LEARNING IN YEAR 7 AND 8

In the Middle School, we focus intently on literacy and numeracy as the foundation stones of learning. We are also instilling learning skills that students will use throughout their life. Skills such as Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Collaboration.

CORE SUBJECTS YEARS 7 AND 8

Aside from our acute focus on literacy, numeracy and learning skills, we look to engage students in a broad-based curriculum.

Additionally in Year 7, each student will select and learn to play an instrument they haven’t played before as part of our Instrumental Music Program. (IMP)

From Year 8, students can choose two subjects from an exciting list of electives (one per semester):

AG IN THE REAL WORLD | Explore the subject of Agricultural Science.

IT’S LIT | Explore a range of literary forms and genres, including poetry, verse novels, short stories and plays. Students will be introduced to close-reading practices, discussion-based learning and developing a writing folio of creative responses.

CODE BREAKING | This elective offers students insight into modern computer science by combining principles in mathematics with computer programming, which will allow them to design unique encryption keys, secret ciphers, and messages.

GERMAN FOR GLOBAL CITIZENS | Learn about the Germanspeaking world and discover the educational, cultural and commercial links and opportunities that exist between Australia and Germany. Students will research, profile and present a German initiative or organisation of choice that fits under one or more of the Round Square IDEALS.

MEDIA HEAD | Explore the nature of contemporary media platforms and consider their impact on public and political opinion. Ultimately students will then make use of a particular media platform to promote change in the world.

TAKE THE STAGE | Discover the elements of dance, drama and music and explore how they can be manipulated to express mood, emotion and narrative. Students will concentrate on the discipline that most interests them.

STEM | Explore the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

INOV8 | Develop a major piece of work of your choice including planning, researching, discussion with experts, personal reflection, construction and implementation to produce a final product or presentation. Students may choose to build, wire, programme, inform, protest or organise something that you are passionate about.

FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD | Food Science involves the examination of the physical nature and chemical composition of foods and the study of how and why foods behave differently under varying processing conditions. It incorporates aspects of microbiology, biology, chemistry, engineering, and biotechnology.

VIRTUAL REALITY | VR is no longer an emerging technology. Today, we can use software to create virtual environments for games, TV, and films. In this subject, you will learn the basic components of VR using Blender 2.80, a powerful animation tool. Using its features, you will be able to make a wide-range of digital products that look and feel professional and can be used across a variety of situations.

THE COSMOS AND ROCKETRY | Explore the juncture of science, mathematics, design, and ICT, allowing students to develop cross-disciplinary skills vital to being informed and active 21stcentury citizens. Yes, IT IS rocket science!

SPORTS EDUCATION | Expands students’ sporting literacy and knowledge through the design, implementation and leading of a sporting event or series of sporting events that engage students in our community.

Please note: Subjects will progress depending on level of student interest, and offerings may change from year to year.