiate These may include: curriculum, expectations and delivery • Creative design will allow increased access to content • Drawing, painting and printmaking and facilitate greater success. • Digital photography

• Sculpture This subject will also focus on developing improved time management Faculty and organisational skills to ensure more Visual and Performing Arts effective communication with subject teachers and meeting of deadlines. The goal being to develop proactive and resilient students who can effectively and responsibly manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

As with all Centre subjects, enrolment is dependent on student needs and therefore negotiated with the Centre staff.

Faculty Centre for Excellence

Return to index 45 Assessment of your course

Challenge and Learning outcomes

Each Challenge and subject has specific criteria against which your performance is assessed. The ratings used are:

A You have an extensive knowledge of content and an excellent capacity to apply knowledge, understanding and skills in new contexts. You are achieving well above the level expected.

B You have a thorough knowledge of content and a strong capacity to apply knowledge, understanding and skills in new contexts. You are achieving above the standard expected.

C You have sufficient knowledge of content and a sound capacity to apply knowledge, understanding and skills in familiar contexts and some unfamiliar contexts. You are achieving at the standard expected.

D You have basic knowledge of content. You have a minimal capacity to apply knowledge, understanding and skills in a familiar context. Your achievement is approaching the standard expected.

E Work submitted does not meet the minimum standard.

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Your teacher will also assess your work practice and attitude. The assessment is against four criteria:

• Engagement with learning

• Effort

• Task completion

• Conduct

The ratings used are: VG Very Good G Good NI Needs Improvement AR At Risk

The standards for these ratings can be obtained from your teacher. Australian Curriculum achievement standard

All subjects that are currently part of the Australian Curriculum will be assessed against the relevant standard.

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GETTING ADVICE

Return to index 49 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 50 Choosing your course

Think about your choices with 5. Participate actively in the the following points in mind: Power of 9 Course Choice Evening and obtain more information from 1. Ask yourself these questions: the Co-ordinator of Power of 9, • Which Challenge really captures co-ordinators of the four Challenges, my imagination? Heads of Faculty and other teachers

• What are my interests and hobbies? 6. Make your choices: • What have I never experienced • List two Challenges in order of before? preference • What am I good at or do I find • Choose six electives interesting? • You will only study four of these • Which subjects will provide a good electives throughout the year background for further study in Year 10 and beyond? 7. Submit your Course Choice form by the due date, Sunday 15 August 2021 2. Read the descriptions carefully 8. Receive notification of your course 3. Talk with your current teachers about your strengths and interests 9. Changes to your course once it is confirmed must be discussed and 4. Talk with your parents, carers and friends approved by the Dean of Studies and Learning Analytics, Career Education and Vocational Learning Officer and your parents/carers

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Year 9 is a key transition year and in You can assist your son in this important keeping with your son’s growing sense of process by: independence and developing maturity • Discussing the course choice process more will be demanded of him especially with him and negotiating your role in accepting responsibility, being • Allowing him to be more independent and accountable, responding to challenging responsible for his actions and decisions learning opportunities, pursuing • Helping him write down life and career academic excellence in his Power of 9 goals and how to reach them course and achieving in a diverse range of • Recognising what learning he has learning situations. completed, e.g. school results, Year 9 should be seen as an opportunity achievements in competitions, to learn and apply skills, explore new qualifications he has earned (such as curriculum areas and make new a First Aid Certificate or AMEB award), connections as your son develops more sporting awards, workplace learning extended working and friendship groups (through paid or unpaid work) within the School and his local community • Recognising what interests he has in and the world at large. Importantly it is an arts, clubs, hobbies and sports opportunity to develop the personal and • Recognising his personal strengths academic skills and knowledge to help and attributes him successfully progress into the Senior • Helping him learn about selected School Years 10–12. occupations and career pathways and the education and training requirements

• Identifying areas where he needs more information and what that information may be

• Working with us and supporting his learning to ensure his plans are on track by contacting his mentor, the Careers Counsellor and coming to Family/ Teacher Conferences

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All Challenges and subjects are offered to international students. Every attempt is made to provide the choices a student selects. A Challenge or subject will not run if there are insufficient numbers. At other times the Challenge or subject may have been completed or may be full. In the event that a Challenge or subject is not available the Careers Counsellor or Dean of Studies and Learning Analytics will provide advice to international students of appropriate choices and alternative pathways.

The Overseas Students Ombudsman can investigate complaints about action taken by us for such things as refusing admission to a course, course progress or attendance and incorrect advice being given. If you wish to lodge an external appeal or complaint you can use this free and independent service. Visit the Overseas Students Ombudsman website www.oso.gov.au or phone 1300 362 072 for more information.

Return to index 53 Contacts

Academic Head of Faculty – Mathematics Mr Anthony Peck Head of Teaching and Learning (Years T 6221 4244 7–12)/Acting Head of Learning Support [email protected] Mr Iain Belôt T 6221 4307 Head of Faculty – Music [email protected] Ms Judith Mann T 6221 4294 Head of Faculty – Design, Production [email protected] and Digital Technologies Mr Kent Moore Head of Faculty – Science T 6221 4233 TBA [email protected] T 6221 4282

Head of Faculty – English and Modern Head of Faculty – Visual and Languages Performing Arts Mrs Alison Farmer Mrs Michelle Weeding T 6221 4295 T 6221 4203 [email protected] [email protected]

Head of Faculty – Health and Director of Outdoor Education Physical Education Mr Matthew Groves Mr Anthony Prior T 6221 4279 T 6221 4289 [email protected] [email protected] Co-curricular Head of Faculty – Humanities Director of Service Learning and Social Sciences Reverend Dr Lee Weissel Dr Adam Grover T 6221 4256 T 6221 4242 [email protected] [email protected]

THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL The Power of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2022 54 Director of Sport Thorold House Mr Jason Berry Mr James McLeod T 6221 4241 T 6221 4240 [email protected] [email protected]

Co-ordinator of Duke of Edinburgh’s Co-ordinator of Power of 9 International Award Mr Shane McAloon Mr Mark Oates T 6221 4210 T 6221 4279 [email protected] [email protected] Deputy Headmaster/Head of Senior School Course Counselling Mr Richard Davies T 6221 4270 Dean of Studies and Learning Analytics [email protected] Mr James Seddon Chaplain T 6221 4319 Reverend Dr Lee Weissel [email protected] T 6221 4256 Career Education & Vocational [email protected] Learning Officer Assistant Chaplain Mr Paul Bonnitcha Reverend Mark Holland T 6221 4271 T 6221 4293 [email protected] [email protected]

Pastoral School Counsellor Mr Matthew Magnus Buckland House T 6221 4336 Mr Sam Manson [email protected] T 6221 4280 [email protected] School Counsellor Mr Dean Docking School House T 6221 4261 Mr Martin Chambers [email protected] T 6221 4278 [email protected]

Stephens House Mr Mike Conacher T 6221 4243 [email protected]

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THE PRE- KINDERGARTEN TO YEAR 12 LEARNING PATHWAY

Return to index 57 The Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 The Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Learning Pathway Learning Pathway

EARLY LEARNING CENTRE (ELC) JUNIOR SCHOOL

Pre-Kindergarten Year 1 Year 3 Year 5 Fine motor control skills Art (integrated in HASS/Science) Adventure Camp Adventure Camp Health and Wellbeing Digital Technologies Art Art Integrated Studies English Digital Technologies Digital Technologies Literacy French English Chinese Numeracy Health and Physical Education French English Physical Education Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Health and Physical Education French Mathematics Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Health and Physical Education Kindergarten Music Mathematics Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Fine motor control skills Physical Education Music Mathematics French Religious and Values Education (RAVE) Religious and Values Education (RAVE) Music Health and Wellbeing Science Science Religious and Values Education (RAVE) Integrated Studies Wellbeing Wellbeing Science Literacy Wellbeing Numeracy Year 2 Year 4 Physical Education Adventure Experience Adventure Camp Religious and Values Education (RAVE) Art (integrated in HASS/Science) Art Digital Technologies Digital Technologies Prep English English Art (integrated in HASS/Science) French French Digital Technologies Health and Physical Education Health and Physical Education English Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) French Mathematics Mathematics Health and Physical Education Music Music Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Physical Education Religious and Values Education (RAVE) Mathematics Religious and Values Education (RAVE) Science Music Science Wellbeing Physical Education Wellbeing Religious and Values Education (RAVE) Science Wellbeing

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EARLY LEARNING CENTRE (ELC) JUNIOR SCHOOL

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MIDDLE SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOOL

Years 6 and 7 Elective subjects Year 9 Year 10 Art Art Challenges Compulsory subjects Art Advanced Chinese Global Challenge English CAD-CAM Design and Digital Fabrication Design and Technology Port Davey Challenge Health and Physical Education Challenge Plus Digital Technologies Tiwi Island Challenge History and Religious Studies Computer Graphics and Architectural Drama Central Australia Challenge Mathematics Housing and Design English Island Challenge Mathematics Alternate Pathway Computer Science English as an Additional Language or Dialect Tasmanian Aboriginal Culture Challenge Science Design in Wood French Compulsory subjects Elective subjects Drama Making Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) Building Connections Academic Support Drama Production Health and Physical Education English Chinese Film and Animation Literacy Support Health and Wellbeing Digital Fabrication and Technical Design Food Studies Mathematics History and Religious Studies Digital Technologies Literacy Support Music Mathematics Drama Foundation Metal Engineering Outdoor Education – Adventure Camp Science English as an Additional Language or Dialect Music Performance Religious and Values Education (RAVE) Foundation Sociology and Psychology Music Technology Elective subjects Science French Philosophy and Critical Thinking Athlete Performance Geography Year 8 Robotics and Automation Systems Chinese Designer Maker Introduction to Business and Enterprise Compulsory subjects Science Extension Drama Technique Marine Studies Adventurous Expedition English as an Additional Language or Dialect Mathematics Extension 10A Digital Technologies Film and Media Media Production Foundations English French Music Pathways Projects Geography Game Making Outdoor Education Health and Physical Education Music Philosophy History Personal Investing Sport Science Mathematics Philosophy STEM10 Modern Languages (Chinese or French or English Visual Arts and Media Studio Art as an Additional Language or Dialect) Year 9 Academic Support Workshop Techniques (wood or metal) Science Religious Studies

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MIDDLE SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOOL

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SENIOR SCHOOL

Years 11 and 12 Drama PT Mathematics Specialised PT * Students wishing to study these Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Media Production Foundations languages need to speak to the Academic Support Economics PT Media Production PT Director of Teaching and Learning Accounting PT Engineering Design Modern History PT PT Pre-tertiary subjects are accredited for Agricultural Enterprise English Applied Music PT university entrance Art Production PT English as an Additional Language Outdoor Leadership PT Art Studio Practice PT or Dialect Pathways to Work Australia in Asia and the Pacifi cPT English as an Additional Language Philosophy PT Barista Basics Course or Dialect PT Physical Sciences Foundation Biology PT English PT Physical Sciences PT Business StudiesPT English Foundations Physics PT Certifi cate III Aviation (Remote Pilot) English Literature PT Provide First Aid and Certifi cate II in Business English Writing PT Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certifi cate III in Fitness Environmental Science PT Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol Certifi cate II in Hospitality or Tourism Food, Cooking and Nutrition Psychology PT Certifi cate I in Maritime Operations Food and Nutrition PT School-Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship Chemistry PT First Nations Studies PT Senior School Outdoor Adventure Camps Chinese French Sociology PT Chinese PT French PT Sport Science PT Chinese (Background Speakers) PT General Mathematics Foundation Studies of Religion PT Community Service Learning General Mathematics PT Study and Work Pathways Support Program Community Sport and Recreation Geography PT Technical Theatre Production Computer Graphics and Design Health Studies PT Theatre Performance PT Computer Graphics and Design PT Housing and Design PT UTAS Asian Studies PT Computer Science PT Information Systems and UTAS Foundation Practical Study PT Computing Digital Technologies PT UTAS High Achiever Program (HAP) Construction Industry Skill Set Japanese PT UTAS Music Technology Projects PT Contemporary Music Korean (Background Speakers) PT UTAS Object Design Dance Latin PT* Vietnamese PT* Dance Choreography and Performance PT Legal Studies PT Working With Children Design and Production (Metal) Mathematics Methods Foundation PT Workplace Mathematics Design and Production (Wood) Mathematics Methods PT Work Safely in the Construction Drama Foundation Industry (White Card)

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SENIOR SCHOOL

Return to index 63 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL 71 Nelson Road, Sandy Bay Tasmania 7005 Australia T (03) 6221 4200 [email protected] www.hutchins.tas.edu.au

The Hutchins School Board as established by The Christ College Act 1926

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