CLC Year 8 2024 Course Guide

Course Guide 2024 YEAR 8

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The CLC Education charter is a powerful document underpinned by the College Vision and values of Justice, Love, Compassion and Hope.

The Year 8 curriculum at CLC has been developed to ensure that students are exposed to a variety of challenging and stimulating learning experiences. Students at CLC are encouraged to develop self-reliance, confidence to achieve and the ability to work cooperatively in teams.

The CLC Education Charter embodies five interrelated elements – excellence, wisdom, belonging, courage and responsibility. It also provides an opportunity for students to promote and embrace the elements of the Charter to equip our students for success in their future endeavours.

The Year 8 curriculum at CLC has been developed to ensure that students are exposed to a variety of challenging and stimulating learning experiences. Students at CLC are encouraged to develop self-reliance, confidence to achieve and the ability to work cooperatively in teams.

This subject selection booklet describes the College Curriculum for Year 8 students. At Year 8 students will study core subjects whilst being given some flexibility within an elective structure. The elective component of the Year 8 course offers a variety of units designed to meet various learning outcomes and at the same time offer students challenging and rewarding learning experiences. This allows students to explore particular areas of interest.

Joanna De Bono Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching

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Drama

Food Studies

Music

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STEM-MAD

Visual Art

SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS

Year 8 Subject choice examples

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Learning Program

Students in Year 8 will study a combination of compulsory and elective subjects.

In addition to these subjects, students will choose two elective units per semester from the range of subject areas below right.

ALL STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO STUDY

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

ENGLISH

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

HUMANITIES

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

LANGUAGES: INDONESIAN OR ITALIAN

Students are strongly encouraged to choose a broad range of electives; ie. from at least three curriculum areas. This will enhance the development of skills and capabilities required in the Senior study program. These electives will provide students with choice and responsibility for their own learning.

LEARNING AREA ELECTIVE SUBJECT

PERFORMING

ARTS

DRAMA

DANCE

MUSIC

VISUAL

ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

FOOD STUDIES

VISUAL ART

VISUAL COMMUNICATION & DESIGN

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CURRICULAR

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Languages

LANGUAGES AT CATHOLIC LADIES’ COLLEGE

All students study a language to the end of Year 9 and can then elect to continue their studies through to Year 12.

Students have the opportunity to participate in a range of cultural activities, competitions and national language testing. Interaction with young people from Indonesian and Italian speaking countries and with other learners of the languages is facilitated in language classes and beyond, through contact with schools in those countries and using the internet. The chance to take part in study tours to Indonesia and Italy is also offered periodically to students in Years 10 to 12.

YEAR 8 ITALIAN AND INDONESIAN

Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are developed when learning a second language. Topics are relevant to the lives of young people both in Australia and in Indonesian or Italian speaking communities. Students will be encouraged to gain an understanding and appreciation of the cultural similarities and differences in these communities.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is integrated into many aspects of Language courses. It can provide a medium for authentic interaction, as well as for learning vocabulary, improving pronunciation and independent and collaborative learning.

WHICH LANGUAGE SHOULD I LEARN?

When deciding which language to select, you should consider the following:

• the language you are enjoying

• the language that would be beneficial for your future

• the culture you would like to know more about.

If you enjoy and are doing equally well in both languages and do not have a preference for the one you would like to continue, then tick the either/or box.

HOMEWORK

Homework will involve tasks, which aim to consolidate work introduced in class and in some cases, to provide opportunities for extension. It is also essential that students set aside regular time for learning new vocabulary and grammatical items.

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Year 8 Subject Choice Examples

An example of a student’s subject choice for compulsory subjects and two elective choices per semester could possibly be:

SEMESTER 1

COMPULSORY ELECTIVE ONE ELECTIVE TWO

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOOD STUDIES DRAMA

ENGLISH

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

HUMANITIES

LANGUAGE

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

SEMESTER 2

COMPULSORY ELECTIVE ONE ELECTIVE TWO

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION VISUAL ART STEM-MAD

ENGLISH

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

HUMANITIES

LANGUAGE

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

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Year 8 Electives

PERFORMING ARTS

Drama

Dance Music

VISUAL ARTS

AND TECHNOLOGY

Food Studies

Digital Technologies

Visual Art

Visual Communication & Design

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CURRICULAR

STEM-MAD

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FOUR UNITS TO BE CHOSEN FOR THE YEAR

Drama

DESCRIPTION

PERFORMING ARTS

We all need a little more Drama in our lives! In Year 8 Drama, students engage in games, improvisation and scripted works to build confidence and a stronger sense of self. Drama teaches us how to build friendships, create connections and tackle the real world with resilience, not avoidance.

In Year 8, we look at conventions of dramatic performance styles, creating a short film based on the style/s of your choice. Students also select and explore an historic moment in time, investigating the people, events and outcomes that shaped our civilisation. Students collaborate in groups to devise, script, rehearse and present live and recorded Drama works that explore the human condition, an endeavour that ultimately teaches us to value ourselves and those around us.

Got something to say about the world? Drama is YOUR chance!

Dance

DESCRIPTION

PERFORMING ARTS

In Year 8 Dance, students explore the history of Dance through the genres of Jazz, Contemporary and Hip Hop. Students discover the influence of leading Choreographers and Dancers who impacted their style. After presenting research tasks on Dance history, students apply this knowledge to collaborate in groups to devise, rehearse and present Dance works in these genres.

Students also learn the movement vocabulary of choreography, including the Elements of Dance, Choreographic Devices and the Movement Categories. Students regularly engage in systematic dance/movement workshops to develop technique and safe dance awareness.

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Music DESCRIPTION

PERFORMING ARTS

In Year 8 Music, students make and respond to music independently and collaboratively, with their peers, teachers and communities.

The four key content descriptors are:

• Explore and express ideas

• Music practices

• Present and Perform

• Respond and Interpret.

Students manipulate the elements of music and stylistic conventions to improvise, compose and perform music. They use evidence from listening and analysis to interpret, rehearse and perform songs and instrumental pieces in unison and in parts, demonstrating technical and expressive skills. They use music terminology and symbols to recognise, describe and notate selected features of music.

Students identify and analyse how the elements of music are used in different styles and apply this knowledge in their performances and compositions. They evaluate musical choices they and others have made to communicate ideas and intentions as performers and composers of music from different cultures, times and locations.

Assessment work will include:

• group and collaborative composing and performing of melodic and/or rhythmic parts

• non – western, world and Indigenous music involving digital composition and conventional notation

• African Drumming incursion

• response to culturally unique aural and visual prompts.

Students will also utilise instruments such as:

• Keyboards

• Ukulele

• tuned and untuned percussion to prepare and perform chords

• riffs and rhythmic patterns from pop and/ or rock styles.

A ‘found sound’ unit of work will engage students with the world around them as they record environmental sounds and integrate these with contemporary loops. A Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) is used to provide tools with which the students can manipulate sounds and tracks to achieve specific expressive outcomes.

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Food Studies

DESCRIPTION

VISUAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

In Year 8 Food Technology students develop a deeper understanding of food, nutrition and cooking techniques. Through practical activities and theoretical lessons students learn essential skills to enable them to make informed food choices, prepare meals, and understand broader food-related issues.

Digital Technologies

DESCRIPTION

VISUAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

Year 8 Digital Technology builds on skills developed in Year 7 providing opportunities for students to further develop their innovation and problem-solving skills. Exploring the world of computers and coding students work collaboratively on digital projects such as games, micro bits and drones.

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Visual Art

DESCRIPTION

VISUAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

Year 8 Visual Art allows students to explore and develop their interests in art, making and creating. This course will introduce you to a wide variety of techniques, materials and artists. and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical context of art.

Through ‘hands on’ practical activities you will develop a variety of art skills across the mediums of painting, mixed media, drawing and 3D art.

Visual Communication & Design

DESCRIPTION

Studying Visual Communication and Design in Year 8, students learn how to analysis images to understand the messages designers portray in their work. They will discover how design enriches our world combining creativity and functionality. Students will develop drawing skills as they research, sketch, plan and present design ideas. Students will use computer programs to produce designs that serve a specific communication purpose.

VISUAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

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STEM-MAD DESCRIPTION

STEM-MAD empowers students to use their Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths knowledge to create positive change and ‘make a difference’ in the world. In this subject, Year 8 students will consolidate and strengthen their STEM skills and use them to innovate and generate solutions to a variety of challenges. Students will be challenged to consider how they can use their STEM learnings to be a responsible, global citizen of the world and make a positive impact on their local and global communities.

Additionally, students will navigate this through a design thinking framework by investigating, generating, producing and evaluating and practising the key 21st Century skills of critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.

Learning activities will include both short and longer inquiries to generate curiosity and awareness but also to problem solve real world solutions.

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LEARNING AREAS STAFF

JOANNA DE BONO Deputy Principal Learning & Teaching

CATHERINE JACKSON Director Curriculum & Assessment

TARYN BATES Director Learning Innovation & Engagement

ENGLISH

LORRAINE CONNELL

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

NATALIE ALEXANDER

HUMANITIES

OLIVIA BOLAND

LANGUAGES

PAULINE KHOO

MATHEMATICS

MARTINA ABRAHAMS

PERFORMING ARTS

OLIVIA BOLAND

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

CAREY WEBSTER

SCIENCE

MARISA TSOUKATOS

VISUAL ARTS & TECHNOLOGY

ANDREA DURHAM

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