SJA - Year 8 Choices 2022-2023

Subject Choices 2022-2023

Subject choices 2022-2023

Introduction

Useful links

Post-Secondary Options

Junior College and Church/Private Sixth Forms

Institute of Tourism Studies - ITS

European Pilot Academy

Malta College for Art, Science and Technology - MCAST

Accounting Biology Chemistry

Computing

Environmental Studies

Fashion and Textiles - VET

Health and Social Care - VET

Home Economics

Hospitality - VET

Physical Education

Physics

Prince’s Trust

Science & Technology - CCP

Subject choices 2022-2023

Introduction Dear Parents,

In this booklet, you will find all the necessary information regarding the choice of subjects.

The students will choose one subject from each option group, but the class will be offered only if there are sufficient students to form it. For certain subjects, the grades of the exams in Year 8 will be considered. The final decision, as regards the choice of subject, will rest with the school.

The students will have a choice of 4 options:

• A science subject

• A foreign language

• A subject from Group Option 1

• A subject from Group Option 2

You will also find the necessary information regarding each subject in the option groups.

It is very important to consider the aptitudes, motivations and wishes for future careers before filling up the options chosen. Good Luck!

Ms. Melanie Ungaro Head of School

Subject choices 2022-2023

This magazine has been specifically prepared to inform you of the various available options. It also contains information about post-secondary courses offered locally. It is important to keep in mind that the information in this booklet is up to date at the time of publishing, but it is subject to change, until you complete your secondary school studies, according to new syllabi, or other changes as instructed by the Education Authorities.

Therefore, you will need to keep yourselves informed by occasionally checking the Department of Education website and asking your Guidance teacher, Head of School, and other educators for the latest updated information.

May we take this opportunity to wish you success in your choice and extend our availability to those students who require further clarification and guidance. Moreover, the websites listed below may help you.

Useful links

De La Salle College: http://www.delasallemalta.org/dlsmalta/index.html

Department of Education: http://education.gov.mt/en/Pages/educ.aspx

Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary School: http://gchss.edu.mt

Institute of Tourism Studies: http://www.its.gov.mt

Junior College: http://www.jc.um.edu.mt

MCAST: http://www.mcast.edu.mt

St. Aloysius College: http://www.saintaloysius.edu.mt

Student Advisory Services: http://home.um.edu.mt/sas

MATSEC - https://www.um.edu.mt/matsec

Subject choices 2022-2023

Post-Secondary Options

After students complete secondary school, they can choose to pursue their studies at various schools or colleges which include Junior College, Higher Secondary, Church/Private Sixth Forms, MCAST, and ITS.

Junior College and Church/Private Sixth Forms

Junior College prepares students specifically for the Matriculation Certificate Examination (MATSEC), which serves as a passport for university degree courses. During the two years at Junior College, students follow two subjects at the Advanced level, three at the Intermediate level, and Systems of Knowledge.

Entry requirements: To be admitted to Junior College a student needs six passes in the Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) at Grade 5/C or better. The subjects must include Maltese, English Language, Mathematics, one science subject (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology), and two other subjects.

Applicants who do not hold SEC qualifications, but have qualifications from other boards, may still be admitted following a favourable recommendation of the Admissions Board.

De La Salle College, St. Aloysius’ College, and St. Martin’s College also offer a two-year course preparing students for the Matriculation Certificate. These courses will enable successful students to qualify for entry to the University of Malta. St. Edward’s and Verdala International School offer the IB course (International Baccalaureate) which is recognised by foreign universities.

Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary School offers the Advanced, Intermediate, and SEC Level (AIO) Courses and the Matriculation Certificate Course (MC) leading to entry to university.

Institute of Tourism Studies - ITS

The Institute of Tourism Studies offers a range of full-time and part-time courses leading to a career in the Tourism industry. The courses offered are either at Foundation Level, Certificate Level, Diploma or Higher Diploma level, and three courses at the degree level. Some courses at Higher National Diploma Level also allow students to continue their studies at the University of Malta, through the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Tourism Studies.

Entry to the Institute of Tourism Studies takes place through a system of credits. Students who apply are awarded several points or credits for the subjects studied up to that point in time (Accreditation for Prior Learning – APL), as well as the work experience acquired in the tourism sector (Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning – APEL).

The Tourism industry is important for our country, and it offers a variety of careers in different areas of the sector for those individuals who choose this career path. One can train as a chef, tourist guide, animator, travel agent, tour operator, or managerial post, among others.

European Pilot Academy

The European Pilot Academy (EPA) was founded to provide a holistic aviation education. It is located at the Malta International Airport, overlooking both active runways. Thus, the academy is in an ideal location for students.

The academy is organised into four aviation educational levels: Air Cadet Level

Private Pilot Level Commercial Pilot Level Airline Transport Pilot Level

http://www.europeanpilotacademy.com/careers/

Malta College for Art, Science and Technology - MCAST

MCAST is a vocational college offering diverse training programmes at different academic levels in preparation for various careers. The college, through its Institutes in Malta and Gozo, offers full-time and part-time vocational courses ranging from certificates to master’s level degrees.

The MCAST Institutes are the following:

Institute of Applied Science: This Institute offers students the opportunity to further their studies in the sciences field. Related career opportunities include health administrator, environmental health practitioner, laboratory analyst/technologist, pharmacy technician, medical representative, and environmental engineer.

Institute for the Creative Arts: This Institute offers career opportunities to those students interested in art and design. These careers include restoration, 3D design, media opportunities (publications, websites, brochures, and advertising), video editing, filming, ceramics, jewellery, graphic design, web designer, and photography, among others.

Institute of Engineering and Transport: This Institute offers career opportunities in construction and other sectors related to the building industry. Career options related to this field are those of builder, refrigeration technician, plumber, tile layer, plasterer, welder, and draughtsperson.

Institute of Business Management and Commerce: This Institute offers career opportunities related to commerce and financial services. Career options related to this field are those of clerk, insurance clerk, financial services, advertising and promotion of products, enterprise, and customer care.

Institute of Community Services: This Institute offers courses to those students interested in essential services in the community such as hairdressing, sports, beauty therapy, health and social care, nutrition, and kindergarten assistants.

Institute of Information and Communication Technology: This Institute offers courses on hardware, programming, network installation, and other areas related to Information Technology. Subjects required in this sector are Mathematics and Physics, Business Studies, Accounts, and Computer Studies. Some of the career options include programmer, computer technician, network administrator, web designer, system analyst/designer, and software developer, among others.

Accounting

Accounting is a process of identifying, recording, evaluating, interpreting, and communicating business information.

Objectives

Accounting students need to be able to:

• record the daily transactions of profitmaking and non-profit making organisations

• present this financial information in the form of Financial Statements

• evaluate the performance and the position of the enterprise

• apply the financial data to make simple financial decisions

As from the scholastic year 2022-2023, the new accounting syllabus based on Learning Outcomes will acquaint students with the following 10 LOs:

• The nature and purpose of accounting and financial literacy

Þ Recording financial transactions and preparing basic financial statements

• Maintaining an accounting system

• Two-column cash book and bank reconciliation statements

• Accounting for end-of-period adjustments

• The statement of profit or loss and the statement of financial position and the end-of-period adjustments

• Cost classification, break-even, and

manufacturing accounts

• Control accounts and correction of errors

• Single entry and incomplete records

• Accounting ratios and departmental accounts

• Knowledge of accounting enables students to understand the language of businesses; and gives them a more logical attitude toward approaching financial situations in their personal life. It is an asset on students’ portfolios and can open the doors to many exciting job opportunities in different sectors

Jobs related

• Accounts clerk/officer/executive

• Credit Controller

• Payroll Executive

• Accounting technician

• Accounts Assistant/Junior accountant

• Cost and Inventory manager

• Accountant

• Financial analyst

• Financial controller

• Auditor

• Consultant

• Fund administrator

• Costings and Stock analyst

Apart from various courses at MCAST and the Faculty of Economics, Management, and Accountancy at the University of Malta, students also have the option to further their studies on a part-time basis by taking up an ACCA course, while gaining experience from full-time employment.

This course is mainly aimed at those seeking a career in financial services. This career is closely related to excellent employment opportunities in accounting and finance.

There is a big demand for accountants in Malta, so accounting students have promising prospects of future employment

Students will be assessed on the Learning Outcomes in the following way:

Coursework:

(30% of the total marks; consisting of 5 tasks of equal weighting i.e., 8% each) set during the three-year course programme.

Controlled assessment:

70% of the total marks; comprising a two-hour written exam) set at the end of the programme and differentiated between two tiers:

- MQF levels 1 and 2; -

- MQF levels 2 and 3.

The new syllabus can be viewed here: https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/ pdf_file/0007/470338/SEC01Accounting Syllabus2025.pdf

Biology

Objectives

Biology students need to be able to:

• Acquire knowledge and understanding of basic anatomical and physiological characteristics of organisms

• Identify interactions

• Between organisms

• Between organisms and their environment

• Associate the role of humans in the conservation and destruction of the environment

• Distinguish between the personal, social, political, economic, technological, and environmental implications of Biology

• Develop a scientific approach to problemsolving which includes the assessment and interpretation of experimental data

• Acquire a range of manipulative and communicative skills appropriate to Biology

• Develop a working knowledge of other fields of study (e.g., Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, etc.) which are necessary for a proper understanding of biological concepts

• Obtain a worthwhile educational experience, whether the students intend to study Biology beyond this level or pursue a career requiring knowledge of Biology

Jobs related

• Biology alone: Lab technician, Scientific research, Psychology, Health Care professions, Communication therapy

• Biology and Chemistry: Doctor/Surgeon, Veterinarian, Pharmaceutical scientist, Dentistry, Podiatry, Medical laboratory technician, Scientist

• Biology and Home Economics: Nutrition, Dietitian, Chef, Hairdressing and Beauty therapy studies

• Biology & PE: Sports psychologist

• Biology and Geography: Earth systems courses, Agricultural sciences courses

• Biology and Health & Social Care: Playworker, Day-care/Care worker, Youth community worker, social worker, Health care professions

Coursework:

During the 3-year course, the students will be doing several experiments. These will involve experiments, investigations, site visits, and fieldwork (30% of the total marks)

All these reports are compulsory and if they are not done, the parents/guardians are informed straight away.

Controlled assessment:

70% of the total marks; comprising a two-hour written exam)

The new syllabus can be viewed here: https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/ pdf_file/0004/470380/SEC042025.pdf

Chemistry

Chemistry is a branch of science that focuses on the composition and properties of matter and the related changes. It is far more than a collection of facts and a body of knowledge; in fact, it goes beyond and extends to calculations and hands-on experience. It’s all about the matter, which is anything that has mass and occupies space. Everything that surrounds you is made up of matter and chemistry is everywhere around you.

Substances can react and change from one form to another to create new products. These are chemical reactions that will be dealt with during the chemistry course. There are various sections of chemistry, including but not limited to: organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical.

Chemistry is a science subject that should be chosen by those who would like to acquire a deep understanding of science and be able to further their studies in a related field. The fields into which Chemistry branches are numerous many science-related University degrees require chemistry as an entry requirement. Those interested in the following careers are encouraged to study chemistry.

One of your main goals in life is to understand everything around you. Chemistry surely goes into such depth through its theory.

Jobs related

Chemist - A scientist specialising in chemistry who may opt to do various jobs, going from analyst to teacher to researcher.

Chemistry educator - A teacher or lecturer who teaches chemistry.

Medical doctor - A professional who specialises in curing unhealthy and sick people. Doctors may also opt to specialise in a particular area of medicine to become surgeons for instance.

Dentist - Professionally known as a dental surgeon, specialises in the treatment of teeth. A dentist may further specialise in areas such as orthodontics to treat irregularities of the teeth and jaws.

Nurse - A professional who assists the doctor and helps patients recover. The job is usually carried out in a hospital.

Pharmacist - May wish to work in a pharmacy selling medicine or else testing medicine in the industry.

Chemical analyst - A chemist who analyses and develops chemicals, medicine, oils, and others. These experiments are usually carried out in industrial labs.

Biochemical analyst - A scientist who analyses body fluids such as blood. These tests are usually carried out in hospitals or clinics.

Forensic scientist - A scientist who specialises in crimes by collecting data from crime scenes and processes it scientifically to arrive at the culprit.

Chemical engineer - A scientist who also knows to engineer and works in the industry to design and develop new products from starting materials.

Geochemist - A chemist with a specialisation in geology who focuses on the study of minerals and rocks.

Science writer - A writer or journalist who has the capability of writing scientific articles and making scientific research readable to academics or people interested in science. The new syllabus can be viewed here: https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/ pdf_file/0006/470382/SEC062025.pdf

Computing

Computing is a subject related to the science behind the technology we use in our everyday life. The subject aims to help you understand in a technical way how major computing components work and the art of programming behind hardware functionality. This subject is oriented toward students who would like to pursue their knowledge beyond the daily use of common computer functionality.

architecture, software systems, graphics, artificial intelligence, computational science, and software engineering. Jobs related to computing are increasing each day as the technical world is becoming more and more powerful as time passes by.

ICT based on the C3 syllabus is based on the general requirements for a common computer user. It gives basic ideas of computing history, computing hardware, and software and makes use of basic programming tools.

Computing based on the new syllabus assumes the students have a good understanding of ICT concepts and builds up on more technical aspects such as hardware programming, the use of operating systems, and detailed programming structures.

Computing also has strong connections to other disciplines. Many problems in science, engineering, health care, business, and other areas can be solved effectively with computers, but finding a solution requires both computer science expertise and knowledge of the application domain.

Finally, computing has a wide range of specialties. These include computer

Requirements

You should be able to carry out research and reading on your own. Knowledge of ICT and Mathematics will be very helpful. This subject will help the students in various areas, these include:

- The ability to understand how a computer works and obtain practical skills which help them manage their computer systems and other devices with ease.

- Create tailor-made software which allows the computer to perform a particular task required by the student. Therefore, students become able not only to use software but to create it themselves.

Through this course, we will study various interesting topics such as:

Hardware functionality: E.g., Studying the interior of a computer system

Software creation: E.g., Creating simple programs and websites

The difference between ICT and Computing

Databases

System Analysis: The process of changing a software system within a large business Software Laws: Data Protection Act and the Copyright law Operating Systems and Networks

Jobs related

There are many courses available either related to computing only or in combination with other subjects. It is a helpful subject to those wishing to pursue a career in the computing sector such as System analysis – Contributes to and supports a business that is changing the software system.

Webmaster/developer– Controls, uploads, and monitors business websites. Junior Software Developer / Programmer –There are various businesses where programming is required. This job is always in high demand. System engineer / IT Administrator/analyst–A person responsible for a business or entity's IT system. IT, Game designer/analyst.

What do you obtain from Computing as an option?

• You will understand well how computers perform their functions to apply a task

• Learn to program basic content

• Develop good logic skills

• Develop problem-solving skills

Further study of the subject will open many opportunities in various sectors. Students can opt for various courses and institutions

once they have a good passing mark in the subject. Some courses are:

• A level or Intermediate Level in Public or Church Sixth forms.

• Various courses at MCAST.

• Various courses at private institutions such as St Martin’s College.

• Courses at the University level either as a main subject or combined with other subjects such as Accounting Computing, and Mechanical Engineering.

SEC Projects preparation

Throughout the 3 years of the course, the students will prepare 4 projects. These carry up 40% of the final mark.

• Programming set up of a hardware device (chipset provided by the school).

• A simple program using the Python Language with graphics.

• A detailed program to perform a simple game without graphics. Ex: Hangman.

• A research topic, where students will be required to create a video or digital chart, or a presentation.

Controlled assessment:

60% of the total marks; comprising a two-hour written exam)

The new syllabus can be viewed here: https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf _file/0007/470383/SEC092025.pdf

Economics

Economics is the study of scarcity. Resources are limited, and every society wants to figure out how to allocate its resources for maximum benefit. The field of economics serves in large part to help answer this resource allocation question.

As from the scholastic year 2022-2023, the new Economics syllabus based on Learning Outcomes will acquaint students with the following 9 LOs:

• Basic economic concepts and resource allocation (coursework & controlled)

• The price mechanism and its application to markets (controlled)

• The Production function in the short run and the long run (Production & Costs) (controlled)

• National Income: measurement, interpretation, and determination (controlled)

• Inflation and Unemployment (coursework & controlled)

• International trade (controlled)

• Economic growth, economic development, and the distribution of income and wealth (coursework & controlled)

• Macroeconomic policy (controlled)

Students will be assessed on the Learning Outcomes in the following way:

Coursework:

30% of the total marks; consisting of 4 tasks of equal weighting i.e., 8% each) set during the three-year course programme.

Controlled assessment:

70% of the total marks; comprising a twohour written

exam) set at the end of the programme and differentiated between two tiers

- MQF levels 1 and 2; MQF levels 2 and 3.

Necessary Student skills:

• communicate ideas clearly and fluently in English perform numerical calculations with confidence Draw graphs, analyse, and interpret data Further studies

• At B. Comm. level, Economics may be taken with Accountancy, Banking, Finance, Management, Marketing, or Public Policy. After that one may specialise in the subject by taking up the B. Comm. (Hons) degree in Economics. For further information, see http://www.um.edu.mt/fema

Jobs related

• Economics makes students aware of what goes on in the economy, making them informed and critical citizens.

• lead to rewarding careers in the public sector, banking, Insurance companies, and other financial services and in private consultancy (Investment banks, Stockbrokers), manufacturing firms, and universities.

• marketing, human resource management, accountancy, research, actuarial work, management consultancy, and journalism.

The new syllabus can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/3LzFh1h

Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies is a multidisciplinary subject bringing together Geography, History, and Social Studies together, to study human interactions with the environment.

It is a broad field of study that also includes the natural environment, built environment, social environment, and the sets of relationships between them.

The principal aim of this subject is to instil and nurture in the students the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values so that as citizens they would take care of and utilise the environment (natural, built, and social) with a sense of responsibility towards the present and future generations.

Hence this subject helps the students:

a. To acquire the information, values, attitudes, and practical skills necessary to help them become capable of foreseeing and solving environmental situations by participating more actively and responsibly, and effectively in the care of the environment.

b. To observe the physical, socio-cultural, and economic aspects of the natural and the human environment and hence be able to understand and interpret the complexities of the interactions between them. c. To develop a sense of responsibility and solidarity by understanding how personal and local actions could have national, regional as well as global repercussions.

As from the scholastic year 2022-2023, the new Environmental Studies syllabus is based on Learning Outcomes.

Students will be assessed on the Learning Outcomes in the following way:

Coursework: 30% from coursework comprising of 3 tasks of 10% each, set in Yr9, 10 & 11 – 1 task in geography, 1 task in Social Studies & 1 task in History.

Controlled assessment: 70% of the final mark.

The subject is taught in Maltese; however, coursework and the exam can be presented in either Maltese or English.

Jobs related

Advertising, architecture, cartography, landscape design, town planning, geoscience, geology, archaeology, tourism, social work, civil engineering, meteorology, air traffic control, market research, social work, youth work, local government, and civil service.

The new syllabus can be viewed here: https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/ pdf_file/0007/470365/SEC13SyllabusEnvi ronmentalStudies2025.pdf

Fashion and Textiles - VET

Objectives

• Learning and assessment carried out in a different way

• A more work-based learning approach

• Focuses on the skill of creativity

• Students will experiment with a range of materials and techniques, including embroidery, fabric dyeing, and fashionable patterns using digital media, among others.

• This entails studying different fabrics and carrying out experiments

• Learning new techniques to apply to fabrics including various stitches

• Specific time frames

• This entails a lot of research

• Participation in class discussions

Basic IT skills would help due to the tasks assigned.

The O’Level work is started from the first year - 2 Assignments + 1 Controlled per year

Assignments:

• tasks for home

• Synoptics (resits)

• Each year you will be assessed on 1 unit:

• Unit 1 = Year 9

• Unit 2 = Year 10

• Unit 3 = Year 11

There are no half-yearly and annual exams, but the O’level exam is started from Year 9, and a written exam is carried out at school on a specified date, normally at the end of May of each year.

Jobs related

• Sectors and careers found in the fashion industry

• Design and Manufacture

• Designers, Patter Makers, Sketching assistants,

• Marketing and Promotion

• Pattern graders Marketers, Photographers, Models, Stylists

• Retail

• Fashion buyers, Merchandise planners, Sales personnel, Retail managers, Customer service manager, Visual merchandiser

The new syllabus can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/35yrYPa

Health and Social Care - VET

YEAR 9: Unit 1- Effective Communication, Human Development, and Holistic Care

YEAR 10: Unit 2: Anatomy, Physiology, Health, and Safety in Health and Social Care

YEAR 11: Unit 3: Equality, Diversity, and Quality Care

The O’Level work is started in the first year

2 Assignments + 1 Control per year

Assignments: tasks for home

Synoptics (resits)

Each year you will be assessed on 1 unit:

Unit 1 = Year 9

Unit 2 = Year 10

Unit 3 = Year 11

There are no half-yearly and annual exams, but the O’level exam is started from Year 9, and a written exam is carried out at school on a specified date, normally at the end of May of each year.

Grades 1 to 5 - Qualification for 6th Form/MCAST/ ITS

Grades 6 and 7 - Suitable for MCAST/ITS

Jobs related

Nursing, Midwifery, Care workers with the elderly, Child Care workers, Social Workers, Counsellors, Health and Social Care teachers, Learning Support Educators (LSE), Youth workers, Community workers

The new syllabus can be viewed here: https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/ pdf_file/0005/490136/SEC36HealthandS ocialCareSyllabus2025.pdf

Home Economics Objectives

This subject gives you knowledge and skills that will last a lifetime!!

• Home Economics is a very interesting and useful subject.

• It helps you learn skills that will be utilized in everyday life.

• It helps the well-being of you and your family within the home, the community, nationally, and globally.

The new syllabus can be viewed here: https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/ pdf_file/0011/470396/SEC192025updat ed.pdf

Jobs related

MCAST

• Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, Food Technology, Childcare, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences

ITS Tourism & Catering, Culinary Arts,

International Hospitality Management, Gastronomy

University of Malta Social Wellbeing

Education – MTL in Primary Early Childhood Education & Care, Health & Social Care (VET), Home Economics, Hospitality (VET), Fashion & Textiles (VET

Coursework:

• 40% of the total marks; comprising 4 tasks of equal weighting i.e., 10% each; set during the three-year course program.

• The coursework will be based on all Learning Outcomes (LO 1 – LO 8)

Controlled assessments:

60% of the total marks; comprising a two-hour written exam of different levels.

The new syllabus can be viewed here: https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf _file/0011/470396/SEC192025updated.pdf

Hospitality - VET

Hospitality is a growing industry, which guarantees job satisfaction, and one works in a social environment.

Objectives

Students will

• will do their work & research online.

• Participate in class discussions

• State what they think and know

• Listen to others

• Ask

• Learning through different outings to the

• Hospitality Business.

The O’Level work is started in the first year

2 Assignments + 1 Control per year

Assignments: tasks for home

Synoptics (resits)

Each year you will be assessed on 1 unit: Unit 1 – Hospitality & Tourism Industry = Year 9

Unit 2 – The world of Food = Year 10

Unit 3 – Hospitality Operations = Year 11

There are no half-yearly and annual exams, but the O’level exam is started from Year 9, and a written exam is carried out at school on a specified date, normally at the end of May of each year.

Jobs related

• Management – General Manager, Sales manager, Duty manager, HR manager, F&B manager

• Events planning and Tourism –Events planner, Wedding Coordinator, Event manager, Tour guide, working on guide liners, Pool attendant, Animation staff

• Food operations – executive chef, cook, pastry chef, kitchen helper, waiting for staff, host

• Front of house – front desk receptionist, concierge, porter, reservations operator, manager, guest relations officers, night reception

• Housekeeping – laundry operator, executive housekeeper, room attendant, public area attendant, floor supervisor

The new syllabus can be viewed here: https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/ pdf_file/0007/490129/SEC38Hospitality Syllabus2025v1.pd

Physical Education

Physical Education is about teaching education through physical activities and health-related aspects.

It aims to develop the student’s physical competence and knowledge of movement and safety, and their ability to use these to perform in a wide range of activities with the development of an active and healthy lifestyle.

It also develops students’ confidence and generic skills, especially those of collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and aesthetic appreciation. These, together with the nurturing of positive values and attitudes in PE, provide a good foundation for students’ lifelong and life-wide learning.

physical activity can make to a healthy lifestyle and positive social relationships.

• To understand through theory and practice the implications of and benefits of participation in physical activity.

Practical 30% which includes Fitness tests and Swimming/Athletics

Theory = 70% in a 2hr paper

Coursework = 30% over 4 assignments

Jobs related

Objectives

This subject is designed to:

• Enable students to acquire the techniques necessary to perform a variety of physical activities.

• To experience the enjoyment of participation in physical activity.

• To educate towards a genuine commitment to a lifelong participation in sport as management of a healthy lifestyle.

• To value the contribution that

Pe Teacher, Specific Sports Coach, Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer/ Strength & Conditioning Coach, Outdoor/ Adventure Educator, Massage Therapist, Nutritionist/ Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist

The new syllabus can be viewed here: https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf _file/0003/470343/SEC32PEsyllabus2025.p df

Physics

• Physics is the study of the world from a physical point of view

• It is the investigation of the mechanical processes in life

• It is also the science that studies matter, its motion and behaviour through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force.

Objectives

The subject aims to:

• Develop the student’s mathematical, analysis, and investigative abilities

• Engage the students in investigations to solve problems in everyday life

• Train the students to be quicker and more adept to solve problems quickly and efficiently as possible

• Contribute to the general knowledge of the students

• Develop positive attitudes toward Physics, Science, and the Environment

Coursework:

During the 3-year course, the students will be doing 5 assignments. 30% of total marks – 1 investigation and 13 experiments.

Controlled assessment:

70% of the total marks; comprising a two-hour written exam)

Jobs related Engineering, Architecture, Aviation, Astronomy, Medical, Research

The new syllabus can be viewed here: https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/ pdf_file/0003/470388/SEC242025updat ed.pdf

Prince’s Trust

The main aim of the program is to enhance students’ employability skills such as their digital skills, presentation skills, and teamwork skills.

The program also helps students progress into further education and prepare for the world of employment through activities such as mock interviews, preparing CVs, writing cover letters, and filling in application forms.

The Achieve program helps students develop confidence in their abilities, empowers students to make decisions and action plans, improves their attitude to learning, and forms a sense of ownership of their work.

Units covered

• Personal development

• Digital Skills

• Presentation Skills

• Undertaking an Enterprise Project

• Career Planning

• Experiencing the World of Work

• Preparing for the World of Work

• Project Based Learning

• Community Impact

• Managing Money

• Sustainability

• Wellbeing

• Wellbeing – Healthy Eating

• Wellbeing - Physical Activity

• Teamwork Skills

• Customer Experience

Life presents many choices, and the choices we make determine our future.

Science & Technology - CCP

Science component

• Science content is done in the context of real-life situations where the emphasis is made on the application.

• The course consists of several experiments, technology projects as well as a fieldwork activity.

Technology component

• Design briefs provided will be related to students’ personal experiences.

• Students will be allowed to design and make their models.

• Emphasis is put on research, development of ideas, recognising hazards and following safety precautions, making of the artefact, and evaluation.

• Students' work, including notes, sketches, drawings, and any photographic evidence or recordings, shall be compiled in a short design folio.

Science component

STRAND 1 – The Physical World

Module 1: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Module 2: Mixing Substances

Module 3: Metals and Non-metals

Module 4: Natural and Man-made Materials

STRAND 2 – The Living World

Module 1: Exploring Plants

Module 2: Exploring Animals

Module 3: Fieldtrip/Nature walk

Technology component

The student shall carry out one technology project in Year 9.

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They will design and build a model based on the design brief provided.

Through project-based learning they should learn:

- about classification and uses of materials

- how to communicate and develop design ideas

- how to reduce health and safety risks

- how to manipulate resistant materials using basic tools

- how to evaluate a product and the process

In Year 10 - https://bit.ly/3IXQ7fD

One of the projects completed during this year will involve electronics

The other should make use of renewable source.

Through project-based learning they should learn:

Subject choices 2022-2023

- describe different energy sources and categorise them as renewable and nonrenewable

- recall different methods to save energy and water

- identify and name the input, process, and output components in a simple electronic system

- understand simple electronic circuit diagrams

- handle materials, tools, and equipment

- construct simple low-voltage electronic circuits

Year 11 - https://bit.ly/3K6pp66

Two substantive projects are completed this year.

One project should be group-based. Through project-based learning, students will learn:

- Distinguish between linear,

reciprocating, rotating, and oscillating motion as applied to different mechanisms

- Build at least one of the following mechanical systems: wheels and axles, cranks as inputs, spur gears, levers and linkages, pulleys and belts, sprockets, and chains

- Use electromagnetic components such as d.c. motors and relay switches in a simple electronic circuit

Assessment

The Science Technology Core Curriculum Programme assessment includes a portfolio and an end-of-year summative task.

The portfolio is allocated 70% while the endof-year task is allotted 30%.