CLC Year 9 2024 Course Guide

YEAR 9 Course Guide

2024

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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 CLC Education Charter outlines core beliefs and practices around how we work and it clarifies the expectations of every teacher, student and parents/carers in order for each student to realise their full potential.

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.

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CLC College offers a diverse and dynamic range of opportunities for students in Year 9. Students are offered a range of opportunities and are expected to take more responsibility for their learning. More responsibility means that students will make considered choices about what they will study.

Students are encouraged to analyse and engage with the world around them, to create knowledge and acquire skills for lifelong learning. In the middle years students are educated in a supportive learning environment where they are encouraged to take risks, enjoy challenges and become responsible independent learners.

It is important to think about what you like doing, what you are good at and find interesting. Do not make subject choices based on what your friends are doing: you might find yourself in a subject you do not enjoy. You are encouraged to take some risks and try new subjects; this is where the elective choices come in. You cannot change your electives during the semester; our whole school timetable is created on the basis of the choices made by students and it is very difficult to make changes after this.

All possible efforts will be made to ensure that you get to do the subjects you select, but sometimes it is just not possible given the selections made. We will talk with you if this is the case.

This Course Guide is just the starting point. You are welcome to speak with your teachers and Year Level Coordinator. Be informed and make sure you are well prepared for Year 9.

Joanna De Bono Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching

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Digital Design and Photography Visual Art 3D Design

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FUTURE PLANNING What type of future do I control? How do I get there?

These are some of the big questions that the Year 9s are exposed to.

With our University and TAFE partnerships, Year 9s start to think about what learning looks like after Year 12 and what types of careers these pathways can lead you to.

Students engage in investigations into their personal brand and further develop their sense of self and their place in the world. There is a focus on practical skills to help Year 9 learn about moving into young adulthood such as applying for jobs, how to answer questions in a job interview, managing their time, being independent in the City of Melbourne, managing their finances and communication skills.

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CHOICE, INNOVATION, LEADERSHIP AND CREATIVITY Students will have choice in many of the learning projects, to reflect their interests and ideas. We aim to excite our young learners in authentic, real world projects though a series of engaging activities and hands on learning. With a focus on problem solving and generating solutions, the Year 9s complete projects which reflect the design thinking process and encourages them to be innovative in their ideas. Student voice is integral to the program and students work along side staff to accomplish their projects and work in groups with peers to further develop their team work and leadership skills.

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Entrepreneurship

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STEM and Design Thinking Challenges

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Learning Program Students in Year 9 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

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

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

SPORTS SCIENCE IN MOTION

PERFORMING ARTS

DRAMA

ENGLISH HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

DANCE

HUMANITIES

MUSIC MATHEMATICS SCIENCE

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LANGUAGES: INDONESIAN OR ITALIAN

VISUAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

DIGITAL DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY VISUAL ART 3D DESIGN FASHION AND DESIGN

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FOOD STUDIES

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Year 9 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

DANCE

FOOD STUDIES

COMPULSORY

ELECTIVE ONE

ELECTIVE TWO

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

FASHION AND DESIGN

SPORTS SCIENCE IN MOTION

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MATHEMATICS

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SCIENCE

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Year 9 Electives

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

VISUAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

Sports Science in Motion

Digital Design and Photography Visual Arts

PERFORMING ARTS Drama

3D Design Fashion and Design Food Studies

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Music

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Digital Design and Photography

VISUAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Visual Art allows you to explore and develop your love of art, making and creating. This course will introduce you to wide variety of techniques, materials and artists.

In this era of digital media - images are powerful.

This elective will teach you the creative practice of conveying an idea, or communicating a message aesthetically with images, graphics and type.

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

You will gain insight in to the Advertising and Marketing industries and use industry standard software and traditional media to visually express your ideas.

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Visual Art

VISUAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

You will learn to create and manipulate digital images using Adobe. By the end of the program you will be able to produce graphic design layouts, digitally manipulate photographs and have an understanding the power of images.

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3D Design

VISUAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

DESCRIPTION Learn the art of Product Design, from concept to construction. We are surrounded by hundreds of good and bad designs every day, yet rarely give them a moment’s thought.

In this course you will develop an understanding of design by using technical drawing skills and computer software programs.

Fashion and Design

VISUAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

DESCRIPTION Learn to use a sewing machine and develop your sewing skills to produce simple textile products.

Fashion and Design will introduce you to the design process, teach you basic fashion construction processes and give you the opportunity to explore and understand Fashion in the 21st century.

You will create real world design solutions and construct your designed objects with technologies such as the 3D printer or laser cutter.

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Food Studies

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PERFORMING ARTS

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This exciting and enjoyable ‘hands on’ course builds on the skills you have developed in Year 8 Food Studies. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your creativity in designing your own recipes and build your confidence when working with food.

“Master your instrument, master the music, then forget all that and just play.” Charlie Parker.

You will be encouraged to experience new flavours and ingredients, adapt recipes to suit various circumstances and plan menus for yourself and others. You will learn to select and use appropriate ingredients safely and competently and have the opportunity to style, present and photograph your products.

Join our music family! Play your instrument, develop your performance skills, explore the language of Music, investigate various musical genres, learn self-promotion skills, PERFORM, PERFORM, PERFORM! Build your confidence, deepen your passion, appreciate the beats and enjoy.

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Drama

PERFORMING ARTS

Dance

PERFORMING ARTS

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Games to build confidence. Impro to take risks, find laughs and create great drama. Explore roles, stereotypes, archetypes and characters. Explore possibilities with a team and on your own.

Do you love to dance? Then Dance. Learn the art of choreographing your own dances and pick up some new moves along the way. From Jazz to Hip Hop, Ballet to Contemporary, this class will allow you to explore the styles that you already love or introduce you to a new world of dance.

Choose costumes, operate lights to set a mood and take up a prop. Perform scripts on life, love, conflict and conquest. Make great moments in theatre. Make your day awesome.

Build your technique, coordination and confidence whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer. This class is for anyone who loves music and loves to move!

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Sports Science in Motion

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

DESCRIPTION This subject will be a good preparation for those students considering a VCE Physical Education pathway including VCE VET Certificate III Sport and Recreation.

Sports Science is an exciting, dynamic area of study for students who are particularly interested in the programs of elite and individual athletes as they prepare for events and competitions.

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Sports Science examines current training protocols, testing and preparation of athletes and the factors which influence sports performance.

An understanding of basic anatomy and physiology underpins the study of the athlete.

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CLC Contacts

STAFF JOANNA DE BONO

ENGLISH

PERFORMING ARTS

Deputy Principal Learning & Teaching

LORRAINE CONNELL

OLIVIA BOLAND

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

NATALIE ALEXANDER

CAREY WEBSTER

HUMANITIES

SCIENCE

OLIVIA BOLAND

MARISA TSOUKATOS

LANGUAGES

VISUAL ARTS & TECHNOLOGY

PAULINE KHOO

ANDREA DURHAM

CATHERINE JACKSON Director Curriculum & Assessment TARYN BATES Director Learning Innovation & Engagement HOME NAVIGATE NOW YEAR 9 LEARNING PROGRAM

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ELLY KEATING VET & Career Pathways Leader

MATHEMATICS MARTINA ABRAHAMS

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