Year 9 Program
This program is designed to develop engaged, community orientated learners for the future. In 2017, students in Year 9 will study “Learning 4 Life”: an integrated program in our Year 9 Centre. This highly regarded program, established in 2007, is a thematic-based subject of 13 periods per week. In addition to Learning 4 Life, all students will undertake 5 periods of Mathematics per week. Students will select a further 12 periods of elective subjects per week: 4 elective units per semester. Each elective subject will run for 3 periods per week.
Learning 4 Life Program
- Incorporates English, Science, Humantities & Health
- Each student has a mentor teacher for 13 lessons per week
- Thematic curriculum, with students studying ‘Our World’, ‘Our Melbourne’, ‘Our Future’ & ‘Our Choices’ over the course of the year
- ICT rich learning area which incorporates a successful BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) scheme
- Community Connexions – each student is involved in a community project during Term 3
- City Experience – students learn about the history and geography of Melbourne and make regular visits to the city
- Outdoor Learning Area – students utilise an extensive outdoor facility, including vegetable gardens, class seating, stage and seedling area
Maths
Mathematics
- Students undertake Maths classes in their forms
- During the year, students will be streamed into ability groups in order to prepare them for Senior Math Elective Subjects.
Elective Subjects (Year 9)
- A wide selection of elective subjects in the areas of the Arts, Physical Education, Humanities & Technology,
- Other specialised electives include:
– Community Leadership Program
– Science Laboratory Skills
– Excel Sport
– L.O.T.E.