Learning Program Handbook

YEARS 9 AND 10, 2021

NEW TOWN HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

2020

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The New Town High School Curriculum ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

Online Course Selection Process ------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

Curriculum Selections

Design Technologies

Budget Busters 4

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 4

Design and Construction

in Wood 4

Design in Metal 4

Design in Wood 5

Food Technology 5

Hospitality and Catering 5

Powered Technologies 6

Small Engines 6

Digital Technologies

Computing Extended 7

Digital Electronics 7

Digital Technologies 7

Film Crew: Special Effects

and Memes 8

Game App Design 8

English

Book Club 9

Writers’ Workshop 9

Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS)

Action for Social Justice 10

Introduction to Legal Studies 10

National History Challenge 10

Health and Physical Education (HPE)

AFL Athlete Development 11

Basketball Athlete Development 11

Cricket 12

First Aid and Sports Injuries 12

Futsal 12

Golf 12

Health and Wellbeing 13

Outdoor Education (Year 9) 13

Outdoor Education (Year 10) 13

Racquet Sports 13

Soccer Athlete Development 14

Sport Fitness 14

Sports Science (Year 9) 14

Sports Science (Year 10) 15

Languages Other Than English (LOTE)

French 16

Japanese 16

Mathematics

Mathematics Extended 17

Mathematics Methods (Year 10) 17

Pathways

Future Pathways to Work 18

Science

Gardening 19

Introduction to Farm Practices

and Agriculture 19

Psychology

and Cognitive Science 19

Science Extended 20

Science Fiction 21

The Arts

Contemporary Music 22

Dance 22

Digital Art 22

Drama 22

Graphic Design 23

Introduction to Ceramics 23

Music (Year 9) 23

Music (Year 10) 24

Photography 24

Textile Art and Fashion Design 24

Theatre Production – Ensemble 24

Theatre Production – Leads 25

Visual Art 25

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The Year 9 and 10 Learning Program Handbook provides students with the information

required to select their options subjects for 2021. Students will find a range of possibilities

that will provide them with engaging and challenging learning experiences.

Students are encouraged to think about their future pathways and to choose subjects that

have links to their future study options.

The New Town High School learning program gives students the opportunity to be:

• responsible & independent

• effective communicators

• resilient, lifelong learners

• compassionate global citizens

• imaginative and critical thinkers

• collaborative team members

Students in Years 9 and 10 have access to a range of other learning opportunities including

camps, carnivals, whole-school productions, and other extension and leadership opportunities

designed to broaden their educational experience while studying at New Town High School.

Curriculum Organisation

Students study a combination of compulsory and optional subjects designed to provide an

engaging learning experience. Core subjects, which are compulsory for all students, are aligned

with the Australian Curriculum. These include:

• English

• Health and Physical Education

• History

• Mathematics

• Science

Students in Years 9 and 10 have the opportunity to choose optional subjects to complement

their core subjects. A short description of each optional subject is included in this booklet,

along with a guide for finalising subject selections.

The New Town High School timetable is structured to allow flexibility and variety for student

course selections. In 2021 we are continuing to combine some of our elective subjects with

our partner schools of Ogilvie High School and Elizabeth College. As a result of the

collaboration some optional classes will be taught on the Ogilvie campus, and a variety of

classes will be run in a co-educational context. This will lead to more choice for students, an

enhanced curriculum and allow us to meet the personal needs of our students. The specifics

of which classes will be shared will not be determined until all course selections have been

processed.

The New Town High School Curriculum

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The selection process opens for Years 9 and 10 students on Friday 21 August 2020

following information assemblies for each year group. To complete the process please follow

the steps below:

Every attempt will be made to place a student into the courses that they have chosen in their

preferences.

Courses are designated to be either “Full Year” or “Semester”. Students who are allocated

semester courses will be placed into Semester One (Terms 1 + 2) or Semester Two (Terms

3 + 4). Alternatively, a semester course may run throughout the entire year but with a

reduced allocation of instructional time per week.

Print the receipt and return it signed to the office, or select to sign electronically (you will need a parental email address for this). This must be done by Friday August 28 2020.

Sign and save the Student Signature, and click on the "Submit Valid Preferences" button

Click on the green "Proceed" button to review your choices.

Select a subject for each preference box. Preference 1 is the subject that you most want to do.

Select the green "Add New Preferences" button

Visit selectmysubjects.com.au

Login with your supplied access code and password. Contact the office if a second copy is required.

Online Course Selection Process

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Design Technologies

Curriculum Area Leaders – Mr Todd Appleton + Ms Julie Rankin

Budget Busters Semester Course

This subject will look at all aspects of how to make healthy food choices and prepare healthy

foods (in particular meals and snacks) within a budget. It will be aimed at people who may be

leaving home for the first time and who will have to look after themselves. The course is

suited to those who wish to add to their own personal development but can lead to further

study. Course learning is within a practical framework but includes design challenges as

assessment tasks as well as investigating working within a budget.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Full Year Course

(Formally known as: Computer Graphics and Design)

In this course, students will work with a range of computer

graphics packages to:

• explore 2D and 3D graphical projects and models

• create graphics posters and animated movies of

their 3D models

• use 3D printers to create physical models of their

projects

Design and Construction in Wood Full Year Course

This course has a strong emphasis on building and construction. The students will be involved

in designing and constructing a kitchen or bathroom in small groups. During this they will be

required to mark out, measure and construct the floor joists and lay the flooring, construct

the stud walls and plaster them. Students will then be required to put together and hang the

appropriate cabinetry and tile where required. Throughout the course students will have the

opportunity to try different trade skills that are used in building and construction.

Design in Metal Full Year Course

In this course students will develop their skills in and understanding around metalworking

processes with a hands-on approach. Students will learn about:

• metals and their properties and processes for bending,

shaping, forging

• working with and using sheet metal

• appropriate use of hand tools and accuracy in measurements

• basic fitting and turning using a lathe

• measuring techniques, particularly using Vernier Callipers

• thread cutting - internal and external

• introductory welding processes - Oxy Acetylene, Manual

Metal Arc, and MIG welding

• project design - incorporating fabrication skills

Curriculum Selections

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Design in Wood Full Year Course

In this course, students will develop their skills in and understanding around designing and

making, using wood and wood products. Students will learn about:

• timber and joinery - growth and use of

materials

• working and using sheet materials

• using hand tools with precision - cutting

accurate joints

• assembly techniques

• accurate measuring techniques

• safe use of portable power tools and light machinery

• project design - incorporating workshop

skills

Food Technology Full Year Course

This course is aimed at students who have a keen interest in cooking. Students are given

opportunities to develop and use their design skills and technological abilities to generate,

produce and evaluate solutions for authentic needs. Further study extends to a deeper

understanding of safe food handling for all grades. It is planned that there will be a focus for

Year 10 on the factors that affect food choices (health/medical/social and environmental). The

focus for Year 9 will be in the areas of Bakehouse, Cooking with Proteins, Yeast and Bread-

making as well as Cooking for Celebrations. Challenges may include the design, production

and evaluation of foods suited to a client with a specific dietary need, a multicultural banquet

and/or cooking for special occasions.

Note: All students will need to supply a medium sized container with a lid to take their cookery home.

Hospitality and Catering Full Year Course

In this subject, students will gain an introduction to the skills required for Hospitality and

Catering. Students who select this course as a full year option will work towards developing

intermediate to advanced skills in the field. This course provides a pathway to further study

and possible work in the food industry. Practical work may require students to practice

developing their skills in all aspects of food service, food preparation and catering for functions

and events. Students will also learn the basics of Barista coffee making. There will be an

emphasis on safe and hygienic work practices,

particularly in relation to preparing foods for

others. Students who undertake this course can

choose to continue their interests in years 11 and

12.

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Powered Technologies Semester Course

In Powered Technologies students will have the opportunity to work across disciplines with

a range of different materials and equipment to solve real world challenges. The subject

includes preparing students with workshop skills and workshop safety awareness through

project-based learning. Through Powered Technologies, students will develop an

understanding of concepts such as aerodynamics, force, materials science and control

technologies as required and applied to project construction.

Students will be assessed against the Australian Curriculum: Design and Technologies

framework. Challenges and projects will be devised using the STEM framework.

Small Engines Semester Course

In this course, students will learn about small petrol engines.

During this course students will learn about:

• engine problems and how to fix them

• engine maintenance and procedures for Honda four-stroke engines

• exploring environmental issues related to combustion engines

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Digital Technologies

Curriculum Area Leader – Mr Pete Edwards

Computing Extended Full Year Course

This course is for self-directed students who have a strong interest in Computing and would

like to develop their talent further in a more flexible environment.

This course will be offered as one hour of direct teaching time per week plus three hours of

supervised online independent learning in a classroom setting. Students will complete one

module per term in addition to Project Planning, ICT Pathways and the Digital Entrepreneur.

Course modules include: Augmented Reality, Programming, Video Editing, Graphic Modelling,

Hardware and Game Design.

Pre-requisites: Allocation priority will be given to those students with an assessment of “Above

Standard” or higher within related subjects in the previous year.

Note: This course will run on a Monday afternoon after normal lessons finish.

Digital Electronics Semester Course

The Digital Electronics course is designed for students to gain a basic understanding of

electronics through the construction of simple projects using resistors, diodes, capacitors and

transistors. Appropriate theory will also be included to enable students to understand the

functions of individual components in a circuit.

Once the compulsory projects are completed students

can build more advanced projects of their own choice,

including projects that use simple programmable micro-

processor integrated circuits.

Note: This subject requires a sound understanding of

mathematical processes and a genuine interest within the fields of science and engineering.

Digital Technologies Full Year Course

This is a general computing course designed to enhance students’ overall understanding of

computer concepts and practical skills, enabling them to evaluate, use and produce digital

technology products.

Students will study:

• Programming

• 3D Modelling and Animation

• Game Development

• Data Storage and Manipulation

• Networks

• HTML and Web Design

• Logic and Quantum Computing

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Film Crew: Special Effects and Memes Semester Course

Develop film for sharing online… it’s as simple as that! You’ll be learning the tools and

techniques of film production and

editing, using cameras and software to

create something awesome. Capturing

footage using drone and 360-degree

technology will be investigated and

utilised. You’ll also be looking under the

hood of marketing engines that analyse

what people want to see, how to get

them to watch your creations, and what

makes a movie go viral. Project options

could include:

• action videos

• game blogging

• film competitions

• interviews

• special effects

Game App Design Full Year Course

In this course, students will have the chance to create their own stand-alone game completely

from the ground up, including the images and sounds. Students will create their own sprites,

backgrounds, animations and ultimately their own original stand-alone game, completely of

their own design and making. This is not just a course on how to make games - it is a course

on how to make successful games.

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English

Curriculum Area Leaders – Ms Sara Mulholland

Book Club Semester Course

Do you love reading?

If you enjoy getting lost for hours in another world Book Club is the class for you!

In Book Club you will join a group of other likeminded readers and explore some exciting

young adult fiction in a relaxed setting. Your teacher will guide you through chosen books,

pointing out ways to fully appreciate the stories you are reading. The class will take part in

lively discussions, challenging ideas about key issues the books raise. All that is required from

you is a love of reading or a desire to extend your literary understanding.

Writers’ Workshop Full Year Course

Writers’ Workshop is for students who love to write. Budding novelists, journalists, poets,

biographers, songwriters and sports reporters will all find the course content to be useful,

relevant and engaging.

Whole class activities will familiarise students with a host of writing techniques, strategies and

styles. Multiple writing pathways are offered, allowing students to pursue their preferred

genres of writing. Students will be given the chance to write for real audiences and have their

work featured in real publications – both online and in print.

Local and interstate journalists, novelists and poets will be engaged to conduct workshops

with the class – enabling students to listen to, work with and learn from people who make

their living from the power of words. A number of excursions will allow students to leave the

confines of the classroom and seek inspiration from cafes, exhibitions and the great outdoors.

Writers’ Workshop is highly recommended for students wishing to pursue possible careers

as writers, as well as those seeking an outlet for their creativity and imagination. The only

prerequisites for students wishing to select this subject are a willingness to read widely and

an interest in telling stories.

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Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS)

Curriculum Area Leader – Ms Hayley Noonan

Action for Social Justice Semester Course

This course provides an opportunity to consider injustice in the world. Key questions are:

What causes some groups to be marginalised and discriminated against? How can I be a good

citizen of my community and the world? How can I take action to bring about change? A key

focus of this course will involve students taking action to raise awareness about a particular

issue.

Introduction to Legal Studies Semester Course

This course explores the role and key aspects of law in

Australian society. Key questions are: What is crime? How are

laws decided and written? How does the justice system work?

Students will participate in visits to the Law Courts,

Parliament House and the Police Department during this

course. Introduction to Legal Studies will appeal to students

interested in studying Legal Studies in Year 11 and 12 and

those with a general interest in society and its structure.

National History Challenge Semester Course

This course provides students with an opportunity to develop their historical inquiry skills

whilst pursuing a topic of personal interest. Each year the course will focus on a particular

theme; for example past themes include:

People and Power, Turning Points, Leadership

and Legacy, Making a Better World. Students

in this course will visit museums, archive

offices, historical tourism sites and speak

with historians and museum staff to gain

an understanding of what working in this

field is really like. Entry into the National

History Challenge competition is an

option for students in this course.

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Health and Physical Education (HPE)

Curriculum Area Leader – Mr Warwick Lovell

AFL Athlete Development Full Year Course

Students choosing AFL Athlete Development will learn about and participate in:

• strength and conditioning, physical preparation and fitness testing

• AFL skill and game sense development

• the study of nutrition, sport psychology, recovery techniques

• specialist coaching sessions to develop their AFL skills

Students will be expected to play school football for New Town High and make a commitment

to train hard each week.

Pre-requisites: Allocation priority will be given to those students with an assessment of “Above

Standard” or higher within related subjects in the previous year.

Note: A student can be enrolled in a maximum of one athlete development subject (AFL, Basketball

or Soccer).

Basketball Athlete Development Full Year Course

The primary aim of Basketball Athlete Development is to provide a high-quality learning

environment in which students can build upon their existing basketball skills and knowledge.

Students selecting this course must be willing to work hard – both in school time and after

hours – to develop their game.

Course content will include:

• A combination of practical (on-court) sessions and theory-based (classroom) lessons

• Strength and conditioning, physical preparation and fitness testing

• The development of basketball specific skills and game

knowledge

• An introduction to nutrition, sports psychology and recovery

techniques

• Opportunities to meet and learn from current and former

professional basketballers

• Accreditation in Basketball Australia’s Let’s Referee and Intro to

Coaching courses

• Administrating, organising and hosting a variety of basketball-

related events

• The opportunity to represent NTHS in official tournaments and

in other matches as organised.

Students will be expected to play school basketball for New Town High and make a

commitment to train hard each week.

Pre-requisites: Allocation priority will be given to those students with an assessment of “Above

Standard” or higher within related subjects in the previous year.

Note: A student can be enrolled in a maximum of one athlete development subject (AFL, Basketball

or Soccer).

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Cricket Semester Course

Students choosing Cricket will have the opportunity to acquire and develop advanced

cricketing skills and knowledge. Students will learn about and participate in:

• skill development (focussing on the three key areas of batting, bowling and fielding)

• game sense development and strength and conditioning

• theory lesson programs covering coaching accreditation, nutrition, sport psychology

and cricket philosophy

• coaching accreditation which can lead to opportunities for future employment

In partnership with Cricket Tasmania, students will access state of the art cricket facilities,

coaches and a variety of guest speakers.

First Aid and Sports Injuries Semester Course

This course teaches students clear and simple first aid procedures and

techniques for any medical or emergency situation. Students gain hands-on

experience in bandaging, slings, splints, wound dressings and treatment of

sports injuries. There is a strong emphasis on proficient performance of

CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and in conducting an emergency

action plan. Students will be required to evaluate, assess and treat according

to specific emergency scenarios and compile their own first aid booklet to

demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the topic.

Futsal Semester Course

Students have the opportunity to develop their ability to organise, administer and compete in

futsal tournaments and coach and manage teams for competition. Students will be given

instruction in the following: skill development, refereeing practice and tournament

organisation. Students will fulfil roles such as umpiring, managing, participating as a committee

member and taking ownership of running a futsal competition during the course.

Golf Semester Course

Students will be given the opportunity to build on and develop their golfing skills both in

theory and in practice. They will also

experience the difficulties associated with

physical and mental aspects of golf and

research techniques to help overcome

problems to improve skill acquisition.

In this course, students will learn about:

• strength and conditioning/physical

preparation

• skill and game sense development

• skill acquisition, sport psychology and

recovery theory and techniques

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Professional coaching will be provided through The Tasmania Golf Club to develop their golf

skills. Students are expected to represent New Town High School in the golf team. Previous

golfing experience is preferred.

Pre-requisites: Students need to have demonstrated ongoing exemplary behaviour in the 12 months

prior to subject commencement.

Health and Wellbeing Semester Course

Health and Wellbeing is a differentiated Heath and Physical Education (HPE) course

emphasising a focus on engagement and participation during practical sessions and will cover

all aspects of the health curriculum in line with the Year’s core HPE requirements. Health and

Wellbeing will consist of the students only core class in the subject area, thereby reducing

total HPE time from 200 minutes per week to 100 minutes.

Outdoor Education (Year 9) Semester Course

This course allows students to explore the aquatic environment and develop their confidence through participation in surfing and lifesaving activities. Students will learn about identifying

risks in this environment and how to safely manage a potential rescue. In the cooler months

students will participate in a variety of challenge and survival activities and experience short

walks on Mt. Wellington and surrounding areas. Alongside this, students will develop their

navigation and first aid skills. They will also cover units in overnight camp preparation. The

course culminates with a multi-day camp, where all their skills are put to the test!

Pre-requisites: Students must be able to swim 200m of any stroke. Students need to have

demonstrated ongoing exemplary behaviour in the 12 months prior to subject commencement.

Outdoor Education (Year 10) Semester Course

This course allows students to explore the marine environment and develop their aquatic

confidence through participation in snorkeling and kayaking activities. Students will learn

about identifying native and introduced marine species and how to manage risk in this

environment. In the cooler months students will experience a variety of short walks on Mt.

Wellington and surrounding areas. Alongside this, students will develop their navigation skills

through mapping work and orienteering. They will also cover units in overnight camp

preparation. The course culminates with a multi-day camp in either Freycinet or Fortescue

National Parks, where all their skills are put to the test!

Pre-requisites: Students must be able to swim 200m of any stroke. Students need to have

demonstrated ongoing exemplary behaviour in the 12 months prior to subject commencement.

Racquet Sports Semester Course

This course will focus on skill development, game sense, physical conditioning, tactics, strategy,

leadership, recovery and umpiring - all specific to racquet sports. Students need to have a

genuine interest and commitment to developing their racquet skills. Students need to be

prepared to consistently push themselves out of their comfort zone. Students will participate

in a wide variety of racquet sports.

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Soccer Athlete Development Full Year Course

Soccer Athlete Development’s primary aim is to develop a high-quality soccer learning

environment so students can build upon existing soccer skills and knowledge. Students

choosing this course must be willing to develop physical game skills and fitness characteristics,

both in school time and after hours.

Course content will include the following focus areas:

• physical preparation, strength and conditioning, training and

fitness testing

• individual skills work and game sense development

• soccer and sports theory (nutrition, sports psychology,

recovery, etc.)

• specialist coaching to develop both soccer skills, refereeing and

coaching skills

Students will be expected to play school soccer for New Town High and make a commitment

to train hard each week.

Pre-requisites: Allocation priority will be given to those students with an assessment of “Above

Standard” or higher within related subjects in the previous year.

Note: A student can be enrolled in a maximum of one athlete development subject (AFL, Basketball

or Soccer).

Sport Fitness Semester Course

Sport Fitness is designed to expose students to a range of strength and endurance training

principles and how these can be applied to sports. During all strength training, strict safety

protocols are followed and students are encouraged to focus on the correct exercise

technique. Lifting of weights is allowed only once correct technique has been demonstrated.

Aerobic conditioning also forms a key component of the course, with interval training, fartlek,

sprint work and group activities all used to develop the endurance running-base of students.

Sports Science (Year 9) Full Year Course

Year 9 Sports Science involves participating in sports, researching how the human body adapts

to types of training, testing theories through experiments and completing research

assignments. This course involves both theory and practical lessons. Students will cover topics

including:

• how the skeletal system responds to sports

• how the body’s energy systems operate during sporting activity

• game day preparation

• designing sports related fitness tests

• technology and innovation in sport

• sports injuries

• sport in society

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Sports Science (Year 10) Full Year Course

This course will enable students to develop an understanding of how and why athletes achieve

success. The course will focus on three main areas; exercise physiology, skill acquisition and

sport psychology. Students will gain an understanding of the skeletal, muscular and

cardiorespiratory systems and how they are influenced by exercise and training. When

learning about skill acquisition, students will investigate how to break down technical skills

into sub-routines and how different athletes learn and acquire skills. Students will learn about

different coaching styles and how sport psychology can influence athletic performance in

positive and/or negative ways.

This course is very challenging and suits those students who have a specific sporting interest

of their own. Students will participate in some practical sessions but most lessons will be

theory based and taught in the classroom.

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Languages Other Than English (LOTE)

Curriculum Area Leaders – Ms Grace Guerzoni + Ms Suzie Jones

French Full Year Course

Languages are one of the highest traits desired by employers. Learning a language enhances

literacy and social skills. French is a relevant, widely spoken language with the highest

representation in international institutions.

Through studying French, students will be able to:

• use French to communicate with others in

authentic situations

• understand French as a system

• understand and appreciate the cultural context

in which French is used

• make connections between English and French

There will be a focus on developing:

• pronunciation, intonation, stress patterns and accents

• speaking and listening for particular purposes

• key sentence structures and grammatical forms

• key communicative functions for exchanging information, expressing attitudes and

opinions, getting things done

• a repertoire of communicative references to events, time, quantity, colour, size and value

Japanese Full Year Course

Through studying Japanese, students will be able to use this language to communicate with

others in authentic situations, understand the Japanese language system, understand and

appreciate the cultural context in which it is used and make connections between Japanese

and English.

There will be a focus on developing students’ skills in:

• pronunciation, intonation, stress patterns and accents

• reading and writing of the Hiragana script, the Katakana script and prescribed Kanji

• speaking and listening for particular purposes

• understanding key sentence structures and grammatical forms

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Mathematics

Curriculum Area Leader – Mr Umesh Pratap

Mathematics Extended (Year 9 + 10) Full Year / Semester Course

In this course, a framework for thinking, problem solving and acquisition of powerful, logical

and concise communication skills is developed. Apart from enhancing students' achievement

in their core Mathematics program, it will set a solid foundation for the Mathematics Methods

Foundation course in Years 10 or 11. Areas of study will include number patterns,

trigonometry and algebra.

Pre-requisites: Allocation priority will be

given to those students with an

assessment of “Above Standard” or higher

within Mathematics in the previous year.

Students are expected to have a strong

liking for Mathematics and be willing to do

extension work beyond the core level.

Note: Students in Year 10 cannot do a

combination of Mathematics Extended

and Mathematics Methods.

Mathematics Methods (Year 10 only) Full Year Course

In this course, students will study the areas of algebra, functions and their graphs, calculus and

probability. These are necessary prerequisites for the study of Mathematics Methods TQA

level 3 course in Years 11 and 12. The course provides a foundation for those disciplines in

which mathematics has an important role, for example, engineering, the sciences, economics,

health and social sciences. The aim is to develop students' understanding of concepts and

techniques, reasoning, capacity to communicate and choose and use technology appropriately

and efficiently.

Pre-requisites: Allocation priority will be given to those students with

an assessment of “Above Standard” or higher within Mathematics in

Year 9. Having studied Mathematics Extended in Year 9 will be an

advantage. Students are expected to have a desire to dedicate

additional time and persevere with challenging situations and

problem-solving.

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Pathways

Future Pathways to Work Full Year Course

This course covers two main interrelated strands: skills for learning and work, and career and

life design. Students are encouraged to be increasingly independent and self-directed learners.

There may be an opportunity for students to attend a work placement on a weekly/fortnightly

basis.

All students will need to present a resumé or similar prior to enrolment in the course to

assist with the work placement processes. Parent/guardians and students need to discuss

expectations and demands of the subject with the current teacher of Future Pathways to

Work prior to enrolment.

NB: There is a compulsory theory section of the course to be completed throughout the year

for work placement to be attended. Student placement in this course will be moderated.

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Science

Curriculum Area Leader – Ms Caroline Remenyi

Gardening Semester Course

Gardening is offered as a physical, healthy fun activity. Students will develop new life skills and

learn about science and nature from growing their own food. It provides opportunities to

appreciate environment and sustainability/conservation as well as health and dietary issues.

There is a variety of interesting activities

students can be involved in, such as

planting, mulching, weeding and cooking. All

these can be achieved working in groups,

including community and outside

organisations. Practical work will be done

at St Johns Park in the new gardens the

school has acquired. Students will

understand that the garden is a safe place,

with suitable equipment, tools, fences, gates

and paths for them to use, allowing them to

develop self-confidence, team spirit and co-

operation.

Introduction to Farm Practices and Agriculture Full Year Course

Introduction to Farm Practices and Agriculture will focus on practical skills needed to run a

small farm enterprise. The course will give you the opportunity to develop a small-scale

productive garden (including vegetable beds,

hothouse plants and hydroponics) as well as

an introduction to green keeping and grounds

maintenance. You will also learn some of the

background information that farmers,

gardeners and groundskeepers use to help

them make decisions.

There will be an opportunity to visit

productive gardens, local farms and sporting

venues that maintain living surfaces.

Psychology and Cognitive Science Full Year + Semester Course

Psychology is the systematic study of individual human behaviour and experience. Students

become familiar with the content, terminology, methodology, and application of the discipline.

There will be lecture, research, and laboratory elements to this course. The syllabus will

relate academic content to the student’s life, give grounding for further study, and foster an

appreciation for and curiosity of the human mind and behaviour.

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On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the nature of human beings as individuals

and members of communities

• Appreciate psychology as a subject and a body of

knowledge

• Examine major concepts and theories of psychology

• Apply critical thinking skills

• Employ research methods, writing styles, and

referencing skills required for pre tertiary level courses at

college.

Students who elect to study this course:

Science Extended Full Year Course

This subject is designed for students who are interested in improving their science

understanding and results and to prepare for success at college level science. Students

enrolled in Science Extended will:

• potentially complete some Level 3

work in conjunction with Elizabeth

College

• get extra time and tutorials to

complete curriculum-based class

work, assignments, and investigations

in a supportive and cooperative

environment

• be given opportunities to extend their

understanding in fields of science of

personal interest

• be given the opportunity to adequately prepare for college level sciences that open

the gateway for future studies in areas such as Medicine, Engineering, and

Environmental Sciences.

• be given the opportunity to train for and enter competitions such as the Science and

Engineering Challenge.

Psychology and

Cognitive Science

NTHS

•Introduction to Sociology and Psychology 2

•Psychology 3

•Sociology 3

College

•Police or defense force careers

•Social Work

•Nursing

•Teaching

•Management

•Law

•Medicine

•Sport Science

University degree or

Certification

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Science Fiction Semester Course

Have you ever wondered how much Science is actually in the Science Fiction you enjoy? In

this course, you will:

• explore the scientifically possible and impossible of popular science fiction

• have the opportunity to learn about space travel, black holes, teleportation, robots,

extra-terrestrial life, and time travel

• learn about the latest developments in technology and how science fiction has shaped

the direction of scientific pursuit

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The Arts

Curriculum Area Leaders – Ms Lynne Logan + Ms Amanda Fletcher

Contemporary Music Semester Course

Do you want to:

• Perform in a band?

• Write your own music?

• Create your own beats and loops?

• Operate and maintain instruments (including backline and a basic PA)?

• Perform simple recording tasks?

Then, this is the course for you.

Dance Full Year + Semester Course

Students practise and refine their dance skills to develop proficiency in genre and style specific

techniques. They explore the creative potential of their body and develop confidence in a safe

and supported environment. Students will undertake choreographic and performance projects

in groups and as individuals, perform dances to an audience and have access to a range of

opportunities to work with visiting artists. They will develop problem solving and collaborative

skills and make choices of music, costumes and props to help communicate their ideas. This

course will be offered in partnership with Ogilvie High School, and classes will be undertaken

at Ogilvie High School.

Digital Art Semester Course

In this course, students will be given the opportunity to:

• work on enjoyable visual art projects that suit all levels of skill

• learn basic digital art making skills and animation techniques by using computer

software (Photoshop)

• extend their knowledge of digital media by learning different ways of making an image

or animation

• study in an environment that is supportive and mindful of individual student needs

• make art that reflects individual student interests

Digital Art gives students a basic introduction to digital imaging. This knowledge can easily

transfer into a range of other subjects such as Visual Art, Design in Graphic Art, Film,

Computing or Computer-Aided Design (CAD).

Drama Full Year Course

This performance-based course is for students who love traditional Drama – acting for the

stage, with the addition of screen acting and working with media. We will study basic elements

of drama, games, warm-ups for skill development, improvisation acting techniques, creating

and building a character, working effectively in teams and script writing. All these skills will be

combined in performance work to small audiences. The acting for screen component of this

course is for those who are also interested in the more naturalistic acting style suitable for

film and television. Areas of focus will include acting techniques for screen, scene writing for

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film, storyboarding for scene and production, direction techniques, stage make-up and

meeting and working with professionals from the industry.

Graphic Design Full Year Course

(Formally known as: Design in Graphic Art)

Graphic Design is supportive of all student skill levels from basic to advanced level.

In this course students will:

• work from design briefs in order to solve practical problems in a creative way

• use design and image software to create magazine and book covers, advertisements,

posters, graphics and product packaging, website designs, print and t-shirt designs

• create a visual journal that shows their skill development as evidence for college Art

courses

• develop skills that can be used in business and lead to studying pre-university courses

at college

Introduction to Ceramics Semester Course

Students will complete hand built, functional and sculptural visual art pieces. The medium

throughout this course is predominately clay, whilst continuing their visual perception and

understanding of the elements of design, students will be required to record their ideas, plans

and influences in a ‘visual diary’. Drawing and design skills will be developed throughout the

course and the study and appreciation of relevant artists is expected. Students will gain an

overall understanding of the ceramic process and gain confidence in how to work with clay.

This includes technical information from which to build a good foundation of techniques to

enjoy the processes of working with clay.

Music (Year 9) Full Year Course

This course is a practical subject that focuses on students playing, practicing and performing

on their instrument. This course involves creativity, theoretical, practical and performance

work through which students develop musical skills and knowledge. In this course, students

will be involved in:

• playing an instrument; either brass, woodwind or an acoustic

guitar

• class band/class guitar ensemble

• solo and ensemble performances

• individual instrument practice

• creating compositions and performances

• developing skills in reading and writing music notation.

Extra-curricular programs include Senior Concert Band, Guitar Ensemble, Brass Ensemble,

Jazz and Woodwind Ensembles, Music Tours and School Productions, and combined New

Town/Ogilvie High School projects.

Note: Year 9 Music students must be available to participate in a music ensemble. Music ensembles

rehearse after school.

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Music (Year 10) Full Year Course

This course is a practical subject that focuses on students playing, practicing and performing

on their instrument. Year 10 students will further refine their instrument playing and

performance techniques and develop a broader general understanding of musical forms and

styles through listening, performance, analysis, historical study, musical arrangement, music reading and composition.

Year 10 students are invited to extend their musical knowledge in extra-curricular school

activities which include Senior Concert Band, Guitar Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Jazz and

Woodwind Ensembles, Music Tours and School Production, combined New Town/Ogilvie

High School projects, and combined New Town, Ogilvie and Elizabeth College Stage Band.

Note: Year 10 Music students must be available to participate in a music ensemble, either the brass,

woodwind or guitar ensembles or stage band. Music ensembles rehearse after school.

Photography Semester Course

In this practical course, students will use a variety of technology to learn how to take

photographs. They will learn skills to use in other subjects such as Visual Art, Graphic Design,

Computing and for many other purposes.

In Photography, students are given the opportunity to:

• develop a basic technical understanding of digital photography

• use a camera effectively for a range of different purposes

• understand the differences between photographic genres such as portrait, journalistic,

sport, artistic, nature and landscape photography

• learn how to edit a photograph on a computer using Photoshop software

Textile Art and Fashion Design Semester Course

Students from all skill levels are invited to participate in this course, which will explore the

potential of combining textiles and art. With a focus on creativity, students will learn how to

design and make patterns, to construct clothing and wearable, usable art. Skills will be

developed in processes including hand stitching, machining, stencilling, embellishing,

patchwork, decorating, weaving, fabric screen-printing and recycled clothing. Students will

learn how to record and develop ideas using visual diaries to record their planning and the

development of their ideas and research, as well as to reflect on their ideas and progress.

Students will complete research on the work of fashion designers to support their practical

work. They will present and participate in a Fashion Show to showcase their finished Art and

Fashion designs.

Theatre Production - Ensemble Semester Course

This semester course is available to students who wish to be a part of the combined

Ogilvie/New Town High School Theatre Production in 2021 as part of the ensemble of the

production. The ensemble is an integral part of the production, and students must possess a

strong desire to be on stage and work as a member of a highly effective team. Students must

accept that they may not gain a speaking role and are expected to learn all songs, dance

sequences and develop a character fitting the theme of the production. Additionally, there is

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a reflective written component to this unit, which all cast members are expected to complete

as part of their assessment. The skills and experiences acquired in this course will then lead

to an extensive rehearsal process in preparation for the performance week scheduled in Term

Four 2021. There is a compulsory extra-curricular component to this course which involves

cast members committing to all rehearsals scheduled out of class, learn lines, songs and be

available for a month prior and during production week – Term Four, 2021. This course will

be held at the Ogilvie High Campus.

Theatre Production – Leads Full Year Course

The combined Ogilvie/New Town High School Theatre Production (Leads) is available to

students via an audition process that will be held early in Term Four, 2020. Once accepted

into the course students are expected to commit for the full year. Students will be given the

opportunity to be involved in all aspects of running a Musical Production. They will be

provided with the opportunity to be immersed in a variety of theatrical experiences. These

include: workshop style instruction on character development, with the prospect of working

with members of the theatre community in acting, vocal and singing techniques. Experience

will be given to develop an understanding of theatre publicity, front of house and elements of

theatre tech.

There is a robust written and research component to this course that all students are

expected to complete as part of their assessment. The skills and experiences students acquire

in this will then lead to extensive vocal and character development in preparation for the

performance week scheduled for Term Four, 2021. There is a compulsory extra-curricular

component to this course. Cast members are expected to commit to all rehearsals scheduled

out of class, learn lines, songs and be available for a month prior and during production week

in Term Four, 2021. This course will be held at the Ogilvie High Campus.

Visual Art Full Year Course

In Visual Art, students are given the opportunity to:

• explore their creative thinking and problem solving by making artworks to express their own experiences, opinions and ideas

• create artworks using sculpture, painting, drawing, photography and printmaking and

increasingly develop their technical skills

• research project themes and artists

• learn about Australian cultures and the cultures of other countries through art in a

calm, engaging classroom environment.