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Year 9 …………………………………………………

Course Information Booklet

2 BBHS Student Elective Choices Year 9 - 2021

BBHS Student Elective Choices Year 9 – 2021 3

Table of Contents

Information for Students Entering Year 9, 2021 .................................................................................... 4 General Curriculum Requirements ....................................................................................................... 5 The Record of School Achievement (RoSA) ......................................................................................... 6 Instructions to Parents and Students .................................................................................................... 7 Mandatory Courses ............................................................................................................................... 8

English .............................................................................................................................................. 9 Mathematics .................................................................................................................................... 10 Science ........................................................................................................................................... 11 Geography ...................................................................................................................................... 12 History ............................................................................................................................................. 13 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) ................................................. 14

Elective Options .................................................................................................................................. 15 Elective Course List and Subject Contribution Fees ........................................................................... 16

Aboriginal Studies ........................................................................................................................... 17 Agricultural Technology ................................................................................................................... 18 Commerce ....................................................................................................................................... 19 Design and Technology .................................................................................................................. 20 Drama ............................................................................................................................................. 21 Food Technology ............................................................................................................................ 22 French ............................................................................................................................................. 23 Industrial Technology Subject Group .............................................................................................. 24 Industrial Technology - Electronics ................................................................................................. 25 Industrial Technology - Engineering ................................................................................................ 26 Industrial Technology - Timber ........................................................................................................ 27 Information and Software Technology ............................................................................................ 28 Marine and Aquaculture Technology .............................................................................................. 29 Music ............................................................................................................................................... 30 Photographic and Digital Media ...................................................................................................... 31 Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS) .................................................................................. 32 Textiles Technology ........................................................................................................................ 33 Visual Arts ....................................................................................................................................... 34 Visual Design .................................................................................................................................. 35 World History ................................................................................................................................... 36


Information for Students Entering Year 9, 2021 To prepare for your studies in Stage 5, you must now choose the elective courses that you would like to study in 2021. It is very important that you read and listen carefully to the information which is provided to you so you can make the best course choices. If you wish to seek further information on any of the elective courses on offer, you are able to talk to Head Teachers and course teachers listed in this booklet.

What courses should I pick? Selecting courses should be based upon what you are good at and what interests you. You should also start thinking about what courses may help you with the courses you want to study for your HSC and possible careers once you leave school and aim to make your choices based on this.

When making your choices, consider the following:

What do I enjoy most at school?

What are my special skills / abilities?

What subjects am I interested in?

Which areas would I like to learn more about?

What am I good at?

What would I like to do after I leave school?

What are my goals?

What are my career aspirations? You should not base your selections upon what your friends choose, or who you think your teacher will be, as neither of these can be guaranteed. Selection of an elective course indicates an acceptance of costs involved. It is imperative that subject contribution fees are paid, as this allows us to purchase the materials that are used as part of the course.


General Curriculum Requirements By the end of Year 8, students at Batemans Bay High School have experienced a wide variety of courses from many curriculum areas. Hopefully this will enable them to make informed decisions about the subjects they elect to study in Year 9 and 10. The requirements for the award of a Record of School Achievement (RoSA) in 2020 indicate that students will have undertaken satisfactory studies in the Key Learning Areas of English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Languages other than English, Design and Technology, Creative Arts, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education and Sport. Some of the compulsory courses have been completed by the end of Year 8 (Stage 4). However, there are also pattern of study requirements that apply to Years 9 and 10 (Stage 5) to ensure that all students are eligible for the award of the Record of School Achievement (RoSA) in 2022. At Batemans Bay High School, students in Year 9 and 10 will study:

a) The mandatory courses of:

English

Mathematics

Science

Australian Geography and History

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

Sport. and

b) THREE (3) electives from those outlined in this booklet.

For further course information and syllabus documents go to: http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/years/stage-5

http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/years/stage-5


The Record of School Achievement (RoSA) What is the RoSA? The Record of School Achievement (RoSA) is the credential for students who leave school at the completion of Stage 5 and before they receive their Higher School Certificate (HSC). The RoSA is a cumulative record of all academic achievement. To summarise:

The RoSA is designed to record all academic results for each secondary school student up until they receive their HSC.

If a student leaves school prior to obtaining their HSC, the RoSA will detail grades for the courses they have completed.

If a student leaves school before receiving a grade in Year 11 or Year 12 courses, their RoSA will record the courses they commenced.

This measure acknowledges the fact that some students begin senior secondary study but then leave school for employment or other training opportunities before receiving their HSC.

What is the RoSA actually made up of? The RoSA will contain the following information:

Stage 5 courses listed in a sequence consisting of English, Mathematics, Science, Australian Geography, and Australian History, followed by other Board Developed Courses and then Board Endorsed Courses in alphabetical order with the student’s grade shown to the right of each course.

All mandatory curriculum requirements (ie English, Mathematics, Science, HSIE, Languages, Technology, Music, Visual Arts, PDHPE) listed under a separate heading with an indication of completion by the student.

A statement that the student is eligible for the award of a Record of School Achievement.

VET courses will be recorded as ‘Completed’ with the footnote Refer to Vocational Documentation.

Courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content will be recorded as ‘Completed’ with the footnote See Profile of Student Achievement.

For more information, visit http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/leaving-

school/record-of-school-achievement

http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/leaving-school/record-of-school-achievement

http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/leaving-school/record-of-school-achievement


This Course Information Booklet This booklet contains a description of both the mandatory courses and the electives available. Students are advised to read the booklet carefully and discuss their choices with parents and teachers. The actual elective courses that will run in 2021 will depend on the number of students who want to study each course. Some students may need to make additional selections once the curriculum structure has been finalised. Instructions to Parents and Students Students will receive their Elective Selection form with their copy of the Course Information booklet. Of this form, students are to choose FIVE (5) elective courses, three of which will be undertaken by them. Students will study these electives for one to two years. Therefore, it is very important that students choose subjects they are interested in and feel they will enjoy. At this stage of their education, future career choices are unlikely to be influenced by their elective choices. Parents and students need to be aware that some electives have fees to cover the cost of materials used by the students and these fees are not optional.


Mandatory Courses

for Years 9 and 10

Please note: All students will undertake one period per week of Work Studies in Year 10


English

Mandatory Course

English is a mandatory course that is studied substantially in Years 7-10 with at least 400 hours to be completed by the end of Year 10. Course Description Students of English in Year 7-10 learn to read, enjoy, understand, appreciate and reflect on the English language in a variety of texts, and to write texts that are imaginative, interpretive, critical and powerful. What will I learn about?

Spoken texts

Print texts

Visual texts

Media, multimedia and digital texts Students will study:

Texts which are widely regarded as quality literature

A widely defined Australian literature, including texts that give insights into Aboriginal experiences in Australia

A wide range of literary texts from other countries and times, including poetry, drama scripts, prose fiction and picture books

Texts written about intercultural experiences

Texts that provide insights about the peoples and cultures of Asia

Shakespearean drama

Every day and workplace texts

A wide range of cultural, social and gender perspectives, popular and youth cultures

Texts that include aspects of environmental and social sustainability

Nonfiction, picture books, graphic novels

An appropriate range of digital texts, including film, media and multimedia

Course Requirements The study of English in Stage 5 (Year 9-10) requires experience of at least two works each of fiction, film, nonfiction and drama, and a variety of poetry drawn from different anthologies or from particular poets.

Course Fees

Nil

Course Contact

Ms Turner


Mathematics

Mandatory Course

Mathematics is a mandatory course that is studied substantially in Years 7–10 with at least 400 hours to be completed by the end of Year 10. This is a requirement for eligibility for the award of the Record of School Achievement (RoSA). Course Description Mathematics is used to identify, describe and apply patterns and relationships. It provides a precise means of communication and is a powerful tool for solving problems both within and beyond mathematics. In addition to its practical applications, the study of mathematics is a valuable pursuit in its own right, providing opportunities for originality, challenge and leisure. The aim of Mathematics in K–10 is to develop students’ mathematical thinking, understanding, competence and confidence in the application of mathematics, their creativity, enjoyment and appreciation of the subject, and their engagement in lifelong learning. In order to cater for the full range of learners, three sub-stages (5.1, 5.2, and 5.3) have been identified for Stage 5. Stage 5.3 includes the knowledge and skills from 5.2 and Stage 5.2 includes the knowledge and skills from 5.1. Students are graded in Stage 5 according to their performance in Year 8. Only under certain circumstances will students be moved across sub-stages. What will I learn about? Students study Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics and Probability in Years 9 and 10. Future Pathways in Years 11 and 12

Mathematics 5.1 provides a minimal background for the study of Mathematics Standard in Years 11 and 12. Students experiencing difficulties with the 5.1 pathway would be advised to consider choosing non-mathematics related subjects in Year 11.

Mathematics 5.2 provides an ideal background for the study of Mathematics Standard in Years 11 and 12.

Mathematics 5.3 is intended for highly capable students aiming to study Mathematics Advanced in Year 11 and 12. Students that have a thorough understanding of the 5.3 course in Year 9 and 10 would be encouraged to study Mathematics Extension 1 in Year 11.

Stage 5 (Year 9/10)

5.1 5.2 5.3

Non – Maths elective

Mathematics Standard Mathematics Advanced

Ext 1

Stage 6 (Year 11/12)

Course Fees

Nil

Course Contact

Mr Firth


Science

Mandatory Course

Science is a mandatory course that is studied substantially in Years 7-10 with at least 400 hours to be completed by the end of Year 10. Course Description Science develops students’ knowledge, understanding and skills to explain and make sense of the biological, physical and technological world, enabling them to make informed choices and responsible decisions as individuals and part of the community. What will I learn about? Through their study of science students develop a knowledge and understanding about the living and non-living world. Students examine the historical and ongoing contribution of scientists and the implications of this research on scientific knowledge, society, technology and the environment.

What will I learn to do? Students work individually and in teams in planning and conducting investigations. They evaluate issues and problems, identify questions for inquiry and draw evidenced-based conclusions from their investigations. Through this problem-solving process they develop their critical thinking skills and creativity. They are provided with experiences in making informed decisions about the environment, the natural and technological world and in communicating their understanding and viewpoints. Course Requirements Practical experiences which emphasise hands-on activities will occupy a substantial amount of course time. All students will be required to undertake at least one research project during each of Stage 4 and Stage 5. At least one project will involve ‘hands-on’ practical investigation. At least one Stage 5 project will be an individual task.

Course Fees

NIl

Course Contact

Mr Taylor


Geography

Mandatory Course

Geography is a mandatory course that is studied substantially in Years 7–10 with at least 200 hours to be completed by the end of Year 10. Course Description Geography enables young people to develop an interest in and engagement with the world. Geography Elective provides opportunities to develop a broader understanding of the discipline of Geography, including physical, social, cultural, economic and political influences on people, places and environments, from local to global scales. Through geographical inquiry, students develop knowledge, understanding and skills to become informed, responsible and active citizens. The Geography Years 7–10 course includes Life Skills outcomes and content for students with disability. What will I learn about? In Year 9–10, students will have the opportunity to explain geographical processes that transform places and environments, and explain the likely consequences of these changes. They analyse interconnections between people, places and environments and propose explanations for distributions, patterns and spatial variations over time and across scales. Students investigate changing environments, global differences in human wellbeing, and strategies to address challenges now and in the future. What will I learn to do? Students undertake geographical inquiry to extend knowledge and understanding and make generalisations and inferences about people, places and environments through the collection, analysis and evaluation of primary data and secondary information. They propose explanations for significant patterns, trends, relationships and anomalies in geographical phenomena. Students propose solutions, and may take action to address contemporary geographical challenges, taking into account alternative points of view and predicted outcomes. Students participate in relevant fieldwork to collect primary data and enhance their personal capabilities and workplace skills. Course Requirements The following geographical tools are to be integrated: Maps, Fieldwork, Graphs and statistics, Spatial Technologies and Visual Representations. Content for Stage 5 Sustainable Biomes, Changing Places, Environments Change and Management, Human Wellbeing.

Course Fees

NIl

Course Contact

Mr Matuschka


History

Mandatory Course

History is a mandatory course that is studied substantially in Years 7–10 with at least 200 hours to be completed by the end of Year 10. Course Description History develops in students an interest in and enjoyment of exploring the past. A study of History provides opportunities for examining events, people and societies from ancient, medieval and modern times, including twentieth-century Australia. Opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of civics and citizenship are a feature throughout the History Years 7–10 syllabus.

The History Year 7–10 course includes Life Skills outcomes and content for students with disability.

What will I learn about? In Years 9–10, students learn of significant developments in the making of the modern world and Australia. Mandatory studies include Australians at War (World Wars I and II) and Rights and Freedoms of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Other topics may include the making of the Australian nation, the history of an Asian society, Australian social history and migration experiences. Course Requirements All students must complete a site study in Stage 4 and Stage 5. Content The Making of the Modern World: Depth Study 1: Making a Better World; Depth Study 2: Australia and Asia; Core Study – Depth Study 3: Australians at War. World War I and World War II (1914-1918, 1939-1945), The Modern World and Australia; Core Study – Depth Study 4: Rights and Freedoms (1945-present); Depth Study 5: The Globalising World; Depth Study 6: School – Developed Topic from either of Stage 5.

Course Fees

NIl

Course Contact

Mr Matuschka


Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)

Mandatory Course

PDHPE is a mandatory course that is studied substantially in Years 7-10, with at least 300 hours to be completed by the end of Year 10. Course Description PDHPE reflects the dynamic nature of health, safety, wellbeing and participation in physical activity in the context of a diverse and rapidly changing society. It addresses health and physical activity concepts of importance to students and highlights the influences that contextual factors have on personal values, attitudes and behaviour. PDHPE provides students with an experiential curriculum that is contemporary, relevant, challenging and physically active. In this course, students practise, develop and refine the physical, cognitive, social and emotional skills that are important for engaging in movement and leading a healthy, safe and physically active life. What will I learn about? Students will complete a range of units which draw on content from across the core strands of Health, Wellbeing and Relationships, Movement Skill and Performance, and Healthy, Safe and Active Lifestyles. Across each of the units, students will also learn about Self-Management, Interpersonal and Movement Skills, which are crucial in enabling young people to live healthy, safe and active lives. Some concepts explored include:

Enhancing and developing resilience and connectedness and learning to interact respectfully with others.

Researching, applying, appraising and critically analysing health and movement concepts.

Maintaining and/or improving their health, safety, wellbeing and participation in physical activity.

Critiquing and challenging assumptions, attitudes, behaviours and stereotypes in society.

Developing movement skills and strategic thinking to enable students to participate in a range of physical activities – confidently, competently and creatively.

Evaluating a range of health-related sources, services and organisations.

Promoting and developing empathy, resilience, respectful relationships, inclusivity and social justice.

What will I learn to do? Students will develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to enable them to take positive action to protect and enhance their own and others’ health, safety and wellbeing in varied and changing contexts. Through PDHPE, students develop valuable skills for life, such as self-management, interpersonal and movement skills to help them become empowered, self-confident and socially responsible citizens. Students learn in movement, about movement and through movement and are given opportunities to apply and adapt their skills across multiple context. The learning experiences in PDHPE provide students with a foundation to actively contribute to, and advocate for,

the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and others in the community and beyond school.

Course Fees

NIl

Course Contact

Ms Dunajcik


Elective Options


Elective Course List and Subject Contribution Fees

Aboriginal Studies Nil

Agricultural Technology $20

Commerce Nil

Design and Technology $30

Drama $10

Food Technology $50

French Nil

Industrial Technology – Electronics $30

Industrial Technology – Engineering $30

Industrial Technology – Timber $30

Information and Software Technology Nil

Marine and Aquaculture Technology $40

Music $30

Photographic and Digital Media $30

Physical Activity and Sports Studies Approx. $150

Textiles Technology $30

Visual Arts $30

Visual Design $30

World History Nil


Aboriginal Studies

Elective Option

100 hours 200 hours

Course Description Aboriginal Studies provides students with opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Peoples, histories, cultures and experiences. It is designed for all students and is of value to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students. The Aboriginal Studies Years 7–10 course includes Life Skills outcomes and content for students with disability. What will I learn about? Students learn about the diversity of Aboriginal Peoples’ identities, cultures and communities, which are interconnected with Country and spirituality. They learn about the dynamic nature of cultural expression, and the maintenance of Aboriginal identities and cultures. They also develop understanding of the importance of self-determination and autonomy for the ongoing contribution and success of Aboriginal Peoples and communities. Students study historical and contemporary experiences of Aboriginal Peoples, factors that influence non-Aboriginal peoples’ perceptions of Aboriginal Peoples and cultures, and the effects of these perceptions. They learn about the range of interactions and relationships between Aboriginal Peoples and non-Aboriginal people, and the continued roles of Aboriginal Peoples and communities locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Students develop understanding of community consultation protocols that enable them to engage respectfully and responsibly with their local Aboriginal community and other Aboriginal communities. They learn about the importance of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP), and ethical research practices to gather, protect and interpret data. In their research, students develop skills in the use of a range of research techniques and technologies to locate, select, organise and communicate information and findings. Through their study of core and option topics, case studies and research, students develop knowledge, understanding, skills, values and attitudes that are of value to their personal, social, cultural, academic and professional development, and enable them to become active and informed advocates for a just and inclusive world. What will I learn to do? Students will learn to use a range of research techniques and technologies to locate, select, organise and communicate information and findings. Students will also develop an awareness of appropriate protocols for consultation with Aboriginal communities, and of the importance of acknowledging ownership of cultural knowledge. In addition, they will acquire a wide range of communication skills, including the ability to consult with Aboriginal Peoples and communities.

Course Fees

Nil

Course Contact

Mr Matuschka


Agricultural Technology

Elective Option

100 hours 200 hours

Agricultural Technology is an elective course that may be studied for 100 or 200 hours for the Record of School Achievement (RoSA). It builds on the knowledge, skills and experiences developed in the Technology (Mandatory) Years 7–8 Syllabus. Course Description Students will experience aspects of an agricultural lifestyle through direct contact with plants and animals and a variety of outside activities. They explore the many and varied career opportunities in agriculture and its related service industries. Students investigate the viability of Australian agriculture through the careful management of issues relating to the sustainability of agricultural systems, as well as the relationships between production, processing and consumption. The study of a range of enterprises allows students to make responsible decisions about the appropriate use of agricultural technologies. What will I learn about? The essential content integrates the study of interactions, management and sustainability within the context of agricultural enterprises. These enterprises are characterised by the production and sale or exchange of agricultural goods or services, focusing on plants or animals or integrated plant/animal systems. The local environment will be considered in selecting enterprises, as will the intensive and extensive nature of the range of enterprises to be studied. What will I learn to do? Students will spend approximately half of the course time on practical experiences related to the chosen enterprises, including fieldwork, small plot activities, laboratory work and visits to commercial farms and other parts of the production and marketing chain. The skills of designing, investigating, using technology and communicating will also be developed over the period of the course. Course requirements Details are subject to change with a new syllabus in 2020.

Course Fees

$20

Course Contact

Ms Nicholls


Commerce

Elective Option

100 hours 200 hours

Commerce is an elective course that can be studied for 100 or 200 hours at any time during Years 7–10. Course Description Commerce enables young people to develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and values that form the foundation on which they can make sound decisions about consumer, financial, legal, business and employment issues. It develops in students the ability to research information, apply problem-solving strategies and evaluate options in order to make informed and responsible decisions as individuals and as part of the community. The Commerce Year 7–10 course includes Life Skills outcomes and content for students with disability. What will I learn about? Students investigate the consumer, financial, economic, business, legal, political and employment world and are provided with the opportunity to develop their research, decision-making and problem-solving skills. Students develop an understanding of political and legal processes in order to become informed, responsible and active citizens. Commerce provides opportunities for students to develop the skills required to become responsible and independent individuals who can contribute to society. Student learning in Commerce promotes critical thinking and the opportunity to participate in the community. Students learn to identify, research and evaluate options when solving problems and making decisions on matters relating to their consumer, financial, economic, business, legal, political and employment interactions. They develop research and communication skills, including the use of ICT, and the skills of working independently and collaboratively. What will I learn to do? Student learning in Commerce will promote critical thinking and the opportunity to participate in the community. Students learn to identify, research and evaluate options when making decisions on how to solve consumer problems and issues that confront consumers. They will develop research and communication skills, including the use of ICT, that build on the skills they have developed in their mandatory courses. They will also develop skills in personal financial management and advocacy for rights and responsibilities in the workplace.

Course Fees

Nil

Course Contact

Mr Matuschka


Design and Technology

Elective Option

100 hours 200 hours

Design and Technology is an elective course that may be studied for 100 or 200 hours for Stage 5. It builds on the knowledge, skills and experiences developed in the Technology (Mandatory) Year 7–8 Syllabus. Course Description Design and Technology develops a student’s ability for innovative and creative thought through the planning and production of design projects related to real-life needs and situations. The design and development of quality projects gives students the opportunity to identify needs and opportunities, research and investigate existing solutions, analyse data and information, generate, justify and evaluate ideas, and experiment with tools, materials and techniques to manage and produce design projects. What will I learn about? All students will learn about the design, production and evaluation of quality designed solutions. They will learn about a range of design processes, the interrelationship of design with other areas of study and the activity of designers over time, across a range of areas. They will develop an appreciation of the impact of technology on the individual, society and the environment through the study of past, current and emerging technologies. Ethical and responsible design, preferred futures and innovation are all dealt with through the study of design and designers. What will I learn to do? Students undertaking Design and Technology will learn to be creative and innovative in the development and communication of solutions to problems relating to design and designing. Students will learn to identify, analyse and respond to needs through research and experimentation leading to the development of quality design projects. They will learn to access, manage and safely use a range of materials, tools and techniques to aid in the development of design projects and to critically evaluate their own work and the work of others. Project management skills will be developed through individual design projects.

Course Fees

$30

Course Contact

Mr Perrem


Drama

Elective Option

100 hours 200 hours

Drama is an elective course that can be studied for 100 or 200 hours at any time during Years 9 and 10. Course Description Drama enables young people to develop knowledge, understanding and skills individually and collaboratively to make, perform and appreciate dramatic and theatrical works. Students take on roles as a means of exploring both familiar and unfamiliar aspects of their world while exploring the ways people react and respond to different situations, issues and ideas. What will I learn about? All students undertake a unit of playbuilding in every 100 hours of the course. Playbuilding refers to a group of students collaborating to make their own piece of drama from a variety of stimuli. At least one other dramatic form or performance style must also be studied in the first 100 hours. Examples of these include improvisation, mime, script, puppetry, small screen drama, physical theatre, street theatre, mask, comedy and Shakespeare. Students also learn about the elements of drama, various roles in the theatre, the visual impact of design, production elements and the importance of the audience in any performance. What will I learn to do? Students learn to make, perform and appreciate dramatic and theatrical works. They devise and enact dramas using scripted and unscripted material and use acting and performance techniques to convey meaning to an audience. They learn to respond to, reflect on and analyse their own work and the work of others and evaluate the contribution of drama and theatre to enriching society.

Course Fees

$10

Course Contact

Ms

McCutcheon


Food Technology

Elective Option

100 hours 200 hours

Food Technology is an elective course that may be studied for 100 or 200 hours for the Record of School Achievement (RoSA). It builds on the knowledge, skills and experiences developed in the Technology (Mandatory) Years 7–8 Syllabus. Course Description The study of Food Technology provides students with a broad knowledge and understanding of food properties, processing, preparation and their interrelationship, nutritional considerations and consumption patterns. It addresses the importance of hygiene and safe working practices and legislation in the production of food. Students will develop food-specific skills, which can then be applied in a range of contexts enabling students to produce quality food products. It also provides students with a context through which to explore the richness, pleasure and variety food adds to life and how it contributes to both vocational and general life experiences. What will I learn about? Students will learn about food in a variety of settings, enabling them to evaluate the relationships between food, technology, nutritional status and the quality of life. The following focus areas provide a context through which the core (Food preparation and processing, Nutrition and consumption) will be studied.

Food in Australia Food trends

Food selection and health Food for special needs

Food product development Food service and catering

What will I learn to do? The major emphasis of the Food Technology syllabus is on students exploring food-related issues through a range of practical experiences, allowing then to make informed and appropriate choices with regard to food. Integral to this course is students developing the ability and confidence to design produce and evaluate solutions to situations involving food. They will learn to select and use appropriate ingredients, methods and equipment safely and competently.

Course Fees

$50

Course Contact

Mrs Dallos,

Ms Meacham


French

Elective Option

When students have completed the mandatory 100 hours’ language study, they may continue the study of that language as an elective for the School Certificate. Course Description The French course provides students with the opportunity to gain effective skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in French. It explores the relationship between French and English, and fosters an understanding of people with a different culture. By celebrating special occasions students gain an insight into the French lifestyle. What will I learn about? Students will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary for effective interaction in French. They will explore the nature of French as a language system by making comparisons between English and French, with the desirable side effect of promoting a better understanding of English language structure. Students will also learn about intercultural understandings by reflecting on similarities and differences between their own and French culture. What will I learn to do? Students will develop the skills to communicate in French, as the language study is based on the conversational approach. They will listen and respond to spoken language. They will learn to read and respond to written texts in the language they are learning. Students will establish and maintain communication in familiar situations using the French language. Students will explore the diverse ways in which meaning is conveyed by comparing and contrasting features of the language. They develop a capacity to interact with people, their culture and their language.

Course Fees

Nil

Course Contact

Ms Turner


Industrial Technology Subject Group

Elective Option

Any TWO of the Industrial Technology subjects can be chosen

Industrial Technology is a syllabus of elective subjects that is broken down into specialised subjects. Students may undertake up to two subjects. Each subject may be studied for 100 or 200 hours for the Record of School Achievement (RoSA). It builds on the knowledge, skills and experiences developed in the Technology (Mandatory) Years 7-8 Syllabus. Course Description Industrial Technology subjects develop students’ knowledge and understanding of materials and processes in a range of technologies. They develop knowledge and skills relating to the selection, use and application of materials, tools, machines and processes through the planning and production of quality practical projects. Students may undertake two subjects in Industrial Technology and will choose to study one of the subject focus areas. These focus areas are based on a range of technologies of industrial and domestic significance.

Electronics

Engineering

Timber What will I learn about? All students will learn about the properties and applications of materials associated with their chosen area of study. They will study the range of tools, machines and processes available in both industrial and domestic settings for working with selected materials. Students will learn about safe practices for practical work environments, including risk identification and minimisation strategies. They will also learn about design and designing including the communication of ideas and processes. What will I learn to do? The major emphasis of the Industrial Technology syllabus is on students actively planning and constructing quality practical projects. Students will learn to select and use a range of materials for individual projects. They will learn to competently and safely use a range of hand tools, power tools and machines to assist in the construction of projects. They will also learn to produce drawings and written reports to develop and communicate ideas and information relating to projects.

Course Fees

See individual subject

Course Contact

Mr Steward Ms Sallai Mr Street

Mr Perrem


Industrial Technology - Electronics

Elective Option


Course Description The Electronics focus area provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to the electronics and associated industries. What will I learn about? The Electronics 1 core module develops knowledge and skills in the use of tools, materials and techniques related to electronics technologies. These are enhanced and further developed through the study of the Electronics 2 specialist module. What will I learn to do? Practical projects will reflect the nature of the Electronics focus area and provide opportunities for students to develop specific knowledge, understanding and skills related to electronics-related technologies. These may include:

electronic circuits and kits

electronic-controlled devices

robotic projects Projects will promote the sequential development of skills and reflect an increasing degree of student autonomy as they progress through the course.

Course Fees

$30

Course Contact


Mr Perrem


Industrial Technology - Engineering

Elective Option


Course Description The Engineering focus area provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to engineering and its associated industries. What will I learn about? The Engineering 1 core module includes common content and topic content that develops knowledge and skills in the use of tools, materials and techniques related to Engineered Structures and Engineered Mechanisms.

What will I learn to do? These are enhanced and further developed through the study of specialist modules in:

Alternative Energy

Transport

Projects will promote the sequential development of skills and reflect an increasing degree of student autonomy as they progress through the course

Course Fees

$30

Course Contact


Mr Perrem


Industrial Technology - Timber

Elective Option


Course Description The Timber focus area provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to the timber and associated industries. What will I learn about? The core module develops knowledge and skills in the use of tools, materials and techniques related to timber, which are enhanced and further developed through the study of a specialist module.

What will I learn to do? Practical projects undertaken should reflect the nature of the Timber focus area and provide opportunities for students to develop specific knowledge, understanding and skills related to timber technologies. These may include:

decorative timber products

furniture items

small bowls or turned items

Projects will promote the sequential development of skills and reflect an increasing degree of student autonomy as they progress through the course.

Course Fees

$30

Course Contact


Mr Perrem


Information and Software Technology

Elective Option

100 hours 200 hours

Information and Software Technology is an elective course that may be studied for 100 or 200 hours for Stage 5. It builds on the knowledge, skills and experiences developed in the Technology (Mandatory) Years 7–8 Syllabus. Course Description People will require highly developed levels of computing and technology literacy for their future lives. Students therefore need to be aware of the scope, limitations and implications of information and software technologies.

Individual and group tasks, performed over a range of projects, will enable this practical-based course to deliver the relevant knowledge and skills needed by students. Development of technology skills and information about career opportunities within this area are important aspects of the course.

What will I learn about? The core content to be covered in this course is integrated into the options chosen within the school. The course has been designed with an emphasis on practical activities that allow students to sustain focus in a range of interest areas at some depth.

The option topics to be studied within this course include:

Artificial Intelligence, Simulation and Modelling

Authoring and Multimedia

Internet and Website Development Software Development and Programming

Robotics and Automated Systems.

What will I learn to do? Students will identify a need or problem to be solved, explore a range of possible solutions and produce a full working solution. They will use a variety of technologies to create, modify and produce products in a range of media formats.

Group and individual project-based work will assist in developing a range of skills, including research, design and problem-solving strategies over the chosen topics.

Course Fees

Nil

Course Contact

Ms Meacham


Marine and Aquaculture Technology

Elective Option

100 hours 200 hours

Marine and Aquaculture Technology can be studied as a 100-hour or 200-hour course in Years 7–10. The syllabus contains mandatory core 1 and 2 and a sufficiently broad range of optional modules to enable students to achieve the syllabus outcomes through a course of study reflecting their interests, location and resources. Course Description The aim of the Marine and Aquaculture Technology Year 7–10 Syllabus is to develop in students a capacity to design, produce, evaluate, sustain, use and manage marine and water-related environments. Students build:

Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of marine and aquatic environments

Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the economical sustainability of aquaculture

Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the role of aquaculture in the preservation of wild seafood stocks and the marine environment knowledge, understanding and skills in the responsible selection and safe use of materials, equipment and techniques used in aquaculture and marine and maritime activities. What will I learn about?

Biology Focus Area Module 1 Water Birds of NSW Module 2 Mangroves Module 3 Microscopic Aquatic Organisms Module 4 Marine Plants Module 5 Marine Mammals Module 6 Dangerous Marine Creatures

Leisure Focus Area Module 15 Water Craft Design, Construction and Repair Module 16 Basic Snorkelling Module 17 Open Water Snorkelling Module 18 Fish Harvesting Module 19 Manufacturing Fishing Equipment Module 20 Boat Building Module 21 Sailing Theory and Practice

Ecology Focus Area Module 7 The Oceans Module 8 Rock Platforms Module 9 Introducing Estuaries Module 10 Living Together in the Sea Module 11 Marine Pests and Threats Module 12 Temperate Marine Ecosystems Module 13 Antarctica’s Marine Ecology Module 14 The Abyss

Employment Focus Area Module 33 Small Motorboats Module 34 Advanced Motor-boating Module 35 Local Fishing Industries Module 36 Food from the Sea Module 37 Maritime Industries and Employment Module 38 Tourism

Course Fees

$40

Course Contact

Mr Taylor


Music

Elective Option

100 hours 200 hours

The Music Years 7–10 Syllabus contains both Mandatory and Elective courses. The Mandatory course must be studied for 100 hours in Stage 4 (Years 7 and 8). This is a requirement for eligibility for the award of the Record of School Achievement (RoSA). The Elective course can be studied for 100 or 200 hours in Stage 5 (Year 9 and 10). Course Description All students should have the opportunity to develop their musical abilities and potential. As an art form, music pervades society and occupies a significant place in world cultures and in the oral and recorded history of all civilisations. Music plays important roles in the social, cultural, aesthetic and spiritual lives of people. At an individual level, music is a medium of personal expression. It enables the sharing of ideas, feelings and experiences. The nature of musical study also allows students to develop their capacity to manage their own learning, engage in problem-solving, work collaboratively and engage in activity that reflects the real world practice of performers, composers and audiences. What will I learn about? In both the Mandatory and Elective courses, students will study the concepts of music (duration, pitch, dynamics and expressive techniques, tone colour, texture and structure) through the learning experiences of performing, composing and listening, within the context of a range of styles, periods and genres. The Mandatory course requires students to work in a broad range of musical contexts, including an exposure to art music and music that represents the diversity of Australian culture. The Elective course requires the study of the compulsory topic Australian Music, as well as a number of optional topics that represent a broad range of musical styles, periods and genres. What will I learn to do? In Music, students learn to perform music in a range of musical contexts, compose music that represents the topics they have studied and listen with discrimination, meaning and appreciation to a broad range of musical styles. The study of the concepts of music underpin the development of skills in performing, composing and listening.

Course Fees

$30

Course Contact

Ms Harris


Photographic and Digital Media

Elective Option

100 hours 200 hours

Photographic and Digital Media is an elective course that can be studied for 100 or 200 hours at any time after the completion of the Visual Arts 100-hour mandatory course. Course Description Photographic and Digital Media provides opportunities for students to enjoy making and studying a range of photographic and digital media works. It enables students to represent their ideas and interests about the world, to engage in contemporary forms of communication and understand and write about their contemporary world. Photographic and Digital Media enables students to investigate new technologies, cultural identity and the evolution of photography and digital media into the 21st Century. Students are provided with opportunities to make and study photographic and digital media works in greater depth and breadth than through the Visual Arts elective course. What will students learn about? Students learn about the pleasure and enjoyment of making different kinds of photographic and digital media works in still, interactive and moving forms. They learn to represent their ideas and interests with reference to contemporary trends and how photographers, videographers, film-makers, computer/digital and performance artists make photographic and digital media works. Students learn about how photographic and digital media is shaped by different beliefs, values and meanings by exploring photographic and digital media artists and works from different times and places, and relationships in the artworld between the artist – artwork – world – audience. They also explore how their own lives and experiences can influence their making and critical and historical studies. What will I learn to do? Students learn to make photographic and digital media works using a range of materials and techniques in still, interactive and moving forms, including ICT, to build a Photographic and Digital Media portfolio over time. They learn to develop their research skills, approaches to experimentation and how to make informed personal choices and judgements. They learn to record procedures and activities about their making practice in the Photographic and Digital Media journal. Students learn to investigate and respond to a wide range of photographic and digital media artists and works in making, critical and historical studies. Students learn to interpret and explain the function of and relationships in the artworld between the artist – artwork – world – audience to make and study photographic and digital media artworks. Course Requirements Students are required to produce a Photographic and Digital Media portfolio and keep a Photographic and Digital Media journal.

Course Fees

$30

Course Contact

Ms Anuyahong

Ms Oldham


Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS)

Elective Option

100 hours 200 hours

PASS is an elective, Content Endorsed Course that may be studied for either 100 or 200 hours as part of the Record of School Achievement (RoSA) in Stage 5. Course Description Physical Activity and Sports Studies represents a broad view of physical activity and the many possible contexts in which individuals can build activity into their lifestyle. It incorporates a wide range of lifelong physical activities, including recreational, leisure and adventure pursuits, competitive and non-competitive games, individual and group physical fitness activities, and the use of physical activity for therapy and remediation. What will I learn about? Students will complete a number of different modules from the three Areas of Study – Foundations of Physical Activity, Physical Activity and Sport in Society, and Enhancing Participation and Performance.

Foundations of Physical Activity

Physical Activity and Sport in Society

Enhancing Participation

and Performance

Body systems and energy for physical activity

Physical activity for health

Physical fitness

Fundamentals of movement skill development

Nutrition and physical activity

Participating with safety

Australia’s sporting identity

Lifestyle, leisure and recreation

Physical activity and sport for specific groups

Opportunities and pathways in physical activity and sport

Issues in physical activity and sport

Promoting active lifestyles

Coaching

Enhancing performance – strategies and techniques

Technology, participation and performance

Event management

Students will learn about these modules through participation in a range of different sports and movement contexts. What will students learn to do? Through participation in the PASS course, students will develop a foundation for efficient and enjoyable participation and performance in physical activity and sport. They will develop knowledge and understanding about the contribution of physical activity and sport to individual, community and societal wellbeing. Through the learning activities, students will experience enhanced participation and performance in physical activity and sport and develop the personal skills to participate in physical activity and sport with confidence and enjoyment. Course Requirements: Costs will be incurred as part of the practical activities students will take part in over both Year 9 and 10. Costs will cover venue/facility use, transport, coaching qualifications, and activities like surfing lessons and outdoor recreation camps. Students will need to pay approximately $150 per year for these activities.

Course Fees

Costs will vary, approx. $150

per year

Course Contact

Ms Dunajcik


Textiles Technology

Elective Option

Textiles Technology builds on the knowledge, skills and experiences developed in the Technology (Mandatory) Years 7-8 Syllabus. Course Description The study of Textiles Technology provides students with a broad knowledge of the properties, performance and uses of textiles in which fabrics, colouration, yarns and fibres are explored. Students examine the historical, cultural and contemporary perspectives on textiles design and develop an appreciation of the factors affecting them as textile consumes. Students investigate the work of textile designers and make judgements about the appropriateness of design ideas, the selection of materials and tools and the quality of textile items. Textile projects will give students the opportunity to be creative, independent learners and to explore functional and aesthetic aspects of textiles. What will I learn about? Students will learn about textiles through the study of different focus areas and areas of study. The following focus areas are recognised fields of textiles that will direct the choice of student projects.

Apparel Textile arts

Furnishings Non-apparel

costume

Project work will enable students to discriminate in their choices of textiles for particular uses. The focus areas provide the context through which the three areas of study (Design, Properties and Performance of Textiles, Textiles and Society) are covered. What will I learn to do? By examining the work of designers, students will learn to use the creative process to design textile items. Design ideas and experiences are documented and communicated and will show evidence of each of the stages of designing, producing and evaluating. Students will learn to select, use and manipulate appropriate materials, equipment and techniques to produce quality textile projects. Students will learn to identify the properties and performance criteria of textiles by deconstructing textile items and identify the influence of historical, cultural and contemporary perspectives on textile design, construction and use. Course requirements Personal practical projects are at an additional cost.

Course Fees

$30, plus personal practical

project costs

Course Contact

Mrs Dallos


Visual Arts

Elective Option

100 hours 200 hours

Course Description Visual Arts is an elective course that can be studied for 100 or 200 hours in Stage 5 (Years 9 and 10). Course Description Visual Arts provides opportunities for students to enjoy the making and studying of art. It builds an understanding of the role of art in all forms of media, both in the contemporary and historical world, and enables students to represent their ideas and interests in artworks. Visual Arts enables students to become informed about, understand and write about their contemporary world. What will I learn about? Students learn about the pleasure and enjoyment of making different kinds of artworks in 2D, 3D and/or 4D forms. They learn to represent their ideas and interests with reference to contemporary trends and how artists’ including painters, sculptors, architects, designers, photographers and ceramists, make artworks. Students learn about how art is shaped by different beliefs, values and meanings by exploring artists and artworks from different times and places and relationships in the artworld between the artist – artwork – world – audience. They also explore how their own lives and experiences can influence their artmaking and critical and historical studies. What will I learn to do? Students learn to make artworks using a range of materials and techniques in 2D, 3D and 4D forms, including traditional and more contemporary forms, site-specific works, installations, video and digital media and other ICT forms, to build a body of work over time. They learn to develop their research skills, approaches to experimentation and how to make informed personal choices and judgements. They learn to record procedures and activities about their artmaking practice in their Visual Arts diary. They learn to investigate and respond to a wide range of artists and artworks in artmaking, critical and historical studies. They also learn to interpret and explain the function of and relationships in the artworld between the artist – artwork – world – audience to make and study artworks. Course Requirements Students are required to produce a body of work and keep a Visual Arts diary.

Course Fees

$30

Course Contact

Ms Anuyahong

Ms Oldham Ms Fowler


Visual Design

Elective Option

100 hours 200 hours

Visual Design is an elective course that can be studied for 100 or 200 hours at any time after the completion of the Visual Arts 100 hour mandatory course. Course Description Visual Design provides opportunities for students to enjoy making and studying visual design artworks and to become informed about, understand and write about their contemporary world. It enables students to represent their ideas and interests about the world in visual design artworks and provides insights into new technologies, different cultures, and the changing nature of visual design in the 21st century. Students are provided with opportunities to make and study visual design artworks in greater depth and breadth than through the Visual Arts elective course. What will I learn about? Students learn about the pleasure and enjoyment of making different kinds of visual design artworks in print, object and space-time forms. They learn to represent their ideas and interests with reference to contemporary trends and how web designers, architects, commercial and industrial designers, space, light and sound designers, graphic designers and fashion, accessory and textile designers make visual design artworks. Students learn about how visual design is shaped by different beliefs, values and meanings by exploring visual designers and visual design artworks from different times and places, and relationships in the artworld between the artist/designer – artwork – world – audience. They also explore how their own lives and experiences can influence their making and critical and historical studies. What will I learn to do? Students learn to make visual design artworks using a range of materials and techniques in print, object and space-time forms, including ICT, to build a folio of work over time. They learn to develop their research skills, approaches to experimentation and how to make informed personal choices and judgements. They learn to record procedures and activities about their making practice in their Visual Design journal. They learn to investigate and respond to a wide range of visual designers and visual design artworks in making, critical and historical studies. They also learn to interpret and explain the function of and relationships in the artworld between the artist/designer – artwork – world – audience to make and study visual design artworks. Course requirements Students are required to produce a folio of work and keep a Visual Design journal.

Course Fees

$30

Course Contact

Ms Anuyahong

Ms Oldham


World History

Elective Option

Course Description History enables young people to develop an interest in and enjoyment of exploring the past. History Elective provides opportunities to develop a knowledge and understanding of past societies and historical periods. The History Elective Years 7-10 course includes Life Skills outcomes and content for students with disability. What will I learn about? Students explore the nature of history, heritage and archaeology and the methods that historians use to construct history through a range of thematic and historical studies. The construction of history is examined through options such as oral history, museum or archive studies, historical fiction, media, biography or film. Historical issues studies include the collection, display and reconstruction of the past, ethical issues of ownership, preservation and conservation of the past. Features of a range of ancient, medieval and modern societies are explored and students have the opportunity to study historical themes such as war and peace, crime and punishment, music through history, slavery and gender in history. Students undertake processes of historical inquiry, including understanding and analysing sources and sequencing major historical events to show an understanding of continuity, change and causation. Students develop an understanding of historical concepts such as empathetic understanding, significance and contestability. They apply research and communication skills, including the use of ICT, and examine different perspectives and interpretations to develop an understanding of a wide variety of viewpoints. Students are provided with opportunities to construct a logical historical argument supported by relevant evidence and to communicate effectively about the past for different audiences. What will I learn to do? Students will develop research and communication skills. They will be able to construct a logical historical argument supported by relevant evidence. Students will also learn critical thinking skills and be encouraged to become involved in lifelong learning.

Course Fees

Nil

Course Contact

Mr Matuschka


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